Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing Debug Items in The Sims 4

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If you're looking to add a magical touch to your lot in The Sims 4, accessing debug items can open up a whole new world of possibilities. These hidden items can transform your build with a touch of magic. Here’s how you can access them.

Why Use Debug Items?

The standard items in The Sims 4 offer a good variety, but sometimes, you need that special touch to make your build stand out. Debug items in The Sims 4 are hidden objects used throughout the game's world that are not available in the standard build mode. These items include a wide variety of objects such as trees, rocks, lamp posts, street signs, and many other decorative elements. While these items cannot be interacted with by your Sims, they offer significant creative opportunities for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your lots. Unlocking these items allows players to access and place them freely, providing the tools to create more detailed and visually interesting environments within the game.

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Step 1: Enabling Cheats

To access debug items, you first need to enable cheats in the game. Follow these steps:

Open the Cheat Console:

1. PC: Press Ctrl+Shift+C
2. Mac: Press Command+Shift+C

Enter the Cheat Command:

1. A text box will appear in the top-left corner of the screen.
2. Type testingcheats true and press Enter.
3. You should see a message confirming that cheats are enabled.

Step 2: Activating Debug Items

With cheats enabled, you can now activate the debug items:

Open the Cheat Console Again:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+C (PC) or Command+Shift+C (Mac) to open the text box again.
2. Enter Debug Commands:
3. Type bb.showhiddenobjects and press Enter.
4. Type bb.showliveeditobjects and press Enter.

Step 3: Finding Debug Items

Now that debug items are enabled, you need to find them in the build mode:

Enter Build Mode:

1. Click on the build mode icon (the hammer and wrench) in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Search for Debug Items:

1. Open the items catalog at the bottom of the screen.
2. Type debug into the search bar.
3. All debug items will now be listed, but they are not categorized, so you may need to scroll through to find the items you want.

Step 4: Using Debug Items

With the debug items listed, you can now use them to enhance your lot:

Select and Place Items:

1. Browse through the debug items and select the ones you want to use.
2. Place the items anywhere on your lot to decorate and create unique environments.

Creative Uses:

1. Use trees and rocks to create natural landscapes.
2. Add street signs and lamp posts for an urban look.
3. Mix and match items to create themed areas or storytelling settings.

By following these steps, you can unlock and use a variety of hidden objects in The Sims 4 to enhance your builds and create unique environments. Debug items offer endless possibilities for creativity and storytelling in the game.

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