Sim 3 custom content how to#
Sim 3 custom content install#
Sim 3 custom content update#

If you want to remove a sims3pack from the game, clear out the entire DCCache folder and reinstall all the sims3packs you doВ want installed.

After installing the sims3packs you should move the files from Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > DownloadsВ to your sorting folder.

You can use the Compressorizer toolВ on pirated store sets to clean up unneccesary files within the sims3pack (вЂcompress and decrappifyвЂ™).

Sim 3 custom content install#

I also install patterns if available in sims3pack format via the launcher (to avoid the вЂMaterializing MaterialsвЂ™ error) as well as most kitchen counters (they sometimes refuse to recolor correctly when installed as packages).You will still need to install store sets and worlds using the launcher.This might seem tedious, but it is the only way to keep your game clean and organized.

To remove certain packages from your merged package file, simply delete the file(s) from your sorting folder and create a new merged package of that category.

Sim 3 custom content update#

DonвЂ™t forget to update your sorting folder with your new downloads. Import the packages as before to your merged file. This is what my Packages folder looks like. Save the merged file in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > Mods > Packages.For other categories, rinse and repeat the above. When s3pe is done you will see a big file list.

This process can take a while depending on the amount of packages youвЂ™re merging. While s3pe is importing the packages you should see a flashing green bar. Select noВ when prompted to auto-save after each imported package. In case of duplicates, remove one of the packages, corrupt files can be fixed using the Dashboard tool.Д¤) To start merging your packages, open up s3pe. Note that files by the same creator or from the same set will often show up as conflicting, this is normal however. This is to check whether you have any duplicate or corrupt files or perhaps a TS2 file. Note that I keep both my original and compressed/decrappified Store sets, in case of emergency.Дў) When a download is only available in sims3pack format, you can convert it to a package file using DelphyвЂ™s Sims3pack Multi-extractor.ДЈ) Once you have all your downloads neatly organised in your new Custom Content folder, run DelphyвЂ™s TS3 Dashboard Tool. You can create various subfolders to keep things organized and easy to find.

Sim 3 custom content how to#

How to set up your game for custom contentДЎ) Download the framework setup file from this MTS Wiki article.Дў) Extract the zip and place the contents in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3.ДЎ) Create a sorting folder (anywhere on your computer) called TS3 Custom Content, this is where you will keep all your downloaded custom content. Not properly at least, you can make items no longer show up in your game but they will not really be deleted. Long answer: Not only is using the launcher headache-inducing and a painfully slow process, it also does not allow you to delete any content you have installed. Short answer: because the launcher stinks. Why not just use the launcher for installing all of your custom content? By merging these packages into bigger files your game will run much smoother and you will be able to have more control over your downloads. Adding too many separate package files to your game can cause serious lag and stuttering gameplay.

This easy step-by-step tutorial will explain how to install and manage your custom content. Note: Please read the entire tutorial carefully before merging your packages.