Build Mode

"Customize Everything"

• When moving a family into a lot the player can choose to buy houses furnished or unfurnished.
• The sledge hammer tool has been enhanced, the player can now drag an area to delete multiple objects.
• When placing objects against a diagonal wall the object will snap into place perfectly.
• There's a roof height slider.
• The biggest lot size is 64x64 (same as a 5x5).
• There is an option for Auto-Roofs. So, while the player builds, the roof automatically appears.
• There’s a button that paints / carpets the entire room (instead of holding Shift).
• The player can set light colors and brightness levels (both indoor and out).
• There is now a square terrain paint brush. Imagine using it to paint a sidewalk.
• The player can change the floor and walls of a pool. (Note: This is also available in The Sims 2: Seasons.)
• The maximum width of a set of stairs is 8 tiles.
• There are single tile doors, double tile doors, single tile doors that center on double tiles, and even three tile doors.
• There are ceilings under ANY floor tile placed. At this time, the player cannot recolor the ceiling without Ambitions.
• The maximum number of floors is 5.
• 1/2 walls were released at the same time as Late Night.
• The player can move many wall objects up and down on walls as of Late Night.
• As of November 2010 players can create round pool edges.
• 45 and 90 degree rotation comes with the game. Holding the ALT key allows free placing and rotation.
• The player cannot import patterns into the game yet without a mod.
• The player can move the mailbox and trash can anywhere on the lot.
• The player can click on any external door on the lot and set it to become the new front door.
• Fences rise with terrains.
• There is a tool that allows the player to push walls in or out without the wall and objects having to be removed first. Instead, they move with the wall(s).
• Career buildings and some community lots are rabbit holes in the base game.