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UPDATE: RC2

  • Fixed an issue where MOO, Unlock, and Deletion Protection buttons would get toggled off when eyedropping any object. Please update immediately.

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The release candidate for BBB v2.5 is now available!

Two main changes - firstly,  I've added MOO and Ignore Unlocks to the BBB options.

Secondly, my discontinued BuildBuy Deletion Fix mod has been renewed as part of BBB's features.
For those unaware, this was a cheat that stopped BuildBuy from deleting anything, allowing you to make changes like wallpaper or modifying architecture without losing your objects. This is now an option in BBB's filter panel. Unlike the other options, it does not persist between sessions. This is intentional, as you should only turn it on while necessary and turn it back off immediately after. Undo may not work for anything you do with it on.

You will also receive a pop-up when turning it on, reminding you of this. No the pop-up is not negotiable, it's one extra click and is still much faster than typing the old cheat. Without it, our support team would be inundated with players asking why they can't delete objects.


Updates:

  • Added new "permission denied" error message for the few users who kept getting the desync message over and over, making the actual issue more clear to the user.
  • Added a MoveObjects toggle to the BBB filter options. Do NOT use the cheat anymore. Setting will persist.
  • Added an Ignore Unlocks toggle to the BBB filter options. Do NOT use the cheat anymore. Setting will persist.
  • Added BuildBuy Deletion Protection to BBB filter options. Setting will NOT persist, by design.
  • Updated light editor logic to allow cloning of rooms using shift.

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ORIGINAL BETTER BUILDBUY INFO

(This video will help you get started quickly.)

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.

Did you know you can use TOOL in build mode if you're using Better BuildBuy? Grab TOOL here!

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.

Install Instructions

FOLLOW IT WORD FOR WORD.
1. Delete any existing copies you have for BBB.  

2. Open the "TwistedMexi's Better BuildBuy v2.5 RC2"  zip and drag the "Tmex-BetterBuildBuy" folder  inside to your mods root. (No subfolders!)  

3. 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.

Uninstall Instructions

Hate to see you go, but if you are, it's best if you do the following first:

1. Open your game with the mod installed.

2. Turn off Organized Debug in your filter panel.

3. Close your game.

4. You may now delete the mod.

Files

Mod Speedrun: Better BuildBuy Explained Under 4 Minutes

Mod Speedrun is a new series focused on packing as much info on the mod in as little time as possible. These will be used as a sort of video FAQ, or quick start video. If you want the mods covered at a slower pace or in more detail, there's full tutorials on my channel. 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Install 0:58 - Filters 1:36 - BuildCam 1:43 - Expandable Catalog 1:50 - Light Editor 1:57 - Organized Debug 2:48 - Desync 3:06 - Troubleshooting 3:47 - Outro

Comments

Anonymous

Thank you :)

Anonymous

Thank you for the unlocks cheat! That is my most-hated cheat to type.

KIRA LUNA SALAS AVILÉS

i would like this mod but mode CAS only view my cc, will u make it??

heidi (Team de luniversims.fr)

Thank you for the new version, but, a problem occurs, I have the mc center, the cheat codes are already on it. Now it disconnects all the time. I had removed the codes from Mc center, it disconnects your script non stop, I have to validate the moveobjects all the time. I submit my codes via the mc center, because, it is not possible, I build a lot via the MAP, it also disconnects. I put the old version back, can we keep the version without the cheats for those who have the mc center? Thank you.

Wendy Hubble

Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much I love your mods.

Anonymous

Awesome! Thanks! Love this mod. :-)

szanne7000

Oh, wonderful!!! Thank you for adding MOO and Unlocks to this and adding build protection back in - you're simply amazing, my friend! 🥰🌸🥰

TwistedMexi

No, I won't be maintaining two versions of the mod but I'll look into the MCCC issue. Will definitely get that resolved.

TwistedMexi

I would be open to it in the future, right now my plate is full with a larger project.

Anonymous

That's really helpful! Can you make MOO and Unlocks toggled on even after restarting the game, just like the Organized Debug? That'd be even more helpful :)

Lola

I honestly cannot live without this mod. I feel terrible because I saw your post saying you were tired and my heart goes out to you. I thought "pobresito". Eres un angel. Thank you for all you do. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your hard work. But please take it slow. If anything, find someone to help. I wish I had more money to give but I have been unemployed since covid after working as a teacher for 11 years. I hope you get everything you wish for because all you truly deserve it. MVP.

TwistedMexi

Thank you, I appreciate it 🧡 Going to be taking a week break near the end of this month to avoid burning out.

Anonymous

Excited to find this and support your work - I followed instructions precisely for install and seems to be working fine, but for some reason my load times are impossibly long now (3-5 minutes for load screens!) and hitting the Better BuildBuy button in game causes it to crash and close. I have NO other cc installed, script mods/mods toggled on in-game, fresh Sim4 install with all packs and updates. What's wrong? :( EDIT: Removed the mod, deleted localthumbnailcache, moved saves, game works fine. Moved saves back, installed mod, broken again. I think installing the mod broke my saves :(

TwistedMexi

The mod will not break your save as it does not modify any save data. Stop in my discord and my team will help get it figured out. Link on https://TwistedMexi.com

Anonymous

hey:) could you help me with your discord server? I am trying to fix my broken/outdated mods