You can also select multiple objects and clone them in one go. Just like in live mode, cloning objects with T.O.O.L works by hitting Shift and ALT on your keyboard at the same time. You can also hold down the select tool for a few seconds to drag it in the usual way (provided it remains on the lot) How to clone objects in Build Mode using the T.O.O.L However, you do have to be more careful when it comes to selecting and activating objects.Īny object you touch using the hand or select tool will be activated in the usual green highlight colour. The interface looks a bit different to how T.O.O.L works in The Sims 4 Live Mode, but the basic functions are the same. To toggle into T.O.O.L while in Build Mode (this works whether you have a Sim on the lot or not), hit Shift+T on your keyboard.

Once you have installed both, it’s pretty simple. If you want to use T.O.O.L in Build Mode, you have to also use TwistedMexi’s Better BuildBuy mod (which we highly recommend anyway). How to use T.O.O.L in The Sims 4 Build Mode Granted, I might also be the only one who can’t spot the obvious, but I’ll indulge myself anyway. But having recently spent far too much time than I?d like to admit trying to figure out how to clone objects in this new mode, I thought a quick how-to might be useful for somebody else.