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22nd Jun 2017 at 12:46 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by alien_rai
It seems to be my disc drive sadly. So new question in case I end up needing to replace this pc, Is there a way to transfer the game data I have to a new computer? Especially the custom stuff and the sims I've built in body shop. Also thanks again for all you help.
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Yes, you can save all the files in My Documents - or at least the key ones. If you save the entire The Sims folder, you will be transferring a good number of files you don't need. Stick 'em on a USB or something and copy-paste into the new install game files. Don't let neighbourhoods overwrite though. Underlined are essential.
Folders and files to save (I've posted this list before but here goes):
Cameras - save if you have changed the camera settings by editing files in here
Collections - save if you have made any custom collections - if not don't bother
Config - save if you have updated any files in here, especially userStartup.Cheat
Downloads - you will want this one, this is your custom CC
HTTP Cache - ignore
Locked Bins - only keep if you have unlocked any of the hidden pet coats/colours
Logs - ignore
Lot Catalog - if you have lots in the lot bin you want to keep, save this one
Movies - save if you have made any custom movies - if not don't bother
Music - save if you have made any custom music - if not don't bother
Neighbourhoods - these are your saved games so save these
Packaged Lots - if you have saved packed up lots, the files will be in here
Paintings - save if you have added custom graphics to expand your painting options
Pet Breeds - save if you have ever saved a pet you made in CAS as a new breed
Pet Coats - ignore
Projects - save if you have made anything you want to keep in Bodyshop or Homecrafter
Saved Sims - if you have packed a sim up from Bodyshop, the file will be in here
SC4 Terrains - ignore unless you have added custom terrains to your game
Storytelling - for the most part you can ignore this though you might want to check to see if there are any pictures in there you want to keep
Teleport - should be empty anyway
Thumbnails - ignore this
Ignore any loose files in the main folder too.
I no longer come over to MTS very often but if you would like to ask me a question then you can find me on tumblr or my own site tflc. TFLC has an archive of all my CC downloads.
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