Ultimate Sims 4 Building Cheats You Need to Know

Build mode in The Sims 4 is more advanced than in previous versions. You can use it to completely design your Sim’s house from top to bottom, create outdoor features, and much more. The use of cheats in The Sims franchise dates back to The Sims 1, and you can explore the best Sims 4 cheats for building by checking out the table below.

Top Sims 4 Cheats for Build Mode

It’s common for players of any The Sims game to utilize cheat codes. EA actually encourages the use of cheats, making it incredibly easy to find cheats for The Sims series online.

Building a bathroom in The Sims 4. — Screenshot via EA

Using cheats while constructing your dwelling in The Sims 4 ensures that you won’t run out of Simoleons and provides other cheats that help override the strict building regulations of the game. This allows for a highly customized design of your Sim’s home.

Effect	Cheat Code
Adjust the height of an object. For example, move a plant from the floor to a table above it.	bb.moveobjects on, select object, press 9
Move an object lower than its current position (e.g., from a table to the floor below).	bb.moveobjects on, select object, press 0
Edit locked lots in your neighborhood.	bb.enablefreebuild
Gain 1,000 Simoleons.	rosebud or kaching
Obtain 50,000 Simoleons.	motherlode
Specify an exact number of Simoleons by typing “Money”followed by the desired amount.	Money [insert amount]
Move objects freely without restrictions.	bb.moveobjects on
Set any Residential Lot’s cost to zero, allowing free purchase of homes.	freerealestate on
Reset the price of any Residential Lot to its original amount.	freerealestate off
Display all hidden objects in the Build/Buy catalog.	bb.showhiddenobjects
Unlock items specific to careers before they are normally available.	bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement
Unlock debug objects in the Build/Buy catalog.	bb.showhiddenobjects
Unlock live mode objects in the Build/Buy catalog.	bb.showliveeditobjects

Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Build Mode in The Sims 4

Changing the shape of a roof in The Sims 4. — Screenshot via EA

In addition to the cheats listed above, utilizing keyboard shortcuts can greatly enhance your experience when in Build Mode in The Sims 4. Please note that these shortcuts are exclusive to PC players.

Effect	Keyboard Shortcut
Shortcut to Build Mode.	F3
Build walls using the wall tool.	B
Shortcut to Buy Mode.	F2
Change the color of the item you’re placing before finalizing its position.	Numpad and +
Adjust the lighting.	L
Modify the roof shape; this shortcut offers various shape adjustments.	Shift + C
Duplicate an object using the eyedropper tool.	AND
Apply the selected wallpaper/flooring option across the entire surface.	Shift (hold down)
Reduce the size of an object.	Shift + [
Delete walls and rooms.	CTRL (hold down while using the wall tool)
Enable quarter tile placement for more precise object positioning.	F5
Enable free object placement, disregarding grid restrictions.	ALL
Erase terrain paint.	CTRL (hold down)
Place multiple copies of an object simultaneously.	Shift (hold down)
Select objects with the hand tool.	H
Increase the size of an object.	Shift + ]
Shortcut to Live Mode.	F1
Lower an object to the space directly beneath it.	Shift + 0
Make your terrain brush harder.	‘
Make your terrain brush softer.	;
Switch to a top-down camera view.	T
Place an object off the grid.	Hold Object + Alt
Raise an object to the area directly above it.	Shift + 9
Recolor an object using the design tool.	R
Redo the last undone action.	CTRL + Y
Move and/or rotate your lot.	IN
Sell an object using the sledgehammer tool.	K
Toggle between wall and room tools.	Shift (hold down while in Build Mode)
Enable or disable the grid display.	G
Undo your previous action.	CTRL + Z

If you use cheats or shortcuts impacting object placement, there may be moments when your Sim cannot interact with a moved object. In such cases, something might be amiss with your build.

First, check the rotation of the object to ensure the arrow is facing outward. For example, a laundry basket has an access point that allows your Sim to use it in one direction. If it’s positioned in a corner facing a wall, your Sim won’t have access.

Next, try relocating other items and adjusting your build to identify what is hindering your Sim from accessing the item in question.

How to Enable Cheats in The Sims 4

Building a house in The Sims 4. — Screenshot via EA

Cheats enhance your gameplay experience in The Sims 4, and enabling them is a straightforward process! Here’s how to turn on cheats in The Sims 4 on both PC and consoles:

Step 1: Open the Cheat Dialogue Box

On PC – Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the cheat box at the top of your screen.
On Console – Hold down all four shoulder buttons (L1, L2, R1, R2 on PlayStation or LB, LT, RB, RT on Xbox) for a few seconds.

Step 2: Enable Cheats

Type testingcheats true or testingcheats on and press Enter. This activates cheats, allowing the use of various fun commands within the game.

Step 3: Close the Cheat Box

To close the cheat box, press the same key combination or buttons used to open it (Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, or the four shoulder buttons on consoles).

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