If you are trying to mod your Sims 3 but do not know how you have come to the right place as I will show you how to install Sims 3 mods today. It is not a complicated process, but there are some key steps to make it work, so continue reading if wish to learn how to set up Sims 3 mods.
Installing Sims 3 Package Files/Setup and Files
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Before Starting
If you installed custom content like mods or hacks before by using the Helper Monkey/Monkey Bars, first you need to uninstall Monkey Bars/Helper Monkey and delete all the old framework files from your The Sims 3 path files. Also, you need to install the latest versions of the mods you are planning to download, so check the pages of the mods just in case they may have moved the newest version to somewhere else. If you do not do these 2 steps correctly, your custom content may not work.
Step 1: Make Your Game Accept Custom Content
C: Users Documents Electronic Arts The Sims 3 Mods Packages If you still have the.rar file, un-compress it to your Mods Packages folder. You can't convert.rar files into.package files. You need to un-compress the file for it to turn into the package files - for the lack of a better term. Extract the contents of the Zip file to The Sims 3 documents folder. You need a program such as Winzip, WinRAR, or the free alternative 7-zip to Extract the contents of a zip file. Select The Sims 3 documents folder when asked where to extract the contents of the zip file to.
The DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3 folder â note the contents are folders like DCBackup, DCCache, InstalledWorlds, Saves, etc. (click the image for full size)
Go to The Sims 3 Folder in My Documents: NOT in Program Files!
Before you try to mod your game, you need to make your game accept custom content. First of all, download FrameworkSetup.zip.
Now, carry that file into the directory of The Sims 3 in My Documents. The default location of that directory is as follows for different operation systems:
Windows Vista/7: C:UsersDocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3
Mac OS: /Users//Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/ Step 2: Extract the Files
Extract the FrameworkSetup.zip file you just downloaded by right-clicking on the FrameworkSetup.zip file and choosing Extract Here. A new folder called âModsâ will now appear.
Step 3: Check the New Folders
Open the Sims 3 Mods folder. It should look like the picture above. There should be two folders, one called âOverridesâ and other one called âPackagesâ, and one file called Resource.cfg. Open the folder called âPackagesâ.
There should be two files in the âPackagesâ folder inside the Mods folder: NoBuildSparkles.package and nointro.package. If they are there, this means you completed the most important step, which is the setting up your game to accept custom content.
Step 4: Test the Mods
Test if the packages are working properly. NoBuildSparkles.package and nointro.package are already two mods installed for you to test things out, so launch your game and see if they are working properly.
nointro.package: As you can understand from its name, No Intro completely skis the EA Intro video before the game menu, so you can see very quickly if you set up properly to install mods.
NoBuildSparkles.package: In the native game, there is a small sparkles effect whenever you build something. Nobuildsparkles completely eliminates that. Go play the game and build something; if no sparkles effects appear, it means your mods are working in-game. Congratulations!
If they are not working as intended, you need to start over. Delete the Mods folder and start again from Step 1.
Step 5: Download a Mod
Find a mod that you want to play with. The Sims 3 modding community is huge with different mods for all the DLCs. If you are looking for a great list, check out our best Sims 3 mods to download.
Download the mod you want to play with. See if there are any special instructions about the modâs compatibility and installation. If not, continue on.
Step 6: Place the Mod In Your Packages Folder
The file you have downloaded will be a compressed file like a .zip or .rar. Extract the files and place the .package file into your DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3ModsPackages folder â the same place where your NoBuildSparkles.package and nointro.package mods are.
If you want to delete any mod, you can simply delete the related .package file.
And that is it! This is how to install mods on Sims 3, with 10 easy steps. Just tweak your game to accept custom content, download the mod and paste it into your Packages file. Fast and not that complicated, and it makes thousands of different The Sims 3 mods available to you for free if you want to spice things up with the classic life simulation game. If this article helped you install Sims 3 mods, let us know below!
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.rar files not showing up in sims 3 game?
All of my cc and mods that aren't .rar work perfectly fine its only rar files. I have all the proper things installed. I've tried deleting cache files, deleting and reinstalling the resource.cfg file and nothing has worked. help?
How do I Unrar a file for the Sims 3?
Hey, I've been looking for Sims 3 hair and clothes online and I've found some really cool ones, but when I click on DOWNLOAD it says file not recognised. I have winrar but how exactly do you unrar it? I need as much detail as possible, thanks! Please answer!
How do install zip files into the sims 3?
Before you can put the .package files in your game, you'll need to set up your game to accept custom content. From patch 1.12 and up, this is very easy!
1. The DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3 folder - note the contents are folders like DCBackup, DCCache, InstalledWorlds, Saves, etc. (click the image for full size)Go to The Sims 3 Folder in My Documents: NOT in Program Files! Windows XP: C:Documents and Settings 3. The DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3 folder with the new folder, called 'Mods' highlighted.Extract the framework: Right-click on the FrameworkSetup.zip file and choose Extract Here (You will get this option if you have properly installed 7-Zip as advised in the TS3 CC Basics FAQ). A new folder will appear, called 'Mods'. Double-click on it to open the 'Mods' folder
What is the RAR file password for software or games downloaded from this site?
Sims 3 Winrar File Online
Complete waste of time. Never download rar files whose password is not provided within the same website.
Is it safe to download a ZIP or RAR file?
Yes, it is generally safe. To get a virus, you would have to download the ZIP or RAR file, then extract an infected program, and then run it. If you suspect that a file is infected, then you can upload it to Free Online Virus, Malware and URL Scanner before running it. Usually you can upload the ZIP or RAR file without even extracting the contents.
How do I open a zip file without buying winzip or other software?
Ok, here is a more geeky approach (works with all Windows versions).Install Cygwin www.cygwin.com (default is fine)Open the Cygwin Bash Shell (Start->Programs->Cygwin)Go to the place where you have the zip file using the command 'cd' (like 'cd My Documents' - you can use TAB to have Cygwin automatically fill the whole directory name after you typed like 1-2 letters)Once in the directory where the zip is use the command 'unzip -o file.zip' (-o is for if you have sub-directories in the zip file but work also if you don't have)That's it.Cygwin emulates the Linux terminal under Windows environments and is using Linux commands.- cd means change directory- unzip means exactly thatYou would use this only if you are a geek who can't forget or doesn't want to forget the Linux terminal. Hardcore geek, I mean.I personally try to use the easiest method and that's using the Windows XP and later default zip/unzip option.
How do I use an ISO Game File to install a game?
The answer depends upon the operating system that you're using.I'll cover the two methods anyway.For Windows 7 (and any previous version) users:Download and install Daemon Tools Lite. (here - https://www.daemon-tools.cc/prod... )Create a virtual drive by following visual instructions and then restart your computer to let the changes take effect. You will now find an extra drive when you open My Computer (or Windows Explorer) from now on, which will contain the contents of the ISO file that you want to access (a prompt will ask you to insert a disk into the drive if you double-click on the drive when there is no image mounted).Now, you can either go to the directory that contains the Max Payne ISO, Right-Click on it and then open it with Daemon Tools; or, you can run Daemon Tools and look for the Mount Image option (by hovering your mouse over the options present in the Daemon Tools window, if it becomes difficult to figure out which button does what)Now that you have successfully mounted the image, you will notice an Autoplay notification that asks whether you want to run the setup or not. If not, then you can open My Computer (or Windows Explorer) and double-click on the virtual drive to access the contents of the ISO. The name of this virtual drive will probably be shown as Max Payne (X:), where (X:) is your virtual drive. Find the setup (.exe) file for the game inside this drive.Now you can install the game with the help of the setup file, just like you would, had you been installing a game from a CD/DVD.After installation is completion, note that, it would help your system free up resources if you unmount the image, when you're done installing the game (provided the game does not require you to insert the disk while playing, which was the usually the case for games that were made a decade ago). It would also allow you to install new games by using the same virtual drive that has been created, with Daemon Tools Lite.For Windows 8/8.1/10 users:Double-Click on the ISO and voila! The contents of an ISO file will be mounted automatically onto a virtual drive and you get access without using any third-party software, like Daemon Tools. After you're done with the ISO, right-click on the virtual drive and click Eject. That will unmount the image from the system.In case Windows 8 users cannot mount ISOs directly, the solution is provided in the following link : How to mount an ISO image with Windows 8?Hope this works for you, good luck. (-:
Winrar Sims 3
How do I download custom content for the Sims 3 without using ts3 install helper monkey?
Yes there is.Here's how to.
First create a folder called Mods in Program Files/Electronic Arts/the sims 3. Then in the Mods folder create another folder called Packages. Next go to the folder where you put your downloaded items.If the file you downloaded is an .rar file extract it with winrar or any other software you have that extracts .rar files. A file should show up that is a .package file and you should also get a Resource.cfg file. Now put the Resource.cfg file in Program Files/Electronic Arts/the sims 3. Then put the .package file you had extracted from the .rar file in Program File/Electronic Arts/the sims 3/Mods/Packages, the folder you had just created.Do this for all the .rar files you have downloaded. And if it is a compressed (zipped) file just unzip it. If the items still don't show up in the game, delete the simCompositorCache file located in Documents/Electonic Arts/the sims 3.( The game will create it again once you start the sims 3) Hope i was clear enough and hope that this information helps :)
How do I convert an RAR file (.rar) into an ISO file?
Sims 3 Rar Files
In most cases, you want the files and folders inside the RAR file to be written to a CD or DVD, not the rar file itself. If you want the ISO file to contain a single .rar file, instead of the contents of the extracted .RAR file, then you can skip step 2 and 3.If you are starting with a RAR file, you first need to extract the RAR file, using WinRAR, or 7zip.Install either of these programs, then right click the file, and choose Extract to then select a folder to extract it to.I would then recommend using the free tool ImgBurn, and select the option Create image file from files/foldersNext you will see this window below:You can either drag the RAR fileâs extracted contents into the large blank white area in the top left corner of this window, or you can click the top yellow folder icon with the magnifying glass on it beside Source, and select the folder containing the extracted files.Once this is done, click the yellow folder icon beside Destination, to select where to save the ISO file to.Click the Options, Labels and Advanced tabs in the top right corner of the window to see other options. The label is the name of the disc. The other options allow things like creating a bootable disc, or setting restrictions.Click the Folder to Disc image in the bottom left of this window to start the âburningâ process. This will create the ISO file and save it in the destination you specified.Any ISO files you have created can then be burned onto a DVD or CD, using the Write image file to disc option in the first Window that appears when you open ImgBurn:
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