When you find that you can’t place something where you would like or you have an idea to create something truly unique, you might want to break out the most awesome cheat in a builder’s toolbox: MOO. MOO stands for Move Objects On and if you are not familiar with it, it is worth trying. MOO allows you to completely disregard all of the game’s rules of object placement and place objects wherever you want. Show You can float them in mid-air, layer or stack objects, blend items together to create something new…the possibilities are mind boggling. Of course, with great power comes great responsibility. Using MOO comes with some warnings to keep in mind if you don’t want to cause routing problems or graphical glitches. So before you start Moving Objects, keep these things in mind:
Using MoveObjectsOnNow that you know what to watch out for, let’s get to MOO-ving objects! Open the cheat box by pressing CTRL+Shift+C at the same time. In the box, enter bb.moveobjects on and hit enter. You will get a message saying the Move Objects cheat is now on. Close the cheat box by hitting CTRL+Shift+C again. When you are done using the cheat, don’t forget to go back and turn it off! Open the cheat box and enter bb.moveobjects off. You will get a message telling you the cheat has been turned off. To get even more control over your placement, hit ALT while grabbing an item. This allows complete off grid placement so you can nudge an item into the exact place you want it to be. Want that end table to be closer to a chair? With MOO and pressing ALT, you can get it exactly where you want it. You can put “presents” under the Christmas tree at just the right angle. You will find that some objects on slotted surfaces, such as coffee tables or counters, resist off grid placement with MOO and the alt button. With patience, you can nudge some things into place. Just keep moving the object around on the surface very slowly while holding alt. Moo-ving Items Up & DownYou can also manipulate the height placement of objects. To do this, select the object you want to move and click on 9. The object will move up incrementally, so keep hitting 9 until it is at the height you desire. To lower the object, press 0.
 Using this method, you can combine objects to create new wall displays and to place objects on shelves that don’t normally fit on them. Those empty shelves no longer have to be empty! For a more natural, cluttered effect, rotate items slightly when grouping them together.  What Can You Do With MoveObjectsOn?It might be easier to ask “what can’t you do?” because MOO opens up a whole new world of possibilities when it comes to building and decorating in The Sims 4. Here are just a few simple ideas to get you started:
Sharing or Downloading Lots With MoveObjectsOn EffectsBefore you share a creation with MOO effects, be sure to thoroughly playtest the lot and any objects you have moved. Some things seem to function just fine regardless of location, but others cannot be used by sims.  MOO effects DO transfer but with one important exception: if a lot is loaded directly from the Gallery into your neighborhood while you are in Manage Worlds (map view) the MOO’d objects will disappear. In order for the MOO to transfer, you must place the lot from Build Mode. This means go into the location you wish to place the lot first, then place the lot (either from your library or the Gallery directly) Another way to ensure that everything transfers is to have the MOO cheat active when you are downloading a lot with MOO effects. When sharing a lot with MOO effects on the Gallery, be sure to mention it in your description along with the instruction to place lot from Build Mode. This will allow other simmers to see your creation as you intended…with no missing objects or glitches.
Want more? Check out our Sims 4 Base Game and Expansion Guides!
Google+ Previous articleOrigin Update – December 17th, 2014 Next articleThe Sims 4 Outdoor Retreat (First “Trailer”) SimsVIP Alexis founded SimsVIP in 2011 right after Aliens abducted her from Bella Goth’s house. Sims has been a part of her life for 20 years, and we don’t see that changing anytime soon. She also wants to live in a world full of Llamacorns. Grilled Cheese anyone? How do you raise the walls in Sims 4?Moving Objects Up in Sims 4 Normally
Players who don't want to use the grid system simply need to hold the ALT button while placing objects in Sims 4, and they'll be able to put the object anywhere on the wall they like.
|