Better BuildBuy v3.3.2 Update (13.11.2024)
This mod brings quite a few quality of life improvements to the enhanced build mode.
Finally, you do not have to have a leaflet with a bunch of cheats for building at hand, because all this has become available in 1 small mod.
Better BuildBuy Quick-Start
- You don't have to use Organized Debug for TOOL. Just don't check the filter.
- Do NOT use debug or liveedit cheats. Use their respective filters instead.
- Do NOT install buildcam or expandable catalog separately. They're included in BBB.
- Filters are different! Please don't ask where your CC went.
Filters work as follows: Hide Maxis - Hides all regular objects that aren't debug, liveedit, or cc. Debug - Shows debug objects, replaces the need for the debug cheat. LiveEdit - Shows LiveEdit objects, replaces the need for the liveedit cheat. Custom Content - Shows Custom Content objects. Off by default, be sure to check this if you want your CC visible. Filters stay set even when you close your game, so you'll only need to turn CC on once if desired.
- Press 1 (number row) to toggle catalog size.
- Press Tab to activate Freecam mode in build.
- If you'd like to use Organized Debug, open the game and open your buildbuy filters. Scroll to Better BuildBuy and select Organized Debug. You'll receive a pop-up and will be told to restart. After doing so, Organized Debug is active.
- If you're completely new to BBB, I recommend watching my original tutorial.
New Features:
- Having Organized Debug on no longer causes your lot to be marked as CC. That means you no longer have to restart the game constantly.
- A Light Editor has been added to build mode, with a dropdown for light selection. You can access it by shift+clicking any light.
- Debug/LiveEdit Objects for packs you don't own will no longer appear in the catalog.
- "Kit" pack filters have been split into their individual kits, so you can pick exactly which kit you want to see.
- Added a "Desync" dialog message. There's a few occasions where Organized Debug can be left in a bad state, for example after deleting your resource.cfg. This new dialog will show when organized debug needs reset. If you get it, all you should need to do is restart your game once and then you can continue using it as you normally would.
v2.6.6 UPDATE:
This adds compatibility for the 8/31/22 game update.
It also removes the EA bug that hitched along with the last update, which caused the fame UI to randomly appear on sims.
v2.5.3 UPDATES:
- Updated Organized Debug catalog for My Wedding Stories debug and live edit content.
- There were a few new debug objects from the Spa Day refresh that didn't get imported. Those have been added to organized debug as well.
- Warning: There's 2 new objects starting with "stub_lots". These are those "oops I placed stuff up in the sky" type objects, so be careful with them.
- Remember to turn organized debug off, restart, and turn it on. This will ensure the catalog is up to date.
Installation instructions.
1. Remove any existing copies you have for BBB.
2. Open the "TwistedMexi Better BuildBuy v2.5 Official" zip file and drag the "Tmex-BetterBuildBuy" folder into your Mods folder without subfolders!
3. On Mac, zip files can be automatically decompressed on download. In this case, drag the folder you just downloaded into your mods.