# Spawn Codes (BaseIDs/Hashes)

## What's a BaseID?

Each item is **uniquely identified** by this string[^1]. You can use it to spawn items via [Cyber Engine Tweaks](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-MP5jWcLZLbbbzO-_ua1-887967055/console/console#console-ui) with the following command:

```
Game.AddToInventory("Items.money", 5000)
```

`Items.money` is the baseID for eddies, and the 5000 will stuff 5 grand into your pocket.

## Lists of Base IDs

{% hint style="info" %}
You can usually find any BaseID on the [fandom](https://cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Cyberpunk_2077_Clothing) wiki. Search for a game item, then expand the section "technical details" in the box to the right.
{% endhint %}

A selection of lists for looking up item codes. Alternatively, you can browse through the game's files, or search the web.

## Step 1: Finding the right item

We have several ways of finding items in Cyberpunk:

* [#by-item-name](#by-item-name "mention")
* [#from-a-screenshot](#from-a-screenshot "mention")
* [#by-wearing-the-item](#by-wearing-the-item "mention")

If these do not help (or in edge cases), check [#alternative-methods-of-finding-an-item](#alternative-methods-of-finding-an-item "mention").

### By wearing the item

The developer utility [redhottools](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/modding-tools/redhottools "mention") offers you the option to watch the player: [#world-inspector-watch-the-player](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/modding-tools/redhottools/rht-the-world-inspector#world-inspector-watch-the-player "mention"):

<figure><img src="https://1427525421-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4gzcGtLrr90pVjAWVdTc%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3ad7545ebff4e90a0a32257557ae280a7c1f8eee%2Frht_world_inspector_watch.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### How do you find your item in the list of components?

As of 1.2.2, RHT does not yet have a filter, so you will have to scroll through the list of components. Here are a few tips:

* Their **Component Type** is usually `entGarmentSkinnedMeshComponent` or `entSkinnedMeshComponent`. For body parts, it can also be `entMorphtargetSkinnedMeshComponent`.
* Garment items usually have [prefixes](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/3d-modelling/garment-support-how-does-it-work#component-prefixes) (`t1_` or `t2_` for torso, `l1_` for legs, `hh_` for hair etc
* If you re-equip an item or change a face slider, the component will be at the bottom of the list

### From a screenshot

This one is difficult. If you're lucky, then one of the [equipment-databases](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/references-lists-and-overviews/equipment/equipment-databases "mention") has it. Otherwise, your best bet is to join our Discord server and ask in [#whats-that-mod](https://discord.com/channels/717692382849663036/1185911417963040919).

### By item name

1. Head to the [fandom wiki](https://cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki) and search for your item. For this guide, we'll be using the `Reinforced Puffer Vest`.
2. In the box on the right, find the **Technical** section. This will list your base ID:

<figure><img src="https://1427525421-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4gzcGtLrr90pVjAWVdTc%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-03641d0be30c91fd598258202939edf990bec302%2Fspawn_codes_fandom_wiki_technical.png?alt=media" alt="" width="298"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
You can use the base ID to spawn the item via Cyber Engine Tweaks:

`Game.AddToInventory("Items.Vest_17_basic_01")`
{% endhint %}

#### The naming scheme

Usually, the base ID consists of two parts: the item name, and the item's appearance.

* `Vest_17` is the name of the item. You can use this to find its control files (see Step 2 below).
* `basic_01` is the variant name. This is used inside the control files to load a specific appearance.

### Step 2: Finding the .app file

{% hint style="info" %}
If you can't find any files with the method below, scroll to [#alternative-methods-of-finding-an-item](#alternative-methods-of-finding-an-item "mention") at the bottom of this guide before proceeding.
{% endhint %}

1. Open WolvenKit and use the Asset Browser to search for the item's app file:\
   `vest_17 > .app`

<figure><img src="https://1427525421-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4gzcGtLrr90pVjAWVdTc%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-339e8ac872cf65d8b6f96c1265a545b55d313255%2Fspawn_codes_finding_app.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Search WolvenKit for the first part of the BaseID</p></figcaption></figure>

2. You should now have at least one .app file, where the item's appearances are defined..\
   \&#xNAN;*To learn more about this, check* [https://github.com/CDPR-Modding-Documentation/Cyberpunk-Modding-Docs/blob/main/for-mod-creators-theory/files-and-what-they-do/file-formats/appearance-.app-files](https://github.com/CDPR-Modding-Documentation/Cyberpunk-Modding-Docs/blob/main/for-mod-creators-theory/files-and-what-they-do/file-formats/appearance-.app-files "mention")*. This is not necessary for this guide.*
   * If you have more than one file, hover over them to view their file paths, and pick the one that's inside a `player` folder.
   * If you can't find any files, check [#alternative-methods-of-finding-an-item](#alternative-methods-of-finding-an-item "mention") below.
3. Open the .app file (right-click, "Open without adding to project")

### Step 3: Finding the mesh

1. Inside the .app file, open the `appearances` array
2. You will see something like this. The suffices are for body gender and camera mode:

<figure><img src="https://1427525421-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4gzcGtLrr90pVjAWVdTc%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b6cc3e9ae0d4e83e9e951db4993810eca73e1883%2Fimage.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Find the appearance you want (`basic_02_w` or `basic_02_m`) and open it.
4. Open the `components` array and find the component that has `mesh` in its name:

<figure><img src="https://1427525421-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4gzcGtLrr90pVjAWVdTc%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-16ee11dc2eb48d3c5dc491d13761fb86aa96ced9%2Ffinding_items_mesh_file.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

5. You want mesh file's `DepotPath`.\
   \&#xNAN;*You can learn more about* [https://github.com/CDPR-Modding-Documentation/Cyberpunk-Modding-Docs/blob/main/for-mod-creators-theory/files-and-what-they-do/file-formats/3d-objects-.mesh-files](https://github.com/CDPR-Modding-Documentation/Cyberpunk-Modding-Docs/blob/main/for-mod-creators-theory/files-and-what-they-do/file-formats/3d-objects-.mesh-files "mention")*, but it's not necessary for this guide*

<figure><img src="https://1427525421-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4gzcGtLrr90pVjAWVdTc%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a4aff10e491b2de6d72026fe6b4d9e34efa1f3a9%2Ffinding_items_mesh_appearance.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>While basic_01 uses the default appearance, this one uses <strong>bbstripes</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

## You found the item, what now?

Now that you've found your mesh, you can **edit** it.

* To use it for the base of a new in-game item, check the [adding-new-items](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/modding-guides/items-equipment/adding-new-items "mention") guide
* To change its materials, check the [changing-materials-colors-and-textures](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/modding-guides/items-equipment/editing-existing-items/changing-materials-colors-and-textures "mention") guide

## Alternative methods of finding an item

Some items don't obey [#the-naming-scheme](#the-naming-scheme "mention"), for example `Q005_Johnny_Pants`. So how can you find these kinds of items?

### The Tweak Browser

1. Find and open the [Tweak Browser](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-MP_ozZVx2gRZUPXkd4r/wolvenkit-app/editor/tweak-browser) and wait for it to initialize.\
   \&#xNAN;*As of Wolvenkit 8.14, it is pinned to the right side of the viewport*
2. Search for your item, e.g. `Q005_Johnny_Pants`
3. Select one of the entries from the list on the left
4. In the detail panel with the item's properties, find the `appearanceName`.
   * If you don't have a detail panel, make the Tweak Browser window wider

<figure><img src="https://1427525421-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4gzcGtLrr90pVjAWVdTc%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-23cbd046122a28d4cb6970bef2ebd169f3f5eef7%2Ftweakbrowser_find_item.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

5. The appearance name will be something like `l1_pants_16_q005_johnny_`. Does this look familiar?
6. Time to proceed with [#step-2-finding-the-.app-file](#step-2-finding-the-.app-file "mention")

### The Wolvenkit Search

Depending on what you are looking for, you can check [Wolvenkit Search: Finding files](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-MP_ozZVx2gRZUPXkd4r/wolvenkit-app/usage/wolvenkit-search-finding-files "mention") and dig directly for the mesh file. This might be tedious, but you'll also discover a lot of things on the way, so it's definitely worth a try!

[^1]: Netrunner-ese for "text"


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