Installation
Install the companion, deploy the bundled mod, and verify that Windrose loaded it.
Prerequisites
- Windrose installed through Steam on Windows.
- The latest Windrose Schematics companion installer.
- A windrose.build account with companion access for preview companion builds.
- A fresh game restart after every mod deploy or keybind change.
Companion install
- 01
Run the installer
Download the latest setup.exe from the release page and install the companion. The v0.6.4 tester installer is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show Windows protected your PC on first install. Choose More info, then Run anyway if you trust this project.
- 02
Redeem access if prompted
Preview companion builds start at the companion access gate. Redeem your key on windrose.build, then pair the app.
- 03
Click Launch modded
The setup wizard detects Windrose, installs the bundled UE4SS build, and deploys WindroseSchematics into the game mods folder.
- 04
Launch modded again
When setup says modded launch is ready, click Launch modded again to start the game.
- 05
Use Vanilla when needed
The Vanilla button starts Windrose without UE4SS while keeping the mod files ready for the next modded launch.
Windows SmartScreen
The installer is intentionally unsigned during the tester release because the available code-signing certificate exposes the maintainer's legal name. Tauri updater metadata is still signed separately, so in-app updates keep their signature check.
restart after settings changes
Saved in-game keybinds are written to state\keybinds.json, but UE4SS only registers them during mod boot. Restart Windrose after saving.
Verify the mod loaded
After launch, check UE4SS.log for the Windrose Schematics banner and the local library path.
[WindroseSchematics] v0.6.4 loading...
[WindroseSchematics] library dir: C:\Users\<you>\AppData\Roaming\WindroseSchematics\library- Library
- %APPDATA%\WindroseSchematics\library
- State
- %APPDATA%\WindroseSchematics\state
- Overlay events
- %APPDATA%\WindroseSchematics\overlay
- Logs
- %APPDATA%\WindroseSchematics\logs