This no longer works - do not attempt to place custom content in Program Files and do not use Monkey Bars or Helper Monkey to install your content. Very old versions of The Sims 3 (prior to the release of World Adventures and its patch) would have mods and content in the Program Files directory.The file is safe and necessary to install mods on The Sims 3. I just started creating Maxis-match custom content for The Sims 4 You can find my CC here Pierisim - Patreon and my speed. This is because it's a '.cfg' file, not because it's malware. The 'Resource.cfg' file may trigger some antivirus software programs.If you start up your game and get no intro animation, nor any sparkles when placing walls or fences, everything is working. The Packages folder will already have two files in it ('nobuildsparkles.package' and 'nointro.package') so you'll be able to check if your mods will work. The FrameworkSetup file will contain the necessary framework for your mods - a folder named Overrides, a folder named Packages, and a file named 'Resource.cfg'.Again, the location of The Sims 3 documents folder is Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3. Select The Sims 3 documents folder when asked where to extract the contents of the zip file to. You need a program such as Winzip, WinRAR, or the free alternative 7-zip to Extract the contents of a zip file. The ccmerged file is necessary for premium store content to work.Extract the contents of the Zip file to The Sims 3 documents folder. Otherwise, everything in DCBackup except for ccmerged.package can be deleted. These files are extraneous unless you want to upload content to the Exchange and want your cc to stick to the uploads. ebc are bundled store content, and the other files are temporary and can be deleted.) If the content includes a saved household or lot, it will also have a corresponding file in Library a world will have a file in InstalledWorlds a sim that shows up in CAS will have a file in SavedSims.Īdditionally, there are extra files generated in DCBackup each time you install a Sims3Pack. Once installed, the content is bundled into. Before being installed, they're in the Downloads folder inside the Sims 3 folder, from where the launcher can read them.

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The other type of custom content is downloaded as. If you didn't create the Mods and Packages folders and put any files inside, then you don't have to worry about this. package-based files: these are installed into Mods > Packages just like mods are. There are two types of custom content in Sims 3. All user data, everything you create or download into your game, is stored in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3.

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