How to Edit Uneditable Lots in Sims 4

Have you ever tried to customize a special lot in The Sims 4, like Sylvan Glade, the Magic Realm, or even the Chalet Gardens in Windenburg?

You’ve probably hit a brick wall as the game says, “You can’t edit this lot.” Frustrating, right?

Well, don’t worry! Thanks to cheats, it’s now possible to freely edit uneditable lots in Sims 4. You just need to know how. In this guide, you’ll learn how to edit uneditable lots in Sims 4 for full autonomy.

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Why Are Some Lots “Uneditable”?

Before diving in, it’s important to understand why EA locks certain lots. Usually, it’s because they’re tied to special game features or story elements. These can include:

• Secret areas like Sylvan Glade or Forgotten Grotto

• Special venues like the Hospital, Police Station, or Science Lab

• Decorative “background” areas like Chalet Gardens

However, some players take prize in customizing everything in their world. If you’re the same and want your virtual world to match your taste and look a certain way, you can use cheat codes and a few tools to make changes without breaking your save.

How to Edit Uneditable Lots in Sims 4

There are a few methods you can use to edit uneditable lots in Sims 4. However, you must first turn on cheats for any of the methods to work. Just open the cheat console box by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C and then type testingcheats true. You’ll get a prompt on the screen that reads “Cheats are enabled.”

If you want an in-depth guide on how to turn on cheats, read our article How to Enable Cheats in Sims 4.

After turning on cheats, use these methods:

Method 1: Use the “bb.enablefreebuild” Cheat

This is the fastest and easiest method, perfect for:

• Active career lots (Hospital, Police Station, Science Lab)

• Residential/Community lots in hidden or locked neighborhoods

Follow these steps to enable cheats using this method:

1. Enter the lot via gameplay (e.g., go to work or visit).

2. Open the cheat code box:
   PC/Mac: Ctrl + Shift + C
   Console: L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 (all at once)

3. Type:

   bb.enablefreebuild

4. Hit Enter and click the Build Mode icon.

Now, you’re free to edit the lot however you like. You can customize the lot to suit your taste and preference, whether that’s grunge, goth, modern, or rustic. You can also use the terrain tool to edit the landscaping.

📝 Tip: This cheat is great for customizing the Hospital with baby stuff or giving the Science Lab a major tech upgrade.

Method 2: Use the “Manage Worlds” Workaround

This method is useful for locked venues like the Chalet Gardens or hidden venues that don’t show up in the regular world view. Follow these steps:

1. Open your game and go to Manage Worlds.

2. Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the cheat console.

3. Enter:

   testingcheats on

4. Shift + click on the locked lot.

5. Select Build or Edit in Build Mode (if the option appears).

If the lot doesn’t show any options, you can still try visiting it in Live Mode and then using bb.enablefreebuild method mentioned above.

Method 3: Use Mods for Full Control

If you want full control of your build, use mods. They’re ideal if you’re editing hidden worlds like:

• Sixam

• Sylvan Glade

• Magic Realm

I’ll list some of the mods you can use below:

T.O.O.L by TwistedMexi

T.O.O.L is a build mod that allows you to:

• Move, rotate, and scale objects anywhere, even off-lot

• Access areas you normally can’t build in, like:

  • Public space around apartments

  • Parks and hidden areas in world neighborhoods

  • Secret lot decorations (trees, roads, props)

While you can’t directly open certain lots in Build/Buy (like apartments, hallways or public world spaces), T.O.O.L lets you manipulate objects in those areas with a bit of trickery: Here’s how to use T.O.O.L to edit uneditable lots:

1. Install T.O.O.L Mod from twistedmexi.com

2. Go to the lot you want to edit (even if it’s locked)

3. Enter Build/Buy using:

   • bb.enablefreebuild or T.O.O.L’s in-game interface

4. Place an object on the edge of your lot

5. Use T.O.O.L to move it outside the lot boundary (into the “uneditable” zone). This will make it editable.

6. You can now rotate, move, elevate, scale, or place objects in those restricted areas

7. Combine with bb.showhiddenobjects and bb.showliveeditobjects for full decorative control

Zerbu’s Venue Changes

It does the following:

• Unlocks custom venue types added by other mods.

• Changes the lot type of special lots, like Chalet Gardens, Myshuno Meadows, or even the Mt. Komorebi Summit.

• Make world-specific lot types, like Beaches, available in all worlds.

Tips for Editing Hidden Lots Safely

• Remember to back up your save before editing special lots.

• Don’t delete key objects tied to game functions (like the science equipment in the lab).

• If you’re building in Sylvan Glade or Sixam, be aware that Sims can’t live there without mods.

If you love building and design and want to know all the cheats you can use, read our article on All Sims 4 Build Cheats. This in-depth guide has all the tips and tricks, including the alt key and how to raise and lower objects.

Conclusion

The Sims 4 has plenty of beautiful worlds to live in, but sometimes, you may want to tweak them a bit more. With these tricks and tools, you can unlock your creativity and create even the most elusive places in the game.

For example, you can turn that rundown hospital into a healing haven or transform the Magic Realm into a wizarding café. The possibilities are endless when you break the barrier.

I hope you enjoyed this read! Leave any comments or thoughts below.

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