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=Read about the Content=
 
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==Read the Description==
 
==Read the Description==
 
[[Image:GCCTSU DownloadThreadTabs.png]]
 
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* know the location or category where the item can be found
 
* know the location or category where the item can be found
 
* some examples:
 
* some examples:
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**'''Buy Mode''': if it is not categorized ByRoom [[Image:BuyMode ByRoom icon.png|25px]], you can locate it ByFunction [[Image:BuyMode ByFunction icon.png|25px]]
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**'''Buy Mode''':
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***''Found in Nursery/Cribs''
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***if it is not categorized ByRoom [[Image:BuyMode ByRoom icon.png|25px]]
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***''Located in Decor/Misc''
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***:[[Image:DFDD BuyMode2.png|text-top]]
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***you can locate it ByFunction [[Image:BuyMode ByFunction icon.png|25px]]
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***:[[Image:DFDD BuyMode.png|text-top]]
 
**'''Sims'''
 
**'''Sims'''
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***''Gender'': Female, ''Fitness'': Fit, ''Weight'': Normal
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***''Gender'': Female,  
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**'''Sliders'''
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**:[[Image:DFDD Sim.png|text-top]]
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***''head size slider and the neck slider will appear in the '''head''' region''
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**'''CAS: Accessories'''
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**'''CAS: Makeup'''
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**:[[Image:DFDD CASAccessory.png|text-top]]
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***''the face mask category''
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***''lips are for teen to adult females'',
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**'''CAS: Clothing'''
 
**'''CAS: Clothing'''
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***''Gender'': Male,
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**:[[Image:DFDD CASClothing.png|text-top]]
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***''Category'': Everyday/Formal/Career,
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**'''Skins'''
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***''Type'': Bottom, (or Top/Outfit)
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**:[[Image:DFDD CASSkin.png|text-top]]
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***''Age group'': Young Adult and Adult
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**'''Patterns''':  
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**:[[Image:DFDD CASTPatterncatFabric.png|text-top]]
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**:[[Image:DFDD CASTPatterncatWood.png|text-top]]
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**'''Mods''':
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***'''Sliders'''
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***:[[Image:DFDD Sliders.png|text-top]]
  
 
====Additional information====
 
====Additional information====
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** ensure none of the Sims are currently doing the action or you have removed the objects related to the mod/hack from the world
 
** ensure none of the Sims are currently doing the action or you have removed the objects related to the mod/hack from the world
 
** once it is safe, then you can remove the .package and clear your scriptcache.package before you load the game next time
 
** once it is safe, then you can remove the .package and clear your scriptcache.package before you load the game next time
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===Download Tab===
 
===Download Tab===
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Do you meet the version requirements:  
 
Do you meet the version requirements:  
 
* is the item compatible with the GameVersion you are running?
 
* is the item compatible with the GameVersion you are running?
 
* does it require an Expansion Pack or a Stuff Pack?
 
* does it require an Expansion Pack or a Stuff Pack?
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====What's my version?====
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:This can be identified in various ways. The 2 most common are  
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:*via the Launcher - which will have the version numbers in the bottom-left corner.
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====[[Game Help:TS3 Patching Find Gameversion|What's my version?]]====
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:*open either of these files in Notepad or a Text Editor
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:**\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\'''version.tag''' or  
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* This can be identified in various ways. The 2 most common are  
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:**\Program Files(x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\'''skuversion.txt'''
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:1. via the Launcher - which will have the version numbers in the bottom-left corner.
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::[[Image:Launcher GameVersion.png|frame|in Launcher]] [[Image:Docs GameVersion.png|frame|in Documents\EA\TS3]] [[Image:Game-Bin skuversion.png|frame|in \Game\Bin]]
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<gallery widths="220px" heights="180px" perrow="2">
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<br clear="all" \>
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File:Gameversions launcher.png|icons in Launcher
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</gallery>
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:2. open either of these files in Notepad or a Text Editor
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:* \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\'''version.tag''' or <br clear="all" />
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:* \Program Files(x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\'''skuversion.txt'''
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:* \Program Files(x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 <EP or SP name>\Game\Bin\'''skuversion.txt'''
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<gallery widths="280px" heights="130px" perrow="2">
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File:Docs GameVersion.png|'''version.tag''' in Documents\EA\TS3
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File:Game-Bin skuversion.png|'''skuversion.txt''' in \Game\Bin  
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</gallery>
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<br clear="all" />
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====What's the version the item is created in?====
 
====What's the version the item is created in?====
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::[[Image:GameVersion BaseBlank.png|frame|base game, no version indicated]][[Image:GameVersion Base1.8.png|frame|base game, ver1.8]]
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<br clear="all" \>
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* does it require only the base game?
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:*does it require only the base game?
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* what patch version is it compatible with?
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:*what patch version is it compatible with?
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<gallery widths="260px" heights="95px" perrow="2">
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<br clear="all" \>
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File:GameVersion BaseBlank.png|base game, no version indicated
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::[[Image:GameVersion EP01Blank.png|frame|EP01:WA, no version indicated]] [[Image:GameVersion EP012.5.png|frame|EP01:WA ver2.5]]
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File:GameVersion Base1.8.png|base game, ver1.8
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<br clear="all" \>
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</gallery>
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:*does it need an Expansion Pack?
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:*at what patch level?
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<br clear="all"/>
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<br clear="all" \>
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* does it need an Expansion Pack?  
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* at what patch level?
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<gallery widths="260px" heights="95px" perrow="2">
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File:GameVersion EP01Blank.png|EP01:WA, no version indicated
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File:GameVersion EP012.5.png|EP01:WA ver2.5
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</gallery>  
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<br clear="all" />
  
  
 
====File types====
 
====File types====
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[[Game_Help:DFDD3_Identify_File_Type#DFDD3File types| File types]] are explained on the next page.  
 
[[Game_Help:DFDD3_Identify_File_Type#DFDD3File types| File types]] are explained on the next page.  
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====Multi-part files====
 
====Multi-part files====
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[[Game_Help:DFDD3_Identify_File_Type#Multi-part files| Multi-part files]] are explained on the next page.  
 
[[Game_Help:DFDD3_Identify_File_Type#Multi-part files| Multi-part files]] are explained on the next page.  
  
  
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===Install Instructions Tab===
 
===Install Instructions Tab===
 
* Generic installation instructions can be found here.
 
* Generic installation instructions can be found here.
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== Related Pages ==
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{{DFDDNavigator}}
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* [[Game Help:TS3 Patching Versions|Understanding the Versions]]
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* [[Game Help:TS3 Patching Find Gameversion|How to find my Gameversion]]
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* [[Game Help:Patch Table|Sims 3 Patch Table]]
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[[Category:DFDD]][[Category:Game Help]][[Category:Sims 3]]
 
[[Category:DFDD]][[Category:Game Help]][[Category:Sims 3]]
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Latest revision as of 06:33, 25 August 2011

TS3:Downloading for Downright Dunderheads

Introduction  | Before you download  | Get Organized  | The Main Event  | Additional Info  

Contents

[edit] Read the Description

GCCTSU DownloadThreadTabs.png


Each download thread on MTS has tabs at the top and bottom, for convenient navigation.

[edit] Overview tab

Read the Description on the Overview tab carefully, look out for the types of information as explained below, and pay close attention to any warnings, tips, or special instructions the uploader has written. Make sure the item you're downloading is for the correct game - ie it has The Sims 3 icon as shown in the above picture.


[edit] Dates

Check the dates:

  • when was it posted?
    • Especially if the uploader do not specify the patch version in the Download Tab
  • has it been updated?
    • Has it been updated for bug fixes or to meet coding changes at newer patch level(s)?
    • To compare with the last version when you downloaded.


[edit] Version compatibility

Verify it is compatible version-wise within the base-game and pack-wise (ie need an EP or SP?)! If it is not specified in the Download Tab (see below), reread the description as it might be mentioned either at the top or towards the bottom of the post.


[edit] Location in-game

  • know the location or category where the item can be found
  • some examples:
    • Buy Mode:
      • if it is not categorized ByRoom BuyMode ByRoom icon.png
        DFDD BuyMode2.png
      • you can locate it ByFunction BuyMode ByFunction icon.png
        DFDD BuyMode.png
    • Sims
      • Gender: Female,
      DFDD Sim.png
    • CAS: Accessories
      DFDD CASAccessory.png
    • CAS: Clothing
      DFDD CASClothing.png
    • Skins
      DFDD CASSkin.png
    • Patterns:
      DFDD CASTPatterncatFabric.png
      DFDD CASTPatterncatWood.png
    • Mods:
      • Sliders
        DFDD Sliders.png

[edit] Additional information

  • Is there special instructions to enable it?
    • does it require a separate mandatory download from another website?
    • can it be mix-&-match with others; for example skintones: would it cause conflicts if you have more than one type of default skintones?
  • For Lots and Sims
    • have you completed the shopping list of custom content required/used to have the item appear as it is shown in the pictures?
  • Is the item classified as a core mod?
    • this means that you cannot have another core mod in your game at the same time.
    • this applies to the mod itself as well, on different patch versions.
  • Is it a "Default Replacement"?
    • this means that the item will overwrites the game's file and use this item instead.
  • Does uninstalling/removing the item (especially a mod/hack-type-item) needs special care?
    • sometimes removing the item will wreak havoc in your save game
    • ensure none of the Sims are currently doing the action or you have removed the objects related to the mod/hack from the world
    • once it is safe, then you can remove the .package and clear your scriptcache.package before you load the game next time


[edit] Download Tab

Do you meet the version requirements:

  • is the item compatible with the GameVersion you are running?
  • does it require an Expansion Pack or a Stuff Pack?


[edit] What's my version?

  • This can be identified in various ways. The 2 most common are
1. via the Launcher - which will have the version numbers in the bottom-left corner.

  • icons in Launcher


2. open either of these files in Notepad or a Text Editor
  • \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\version.tag or
  • \Program Files(x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\skuversion.txt
  • \Program Files(x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 <EP or SP name>\Game\Bin\skuversion.txt

  • version.tag in Documents\EA\TS3

  • skuversion.txt in \Game\Bin


[edit] What's the version the item is created in?

  • does it require only the base game?
  • what patch version is it compatible with?

  • base game, no version indicated

  • base game, ver1.8


  • does it need an Expansion Pack?
  • at what patch level?

  • EP01:WA, no version indicated

  • EP01:WA ver2.5



[edit] File types

File types are explained on the next page.


[edit] Multi-part files

Multi-part files are explained on the next page.




[edit] Install Instructions Tab

  • Generic installation instructions can be found here.
  • Sometimes for special cases, additional instructions will be included.


[edit] Comments Tab

  • the area where you can
    • express your appreciation for a job well done,
    • provide feedback,
    • ask questions,
    • inform the uploader (and others) of problems encountered,
    • get support for those questions and problems,
    • be informed of updates and news regarding the item.


[edit] Related Pages

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