Better BuildBuy v1.0 RC3 Early Access

NOTE: Follow my install instructions at the bottom of this post.
If you don't, I won't be mad, just disappointed. 😉

What's new in RC3:

• Moved some incorrectly categorized items and moved some streetDeco items in the Misc Decor to more appropriate categories (i.e. fences and walls).
• Categorized newly added liveedit objects and the new star ways debug items.
  
  
  

This is the third release candidate for Better BuildBuy. Many of you might know it as Organized Debug from my teasers, but because the scope of the project has changed, Better BuildBuy is a more fitting title.

This can be viewed as the ultimate bundle of my common build mods. Expandable Catalog and BuildMode FreeCam are included, since they share the same files.

This mod brings quite a few  quality of life improvements to buildbuy, here is a list of them:

• Organized Debug:  Debug (and LiveEdit) objects are sorted into proper categories when this is on. For example, plungers and makeup are in the Bathroom Accents category now, and LiveEdit Trees are well... in Trees. 
  
• Named Debug: When Organized Debug is on, debug items without names are now named by their technical name. This will make searching for a particular item easier.
  
• Clone and Destroy Debug: When Organization is on, you may also clone and destroy any debug object you want. No restrictions.
  
• Organized Debug Toggle: Because there's no way to have organized debug items without it being marked as CC, I've added an in game toggle to the filters list. When you're ready to upload to the gallery, just turn it off and restart the game. You may then upload to the gallery without the CC tag.
  
• Better Filters: You can now choose to see any combination of Maxis, Debug, Live Edit, or Custom Content Objects. No more wading through CC when you just want to find a Maxis item. These filters also make the debug and liveedit objects unnecessary. Just toggle the filter on and they'll be available.
  
• Persistent Filters: Unlike normal BuildBuy, Better BuildBuy will keep your filter selections saved even if you leave BuildBuy. 
  
• Expandable Catalog: Two rows of objects feeling too crowded? Press the 1 key on your number row to expand it to 5. When done, just press the key once more to return to 2.
  
• BuildMode FreeCam: Love that tab camera but wish you could have it in buildbuy? That's included with Better BuildBuy as well. Just press tab while in buildmode and you'll snap right into freecam mode.

FAQ:

Q: Will the debug naming be available in other languages?
A: Unfortunately no, as I have no way to automate that and the objects' technical names are only exist in English in code. This only affects the objects that are normally labeled as "** DEBUG **". All others will still be in your language.

Note:  I will be adding translations for the dialog boxes and Filter text during this early access period, for the time being they are in English.

Q: Can't you make it so the Debug items aren't CC while organization is on?
A: No, sorry. This is controlled by the core of the game and there's no way for me to override it. That's why you have to toggle it off.

Q: I already have your Expandable Catalog or FreeCam mod. Should I keep both?
A: No, delete the other mods and only install this one. Only use those mods if you don't want the other features that come with Better BuildBuy.

Q: Do the filters persist/work even when Organized Debug is off?
A: Yep, though you'll need to search for "** Debug **" to view the debug/liveedit items when it's off, like you always have.

Q: Can I filter debug by color?
A:  No, sorry. Debug items have zero color data and there's no way to automatically fill that info in.

Q: Hide Maxis keeps coming unchecked, why?
A: When you search for something, this filter clears so it doesn't make the search look like there was no results. I may change this in the future.

Q: When I check Organized Debug, I'm not getting a pop-up telling me it's turned on. Why not?
A: It's pretty much a guarantee that this means the mod is too deep in your Mods folder. When looking at your Mods root directory, you should see a folder named exactly "Tmex-BetterBuildBuy", if you don't, remove and reinstall using the exact instructions below.

Q: Where did my CC go?!
A: CC is off by default, to show it, just check the Custom Content filter under Content. This allows the possibility to view other objects without CC being mixed in. Refer to Filter section below for more info.

USAGE:

When you first install this mod, Organized Debug is off. Open the Filter Panel and go to Better BuildBuy -> Organized Debug. Turn it on, and then restart your game. You'll now have access to all of the organization features. When you're done building and ready to upload, turn this back off and restart the game. You may now upload it without it being marked as CC.

Filters Explained:
You should not use the usual debug/liveedit cheats. Those are controlled with the content  filters now.
Debug - Shows Debug objects. When Organization is off, you still have to search for ** DEBUG to view them.
LiveEdit - Shows LiveEdit objects.  When Organization is off, you still have to search for ** DEBUG to view them.
Custom Content - Shows CC. Off by default.
Hide Maxis - Hides all regular objects. Currently this will turn back off any time you search for an item, because otherwise your search might appear empty. I may be making changes to this soon.

Filters persist for your entire game session, so you only have to set CC on when you start the game, if you'd prefer it to be on.

Installation:

Please follow this exactly. If you already have a copy of BetterBuildBuy, delete it before adding the new one.

1. Open the download below.

2. Inside will be a folder called "Tmex-BetterBuildBuy". Drag that folder directly to your Mods folder.

Do NOT put it in a subfolder.

3. If you're new to mods, make sure both mods and script mods are turned on in your gameplay options -> Other tab. You'll need to restart the game if it's off.

4. Again, the organized debug option is off by default. You'll need to start the game, go to BuildBuy, and in the Filter Panel scroll to "Better BuildBuy".
Check the "Organized Debug" option to turn it on.
You will need to restart your game for the changes to take effect any time you change this setting.

When looking in your Mods folder, if you don't see the exact folder name "tmex-BetterBuildBuy", it's not installed correctly.

If there's still any questions, just ask. Also please, if you encounter any issues definitely let me know. Mods like these are complex and I depend on players like you to let me know if there's a bug that I haven't personally ran across during testing. 

Enjoy!