Game won't place objects in build mode

[ih8sushi · Accepted solution]

@Bluebellflora Got this fixed so I am sharing it with others. After a bit of sniffing around I found out the solution to this problem. So, removing your sims to launch another fresh game wasn't the problem because the fresh copy of the game was still acting up so this lead me to believe that the original files must be corrupted somehow. Someone asked me to repair the game with a fresh copy first (through the origin dashboard) to see if it worked and it did. Then I tested it on my original sims folder and selected repair game and it worked again. Tested it on the install on my spouses machine it worked as well as 3 of my other friends who were all having similar issues. Problem solved. If anyone is having these issues with certain objects not displaying - repair the game through the Origin console by selecting the game 'Sims 4' then clicking the little 'cog' icon, and select repair. This will fix any corrupted files without loosing any of the progress you made in the game.

[Bluebellflora]

@ih8sushi

Yep, repairing the game should never be underestimated That also confirms the issue is with the base game installation and not pack specific.

Thanks for sharing!

[mommyof4kings]

@ih8sushi I just started having this issue! I can buy 1 item from build mode, then the rest will just disappear! Then I have to go into play mode & back into build mode in order to get another item. I have repaired this game idk how many times! Idk what else to do! It doesn't even give me an option to update my game. Since I have started playing, there has been so update!

[JonaldoPC]

Yes just started having the same issue- have tried repair but no change

[abc700345295]

I had this issue the other day. I loaded up an old save file and it let me place items. I then went back into my glitched save file and it magically allowed me to place items again. This all started happening after I placed some lots I downloaded from the gallery. Unsure if that had anything to do with it.

[Bluebellflora]

@abc700345295

Could you provide the creator and name of these lots you downloaded? There have been issues with some gallery lots since the December patch.

[omgwtfitszee]

I am also having this issue even after repairing my game, deleting cache files, taking out mods, and just about everything I can think of. When I go to place objects, they vanish. I thought it was only happening on community lots at first but now it's happening even in my Sims home, rendering the game almost completely unplayable. However, I am on PC.

[Disgrace1994]

@omgwtfitszee I have also tried all the methods you have and have had no success.
I haven’t downloaded anything from the gallery and I don’t use mods. Just base game and expansions.
I only had this issue after updating the game.

[luthienrising]

@omgwtfitszee @Disgrace1994 Is this happening with a particular object? Or in a particular lot type?

[3xmwbdnncvze]

I CANT EVEN SEE THE OPTIONS TO PLACE OR REMOVE ITEMS POP UP IN BUILD MODE