Better BuildBuy v1.6.4 - Update for 4/28/21 Patch

You have an outdated copy of BBB somewhere in your mods folder (or you've installed an old copy of a conflicting mod, like expandable catalog) Delete all copies and get a fresh one using https://twistedmexi.com It will always point you to the newest copy.

TwistedMexi

I also can't place items/objects. I'm confused. I have uninstalled, reinstalled, and repaired. Any advise?

Amanda Eva Marie

When I download it, it breaks the UI options in the top right. Game is updated and it's the only CC I have. :(

Amanda Eva Marie

No it just means to make sure both are new copies.

TwistedMexi

wait so if I have TOOL already and want to download this mod, i have to delete the TOOL mod?

love it! You’re genius!

Oh I kept forgetting to ask this, so I'll do it now. When I check Purchased, it tends to show only Pack items and hides Base Game stuffs. Could you add a BG button too?

Blue Nerd

My extraction program also opens other types of files, it kept breaking this the first time I tried it last year. So now I manually open the zip and just drag the folder to Mods. That works so much better :)

Blue Nerd

There has to be a conflict installed somewhere, the Organized Debug option is still there under Better BuildBuy at the bottom of the filter panel (you have to scroll down) If you still need help, we can assist more using my Discord. Invite link on https://TwistedMexi.com

TwistedMexi

Hi again, I took out my mods folder, putting the newest BBB in incorrectly on purpose. I got a message from BE telling me it was loaded wrong and my options were unlocked and purchased. So I added the mods folder back, installed the BBB correctly and got NO message and the options, unlocked, purchased, and custom content. I still don't see organized debug filter (which I like} but if this is correct, then I'm fine with learning a new way of working within the newly organized way. Last night, I re installed everything and I was able to get Paranormal stuff pack back. Thanks, Carol

Carol King

Hi Carol, this usually means a conflicting mod was installed. Known conflicts are: Expandable Catalog Buildcam Edit Lights in Build mode

TwistedMexi

Ah yeah, I see the problem now. I didn't realize the top three filters were exclusive and the bottom three were inclusive, so I also had Unlocked and Purchased selected when I tried Custom Content. But yes, with just CC enabled, they show up, because of a positioning mod I use that affects them. I have to say, I feel like the CC checkbox should be enabled by default. Also, from a UI/UX standpoint, I think it's going to be confusing for people that the bottom three filters are inclusive while the top three are exclusive. I'm a software engineer by trade so I worked out what you'd done after a bit, but laypeople will find the behavior confusing. Really, a filter list should be all the same type, either inclusive or exclusive. If it were me, I'd change the custom filters to be "Hide Debug", "Hide Live Edit", and "Hide CC" and set appropriate defaults.

Felice Enellen

When installed, I do not see "organized debug" anymore. My choices are Unlocked, Purchases, and Custom content. When I check Unlocked or CC, then the choices to use the tool to build walls and pools/fountains disappears. Debug only works manually. Also, when all of this happened it was right after updating to the new BBB and tool programs. At the same time, Sims4 thinks I have Paranormal stuff pack, but it's not installed. Origin thinks I have it and it's installed, so they don't have any options I can see. I spent an hour with them on chat and they couldn't solve it. I'm not sure of the two problems are related, but they started at the same time. Thank you for your work and for your help! Carol

Carol King

As I already mentioned, the mod isn't broken so there's nothing to fix on my part. I'm sure you're not new to CC but like I said, the filter behavior is changed and you need to check a "Custom Content" filter in the filter panel (right side) under Content. Most players aren't used to using this filter as it isn't normally needed in order to see CC in the catalog. If you're still having issues, please come to our discord so we can offer help.

TwistedMexi

I did a trial again and when I have your mod installed my CC is gone, nothing shows up anywhere, whether I search or filter. Like I said, I’m not new to CC. Been using it for 10+ years. I removed BBB and my CC returns without issue. I’ve had BBB installed previously and never had issues until this update. So I won’t be re-installing it until either a new (fixed) version is released or at all... thanks for your other mods, they are great, this is the only one I have ever had any issues with.

buildsbyashieesims

It's not a mod issue, else it would be an issue for everyone. The CC not showing is likely because you haven't checked the CC filter under "content". It has to be turned on once but it'll stay on after that. The error only happens if it can't detect the script mod. If you're still getting that error, we can help in my discord, so we can share files and screenshots easily. Invite on https://TwistedMexi.com

TwistedMexi

When I have BBB installed I cannot see ANY of my CC despite having it enabled for both pkg and script mods. I am not new to CC by any means and I removed BBB from my mods and it is fine, put it back and again no CC. I have it put directly in the mods folder as it should be (the only mod I don't have organized into another folder) and when I go to the side menu to "organize" my catalog, it says I don't have it installed correctly and gives me errors when I know for a fact it is installed correctly. Can you check into this?

buildsbyashieesims

It's either not installed correctly or you have another piece of cc that overrides that object, and have not turned on the cc filter on the bb filter panel yet

TwistedMexi

When I have BBB installed, I can no longer see certain items in the catalog. A good example is the PenguinVision TV. I can search for it by name, and it comes up in the auto-complete list, but when I click on it, it's not in the search results. If I disable BBB I can see it again. Am I missing something in the filters or doing something wrong?

Felice Enellen

It's explained more in my Mod Organization video but basically there's multiple extract options, people often end up hitting the extract to "folder name" option and then have to ask our support team why their script mod isn't getting loaded. Answer is it's too deep in the mods folder. Just having them open it and drag it is easier to explain and less likely to lead to confusion.

TwistedMexi

Question...Why is it that we cant do "Extract Here" in our mods folder? It appears to have the same result?

Holly House

I don't currently have any CAS mods. Best guess would be CAS More Columns or some sort of CAS Slider mod that needs updated.

TwistedMexi

I'm having a problem in CAS where it doesn't fit on the screen. Anything that I can do to fix it?

I have always loved your mods and I want to thank you for updating it so quickly!!

Cheeky Chicken

Thank you so much Twisted :-)

RobertAtNyte

Hi TwistedMexi! Thank you for all your hard work! This mod and TOOL continue to become more and more incredible. I was wondering if it would be at all possible to add a feature where BB mode always starts from the Build Section (ROOMS, WALLS, ETC), instead of the lot specific items tab. I'm asking this because I use a lot of CC in my game, my mods folder is about 300gb large now and as a result loading build mode takes a while. Regardless, thank you for all your hard work!

Miguel M

I can't thank you enough for this update.

Genaeve

Make sure your game is up to date. If it is, try a new mods folder with only BBB installed.

TwistedMexi

Your game is out of date.

TwistedMexi

Hey! When I upgrade to this version from the previous (following the proper instructions of deleting the previous folder before installing the new one), my game launches to a white screen and cursor. Curiously, it also does this if I just delete BBB. Tried repairing the game and removing other mods. The game really seems to want the previous BBB installed. Not sure what to try from here!

My game breaks if I have it in my game. I have the 1.71 patch

Gábor Mészáros

Wow. You are awesome! Thank you!

Wendy Hubble

Technically you can, but in general I recommend against that as less-than-careful players might end up with duplicate installs.

TwistedMexi

Thanks Dove!

Kathryn Gordon

You are so fast! Thank you!!! 🤗💕🤗

szanne7000

After we drag the "Tmex-BetterBuildBuy" folder inside our mod root folder, can we edit the name of the "Tmex-BetterBuildBuy" folder? I always like to put the version number in the folder (I would want to put "Tmex-BetterBuildBuy v1.6.3")

Alex Quinn