MO INI Tweaks Composite: The temporary combined MO INI Tweaks generated by Mod Organizer from combining the enabled MO INI Tweaks into the initweaks.ini file inside the profile's folder at runtime.MO INI Tweaks: Mod-specific INIs that exist inside an INI Tweaks folder at the top level of the mod folder for use with Mod Organizer.Profile INIs: Mod Organizer's profile-specific INIs located in the profile's folder.
The following terms are used to describe the INI files as they relate specifically to Mod Organizer mod management tool. Presence should be indicated by the paperclip on the plugin within the plugins list (right pane) in Mod Organizer (MO). Plugin INIs: INIs loaded with like-named plugins (just like BSAs).Values for some settings are pulled from the low.ini, medium.ini, high.ini, and VeryHigh.ini inside the main Skyrim directory in this process, but they are not superimposed like the aforementioned files. The launcher sets settings predefined within itself to both Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini selectively (and incorrectly for some settings) over top of the settings in Skyrim_default.ini for Skyrim.ini and Skyrim/SkyrimPrefs.ini for SkyrimPrefs.ini.
Section: The title of a set of settings enclosed in square brackets ( ).INI file: A configuration file composed of sections, settings, and values.The following terms are used to describe the INI file format. The following nomenclature is used throughout this guide and should be understood before proceeding. See the advanced Skyrim INI and SkyrimPrefs INI / SSE SkyrimPrefs INI guides for an advanced and comprehensive review of the configuration settings. Its purpose is geared toward how these will affect the game rather than being a comprehensive resource. This guide is intended to be a general guide to the configuration settings for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim game as set through INI files, including Skyrim.ini, SkyrimPrefs.ini, Plugin INIs, and Mod Organizer (MO) INI Tweaks. Suggested first reading: Skyrim Installation Guide, Skyrim Launcher Guide Guide scope Users reading this are likely the tinkering type or are interested in more detail around configuring Skyrim in order to increase quality or performance, but this guide is not an essential component of a successful STEP installation. This is an ancillary guide to the official STEP Guide created to reduce the length of that guide.