Free place with Alt w/cheats on doesn't work
I am on a windows pc, I have the game and several dlc installed but have deleted my mods. I have just uninstalled and reinstalled the whole game because of this and have restarted the computer, app, ...
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This still isn't working, I've tried in multiple saves, and restarted the computer multiple times. Anyone have ideas of new things I can try?
@QFirefrorefiddle Hi! Which alt key are you using? I'm able to use either one in my game but I recall another player reported that only the right side alt key worked for them. I don't know why that would happen and it may not be your issue but it's worth a try.
Another thing to check is after moving mods out, delete the localthumbcache.package file located in the Documents / Electronic Arts / The Sims 4 folder before opening the game for testing. Sometimes that cache file can carry effects from Mods even after they've been removed. If it's still not working in your current save, perhaps try creating a New Game save to test.
I've used both alt keys, no difference.
I deleted that file and created a new save and still alt place didn't work.
@QFirefrorefiddle Dang! I quite often use the alt key to place things so I know how aggravating that must be. The only other thing I can think of is perhaps try a different keyboard. Otherwise, I'm out of ideas. :-(
If that doesn't work, I do hope someone else has an idea.@QFirefrorefiddle Hello again! Are you still having trouble with this? I asked some friends about it and so I have a couple more questions for you.
Are you using any in-game overlays? There have been some key-mapping issues related to the use of overlays.
What input language do you have set as the default? Are you changing the input language when you play TS4?I tried again last night and yes it's still a problem.
I play the Sims with Steam as well as the EA app, but there aren't any overlays that are visible during the game. Just that initial pop-up about how I can see the steam stuff if I want. And the input language is always the windows standard American English. (... Many years ago a laptop of mine convinced itself I was Canadian, but this one hasn't. Yes, this is not my first chaotic computer moment.)
I’m having the same problem & it’s so frustrating. Did you ever find a solution?
@lovemelanierose What have you tried so far? If you use any mods or CC, have you tested without them?
