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2.9.2 UPDATE:

Fixed UI visual glitches with 9/16/25 patch

Prepped for compatibility Adventure Awaits world and pack.

Fixed Pack Selection UI not displaying===Previous Updates===TOOL v2.8 comes with a draggable dialog window! Just click on the TOOL dialog title and drag it to where you'd like the dialog to be. This setting will automatically load when starting a new game session.

Thanks everyone!

2.8.10 UPDATE:

Tracked down and fixed Escape issue, where dialogs would get "hidden" in queue and reappear when saving the game.

Fixed borders of dialogs lacking rounded edges.

2.8.9 UPDATE:

Updated compatibility for Businesses & Hobbies

Thank you to those who were patient. To those who were not, start.

2.8.7 UPDATE:

Added in-game detection & notice for conflicting UI mods (Typically UI Recolors)

Fixed off-lot objects disappearing on rental or apartment properties.

Fixed dragging functionality for TOOL dialogs.

Added compatibility with Life & Death world

2.8.3 UPDATE:

Adds compatibility for the Reaper Rewards Event.

2.7.2 UPDATE:

Please re-update to 2.7.2 to fix any remaining issues with TOOL's menu not showing in Better BuildBuy.

2.7.1 UPDATE:

Implemented temporary patch for EA scripted dialog issues.

Added necessary data for For Rent Pack and world.

2.7 UPDATE:

TOOL now has a Stay Open option in settings that will repeat the last command until the user click cancel.

By feedback patrons' decision, the stay open option is on by default. If you prefer not to use this option, please be sure to turn it off in settings when installing a fresh copy of TOOL.

Fixed a specific scenario where the move grid does not disappear, triggered by deactivating all objects before clicking OK to the move prompt.

2.6.4 UPDATE:

Fixed a bug that could cause the group selection box to not reappear after hiding it while the circle was not closed.

Fixed a bug that could compound an EA gallery bug and cause a LUIE.

2.6.3 UPDATE:

Fixed graphical issues with the 10-11-22 game patch.

Added compatibility for the new EA tutorial dialogs.

2.6 UPDATE:

TOOL now tells players when their script mods aren't turned on.

Added compatibility for the Moonwood Mill world that came with Werewolves.

2.5 UPDATES:

TOOL will now notify you in-game when an update is available. This should help reduce the amount of people clinging to year old versions of TOOL.

Due to a game bug introduced by EA several patches ago, off-lot objects were disappearing any time players loaded an apartment/dorm style lot. I've implemented a workaround for this.

Reduced the radius for closing the grouping box, as TOOL users are usually working in a smaller space than Create-A-World testers. This means you'll be able to click closer to the original point before it will snap close.

2.4 UPDATES:

The grouping box now supports any polygonal shape.

The grouping box visualizer follows terrain

The grouping box can now select multiple levels.

====Original Post====Want TOOL in build mode? Grab Better BuildBuy as well! 

TOOL v2.3 brings a new feature called Rotate Around Center. It's a toggle in the rotate dialog that lets you choose whether group rotation will rotate all objects around their own axis, or around the group's center.This video demonstrates the difference.Many players requested this, as it'll allow them to rotate TOOL-only builds after they've finished, instead of having to plan which rotation they want to begin with. I hope everyone enjoys.

Rotation Around Center added to Rotate Dialog

Added an improved rotation indicator. The circle is now a gradient.Dim = 0. Bright = 360.Positive rotation amounts will always move dim -> bright.

❓❔❓ HOW TO USE ❓❔❓

TOOL Build Mode Quick-Start

Better BuildBuy must also be installed.

The usage is the same as regular TOOL, except you will automatically be placed in TOOL mode any time the TOOL dialog is open.

Toggle TOOL in build mode by pressing Shift+T

In addition, shift+clicking surfaces will automatically place a group box marker. This can be used in combination with the Toggle Group button to highlight many objects at once.

When the TOOL extension is open, ctrl+z and ctrl+y will handle the TOOL undo/redo instead of the buildbuy undo/redo.  Buildbuy undo still works when TOOL is closed.

If you're new to TOOL entirely, refer to my original tutorial.

TOOL Live Mode Quick-Start

No other mods are required.

Need to enter testingcheats true or you can optionally force it always on using my AlwaysTesting mod.

Shift+click objects for TOOL menu

Shift+click surfaces for TOOL options menus.

If you're new to TOOL entirely, refer to my original tutorial.

Install Instructions⚠ FOLLOW IT WORD FOR WORD. ⚠

1. Delete any existing copies you have for TOOL.

2. DONT use any zip extract options. Instead, OPEN the "TwistedMexi's TOOL v2.9.2 Official" zip by clicking it and drag the "Tmex-TOOL" folder inside to your mods root. That's it! Do NOT restructure or modify the files in any way.3. Make sure 👉Script👈 Mods are enabled in gameplay options -> "Other". Restart if it wasn't.

Files

TOOL Draggable Demo

Quick video preview of a coming TOOL feature.

Comments

Jennifer Richmond

Thank you for all your updates! Your mods make the game so much better and I always appreciate how quickly you update.

szanne7000

🥰🤗🥰 Thank you! 🥰🤗🥰

Naturally Nerdy Nems

We really appreciate you taking the time to update, will you be doing searchable pose as well because I dont even know how I played without it before.

Hayley

Thank you!

RobertAtNyte

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Barbie sim

are there any known conflicts with TOOL? i got an ingame popup that i have a tool conflict, for a mod that alters pop up dialogs, but i didn't add any new mods.. and never had this issue before, so im not sure whats causing it

Barbie sim

so after testing with all the UI mods that came up with BE, none had issues with TOOL.. but i noticed this happens when you turn on organized debug. But you can still play your game and build.

TwistedMexi

Nothing in organized debug would cause the tool conflict message to come up. That's triggered purely by the script not getting a message from tool's UI files. Come to the discord for support.

Barbie sim

I posted in the discord yesterday and today but no reply i figured you guys are busy

TwistedMexi

Most of support is in the same time zone. I'm not available right now but if it's been a few hrs and you don't get help, just politely ping one of the helpers. Stuff gets buried quick by bot responses .Thanks

淑珍 袁

When will it be updated?

Erin Walton

I keep getting an error: Possible Cause: Server\traits\trait_tracker.py I’ve done the 50/50 method, repaired the game, deleted all of the traits I had installed, and I have the mod manager and it tells me everything is updated to date. Has anyone seen this before?? 😩😩 it seems to have messed up my needs meters. It only shows fun and social.

EMPRESS KAY

I'm getting a pop-up in my game of the tool mod, not compatible with UI recolor?

rainacozygamer

same. I hade to take my UI recolor out

Lilith Coan

After the newest base game update I haven't been able to save my game. I don't mean to rush you I was just wondering how soon this could be resolved as I am mainly a builder? Please let me know, however please don't rush yourself! Thank you!

LeppLass

Awesomeeeeeee TY TY so much!!!!

Squiddzzy

Thank you! Your hard work is appreciated.

Heather Clark

I really appreciate you and everything you do for this community!

hannemanart

Is anyone else having issues with TOOL not selecting objects? I tried resizing a painting, but it wouldn’t let me select it. I checked scale, elevate, or rotate—it just opens a blank screen.

TwistedMexi

Paintings just behave weird and not all can be resized

hannemanart

Okie dok, so I tried it with other objects and TOOL works like a dream but no matter the painting, CC or base game, I click it to have it turn green to resize, elevate, etc, but it's stuck on that grab hand (does that make sense) and won't even allow me to click it to turn green.

Wither

Hii sorry to bother you but my games arent loading households. Better exceptions says its from this mod but when i took it out it says its from instance_manager.py I was just wondering if i could get help with it. i hope you have a good day <3

ChloeChippers

My tool mod isn't working at all, it won't pick up anything even using alt. It will open the menu when pressing shift and t. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling. Removing my other mods. Using an older version and it still doesn't work.

hannemanart

Hey, it's working exactly as it should again... I dunno what the heck happened and Im not gonna question it... Thanks for your patience

Lili Fras

Thank you so much! I hope you had a nice vacation. Can you give me a link to where I can ask about some problems I have been experiencing with tool lately? Thanks.

LeppLass

OMGOSH TY TY TY!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I saw this notification, my heart leapt!!! 😍😍😍

Nessi

As a builder/decorator on the Sims 4 I cannot live without this mod so thank you a million times for this mod and all you do!!

joyyou10272009

Sorry I hit enter by mistake. I love building in the Sims 4 and cannot l Th

joyyou10272009

Did it an again. Thank you so much for the tool mod and I cannot create without it. It is always worth the wait. Thanks again

szanne7000

You are armazing - thank you so much! 🔥🐐🔥

Carlie Guadagnolo

Your mods truly make this game fun for me! Thank you for all your hard work. :)

Wayne Wilson

I am having problems. It seems TOOL is Incompatible with every other mod now. I nether had this problem before the last EA update. But since the last update I get incompatible for mods that are more recent and up to date than TOOL is so its semes to me that it is TOOL that's incompatible not the mods I use. And the only way to fix this is remove TOOL or is there a more recent version.

TwistedMexi

That's not possible. Conflicts can only exist if another mod is editing the same resource file and hardly any other mods edit the same files as TOOL. You can run a Better Exceptions Conflict Report from BE's green welcome menu, or come to discord.twistedmexi.com to troubleshoot.

simellifluous

Better Exceptions is telling me that TOOL is broken... I'm having issues on the loading screen when I select a family to play...

L.

same issue here

Emilly Suellem

o meu mod não está aparecendo no jogo, fiz da mesma forma como manda mas mesmo eu apertando no CTRL + T ela não aparece