Buy mode: Difference between revisions

Many of the tools available to the player, such as the hand tool, eyedropper tool,{{vgversion|TS2}}{{vgversion|TS3}} and design tool,{{vgversion|TS2}} or [[Create a Style]],{{vgversion|TS3}} are also available in build mode and will function just as well on items placed in build mode, like fencescolumns and trees, as they will on items placed in buy mode. Lot information will also be displayed on the top-left corner, showing the value of the lot and its size, just like in build mode.{{vgversion|TS2}}{{vgversion|TS3}}

In some situations, buy mode, as well as build mode, may become disabled, such as during a [[fire]], [[burglar]]y, or other major event. This is done to prevent modifications to the lot that may impact or prevent a game event from occurring. After the event has ended, build and buy modes are re-activated. However, buy mode as well as build mode can be activated through the <code>alwaysallowbuildbuy</code> cheat.{{vgversion|TS3}} In general, buy mode and build mode are also disabled when a Sim is on a [[community lot]]. In ''The Sims 3'', however, clicking the Build or Buy buttons while onaway afrom communitythe active household's home lot will bring the camera back to the home lot of the Sim, 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.

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'''Sledgehammer Tool (''hotkey'' J'''{{Vgversion|TS2:P}} '''or K'''{{Vgversion|TS3}}): First introduced in ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]'' and carried forward into later games, the sledgehammer tool allows players to easily remove walls and objects. The tool can be used on individual objects and tiles,{{Vgversion|TS2}} or by clicking and dragging around an area to remove multiple objectsitems.{{Vgversion|TS3}}