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AL40491
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2 months ago

First person camera not working anymore

So the first person camera hot keys (shift + tab) no longer work in my game. It just enters regular freecam mode that tab does. I also can’t switch to sims 3 camera with the hot keys for that either (I can change the camera through the icon in the top right but it’s annoying to have to do that!). 
I don’t know exactly when this started but it’s for sure been months. It’s one of those things where you randomly go to use it one day and “oh, that’s not working anymore?” So I don’t know if it’s a computer update or maybe EA app update that caused this to happen 🤷‍♂️

Im on Mac playing through the EA app. I’ve tried without mods. Tried repairing. Tried changing my computer’s keyboard to a couple different layouts. I don’t know what else to do but I really miss the hot keys! Any suggestions?

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  • AL40491  I suggest you try resetting your user folder.  All you need to do is rename "The Sims4" folder or move it out of the game path.  Then start the game.  A new one will be created.  After you go through making the sim and placing them, enter the lot and test to see if it is still happening.  If not, them save and quit.  Next step is to move or copy your saves, tray and mods folder from the old folder to the new one.  If you want to save the screenshots, then move that folder too.  And if you use any overrides, then the configoverride folder too.  Same with the video and custom music folders.

    If that doesn't work, then try a game repair.  Or a full uninstall/reinstall.  If you have to do that, then the only thing left is that it's something in the save.  Then you'll have to make a decision to either keep playing the save as it is or start a new one.

    Hope this helps.

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    AL40491
    New Adventurer
    2 months ago

    CGrant56thanks for your response. I tried taking out “the sims 4” folder then running the game to get a new one like you suggested. The hotkeys are still not working, even with everything fresh 😕

  • AL40491 First person camera works fine for me, I've tested on 3 different Macs (two ARM, one Intel) running Sequoia and Ventura. Maybe this is an issue with your Modifier Keys in System Settings? It's certainly the kind of issue caused when using a non-default setup. 

    Replying here because you've started another thread on the same issue here.

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    AL40491
    New Adventurer
    11 days ago

    Bluebellflorahi, I’ve attached an image of what my modifier keys in settings look like. What changes could I make?

     

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    AL40491
    New Adventurer
    8 days ago

    Why am I only getting one reply then ghosted???!? This is so irritating! Where can I get some help??

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    Bluebellflora
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    8 days ago

    AL40491 because, astonishingly, I have a life outside of these forums. I know, it's a crazy notion. Maybe it's your USB keyboard, maybe it's something else interfering. Whatever it is, good luck figuring it out, I don't provide further help to users with a bad attitude. It's definitely something to do with your setup. 

    Moving thread to the Mac Tech forum.

     

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    AL40491
    New Adventurer
    8 days ago

    Bluebellflora  I wasn’t specifically talking to you. Every issue I’ve posted about in the past like 6 months gets one reply then nothing! I’m frustrated!! Most games have better support for their players

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    Bluebellflora
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    7 days ago

    AL40491 if you create duplicate posts they will get locked and redirected to an existing thread. This is to avoid multiple posts on the same issue clogging up the forums and keeping all info in one place for users who may be experiencing the same issue.

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