New Properties Patches

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New Properties Patches

New_Properties.xml is the file that contains all the prorpeity definitions used in the exemplar and cohort files of SimCity 4. The file contains the algorithms for generating the statistics for the various lots

Features

New_Properties.xml is an XML file that is used by the modding tools of PIM-X and ILives Reader in reading all propieties of SimCity 4 exemplars. For this reason this file is essential in reading and creating the exemplar files

The file contains all the algorithms used to calculate building statistics (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Civic and Utility) as well as generate TE (Transit Enable) switches and calculate station capacity.

The file contains all the Occupant Groups that Maxis and BSC Team have developed allowing for better lot management.

Because of the uniqueness of the file, new properties can be generated that the game can read using Mod DLLs and it also allows the identification of the IIDs of the prorpieties that can be used for any LUA codes to be used in the game.

Advanced Features

Unlike the original New_Properrty.xml file, this version contains the following differences:

Public services (education, public safety, healthcare) have been completely overhauled, with a capacity increase four times that of the BSC version and twice that of the Maxis version, since the BSC version has values equal to half those of the Maxis version, forcing the player to build more civic buildings.
No delays in the release of patches and new buildings compared to the original New_Property.xml

Except for these two differences, the two versions have the same patches, additional buildings, and additional properties created by the DLL Mods

Below are all the changes included in this version:

Public services (education, public safety, healthcare) have been completely overhauled, with a capacity increase four times that of the BSC version and twice that of the Maxis version, since the BSC version has values equal to half those of the Maxis version, forcing the player to build more civic buildings
The educational buildings are compatible with the Education Realism Mod (ERM) and specific CAM, and they also add new buildings such as a kindergarten and a modular university.
The utilities have been revised to include new types of power plants, electrical substations, and batteries, as well as to re-enable features removed by Maxis, such as the Freshwater Pump, Desalination Plant, and Incinerator.
Transit-Enabled (TE) buildings comply with NAM-MTA specifications
All additional properties created by the DLL Mods have been added
Update all Occupant Groups (OG) by adding the recovered ones and the new ones
Added Farm Files from SPAM and Colossus Farming, in addition to updating the BSC ones
The park system has been revised and improved compared to the BSC & Maxis version
Added additional buildings from the CAM expansions
Additional buildings and properties from the CAM expansions have been added
Ability to generate farms up to Stage 10 (Requires CAM or SPAM for Stages 4 and 5—Requires CAM for Stages 5 through 10)

This version of New_property.xml is the version that always contains the latest changes available compared to the original version, which will have delayed updates (New Building & Patches).

We strongly recommend choosing the right version for your modding project. As a general rule,

New_Property.xml -> Recommended for a vanilla or hybrid vanilla experience
New_Properties.xml-patches -> Recommended for a CAM experience (CAM, CAM-SPAM, and CAM-Vanilla) or a hybrid experience

Installation

The file must be installed by following precise instructions according to the program it is to read

OLD PIM-X (Note: The old PIM-X is being phased out. We recommend using the new PIM-X.)

New_Properties.xml should be installed in the PIM-X installation folder (generally the installation folder is this)

NEW PIM-X

New_Properties.xml must be installed in the following folder

Ilives - Reader (1.5.4)

New_Properties.xml should be installed in the Reader installation folder

Ilives - Reader (0.9.3)

This version of Reader does not use New_Properties.xml but tropod_Properties.xml. tropod_Properties.xml should be installed in the Reader installation folder (generally the installation folder is this)