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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

I followed steps to transfer sims 4 onto my external hard drive. I formatted my drive, I made a symlink for my electronic arts folder, I changed my install and saves on origin to be on the drive, and now when I open sims 4, my save files are erased ☹️ Does anyone know how I can get them back? I see forums for these problems but they're usually for windows. I have a mac!

Bluebellflora
Hero+
3 years ago
@nbabyc Can you post a screenshot showing the Electronic Arts folder in your Documents folder.

@caitlinrheff What access does the game have in System Preferences/Settings > Security & Privacy > Files & Folders?
- caitlinrheff
  3 years ago
  @Bluebellflora both removable volumes and documents folder are checked off on filed and folders
  - Bluebellflora
    Hero+
    3 years ago
    @caitlinrheff
    
    Maybe reverse the symlink and start again? Something either doesn't have access permission or isn't plugged in properly.