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6 years ago

Cannot Place Roof Solar Panel

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:PC
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? 1.63.134.1020
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? all of them
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? try to place roof solar panel on the roof
What happens when the bug occurs? I try to place the roof solar panel it says object cannot intercept with roofs
What do you expect to see? it placed on the roof
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? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. Installed eco-lifestyle

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gameplay issue

19 Replies

R-Man57
6 years ago
Are you 100% certain that it is that mod in particular as I have that mod as well.
If I delete the said mod will allow me to utilise the solar panels on the hipped roof.
Thanks
Shamir
xxshojasxx
6 years ago
@Bluebellflora yes it is the one labelled roof
xxshojasxx
6 years ago
@DashSmoke i dont have that mod and still have the problem
PansekshuElle
Seasoned Veteran
6 years ago
Same problem, don't have that elevator mod. Roof solar panel can't intersect with roofs.
SGEplaysgames
New Traveler
6 years ago
Is it the other elevator mod called [Updated! Teleporter and Elevators for community and residential lots]
by K9DB on ModTheSims? The elevator limit increase file [WeeAlbert_ElevatorLimitIncrease.package] prevents you from placing solar panels on rooftops. When I removed the mod, the solar panels can be placed on the roof again. (Well, it worked for me at least)
CrimsonNephilim
5 years ago
Just a heads up for people still having this problem. I didn't have the elevator mod, but the Mannequin Uncapper mod by LemonyLin is outdated with the current patch and will also cause this to happen.
TayloQT
5 years ago
yeh, I have the same issue xd, its been like this for a while, even with my mods folder empty. I've had to use the ground one for ages and its so annoying xd
formogeran
5 years ago
Thank you so much for the information!
Psychotps
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
@TayloQT
A mod can still be the issue, even with the mods folder empty. If you want to successfully test it, remove EVERYTHING from your mods folder, delete the cache files, and start a new game. It'll work.

I know because I placed one like 5 mins ago.
Mods store things in your cache and save files. The only way to clear it all out is to delete the cache files and start a new save game.