TOOL v2.2.2 Build Mode Integration & Better BuildBuy (Patreon)
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So as many of you are already aware, TOOL can now be used in build mode if you are also using Better BuildBuy. I've included a link to BBB at the bottom of this post, but in the future you'll need to download each from their own respective post.
(TOOL still works without Better BuildBuy, just not in build mode)
EDIT: Sorry for the frequent updates, this should be the last for a bit. After discussing TOOL with some builders, it was decided that having TOOL selections clear when you close TOOL mode is not a good workflow.
So TOOL v2.2 and BBB v1.6 now allow you to keep your TOOL selection, whether you switch from TOOL to build, or build to live. I believe this improvement will be a very welcomed one. 👌
TOOL Improvements:
- TOOL Selection Persists - You can now select objects for TOOL and they'll stay active no matter which mode you switch to.
- Better Group Box Markers - a full box is now shown with a golden leg, the golden leg indicates which corner will be moved on the next click.
- Delete Group - You can now delete groups of objects with TOOL using button in TOOL options.
- Reliable Undo/Redo - Improved the calculations for undo/redo so it's consistent even if you've selected different active objects.
- Current Scale - If you have the cheat console open, opening the scale menu will print what the object's current scale is.
- Squish Warning - If you have the cheat console open, it will tell you when an object is going to squish instead of rotate.
TOOL Quick-Start
- The usage is the same as regular TOOL, except you will automatically be placed in TOOL mode any time the TOOL dialog is open.
- Toggle TOOL in build mode by pressing Shift+T
- 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.
- When the TOOL extension is open, ctrl+z and ctrl+y will handle the TOOL undo/redo instead of the buildbuy undo/redo. Buildbuy undo still works when TOOL is closed.
- If you're new to TOOL entirely, refer to my original tutorial.
Better BuildBuy Quick-Start
- You don't have to use Organized Debug for TOOL. Just don't check the filter.
- 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 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. When you're done building, turn it off and restart again to remove the CC markers on debug items.
- If you're completely new to BBB, I recommend watching my original tutorial.
Translation Credits:
- Dutch by @TychoXR
Install Instructions
⚠ FOLLOW IT WORD FOR WORD. ⚠
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: BBB was removed because it is now out of date. Grab the latest version using TwistedMexi.com