How to enable free builds

Summary

• Free Build Cheat allows players to build anywhere in The Sims 4 and bypass the usual restrictions.

• After enabling the test cheats, enable free builds by entering cheat codes like 'bb.enablefreebuild'.

• Easily move houses in The Sims 4 by saving your game, entering Build Mode, and selecting a new lot.

Developed by Maxis, The Sims 4 is an exciting social simulation video game in which players can control the lives of virtual Sims, shape their careers, make them fall in love and engage in many other activities. As players progress through the game, they can build houses, schools, and various other buildings where their characters' lifestyles can flourish.

However, anyone familiar with The Sims 4 would know about the strict building restrictions in the game. Fortunately, players can enable free builds and experiment with different design ideas and layouts without these restrictions. However, many players, especially beginners, may not know how to activate it. This handy guide will show players how to enable free embeds The Sims 4.

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Free Build Cheats

Build houses anywhere in The Sims 4

Free Build Mode allows players to modify any building or land in the game, including buildings and land that cannot normally be modified. This cheat also allows players to bypass the grid system that is usually in place The Sims 4 and build anywhere on the map, even in areas that are usually blocked.

The free build can be enabled using a cheat. However, before players can activate it, they will first need to bring up the cheat console. The process varies for different platforms:

• PC: Press Ctrl+Shift+C

• Mac: Press Command+Shift+C.

• Xbox: Press LB, RB, LT and RT.

• PlayStation: L1, R1, L2, R2.

After opening the cheat console, type 'testingcheats on' in the cheat window to enable cheat testing. Once done, players should enter 'bb.enablefreebuild' to enable free build in The Sims 4. With this cheat enabled, they will be able to build innovative buildings that may not be feasible with standard placement rules.

In addition, players can enter 'bb.moveobjects on' move objects freely. This cheat will allow players to place objects anywhere, even in places that would normally be restricted by collision rules. Also: those who don't have enough Simoleons can activate 'FreeRealEstate On' and build a house for free. Similarly, players can type 'FreeRealEstate Off' to disable this cheat.

How to move houses in The Sims 4

Place existing houses on different lots

Moving house The Sims 4 is fairly straightforward. Here's how players can do it:

• Don't forget to save the game before moving the house to another plot.

• Enter build mode by clicking the “Build Mode” icon in the menu or by pressing the F2 key.

• Players will also have to save their house. To do this, go to build mode and click “Save to my library”.

• Next, players should go to the options menu, click on 'Manage Worlds', select a house and choose where they want to place the house.

How to move units in The Sims 4

Move the apartment to another apartment unit

Moving a unit to another location in an apartment complex is a fairly simple process:

• From the unit players wish to move, enter Build Mode by clicking the 'Build Mode' icon in the menu or pressing F2.

• All units should be visibly highlighted in different colors.

• Players must click on the 'View Info' button in the top left corner to view their housing unit information. Each unit is listed separately.

• Find the unit you want to move into in the list and click the 'Home Unit' button. Instead, the objects from the previous location of the flat should start filling in here.

Players should note that Sims can only move into empty units, so previous tenants will need to be moved out before starting this process.