HOW TO: Custom Content & Mods | What, How and Where | Tutorial | Sims 4 | Simsational Builds

Hi Simmers!
Thanks for watching my tutorial all about Custom Content & Mods - What it is, the difference between CC & Mods, Alpha vs Maxis Match, how and where to download and how to install!
If you would like more information on any of the items of CC in my clips, please comment below with the timestamp and description and I will let you know who its by. Unfortunately there are way too many to itemize below!
Best websites for those just starting:
www.thesimsres...
modthesims.info/
Carl's Sims 4 Guide - A Handy List of the Best Mods for the Sims 4 - www.carls-sims...
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you've installed the CC or mod exactly as described above, it should all work just fine. However, if it doesn't show up in your game, or doesn't work for some reason, you might need to do some troubleshooting. Here's a list of things to check and try when you run into problems:
As described above, make sure you have custom content and script mods turned on in your game.
If you can't find a particular item in Buy Mode (this is where your custom objects go), go into Buy Mode (by clicking on the tools icon or F2). Click on the Filter Items tab, select Content, then tick the Custom Content button and you'll see all your custom content. You should see the items you downloaded there.
You can also double-check that your custom content is installed by clicking on the View Custom Content button in the Options menu (go to Options / Other and click on the View Custom Content button). Look at the files listed there and you should see the content you've downloaded listed.
Open up your Mods folder, and make sure you've placed the CC correctly. Remember, you should only see files ending in .package or .ts4script in your mods folder. If the files are ending in .zip, .rar., or any other file type, they won't work in your game!
While you're online, go into Origin and repair your game. You can do this by clicking on The Sims 4 in your library, selecting the Settings button, and then clicking on Repair Game (please note that you must not be playing the game when you select this option). The game will then repair itself and basically do a fresh install of the files needed to run The Sims 4. It won't damage your save game, and this has actually fixed broken CC (particularly issues with script mods) for me in the past.
Try deleting your .cache files. To do this, go into Documents / Electronics Arts / The Sims 4 folder. You can delete the localthumbscache.package file in this directory. You'll also see a folder titled cache and one titled cachestr. You can delete everything in these folders, but not the folder themselves. You may also safely delete the entire onlinethumbnailcache folder, if present. Deleting cache files allows the game to "fix" itself in a way, and can be done as a first resort before repairing your entire game.
Re-download the mod and start over. Sometimes, download can be corrupted upon downloading them, so just in case, you can delete the files your first downloaded, download them again, and put them into your mods folder and see if it works.
Check that the mod itself is up-to-date. With the Sims 4, nearly every time a patch comes out, it breaks a variety of mods. Usually, the mod's creator will be aware of this and will update his or her website to notify players of this. Check the page you downloaded the mod from and then delete and reinstall the new version, if necessary. Sims websites like SimsVIP also keep a running tab of incompatible mods and CC after patches.
Remember that game mods and custom content are designed to work with genuine versions of The Sims 4. There is no guarantee that they will work with pirated versions of the game, so if you do have a pirated version and a mod isn't working, that could be why. The only way to fix this would be to buy a copy of The Sims 4 directly from Origin, where you can ensure the game will be patched regularly and compatible with all mods and custom content.
If you've tried all the troubleshooting methods and the mod/custom content still won't work, the best thing to do is contact the original creator and let them know, or you may just need to uninstall the file from your game.
Troubleshooting tips taken from: levelskip.com/...! - Thank you!
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[@philharris53]

Thanks for taking the time to go through the details about mods, cc and tray items and showing in detail how they're named and best organized. When I started I didn't have this as a frame of reference and it took me quite a while before I was confident enough to use and explore the great extra dimension they bring to the game. The Sims wouldn't be near as much fun if we didn't have mods and CC. The people who build and share lots, rooms and sims on the gallery are so talented and save people who just enjoy playing the game so much time. The whole community who share their work and creativity are never told "thanks" enough. Your videos and tutorials are a great asset and I wanted to say thanks.

[@kennethl8626]

So helpful thank you!

[@karinap7875]

Very helpful. Thank you. I'm new to CC. ☺

[@SimsationalBuilds]

You’re so welcome!!! Check out my other video on my picks of build/buy CC creators and modders too!

[@cottonpop8834]

Thank you so much! You explained it so well and I’m always great full that you show the files 😊

[@SimsationalBuilds]

You’re so welcome! 🧡