# PlaceStructureAnywhere

> Allow you to ignore structure placement restrictions.

Mod for [Sons of the Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/Sons_Of_The_Forest/) by [tempbito](https://sotf-mods.com/profile/tempbito). Page: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tempbito/placestructureanywhere

## At a glance

- **Version:** 1.0.5 (released 2024-09-15)
- **Category:** Other
- **Game compatibility:** untested on the current patch
- **Loader:** RedLoader
- **Multiplayer:** not stated
- **Dependencies:** none
- **Downloads:** 22,686 (as of 2026-10-01)
- **Followers:** 3
- **First published:** 2024-09-02
- **Last release:** 2024-09-15

## Install

1. Install RedLoader, the Sons of the Forest mod loader (RedManager can do it for you).
2. Download the mod and put it in the `_RedLoader/Mods` folder inside the game directory.
3. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

Download 1.0.5: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tempbito/placestructureanywhere/download/1.0.5
Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install

## Compatibility

untested on the current patch.
Details and field reports: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tempbito/placestructureanywhere#compatibility

## Description

**Features:**

- Hold **leftAlt** _(can be changed in the settings)_ when placing a structure from the guide book to ignore restrictions.
- This feature can also be used when you're trying to place objects on ground like Logs, BoneFires, Standing Sticks , Tarp, Solar Panels etc..
- Press **CapsLock** _(can be changed in the settings)_ when placing a structure to toggle Manual Placement Mode.
- The Manual Placement Mode will give you more control over where you place your structures by disabling Auto snap to the ground and you can scroll the **Mouse Wheel** to adjust the placement distance from the player.
- You can adjust the mouse wheel scrolling sensitivity in the settings to change how much scrolling it will affect the placement distance.
- Press **Tab** _(can be changed in the settings)_ to change the rotation axis in the manual placement mode (with the exception of platforms with foundations).
- You can show/hide the rotation axes in the settings, and customize their size.

## Changelog 1.0.5 (2024-09-15)

Added feature to change the rotation axis (Tab by default) in manual placement mode + Fixed some bugs

All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tempbito/placestructureanywhere/versions

## FAQ

### Does PlaceStructureAnywhere work in multiplayer?

The author has not stated multiplayer support yet. Check the comments and the field reports of other players.

### How do I install PlaceStructureAnywhere?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download PlaceStructureAnywhere 1.0.5 from this page and put it in the \_RedLoader/Mods folder inside your game directory. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

### What does PlaceStructureAnywhere need?

Only Sons of the Forest on Steam and RedLoader. It has no other dependencies.

### Does PlaceStructureAnywhere work on the current game patch?

There are no compatibility reports yet. If you try it, add a field report.

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Source: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tempbito/placestructureanywhere · SOTF Mods, the home of Sons of the Forest modding.