ideadump Console Command
Documentation and examples for the ideadump command in Europa Universalis IV.
ideadump
Debug
Logs every country with generic national ideas to game.log
Overview
Logs every country that is using the generic (non-unique) national ideas to game.log, a content-coverage diagnostic.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the ideadump command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type ideadump, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the ideadump command do?
Logs every country with generic national ideas to game.log.
Does the ideadump command require any DLC?
No. ideadump is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use ideadump in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so ideadump can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like ideadump can't be used to unlock them.