Mod organizer 2 query info on all downloads

I understand that once a mod is placed into the MO download file it shows up in the download column on the bottom right side of the MO screen. On some of the mods a "Information missing" message appears. Then when right clicking to Query info a list appears where one is supposed to "select the correct one. Here is where I am lost. Frequently there are several to choose from, as many as None of the numbers in the description match the numbers on the download file or any of the descriptions on the site.

My question is how does one choose the correct file or should the name of the mod be changed and how to do this correctly? When MO queries a file, it does so by comparing the Nexus ID number and the text of the "name" in the file name. If MO has the Nexus ID number, but there are a lot of files on the page, sometimes it won't know which one to choose. To try and make MO pick intelligently, rename the file so that the text matches the filename still retain the Nexus ID and version in the name, though.

Yes I understand about having the correct name but none of the selections in the Query match what is on the mod file. Where and how do you make the name change?

Do you ignore the query at this point and just install the mod and then make the name changes after you install the mod? Change the name of the archive before moving the archive to MO 's downloads folder. I just want to totally understand this whole thing. So what do I do about the warning about missing information.

It still wants me to re-retrieve the information. This I do not understand. The information on the file is exactly as it reads on the file I just installed. The missing information is nothing in the file itself; the missing information is metadata that MO creates based on recognizing the specific file on Nexus. This metadata is only for the purposes of MO - to be able to link you to the Nexus webpage, or tell if the version of the mod is out of date.

It will have no effect on how the file behaves in the game whatsoever. The information collected for the metadata in "Query information" Nexus ID and version can always be inputted after installation by right clicking the mod and selecting Information That being said, I believe MO initially creates the metadata from the filename of the archive being downloaded.

STEP instructions ask you to do a few things with the file to get it working right in MO , but the part we are concerned with is the filename. This is the filename it recommends: Skyrim Redesigned Therefore, the Nexus ID is Note that these three pieces of information title, Nexus ID and version need to be in that order, and separated by dashes.

For example, Skyrim Redesigned Copy link. The problem Downloads which are manually place in the downloads folder i. Environment Mod Organizer Version that exhibits the issue: 2. Silarn added bug needs investigation labels Jan 5, Silarn added this to the 2. Silarn added the potential fix label May 16, Silarn closed this May 16, Sign up for free to join this conversation on GitHub.

Already have an account? This will delete all the files from the old version of the mod and replace them,with the ones from the new version. This is the only time you should use the Replace option, otherwise always use Rename.

Mod Organizer 2 In this step, we will install and configure Mod Organizer 2, the best mod manager for any Bethesda game. Installing Mod Organizer 2 Download the Mod Organizer 2 main file from here Once the download has finished, run the installer When prompted to choose an install location, pick any location outside of any default Window folders like Program Files x86 and outside of the game's Root folder Click Next until the installer finishes Configuring Mod Organizer 2 Initial Setup Run ModOrganizer.

On the last page, select Finish MO2 will launch and prompt you with a pop-up called Show tutorial? Because of conflicts like this, the guide unfortunately only supports the English version of the game. Configuring Settings Select the X in the bottom right of MO2 to close the log window Select the button at the top of MO2 to open the settings In the Theme tab, you can select a different style from the drop-down menu at the top I use the vs15 Dark theme In the Nexus tab, select Connect to Nexus This option will not show up if you have already connected your Nexus account on a different MO2 instance MO2 will open your browser and prompt you to authorize the connection Once you authorize it, you can close out of your browser and of the MO2 settings Allow MO2 to restart if it asks Creating Profiles Mod Organizer 2's "Profiles" feature allows for easy switching between different mod configurations.

As it was made for Skyrim, it has some information that does not apply to New Vegas, such as the Steam Workshop part which you can just ignore. If that is the case, do the following: Click the Manual Download button or whatever the download button is for the respective site Once the download has finished, click the button at the top of MO2 From the new window, navigate to where the file was downloaded to and double-click it Finish the install normally When downloading multiple files from the same page, you will be prompted with a box in Mod Organizer 2 with the options Merge , Replace , and Rename.