Sims 4 PC Controls: A Comprehensive Guide for Keyboard and Mouse Navigation

Mastering the controls of The Sims 4 on PC is essential for navigating the vibrant world and creating unforgettable stories for your virtual Sims. This comprehensive guide will empower you with the knowledge and techniques to seamlessly interact with your Sims, their environment, and various gameplay elements.

Keyboard Controls

Navigation and Interaction

• WASD: Move the camera (alternative: arrow keys)
• Q/E: Rotate the camera
• C (hold): Freecam mode
• Shift + A/D: Pan the camera left/right
• Shift + W/S: Pan the camera up/down
• Tab: Cycle through household members
• F2/F3: Toggle focus on active Sim
• Enter: Queue interactions
• Space: Pause/unpause the game
• Esc: Open the pause menu

Character Controls

• 1-0: Select Sims based on slot number
• Ctrl + Click: Add/remove Sims to a group
• Shift + Click: Queue multiple actions
• Alt + Click: Queue repeated actions
• R: Reset Sim
• X: Send Sim home

Building and Buy Modes

• B: Enter Build Mode
• Buy: Enter Buy Mode
• F4: Toggle grid
• Ctrl + Click: Place multiple objects
• Shift + Click: Copy placement
• Alt + Click: Match height
• R: Rotate objects
• Delete: Delete objects

Mouse Controls

Navigation and Interaction

• Left-click: Select Sims, objects, or areas
• Right-click: Open context menu
• Scroll wheel: Zoom in/out
• Middle-click: Hold to pan the camera
• Double-left-click: Run to location
• Drag: Move objects or adjust camera angle

Character Controls

• Drag + mouse scroll: Adjust Sim height
• Right-click + drag: Rotate Sim

Building and Buy Modes

• Left-click + drag: Place objects
• Right-click + drag: Rotate objects
• Middle-click + drag: Move objects

Advanced Controls

Camera Manipulation

• Ctrl + Shift + C: Open cheat console
• MoveObjects on: Toggle object placement restrictions
• FreeRealEstate on: Remove property value limitations
• Motherlode: Add 50,000 Simoleons

Gameplay Manipulation

• Shift + Click (on object): Show object interactions
• Ctrl + Shift + Click (on Sim): Add/remove relationships
• *Shift + , ->, <-: Adjust time speed
• F5: Save
• F9: Load

Debug Menu

• Shift + Ctrl + C: Open debug console
• Help: Display a list of debug commands
• ResetSim FirstName LastName: Reset a specific Sim
• FreeRealEstate: Remove property value limitations

FAQs

1. How do I move furniture without selling it in Build Mode?
   - Use the bb.moveobjects on cheat to ignore placement restrictions.

2. How do I spawn NPCs in Build Mode?
   - Use the bb.showhiddenobjects cheat to unhide NPCs.

3. How do I increase my Sim's skills quickly?
   - Read books, use skill objects (e.g., easel, microscope), or cheat with the stats.set_skill_level skillName 10 command.

   

   

4. How do I change my Sim's appearance?
   - Open Create-a-Sim by clicking the mirror or dresser, or use the CAS.fulleditmode cheat to edit a Sim in any Outfit.

5. How do I get free Simoleons?
   - Use the motherlode cheat to add 50,000 Simoleons.

6. How do I prevent my Sims from dying?
   - Disable aging in the game options or use the death.toggle cheat.

   

7. How do I throw a successful party?
   - Send out invitations, decorate the venue, provide food and drinks, and entertain guests with activities.

8. How do I create a custom world?
   - Install the World Editor from the official Sims 4 website and use the CAW (Create A World) tool.