How to Download Custom Content Into the Sims 2
For fans of Sims 2, creating appearance and style is often just as much fun as playing each avatar character, leading them through their life or career choices. If you are tired of the standard outfit or want to create new content to be used in your Sims house, downloading it into the game is simple with a few steps. Once you have all your content in a certain area, downloading it takes a few minutes, and then you are ready to play.
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Instructions
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Locate the "Downloads" folder within the Sims 2 folder. This will appear automatically when you install the game on your computer. If you don't see it, you can create one.
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Create a folder, if necessary, by right-clicking the mouse on the computer within the open Sims 2 folder. Create a new folder and label it "Downloads."
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Save any custom content you've created or any subscriber content to the "Downloads" folder. Save once you have placed any files into the folder to ensure they stay in the proper place.
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Download a mesh if you plan on using hair, clothes or objects that need a distinctive shape, like furniture, for example. A mesh is a three-dimensional frame that gives objects the proper shape they need within a game. You may find a mesh download on The Sims Resource.
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Double-click the Sims2Pack file within the Sims 2 folder to take your content from the Download folder to the game. Once you double-click the file, it will be installed directly into the game.
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Tips & Warnings
If you use any objects from the expansion packs, you will need to make sure the expansions are also installed onto your computer or they won't be accepted.
