TOOL Build Mode Integration - Early Access (Patreon)

RC3 released. See bottom for release notes.

So as many of you are already aware, TOOL can now be used in build mode if you are also using Better BuildBuy.

When both mods are installed, you'll be able to access TOOL via buildbuy using Shift + T

The usage is very similar to normal TOOL, except when the TOOL menu is open, you'll automatically be in TOOL mode and be able to click on any object to activate it.

In addition, shift+clicking surfaces will automatically place a group box marker. This can be used in combination with the Toggle Group button to highlight many objects at once.

A video will come out soon to detail everything, but that should be plenty for you to get started.

This post contains both mods so you can jump in easily, make sure to update both even if you're already using either of them.

If you notice any issues with the TOOL integration, please let me know.

One known quirk that isn't actually a bug is that Rugs can't be activated with TOOL by clicking them. This is because they're considered a "surface" by the game.
You'll have to use the grouping box or TOOL in live mode to select rugs.

Install Instructions

1. Delete any existing copies you have for TOOL or BBB.

2. Open the "TwistedMexi's TOOL v2.1 RC1" zip and drag the "Tmex-TOOL" folder  inside to your mods root.

3. Open the "TwistedMexi's Better BuildBuy v1.5 RC1" zip and drag the
"tmex-BetterBuildBuy" folder inside to your mods root.

4. That's it! Don't restructure or move the files in any way.

NOTE: On Mac, .zip files may automatically be unzipped when downloaded.
In that case, drag the newly downloaded folder to your mods.


EDIT: It was brought to my attention that a redundant file was included in TOOL that may have been causing issues if TOOL was installed by itself. If you were having any problems with your menus or buildbuy catalog, please redownload. Thanks.

EDIT 2: Added the new video on the integration.

EDIT 3: Updated BBB for today's Bunk Bed patch. Redownload immediately.

EDIT 4: Release Candidate 3 (RC3) released.
New changes:

• Ctrl+Z undo - You can now use ctrl+z and ctrl+y for TOOL undo/redo while TOOL mode is active. This means the BB undo and the TOOL undo work independently from each other, as they should.
• Rugs now supported - You can now TOOL rugs in build mode.
• Save Dialog Bug - If you saved while TOOL was active, it would close tool but keep tool mode active. This has been fixed.
• Reversed Slotted Object behavior - Had previously made slotted objects activate the parent object instead, since slotted objects should only be moved by the parent. This unintentionally blocked other options so we're going back to the method of just yelling "Stop trying to move slotted objects!"