Put the item on it, then move the shelf to the desired height. When decorating individual wall shelves, if an item won't go high enough, lower the shelf first.If your floating item gets too close to a surface, the surface will attract it to those snap and lock spots like a magnet. Move any surfaces at least two or three grid squares away from where you're putting the items you want to arrange.This will help you if you wish to set an item down slightly askew. With the Sim 3 camera on, grab an item with the mouse and press the Alt key to spin them freely.'The Sims 4' screenshots Some Helpful Functions and Tips Arrange the items while they're 'floating' and then you can put the surface back in place to create an illusion. Do this until you're satisfied.īecause of the way surfaces are designed it's hard to arrange multiple items on top of them. Bring the counter back and check that items are in the right place. If you like the arrangement as it is, keep it if not, move the counter away again and try moving the items around again.The items should look like they're sitting on top of the counter now. When you're done arranging items, move the counter back to where you want it.Move each item to X, arranging the items to your liking.

Notice the item will 'float' in mid-air at the same height even when you click to let go of it. Hold down the Alt key and move the item to X.

Click on one item with the mouse to 'grab' it.

Don't worry about how they are arranged here as you will be moving them again shortly. For now, click them with the mouse and move them to the counter.

Select the items you want to arrange on X.

Temporarily move the counter at least two or three 'grid squares' away from X.

Make a mental note of the boundaries of the counter surface space where the items will go.

Decide where you want the counter (surface) to go.

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