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RaedynFae's avatar
3 years ago

[PS/XB] Console Build mode tools no longer working

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:Xbox Series S
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? 1.69.5.2300
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Backyard Stiff, Cats and Dogs, City Living, Cottage Living, Eco Lifestyle, Get Famous, Get to Work, Get Together, High School Years, Island Living, Kids Room Stuff, Laundry Day Stuff, Nifty Knitting, Outdoor Retreat, Paranormal Stuff Pack, Parenthood, Perfect Patio Stuff, Seasons, Toddler Stuff, Vampires, Vintage Glamour Stuff, Werewolves
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Click on any placed object on lot in build mode using console controller or keyboard.
What happens when the bug occurs? Eyedropper and design tools do not work and objects cannot be moved when highlighted.
What do you expect to see? I expect to see that build mode controls work the way they are intended to and that placed objects can be moved once highlighted.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? On console - never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. Latest patch from EA (Jan 2023) Console: Version: 1.69

Objects are highlighted but cannot be moved. Once highlighted, the rotate object icon replaces cursor despite object not rotating either. Eye drop tool does not copy objects as intended. Redesign tool does not pop up design selections. The sledgehammer took still works, though. 

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  • Yeah but then they'll probably just change the controls again and think that solves the issue...

  • Product: The Sims 4
    Platform:Xbox Series X
    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? EP12: 1.assets.live2_console-ep12.38
    What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? All game packs, courtyard oasis, basement treasures, goth galore, carnival street wear, and fashion street.
    Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Came in with the crystal pack
    What happens when the bug occurs? Can't copy anything
    What do you expect to see? Copies
    Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Yes
    Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
    Please describe the patch or change you made. Crystal Pack download

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  • simsplayer818's avatar
    simsplayer818
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    2 years ago

    @BobbieJMorris have you tried using the Y button on the items as well? I usually use that rather than the eyedropper.

    Your game version number should be 1.88.3.2310 and can be found in Manage Game and Add-ons with using the button with 3 lines in a circle. So I'd just first check that's there so you know that your game has the correct updates installed.

    Then if the Y button is not copying items either I would power cycle your console.

    • Turn off your console by pressing the Xbox button on the front of the console for about 10 seconds, until it shuts down completely.
    • Unplug the console's power cable. Wait 10 seconds.
      Important Be sure to wait at least 10 seconds. This step resets the power supply.
    • Plug the console power cable back in.
    • Press the Xbox button on your console to turn it on. 

    If that doesn't help I would do a reinstall of your game content from Manage Game and Add-ons by unchecking the boxes next to your game and packs then hitting Save Changes and then installing them again. That can sometimes get a function working again. It's a little time consuming unfortunately but I find it helpful.

    But either way let us know how that goes and if nothing helps there may be an issue.

    I'm also on Xbox Series X with the crystal pack. I've just tested it in my game and it's working.

  • Yes it is still a problem,, it wont load.. 

    I part solves it. By loading another game. When that was loaded. I closed it again. And now i could load the other save game that was a problem before.. Now it loads... But after 5 min in build mode. I paused the game. Now i cant get it out of pause again.. And when closed, same loading problem again 

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