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REMOVED AS ITS OUT OF DATE. GET THE LATEST VERSION VIA TwistedMexi.com2.6.7 UPDATE:

Updated for Chestnut Ridge World

2.6.6 UPDATE:

Updated for San Sequoia World

2.6.5 UPDATE:

Updated for Infants Patch.

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.

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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.

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TOOL Mod Just Got An Upgrade! - TOOL v2.4 | The Sims 4

TOOL just got a nice upgrade from one of Create-A-World's features. The grouping box used for CAW's preset tool has been used to replace TOOL's old square grouping box. Now you can define any shape you like. If you'd like to try the TOOL v2.4 release candidate, you can do so on my Patreon. https://Patreon.com/TwistedMexi Public release is planned for 2/11/22 The Socials: Grab my Mods and Cheats @ https://TwistedMexi.com Join me on Patreon @ https://Patreon.com/TwistedMexi Follow me on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TwistedMexi Chat or Get Support on Discord: https://discord.twistedmexi.com

Comments

Soulsistersims

You´re the best and so fast. Thank you so much

hparoon98

You are amazing!! Thank you for all your hard work 🥰

Kira A

Thank you so much!

Mila Mar

I can do without cc such as furniture, but I can't do without your mods. Thank you for updating so quickly!

Jacki

Thank you for updating so quickly! I never open my game after an EA update until I have all your mods updated as well. 💜

Cryzapphir

That was really quick. The infants update broke all my mods. Thanks a lot

Céleste Cloud

Thank you thank you thank you for such quick updates, you're a magician !!

JeffreysAboy

Hi there, thanks for all of your work! I'm having a small issue even with the updated TOOL where if I click on something that's sorted by room in Build/Buy it shows the entire DEBUG and Liveedit menu rather than just the items in that category. Super sorry if this has already been answered! Thank you :)

JeffreysAboy

Thanks so much, I missed that update.

Steiner Silvia

new world map does not appear with growing together when tool mod is in mods folder :(

TwistedMexi

Yes, this is something TOOL has to be updated for every time a world is added. Coming shortly.

TrePrinceMadeIt

can you let us know when this is updated

CovetCat

You are amazing! All this and CAW, too -- tell me, do you ever sleep?

Maerndy

Thanks so much for all the work you do!

Emmerson Fitts

The new update fixed the issue with the high school pack world fading to white and crashing my game, but now the same thing happens to san sequoia. I don't mind waiting for the next pack update to TOOL for the fix, I just haven't seen anyone talking about it? Am I doing something wrong?

Allegra Woolmer-doe

I can use the shift click option but I can’t open the menu by using shift+t in build mode is this just a Mac feature?

Gibbs Style Gaming (edited)

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2026-09-05 06:00 I get a white screen for san sequoia and tested out all mods and it only happens with tool. I have chosen tool over being able to use new world
2023-04-13 23:39

SensitiveSimmsie

i have tool and better buildbuy and tool will not pop up

Anastas Radonski

Is it possible to find an older version somewhere? I have the game version 1.90 and because of this (maybe) there are visual bugs. Or the new version of the mod should be compatible with the old version of the game?

Lucia The Sylveon

One of the best Mods out there, its one of my favorites, I love it, I need it and can't play the Sims without Tools!

Jocelle

will this have a negative effect on gameplay if i don't have the GT pack?

Katy Close

how do i download this?

HopeSwanJones815

TOOL is my favorite mod! My builds have improved because of it, and I'm so grateful that you created it, and better build buy! Do you know if today's update broke either of them, or if the horse pack will? The update made build mode look strange, so I've been checking to see which mods might be broken.

SoulSisterSims

Its the better build mod who cause this. I removed it from the Folder and it looks how suppose to look :) I think he will updatet his mod pretty soon as always ♥

PM

I have the same problem, I just found out after updating the game today.

SoulSisterSims

U Welcome. Maybe he just waited for the Horse Ranch Pack and than he will update the mods. I cant and wont build without the tool mod....lol

Corona MacGuinness

Uh... TwistedMexi? "Appaloosa Plains" was the TS3 Horse World. I haven't played it myself yet but everything I've seen says the TS4 Horse World is "Chestnut Ridge" .

Kellie Schiavone

Finally taking the TOOL plunge! Thank you for your amazing mods. I can't wait to make my neighborhoods more lively and varied!

DariusDarkElf

Hello, I've noticed this seems broken since the newest patch and pack! Can't wait for it to be fixed, I use this TOOL religiously and decorating is not fun anymore without the freedom. Since the update and pack release, I noticed the issue where it causes white screen/crashes when opening the werewolf world again!

TnT_Terry

Oh thank goodness, you are amazing to have this out so quickly. As for BBB, I noticed that glitchiness last night, so will look forward to the update. Just don't feel obligated to rush, you need to take some "you" time as well ;)

Lucia The Sylveon

Thanks for the update, it was still working yesterday with the last patch, at least for me.. but I'll remove the old one and drag the new one in the mods folder, and I knew BBB wouldn't work with the newest patch because of FreeCam, I'm a noob at Modding myself but I knew, that the FreeCam is already with BBB and EA added it in the game could cause issues, so I moved it away from my mods folder. I'll look soon for the update, but don't feel in rush to do that, have your free time as well. Happy Simming

AmusingIngenue (edited)

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2026-09-05 06:00 Hi TwistedMexi! I love your work, you're amazing! I noticed that since the update/new pack, I can't bring TOOL up with shift-T, whether I'm in build mode or live mode. I don't have BBB enabled so that probably explains the build mode issue, but I thought I'd let you know that tool *might* be broken (it could be user error 🤷‍♀️). Anyway, thanks for all you do! Rock on! 🤘🫶
2023-07-21 16:51

VICCS

The Menu still crashed babeee

Gayming System

yeah i have been having the same issue i temporly put the old BBB in and it worked so it might be that

kirsten lynn

thank you for always being on top of your mods! i take pleasure in knowing that when there is an update i can count on you! thanks!!<3