Sims in .sim vs .package files

The .package files should be inside the “The Sims 3/Downloads” folder. If not, move them and install with the Sims 3 launcher.

Install .package files with the launcher? Isn't the launcher only for .sims3pack files?

"ingridmf;c-17474041" wrote:
Install .package files with the launcher? Isn't the launcher only for .sims3pack files?

Oh! Sorry, I’m wrong. The .package files should be mod or custom content.
However, I’ve never seen a saved Sim which is .package file. Hope other can help.

I never seen a saved sim as a .package
But its worth a try, trying placing it into the "savedsims" folder.And if she/he shows up.If not, try in your mods/packages folder if you use mods.

Sims that are in package form go into you Library folder.
They will be found in your library in edit town mode.

@ingridmf I did a tutorial on sim files versus package files and how to install them without adding borked cc to your game. Way more information than you asked for but here it is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lob1NWzv63M&t=489s

A sim in .package form is really a single-sim household, so it goes in Library. What the various folders are for:

• Library: Saved households and lots, i.e. anything that you created or downloaded that appears in the in-game bin; these are always in .package form (and can be renamed if you want, as long as you keep the .package extension)
  
• Mods\Packages: Mods, obviously, and also .package-based custom content, but only items—furniture, hair, clothing, etc.—or merged custom content files
  
• SavedSims: Sims that have been saved in CAS and can be accessed there; these files end in .sim
  

.package files are good for transferring sims with skills and/or inventory items.
.sim files just transfer a new sim with no skills/property

Thank you all for your answers! I had put them in my Mods folder and I never realized until now that I couldn't find them anywhere lol

@skybaker @GraceyManor Originally they were .sims3pack files that I converted into .package because I hate the installation process via the launcher and it's way harder to remove completely when it's installed that way.

@Buffyspiker Thank you, will put in the Library folder!

@ZeeGee Thanks for the video, I'll check it out

@puzzlezaddict @Mikezumi Thanks for the breakdown, it was super helpful!