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{{For|a more in depth look of the build mode in ''The Sims 4''|Build mode (The Sims 4)}}
'''Build mode''' is one of three main modes in most of the games of [[The Sims (series)|''The Sims'' series]]
Like buy mode, [[time]] is paused while in build mode. The objects in the catalog may contain humorous and comical descriptions, although generally to a much lesser extent than in buy mode.
== Building
Regardless of the version of the game being played, building using the game's Build mode can be made simpler with some basic knowledge, use of the correct key combinations and use of suitable Build Mode Tools.
=== Keys and
In ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims 2]]'',
'''The Shift Key:''' <u>When painting/covering walls</u>, holding SHIFT will
'''The CTRL Key:
'''CTRL+SHIFT Key Combination:''' <u>When painting/covering walls</u>, using CTRL+SHIFT (hold down both keys at the same time)
'''The ESC key:''' Using the ESC key will immediately cancel any action
'''CTRL+Z and CTRL+Y:
=== General
Building in Build Mode requires that the builder follow certain parameters laid out by the game. Some common ones are as follows:
'''Lot Boundaries:
'''Proper Support:
'''Indoor-Outdoor Placement:
'''Walls on foundation / Walls off foundation:
'''Proper Clearance:
'''Height Limits:
'''Tile and Wall Size:
'''Refunding:''' Within ''The Sims'' series, objects and structures placed in Build mode depreciate as soon as they are placed. For example, removing a wall gives §56 instead of the original §70. This adds realism to the game and gives the player limited tries at building before the
===Build
[[File:Ts3 buytools.jpg|thumb|Buy mode tools in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.]]
These tools, for the most part, can be used interchangeably to change the elements of both buy and build modes.
'''Hand Tool (''hotkey'' H):''' The hand tool is the default tool and is used to add, pick up, rotate, and move items. Some items cannot be moved, while others can only be placed in certain locations. When holding an item, the highlighted tile(s) which show its footprint also show which side is considered the front (depending on the object, this may or may not be the side Sims will approach it from).{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3}} If the tile is highlighted green, the item may be placed at that location; otherwise, it will be red—{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3}}attempting to place the item will give a description of the problem. Objects can be picked up by clicking on them. When holding an existing object, the player can delete the object by clicking on the bottom of the screen, or by pressing the {{Key|Del}} key. To rotate an object, the player can either use the {{Key|<}} and {{Key|>}} keys, or drag the cursor around in the direction they wish their object to face in. When a new certain item is purchased, the hand tool will automatically be selected and used to place the new item; holding {{Key|Shift}} while placing the item allows the player to place multiple copies of the same item. Pressing the {{Key|Esc}} key will cancel the placement of an object. In ''The Sims'', the direction the object is facing in is indicated by the arrows shown while rotating an object with the mouse—the white arrow indicates the front side of the object, while the black arrow indicates the back.
'''Eyedropper tool:'''{{vgversion|TS2}}{{vgversion|TS3}}{{vgversion|TS4}} When pointed at a wall covering, floor covering, or most objects, the tool will show the name of what it
'''Design tool:'''{{vgversion|TS2}}{{vgversion|TS4}} Allows a recolor or other change to a selected item. Costs §15 per use, and some items cannot be changed. The Design tool was featured in ''The Sims 2'', and was replaced in ''The Sims 3'' by the Create a Style tool.
'''[[Create a Style]]:'''{{vgversion|TS3}}{{vgversion|TSM}} This tool opens up the Create a Style menu, which allows the player to redecorate and recolor most items
'''Top-down View:'''{{vgversion|TS2}}{{vgversion|TS3}} Switches the display to (or from) a view from above.
'''Undo/Redo:''' In ''The Sims'', this was only available in build mode, and the undo/redo history would be lost if the player switched to Buy mode. In later games, the undo/redo history will be kept even if the player switches between Buy and build modes.
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'''Flatten Lot tool:'''{{vgversion|TS2P}} Introduced in ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]''. It lowers all unoccupied tiles to street level.
'''Sledgehammer tool:'''{{vgversion|TS2P}}{{vgversion|TS3}}{{vgversion|TS4}} Introduced in ''The Sims 2: Pets''. It
'''45 degree angle:'''{{vgversion|TS2AL}} This was introduced in ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'', and it makes it easier to put floor tiles on the ceiling.
=== Additional
In some situations, Build mode
In general, build and buy modes are unavailable when on unowned [[community lot]]s, and the buttons will be greyed out. In ''The Sims 3'', however, clicking the Build or Buy buttons while away from the active household's home lot will bring the camera back to the home lot, and open Build or Buy mode there. If the household owns any additional lots, the camera will pan to the lot that was most recently viewed by the player.
[[Door]]s, [[arch]]ways, [[window]]s, [[garden|plants]], greenhouse equipment (namely [[sprinkler (gardening)|sprinklers]], [[compost]] bins, [[Lovely Ladybug Loft|ladybug lofts]] and garden lamps) and [[column]]s can be marked for sale in an owned [[business]].
==Categories==
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* [[Awning]]s
* [[Basement|Basement Tool]] {{vgversion|TS3}}
* [[Column]]s
* [[Door]]s
* [[Elevator]]s {{vgversion|TS2:OFB}} {{vgversion|TS2:AL}} {{vgversion|TS3:LN}} {{vgversion|TS3:ITF}}
* [[Fence]]s
* [[Fireplace]]s
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* [[Wall#Half Walls|Half Walls]] {{vgversion|TS2}} {{vgversion|TS3}}
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* [[Pond]]s
* [[Fence|Railings]]
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* [[Roof]]s
* [[Garden|Shrubs]]
* [[Staircase]]s
* [[Swimming pool]]s
* [[Terrain|Terrain
* [[Terrain|Terrain Tools]]
* [[Garden|Trees]]
* [[Wall]]s
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Simbuild.png|Build Mode in ''The Sims''
Buildmodets2.jpg|Build Mode in ''The Sims 2''
S4_Build.png|Build Mode in ''The Sims 4''
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[[fr:Mode Construction]]
[[Category:Architecture| Build Mode]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
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