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.package.6.Įverything okay? Do your folders look as they should in step 4 and step 5, with all the right files/folders in place?.

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. Inside the DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3Packages folder Check Packages Folder: Your DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3ModsPackages folder should have two files inside it: NoBuildSparkles.package, and nointro.packageNote: The picture shows them with a little green plumbbob icon, and 'Sims3 Package' under Type. Right-click on the download link below and choose 'Save link as.' Save it into your DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3 folder (the same folder you just opened).3. Mac OS: /Users//Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/2.ĭownload the ready-made FrameworkSetup.zip This file contains everything you need to set up your game for custom content. Windows Vista/7: C:UsersDocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3. Windows XP: C:Documents and SettingsMy DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3. (click the image for full size) Go to The Sims 3 Folder in My Documents: NOT in Program Files!. The DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3 folder - note the contents are folders like DCBackup, DCCache, InstalledWorlds, Saves, etc. Add Mods To Sims 4įrom patch 1.12 and up, this is very easy!1. Do this first, then come back here for instructions on installing to Documents.Also make sure you have read so you know how to extract from rar/zip/7z files and how to identify file types before continuing with this page.Setup Folders & FilesBefore you can put the.package files in your game, you'll need to set up your game to accept custom content. Read before proceeding!If you have ever had your custom content in Program Files (either manually or using the Helper Monkey/Monkey Bars), you must uninstall Monkey Bars/Helper Monkey, and remove the old framework files from Program Files path first! If you don't, some of your custom content may not work!You must also get updates from the creator(s) for any hacks/mods before putting them in the Documents path shown below.For full instructions on switching over from the old way to the new way, see.

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