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'''Testing cheats''', also known as '''boolProp testingCheatsEnabled''', '''testingCheatsEnabled''', or '''testingCheats''', is a debugging [[cheat]] available in several games in [[The Sims (series)|''The Sims'' series]], beginning with ''[[The Sims 2]]''. This cheat allows the player to interact with objects and Sims in a manner that is not usually permitted under normal gameplay conditions. The cheat is generally among the most useful and powerful cheats in the game, but can cause game corruption or errors if misused. Testing cheats can be activated by opening up the cheat console (with {{key|ctrl|shift|C}}) and typing '''<code>boolProp testingCheatsEnabled true</code>''',{{vgversion|TS2}}{{vgversion|TSS}} '''<code>testingCheatsEnabled true</code>''',{{vgversion|TS3}}{{vgversion|TSM}} or '''<code>testingCheats true</code>'''.{{Vgversion|TS4}} Turning them off is as simple as typing the name of the cheat again, followed by the word '''false''' instead of '''true'''.
This cheat is often erroneously called "boolProp", which means "Boolean property" or "true/false". In ''The Sims 2'', there are several cheats that start with "boolProp".
== Use and abilities ==
===The Sims 2===
Once the cheat has been enabled, clicking on any [[Sim]] or object while holding down the
Players can also use testingcheatsenabled to control Sims that are not part of the household with the '''Make Selectable''' option, or they can temporarily remove household members with the '''Make Unselectable''' option. This option allows the player to control newborn babies, who are not normally controllable. Several NPCs, such as the [[Grim Reaper]] or the [[Therapist]], lack this option and therefore cannot be controlled by the player.
If the player is in [[Create
If the cheat is enabled before a player loads a lot, they will be able to simply drag up and down [[need|motives]], [[relationship]]s, [[skill]]s, [[hobbies]],{{vgversion|TS2:FT}} and [[personality|personality points]]. The game's version number will also be displayed on the top-right corner of the screen.
[[File:Sims-3-tutorial-seasonal-lot-marker-buydebug.jpg|thumb|BuyDebug option with question mark]]Some cheats in ''The Sims 3'' require testingcheatsenabled true before they can be activated, such as <code>buyDebug</code>, <code>enableLotLocking</code>, and <code>restrictBuildBuyInBuildings</code> cheats. Buydebug is used to buy most objects that are not normally obtainable in the [[Buy mode]], such as collectible spawners, reward objects, or crafted objects.▼
===The Sims 3===
The cheat is significantly less powerful than in ''The Sims 2'', although it still has a number of useful options. Shift+clicking on objects no longer provides an option to force an error on them, although there is an option to delete the selected object. Shift+clicking on Sims does not provide an option to make them selectable, although it can be used to send Sims back to [[Create a Sim]] to be modified. Players can also drag motives up and down using the mouse, although the cheat does not need to be enabled before a household is loaded.
▲[[File:Sims-3-tutorial-seasonal-lot-marker-buydebug.jpg|thumb|BuyDebug option with question mark]]Some cheats in ''The Sims 3'' require testingcheatsenabled true before they can be activated, such as <code>buyDebug</code>, <code>enableLotLocking</code>, and <code>restrictBuildBuyInBuildings</code> cheats. Buydebug is used to buy most objects that are not normally obtainable in the [[
===The Sims 4===
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== Dangers of using the cheat ==
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It is a common misconception that enabling the cheat for long periods of time or saving the game while it is active will cause game crashes and data corruption. However, it is not the cheat itself that causes corruption, but rather the player's mishandling of its power.<ref name="one">[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?p=3716708#post3716708 Post on Mod the Sims] regarding the cheat</ref>
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