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BetterExceptions v2.05: Outfit CC Tracker - Public Release
🕑 Added 2022-08-18 15:02:50 +0000 UTCEDIT: An unfortunate discovery has been made that v2.04 had a bug in it that prevents the auto-updater from asking the player to update. As such, there's a lot of v2.04 still floating around out there. Please help me out where you can and if you see someone on 2.04 tell them to go grab the update at TwistedMexi.com
V2.05 also suffered from this, so to minimize the issue I have added the fix into the current release. If you grabbed v2.05 already, please redownload so you'll be set for future releases.
Infinite updating message fixed as well.
Thanks everyone, and sorry for the inconvenience!
v2.05 Changes:
CC Outfit tracker - with testingcheats true, shift+click a sim with bad CC and select "BetterExceptions: Locate Outfit CC" to generate a list of CC used by the current outfit. The list tells you the exact folder path where the CC file is located.
Updated BE's tracker to be able to track bad Traits/Whims due to the 1.90 changes.
In the process, I discovered a deficiency that has been corrected so in general BE's tracking should be the best it has ever been.
It should be able to track nearly any mod related exception now, but this morning I specifically tested the following with 100% success.
[X] Traits
[X] Whims
[X] Aspirations
[X] Careers
[X] Bad CC BedsThe deficiency was likely the cause of occasional false positives as well, so that may potentially be fixed as a result.
Fixed the long-standing bug of BE's blank LE correction breaking on Mac.
Expanded list of animation/posture exceptions so those reports should be less intrusive.
Updated Example Report to list Probably Cause as "You." due to the amount of players who were getting confused by the example.
Fixed a 404 error that could occur when the fallback scanner (zone load failure) is used.
Fixed a bug where multiple exceptions could sometimes override the possible causefor the first exception, usually with a less helpful result.
This is a release candidate for Better Exceptions v2.05. It includes a brand new Outfit CC Tracker.
How to Use:
1. Spot the sim with glitched/undesired CC.
2. Make sure testingcheats true is on, or utilize a mod of mine that forces it like AllCheats or Always Testing.
3. Shift+Click the sim -> Select "BetterExceptions: Locate Outfit CC"
4. Wait for a few seconds to a couple of minutes depending on amount of CC and how old your hard drive is.
5. A list of CC files used by your sim will be displayed in your browser.
Public release set for 8/18 if no issues are found. I'm also investigating a bug for blank LE correction on mac that I will squeeze a bugfix in if I can reproduce the issue in time.
If it's helped you, please share some of your reports on discord or Twitter and @ me! Interested to see how it helps!
Enjoy!
If you need info on Better Exceptions in its entirety, please review this video carefully.
Install instructions at bottom of post.
============PRIOR UPDATES===========
New in v2.04:
Fixed a report generation failure caused by intentionally modified, invalid dates on files. These will no longer prevent scanning completion.
Fixed the "expat" error that occurred when a mod's class name had a special character in it. This will no longer prevent reporting.
Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the fallback scanner to not create the report.
Improved the general resilience of report generation so failed reports should be extremely rare.
Fixed a bug that prevented fallback scanner from triggering on a specific sort of zone load failure.
Fixed a bug where BE would successfully find a bad script mod, getting a confidence of 100%, but then replace that value with a less accurate selection while keeping 100% confidence. This will take care of most false positives.
Added an enhancement that speeds up loading when zone load failure is imminent, getting your report faster. I do heavily recommend watching the video above if you're unfamiliar with BE or are confused about the new Patch Day feature.
Better Exceptions is a low-maintenance mod that gives players a more detailed exception file when the game encounters errors, and in many cases can track down the exact file that caused the exception automatically.
Refined Broken Script Messages: If a script is newer than the python version upgrade date, but still using incorrect python formats, the message will now be an informational "Mod Author needs to update to .pyc standard" instead of the technically incorrect advice to remove the mod.
Better detection of Animation Errors: When the exception is caused by an animation error, it's usually ignorable and there's no advantage to scanning and generating a BE Report. Instead you'll get a notification that gives you the option to scan if you'd like.
Scanning Dialog Can Now Be Closed: If players had unlucky timing, they could end up causing the scan dialog to get stuck on screen. For this reason, I've added a close button. It should be noted that if BE is actually still scanning and not frozen, closing this dialog will not stop the scan and your game may appear sluggish until it's complete.
Help & Resources Updated: The General Exception link has been updated to go to Sims After Dark, where many of them same bots and helpers you're used to can now be found. Here's the invite if you'd like to go ahead and join.
Installation:
The mod is now inside a zip. On Mac it may automatically be removed from the .zip when downloaded.
To install, open the zip below and drag the tmex-BetterExceptions.ts4script below to your Mods folder. Do not open or unzip the .ts4script file. Make sure 👉Script👈 mods are turned on in gameplay options -> Other.
FILE REMOVED DUE TO OLD VERSION. ALWAYS GET THE LATEST VERSION VIA TWISTEDMEXI.COM. BOOKMARK IT!
Comments
Stefania Cárdenas
hi people i wanna upload better exceptions v2.05 outfit cc tracker , and i dont know how to do it someone can explain me by a screenshot? many thanks
TwistedMexi
In the BE report there is a help and resources section, any of the discord servers listed there will work
Margaret L Pearson
Hello - please help!! Where can I ask about an exception that I do not understand on the BE report
TwistedMexi
Always update to the official releases when they come out
Techlover675
if we are a Patreon sub, is it still ok to use the release candidate that was out a few days ago? or do we need to download public release? only asking cause im sorting mods out right now
TwistedMexi
You don't have to put all of my mods in the root, the only rules you need to observe are in my mod organization video. Some of my more complex mods do come in their own subfolder which does need to go in Mods. https://youtu.be/hv9MtszTd9Y
Stuffed Cat
I was a teeny bit narked because of your insistance that most of your mods go directly in ".../mods" not in sub-folders, which messed up my neatly structured (OK ... 'anal') directory layout. Yet most of your mods I couldn't live without, at least not while maintaining a vaneer of sanity. Then I found this. So: <p> </p><p>TwistedMexi: "Let me give you a tiny little issue."</p><p>TwistedMexi: "Now, before you even ask, let me give you such a wonderful solution, you understand you really <u>can't</u> live without me."</p><p> </p>:-)
MOLLORY
ok thanks
TwistedMexi
Only if you see some cc you want to remove.
MOLLORY
I want to know that it is necessary to remove Outfit CC ??
MOLLORY
Thanks ! I understood well
Carrie Kube
Great. Thanks again for doing all these great mods.
Jamie Ponder
Thank you for always being awesome!
TwistedMexi
Follow the instructions at the bottom of the post. It will work as long as that's done exactly. If you still need help, please come to the discord for support. https://discord.twistedmexi.com
Richard Dixon
Hello, I would like to first thank you for your creativity. You are truly gifted. I can not seem to get the mod to work. How do I install it?
TwistedMexi
I see what's happening and I'll have it fixed within the hour, thanks
Carrie Kube
I put this in my mods folder, but the game says that it's already outdated and needs to be updated. I agreed and after 20 minutes it still hadn't updated.
szanne7000
🥰🔥🥰
Simmiller
😲
Wendy Hubble
This mod works really well and is very easy to use.
PastelLavender
LOVE THIS!
MissyHissy
Thank you so much for this. BE has saved my sanity so much when modding and makes everything a lot easier. Thank you 💖
MB
Amazing love your mods
Katarzyna Wygladala
Thank you very much for all your hard work!!!
Jade Scorpion
thankyou
