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3 years ago

🛠️ Creating a symlink in macOS to store the Sims 4 folder on an external drive

➡️ This is not to be confused with installing the actual Sims 4 game on an external drive. The game installation location is determined in EA App and there is no need to use a symlink for this. As ...

3 years ago

So I am trying to create a symlink to my external drive which I have done numerous times before. This time I am getting an error message stating No directory. I have given terminal and origin full disk access. My external drive and origin permissions are set correctly. I am only have an issue with the MV code. I will attach pictures also.

Any suggestions or help would be helpful

Bluebellflora
Hero+
3 years ago
@tfrazer89

Can you please copy/paste the command you’re putting into Terminal here.
- tfrazer89
  3 years ago
  mv ~/Documents/Electronic\ Arts /Volumes/TOSHIBA/
  - Bluebellflora
    Hero+
    3 years ago
    @tfrazer89
    
    Thanks, that looks correct if the external is plugged in and has full permission when you are attempting the move. The problem seems to be between your Mac and the external drive which is why the command is failing.
- andreaxvix
  1 year ago
  Hi so I’ve successfully created a symlink and moved my game to an external drive. the issue is now my game is loading significantly slower. if i uninstall my game and put it back on my internal drive, will i have to redo the symlink?
  - Bluebellflora
    Hero+
    1 year ago
    @andreaxvix
    
    Are you on Windows or Mac? You're double posting in the Mac and PC forum which isn't very helpful for getting you the targeted platform help I'm assuming you require? Tagging @puzzlezaddict for awareness.
KingFlashGrant
3 years ago
how did you transfer your mods/cc to your usb this would really help me.
- Bluebellflora
  Hero+
  3 years ago
  @KingFlashGrant
  
  By creating a symlink as explained above.
  - KingFlashGrant
    3 years ago
    what do I do because I done see a Alia’s folder in step 2