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Better BuildBuy (Organized Debug) Early Access

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

This is the first 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:


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.

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.

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!

Edit 1: Added explanation for filter behavior and some new FAQ Answers.

UPDATE 1: Fixed a bug for Mac users. If you weren't able to get debug/liveedit to show on Mac, please delete the existing files and re-download.

Better BuildBuy (Organized Debug) Early Access

Comments

You are AMAZING. This truly is a case of "shut up and take my money" <3

I looooooove it!!!❤️❤️❤️

Helena Gretchen

If the filter option didn't show at all then the install isn't right. I have some info at the end of my latest video that might help, it's in the newest patreon post

TwistedMexi

I'm really struggling to get this to work! I've followed all the steps in the install instructions at least 10 times now - taken all my mods out in case something else was conflicting with it restarted my game multiple times - but the filter options doesn't show up, someone help!!!

Not only does this look like an incredible tool, it's explained so clearly. You're truly doing the lord's work! ♥

S-Dub

Thank you TwistedMexi!!!!!!

Sure is.

TwistedMexi

Is this still compatible with yesterday's patch?

AdamO0OAdam

Thank you for joining 😊

TwistedMexi

Decided to support you after a long time of lurking on your mod releases. The work you do is phenomenal and I'm very excited for everything you're doing :D

FlowersSimFactory

Thank you for this!

RobertAtNyte

Thank you for this!

RobertAtNyte

You're doing the lords work!!!

Nadine

If you've read the whole post and are still having issues, let me know what's happening (or not happening) and I'll try to help. If you're on twitter you can DM me, it's easier to talk there.

TwistedMexi

Yes leave everything as is, turn on organized Debug in the filters, and restart. I know it's a long post but definitely read through as this mod can be hard to get started with. I'm working on a video to cover it as well.

TwistedMexi

Do we leave the Data folder in the Tmex-BetterBuildBuy folder? I did that and the sorting of debug items works (I think?) but not the labeling - they still just say debug. Everything else seems to work, though. Anyone else having a similar issue?

I must be dumb because I can't figure out how to get it to work,

This is amazing!! What a game changer :D Thank you so much for making this mod!! <3

Ella

I have to admit that it took me a minute to figure out that you have to have the debug/liveedit items filtered before you could see it in the drop down menu lol. Thank-you, this is great!

SailorEffinMoon

No, so far it's seems compatible. If you do notice an issue, just turn that off in MCCC.

TwistedMexi

Could having MCC with the setting set to Testing Cheats > Enabled cause a problem?

AdamO0OAdam

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY NUTS, THANK YOU SO FREAKING MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THIS. AHHHH. IM SO EXCITED.

You are amazing! With this mod and your T.O.O.L mod I might actually enjoy building.

Robin Lewis

Thanks for this!

I have tried everything including taking out every single mod. I’m gonna try and redownload the mod and see if that helps

Ok so I downloaded this, turned it on and restarted my game like it said to. I turned on showhiddenobjects and showliveeditobjects but only debug is showing. It’s not showing me live edit objects. Help?

I'll look at adding one in the future, it's a sort of hefty task to add filters so probably wouldn't have time between now and release.

TwistedMexi

No, the only conflicts are Expandable Catalog and Buildcam. Basically if this mod does it for you, you should remove the standalone versions.

TwistedMexi

This is amazing. I can't imagine building without your mods now. But, anyway to add a check for unlock career entitlements? I sometimes want them off when I'm building for gameplay, but I would love to never have to type that cheat again.

ML Plays the Sims

I have a question should we delete the MOO, no bad weather, and always testing cheat on files as well?

KillerBambi80

From what I saw in one stream, no there doesn't seem to be any conflict. Basically, if the Debug/LiveEdit toggles don't seem to be toggling it for you, I'd turn the MCCC settings off. But you should be fine as is.

TwistedMexi

Needing clarification - is there any conflict with MCCC Debug setting (or other build buy settings)? Should they be enabled or disabled? Thanks :)

DaddyBear

Great! Thank you so much!! ❤

Sounds like you haven't turned on organized debug and restarted the game.

TwistedMexi

OMG!!! This is INGENIOUS!!!

Athena Apollos

Im also having the problem where the Live Edit and Debug items do not show up without having to search ** DEBUG **. Also if I go to either of the new drop down categories, nothing shows up. Could there be a conflict with a MCC setting?

AdamO0OAdam

Amazing! Thank you :)

I'll be adding this tonight (and removing the other two, lol). I am seriously happy 🥰

szanne7000

Can you message me the exact steps to reproduce? From entering buildbuy onward please.

TwistedMexi

Hello. Thank you again for this mod. I am having an issue where Maxis items are hidden by default, if I use any filters - and it is only showing Maxis items without any filters on.

K

If it's an override it's going to conflict with the organized debug, no way around it. You shouldn't need to use the liberated cc if you have this categorization though

TwistedMexi

This is amazing! I love that you have to actually toggle CC for it to show! You have no idea how much that has sped up my game and catalog loading time. I am wondering though, if something has been liberated and is now "CC" in the game will it also show with the filtering system? Example: In Vampires debug there are some wall cracks and holes. They don't show up when using the filters but I have a liberated version and that shows up when I filter in custom content. Did that make sense?

DeliaDeetz

Thank you.

K

Not sure what you mean? For the gallery? You turn off Organized Debug and restart the game when you're ready to upload.

TwistedMexi

No, you should just click the filter for each instead.

TwistedMexi

Do you have to still type in the debug and live object cheats TIA :)

Anna Higginbottom

It's all controlled in the BuildBuy Filter. Scroll down to Better BuildBuy on the Filters and click organized Debug. You should get a popup when you do so.

TwistedMexi

This is fantastic but I was wondering how you toggle the CC icon off?

HI! I've followed your steps, but nothing to see... Do I have to click on something special? Where can I find those items?

Alex

Did you turn Organized Debug on and restart first? Otherwise you need to search ** DEBUG for the debug objects.

TwistedMexi

When I click hide maxis all of the items disappear, debug included.

Azsa

God bless you for this Mexi


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