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@kkenpkbssien There are two different ways to install custom content, depending on what file extension it has. Files ending in .Sims3Pack go into ...The Sims 3 > Downloads, and then they show under Downloads in the launcher. You'd still need to install them separately from there, by checking the boxes next to them and clicking Install; they'd then be listed under Installed Content.
However, it sounds like you've downloaded .package files. These go into ...The Sims 3 > Mods > Packages, with Resource.cfg sitting directly in Mods. The files must be inside Packages; they won't be read if they're directly in Mods. These .package files will not show up anywhere in the launcher; the only way to know whether they're loading is to look for them in-game.
If you'd like a more detailed walkthrough, please see this:
Regardless, make sure you delete the five cache files in the Sims 3 folder after installing (or removing) any mods or custom content. For reference, they are:
- CASPartCache.package
- compositorCache.package
- scriptCache.package
- simCompositorCache.package
- socialCache.package
As a side note, I would suggest that whenever you have a choice, it's best to use .package files rather than .Sims3Packs due to the ease of removal. The launcher can also get bogged down with a lot of installed Sims3Packs.
- simmyyyy5030 days agoRising Newcomer
Hi theres, a dbc file in the DCCache file. What do i do ??
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