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Change Objects From Build Mode to Buy Mode in 'The Sims'

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Have you ever had your stairs turn into windows? Or windows into plants? If so, you have too many objects in the build mode. In order to fix the problem you'll need to make the object appear in build mode.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: N/A

Here's How:

  1. Open The Sims Transmogrifrier. You can download the program for free at Lush Creations.
  2. Objects are listed by their file name on the left. Find a build mode object, such as a window you've downloaded.
  3. In the upper right hand side, click on the Edit Object button.
  4. Click Edit Definition.
  5. Find Room Flags, and then select the room you would like the object to appear in.
  6. Find Build Mode Type and select none.
  7. Click OK to exit out of the screens. Your object will now appear in the buy mode.

What You Need:

  • "The Sims"
  • The Sims Transmogrifrier

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