Forum Discussion

Re: Edits in CAS (including Mods and Non-Mods) are not saved after clicking Save

Try removing all your mods (move them all to another folder for now), deleting "localthumbcache.package" (had the wrong file name before, sorry!) in the Sims 4 Folder in Documents, and then testing with a vanilla save? (You don't have to give up your current save, but make sure to name the test save something else!)

7 Replies

Replies have been turned off for this discussion
  • Thank you. I would try StarryMight's suggestion but fear that moving all my mods elsewhere then move them back after and delete/rename localthumbnail.cache (mine's called localthumbcache.package) might cause permanent unwanted changes (e.g. once I move all the mods back they won't appear anymore).
  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    7 years ago

    HI @pinksapphire10 

    mods get outdated with patches though and you need to make sure everything is still working with the current patch level.

    Try a backup of your save game to find out which of your mods potentially cause the issue, then when you found them, check for updates.

    Here's a list of mods that broke with this patch: https://simsvip.com/2019/02/21/broken-mods-for-february-19-patch-strangerville-gp/

    The list is not necessarily complete.

  • StarryMight's avatar
    StarryMight
    7 years ago

    @pinksapphire10 : Don't worry, you have nothing to worry about as far as that's concerned. 🙂

    Deleting the localthumbcache.package (which makes the game generate a new one when you play it; sorry I had the wrong name before, I was going by memory both times) is good practice whenever you add, remove, update, or change mods so that nothing is stuck in memory in your game that can cause problems.

  • Thanks StarryMight. After I replicated your steps, in Edit in CAS I updated with only non-customs/non-mods, like basic hair style and dress that came with the original game. After I clicked the check-mark, non of the updates were reflected in the live game. Looks like I am with the same problem. :/

  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    7 years ago

    HI @pinksapphire10 

    Try resetting your user files as described in the factory reset described in this post: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/FAQ-Troubleshooting-Steps-amp-Known-Issues/m-p/3621199

    You won't loose anything. Just make sure to not delete any files  and make a backup.

    After renaming, repair your game by right clicking on the game in Origin.

    Try on a new game with nothing added back first (start new game). If it works, put back your save game and try again. If it still works, you can start putting stuff back.

    • Options.ini (or just re-set all your settings manually)
    • Tray Folder
    • Screenshots/Videos/Custom music
    • Rest of the save games (leave out slot_00000001.save which is the autosave and no longer needed - if you still have it)
    • Custom content like clothing, hair, skins, make up ....
    • Mods (one by one, making sure they all still work)

    The rest does not need putting back, cause they are mostly cache files that recreate or log files that are not needed for the game.

  • StarryMight's avatar
    StarryMight
    7 years ago

    @pinksapphire10 wrote:

    Thanks StarryMight. After I replicated your steps, in Edit in CAS I updated with only non-customs/non-mods, like basic hair style and dress that came with the original game. After I clicked the check-mark, non of the updates were reflected in the live game. Looks like I am with the same problem. :/


    Dang. 🤨 Hopefully crinrict's advice will help you, though. 🙂

About The Sims 4 Technical Issues - PC

PC players get help with their technical issues in The Sims 4 here.51,695 PostsLatest Activity: 21 days ago