User:Essarrbee/FalloutNewVegas UISectionUpdate

Updating the User Interface section of Fear and Loathing in New Vegas can be a lot like a bad trip. So, to avoid having to install the entire section from the ground up, a new protocol has been established to help those in need of an update. If the instructions are followed then anyone can update their UI section without having to reinstall the entire section, bother EssArrBee about it, or have a minor coronary event when you hear "UI changes". (If you still have problems, ask EssArrBee, he will not be mad, promise).

The update procedure is quite simple now that all the ins and outs of Mod Organizer's relationship with FOMM are known. The idea is quite simple actually, just disable the UI section in MO by unticking all the UI mods when installing a new UI mod. Then just retick everything and reactivate Unified HUD Project with FOMM. That may sound simple enough to advanced users, but more like Greek to the everyone else (except the Greeks obviously). Do not worry, the following will explain the procedure in depth with step-by-step instructions and pictures of what your installation should look like.

Updating User Interface Procedure

Follow these instructions as they are laid out without skipping any part. Each action is taken for a reason that may not be obvious, even to the most advanced users. For the instructions, the mod Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision will be used to demonstrate how this will work, but it can be applied to other mods as well.

Part 1: Disable the UI Section

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Figure 1. MO UI Section

1. Go through the UI section in the left pane of Mod Organizer and untick every mod in the UI section.
   • Though every mod does not need to be unticked, it can be hard to tell which ones do not, so it is good practice to just untick the whole section.

Part 2: Install Mod

1. Follow the installation procedure laid out in the F&LiNV Guide or on the mod's webpage.
   • If installing a mod that is not in the guide and that needs to "see" the other mods that are installed, it may be better to use the FOMM method of installation. An example would be Project Nevada - Extra Options needing to see what Project Nevada modules were installed.
   • For this example Advanced Recon Thermal Nightvision does not need to be installed with FOMM if using MO v1.2.1+.
   1. Find the Advanced Recon Gear v 3_3 SAFE INSTALLER main file and install it with Mod Organizer.
      • The external installer should run and the options for the mod can be