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While this guide to .package files explains how to get the .package files in your game, [[Game_Help:TS3_CC_Basics|Sims 3 CC Basics]] explains all about custom content in general, including using zip/rar/7z files, identifying file types, and what information to look for before downloading particular files.
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While this guide to .package files explains how to get the .package files in your game, [[Game_Help:TS3_CC_Basics|TS3 CC Basics]] explains all about custom content in general, including using zip/rar/7z files, identifying file types, and what information to look for before downloading particular files.
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A more step-by-step, guided version is available in [[Game Help:Downloading for Downright Dunderheads]].
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| [[Image:Warning.gif]][[Image:TS3 Monkey icon.png|right]] <span style="font-size:12px; color:red"><b><big><big>Read before proceeding!</big></big></b><br>
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<font color=black>If you have ever had your custom content in Program Files (either manually or using the Helper Monkey/Monkey Bars), you must uninstall Monkey Bars/Helper Monkey, and remove the old framework files from Program Files path <b>first</b>!  If you don't, some of your custom content may not work!<br><br>You must also get updates from the creator(s) for any hacks/mods before putting them in the Documents path shown below. <br><br>For full instructions on switching over from the old way to the new way, see: '''[[Game Help:Installing Sims 3 Package Files/Old Way to New Way|Installing Sims 3 Package Files: Old Way to the New Way]].'''  Do this first, then come back here for instructions on installing to Documents.</font><br><br>
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[[Image:Warning.gif]] <font color="green"><b>Also make sure you have read [[Game Help:TS3 CC Basics|TS3 CC Basics]] so you know how to extract from rar/zip/7z files and how to identify file types before continuing with this page.</b></font>
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==Game Version==
 
==Game Version==
  
[[Image:LauncherVersion.jpg|right|400x400px]]Depending on what patch/update level you have (and any expansion packs) you may need to install your .package files in a different way.  The way .package files are installed has changed with later patches/EPs, and it's a bit easier the new way.
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[[Image:LauncherVersion.jpg|right|400x400px]]Depending on what patch/update level you have (and any expansion packs), you may need some extra steps to get your .package content working correctly.
  
 
The easiest way to find your game version is to open the game Launcher.  Look down at the very bottom left corner - you should see some tiny little icons.  Float your cursor over the far left one and it will tell you your base game patch version - you need to have at least patch version 1.12.70 or later.  '''If you don't see the icons at all, you need to update your game!'''
 
The easiest way to find your game version is to open the game Launcher.  Look down at the very bottom left corner - you should see some tiny little icons.  Float your cursor over the far left one and it will tell you your base game patch version - you need to have at least patch version 1.12.70 or later.  '''If you don't see the icons at all, you need to update your game!'''
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[[Image:RightArrow.gif]] '''To update your game:'''  Click on the "Game Updates" tab in the launcher and click Update Now.
 
  
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[[Image:RightArrow.gif]] '''Latest patch versions:'''  Click on [[Game Help:Patch Table]] to verify your games are up-to-date.
  
[[Image:RightArrow.gif]] '''For more information on updating your game, see: [[Game Help:TS3 Patching|Patching The Sims 3]].'''
 
  
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[[Image:RightArrow.gif]] '''To update your game:'''  Click on the "Game Updates" tab in the launcher and click Update Now.
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==Upgrading to Patch 1.12==
 
  
If you have had .package format custom content installed before upgrading to patch 1.12, you will need to switch over your method of handling custom content, from the old way (in Program Files) to the new way (in Documents).  '''You will need to remove the old way first, before doing it the new way!'''
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[[Image:RightArrow.gif]] '''For more information on updating your game, or to Patch manually, see: [[Game Help:TS3 Patching|Patching The Sims 3]].'''
  
  
[[Image:RightArrow.gif]] '''For full instructions on switching over from the old way to the new way, see: [[Game Help:Installing Sims 3 Package Files/Old Way to New Way|Installing Sims 3 Package Files: Old Way to the New Way]].'''
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Now that you know which version/patch/update you have for your base game (and removed the old method of dealing with CC, if necessary), you can proceed to the instructions on installing .package files. Choose one of the below options:
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[edit] Installing Sims 3 Package Files

This guide will explain how to use custom content files that are in .package format in The Sims 3.


[edit] Before You Start

Make sure you've read Sims 3 CC Basics first!


While this guide to .package files explains how to get the .package files in your game, TS3 CC Basics explains all about custom content in general, including using zip/rar/7z files, identifying file types, and what information to look for before downloading particular files.

A more step-by-step, guided version is available in Game Help:Downloading for Downright Dunderheads.


Warning.gif
TS3 Monkey icon.png
Read before proceeding!

If you have ever had your custom content in Program Files (either manually or using the Helper Monkey/Monkey Bars), you must uninstall Monkey Bars/Helper Monkey, and remove the old framework files from Program Files path first! If you don't, some of your custom content may not work!

You must also get updates from the creator(s) for any hacks/mods before putting them in the Documents path shown below.

For full instructions on switching over from the old way to the new way, see: Installing Sims 3 Package Files: Old Way to the New Way. Do this first, then come back here for instructions on installing to Documents.


Warning.gif Also make sure you have read TS3 CC Basics so you know how to extract from rar/zip/7z files and how to identify file types before continuing with this page.


[edit] Game Version

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Depending on what patch/update level you have (and any expansion packs), you may need some extra steps to get your .package content working correctly.

The easiest way to find your game version is to open the game Launcher. Look down at the very bottom left corner - you should see some tiny little icons. Float your cursor over the far left one and it will tell you your base game patch version - you need to have at least patch version 1.12.70 or later. If you don't see the icons at all, you need to update your game!


We STRONGLY recommend fully updating your game to the latest patch version!


RightArrow.gif Latest patch versions: Click on Game Help:Patch Table to verify your games are up-to-date.


RightArrow.gif To update your game: Click on the "Game Updates" tab in the launcher and click Update Now.


RightArrow.gif For more information on updating your game, or to Patch manually, see: Patching The Sims 3.




[edit] Ready!

No Monkey Icon? Pre-1.12/pre-Ambitions' method of Old Framework totally removed and cleaned up? Let's carry on...


RightArrow.gif

Game is Patched: The Sims 3 is patched to 1.12.70 or higher...


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