Cheats

To enter cheats in The Sims 2, first open the command console by simultaneously pressing ctrl-shift-c. Note that cheats are case-sensitive. Values between square brackets means you will have to write only one from mentioned options. Some of the cheats that can be used here are as follows:

CHEATS FOR BASIC THE SIMS 2 GAME

Cheat entry format Cheat description
help lists all the cheats in the game
help [cheatname] displays specific information about the cheat
exit closes the cheat window
expand expands or contracts the cheat window
kaching add 1 000 §
motherlode add 50 000 §
moveObjects [on/off] Removes footprint limitation for all object placement in Buy Mode and Build Mode. Removes limitations placed on hand tool for when objects are in use, or are normally non-movable objects. Is known to cause issues with game elements, routing, hidden object generation and manipulation, etc. Note that using this cheat allows you to delete objects that normally cannot be deleted, such as Sims, the mailbox, and the garbage can. If you delete these objects, there is no way to get them back, so be careful!
boolProp snapObjectsToGrid [true/false] you may place objects without limits, they will not snap to ground grid
boolprop locktiles [true/false] unlock unavailable tiles outside od the lot (e.g. street)
boolprop constrainFloorElevation [true/false] you may raise/lower occupied terrain or floor
boolprop allObjectLightsOn [true/false] all lihts will turn on and stay turned on
TerrainType [desert/temperate] (use in neighborhood view)
changes terrain type to desert/temperate
StretchSkeleton [number] stretches skeleton; for default height for Sims it's 1.0
aging [on/off] Prevents Sims from aging. This can disrupt the carefully tuned gameplay balance, and will prevent little Johnny from ever growing up, so treat this cheat with care as well.
boolprop testingCheatsEnabled true (use in CAS room)
after entering cheat, push Shift + N and you'll get access to items, what aren't ordinarily swhown in catalogue (e.g. career clothing, body of rest or hair unkempt after electric shot)
autoPatch [on/off] This cheat lets you re-enable notifications when there is a game update available for The Sims 2. Just turn Autopatch on and go to the Custom Content Browser (the little snowflake button on the UCP in the neighborhood). If there's an update available you'll be asked whether you want to download it.
slowMotion [value] The slowMotion cheat takes one parameter: the "slowness" setting (such as slowMotion 4). This value ranges from 0 to 8 where 0 is normal speed and 8 is the slowest speed.
boolProp enablePostProcessing [true/false] Enables the use of postprocessing cheats (see below); very useful for movie making (also see below). Please note that you must have a video card that can handle pixel shaders in order to successfully use this cheat. If you use the cheats and you don’t have pixel shaders, the screen will most likely go partially dark, and will not come back until you turn off enablePostProcessing. If you turn on postprocessing, and you turn on cinematics, and a cinematic plays, you may also experience unwanted graphical glitches.
bloom [r g b x] (rgb is color) (x is the bloom amount) [0.0 - 1.0] This cheat adds a blur effect, like a sitcom flashback moment. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work.
vignette [centerX centerY X] (X is the vignetteing factor) [0.0 - 1.0] Adds a blur effect from the specified center. Using "vignette 0.5 0.5 0.5" should put some blurry bits at the edge of the screen. Vignette 0.5 0.5 1.0 is maximum edge blurryness. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work.
filmGrain [value] [0.0-1.0] This cheat makes the screen grainy. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work.
letterBox [value] [0.0-0.4] Adds a letterbox effect to the view. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work.

 

CHEATS FOR UNIVERSITY EXPANSION PACK

Cheat entry format Cheat description
changeLotZoning [residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety] Changes the zoning type of the lot. Before rezoning a lot using this cheat, make sure there are no Sims currently living in the lot. To use this cheat, enter the lot that you would like to rezone, and then enter the cheat, choosing one of these zoning options.
setHighestAllowedLevel [number] you may build more floors
boolProp dormSpecificToolsDisabled [true/false] enables build/buy mode tools that would normally be disabled when in a dorm lot
boolProp allow45DegreeAngleOfRotation [true/false] allows users to rotate any object in 45 degree increments instead of the 90 degree increments used for most objects; for rotating use keys with symbols < and >

 

CHEATS FOR NIGHTLIFE EXPANSION PACK

Cheat entry format Cheat description
familyfunds [FamilyName XXXX] assigns money value to a family from the neighborhood level
roofslopeangle [15-75] Adjust angle of all roofs on the lot
showHeadlines [on/off] (for all sims on lot)
Needed for moviemakers. Makes all thought balloons, speech balloons, and ++/-- type headlines hidden/visible.
unlockCareerRewards (for selected sim)
for the currently selected Sim, they immediately gain access to all career reward objects in the catalog
maxMotives (for all sims on lot, including NPCs)
maxes the motive bars of all Sims currently on the lot
motiveDecay [on/off] (for all sims on lot)
stops/starts motive decay
aspirationPoints [number] (for selected Sim)
applies the chosen aspiration level to the currently selected Sim
lockAspiration [on/off] (for all sims on lot)
stops aspiration decay/gain
aspirationLevel [0-5] (for selected sim)
gives a big chunk of aspiration reward points to the currently selected Sim
agesimscheat on enables aging cheat when Shift clicking on other Sims
setLotLightingFile [filename] Allows the player to create a new lighting file with specific lot lighting values. Used to make special light settings per lot.
terraintype concrete (použijte v náhledu na sousedství)
changes terrain type to concrete

 

CHEATS FOR OPEN FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION PACK

Cheat entry format Cheat description
AddneighbortoFamilycheat [on/off] it enables an interaction on non-controllable Sims to add them to your family
Forcetwins When a Sim is pregnant, this Sim has to be selected and the cheat entered. The Sim will automatically deliver twins.
Sethour [0-23] changes time
Plumbbobtoggle [on/off] This disables the plumbbob. Great for Moviemakers.

 

CHEATS FOR PETS EXPANSION PACK

Cheat entry format Cheat description
deleteAllFences this deletes all fences on your lot
deleteAllWalls this deletes all walls on your lot
deleteAllAwnings this deletes all awnings on your lot
deleteAllObjects [Doors/Windows/Stairs] this deletes all doors/windows/stairs on your lot
deleteAllHalfWalls this deletes all half walls on your lot
boolprop ControlPets [on/off] makes pet controllable, but their actions aren't cancellable
boolprop PetActionCancel [true/false] makes pet actions cancellable
boolprop DisablePuppyKittenAging [true/false] prevent kittens and pups from aging

 

CHEATS FOR SEASON EXPANSION PACK

Cheat entry format Cheat description
bugJarTimeDecay [on/off] Should you catch any fireflies in a jar, enabling this cheat will make them live forever! Makes for alluring lighting.

 

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