The sims 4 downloaded add custom mods

I like to do mine by categories, as seen in the picture above. This doesn't really do anything special during the gameplay, but it allows me to easily find content in my folders, install new content, and delete or update old content.

You can organise your Mods folder in any way which makes the most sense to you! You can do it by creator, by categories like shoes, clothes, hair, etc. This still happens in The Sims 4, so the easiest way to avoid long loading times when downloading mods, is to rename any files and delete any special characters in the title.

Just right-click on the file, select rename, and then delete any special characters and spaces. Make sure you don't change the extension type it should still end in. If you have too many files to do this all manually, there's a great program called the Bulk Rename Utility which will help you rename your files easily.

Click the option that says Bulk Rename Here. The program will open up and you'll see your Mods folder there. Highlight everything in the folder, and then go to the section that says Replace 3 , just below the Mods window. In the Replace box, enter your cursor and just hit the space bar once. This will delete any spaces in the file names.

Now go to the section that says Remove 5. Tick the 'Sym. This will delete any symbols. The Mods window will illustrate what the files will look like once you're done; all spaces and special characters should be gone.

If you have sub-folders, you'll have to click into each of them individually to rename the files inside. Follow the same method described above. This method is a bit risky, and one I only recommend to experienced modders of The Sims. Merging files really can speed up your loading time, but it can also cause issues, as there's no way to 'un-merge' files once you merge them, and if one of the files breaks within your merged file, you'll have to delete everything merged with it to get rid of the problematic file.

However, merging files can be a great way to speed up your game and organise your game even more; for example, you can merge files by creator, by date, by item type i. First, you'll need to register for a free account and download the Sims 4 Studio program.

The Sims 4 Studio is a free-fan made program for both Windows and Mac users. A window will open up. Click on the Add button and then navigate to your Mods folder in the window. Highlight all the mods you want to merge together, and select open. Click on the Merge button.

The program will prompt you to rename your new merged. Give it a unique name and select Save. Once the status bar finishes it will take longer if you have a lot of files to merge , a pop-up will appear saying you've merged the packages successfully.

The program will automatically open up to your Mods folder when done and you'll see both your newly merged. You can safely delete the old files, OR you can copy and paste them somewhere else as a backup for example, make an Unmerged Mods folder on your desktop and keep them there , which will make it easier if you do have to delete one of the files in the future. In the case that you do need to delete a file that you've merged, if you've kept the un-merged files copied somewhere, simply delete the individual file you want to get rid of, and delete the merged.

Then go back into Sims 4 Studio, merge the remaining files as explained above and then put the new merged. That's the basics on how to install mods and custom content for The Sims 4, as well as how to troubleshoot, uninstall and keep your Mods folder organised! Got any questions or suggestions that I haven't covered above? Feel free to leave a comment and I'll do my best to help! Do you know any good Sims custom content sites?

Every time I try to download a custom content clothing it always says I need a new version for my PC and go to the software and publisher to find out what version I need and I do not know how to do that. How do I get the right version of the Sims 4? You need to update your Sims 4 game. Your Electronic Arts folder is located in your Documents folder. You'll need to navigate there not to the Origin Games folder to find your Sims 4 folder where you put your tray files and mods.

I use origin. And origin users do not have their game in the electronic arts folder. If it is cc or mods put it in the mods folder. If you dont have any of the folders make them in the sims 4 folder which should be in your documents.

Help me!! When I placing the lots it can't placing,it and show the massage "cannot place the content because it was created with newer version of the game restart your game to check for update", please solution for this. You have to update your game to newer version , if you have origin you have to download The Sims 4 from there when its done you have to right click on it and select update.

It means the whoever made made it with a newer version of your game. If you can update it and if you have a cracked version go to the ultimate fix to update you game. Otherwise just find a different cc. Hi, I'm having problem with this one.

It says that "cannot place a content because it was created with a newer version of the game It says in the error message.

It lets me download the house itself I always make sure to download the houses that also have the custom content in the home however when I place it in the game the house stays but all the custom content disappears what am I doing wrong? If the lot has CC with it, will the automatically download with the house like in Sims 3?

Or do I have to download each piece individually? Sadly, you must download each piece individually. You have to download it piece by piece or the creater includes the custom content while downloading the house depends on the creator.

Have you individually downloading each of the CCs from the lot? You must do this for the lot to work. I have a HP laptop and when I press f4 it takes me out the game and comes up with screen settings.

I downloaded a lot and I see it in my library and when I click on it says "cannot locate file" please help! I am unable to see any of the cc lots i downloaded form TSR, and yes, I have enabled custom content in the advanced setting, and i have both cc and script mods on. I have noticed I do not have any Resource. CFG in my tray folder, could that be the problem?

I am unable to see my cc lots downloaded, and seeing as I have every needed box checked the only reason I can think of for beeing unable to see them is because i do not have any Resource. CFG file in my tray folder, could that be a problem? I have to sign up on a non-EA site for mods? No thanks. I just won't buy anymore expansion packs or anything, until they get it on Steam. Abby 27 Dec, am. For anyone wondering about if The Sims Resource is reliable: yes, it is. I advise you just don't click on any ads that pop up at the sides just in case, but the downloading system is completely safe.

I've been using the site for cc and mods for years now on my Origin version of The Sims 4 and no faults so far :. Isn't it dangerous to get a vac? Been using this source for several generations of SIMs, glad to see it's still around! Rapidplanet 3 Jul, pm. Muchi 29 Jun, am. You can safely delete the old files, OR you can copy and paste them somewhere else as a backup for example, make an Unmerged Mods folder on your desktop and keep them there , which will make it easier if you do have to delete one of the files in the future.

In the case that you do need to delete a file that you've merged, if you've kept the un-merged files copied somewhere, simply delete the individual file you want to get rid of, and delete the merged. Then go back into Sims 4 Studio, merge the remaining files as explained above and then put the new merged.

Do you know any good Sims custom content sites? Question: How can I find a Sims custom content website to download from without a membership? Answer: Your Electronic Arts folder is located in your Documents folder. You'll need to navigate there not to the Origin Games folder to find your Sims 4 folder where you put your tray files and mods.

Question: Every time I try to download a custom content clothing it always says I need a new version for my PC and go to the software and publisher to find out what version I need and I do not know how to do that. How do I get the right version of the Sims 4? Answer: You need to update your Sims 4 game. Answer: Everyone does. Answer: There's no limit, but too much can cause your game to load slow or lag. For reference, I've had 6GB of content in my game at times and it still runs okay, but your mileage may vary depending on your computer.

Question: If you have the sims on two computers with one origin account, will the custom content be on both? Answer: Some of them work with the base game and some don't; it best to read the instructions from the creator to see if their content is base game compatible or if you need any DLC.

Answer: CC is custom-content; user created content things made by Sims players like you and me! CC can be anything from new clothes, furniture, hair and more! Answer: It works exactly the same with downloading and installing custom content and mods. I also have my game and most people downloaded via Origin.

Answer: It's best to just check the page you've downloaded from, as the custom content creator will mention if the CC is base game compatible or needs DLC. Answer: Custom content only disappears if you physically delete the files from your game. But if someone has removed their content from their site, it's a good idea to check if the content is still up to date or compatible with your game by asking them!

Question: How can I install a mod if I got the Sims 4 online and did not buy it? I have my game on my Xbox one console. Answer: Unfortunately, custom content isn't supported on the console versions of the games. My script mods were not working. I have also done the following to troubleshoot my script mods.

I know how to download cc and all, but I just got a new laptop and I downloaded the Sims. Sadly, I can't fimd the Mods folder anywhere. I don't even have the Electronic Arts folder in the Documents folder-thing. I don't know what went wrong but I would appreciate some help or advice.

So after doing all the steps besides the Winrar cause it doesn't work on mac I lunched Sims and the first thing i see is a notice that says "Maxis does not prescreen or support mods.. I use origin. And origin users do not have their game in the electronic arts folder. They dont even have a mod folder. I have downloaded multiple mods, but I can't find an electronic arts folder. If you could please help me find or create it, maybe even how to get them to work without it, that would be great.

Unless i have taken all my cc out of my mods or turned it off in game my sims won't load and will come up with a message saying 'sims 4 closed unexpectedly" i have a macbook air and if someone knows how to fix this i would be very thankful. Hi Brittany um i dont know which one yo download i scrolled down and it said english winrar and rar release and the mac one says Rar 5.

So thank you very much! But I did have some files that were. If you know why I would dearly appreciate it! Hi Adrian, thank you for letting me know about that!

Sadly a lot of sites have plagiarised my work I can see they even used my same screenshot of my Sims 4 folder, lol. I'll send them a copyright infringement letter straight away. Thanks for the head's up! So helpful! I wasn't extracting my mods and I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working! Your a lifesaver, Brittany! Hello, I was wondering how you would restart the game in order to get the mods especially scripted mods?

I've unzipped all the sims I've downloaded into my tray folder. I've turned on custom content in the game settings. It's still not showing up. How can I get my downloaded sims and custom content to show up? Can you use separate things from sims you've downloaded on sims you're about to create on ts4 like you can in ts3? It's not seeming like it and it's a little upsetting.