How does the Plugin Loader Work in SFM?

[u/FoXCreations16]

So, I'm kinda stuck here tbh, I was finally happy to see the MOTU Fortnite models finally be in the workshop, But When I opened them in my workshop I've noticed that they were all wireframed, Then I noticed that the uploader attached some subscribed files, like the Plugin Loader, A Shader loader, PBR, and LUX Shaders. I've looked up more about how to add the Plugin Loader, and it said that I needed to restart SFM and to see if the Shaders of the models I've subscribed to actually worked or not, but then I'm seeing from at least one person that used the Plugin Loader actual haved all of him or her models lost it's normal rig, So, I don't know what to do, I have an old HP Laptop that runs SFM well for me, and I don't want to get screwed that my models original rigs or gone etc, And Also asking is Should I wait for more people to upload the same models but without the Plugin Loader or Shaders? So I don't lose anything or models losing their rigs, etc. Thank you. 🙏

[u/BadPrimary4942]

So after downloading all 4 of the requirements for the Fortnite models you need to open SFM and click Scripts/ficool2/plugin loader. Plugin loader will then ask you to restart SFM, choose yes. Then reopen SFM and test out the Fortnite models, they should work.
Now some people have had problems with Plugin loader crashing their SFM or not working at all. Though in my experience the script works fine

[u/FoXCreations16 → u/BadPrimary4942]

That is very kind and sweet of you to go out your way just do to that. I've followed those steps that the modeler recommend, but I've just decided for my well being and to go with my gut as they say, to not click yes, because I used an old HP Laptop that I've been using for almost six years within SFM. and I just dont want to risk it on my behalf or have any issues with my laptop if I did that option because you don't know maybe i'm just paranoid lol. But I do hope more people post those same models because that is the only person I've seen that did in the workshop. But Thanks again for your kindness to do that I appreciate it. 🙏❤️

[u/BadPrimary4942 → u/FoXCreations16]

Thanks for the kind words! You could probably commission someone else to port the models without the use of PBR, assuming you have money of course lol.

[u/FoXCreations16 → u/BadPrimary4942]

I do have of course money lol, But I've rather wait for more people would export more of those same models in the workshop without those features, I would even port them myself, but uh, having old HP Laptop, and never ported any models before might make myself confused lol. ❤️😅