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How to move objects freely in Sims 4

Build your own masterpiece.

The Sims 4 is a life simulation game from the very popular Sims franchise. Throughout all the games in the franchise, there have been plenty of cheats and mods that let you take your gameplay to the next level. Building is a very big part of The Sims 4 and all Sims games. The ability to move objects freely is crucial. So, how do you do it? Let's find out.

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How to use the moveobjects cheat in The Sims 4

Imagine you're building something special that requires placing objects on top of one another. You might even be trying to build something much more complex. However, the game only allows you to place objects on certain tile spaces or snaps onto certain angles. In order to move objects freely:

  • Press CTRL + Shift + C to open the cheat box
  • Type bb.moveobjects on and press enter
  • Hold left ALT to move objects freely

Related: How to Download and Use the Wicked Whims Mod in Sims 4

Now, any object you try to place won't clash with another and can be placed regardless. In order to turn this cheat off, use the same steps, except typing this in the cheat box instead:

  • bb.moveobjects off then press enter

In order to move objects up and down, hold left CTRL while pressing the 9 or 0 key to move the objects up and down.

That's all you need to do to move objects freely, whether they're on the floor, walls, or ceilings. You can also move them up or down and stack them on top of each other to create your own masterpiece while building in The Sims 4.

For more on The Sims 4, check out How to complete the Not So Berry Challenge in The Sims 4 here on Pro Game Guides.


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Rayed Nawaz
Rayed is a fifth-year student of medicine. His gaming journey started on his hand-me-down PlayStation 1. From that to Xbox, and finally to PC. In his free time, he likes to play FPS and open-world games.