Note: This file is needed to add references within the game, where it can find mods on your system. package format go in the Packages folder.Įxample of Windows 7 Home Premium Mods Folder Setup:
Note: The Overrides folder is only to be used when a developer asks you to place his/her mod in there. Note: In Windows 7 Documents is under Libraries, Windows Vista is under Documents and Windows XP is under My Documents.ġa – Create a folder and name it Mods (the text case it must be exact).ġb – Click to open the Mods folder so you are inside it.ġc – Create a sub-folder within the Mods folder and name it Packages (the text case must be exact).ġd – Create another sub-folder within the Mods folder and name it Overrides (the text case must be exact). Go to C:\Users\\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 Your game must be closed before proceeding with the following steps.ġ. In the event something goes wrong, you can revert to your earlier save(s). Before making changes to your game and files, create a new save name if you have a current game, and SAVE AS.