I need some advice on computer downloads for a game

[rockymountaindem]

Specifically, the Sims 2.

There is plenty of user-designed content for The Sims 2, but whenever I download it I never know where to put the files. So, let's say I download some furniture from a Sims fan website. How do I get it into the furniture file directory? I know this is probably a stupid question, but I have never been successful with this. Can anybody help?

[TOhioLiberal]

1. Hi rockymountaindem...

...you put the downloads in the Sim 2 directory in my documents.
On my computer it's: my documents>EA Games>Sims 2>download. IIRC you have to create the download directory.

[rockymountaindem]

2. Okay, so if I do that they'll appear the next time I open the buy menu?

Does it work the same for clothes and hair styles?

[TOhioLiberal]

3. It should...

...by the way it's downloads not download.

The next time you open the game the load will take a little longer. You may get a screen after it loads mentioning that you have custom content and asking if you want it enabled/disabled.

[rockymountaindem]

4. Okay, thanks

I'll see how it goes in a couple of days when I'm on a more reliable connection.

[rockymountaindem]

5. Okay, I did everything you said, I got the dialogue box

but when I went into the buy menu to get the bed I downloaded, it wasn't there. I unzipped the file, etc. It all seemed to be there, but not in the buy menu. Any ideas why?

[TOhioLiberal]

6. I loaded up my game...

...When you choose enable/disable, you have to restart the game. If you exit and then reload, it should appear.

[rockymountaindem]

7. Yep, that worked

Thanks!

[TOhioLiberal]

8. You're welcome!

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