Best way for script "ticking"?

[smoq2]

What is the best way for a piece of code to run with each tick? I used this class:

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    class MapComponent_AutoHaul : MapComponent
    {
public override void MapComponentOnGui()
        {
                 blah blah blah
         }
     }

But it seems to run only with newly created colonies. Any better suggestions?

[skullywag]

I dont know about best way but ive seen people spawn a hidden building on the map at gamestart and use the tick method on that...

[Wastelander]

MapComponents have a  MapComponentTick() method. It ticks once per game tick.

[Rikiki]

Yep, you can find use examples in Caveworld flora or M&Co. Mining helmet mods.

[smoq2]

Thanks for the help!

Unfortunately, both of the methods ("hidden building" or MapComponent) work only with newly started colonies. I need something that will be compatible with old saves.

[Rikiki]

It is compatible if you follow the instructions provided in Haplo miscellaneous or Caveworld flora mod (read the "Compatibility" section).

[smoq2]

It is compatible if you follow the instructions provided in Haplo miscellaneous or Caveworld flora mod (read the "Compatibility" section).

Hah, yeah I thought as much that it's possible to edit a save file and force the script to run. That's not the most user-friendly solution though. As much as I know I can do it, I won't force or expect others to, thus I have to find some other method.

[EDIT]

I'm actually leaning towards the "Building" ticker from this tutorial. The problem with it, is that it doesn't seem to spawn on its own.