Also, when using the scroll wheel to scroll the console text, beware the scroll wheel's dual purpose, because after scrolling, the item you originally selected probably isn't the item that is currently selected, which can lead to terrible mistakes.) For each new ID that appears as the scroll wheel is rotated, use one of the selection verification procedures discussed above until the desired item is found. (If the pointer is within the console area, the console text may also scroll, but that is unrelated to the ID shown.
If the desired item was not selected, rotate the mouse's scroll wheel to select the next item in the scene that falls behind the point that was clicked the ID shown at the top/middle of the console will change with each increment of rotation. (If the item shimmers or is blurry after modpos z -1, that can be fixed by using a command that will not move the item, like modpos z 0.) Whether successful or not, always reverse the effect of that command by using the command modpos z -1 before doing anything else. If the desired item moves up, the selection was successful.
The commands listed on this page will appear in two types and are accordingly formated: On commands, targets, shorthands and more Types If you are using a controller, simply use your keyboard to enable the console. Fallout 4 does not require turning off an Xbox/PS Controller if you are using one, to use the console. Increasing the iConsoleTextXPos variable will move the prompt further right into the field of view. If the left side of the console is not visible, one may need to edit the Fallout4_Default.ini file in the installation folder. While the console is open, the game will pause and the camera will freeze. The HUD will disappear and you will get a prompt (- |) in the lower-left corner of the screen where you can input commands as listed below (The console will also remember any previously entered commands, which you can scroll through with the Up and Down Arrow keys).
In order to access the console, you will need to use the key appropriate for your language (as shown in the list of console keys). After restarting Fallout 4 pressing the equivalent button from above will open the console.
Should this for some reason not work, you can always set your keyboard's language layout to US in the Windows control panel. United Kingdom: ' (below the symbol, on the same key).United States: ~ or ` (to the left of the number 1 key).Swiss: ¨ (The upper key of the left of the enter key)).It cannot be accessed in the console versions of the game or in Survival mode. It is useful for altering content while in-game, but may be used to cheat as well. The console is a debugging tool in the Windows version of Fallout 4. 9 Items, world, and target/reference manipulation.2 On commands, targets, shorthands and more.