Build & Buy Mode: Cheats, Tips & Tricks | The Sims 2

Hello everyone! This is the first time I've ever done a voice-over in English for the video. I hope you'll enjoy watching it!
Sorry in advance, if I mispronounced something or someone's name.
Timecodes:
- 00:25 - User Startup Cheats & Aliases
- 06:03 - Hotkeys
- 08:06 - Roofing & Missing Walls
- 08:48 - Default Replacements
Tutorials:
- How to Build in The Sims 2 by CozyPixels: • How to Build in The Si...
- How to Add a Garage to a House on a Foundation by Tea Addict: • The Sims 2: How to add...
- Functional Skylight Tutorial by MaksPlayground: • The Sims 2 Functional ...
- Building Made Easy - Ep. 1 - Roofing 1.0 by Simmergetic: • The Sims 2 How To Tuto...
Default Replacements:
- Away You Ugly Thing! - Wall Top Texture Replacement by Maranatah: modthesims.info/d/443534/away...
- Ceiling Default Replacement by Honeywell: modthesims.info/d/564982/ceil...
- A Little Greyer: Roof Trim Defaults by Honeywell: modthesims.info/d/555318/a-li...
- Four Roof Recolors: Maxis Textures by Honeywell: modthesims.info/d/555589/4-ro...
- White Glass Windows Replacements by slig: slig.dreamwidth.org/29486.html
- Rugs - zMOG!! Off Grid!! by HugeLunatic: modthesims.info/d/399650/rugs...
- Lunatech 'Lighten Up' Ceiling Light Fix by Menaceman44: modthesims.info/d/315720/luna...
Sources:
- The Sims Wiki: sims.fandom.com/wiki/Game_gui...
- Mod The Sims: modthesims.info/wiki.php?titl...
Music provided by Epidemic Sound:
Gavin Luke - For Those Who Know
Trevor Kowalski - Saltwater Glide
Magnus Ludvigsson - By the Creek
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[@safehaven9875]

I’m pretty selective when I watch sims 2 lets play. I love a very cozy and calming presence. Your videos put me at so much ease you just nail it for me. Been playing sims 2 for well over a decade. Gosh, i learn so many new things even today!

[@AlexArt]

Same as you, I still discover something new about the game these days, even though I've been playing it for a long time. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos, thank you very much for your feedback!

[@cocopm52]

Though playing this game for almost two decades, there are still some tips that I haven't discovered yet... 😂 Thank you so much for your tips anyway. 👍

[@samantharedacted9226]

bro you saved my life with 8:04 I been trying to fix this forever

[@AlexArt]

You're welcome!

[@soffox3489]

this is so helpful and easily explained, thank you!

[@grot4966]

Thank you, this was really helpful!

[@yellowcatmonkey]

what a wonderful tutorial 💖thank you 🌻

[@Anne-Lo]

GREAT video and useful tips !

[@DiscoTimelordASD]

I've only just started playing Sims2 so I have NO IDEA what I'm doing - thank you so much. This video was a blessing.

[@tonnerree1208]

Very neat and useful, thanks man

[@HakunaMatatalol]

Thank you!!! I'm kinda dumb in hotkeys and finding default stuff for my build mode. ❤️

[@TeaAddict]

Great video! I actually didn't know about using cntrl + alt to place two objects on the same bit of wall 😵 Sims 2, you genius.

[@AlexArt]

The game never ceases to amaze us. Thank you!

[@dalilfasola4284]

Loved your video! I learned new things thanks to you :)

[@AlexArt]

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@isabelladovale8095]

Very helpful tips indeed! Thanks!

[@AlexArt]

Glad to help, thank you!

[@oksasims1205]

Thank you for such a very clear video 😊👌

[@AlexArt]

No problem!

[@SvenMatthias]

Hi Alex! Very nice Videos and Tutorials! :)

[@AlexArt]

Thank you very much, Sven!

[@melss7503]

What a good video❤

[@Honeywell.]

Great job!

[@AlexArt]

Thank you!

[@user-en7rj7jw7j]

Thank you! Also, where did you get the nice CCs in your other videos? :)

[@AlexArt]

You're welcome! All CC links with credits can be found on my website.

[@hugos351]

Hello Alex 🙂 I just started to build my new town in the Sims 2. I have a question… Do you know if there is a code or a cheat to build on the whole field? I can't place walls at the ends of the field.

[@AlexArt]

Hi, Hugo! 😄 As far as I know, there is no cheat for building walls on the edge of a lot. Although I think you can modify it with Lot Adjuster tool. Here is a tutorial on how to build rowhouses, for example: voleste.livejournal.com/43052.html. Probably this is not exactly what you're looking for, but I hope you'll find it useful.

[@hugos351]

@@AlexArt thank you! 😊

[@oliwwia623]

That's sounds funny but what button on the keyboard do you use for boolprop snapObjectstoGrid true?

[@AlexArt]

As far as I know, you can't switch that cheat by using a button.

[@oliwwia623]

@@AlexArt I mean moving the subject

[@AlexArt]

Do you mean setquartertileplacement cheat then? You can activate and deactivate it by pressing CTRL+F.

[@jacquelinelanda1084]

What computer version are you using. I use windows 10 pro. I can't get boolprop to work.

[@AlexArt]

I don't think it depends on OS. Mine is also Windows 10 Pro. It works perfectly fine.

[@jacquelinelanda1084]

@@AlexArt Maybe I'm just doing it wrong 😪

[@ViniZiello]

I will never undertand why they allowed us to use a cheat for 45⁰ but didnt make it a part of the game by default.

[@AlexArt]

I know, right? I guess we'll never know. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nc5193]

I don't have "userstartup" Only broadcast, userprops and video capture?

[@AlexArt]

No worries, you can create the file. More info here: sims.fandom.com/wiki/Game_guide:Userstartup.cheat

[@nc5193]

@@AlexArt thank you :)

[@sarahye6926]

Where did u get the kitchen cc??

[@AlexArt]

It's Tranquility Kitchen Set created by Holy Simoly. The set is included in Donation Pack 2. You can find it in this archive shared by HugeLunatic on SFS: simfileshare.net/folder/5981/