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Have a bug report or feature request? Submit them on our GitHub bug tracker or here in the Nexus posts (The bugs section on nexus has been locked). Keep in mind that the above links reflect the current development state of ParallaxGen, not the release version. Please refer to How to Submit a Bug Report before submitting anything so that we have all relevant information.
Before reporting an issue, please check the troubleshooting guide to see if your issue is there. If you have questions about how to use ParallaxGen, make sure you read the basic usage page first.
Our wiki has several other useful pages, check it our here!
Older releases can be found here, but they will not be supported.
Why is this necessary? ParallaxGen has to manage the task of mixing shader types, such as mixing CM and PBR in a load order. It does this using mesh duplication and by modifying records in ParallaxGen.esp. If ParallaxGen cannot control the output of every mesh corresponding to its plugin you will almost certainly see issues when mixing shader types. In addition, even if you don't mix shaders, if ParallaxGen outputs a mesh patched a certain way ParallaxGen's plugin will reflect that for any texture sets that might use the mesh. If you load a mesh after things may break because of this.
I am working on making PG more user-friendly in general. I really want to get to a point where even someone who has never used an external tool for modding Skyrim can figure it out without having to dive through posts/wikis. Part of that means writing more descriptive and helpful error messages. If you have some time to think about it, please reply to this message with any suggestions you have that would make PG easier to use (for experienced modders but also for new modders)
As someone who's a bit of a numpty when it comes to modding tools, my feedback is:
- As a first time user, I'm not sure what options I should check or uncheck with my load order. The tooltips certainly help, so the software isn't without guidance. Would have a guided wizard for complete beginners help with that? Something -ahem- simple, where it tells you if you should be using complex, PBR, etc.
- When I start to create the patch, I have to create the full patch, install it, launch Skyrim, and check locations to ensure I've done it right. Currently and due to my own limited knowledge, I'm struggling with Whiterun's PBR. So I am curious if - like with Dyndolod's preview option, when we get to the 'shuffle the texture packs' in the tool, is there a way to view certain NIFs with the textures to help spot issues? A sort of "you've picked this order, and when built, it's likely to make this stonewall & grass model look like this...." For example, I have a problem with the grass and tops of the stonewalls. I'm not asking you to fix the latter. I'm curious if there's a way to spit out an output, so I can see, review, and amend the order I've put the textures.
Thanks for reading. If you'd like to ask questions on the above, feel free to drop me a message if that's easier. Again, thanks for asking for feedback and I hope the feedback you get, helps to improve an already great modding tool.[2025-06-06 19:58:21.117] [critical] An unhandled exception occured. Please provide your full log in the bug report.
[2025-06-06 19:58:21.117] [critical] Exception type: "class std::runtime_error" / Message: "PGMutagen.dll:
Patching exception in method System.String System.AppDomain::get_BaseDirectory()
at HarmonyLib.PatchClassProcessor.ReportException(Exception exception, MethodBase original)
at HarmonyLib.PatchClassProcessor.Patch()
at HarmonyLib.Harmony.<PatchAll>b__10_0(Type type)
at HarmonyLib.CollectionExtensions.Do[T](IEnumerable`1 sequence, Action`1 action)
at HarmonyLib.Harmony.PatchAll(Assembly assembly)
at HarmonyLib.Harmony.PatchAll()
at PGMutagen.PGMutagen.Initialize(Int32 gameType, IntPtr exePath, IntPtr dataPathPtr, IntPtr* loadOrder)
Method not found: 'Void System.Runtime.InteropServices.MemoryMarshal.Write(System.Span`1<Byte>, !!0 ByRef)'.
at HarmonyLib.PatchFunctions.UpdateWrapper(MethodBase original, PatchInfo patchInfo)
at HarmonyLib.PatchClassProcessor.ProcessPatchJob(Job job)"
[2025-06-06 19:58:21.117] [critical] Stack trace (most recent call first):
#0 0x00007ff7b018861d in ??
#1 0x00007ff88c4ef47e in _C_specific_handler
#2 0x00007ff8984d28be in _chkstk
#3 0x00007ff898482553 in RtlRaiseException
#4 0x00007ff8984822a6 in RtlRaiseException
#5 0x00007ff895c6af28 in RaiseException
#6 0x00007ff88c4e52c6 in CxxThrowException
#7 0x00007ff85092f8d9 in std::unique_ptr<binary_io::detail::erased_ostream_base,std::default_delete<binary_io::detail::erased_ostream_base> >::operator*
#8 0x00007ff85092f4ce in std::unique_ptr<binary_io::detail::erased_ostream_base,std::default_delete<binary_io::detail::erased_ostream_base> >::operator*
#9 0x00007ff85092e6d5 in std::unique_ptr<binary_io::detail::erased_ostream_base,std::default_delete<binary_io::detail::erased_ostream_base> >::operator*
#10 0x00007ff7b00cafc6 in ??
#11 0x00007ff7b00be01c in ??
#12 0x00007ff7b00cfb08 in ??
#13 0x00007ff7b0174a47 in ??
#14 0x00007ff897337373 in BaseThreadInitThunk
#15 0x00007ff89847cc90 in RtlUserThreadStart
but why,It work yesterdaypastebin
Patcher log doesn't show any errors other than the landscape and AIO:
[2025-06-05 10:42:09.843] [warning] Potential Texture mismatches were found, theremay be visual issues, Please verify for each warning if this is
intended, address them and re-run ParallaxGen if needed.
[2025-06-05 10:42:09.844] [warning] See https://github.com/hakasapl/ParallaxGen/wiki/FAQ for further information
[2025-06-05 10:42:09.844] [warning] ************************************************************
[2025-06-05 10:42:09.845] [warning] "Faultier's PBR Landscapes 2k" assets are used with:
[2025-06-05 10:42:09.845] [warning]- diffuse/normal textures from "Faultier's PBR Skyrim AIO 2k"
[2025-06-05 10:42:09.845] [warning]
[2025-06-05 10:42:09.846] [warning] ************************************************************
I also have the same issue. The settings window clearly states that we need to provide the game path and not the data path which is what I do.
The patcher seems to detect all the nifs, then patches all the meshes and textures, but doesn't output anything in the targeted folder and throws out that warning at the end of the process.
In my personal case, the paths and basic settings are as follows :
Game location : D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition
Type : Skyrim SE
Conflic Rsolution Mod Manager : Mod Organizer 2
Instance location : D:\Modding\Skyrim SE\Mod Organizer 2
Profile : the correct profile is selected
Not using MO2 Loose File Order
Output location : D:\Modding\Skyrim SE\Mod Organizer 2\mods\ParallaxGen Output
ParallaxGen Output mod is not enabled in MO2 yet, and didn't force the output of the application to it in the MO2 settings.
Not zipping output.
I used the patcher before a lot of times and never had an issue.
Here is the log output : https://pastebin.com/zsC7JMHq
I used the latest version in discord for this one but it happened as well with the nexus release.
The absolute buffoon that I am forgot to enable the texture mods (I've been redoing my whole list). Thinking is hard sometimes.
I want to use Skyland AIO.
Should I select both Parallax, Complex AND truePBR, or ONLY TruePBR? Thanks
before PGPatcher
ApoTempleTowerTop01.nif
darkstonefloor01_p.dds
darkstonestair01_p.dds
after PGPatcher
ApoTempleTowerTop01.nif
darkstonefloor01_m.dds
darkstonestair01_m.dds
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Before PG-Patch, its parallax works right.
After PG-Patch, its parallax doesnt' work.
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ApoTempleTowerTop01.nif is very big mesh.
Maybe it could make this glitch.
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I gave up. Just hided "ApoTempleTowerTop01.nif" of PG-Patcher-Output for using normal parallax for this mesh.
It could also be a load order issue on your end meaning PG applies the wrong parallax map to the CM map
TLDR I have never seen a case where parallax just didn't work with CM unless that option was disabled in ENB or CS
CM is turned on CS in-game menu.
I'm using default settings of CS extended material, and CM is on by default.
If the other settings matters, idk.
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I tested with this mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/116129
And this mod too. ( "Parallax Textures - Base Game - AE" )
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/125527?tab=files
And type this for ingame testing.
coc DLC2ApocryphaEnd01
In both case
PG patcher disabled parallax of ApoTempleTowerTop01.nif.
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If looking at ApoTempleTowerTop01.nif. file of before after PGpatcher,
nif before PGpatcher
1. has purple texture on NifSkope preview.
2. has _p.dds as textrue path
nif after PGpatcher
1. has rainbow texture on NifSkope preview.
2. has _m.dds as texture path
(+cubemap)
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even trying to manually modifying texture path of _m to _p also doesn't work if i did it correctly
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Anyway ty for the answer!
Hiding ApoTempleTowerTop01.nif is not a bad fix IMO.
Fast and simple.
Please see the screenshots here: https://imgur.com/a/RVuu2AH
Image #1: How the plant looks ingame (grey)
Image #2: Detailed information using More Informative Console showing the form ID of the plant's texture set
Image #3: You can see I opened up my entire plugin list in SSEEdit showing that FormID FE5B21D0 belongs to DrinkThatPotion - ASLAL.esp, not ParallaxGen.esp
Image #4: The correct form ID of the texture set is FE5C21D0 not FE5B21D0
As for texture sets, PG will often create new ones and change the path of the original so that's not abnormal. That dirtcliff texture set does not matter for the issue in your screenshot, that just looks like a normal missing texture
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