BG3 Mod Helper Extension

Previous versions of this extension required divine.exe. This is no longer needed; instead, the path to LSLib is required.

This Visual Studio Code extension aids in modding Baldur's Gate 3 by speeding up various tasks. It offers a wide range of functionalities aimed at improving mod development efficiency.

Please visit the BG3 Modding Community Wiki for a detailed guide on how to use the extension as both a modder and a developer.

Requirements

• LSLib

General Features

• Generate UUIDs/Handles via the right-click menu:
  • Auto-create a handle in your localization file upon spawning a handle.
  • Auto-highlight for quick copy on UUID/Handle generation.
• Hover over UUIDs/Handles to find related UUIDs/Handles in your mod's root folder:
  • Click the hover to move directly to that file/line.
• Right-click in the editor to access tools like the stats/lsx validator and search tool via the export tools menu option (Internet connection required).
• Right-click in the file tree to create a BG3 file from the menu (Ctrl+Shift+Q).
• Convert .DDS or .png files to the opposite format by right-clicking on them.
• Resize .DDS/.png files to a custom size or standard sizes for icons.
• Enhanced function definitions and parameters for BG3, including stats functions and progressions. Future updates may include SE functions.

Data Provider Features

• Pack Mod: Automatically packs your mod and sends the new .pak to the Mods folder.
  • Auto-creates meta.lsx if it's missing and prompts you for details.
  • Automatically launches the game if selected in settings.
  • Converts all merged.lsx to merged.lsf for packing.
  • Converts all .xml localization folders in your Localization (supports multiple languages).
• Launch Game: Launch the most recent save on game start.
• Xml to Loca: Converts XML files to LOCA files, with options for mass or single file conversion.
• Generate Folder Structure: Helps in creating a basic mod folder structure based on user selection.

Installation & Download Options

To install the BG3 Mod Helper, follow these instructions:

1. Open Visual Studio Code:

   • Launch the Visual Studio Code application on your computer.

2. Access Extensions:

   • Click on View in the top menu.
   • Select Extensions from the dropdown menu.

3. Install from VSIX:

   • In the Extensions view, click on the ... button at the top-right corner.
   • Choose Install from VSIX from the dropdown menu.

4. Select the VSIX File:

   • Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the .vsix file.
   • Select the file and click Open.

Additional Download Options

• Nexus Mods
• VS Code Marketplace
• Directly from inside VS Code (search for 'bg3_mod_helper').

Contribution & Feedback

This extension was created by ghostboats and khbsd. For assistance, reach out via:

• ghostboats on Discord
• khbsd on Discord

If you have any feature requests or encounter bugs, please feel free to reach out. Contributions and suggestions are highly appreciated to enhance this tool.

A special thanks to the BG3 community, whose documentation provided significant assistance in the development of this extension.

Direct messages on Discord are the best way to provide feedback, but other channels like GitHub are also checked.