How do I build a foundation?

[Starbreaker]

I"m on the first part where you lay your first foundation, but I can not for the life if me figure out how to do that? Is there a tool? I am just really lost.

[CyberDiva]

Okay, press and hold the right mouse button to bring up your tool wheel. Then press Q while still holding that right mouse button down, and it switches what tools are available. You will need to select the Architect tool (right side).

Once you have it selected, you will see on your screen a large square. If the square is red, you cannot place a building there. If it is blue, you are free to do so. Once you have your initial square set, you can expand the walls.

Double-click one side to highlight the entire wall, which gives you a set of arrows to move it.

Or, hold down the left mouse button and drag it across one section of a wall to expand/contract only part of it.

Once you set your foundations, press E and the building will be erected.

As a side note, if you are looking to expand an existing building, you can place a new square up against the wall you wish to expand. Once you complete your wall selection, the old building will open up to incorporate the new space.

[Braveheart]

Originally posted by CyberDiva:

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As a side note, if you are looking to expand an existing building, you can place a new square up against the wall you wish to expand. Once you complete your wall selection, the old building will open up to incorporate the new space.

That is true for buildings you have built yourself. Pre-made buildings will still have the exterior wall which you will have to use a door or archway to create an access way between the old and new

[CyberDiva]

Oh yes, I forgot about that part. Thanks!

[Senf]

THANK YOU! I spent an hour or so trying to figure it out.

[Toast is Heated Bread]

yeah i had a bit of trouble on that first job where you do it. glad someone gave a good explanation :)

[WyrdSchade]

I'm confused, how do I place the new foundation right next to the existing outside wall? I have gone all around each wall in the mostly a garden plot but nothing snaps in place. It's always a block away..and I cleared all the trees and other things that could interfere with it's placement... Please help this frustrated soul to feel like a Real OG House Flipper.