Asset Watcher

Asset Watcher is a software application included with Creation Kit version 1.6.1378.1. It is used to convert FBX Models exported from Blender 3.6 LTS with the Blender Skyrim Art Tools into NIF format. Asset Watcher monitors folders designated by the user to process and convert the incoming or modified files.

Location

E:\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\Tools\AssetWatcher\AssetWatcher.exe

Installation

Before installing Asset Watcher, you will need to install:

• Blender 3.6 LTS
• Blender Skyrim Art Tools located at Skyrim Special Edition\Tools\ArtTools folder
• VC_redist.x64.exe located at Skyrim Special Edition\Tools\redist
• dxwebsetup.exe located at Skyrim Special Edition\Tools\redist

Launching Asset Watcher for the first time:

It is recommended not to have Steam installed in a protected directory, such as Program Files, but if you do, you will need to right-click AssetWatcher.exe and select Run as Administrator.

Follow the instructions provided starting on page 5 of the included Exporting Blender Art Assets for Skyrim.PDF in the Tools folder: Converting your FBX file to a Nif.

Notes

• Official Export Documentation is included with Creation Kit version 1.6.1378.1. See Exporting Blender Art Assets for Skyrim.PDF in the Tools folder of the Skyrim Special Edition install directory.
• Blender 4.0 support is in beta.
• Creation Kit version 1.6.1378.1 requires Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition version 1.6.1170.0.8 and higher.

See Also

• Blender
• Blender Skyrim Art Tools