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DynDOLOD 2.0 Installation[edit | edit source]

Requirements[edit | edit source]

  1. Latest version of DynDOLOD and DynDOLOD Resources.
  2. Latest version of PapyrusUtil-Modders Scripting Utility Functions
  3. STEP Compilation - This provides the tree billboards to use with STEP. If using different trees than SFO Basic Edition v1.87, then you will need to install those billboards after the STEP Compilation.
  4. Be sure the following line is in your Skyrim.ini or DynDOLOD will not fully process:

[Archive] sResourceArchiveList=Skyrim - Misc.bsa, Skyrim - Shaders.bsa, Skyrim - Textures.bsa, Skyrim - Interface.bsa, Skyrim - Animations.bsa, Skyrim - Meshes.bsa, Skyrim - Sounds.bsa

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  • #2 - PapyrusUtil

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Installation[edit | edit source]

DynDOLOD Executables[edit | edit source]

  1. Download DynDOLOD from Nexus.
  2. Extract the archive to a location of your choice. Extract the Docs folder to this location as well. (In the screenshot, we've extracted to the "D:\Modding\Programs" location.)
  3. Open Mod Organizer and click the Gear MO.png icon to open the "Modify Executables" window.
  4. In the Title box, type in DynDOLOD.
  5. In the Binary box, browse to the location of the extracted folder from step 2 above and double-click on DynDOLOD.
  6. Click [Add] to save the new executable.
  7. In the title bar again, type in DynDOLOD TexGen.
  8. In the Binary box, browse to the location of the extracted folder from step 2 above and double-click on TexGen.
  9. Click [Add] to save the new executable and close the window.
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  • #2 Extract DynDOLOD

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  • #9 Add DynDOLOD TexGen

    #9 Add DynDOLOD TexGen


DynDOLOD Resource Files[edit | edit source]

1. Download the mod archive from Nexus as normal and install using the following instructions:
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DynDOLOD Resources
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DynDOLOD Resources
DynDOLOD Resources

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Options
Options
Visual Options
Visual Options

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Performance Options
Performance Options
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Misc Options
Misc Options

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Install
2. Activate DynDOLOD Resources by ticking it in the left pane.


DynDOLOD Output Files[edit | edit source]

  1. In MO's left-pane, right-click on the DynDOLOD Resources mod installed above. Click [Open in explorer].
  2. Navigate up one level to the "mods" folder.
  3. Right-click in a blank space. Go to "New", and click [Folder].
  4. Name the new folder "STEP LOD Textures" or a similar, but unique name.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create another new folder. Name it STEP DynDOLOD Output or a similar, but unique name and close the window.
  6. Right-click in a blank space in the left pane of MO and click [Refresh]. (You should see the new mods appear at the bottom of the pane.)
  7. Place them in the order DynDOLOD Resources, followed by STEP LOD Textures, and follow that with STEP DynDOLOD Output.
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    #1 Open DynLOD in Explorer

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  • #7 Order new mods

    #7 Order new mods


Generate LODs[edit | edit source]

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  1. Ensure DynDOLOD.esp is the last plugin in your load order.
  2. Run DynDOLOD TexGen through MO from the drop-down menu.
  3. Click [OK] on the Master/Plugin Selection window.
  4. When a box appears, navigate to the folder created in step 13 of the installation phase above (e.g., "D:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Mod Organizer\mods\STEP LOD Textures") and click [OK]. (The files from TexGen will be installed here.)
  5. When you receive the message, "You can close this application now.", close TexGen.
  6. On MO's left-pane, open the Overwrite folder at the bottom by double-clicking it and delete the contents.
  7. Activate the new STEP LOD Textures mod. (Nothing should overwrite it.)
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  • #2 Run DynDOLOD TexGen

    #2 Run DynDOLOD TexGen

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    #4 Navigate to the new folder

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  • #7 Activate LOD Textures

    #7 Activate LOD Textures

Generate DynDOLOD[edit | edit source]

  1. Run DynDOLOD through Mod Organizer from the drop-down menu.
  2. Hold down the Shift key, and Click [OK] on the Master/Plugin Selection window. The script will run automatically.
  3. Click [OK] on the information window to get to the DynDOLOD Worlds window.
  4. In the Select Worlds box, right click and choose [Select all].
  5. In Select Output Path box, click the [...] button and navigate to the folder created in step 14 of the installation phase above (e.g., "D:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Mod Organizer\mods\STEP DynDOLOD Output").
  6. Click [Medium] (or your preferred preset).
  7. Wait a really long time (generally between 20 minutes and 1 hour). Users with SSDs will have much less wait time.
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  8. When you receive the message, "You can close this application now.", close DynDOLOD. (If there were errors, seek help on the forums. A link is provided at the top of the page.)
  9. At the prompt, make certain only DynDOLOD.esp is ticked and click [OK].
  10. Activate the new STEP DynDOLOD Output mod. (Nothing should overwrite it.)
  11. Make sure DynDOLOD.esp is enabled in the Plugins tab and run LOOT. Let LOOT sort the DynDOLOD.esp.


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  • #11 Plugin active, sort with LOOT

    #11 Plugin active, sort with LOOT


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