Secret Debug Commands

This is a sub-page of The Sims 3 (Windows).

All these commands are accessed via the Create a World's Edit-Ingame tool or via mods, which can be found below.

Getting started#

To open the command console and use any type of cheat in The Sims 3, you need to press Ctrl ⇧ Shift C.

Screenshot showing how game categorises cheats. In order to access some debug commands you need to have this mod installed. This mod changes one .dll found in gamefiles to an unlocked version that disables the game's check for a debug version.

This mod shouldn't be used in normal gameplay due to bugged camera and other issues!

Debug Command	What it does...
resetDnP	Resets the dreams and promises manager of the currently selected Sim. Using "-all" will reset all Sims in the current house's DnP managers.
cleanhouseholds	Cleans up non-instantiated Sims in all households (except for the Service household).
piemenu	Toggles pie menu head, display of all failure reasons, or definition class names.
lifetimehappiness	Adds 50000 spendable lifetime happiness points to the selected Sim.
lookat	Toggles lookats for the actor currently selected. Displays lookat scores.
killplantableobjects	Deletes all ingredients and plantable non-ingredients in the world.
refreshmotives	Refreshes motives if they have got corrupted.
refreshhouseholdthumbnails	Refreshes all of the world's household thumbnails.
refreshlotthumbnails	Refreshes all of the world's lot thumbnails.
refreshsimthumbnails	Refreshes all of the world's sim thumbnails.
sacsdump	Dumps managed sacs data.
playobjectsound	Plays the given audio clip as a positional sound on the active Sim.
stopobjectsounds	Kills all object sounds started by playobjectsound.
esrbchecks	Turns periodic ESRB violation checks on or off. Assumes all if type omitted. Toggles if on/off omitted.
loginteractions	Logs all interactions on all Sims to the InteractionQueue channel.
findsimwithoutfit	Finds Sim with given outfit.
showbroadcast	Toggles debug draw of all gameplay broadcasters.
showwalkdist	Toggles debug draw of walk style ranges.
zoom	Camera zooms to the specified object id.
storyprogression	Sets the story progression mode.
meta	Toggles debug display of meta/local (for autonomy debugging).
debuglots	Toggles debug display of lots (for meta-autonomy debugging).
worldbuilderimport	Imports character data from a spreadsheet that is passed in as the first parameter.
worldbuilderoutput	Outputs the information about the current world needed for the worldbuilder spreadsheet.
nukecruftysims	Ensures that the number of sims and households in the world are consistent with the xml.
SaveUniform	Saves out parts of the current outfit.
LoadUniform	Overlay current sim with named uniform.
DeleteAllObjects	Deletes objects of given type. Use: DeleteAllObjects [FullTypeName,Assembly] Ex: DeleteAllObjects Sims3.Gameplay.Objects.Toys.Football,Sims3GameplayObjects.
exterminate	Kills a specified number of random Sims.
spawn	Creates a specified number of random Sims.
debugSocial	Turns social debugging on and off.
killobject	Deletes a game object. Usage: killobject
routedebuglog	Toggles the route debug log on/off. You can also turn it off or on explicitly by passing parameter "on" or "off". Usage: routedebuglog ["on" or "off"].
DisplayLotPackageFileName	Switches lot tooltips on and off.
money	Sets family funds of the selected Sim. Usage: 'money' gives $1000000, 'money ' gives $number.
purgegenealogy	Purges distant genealogy relations.
logobjects	Logs all objects on the current or specified lot. Usage: logobjects [lot].
stressreset	Stresses resetting an object. Usage: stressreset [objectId].
resetservicenpctraits	Iterates through the current service NPC Sims and resets their traits. Usage: resetservicenpctraits.
babyboom	Adds a baby and a toddler to every household in the world.
interactioninfo	Adds interaction information to queue and Sim mouseover text.
situationinfo	Adds situation information to Sim mouseover text.
resetEveryone	Sets all Sims in the world to reset. Usage: resetEveryone.
BuildBuyEnabledForLot	Enables build buy for the current active lot or specified lot. Usage: BuildBuyEnabledForLot [true/false][lot-Optional].
ancientCoinCount	Sets family ancient count total. Usage: 'ancientCoinCount' displays current amount, 'ancientCointCOunt ' gives $number.
worldname	Overrides world name. Usage: worldname [world names].
visalevel	Sets the visa level for the current world. Usage: 'visalevel' displays current visa level, 'visalevel <WorldName - Optional>' sets $number as the visa level for the current world or specified world (optional).
lights	Sets light intensities. Usage: 'lights [all/outdoor] [intensity]'.
visaPoints	Sets the visa points for the current world. Usage: 'visapoints <WorldName - Optional>' sets $number as the visa points for the current world or specified world (optional).
cleanUpNectarBottles	Meant to be run from world builder-destroys all nectar bottles that are in inventories.
removeallpuddles	Removes all puddles in the world.
togglelotlocalizationkeys	When toggled to true, this displays the localization keys for the lot's name, address, and description in the EditTownInfoPanel that you see after clicking the Map tag.
givexptooccupation	If there is an active sim, XP will be given to the sim. Usage: 'givexptocareer '.
zoomToSim	If we can find the sim with the given Id in the world, the camera will zoom to the sim. Usage: 'zoomToSim '.
ensureServiceNpcOutfits	Iterates through the current service NPC Sims and ensures that they have the appropriate uniforms. It'll skip Grim Reaper and FakeMataAutonomy services. Usage: ensureServiceNpcOutfits.
forceSetCelebrityLevel	For all the possible sims in the world, sets their celebrity level to the provided level (if they can be celebrities). Usage: 'forceSetCelebrityLevel '.
displayCelebrityLevelHistogram	Outputs the distribution of sim counts for individual celebrity levels. Usage: 'displayCelebrityLevelHistogram'.
displayVampireStats	Outputs the current vampire population stats. Usage: 'displayVampireStats'.
forceElders	Populates any empty lots with households of 8 elders. Usage: 'forceElders'.
forceAddPlayedGigs	Adds gigs played to the current sim. Sim must be in a band already. Usage: 'forceAddPlayedGigs '.
tryStartNpcParty	Try to start an Npc party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcParty , Try to start an Npc party 5 hours from now. Valid OutfitStyle (Everyday, Formal, Swimwear) bool is optional whether it is a celebrity inviting you for your great party.
generateObjectStatisticsOnLots	For the given world, iterates on the lots and displays the object counts. Usage: 'generateObjectStatisticsOnLots'.
makePet	Adds a pet with specified outfit and gender to the current household. Parameters are optional, randomize gender and outfit if not provided.
makePetLocal	Used for testing outfits on your local machine. For example, "makePetLocal ad ProtoDog" will add an adult dog with the ProtoDog outfit to the current household. Gender parameter is optional.
exportOutfitXML	Dump the current outfit of CAS Sim in XML format.
showNpcRoles	Show all NPC Roles in the world. Role type is optional for only showing locations of NPCs that have that role. Color is for color to show for that specific roleType. Usage: 'showNpcRoles <Color.Preset>'.
showPetPool	Show all Pet Pools that are in the world. Pool type is optional for. Usage: 'showPetPools <Color.Preset>'.
showPetPoolStats	Show the number of the pets in each pool.
visualizeSims	Shows all Sims registered to the visualization category. Available categories: . You can get the category name from GPEs. Usage: 'visualizeSims '.
fixupPetPools	This cheat is for EP5 world only. It ensures that the PetPoolManager mapping of types to Sim descriptions is consistent.
showSimStats	This cheat is to assist in understanding the sim instantiation histogram. This helps Design/GPEs figure out why there could be a surge in sim instantiation. Usage: 'showSimStats off' stops the command.
ShowPerformanceScore	Shows performance score values via TNS messages. Usage: 'ShowPerformanceScore [on/off]'.
SetPerformanceScore	Sets performance score to value. Usage: 'SetPerformanceScore [value]'.
OnTogglePerformanceMeter	Usage: 'OnTogglePerformanceMeter [on/off]'. Sets performance score to value.
ExportSuper	Dump Supernatural data to an XML file. Usage: 'ExportSupernaturalData'.
tryStartNpcPoolParty	Try to start an NPC pool party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcPoolParty'.
tryStartNpcCostumeParty	Try to start an NPC costume party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcCostumeParty'.
tryStartNpcHouseParty	Try to start an NPC house party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcHouseParty'.
tryStartNpcFeastParty	Try to start an NPC feast party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcFeastParty'.
holidayHouseLights	Turns holiday house lights on/off. Usage: 'holidayHouseLights [on/off]'.
computerSpecs	Displays computer specifications. Usage: 'computerSpecs'.
holidayHouseLightCount	Displays the number of holiday house lights in the world. Usage: 'holidayHouseLightCount'.
randomizeClouds	Usage: 'randomizeClouds, or randomizeclouds [float 0-1]'.
allowUmbrellasInAllSocials	Usage: 'allowUmbrellasInAllSocials (defaults to on), or allowUmbrellasInAllSocials On or allowUmbrellasInAllSocials Off'.
tryStartNpcJuiceKeggerParty	Try to start an Npc Juice Kegger party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcJuiceKeggerParty'.
tryStartNpcBonfireParty	Try to start an Npc bonfire party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcBonfireParty'.
tryStartNpcVideoGameLANParty	Try to start an Npc video game LAN party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcVideoGameLANParty'.
tryStartNpcMasqueradeBallParty	Try to start an Npc masquerade ball party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcMasqueradeBallParty'.
tryStartNpcTailgatingParty	Try to start an Npc tailgating party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcTailgatingParty'.
tryStartNpcVictoryParty	Try to start an Npc victory party 5 hours from now. Usage: 'tryStartNpcVictoryParty'.
visualizeHotSpots	Shows or hides hot spots (green) and dead zones (red) in the world with a line and a circle shooting from the meta object. Usage: 'visualizeHotSpots [on/off]'.
discoverAllUnchartedIslands	Grants the current active household all undiscovered islands.
marineLifeCreation	Usage: 'marineLifeCreation [on/off], game defaults to on'.
MakeResortReviews	Clears out existing resort reviews for the current active lot and makes all appropriate male or female ones. Usage: 'MakeResortReviews '.
visualizeBoats	Shows all the boats in the world and some useful stats. Usage: 'visualizeBoats [on/off]'.
makeRobot	Adds a robot to the current household. Parameters are optional; randomize gender and outfit if not provided.
makePlumbots	Converts townies to Robot form. Usage: 'makeRobotTownies'.

Commands accessible with NRAAS Debug Enabler and CAW#

Apparently some of the commands are available using CAW and/or debugenabler (needs confirmation)

Command	What it does...
allowUmbrellasInAllSocials	Unknown, awaiting research
AssertOnDnPRefProblems	Throws an Error upon the DnP Reference Failing
AssertOnRetestingDnPNodes	Throws an Error when the DnP System removes a node upon retesting visible ones.
babyboom	Causes a baby and toddler sim to be added to every single household.
BuildBuyEnabledForLot	Enables/Disables Build/Buy mode of the current lot, or a specific lot.
cleanhouseholds	Removes non-instantised sims in all households, barring the service one.
cleanUpNectarBottles	Only use in CAW INGAME EDITOR Removes all nectar bottles in inventories
computerSpecs	Gives the current PC's specs, such as RAM, etc.
debugLots	Toggles debug display of lots.
debugSocial	Toggles Social Debugging
DeleteAllObjects	Deletes every object of a specific type.
dialogs	Toggles dialogs for soak testing.
displayLotPackageFileName	Displays the Lot Tooltips for Filenames for the Lots.
DnPOutputPrimitives	Outputs all DnP Primitives
enableLifeEvents	Enables the Life Events system