January 2023
I was having this issue as well; here was my solution:
+++ Press (i) while playing to toggle the inventory of a specific sim [use the sim who was using the pad last before it disappeared]
unfortunately this will happen every time you make art on it, so unless there’s an update you’ll have to get used to taking it out of their inventory; and if you purchased more than one each one should be in a specific inventory
February 2023
Product: The Sims 4
Platform:PlayStation 5
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? 1.69
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? None
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Buy a digital sketchpad and have the sim use it. Once they are done, it vanishes.
What happens when the bug occurs? My sim is a freelance artist and uses the sketchpad once then it disappears!!! I've searched all over the lot, it's not in any other Sims inventory, no one has been in the house to steal it and she hasn't been out to leave it anywhere. This is the second time its happened and she can't afford to keep buying new ones! They are $750 simoleons! This is apparently a known issue that was supposed to be fixed 3 years ago but it is still happening.
What do you expect to see? The sim should place the sketchpad down on a surface when their task is complete.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? No
I tried to upload a video but the file was too large. It showed how the sketchpad vanished after the task was completed twice and showed me buying it twice.
February 2023
If no one has answered this I just figured it out. It will be in your sims inventory
February 2023
February 2023
Hello! I know this question was years ago, but I had the same problem with Sims 4 in steam deck. But I found all the dissappearing digitalistic sketchpad! They were in my wall bookshelf. So if you have a book holder or shelf, I'd try to "open" it and check there!
Hope this helps someone ♡