Settlement FAQs

how to use settlement menu manager

by Gina Cremin MD Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Attach SettlementMenuManager:MenuInstaller.psc to it. Set the PluginName, ModName, and Author properties on the script. Add a struct for each menu you want SMM to add to the game.

Full Answer

What is SMM (settlement Menu Manager)?

Settlement Menu Manager (SMM) makes it all happen automagically. Once your users have SMM installed all they will have to do (99% of the time) in order to remove your mod (and any other mod using SMM) is take it out of their load order. How to add SMM support to your mod: Create a quest and check "Start Game Enabled"

Why can't I open the settlement menu?

A: The most common problem is a broken workshop menu from incorrectly uninstalling a mod that requires an uninstall chem. Try running the Settlement Menu Rescue option from your holotape. Then try reinstalling the mod with the missing menu.

What is the difference between HUDF and settlement Menu Manager?

The HUDFramework will give you special "Sim Settlements" HUDmeters that will show up when you are inside a settlement. Settlement Menu Manager will help organize all "Sim Settlements" objects into their own menu inside the workshop tool bar that show up at the bottom of the screen (in workshop mode)

Why is my settlement menu not working in Fallout 76?

A: The most common problem is a broken workshop menu from incorrectly uninstalling a mod that requires an uninstall chem. Try running the Settlement Menu Rescue option from your holotape. Then try reinstalling the mod with the missing menu. Other potential issues in the spoiler below.

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Is it SMMs fault that you have a screwed up save?

It's not SMMs fault that you have a screwed up save !

Do you need to download SMM?

No you do not need to download the example plugin. It is a resource for mod authors when they wish to add SMM to their mod. Unfortunately, you do not get a good grade on your homework, because it was on the description under in big letters that read.

Is SMM a requirement?

So, SMM is a hard requirement. The description says only vanilla game is a requirement, but this did not work without SMM. And I had to uninstall this and follow SMM's instructions to revert to an older save and run a repair and reinstall. So I now I have more signs than I know what to with. Thanks for the signs!

How many categories can you have in a menu?

A: As many as you want; however, there is a global limit of 1024 custom menu categories. I can increase this if necessary, but I can't imagine a situation where you'd need more.

Should you add SMM to your mod page?

In addition to a notice, it would probably be a good idea for you to add SMM as a requirement on your mod page.

Can you uninstall SMM?

A: No, it isn' t actually possible for a mod to automatically clean up after itself once it has been uninstalled. In order to properly uninstall SMM you will have to activate the "Safe Mode" feature SMM has, save, close your game, and then remove it from your load order. Obviously, uninstalling SMM will break any mod that relies on SMM.

Can you use SMM holotape to remove invalid categories?

A: Yes, select the "Settlement Menu Rescue" option in the SMM holotape. It will scan through the build menu and remove every invalid category/menu (without clobbering the valid ones).

Getting Started

Important Note: the assumption of this page (and it's content) is that you already have the core "Sim Settlements" mod installed and enabled (either Sim Settlements or Sim Settlements Lite). If not, please do that now (or at least make sure to do it before you try to do any of the actions or follow any of the suggestions on this page.

First Steps

Sim Settlements needs for you "find" the Sim Settlements holotape called "City Manager 2078 Holotape" (in game) before you can start using Sim Settlements.

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