What does the bb.showhiddenobjects cheat do in The Sims 4?

bb.showhiddenobjects cheat

Shows objects the build and buy catalog normally hides, such as rewards and collectibles. Type bb.showhiddenobjects in the cheat console. It runs in the game engine, and the game's scripts don't mark it as needing testingcheats.

The bb.showhiddenobjects cheat in The Sims 4 reveals items that the build and buy catalog normally keeps out of sight. When you enter this command, you can see special objects like rewards and collectibles in the catalog. This cheat belongs to the Base game, so you do not need any extra packs to use it.

This command works by switching off the catalog restriction that hides these specific objects from your regular view. You do not need to add any extra words or arguments when you type the cheat. Because it is a toggle, entering the command a second time returns your catalog to its normal state.

bb.showhiddenobjectsType this in the cheat console (Ctrl + Shift + C)
Not markedAn engine cheat: the game's scripts don't mark it
Base gamePack

This cheat runs in the game engine, not in the game's scripts. The game ships this help text for it: "Show game objects in the catalog that are traditionally hidden, e.g. rewards. Toggles the NoCatalog exclusion flag." The game files keep only a hash of the typed name, so the name itself is the one players have long used, not one read from the files.

More build mode cheats

Cheat	What it does	Pack
`bb.moveobjects on` engine cheat	Lets you place objects anywhere in build mode: overlapping other objects, through walls, or in midair. More about bb.moveobjects	Base game
`bb.enablefreebuild` engine cheat	Lets you enter build mode on lots that are normally locked, like some community lots.	Base game
`bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement` engine cheat	Unlocks objects you normally earn, such as career rewards, in the buy catalog.	Base game
`bb.showliveeditobjects` engine cheat	Shows the live edit objects in the build and buy catalog, which it normally hides.	Base game

All build mode cheats

How to enter bb.showhiddenobjects and what happens

First, go into Live mode and open the cheat console. Press Ctrl + Shift + C if you play on a PC, or press Cmd + Shift + C on a Mac. Console players can open the cheat box by holding down all four shoulder buttons at the same time.

Once the text bar appears at the top of your screen, type bb.showhiddenobjects and press the Enter key. You do not need to add true or on after the command because this cheat takes no extra arguments. The game processes this directly as a client engine cheat.

After you submit the command, the build and buy catalog displays objects that the game usually conceals. You can now see various collectibles and rewards in your catalog view. If you want to hide these items again, just open the console and enter the exact same command.

When bb.showhiddenobjects does not work

If the hidden items do not appear in your catalog, check your spelling in the cheat console. The command has no alternate names or short aliases, so you must type bb.showhiddenobjects exactly as shown. Do not put any spaces between the letters after the period.

Sometimes cheats require you to enable testing cheats first. Because this is an engine cheat, the game files do not mark whether it needs testing cheats active. If the command does not work right away, type testingcheats true into the console, press Enter, and then try the hidden objects cheat again.

Make sure you enter the command while you are in Live mode. Also keep in mind that on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox, the game treats this command as an engine cheat. Checking your spelling and enabling testing cheats in Live mode solves most issues with this command.

Questions

What does the bb.showhiddenobjects cheat do in The Sims 4?

This cheat makes the build and buy catalog display items that it normally hides from view. It allows you to see things like collectibles and rewards in the catalog.

Do I need to type true or on after bb.showhiddenobjects?

No, this command does not use any extra arguments. You only need to type bb.showhiddenobjects into the cheat console to toggle the effect.

Do you need testingcheats true for bb.showhiddenobjects?

The game scripts do not specify if this engine cheat requires testing cheats. If the command does not work on its own, enter testingcheats true first and then try again.

Does bb.showhiddenobjects require a specific expansion pack?

No, this cheat is part of the Base game. It reveals hidden catalog objects without requiring you to own any extra packs.