The Sims 4: Building Cheats — bb.moveobjects, Debug Items and Secret Tricks
Information is current as of September 2026.
The construction mode in The Sims 4 is a separate game within the game, and with cheat codes it becomes limitless: objects of any size, free placement, secret objects and editing of any areas. Below are all the construction codes and hidden tricks.
How to enable cheats
Open your console ( Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, Command + Shift + C on Mac, L1+L2+R1+R2 on PS4/PS5, LB+LT+RB+RT on Xbox) and type testingcheats true . In detail and with screenshots: all The Sims 4 cheat codes .
Basic codes for construction
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| bb.moveobjects on | free placement: items can be combined, placed close together and in impossible places |
| bb.showhiddenobjects | Unlocks hidden debugging items - look for the word "debug" in the directory search |
| bb.showliveditobjects | opens environmental objects: trees, cars, ships, fences (enter after bb.showhiddenobjects) |
| bb.enablefreebuild | editing special areas: hospital, police, hidden locations |
| bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement | unlocks career rewards in the construction catalog |
| FreeRealEstate on | all areas on the map are free (enter in city management mode) |
| bb.showfps | Shows frame rate in construction mode |
Hidden tricks without codes (works with bb.moveobjects)
| Keys | Effect |
|---|---|
| 9 / 0 | raise/lower an object in height - shelves, paintings, decor to any level |
| [ / ] | reduce / increase the size of an object (does not work on all objects) |
| Alt (hold) | free placement without reference to the grid and free rotation |
| Shift when placing | copy of the item |
On consoles, resizing and lifting objects are available by holding down the gamepad buttons after activating bb.moveobjects - the exact combinations depend on the version of the game.
Frequently asked questions
Where to look for debug items? After bb.showhiddenobjects, open the construction directory and search for “debug”. For environmental objects (cars, trees) first bb.showhiddenobjects, then bb.showlieditobjects.
Do objects fall under the table after movingobjects? This is a consequence of free placement - raise objects with the 9 key to the desired height.
Do the codes work on PS5 and Xbox? Yes, all codes are entered into the same console, but remember: testingcheats disables trophies in the current save.
All codes for money, skills and careers are in the main article: all The Sims 4 cheat codes . Game Hub: All about The Sims 4 .