Real Time Editing?

[Poet1960]

Hi, I am fairly new to this game and have been perusing the forums for about a week. I am still learning and there are times when I would like to tweek something in game. I see there are mods that allow testing but I was wondering if there were any commands or "cheats" available in a solo game. I have searched and searched and haven't found anything that seems to address this other than perhaps a whole mod that lets you. I know that you can set the alarm for cheats but how in the world would you even use one?

Thanks in advance,

Poet1960


EDIT:
Well I guess I have my answer.