Mod:Creation Kit/Game File

A reference of all the Game Files and directories that may be encountered while using Fallout 4 and the Mod:Creation Kit/Creation Kit. This reference will explain their uses, differences, and importance to making mods.

Data
Fallout 4 and the Mod:Creation Kit/Creation Kit will load file assets from the Data directory, located. The game will load Mod:Creation Kit/Data Files, Mod:Creation Kit/Archive Files, and Mod:Creation Kit/Initialization Files from this folder. With the Mod:Creation Kit/Enable Loose Files configuration, Fallout 4 will also consider several sub-directories that load specific assets based on their file type.

Directories
 * : Loads Mod:Creation Kit/Data Files, Mod:Creation Kit/Archive Files, and Mod:Creation Kit/Initialization Files.
 * : Loads Mod:Creation Kit/Interface Files for Fallout 4.
 * : Loads window presets for the Mod:Creation Kit/Creation Kit.
 * : Loads lip sync data for the Mod:Creation Kit/Creation Kit.
 * : Loads Mod:Creation Kit/Material Files for Fallout 4.
 * : Loads Mod:Creation Kit/Model Files for Fallout 4.
 * : Loads Mod:Creation Kit/Interface Files for Mod:Creation Kit/Holotapes which are a Program.
 * : Loads Mod:Creation Kit/Script Files
 * : Loads Mod:Creation Kit/Sound Files for Fallout 4.
 * : Loads Mod:Creation Kit/Texture Files for Fallout 4.
 * : Loads Video Files for Fallout 4.

User
Fallout 4 and the Mod:Creation Kit/Creation Kit will store various application settings in your Windows User Profile This is typically located. There, you see folders such as Desktop, Downloads, Documents, Music, and Pictures.

Directories
 * : Application settings related to Load Order and activated DLC. Used by Fallout 4 and the Mod:Creation Kit/Creation Kit.
 * : Used by the Mod:Creation Kit/Creation Kit to write temporary files for compiling Mod:Creation Kit/Papyrus scripts.

Assets
Between runtime and authortime, the game uses many kinds of files. The following asset types have details.
 * Mod:Creation Kit/Data File
 * Mod:Creation Kit/Archive File
 * Mod:Creation Kit/Initialization File
 * Mod:Creation Kit/Text File
 * Mod:Creation Kit/Sound File
 * Mod:Creation Kit/Model File
 * Mod:Creation Kit/Texture File
 * Mod:Creation Kit/Material File
 * Mod:Creation Kit/Script File
 * Mod:Creation Kit/Interface File