Arch

An arch or archway is an architectural object in The Sims games. They have been present in all games, but were not placed in a separate sub-category until The Sims 2.
Arches function like doors, except that they do not have a panel which can be opened and closed. In effect, an arch is a door that is always open, and cannot be locked or closed. In fact, many arches are simply door frames without the doors. This is particularly true in The Sims 2, where almost all Maxis-made doors have a corresponding arch.
Most arches are typically one-storey high. The Sims 2: University and The Sims 3: Pets introduced archs that are two storeys high, but can only be used from the storey it is placed on.
Despite appearances, an arch appears to work as well as a door for separating one room from another, or separating the indoors from the outdoors. In addition, privacy settings apply to arches just as well as they do with doors. As such, an arch will still be able to keep weather out of the house, or provide privacy for Sims in the bathroom.
Occasionally, some games have added much larger archs that do not require walls. The Sims 3: World Adventures added the Arc de Triomphe as a Buydebug object; while The Sims 3: Island Paradise added two similar-looking 4x17 archs, and which are also available in World Editor.
==Gallery==
Ts1 arches.png|Arches in The Sims
Every Arch In The Sims 2 Including EPs And SPs.png|Every arch available in The Sims 2, including expansion and stuff packs.
Sims2 arch indoor.jpg|Indoor arch in The Sims 2
Sims2 arch outdoor 1teslacourt beaker.jpg|Arches used instead of a main door on a house in The Sims 2
Sims2 arch outdoor monty ranch.jpg|Arches used on the facade of a house in The Sims 2
The Sims 3 Base Game Arches.png|Arches from The Sims 3 base game.
Arc de Triomphe.webp|Arc de Triomphe from The Sims 3: World Adventures.
Grand Bell Arch of Arches.webp|Grand Bell Arch of Arches from The Sims 3: Island Paradise. A non-bell version also exists.
Sims4 arches.jpg|Arches from The Sims 4
Category:Architecture
Category:Objects available in build mode
Category:Objects that cannot be bought without cheats
Category:Neighborhood objects