Easy way to scrap?

[Inardesco]

So...I'm now dropping all the stuff i want scrapped and then I enter the build mode to scrap it. However...this is quite timeconsuming and I'm wondering if there's a faster way to scrap things?

[Moldavia]

Just go to your workbench hit the button for transfer then hit T to transfer all your stuff to the workbench that is scrappable you do not have to do it manually.

Edit - You can actually store everything and anything you want in the workbench. Armor, weapons, junk etc and it only scraps stuff that is actually scrappable so your safe.

[RedPine]

There is no faster way to scrap things without mods. Upcoming mod support will allow subscribing to mods on the steam workshop. Until then, you can either dump all your scrappable items in workshops then connect them with supply lines (all settlement w/ supply lines share workshop junk inventory), or manually scrap each item and carry it with you to your next destination.

Even as a level 30 with Scrapper II and Local Leader II, I frequently find situations where it would be extremely helpful to have a faster method of turning junk into scrap, but alas, there is no faster way without mods.

[Super-XIX]

There isn't going to be Steam Workshop support and I have no idea why people still think there will be.

Scrapping stuff in bulk is largely unnecessary. Dump your junk in the workbench and it'll get broken down as needed. You have to scrap weapons and armor manually, but you can do that in the weapon and armor workbenches really easily.

[Inardesco]

So armour and weapons are in their respective workbenches and all the rest in the normal workbench?

[Xiane]

Originally posted by Inardesco:

So armour and weapons are in their respective workbenches and all the rest in the normal workbench?

Junk in the colony workbench

Weapons and armor scrap through their workbenches (putting them IN the workbenches doesn't do anything)

Clothes have to be dropped to be scrapped at first unless you get a certain build option from doing the railroad quest line then they too can be scrapped on the armor workbench.

[bLaCkShAd0w]

Originally posted by RedPine:

There is no faster way to scrap things without mods. Upcoming mod support will allow subscribing to mods on the steam workshop. Until then, you can either dump all your scrappable items in workshops then connect them with supply lines (all settlement w/ supply lines share workshop junk inventory), or manually scrap each item and carry it with you to your next destination.

Even as a level 30 with Scrapper II and Local Leader II, I frequently find situations where it would be extremely helpful to have a faster method of turning junk into scrap, but alas, there is no faster way without mods.

Even with mods, There is no script function to break down junk into components. The only function is the one used to create modifications at a workbench to armor or weapons, It consumes materials for the mod and the remainder is broken down into components. But there is no way to just turn your entire junk inventory into components.

Someone has already requested the needed function to be created, Who knows of they will. The only other way would be if F4SE could add it.

[AbsynthMinded]

That there is not a fix for the settlement size limit and scrapping, that there is not a 'scrapping station' for those of us who like to review our resources by the raw componants only, speaks volumes about the lack of attention to the needs of players.

[bLaCkShAd0w]

Originally posted by AbsynthMinded:

That there is not a fix for the settlement size limit and scrapping, that there is not a 'scrapping station' for those of us who like to review our resources by the raw componants only, speaks volumes about the lack of attention to the needs of players.

Setav 349 and setav 34B are the console commands to increase the settlement limits.

As for the scrapping, It is kind of a useless request. For one if you scrapped anything you pick up immediately your weight would be greatly reduced (cheating?) Really the only point is to satisfy the OCD that many of us have.

I found a really long winded way to do it. First the script needs to find what scrapper perk you have, then scan your inventory and get count of all the junk, then remove all your inventory and add the components manually.
Sounds easy enough but it is probably a few hundred lines of code to turn a toaster into some springs... VS a function which could probably do it in 10-20 lines of code.

[Råb!d]

Bring the super mutant along with you and have him hold the scrap for you.

[isathar]

Shameless plug: Scrap Grinder[www.nexusmods.com]
If you're not opposed to mods, that is.

[Odins_Mercy]

open console
scrapall. ( make sure youre not in your settlement lolololol)
Just enter workbench and press T to transfer

[Inardesco]

Originally posted by Råb!d:

Bring the super mutant along with you and have him hold the scrap for you.

Not that far yet + I dislike companions, they tend to be stupid and stand in doorways where I have to get through.

Originally posted by michaelpyunker:

open console
scrapall. ( make sure youre not in your settlement lolololol)
Just enter workbench and press T to transfer

Not feeling like using the console on a first playthrough

[Bored Peon]

Originally posted by AbsynthMinded:

That there is not a fix for the settlement size limit and scrapping, that there is not a 'scrapping station' for those of us who like to review our resources by the raw componants only, speaks volumes about the lack of attention to the needs of players.

I totally agree. Now with the survival changes it is needed even more. Especially when trying to set up the new settlements.

The size bar for a settlement does not really matter for anything except how much you can build in it. If you are worried about it growing or looking empty (as many of mine did) then scrap all armor and weapons via a benches. The misc junk items do not add much (some add nothing) to the budget size.

[Orno]

Originally posted by Inardesco:

So...I'm now dropping all the stuff i want scrapped and then I enter the build mode to scrap it. However...this is quite timeconsuming and I'm wondering if there's a faster way to scrap things?

Just dump them in the workbench as is. Items will be 'scrapped' automatically as their components are needed.

Until the GECK is released, and someone does an update to one of the FO3/NV mods, we are not likely to see any 'recycling' stations.

[Paintbrush Poltergeist]

I read it as "easiest way to crap".