Tips to Improve Your Building in The Sims 4 // Using Debug, Free Placement, Object Sizing & More!
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In this building tutorial, we go over building tips & tricks such as debug, counter pieces, free placement, sizing objects, and move objects!
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Where was this vid when I panicked because of my lack of knowledge
Oh nooo! Well it exists now :)
I’m 9 months late, but we have the same name lmao
@Robbie Miller im a month late here robbie, but i did a quick google and.. "On Xbox one you hold down LT and RT than press up on the d-pad to raise objects and down on d-pad to lower."
@Robbie Miller you're welcome! happy simming!
Dude. This video was SO helpful. Thank you! You’re the real MVP!
Me casually making a word document and taking notes
haha hope it helps! :)
Me doing the same 😭😆
Be casually noting everything down on a notebook
So did I
XD yes me too
I have a little hack. There’s toy vehicles in the sims 4. You can size them up to be sim-sized! Sadly, the sims can’t use them but they are great for builds!!
If only they made real cars. There is a mod that has bikes motorbikes and small cars
@Y It has been a while since I have played the sims with the release of Animal Crossing new horizons.
Catamation ik I'm late but in sims 3 they have vehicles but not in here 😂😂😂 that makes no sense for me cuz sims 4 is a newer version and doesn't have vehicles lol
roinishvili natalia ikr! wish they still had them :((
In bb.showhiddenobjects, they have the full sized cars
For mac users, hold down "option" for anything that needs an "alt" ket :)
Francesca Pessarelli o mah gosh thank youuuuuuuuu
Thank you!
OMG thank you sooo much
Omg i've been searching for so long! thank youu so much!!
Another tip do the Mac users. Use a windows keyboard and mouse. Makes like easier. Some functions you cannot do on a Mac keyboard. :)
CHEATS & TRICKS 0:53 || ctrl + shift + c || *cheats bar* 1:01 || *move objects cheat* || 4:48 || ctrl + 9 || *raise item* 4:54 || ctrl + 0 || *lower item* 6:21 || closed bracket || *size item up* 6:24 || open bracket || *size item down* 7:27 || *placing cabinets* || 9:06 || *unlock locked items* || 10:42 || *shows items that aren’t directly in catalogue* ||
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!😍
THANKS ALOT❤️
you’re a life saver
What about for console players
It will be awesome to see a roofing video! Or the exterior of the house would be really useful as well 👀😍
Noted! :)
yes please!!!
@@Gryphi yes please
I remember it took me ages to realize how to change the version of the cabinets. Now anytime a new cabinet is released, I get a bit excited to see what the tall cabinet looks like. 😆
Yaass! I love looking at all the new cabinets every time we get new ones :)
my game doesn't have this button, how do i make it appear?
Hiding those counter options is MENTAL. I've been playing years and just assumed they were cc content in peoples videos.
Can you tell me how to get into my sims apartment world?? I was playing it, then one day i just couldn't get into it. Its still there but it won't allow me to enter into it! Please help me???
@@earlinerobinson9714 Wait what do you mean? You can't get into San myshuno? Sorry if I'm sounding stupid hear haha I just don't understand what you mean
@NCT's grass... In sims 4 i purchased city living, with the apartments... I played that world for about a week, and then suddenly i could not enter into that world again.. It's still lined up with all the other worlds, and it still shows that i own that game... But for some reason i cannot enter the world to play it at all... Please help me!!
@@earlinerobinson9714 Do you own it on PC, if yes, have you tried contacting origin? Also try to ask the same question on places like the simsforum and r/Thesims4, I'm sure there will be more people to help you. I own city living only on ps4 and just became a PC user so there are still many things I don't know, sorry.
@@earlinerobinson9714 also how is the problem? Is it like that you can't even click on the San myshuno world? Is it like that even in a new save? Also another question: do you still have access to all City living features? (Such as CAS, build mode and the notifications for the festival and your Sims' friends inviting your sim to a festival in San Myshuno)
I’d love to see hear how you navigate the camera and keyboard shortcuts.
If you are using a Scandinavian keyboard you press Shift + Å to enlarge, and Shift + \ shrink.
WondrousForest I was scrolling down the comments and I was about to write the exact same about the keyboard but then I saw your comment
OMG HELLO THANK YOU couldn't get this shit to work
WOW SERIOUSLY? thank you, i thought it was just my keyboard!
What about moving things up and down?
thank you so much!!!
Already know all this but watching anyway. Never know might learn something! ^^
I'm doing the same lol, I love her videos.
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Same here. But thought why not. Then I suddenly came over a little thing I didn't knew about😁
I'm so glad you did this video. I have been wondering how to do some of that stuff. Now I'm excited to go build another house and clutter it up. I love your videos and they are so much fun to watch!
Aww thank you so much! ❤
Same!
WHAT?! Why would they hide those cabinet/counter options?
Exactly!!
Who knows. Silly idea
Kailey Stolte 7:06
OMG IKR
it's not actually hidden..
Ctrl+shift+c is the combination u need to press for the box thing (this is for my future reference
Been playing sims 4 for over 2 years now and I'm just finding out about the counters! I can finally make the kitchen I've always wanted. Thank you!
My dear you are a rockstar! I’ve watched so many videos on building in this game and have wondered how on earth people were doing the things they were doing. You spelled it out for everyone very clearly and presented these things in a way that people like me in the back of the class can understand them. THANK YOU!
Me being here just because Tonya changed the thumbnail to dream home decorated counters and cabinets
I have been sifting through the comments looking for someone to point it because I only just noticed it!
@@ellarector9194 I pointed it out and commented 2 mins after watching. Disappointing
When she edited the thumbnail tho 😂😂 with the dream home decorated pack
Ok wow I've been playing sims for so long and I still learned so much from this.
Your voice is so relaxing and calming
aww thank you :)❤
The shelf alongside the cabinet is an amazing idea! So doing that in my builds from now on!
Thank you for showing the cabinets and how to get all the pieces!!
The debug thing is super useful! I can put little details in the build and it looks really nice!
This may be the best Sims tutorial I’ve encountered yet, and I’ve encountered a lot of them! Thanks so much for sharing it!
I can't believe I had no idea about the Debug cheat! Thank you so much for sharing tips and tricks!
why would anyone dislike this??? it's so helpful and informative!
Because the thumbnail is very misleading
@@LaylaBvOfficial did the thumbnail change in these past few months? The one I see now doesn't seem misleading at all
It’s not helpful if you’re on a PlayStation or Xbox because a lot of people just have cc 🙄
Omg I have been looking for so long for a video with tips on sims 4 and none of them have ever been helpful. But this video had everything! Thank you so much for sharing, your a life saver! Sims is so much more fun for me now that I have these design tips you gave! Also I love your building videos!
I appreciate this video so much thank you! You are so patient when explaining everything and I don't get tired of your voice. 10/10 would recommend.
I learned a lot! been having a hard time building in years! Thank you. Now i am excited to build more!
Oh my gooosshhh if this was here a couple months ago I wouldn’t have been frustrated so much 😂
This was the most helpful Sims 4 video I've seen. Too the point, not too fast and great timing. THANK YOU!!💖
Omg this is so helpful!!! 😍😍😍 Been desperate to have those items in debug mode! Didn't know how to use the debug option before. Thank you so much for clarifying!! Love your builds btw 😍
Best Building video ever! Finally! Someone who knows how to explain things! Thank you so mucchhhh
Glad it was helpful!
What's interesting is that I watch a lot of ts4 build videos and know all the tips, but I always manage to be inspired or learn a little twist in these tutorials. No exception here, and I love your presentation style. 👏👏👏💗
aww thank you! So glad you managed to learn something! :) 💗
I stumbled upon this video searching for tips and tricks on how to build. I am SOOOOOO glad i watched this video. Very awesome info. Thank you. I am now working on an underwater home and wanted unique features. My sim is literally in love ❤💜❤
I have been playing The Sims since The Sims 1. I thought I knew a good bit of the tips and tricks but boy have you taught me. You have yourself a new subscriber. I love the fact that you're not overly hype and you get straight to the point and it's valuable content
Aw, that's helpful in maaaany ways I need such a tutorial 😂 Thank you so much, placing objects that free makes every thing looking a little more realistic and that's just amazing I think, so thanks for sharing 💞
Of course!! :) Happy you found this so helpful!
Wow, this is the best, most clear explanation of stuff I've wanted to know for a long time!
That's great! So happy you found this helpful :)
I'm so glad I found this video!! Definitely helps to know these tricks to make better builds.
This vid has been very helpful. I've had the Sims 4 game for almost 2 years. Saw this video over 3 weeks ago. Thanks for these tips!
I’ve been looking for a video exactly like this, thank you 😭😭
Thank you for the shelf link! Thats gonna be a huge help for my builds! Also I just discovered your channel yesterday and I love it. You have very nice and cute builds.
Of course! Glad you could get some good use out of it. Aww thank you - welcome aboard!
You could just use a normal shelf with move objects on. Move the fridge,place the item on the shelf. Delete the shelf and then put the fridge back. Simple and no need for cc
@@LaylaBvOfficial my comment was almost 3 years ago I know this and dont need help thanks
Link Help?
I've been watching these "building tips" videos all evening and I have to say that yours is so much more clear than most. Many have the cursor flying everywhere, zooming in and out, the narration going off topic constantly, half completed thoughts as if the video was a rough draft. Thank you for a logical and thorough video. I was getting a headache.
Thank you! So much for making a tutorial video on how to do this. Now I can go crazy with decorating my kitchens, offices and bathrooms etc. With all kinds of clutter and things. ☺️
Another video!!!! thanks for the tips! on a different note, I love that you always read your comments and interact with us its lovely!!! you're the best♡♡♡♡
Of course! Love interacting with everyone. It's the best part of making content! :)❤
If you hit control shift tab it change from sims 4 to sims 3 camera Edit: you don’t need to hold at to raise or lower items just press 9 or 0
I can’t tell you how helpful this is! Wish I’d stumbled across this months ago because I keep watching sims builds and wondering how on Earth they’re doing half these tricks and no one actually explains them! Thank youuuuu
I was literally just thinking yesterday how do you guys do these things and I woke up to this in my notifications. Thanks so much! I know what I’ll be doing all day today lol.
thank you so much I just learned how to make better builds. I love your builds you give me inspiration to build more. the colors go so well together and the decorations that you have in your houses are amazing. you deserve way way more subscribers. I really wish I can get more packs, I have get famous, pets and get to work. I very thankful for the packs and very blessed I watch you videos, by far you and vixella is the best. you got me addicted watching you. I’ve been waiting to find a account that did speed build but talk and tells you tips and things people didn’t know about the Sims 4. thank you so much MsGryphi
aww Sophia thank you! I really appreciate it! I hope you can eventually pick up some more packs - sounds like you have a pretty good selection so far :)
Wow the debug was so helpful!!!!🤩🤩😱😱Thank you so much!!
BLESS YOU. I've been seeing these mechanics used in a lot of build videos and I just thought I was stupid for not figuring it out. But you know, I googled it and I still didn't get any of this information! But seriously, I feel like I've reached enlightenment, my Sims 4 third eye has finally fully opened thanks to this video. Bless!
I have been playing Sims for years and this video taught me new things. Thank you for showing this old dog a new trick or two.
I recently found out how to free spin objects on mac, and now I have a ton of houses with uneven objects but I really like it 😂 This kind of stuff really helps me out with my building skills lol. My most recent build got 46 downloads and I’m honestly really happy with it, as that’s the most downloads i’ve ever gotten, and it’s really amazing to me that people are using my builds a bit! ☺️💖 thank you very much for this video, it really does help!
That's amazing! I am so happy this helped you - hope you get many more downloads in the future :)
Me being completely confused looking at the thumbnail because it’s the new cabinets that are probably three (?) months old but it’s an already two year old video… But it’s alright and I get the intentions ;)
Exactly! I keep seeing this in my recommendations, the thumbnail cabinets have me absolutely puzzled
I’m so glad somebody else noticed!
the cabinets are from a cc creator so it has been out for a while but then I guess EA collabed with them and recolored and added to the game.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! BEEN PLAYING FOR YEARS AND DIDNT KNOW HALF THESE TIPS & TRICKS. MY LIFE IS CHANGED!
Really incredible and straightforward overview that was clear to understand, thank you
Thank you so much for being so generous with your time and your knowledge ❤️
Of course! ❤❤
My mind was already blown and then she says “let’s get into the good stuff” 🤯🤩
I am just getting back into the Sims and this was a very useful and informative video, thank you!
Okay seriously you just answered the two things I was searching for within the first 2 minutes ❤️❤️ Thank You!!!!
This was so useful! Thank you for this.❤️
finally! lol I've been trying to figure out the resize thing since I started playing sims 4. ty! 🙌🏻✌🏻
Glad this was helpful!
This video literally saved my life. You changed the way I approach the entire building process and those cheats (I only knew about moveobjects) helped me a lot! Today I built my favorite house of all time, thank you so much!
So happy to hear that - glad I could help!
Omg these tips are total gamechanger for me! Thank you! Thank you!
You can also use ALT when raising and lowering objects.
On my game I don't have to push control.. I just hit 9 or 0
Yep! Depends on the computer - and if you use in game camera controls on the 5-0 keys.
Same
I think it might link to whether you are on sims 3 camera mode or sims 4 camera mode...
Same!
SAME
I'm new to your channel and I'm so glad I've found it. This is still an amazing tutorial and I'm glad it's here, 3 years later as I get back into playing S4! The only thing I would add is this, and it's so incredibly simple to most experienced players that they never mention it in their tutorials: to make the menu taller than two rows, simply press 1. That will show more items on the screen. It was very hard for me, scrolling 2 rows at a time through the debug menu when I first started browsing it. Being able to show more than 2 rows is another game changer. To make the menu close and show more of the build, click on the category icon to the left and it will hide the menu. Just so simple but when you're a complete newbie, this is vital to know. Thanks for your amazing work!
You really opened my mind!!! It’s a long time that I try to find these things!!! Thank you so much!!! 😍The only thing is that I can’t size up and down things, it doesn't work in my computer..
Another good idea is to always put a sim into the home and test the items you have used move objects on before putting the home on the gallery. If you add a cupboard around a fridge etc, sometimes the fridge cannot be used until you have played about with fine adjustments on items, 😊
Yes! Always a good idea!
i was today years old when i found out that if you press alt you can move the items closer together
Great explanation for all the build tricks. That darn red shelf. Lol I wish I saw this before my last build because I found out I was using it wrong and had to go back in and fix every surface I had left the shelf on. Love watching your videos and I clicked so fast on this one.
Glad you found this so helpful! Yeah the red shelf is super helpful. You can definitely leave the shelf in- it just counts as CC if you do :)
This was really helpful. Thank you! Please consider doing more.
Super helpful thanks! I wonder if at 3:20 since you said it doesnt take up counter space can you still cook on that counter now? I also wonder if it depends on the size of the object, like the bread box while still not being directly on the counter would be too big for a sim to try to cook...or would they cook and it would clip? I've never really built anything before so im excited to try now 😍🤩
It depends on the size of the object. Something that usually has to be playtested, but is super helpful :)
whenever i use the debug cheat it doesn’t give me nearly as much stuff that show up for you 😕
It can be becouse you don't have all the packs that se has.
u could try and look up **DEBUG** in the all furniture menu. It helped me find alot more stuff.
@@jamesrogers8155 same
@@jamesrogers8155 AAAH THANKS! I see everything now Xx
Looks like someone else already helped out on this. Love this community so much ❤❤
Omg, thank you sooo much! This video is SO helpful. I knew bout the move objects cheat, but I did not know about holding ALT, so I could not figure out how they were moving objects close together in those speed builds.
Exactly what I was looking for. Rediscovered my love for the game after YEARS
Aw thats amazing!
I' struggling with walls foundations and roofs. how do you make them so smooth I add walls like a second floor to put roof but it ends up so weird and I cant move my foundations as a whole thanks you so much
This is a bit vague, but I've taken note of it. Hoping to do another tutorial sometime soon :)
Its sad because i look for the tips and found them before because i wanted to build like you and now it's to late😂😂😂
This is the video i've been waiting for all my life. THANK YOU
I knew almost everything you said but I Always wondered how to get to debug. Thank you very much!!!
for people who use macOS, use COMMAND not ALT when youre moving the object :)
Bb.showhiddenobjects on Thx I got it and for the people that missed it there u go
Bb.showlivehiddenobjects
@@eller9464 what dose that do??
starfox gacha yt It shows more objects in debug mode like the dinosaur in oasis spring is in build mode
@@eller9464 REALLY?!??! I got to try that!!!!!!!!
starfox gacha yt but u need to put that cheat u put at ur coment first
Thank you so much for the debug first i don’t know what it was but now i know it!! Thank you ❤️
I just started playing Sims and your video is really helpful and easy to understand, thank you! ^^
Thanks so much for this it helped a ton! For some reason I cant move objects up and down.. when i try to press control 9 or 0 it brings me to different floors in the house. Does anyone else have this problem
I believe its 'alt' rather than control! Hope this helps! :)
Hannah Page thank you so much! I’ve actually tried alt too and can’t get it to work either :( I wonder what it could be. but thank you anyways!
Some people have said in the comments they use just 9 and 0 (no control key). It might be to do with what camera setting is on..
Jess Carrier thank you!! I’ll try that :)
The legend says that she pins the comment from her biggest fan (that’s me) Hugs from Sweden ❤️
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Ahhhhh. I was so excited for this and didn’t think about the fact that I’m on a Mac and not a PC. Going to watch anyways though! Love your videos!
Oh noo! Not really sure on the controls for console, unfortunately. Thank you for your support regardless!
this is exactly what i needed to hear last year 😂😂😂😂 glad someone made a video for it
awww yay! Glad this was helpful :)
When you already know these things but liked the thumbnail o
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Is she a time traveler. Those cabinets in the thumbnails are from the new dream home decorator pack. Did she change the thumbnail this year or has it always been that way. This is spooky
Aren't they from parenthood?
Funny thing is, months ago I watched this video, trying to learn these build tips, but not knowing your channel. Now I found your channel again, admiring your builds and just realized you're the person that made the tutorial I watched back then.
It's so useful and your accent is very clear!! Thank you for sharing!
The only thing I'm still wondering is how you get to colour change items when you already placed them down. How do you do that?
Theres a "style tool" at the top with all the other tools. You can use it to click on an item to change the color. Additionally, once you grab an item from the catalog, before you place it down but you're still holding it you can shuffle through swatches using + and - on the number pad :)
@@Gryphi ohh thank you so much!
When you like the vid before it starts because you know it’s gonna be good 😂
Ty for this! Got back into sims with all kinds of expansions & literally no idea how to do half the stuff anymore 😂 This answered most of my questions
thank you so much i’ve been tryin to find a way how to do it on ps4 and U SAVED THE DAY CAUSE IT REALLY WORKSSS MARRY MEEEE THANK U😌😌😌
Every time I try to build a house, I run into so many issues (because I'm a noob). Is there any way to seamlessly resize an item? I noticed that many rugs scale very abruptly. Does the move objects cheat help with placing windows horizontally wherever you want them? I'm also obsessed with skylights, but I can never get them right. I've tried framing them with regular roof pieces, but my roof design does not always allow for that. Also, do you have any advice what to do about the walls that a skylight/ceiling spawns? A tutorial on different ways to add skylights/different skylight designs would be awesome! So many questions! I'm sorry... This video was great! Now I just need to remember everything...
Glad it was helpful! There is no way to seamlessly resize an item - just has set sizes it can be sized too. Aditionally, windows cannot be moved horizontally wherever you want them. Just on the grid. I don't think theres specific advice I have for skylights... Theres almost always walls created in the process. Just takes a lot of fiddling with them to get them to look the way you want. Sorry I couldn't be of more help D:
@@Gryphi Aw, thank you so much for your reply and don't feel bad! I had a great time building a nice little house after watching your video! Bummer about the windows. Guess I will have to buy more DLCs so I can get more windows in different sizes.
Does anyone know how to raise or lower items in console version (Xbox)
Hold the rg Lg and use the cross pad
Thankyou! This has answered questions I've had for ages
Thanks a lot for all the tips, I learned a lot! Can't wait to play around with debug, so many decoration options!
Aw yay! Have fun!