Information about the build limit

[gmg2dave]

Hey, this is not so much a problem as me looking for information. I have the Mechanist's Lair Overhaul mod that fixes the lair to make it into an actual, usable, settlement and it does work. However I have built up part of it, and I suddenly cannot build anything else in the Lair. There is a bar at the top of the screen in the build menu that is titled size that is yellow, and no matter what I try to build it doesn't show up. I can go through the entire build menu and nothing appears on the screen to be positioned.

 

So what I think is happening is I have hit the build limit for the settlement, and that the Mechanist's Lair Overhaul mod does not change this limit. making the limit of what is build-able in the Lair very low. I literally plopped down some beds, furniture, 2 stores and some planters for food/water and can no longer build stuff there.

 

What I am looking for is information about what controls this and how to increase it. Either in xEdit or the CC, but I have no idea where to look, so I am asking you folks if anyone can tell me what I need to edit or change to allow a larger build limit down there.

[MarkusTay]

C&P directly from reddit (and I use it constantly, so it works perfectly):

 

When you go to a settlement open the console and left click on the workbench. (The main one used for building)
Enter these commands in the console:

1. getav 348 (This command returns the current number of triangles being drawn in the settlement.)

2. getav 34A (This command returns the current number of draw calls being made from the settlement.)

Then use these commands to modify the maximum value for the triangle and draw calls, respectively:

1. setav 349 <value> (double the value setav 348 returned)

2. setav 34B <value> (double the value setav 34A returned)

I usually double the values whenever I can't build anymore, but you could set it so high you'll never need to do it again. As always mind the performance of you rig, you can build so much your game will crash on load.

 

As I said, I take credit for NONE of the above, but its been a life-saver for me. The usual disclaimer: Increase this at your own risk - I've been able to go WAY higher, but it all depends on what your system can handle. I emphasized one part because thats the part I tend to forget myself.

 

Hope that helps - Mark