Installing the custom content can prove to be a bit tricky however, and many people end up having to erase their game files from wrongful installation. This guide will take you step-by-step through the custom content installation process and show you exactly what you need to do in order to install custom Sims 3 content for both Mac and PC computers. Installing CC in the Sims 3 might seem a bit confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it after installing a file or two, it becomes second nature.
Before you start downloading anything though, make sure you have a folder designated specifically for your Sims 3 download files. Keep this on the desktop for now where you can keep tabs on it easily. You need to keep your game updated with the latest patches to ensure smooth game play, and some downloadable CC doesn't even work properly if your Sims game isn't up to day.
Likewise, some mods and CC wont work if you do update the patch. It's not a good idea to neglect game updates though, and in most cases if it's not a universal game mod, you'll be fine. To check and see if your game is up to date, open the Sims 3 Launcher.
Usually if there's an update, you'll be prompted with a pop-up. Sometimes though, this doesn't occur. You'll be informed of any updates available there, and will be able to install them.
Some CC that you'll download from the website are contained in zip , rar , or 7z files , especially those that might have a lot of stuff that comes with it multiple wallpaper designs, eye color packs, t-shirts with many different styles, etc. These are what are known as " archive " files , and what they do is compress the files so that they take up less space and are quicker to download.
In order to retrieve the CC from these archive files, you'll need an extracting program. These are some free archive extracting programs that you can use for this process:. Mac: StuffIt. You should be able to extract your archived files to specific locations on your computer. Set this location to the desktop folder you created for your CC earlier in the guide so that you'll easily be able to find the files.
So you've downloaded your first few custom content files, unzipped them, and you're ready to install them. Depending on the file type, how you install them will vary. Once you've got the. Next, you'll need to find your SavedSims folder which can be found at one of these locations:.
Find an empty spot in the SavedSims folder and paste the file. That's all there is to it! Note: In some cases, you might not have a SavedSims folder. If this is so, just create one in the location there should be. The first thing you'll need to do is find your The Sims 3 folder in the My Documents section of your computer. You might need to click on Electronic Arts from the My Documents window first in order to find the Sims 3 folder.
Open this folder. You'll need to download this FrameworkSetup. Right-click the link and choose "save link as Next, right-click the file and extract it by choosing "extract here" and a new folder titled "Mods" should show up. Open this folder, and you should see three things: an "Override" folder, a "Packages" folder, and a Resource. If everything looks right, open the " Packages " folder.
Here you should see two files: a NoBuildSparkles. Click OK and the torrent will only download your selected items. Installing CC in the Sims 3 might seem a bit confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it after installing a file or two, it becomes second nature. Before you start downloading anything though, make sure you have a folder designated specifically for your Sims 3 download files.
If you don't, some of your custom content may not work! Do this first, then come back here for instructions on installing to Documents. Before you can put the. From patch 1. Download the ready-made FrameworkSetup. Right-click on the download link below and choose 'Save link as.
Note: The picture shows them with a little green plumbbob icon, and 'Sims3 Package' under Type. It's okay if your icon looks like a Sims 2 package icon, a monkey, a white sheet of paper, or anything else, and the type may say 'PACKAGE' or something else. Icon and exactly what it says for 'type' are irrelevant as far as working in the game is concerned - what matters is that it ends with.
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