Spawning resources in sandbox/debug mode

[Kumori]

Wanted to test something. Is there a way to spawn a resources in its debris form? It's not a big deal, I can just spawn a small resource deposit with a robominer and autosweeper to make some, but it would save me a step.

[Bokonon]

https://oxygennotincluded.gamepedia.com/Debug_Commands#DebugInstantBuildMode_.28Ctrl.2BF4.29

If you're using debug anyway just use InstantBuild mode. First, it removes the need for resources, second dupes don't need to build and third, if you dig with InstantBuild active it immediately just drops the resources without needing a dupe to dig it out. What I've done in debug is dig a big room, add a door, fill the room using the fill tool (make sure to set the density really high to maximize the amount you get) then dig it out with InstantBuild. No dupes even needed.

[Kumori]

Ah that explains why I was missing instant dig and deconstruct commands whenever I saw some of the youtubers using debug.

[kingjames488]

did you try spawning a pile under 800KG? I've never used debug but in base game elements under 800ish default to items instead of tiles.

[Angpaur]

Originally posted by kingjames488:

did you try spawning a pile under 800KG? I've never used debug but in base game elements under 800ish default to items instead of tiles.

There is no such thing about 800kg. There is a rule that if liquid is equal or below 80% of its default mass per tile then it will form debris when solidyfing, instead of a tile. Swapning material at given mass just creates a tile of that mass, which still needs to be mined to get debris.

Regarding spawning debris - there is no easier method than the one Bokonon mentioned.

[Boon: Banana]

I know this is thread is dead. I ran into this issue that this thread doesn't account for and would like to offer a tip. if you are testing in debug and need debris for something.
(in my case i wanted to find out if i could make my metal refinery power positive but needed dupes to run it and couldnt figure out how to get lime debris. but then i looked at the debug tools you get on every interacable. and theres an option to spawn solid resources for a relevent recipe or converions. which basically spawns what you need. by selecting steel and clicking the button it gave me what i needed to make it. Hope this helps if not feel free to remove it for necro.

[bennett_j]

Originally posted by Boon: Banana:

I know this is thread is dead. I ran into this issue that this thread doesn't account for and would like to offer a tip. if you are testing in debug and need debris for something.
(in my case i wanted to find out if i could make my metal refinery power positive but needed dupes to run it and couldnt figure out how to get lime debris. but then i looked at the debug tools you get on every interacable. and theres an option to spawn solid resources for a relevent recipe or converions. which basically spawns what you need. by selecting steel and clicking the button it gave me what i needed to make it. Hope this helps if not feel free to remove it for necro.

Just wanted to say thanks for pointing this out! I am just getting into this game (about 150 hours in) and this helps!