Once all the files are in Vortex, install them and ensure the mods are deployed. To download any of these mods click either the 'Vortex' button in the top right of the mod page or the 'Mod Manager Download' button on the files tab.

It will take both the blueprint file and any other files in the same directory (excluding package files) and unpack them to the Tray folder. Vortex finds tray mods using the '.blueprint' extensions. Items created in-game and shared with others are treated differently to standard mods. In some cases there may also be additional files packed in the same folder as the package, these will also be extracted with the package to the Mods/Vortex Mods directory. A mod will normally include a file with the extension '.package'. This is the default installation type for mods. If you can’t see The Sims 4, you can scan for it or define it manually.įor The Sims 4, there are two different types of mods. Use the “Manage” button on the game tile to add it to your managed games.

If you don’t already see The Sims 4 under the “Managed” tab, check the “Discovered” section. To begin, open up Vortex and navigate to the games section. If you haven’t already, please run The Sims 4 at least once before modding it. You will also need to be logged in to your Nexus Mods account in Vortex.Īt the time of writing, this guide only applies to The Sims 4 on Windows.

4.1 Can I stop the admin prompts when deploying mods?īefore we get started, this guide assumes that you have installed Blade & Sorcery and Vortex at their default locations.

Cc clothing will then appear in cas and you can use it for other sims.Ĭheck that you have ticked the 'include custom content' box that is in the advanced section of the filter area of the gallery. Then go back into the game again and any cc that you have will appear. If it isn't ticked, do that.Also check that the script mods allowed button is ticked as well.

Options | Other | Enable Custom Content and Mods. Go to game options and check that the ' enable custom content and mods' button is ticked, which is found in : These cc package files are placed into the mods folder.

If the sim also has cc clothing, you will need to have downloaded cc clothing package files also. The files need to be placed directly into the tray folder. Hello you downloaded the sim from an external site, the files need to be put into the documents -electronic arts -sims 4 - tray folder. I was also hoping I could use the clothes on the sim I downloaded on another sim of mine. I have done everything on this forum and the sim I have downloaded still hasn't shown up in my gallery.

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