Complete Sims 3 PC Cheats Guide: Console Commands & Shift-Click Tricks

Enable Cheats

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + C (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + C (Mac).
2. Type testingcheatsenabled true → Enter.
3. Console stays open; type commands below.

Essential Cheats

Needs & Skills (with testingcheatsenabled)

• Shift+Click Sim → Modify Traits, Trigger Age Transition, Edit in CAS.
• Shift+Click Mailbox → Make All Happy (fills all needs).
• stats.set_skill_level [SkillName] 10 – Max skill (e.g., stats.set_skill_level Cooking 10).
• sims.add_buff [BuffName] – Add moodlets (e.g., DivineMeal, Energized).

Relationships

• Shift+Click target Sim → Add to Family / Modify Relationship.
• relationship.add_bit [SimID] [SimID] romantic_Married – Instant marriage.

Building & World

• restrictbuildbuyinbuildings off – Edit dorms, hospitals, etc.
• terrain.paint – Terrain tools in build mode.

Finding Sim IDs

Hover over Sim in-game → ID shows in bottom-right (or use sims.get_sim_id_by_name [First] [Last] in console).

Note: Cheats are case-insensitive but require exact spelling. Disable with testingcheatsenabled false.