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sims_jrss
Seasoned Newcomer
2 months ago

Sims3Pack files not installing or converting on Mac 64-bit

Hi, I really need help because I’ve tried everything I can think of and nothing is working.

 

I’m playing The Sims 3 on my MacBook (64-bit version). Every time I try to put Sims3Pack files into Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > Downloads, the launcher crashes as soon as I click the “Downloads” button, or the files don’t show up at all to install.

 

I even tried converting these Sims3Pack files into .package files on a Windows computer using a multi-extractor. The conversion worked, and I put the .package files into Mods > Packages. 1 worked and it was only a hair item i think, but most of my converted content doesn’t appear in-game. It’s random — one or two items will show up, but everything else is missing.

 

My resource.cfg file is correctly set up. I know the Mods folder works because other mods (like NoIntro and NoSparkles) are showing up fine. I’ve also tried using the in-game Downloads Dashboard (Main Menu > Options > Downloads Dashboard), but nothing shows there either.

At this point, I don’t know 

I just want to get my custom content working properly. If anyone has a solution, suggestions, or step-by-step advice, I’d be extremely grateful.

 

Thank you!

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  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    2 months ago

    sims_jrss​  The problem with the Downloads tab is happening to everyone on the newest macOS, and there's no fix at the moment.  There is a workaround for Store content explained in the master thread:

    Launcher crashes when I open the downloads tab in Sims 3 | EA Forums - 12167613

    This doesn't work for custom content of course, but then your conversion of the cc into .package files should work for cc.  It doesn't work for Store stuff because the content is encrypted, in case those are the files that aren't showing up.

    Converting to .package files also tends not to work for worlds or patterns, or sometimes counters.

    If you do have some cc (not Store content) that isn't showing up as .package files, you can install the content on your Windows PC, then transfer the .dbc files in DCCache to your Mac.  You'd also want to transfer the contents of Library if you've installed households or lots, and InstalledWorlds for any custom worlds.  This does NOT work for Store content because of the encryption, but cc should be fine.

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