TwistedMexi's TOOL v2.9.2 Official.zip 1.4 MB
September 23, 2025

TOOL v2.9.2: Adventure Awaits Update

2.9.2 UPDATE:

  • Fixed UI visual glitches with 9/16/25 patch

  • Prepped for compatibility Adventure Awaits world and pack.

  • Fixed Pack Selection UI not displaying



    ===Previous Updates===

    TOOL v2.8 comes with a draggable dialog window! Just click on the TOOL dialog title and drag it to where you'd like the dialog to be. This setting will automatically load when starting a new game session.

Thanks everyone!

2.8.10 UPDATE:

  • Tracked down and fixed Escape issue, where dialogs would get "hidden" in queue and reappear when saving the game.

  • Fixed borders of dialogs lacking rounded edges.

2.8.9 UPDATE:

  • Updated compatibility for Businesses & Hobbies

Thank you to those who were patient. To those who were not, start.

2.8.7 UPDATE:

  • Added in-game detection & notice for conflicting UI mods (Typically UI Recolors)

  • Fixed off-lot objects disappearing on rental or apartment properties.

  • Fixed dragging functionality for TOOL dialogs.

  • Added compatibility with Life & Death world

2.8.3 UPDATE:

  • Adds compatibility for the Reaper Rewards Event.

2.7.2 UPDATE:

  • Please re-update to 2.7.2 to fix any remaining issues with TOOL's menu not showing in Better BuildBuy.

2.7.1 UPDATE:

  • Implemented temporary patch for EA scripted dialog issues.

  • Added necessary data for For Rent Pack and world.

2.7 UPDATE:

  • TOOL now has a Stay Open option in settings that will repeat the last command until the user click cancel.

  • By feedback patrons' decision, the stay open option is on by default. If you prefer not to use this option, please be sure to turn it off in settings when installing a fresh copy of TOOL.

  • Fixed a specific scenario where the move grid does not disappear, triggered by deactivating all objects before clicking OK to the move prompt.

2.6.4 UPDATE:

  • Fixed a bug that could cause the group selection box to not reappear after hiding it while the circle was not closed.

  • Fixed a bug that could compound an EA gallery bug and cause a LUIE.

2.6.3 UPDATE:

  • Fixed graphical issues with the 10-11-22 game patch.

  • Added compatibility for the new EA tutorial dialogs.

2.6 UPDATE:

  • TOOL now tells players when their script mods aren't turned on.

  • Added compatibility for the Moonwood Mill world that came with Werewolves.

2.5 UPDATES:

  • TOOL will now notify you in-game when an update is available. This should help reduce the amount of people clinging to year old versions of TOOL.

  • Due to a game bug introduced by EA several patches ago, off-lot objects were disappearing any time players loaded an apartment/dorm style lot. I've implemented a workaround for this.

  • Reduced the radius for closing the grouping box, as TOOL users are usually working in a smaller space than Create-A-World testers. This means you'll be able to click closer to the original point before it will snap close.

2.4 UPDATES:

  • The grouping box now supports any polygonal shape.

  • The grouping box visualizer follows terrain

  • The grouping box can now select multiple levels.

====Original Post====
Want TOOL in build mode? Grab Better BuildBuy as well! 

TOOL v2.3 brings a new feature called Rotate Around Center. It's a toggle in the rotate dialog that lets you choose whether group rotation will rotate all objects around their own axis, or around the group's center.

This video demonstrates the difference.

Many players requested this, as it'll allow them to rotate TOOL-only builds after they've finished, instead of having to plan which rotation they want to begin with. I hope everyone enjoys.

  • Rotation Around Center added to Rotate Dialog

  • Added an improved rotation indicator. The circle is now a gradient.
    Dim = 0. Bright = 360.
    Positive rotation amounts will always move dim -> bright.

❓❔❓ HOW TO USE ❓❔❓

TOOL Build Mode Quick-Start

  • Better BuildBuy must also be installed.

  • The usage is the same as regular TOOL, except you will automatically be placed in TOOL mode any time the TOOL dialog is open.

  • Toggle TOOL in build mode by pressing Shift+T

  • In addition, shift+clicking surfaces will automatically place a group box marker. This can be used in combination with the Toggle Group button to highlight many objects at once.

  • When the TOOL extension is open, ctrl+z and ctrl+y will handle the TOOL undo/redo instead of the buildbuy undo/redo.  Buildbuy undo still works when TOOL is closed.

  • If you're new to TOOL entirely, refer to my original tutorial.

TOOL Live Mode Quick-Start

  • No other mods are required.

  • Need to enter testingcheats true or you can optionally force it always on using my AlwaysTesting mod.

  • Shift+click objects for TOOL menu

  • Shift+click surfaces for TOOL options menus.

  • If you're new to TOOL entirely, refer to my original tutorial.

Install Instructions
⚠ FOLLOW IT WORD FOR WORD. ⚠

1. Delete any existing copies you have for TOOL.

2. DONT use any zip extract options. Instead, OPEN the "TwistedMexi's TOOL v2.9.2 Official" zip by clicking it and drag the "Tmex-TOOL" folder inside to your mods root. That's it! Do NOT restructure or modify the files in any way.

3. Make sure 👉Script👈 Mods are enabled in gameplay options -> "Other". Restart if it wasn't.

TOOL Draggable Demo (YouTube)

Comments (35)

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Emilly Suellem · September 1, 2026

o meu mod não está aparecendo no jogo, fiz da mesma forma como manda mas mesmo eu apertando no CTRL + T ela não aparece

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simellifluous · August 8, 2026

Better Exceptions is telling me that TOOL is broken... I'm having issues on the loading screen when I select a family to play...

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L. · August 20, 2026

same issue here

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Wayne Wilson · May 27, 2026

I am having problems. It seems TOOL is Incompatible with every other mod now. I nether had this problem before the last EA update. But since the last update I get incompatible for mods that are more recent and up to date than TOOL is so its semes to me that it is TOOL that's incompatible not the mods I use. And the only way to fix this is remove TOOL or is there a more recent version.

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TwistedMexi · May 27, 2026

That's not possible. Conflicts can only exist if another mod is editing the same resource file and hardly any other mods edit the same files as TOOL. You can run a Better Exceptions Conflict Report from BE's green welcome menu, or come to discord.twistedmexi.com to troubleshoot.

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Carlie Guadagnolo · September 25, 2025

Your mods truly make this game fun for me! Thank you for all your hard work. :)

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Lori Nyenhuis · September 24, 2025

Thank you!

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szanne7000 · September 23, 2025

You are armazing - thank you so much! 🔥🐐🔥

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joyyou10272009 · September 23, 2025

Did it an again. Thank you so much for the tool mod and I cannot create without it. It is always worth the wait. Thanks again

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joyyou10272009 · September 23, 2025

Sorry I hit enter by mistake. I love building in the Sims 4 and cannot l Th

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joyyou10272009 · September 23, 2025

I love to build in the Sims 4 and i

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Nessi · September 23, 2025

As a builder/decorator on the Sims 4 I cannot live without this mod so thank you a million times for this mod and all you do!!

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LeppLass · September 23, 2025

OMGOSH TY TY TY!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I saw this notification, my heart leapt!!! 😍😍😍

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Lili Fras · September 23, 2025

Thank you so much! I hope you had a nice vacation. Can you give me a link to where I can ask about some problems I have been experiencing with tool lately? Thanks.

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TwistedMexi · September 23, 2025

Discord.twistedmexi.com

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ChloeChippers · August 27, 2025

My tool mod isn't working at all, it won't pick up anything even using alt. It will open the menu when pressing shift and t. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling. Removing my other mods. Using an older version and it still doesn't work.

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hannemanart · August 22, 2025

Is anyone else having issues with TOOL not selecting objects? I tried resizing a painting, but it wouldn’t let me select it. I checked scale, elevate, or rotate—it just opens a blank screen.

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TwistedMexi · August 22, 2025

Paintings just behave weird and not all can be resized

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szanne7000 · August 22, 2025

😍🔥😍

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Heather Clark · August 21, 2025

I really appreciate you and everything you do for this community!

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Lisa Morris · August 21, 2025

Thank you!

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Squiddzzy · August 21, 2025

Thank you! Your hard work is appreciated.

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LeppLass · August 20, 2025

Awesomeeeeeee TY TY so much!!!!

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Galaxy012 · August 20, 2025

Thank you!

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EMPRESS KAY · August 10, 2025

I'm getting a pop-up in my game of the tool mod, not compatible with UI recolor?

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rainacozygamer · August 16, 2025

same. I hade to take my UI recolor out

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淑珍 袁 · July 31, 2025

When will it be updated?

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Barbie sim · July 18, 2025

are there any known conflicts with TOOL? i got an ingame popup that i have a tool conflict, for a mod that alters pop up dialogs, but i didn't add any new mods.. and never had this issue before, so im not sure whats causing it

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Barbie sim · July 19, 2025

so after testing with all the UI mods that came up with BE, none had issues with TOOL.. but i noticed this happens when you turn on organized debug. But you can still play your game and build.

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Aêlith NightBloom · July 12, 2025

Awesome sauce!!! Thanks for the update

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Hayley · July 11, 2025

Thank you!

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Christine Garand · July 11, 2025

Thank you!!!

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Naturally Nerdy Nems · July 11, 2025

We really appreciate you taking the time to update, will you be doing searchable pose as well because I dont even know how I played without it before.

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szanne7000 · July 11, 2025

🥰🤗🥰 Thank you! 🥰🤗🥰

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Jennifer Richmond · July 11, 2025

Thank you for all your updates! Your mods make the game so much better and I always appreciate how quickly you update.