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PixelGuy64
New Rookie
23 days ago

Suggestion - Adjust UI Scaling in Settings

I just read the latest patch note as of this writing, here's a quote for to give contexts.

Improved Functionality:

  • The Sims 2 will now, by default, use a larger scale factor to produce in-game UI on screens larger than 1080. If a larger or smaller UI is preferred then the cheat code “uintProp uiScaleFactor” can be used to specify a preferred value. Valid options are 1, 2 or 3. The game uses “2” by default. This value can be set to be persistent in the “Graphics Rules.sgr” file located in “The Sims 2 Legacy Collection\EP9\TSData\Res\Config" (where this folder is located will vary depending on which storefront you purchased the game from). 

Link: https://forums.ea.com/blog/the-sims-game-info-hub-en/the-sims%E2%84%A2-legacy-and-the-sims%E2%84%A2-2-legacy-patch-notes-patch-7/12076655

While I'm glad that UI-Scaling will depend on the resolution, I don't like that to change UI-Scaling is to manually edit a file which I can imagine people would ask how-to despite it being easy and come across as hackish. 

In Graphics Setting, have a option to set UI-Scaling to Small, Medium and Large. Maybe give a warning that depending on the resolution, some UI element might not be usable and just like changing any graphic settings, have an window there for limited-time asking player to click "Yes" if they want to apply the change.

3 Replies

  • blazekitty93's avatar
    blazekitty93
    Seasoned Newcomer
    22 days ago

    I feel stupid because I still can't figure out how to fix this, nothing changes when I try to use this cheat code. My UI is so much smaller since these patch updates, and I can't play properly until it's fixed. 

  • SimsMegaDeluxe's avatar
    SimsMegaDeluxe
    Seasoned Hotshot
    22 days ago

    I don't know if this is a fix, but have you tried using the cheat "boolProp testingcheatsenabled true" first, then using the UI cheat?

  • blazekitty93's avatar
    blazekitty93
    Seasoned Newcomer
    15 days ago

    I did, yes! But I'll try it again, I did it many times out of frustration so that could have contributed. I see there's another update, so fingers crossed! Thank you 😊

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