[FIXED] Creating sketches breaks Digitalastic Sketchpad

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:Mac
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? EP01: 1.assets.ml-ep01.298
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Cats and Dogs, City Living, Get Famous, Get to Work, Get Together, Seasons, Outdoor Retreat, Vampires, Spa Day, Parenthood
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? I just took the Stylist career (please note, I took it before my daily job started, and it dropped the daily I had to give me the new one). My first daily for the career is 'Create Sketches'. I've tried, first doing several sketches on the 'Digitalastic Sketchpad' I received when I started the career. After I finished creating the sketches (none of which counted), the pad now only gives me the option of 'Paint from Reference' and 'Put in Inventory'. When I tried to sell the pad, it said it was worth 0 Simoleons. (Also, if I choose 'Paint from Reference', I take a picture and the Sim doesn't do anything at all.) I put the pad in storage, and bought a brand new one. At first, it gave me all the options, but as soon as I chose sketch, it did it (again without counting), and now only shows the same 'Paint from Reference' and 'Put in Inventory'. So I'm not sure if the issue is with the pad, the career, or what.
What happens when the bug occurs? See above.
What do you expect to see? I expected the SIM to do his sketches, and for them to tick off on the counter.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Neutral/Not Sure

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Thank you for your time.

Edit By Crinrict: Adjusted Tag

crinrict
5 years ago
Style Influencer Sims now perform Quick Sketch Impression without breaking the Digital Sketchpad. Be kind with your tools and toys.

Fixed in Patch 1.68.154/ 1.33

If you're still experiencing this issue, please create a new thread.

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crinrict
Hero+
6 years ago
@willparkinson Did you update to yesterday's patch ? The patch number you gave is not a number for PC/Mac.

You need to check the number at the bottom of your main menu,. Is it 1.53 ?

Did you get any lastexceptions ?
willparkinson
6 years ago
Hello, Crin!
Yes, I did update yesterday. (Fixed the vamp dark mediation bug, yay!)
1.53.115.1220 is the number on the main menu.
crinrict
Hero+
6 years ago
@willparkinson Do you get any lastexceptions with the board ? They should be in your documents folder.
willparkinson
6 years ago
I do. I'm trying to attach, but it won't stay where I put it.

[CM edit - merging posts]

I can paste it here, but not sure if that's allowed.
crinrict
Hero+
6 years ago
@willparkinson You can either paste it here or you can create a .rar file and upload that.
willparkinson
6 years ago
Hi, Crin. I started a whole new family and chose the stylist. I got the Digital Sketchpad, made one design, then I get only the choice of putting it in inventory.

Spoiler

<?xml version="1.0" ?><root>

<report><version>2</version><sessionid>1be0934da1bd6c865d3eda33</sessionid><type>desync</type><sku>ea.maxis.sims4.15.mac</sku><createtime>2019-07-29 07:02:12</createtime><buildsignature>Local.Unknown.Unknown.1.53.115.1220-1.200.000.400.Release</buildsignature><categoryid>carry_postures.py:696</categoryid><desyncid>1be0934da1bd6c865d3eda33</desyncid><systemconfig/><screenshot/><desyncdata>Exception in Sim Timeline: Exception resuming Element (RuntimeError: Unable to retrieve slot variable: 

StackVar: 
 Found: 
 Local Var var_map = _sims4_collections.frozendict({HAND: <Hand.RIGHT = 2>, INTERACTION_TARGET: object_Sketchpad(0x0ffb09c0520e01ab), CARRY_TARGET: object_Sketchpad(0x0ffb09c0520e01ab)})
 Local Var dest_state = PostureState(stand:803, posture_CarryNothing:137, posture_CarryNothing:804)
 Local Var slot_var = PostureSpecVariable.SLOT
 (<PostureTransition: posture_CarryObject:761 to posture_CarryNothing:804&gt😉._interaction = running sketchpad_Staging_SketchImpressionLoot:10375 on object_Sketchpad:0x0ffb09c0520e01ab (guaranteed)
 Not Found: &#10😉
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\scheduling.py", line 217, in simulate
 File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\elements.py", line 385, in _resume
 File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\postures\transition.py", line 417, in do_transition_animation
 File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\carry\carry_postures.py", line 696, in append_exit_to_arb
RuntimeError: Unable to retrieve slot variable: 

StackVar: 
 Found: 
 Local Var var_map = _sims4_collections.frozendict({HAND: <Hand.RIGHT = 2>, INTERACTION_TARGET: object_Sketchpad(0x0ffb09c0520e01ab), CARRY_TARGET: object_Sketchpad(0x0ffb09c0520e01ab)})
 Local Var dest_state = PostureState(stand:803, posture_CarryNothing:137, posture_CarryNothing:804)
 Local Var slot_var = PostureSpecVariable.SLOT
 (<PostureTransition: posture_CarryObject:761 to posture_CarryNothing:804&gt😉._interaction = running sketchpad_Staging_SketchImpressionLoot:10375 on object_Sketchpad:0x0ffb09c0520e01ab (guaranteed)
 Not Found: 

rtim=0</desyncdata></report>

</root>
crinrict
Hero+
6 years ago
@willparkinson Thanks.
crinrict
Hero+
6 years ago
Added
willparkinson
6 years ago
I went through some of the older posts about problems with the sketchpad and found out that the things people were saying are the same issue. If I send my SIM to the library and have him stand alone in the room, he can do sketch after sketch. As soon as someone talks to him, though, the problems start.
SimGuruKuxiku
EA Staff (Retired)
6 years ago
Sul sul, @willparkinson!

First of all, thanks for taking the time to report this issue to us.

We are currently investigating this but we struggle a bit with the reproduction.

It would indeed help us a lot if we could take a look at your save file.

If you don't mind sharing it with our team, here is how you can send it over to us!

Thanks so much and have an awesome day!

Happy Simming! 🥳