🛠️ Opening the Sims 4 cheat console on Mac
by BluebellfloraOriginal Post
There always seems to be some confusion over how to open the cheat console on a Mac because Mac users normally substitute the CMD key for the CTRL key in everyday Mac usage (CMD + C, CMD + V for copying and pasting for example). In Sims 4 however this is not the case.
To open the cheat console when playing the game in macOS you use CTRL, Shift and C. It has always been this combination in Sims 4, never the CMD key.
There are a few, limited exceptions to this which are dependant on Mac configuration and NOT the game controls:
- if the modifier keys have been changed from the default setting in System Preferences/Settings > Keyboard. Apple help page here.
- If other 3rd party apps installed on the Mac interfere with the default keyboard settings such as video or screen capture software.
- if the Input Source in System Preferences > Keyboard has been changed from the default language settings.
- broken CTRL key(s)
System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts for changing modifier keys:
Windows users, see this thread [READ FIRST] Cheat console doesn't open
- The Sims 3 Mac Forum - | - The Sims 4 Mac Forum -
I think it should be CTRL, Shift + C
Good Luck
Crin
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Try ctl-shift-c instead.
Good Luck
Crin
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Any background programs that could be interfereing ?
Good Luck
Crin
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I hear time machine can sometimes be a problem ?
EDIT: Could you try this: http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/13332863/#Comment_13332863 ?
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I dont have time machine enabled.
And I tried the keyboard/language setting change... still didnt work 
