New to Mods and Custom Content for The Sims 4? Take a look at our Getting Started guide here.If you've installed the CC or mod exactly as described above, it should all work just fine. Even with the program being in its BETA phase, there is still plenty to come and will be a great addition for many players wanting to get on top of and keep their Mod folders organized!įor more updates about the Sims 4 Mod Manager, be sure to join the Discord!
The Sims 4 Mod Manager by GameTimeDev is incredibly easy to start using and works well alongside Sims 4 Studio. You can do this by emailing or by joining the Discord Server by clicking here.
While the Sims 4 Mod Manager is still in its BETA phase, GameTimeDev is looking for feedback as well as any questions. GameTimeDev has also made a short yet handy overview video that also guides you through the Sims 4 Mod Manager. Once you have linked Sims 4 Studio to the Sims 4 Mod Manager, you’ll be able to directly load the file in the program and view any additional information that Sims 4 Studio displays. To do this, simply head over to Settings (General) > S4S Path (.exe) > Search Sims 4 Studio > Complete. The Sims 4 Mod Manager allows you to link Sims 4 Studio to the program.
Delete – Deletes the file from your folder.Move – Allows you to move the file to another folder.You can view the file in Sims 4 Studio or within your Mods folder. Edit – Allows you to edit the Filepath, Filename and add any notes.Clicking on this will present you with three new options. You’ll also notice, when viewing individual files, another tab called More. Unload/Load you’ll find under individual files, whereas Unload All and Load All you can find against the complete folder. With both of these, you can either do this with individual files or whole folders. Unload/ Unload All – This will remove the mods & custom content from your game.Load/Load All – This will add the mods & custom content to your game.Here you can search for files as well as filtering files by either CAS Items, Catalogue Objects or Other. Filters – In the very top right-hand corner, you will find the Filters Tab.While navigating the Sims 4 Mod Manager, you’ll notice a number of different features you can use to manage your Custom Content and Mods. Add CC – browse your computer for Mods and Custom Content files you are wanting to import to the game.Drag Files – Add Mods and Custom Content by dragging and dropping files to the paper clip icon.Help/About – Information about the program and helpful links.As for duplicated files, this is a work in progress feature at the moment but will show any files that you may have multiples of. However, you can send any peculiar acting files to GameTimeDev for further investigation. Weird files may not actually be broken files but may not be loading correctly. Problems – here you will find any files that may be weird or duplicated.Packs – Packs allows you to make edits and add to the folders you have within your Mods folder.Whether you have it organized by creator or the type of custom content or mod, you’ll be able to quickly and easily navigate each of those folders. Folders – Folders is where you can quickly view any content that you have within your mods folder.Clicking on the arrow next to the creators name will allow you to view what creations you have from that creator Home – this is the default screen where you’ll find all the mods and custom content you have in game listed.You’ll then be presented with a screen that looks like this. Upon loading the program for the first time, it will search for any existing Mods or Custom Content you already have installed.
Open up the Zip file using a program like WinRar or 7Zip, and you’ll find the installation file that you need. Follow the installation process step by step, which takes a couple of minutes, and you’ll be ready to go.
Once your download is complete, go to the location where it has been downloaded and open the file.