Here
are some common download/installation
and site issues:
Lot/Game
Compatibility - Which expansion
packs/stuff packs do I need?
Every lot page lists which expansion
packs are required for the lot to show
up and function properly in your game.
If you do not have the correct
expansions needed for the lot it may not
show up in your game or may cause it to
crash. At this time NO stuff packs are
used in building of any lots.
How do I download a file?
Simply click on the download icon or
text. Each download is in .rar
format and will need to be extracted
prior to installation.
What is a .zip or .rar file?
The .zip or .rar formats are merely ways
of compressing a file for faster
transfer speed. Most Sims2 websites will
have custom content for the game shared
in either format. You will require a
program to extract the enclosed Sims2
package file from the .zip or .rar
archive. There are many free,
easy-to-use programs available on the
web.
7-Zip is recommended for opening
.zip and .rar files.
How to install the lot?
Once you have unzipped your package file
you need to double-click it for
installation. The game must not be
running at the time. Sims2 has a native
installer that will input the lot and
all custom content directly into your
game.
The disadvantage to using the game's
native installer is that you cannot see
how many or what kind of custom content
that will be added to your game.
Anything will be installed, even hacks
or unwanted files. This can clutter your
downloads folder or lead to content
conflicts (game errors).
Clean Installer is a recommended
free program that will allow you to
review Sims2 package files such as lots
before installing them into the game.
Note that all lots offered on this
site are created in a 'new' game with
only the necessary custom content
included. All package files are checked
with
Clean Installer prior to sharing
them. Custom content is listed on the
lot page.
How to install other types of
files such as Objects, Recolors &
Apparel?
Remove the file from the archive and
place directly in your Sims2 ->
Downloads folder.
Installation Problem: Lot not
showing up after installation (Using the
game's native installer)
First, you must install the lot by
double-clicking on the package file.
Dropping the lot file or the .zip
archive into the Sims2 folder will not
install the lot into the game. Also,
do you have the necessary expansions
listed on the lot page?
Installation Problem: Lot not
showing up after installation (Using
Clean Installer)
Clean Installer has a glitch with
lot installations. It will often install
the custom content, but not the lot
file. Or it may take several times to
install the lot. You can check this by
looking at your downloads folder for any
of the custom content included in the
lot package. If it shows up in the game,
but the lot does not, it is recommended to
temporarily uninstall Clean Installer
and use the Sims2 game's native
installer. If this action does not work,
make sure you have all the required
expansion packs.
Installation Problem: Lot shows up
in game, but custom content does not
First, check the downloads folder to
see if any of the custom content in the
lot package is listed. If you can verify
the files are in the folder, but do not
show up in the game check to
make sure your custom content is turned
on. This done during game start up. A
list of custom content will be offered
to you along with the ability to turn it
on/off. Check on, load the game. Exit
and then start Sims2 again.
If you have the custom files in the
downloads folder
and custom content enabled, but objects
still do not show - Do you have the most
recent CEP (Color Enabled Package)? The
CEP is a small utility that allows
objects in the game to be recolored or
cloned to make new objects. It is
absolutely necessary for many objects in
the game to function. Get this for free
from
MTS2.
Game play problem: Flashing Blue
Objects
Typically this means that you have
removed or never installed custom
objects into the game. You can delete
the flashing object and save the lot.
Or, if you do not want to remove that
item exit the lot without saving.
Install the needed object into your
Sims2 Downloads folder with the game not
running. Run the game and check to see
if the object now appears correctly.
How do I turn objects at a 45
degree angle?
Many of the lots on this site
feature furniture and other objects at
an angle, and as a result this question
gets asked all the time. It is done with
a cheat. Press control+shift+c and type
boolprop allow45degreeangleofrotation
true and enter. Now you can move
furniture at an angle. However, not
every object will function for Sims at
an angle. You will need to experiment.
For more game and building cheats visit
Snooty Sims and
Mod the Sims 2 (MTS2).
Do you take requests?
I will consider any request made,
however I cannot guarantee that I will
have time or inclination to complete the
task. My emphasis is on community lots,
businesses and municipal buildings. I
prefer not to create something similar
to what I have already built or copy
someone else's work. Also, it would be
helpful if you could include any photos
or floorplans with your request.
What is Sunni Designs privacy
policy?
Any information provided to
Sunni Designs will not be shared with
any third parties for any reason. Your
email address will only be used with
your consent by subscribing for updates
or in response to a message sent via the
contact page or forum.
What is Sunni Designs creator
policy?
- Videos & Stories: You may
include my lots for this purpose.
You may also modify my lots for this
purpose. No permission or credit is
necessary, but would be appreciated.
It would also be nice to receive an
email of where to view your
creation.
- Recolors, Objects &
Walls/Floors: You may include these
items in any of your lots or upload
them in their original form to any
100% free website. Credit is
required.
- Lots: You may upload lots in
their complete, original form to any
100% free website. Credit is
required.
- Please do not modify my lots in
any manner and upload to any site,
whether or not credit is given to
sunni9676 as the original creator.
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