

Pressing the alt key means you’re no longer restricted to the game’s grid system.Įven better, if you’re wanting to change the angle of the object you’re moving to something beyond 45 degree increments, this function will also allow you to rotate objects with 360 degrees of freedom. Luckily, The Sims 4 has a secret workaround that will allow you to place an item outside these strict boundaries.īy holding down the Alt key when placing an object, you’ll be able to place items anywhere you choose. It also means, however, that things can look a bit unrealistic at times. Since Sims need ample room to perform animations for each item, the grid mechanic keeps everything in check. The Sims games have evolved their build modes in some interesting ways over the years, but one thing that’s always stayed the same is its grid placement mechanic.
