Eyedropper tool isn't working since the last patch

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Product: The Sims 4Platform:PCWhich language are you playing the game in? EnglishHow often does the bug occur? Often (50% - 99%)What is your current game version number? 1.112.481.1030 DX11What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? AllSteps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Try to copy items with the eyedropper tool.What happens when the bug occurs? Most of the time it won't copy the item/items you try to copy. Usually works at first for one or a few items but then it stops working altogether.What do you expect to see? I expect the eyedropper tool to copy the item that I try to copy.Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Not now. I've removed them.Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? YesPlease describe the patch or change you made. The issue occured after the latest game patch update 14 jan 2025 (PC: 1.112.481.1030)‌The eyedropper tool is not working properly since the last patch update 14 January 2025 (PC: 1.112.481.1030)It sometimes work at first but then it stops copying whatever you try to copy.

almathealmighty · Answer

It's not only the items mention there, iIt can be anything really.(chair, window, floor etc) but the eyedropper tool seems to have stopped functioning after I tried to copy one of the items on that list. For example: When I tried to copy a pillow from the start (meaning just after I opened up my game) it worked just fine but after I tried to copy one of those "missing" items it stopped functioning altogether even if I tried to copy the same pillow again. It's like it's been catching something contagious (for a better word) from one of those items and would not function on anything after that. I had this problem both times I onened the game yesterday but then today I don't seem to have this problem? Not yet anyway. It's very strange.So far my game seems to be working fine (except for those missing items that is).

pipmenace · Answer

@AlmaTheAlmighty @helloimbert @joypendants What items are you trying to use the eyedropper on? Are they clutter items, possibly the ones listed as missing: here https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/Clutter-items-not-showing-up-in-Build-Buy/td-p/14393957/page/3 ?

helloimbert · Answer

I'm having the exact same problem. I just tried using the eyedropper on like 20 items in my sims house and not one worked.

joypendants · Answer

I've had the same problem since I updated yesterday. No CC or mods.

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Eyedropper tool isn't working since the last patch

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