I understand the issue with tools enabled by science points, but...

Would it be possible to have the same selection in a new game even if there are tools that must be blocked until the necessary science points have been spent?

You could save the tool selection file to any available directory.

Aside from the above, it is impossible to add the 'explode dynamite now' command that is in the 'Automation' mod.

Hi the tools are per-save. It's not carried over across saves. Will add a note about that in the description. It's because in a new game you may not have most tools (locked behind science) anyway.

I lost my tool settings when starting a new game, is there any way to get them back?

yes that is correct. Note that the default key is Numpad 1 (i.e. the number 1 on your right side of the keyboard, and some keyboard may not have it). It's because by default the game does use the non-Numpad keys for something else (Speed). If you don't have Numpad keys, you need to rebind them in the Settings.

I'm not able to add tools to the toolbar. I am opening the Omnibar, searching for "Path," selecting the result that comes up, and pressing Shift+1. Is that correct?

Thank you for your reply! I'll reach you on the discord channel.

I am able to bind Ladder (both the building tool and the building): https://imgur.com/a/51ggKZ9 . Couldy ou send me the crash log on Discussion or Discord please? Thanks.

When binding a shortcut key to an unlocked and mod's building(In my case it's ladder mod), the game crashes

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you are enjoying it.

You Are Amazing!
I can't wait to try this!!
The QoL improvements your mods add to this great game are immeasurable. And your response time when mod-breaking updates happen is beyond compare.

Thank you for your hard work!