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While this guide to .package files explains how to get the .package files in your game, [[Game_Help:TS3_CC_Basics|Sims 3 CC Basics]] explains all about custom content in general, including using zip/rar/7z files, identifying file types, and what information to look for before downloading particular files. | While this guide to .package files explains how to get the .package files in your game, [[Game_Help:TS3_CC_Basics|Sims 3 CC Basics]] explains all about custom content in general, including using zip/rar/7z files, identifying file types, and what information to look for before downloading particular files. | ||
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| + | If you have ever used the MonkeyHelper/MonkeyBars or still have a monkey icon for .package files (as in image) you need to uninstall MonkeyBars, and remove the old framework files from Program Files path first! And get updates for your CC before putting them in the Documents path shown below. For full instructions on switching over from the old way to the new way, see: '''[[Game Help:Installing Sims 3 Package Files/Old Way to New Way|Installing Sims 3 Package Files: Old Way to the New Way]].''' | ||
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==Game Version== | ==Game Version== | ||
| − | [[Image:LauncherVersion.jpg|right|400x400px]]Depending on what patch/update level you have (and any expansion packs) you may need to | + | [[Image:LauncherVersion.jpg|right|400x400px]]Depending on what patch/update level you have (and any expansion packs), you may need some extra steps to get your .package content working correctly. |
The easiest way to find your game version is to open the game Launcher. Look down at the very bottom left corner - you should see some tiny little icons. Float your cursor over the far left one and it will tell you your base game patch version - you need to have at least patch version 1.12.70 or later. '''If you don't see the icons at all, you need to update your game!''' | The easiest way to find your game version is to open the game Launcher. Look down at the very bottom left corner - you should see some tiny little icons. Float your cursor over the far left one and it will tell you your base game patch version - you need to have at least patch version 1.12.70 or later. '''If you don't see the icons at all, you need to update your game!''' | ||
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| + | [[Image:RightArrow.gif]] '''Latest patch versions:''' Click on [[Game Help:Patch Table]] to verify your games are up-to-date. | ||
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| − | + | [[Image:RightArrow.gif]] '''To update your game:''' Click on the "Game Updates" tab in the launcher and click Update Now. | |
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| − | + | [[Image:RightArrow.gif]] '''For more information on updating your game, or to Patch manually, see: [[Game Help:TS3 Patching|Patching The Sims 3]].''' | |
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Revision as of 15:25, 11 June 2011
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Installing Sims 3 Package Files
This guide will explain how to use custom content files that are in .package format in The Sims 3.
Before You Start
Make sure you've read Sims 3 CC Basics first!
While this guide to .package files explains how to get the .package files in your game, Sims 3 CC Basics explains all about custom content in general, including using zip/rar/7z files, identifying file types, and what information to look for before downloading particular files.
A more step-by-step, guided version is available in Game Help:Downloading for Downright Dunderheads.
 STOP If you have ever used the MonkeyHelper/MonkeyBars or still have a monkey icon for .package files (as in image) you need to uninstall MonkeyBars, and remove the old framework files from Program Files path first! And get updates for your CC before putting them in the Documents path shown below. For full instructions on switching over from the old way to the new way, see: Installing Sims 3 Package Files: Old Way to the New Way. |
Game Version
The easiest way to find your game version is to open the game Launcher. Look down at the very bottom left corner - you should see some tiny little icons. Float your cursor over the far left one and it will tell you your base game patch version - you need to have at least patch version 1.12.70 or later. If you don't see the icons at all, you need to update your game!
We STRONGLY recommend fully updating your game to the latest patch version!
Latest patch versions: Click on Game Help:Patch Table to verify your games are up-to-date.
To update your game: Click on the "Game Updates" tab in the launcher and click Update Now.
For more information on updating your game, or to Patch manually, see: Patching The Sims 3.
Ready!
No Monkey Icon? Pre-1.12/pre-Ambitions' method of Old Framework totally removed and cleaned up? Let's carry on...
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Game is Patched: The Sims 3 is patched to 1.12.70 or higher... |
| Sims 3 Game Help Categories: | |
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Custom Content | Installation | Gameplay Guides | Technical & Graphics Issues | Miscellaneous Issues | |
| MTS Help Q&A Forums | |
