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The "CEP" - Color Enable Package v. 9.2.0 - 15 MAY 2009
by Numenor
Posted 27th Sep 2005 at 2:46 AM
- Updated 27th Apr 2020 at 1:30 PM by HugeLunatic : adding supercollection instructions
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The "CEP" - Color Enable Package v. 9.2.0 - 15 May 2009
Available for Windows and MacOS X users
Available for Windows and MacOS X users
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> THIS IS THE FINAL RELEASE <<<
and probably the last one, except for possible bugfixes and small additions
and probably the last one, except for possible bugfixes and small additions
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MANUAL INSTALL for ULTIMATE COLLECTION
MANUAL INSTALL for MAC Super Collection
credits: lordtyger
a) _EnableColorOptionsGMND.package:
Place the file "_EnableColorOptionsGMND.package" into your Sims Downloads folder:
~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
b) _EnableColorOptionsMMAT.package:
Open the Applications folder, then RIGHT CLICK The Sims 2, and select "Show package contents"
Navigate then to Contents/Home/TSData/Res/Sims3D/
Place the file "_EnableColorOptionsMMAT.package" in that folder.
c) "Extra" folder:
Open it and you will find 2 subfolders, "MyDocuments" and "ProgramFiles".
c1) Open the "MyDocuments" folder and move the entire "zCEP-EXTRA" subfolder, along with the several files contained in it to:
Applications folder-->TheSims2-->"Show package contents"-->Contents/
c2) Open the "ProgramFiles" folder and move the entire "zCEP-EXTRA" subfolder, along with the several files contained in to:
Applications folder-->TheSims2-->"Show package contents"-->Contents/Home/TSData/Res/CATALOG
MANUAL INSTALL for MAC Super Collection 64bit
credits: lordtyger
a) _EnableColorOptionsGMND.package:
Place the file "_EnableColorOptionsGMND.package" into your Sims Downloads folder:
~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
b) _EnableColorOptionsMMAT.package:
Open the Applications folder, then RIGHT CLICK The Sims 2, and select "Show package contents"
Navigate then to Contents/Home/TSData/Res/Sims3D/
Place the file "_EnableColorOptionsMMAT.package" in that folder.
c) "Extra" folder:
Open it and you will find 2 subfolders, "MyDocuments" and "ProgramFiles".
c1) Open the "MyDocuments" folder and move the entire "zCEP-EXTRA" subfolder, along with the several files contained in it to:
Applications folder-->TheSims2-->"Show package contents"-->Contents/
c2) Open the "ProgramFiles" folder and move the entire "zCEP-EXTRA" subfolder, along with the several files contained in to:
Applications folder-->TheSims2-->"Show package contents"-->Contents/Home/TSData/Res/CATALOG CEP works fine as far as I can tell, once it is installed using these instructions
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THE CEP v.9 WORKS IN ANY GAME, FROM THE BASE-GAME TO MANSION & GARDEN
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THE CEP HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH CLOTHINGS, SKINS, HAIR,
ACCESSORIES AND SUCH. IT AFFECTS ONLY *MAXIS OBJECTS*
ACCESSORIES AND SUCH. IT AFFECTS ONLY *MAXIS OBJECTS*
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The CEP v9 enables colour options for Maxis objects shipped with:
The Sims 2 (base game) - University - Nightlife - Open for Business - Family Fun Stuff
Glamour Life - Pets - Seasons - Bon Voyage - FreeTime - Apartment Life
(plus almost all the objects from the Stuff Packs up to M&G).
It can safely be used by *ALL* users, with *ANY* game configuration
The Sims 2 (base game) - University - Nightlife - Open for Business - Family Fun Stuff
Glamour Life - Pets - Seasons - Bon Voyage - FreeTime - Apartment Life
(plus almost all the objects from the Stuff Packs up to M&G).
It can safely be used by *ALL* users, with *ANY* game configuration
LATEST NEWS 15 May 2009 - CEP v. 9.2.0 released (final update to Apartment Life + More 'stuff pack' objects)
(Read details on Post #4)
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Read the CEP Licence Agreement on Post #2
Read the CEP Frequently Asked Questions on Post #3 Read the CEP News & Details on Post #4
If you want to be sure not to miss a CEP update, subscribe to the CEP Updates Notification Thread
If you like this enhancement for your Sims2 game, consider to make a DONATION to either Numenor Moddings or ModTheSims2-------------------------------------------------------------------
CEP COMPONENTS
Starting from CEP v.8.0, both the Installer and the Manual Installation zip contain all the CEP resources:
- CEP core files: these are required for the CEP to work.
- "CEP EXTRA" components: these are fixes and additional features that are not required, but their installation is strongly suggested; read details about the CEP EXTRA in the Documentation installed along with the CEP.
- CEP Documentation: it's optional, but it's very interesting; it includes the FAQ, a detailed list of the CEP EXTRA and a full list of all the objects that come with the game.
- CEP Icon Set: optional; it's mainly aimed to webmasters (to put them in the download web pages or in the local CEP Info page) and CEP enthusiasts.
INSTALLATION and USAGE
The CEP can be installed automatically (Windows users only), or manually (Mac users, and anyone who wants to have total control on what happens on their computers
)- Automatic installation (Windows users only) - Download the file "CEP_Windows-AutoInstaller.zip" and unpack it on your desktop. Double-click on the installer (CEP_Setup.exe) and follow the instructions.
You have to choose which "CEP EXTRA" components you want to install, select the path where to install the Documentation and choose what parts of the Documentation you want to install (any older CEP version will be automatically uninstalled).To uninstall, use the "Add/Remove Program" applet, in the Windows control panel, or the icon in the Start menu. - Manual Installation (Windows and MacOS X Users) - Download the file "CEP_Windows+MAC_Manual-Installation.zip"; unpack the zip on a temporary folder. Open the temporary folder, and you'll find all the needed files, along with detailed instructions (for Win and Mac) that will guide you in the manual installation.
To uninstall, remove all the CEP files from your system, following the instruction provided in the same text file you used for the installation.
CREDITS and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
By now, the CEP is updated and supported by me (Numenor) alone. Nevertheless, many persons deserve our personal thanks and credits for their help:
- RGILES and QUAXI for having invented and created with me the first CEP, that still "survives" into the current CEP. Very special thanks to QUAXI for his valuable tool SimPE and for his great kindness and patience
- MaryLou for the help in testing the CEP, for fixing the UV-map of the Toilet Stall and for the CEP Icon sets v. 6, 7 and 8.
- SimplyStella for the CEP Icon sets v. 3/4/5.
- Rentechd for the CEP Icon sets v. 1/2.
- IgnorantBliss for the countless hours spent on updating the CEP List
- Havelock for many fixes included in CEP9 (Bohemian set, security gates, Club counters, Closet doors).
- And last but not least, thank you very much to all the CEP users, and in particular to Lord Darcy, for their help reporting bugs, discovering Maxis faults, suggesting modifications and asking for more recolourable objects.
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Operating System: Windows: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, etc Linux: Various flavours of Linux, may need Mono or Wine Mac OS X: OS X, may need Mono Utility Type: Save Editors: Tools for modifying savegames, lots, neighbourhood packages etc. CC Managers: Tools for installing and managing custom content, custom music, custom paintings etc. Plugin Type: Not Applicable: Standalone tools |
You must have the expansion or stuff packs listed below installed to use this custom content. Please see the post text for any exceptions.
Key: - File was updated after upload was posted
| Filename - Tip: You can click the magnifying glass to see the archive contents | Size | Downloads | Date |
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CEP_Windows+MAC_Manual-Installation.zip
| CEP 9.2.0 (compatible with all Sims2 games up to M&G)
Size: 3.32 MB · Downloads: 162,178 · 30th Apr 2009 |
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CEP_Windows-AutoInstaller.zip
| CEP 9.2.0 (compatible with all Sims2 games up to M&G)
Size: 3.25 MB · Downloads: 870,446 · 25th Mar 2009 |
Don't forget to Thank the creator after downloading! Use the Thanks button located above the screenshots above.
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
- Origin (Ultimate Collection): Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows Vista/7/8/10: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Mac: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads
- Mac x64: /Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
- If you don't have a Downloads folder, just make one. See instructions at: Game Help: No Downloads Folder.
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#76
3rd Oct 2008 at 1:35 AM
Last edited by Taysana : 3rd Oct 2008 at 1:43 AM.
3rd Oct 2008 at 1:35 AM
Last edited by Taysana : 3rd Oct 2008 at 1:43 AM.
#77
3rd Oct 2008 at 7:14 AM
3rd Oct 2008 at 7:14 AM
#78
3rd Oct 2008 at 7:30 AM
3rd Oct 2008 at 7:30 AM
Thank you Numenor, and sorry to have bothered you about what appears to have been nothing. *Blush* I'll leave you be then, and thank you for everything! 
#79
3rd Oct 2008 at 8:03 AM
3rd Oct 2008 at 8:03 AM
#80
4th Oct 2008 at 2:18 PM
Last edited by groovilicious : 4th Oct 2008 at 2:26 PM.
4th Oct 2008 at 2:18 PM
Last edited by groovilicious : 4th Oct 2008 at 2:26 PM.
Two zCEP-EXTRA folders in game?
C:\Documents and Settings\Me\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\zCEP-EXTRA (date created 5/12/08)
and
C:\Documents and Settings\Me\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\zCEP-EXTRA (date created 9/26/08)
It seems to me that the one in my Downloads folder is the previous CEP extra version, while the one in my Sims 2 folder is the current CEP version. Did I do something wrong when I installed? I appears they contain the same files... The only reason this is a concern for me is because my game capacity is huge-I'm a download-a-holic, so anything that's taking up extra space would be helpful for me to remove... Also, not knowing where the actual CEP file is, I don't know if I have a conflict going on... If there is a conflict, it hasn't caused any apparent problems with my game running. I hope this makes sense... Any information will be appreciated!
EDIT: I looked up the files names in Post 3, and it appears I have the proper versions of the 'EnableColorOptions' file in the proper places, so can I just delete the zCEP-EXTRA folder that's in my Downloads folder-leaving the one that's in \The Sims 2 directory?
#81
4th Oct 2008 at 3:07 PM
4th Oct 2008 at 3:07 PM
#82
4th Oct 2008 at 4:27 PM
4th Oct 2008 at 4:27 PM
#83
4th Oct 2008 at 7:08 PM
4th Oct 2008 at 7:08 PM
#84
4th Oct 2008 at 7:27 PM
4th Oct 2008 at 7:27 PM
#85
4th Oct 2008 at 8:26 PM
4th Oct 2008 at 8:26 PM
#86
4th Oct 2008 at 9:00 PM
4th Oct 2008 at 9:00 PM
Groovilicious - As far as I remember, neither the installer v. 9.0, nor any previous versions should install a "zCEP-EXTRA" into the Downloads; the only correct path is:
My Documents\EA Games\The Sims\zCEP-EXTRA.
I confirm SimSample's suggestion: the zCEP-EXTRA in your Downloads must be removed; and then, please reinstall the CEP v. 9.0, and tell me if by mistake it created again a zCEP-EXTRA into your Downloads.
As a side note: in addition to the three elements listed by SimSample, there is a second zCEP-EXTRA folder in:
(Program Files)\EA Games\The Sims 2\TSData\Res\Catalog
I'm specifying this, in case you stumble into this additional zCEP-EXTRA and mistakenly delete it
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My Documents\EA Games\The Sims\zCEP-EXTRA.
I confirm SimSample's suggestion: the zCEP-EXTRA in your Downloads must be removed; and then, please reinstall the CEP v. 9.0, and tell me if by mistake it created again a zCEP-EXTRA into your Downloads.
As a side note: in addition to the three elements listed by SimSample, there is a second zCEP-EXTRA folder in:
(Program Files)\EA Games\The Sims 2\TSData\Res\Catalog
I'm specifying this, in case you stumble into this additional zCEP-EXTRA and mistakenly delete it
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#87
5th Oct 2008 at 7:04 AM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 13th Oct 2008 at 11:18 PM.
5th Oct 2008 at 7:04 AM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 13th Oct 2008 at 11:18 PM.
I realized that all CEP subsets on doors and windows can't be recolored when placed diagonally, unlike those which were recolorable by default. Like glass subset on OFB International set, for example. Can it be addressed by the next CEP?
Oh and there's something wrong in glass subset of OpenMe Door and Easy Swing Door. The default recolor is not automatically selected.
ETA: The diagonal mesh of AL 2-tiled Security Gate Door is b0rked.
I feel like piling more and more work on your already-full plate... Sorry
Oh and there's something wrong in glass subset of OpenMe Door and Easy Swing Door. The default recolor is not automatically selected.
ETA: The diagonal mesh of AL 2-tiled Security Gate Door is b0rked.
I feel like piling more and more work on your already-full plate... Sorry
#88
5th Oct 2008 at 1:57 PM
5th Oct 2008 at 1:57 PM
Lord Darcy, your reports are arways useful and extremely well-accepted
As for the CEP-recolourable doors, there is a known limitation with the diagonals. You surely know that each diagonal is "slave" of its own straight version; but for a subset to be "slave", the game needs it to have a single-part name (e.g. "glass"), and doesn't accept multi-part names (e.g. "glass_clear" or "doorvalue_glass_clear"). The CEP must work on all those subsets that Maxis decided not to make recolourable; and - for unknown reasons - Maxis always assigns to such subsets multi-part names. This makes impossible to fully enslave the diagonal to the straight mesh, forcing the users (but not always) to use the Design Tool over the diagonal after placing it on the wall.
I'm not sure (I will check) if this applies to the OpenMe and EasySwing doors as well.
Regarding the diagonal Security Gate, I have added this problem to the to-do list Thanks!
As for the CEP-recolourable doors, there is a known limitation with the diagonals. You surely know that each diagonal is "slave" of its own straight version; but for a subset to be "slave", the game needs it to have a single-part name (e.g. "glass"), and doesn't accept multi-part names (e.g. "glass_clear" or "doorvalue_glass_clear"). The CEP must work on all those subsets that Maxis decided not to make recolourable; and - for unknown reasons - Maxis always assigns to such subsets multi-part names. This makes impossible to fully enslave the diagonal to the straight mesh, forcing the users (but not always) to use the Design Tool over the diagonal after placing it on the wall.
I'm not sure (I will check) if this applies to the OpenMe and EasySwing doors as well.
Regarding the diagonal Security Gate, I have added this problem to the to-do list
Thanks!
#89
5th Oct 2008 at 3:16 PM
5th Oct 2008 at 3:16 PM
Thanks for this update Numenor, but I had a problem before and after installing v9. Here is what happened before. I created an apartment lot, but the mailbox wouldn't change. I found through various sources that I must have some sort of mailbox hack and that was the culprit. I opened up Download Manager and did a search for everything related to "mail" and moved them out of the Downloads folder. I went back in the game and the mailbox was the apartment type as it should be, but a lot of the recolors were screwed up. Some were blue (not blinking blue, just blue) and some weren't even what they were when I placed them (a tree swing had turned into a la-z boy, etc). So I went searching for answers. I then noticed there was a new CEP. So, I installed it. After installing the objects were back in business, but the mailbox was now back to being a residential box instead of an apartment box. I did another search for "mail" with the DM, but nothing shows up. Could this be a bug with CEP9? Just curious as I'd like the mailbox problem to go away as it is quite annoying.
#90
5th Oct 2008 at 5:50 PM
Last edited by Numenor : 9th Nov 2008 at 2:24 AM.
Reason: Fix now included in CEP 9.1
5th Oct 2008 at 5:50 PM
Last edited by Numenor : 9th Nov 2008 at 2:24 AM.
Reason: Fix now included in CEP 9.1
#91
5th Oct 2008 at 6:27 PM
5th Oct 2008 at 6:27 PM
Magic Havelock! You save me a lot of time (and I confess I'm not working on the CEP with the efforts it would require )
Thanks a lot!
You save me a lot of time (and I confess I'm not working on the CEP with the efforts it would require )Thanks a lot!
#92
5th Oct 2008 at 11:58 PM
5th Oct 2008 at 11:58 PM
#93
6th Oct 2008 at 2:32 AM
6th Oct 2008 at 2:32 AM
#94
6th Oct 2008 at 3:53 AM
6th Oct 2008 at 3:53 AM
#95
6th Oct 2008 at 9:36 AM
Last edited by Numenor : 6th Oct 2008 at 9:45 AM.
6th Oct 2008 at 9:36 AM
Last edited by Numenor : 6th Oct 2008 at 9:45 AM.
Zenguin - Maybe your download is corrupted? Try redownloading.
Magicmoon - My fault Originally, the toy oven was made recolourable in the "core" CEP files (installed in any game), but now it is released as a separate Extra. Problem is, this extra is not selectable in the Extras list while installing, if you don't have K&B or IKEA (and you don't have them, right?). I need to remove this check (in the next update), and allow to anyone to install the Toy Oven extra.
Magicmoon - My fault
Originally, the toy oven was made recolourable in the "core" CEP files (installed in any game), but now it is released as a separate Extra. Problem is, this extra is not selectable in the Extras list while installing, if you don't have K&B or IKEA (and you don't have them, right?). I need to remove this check (in the next update), and allow to anyone to install the Toy Oven extra.
#96
6th Oct 2008 at 3:42 PM
6th Oct 2008 at 3:42 PM
#97
6th Oct 2008 at 4:58 PM
6th Oct 2008 at 4:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Numenor
Groovilicious - As far as I remember, neither the installer v. 9.0, nor any previous versions should install a "zCEP-EXTRA" into the Downloads; the only correct path is:
My Documents\EA Games\The Sims\zCEP-EXTRA. I confirm SimSample's suggestion: the zCEP-EXTRA in your Downloads must be removed; and then, please reinstall the CEP v. 9.0, and tell me if by mistake it created again a zCEP-EXTRA into your Downloads. As a side note: in addition to the three elements listed by SimSample, there is a second zCEP-EXTRA folder in: (Program Files)\EA Games\The Sims 2\TSData\Res\Catalog I'm specifying this, in case you stumble into this additional zCEP-EXTRA and mistakenly delete it - |
I deleted the extraneous zCEP-EXTRA folder without incident. I will do a re-install of v9.0 and post back to let you know if an extra CEP folder is created. I had read in the beginning of the thread (post 3 or 4) that the other zCEP-EXTRA was supposed to be in the Program Files>>>>Catalog, so I left that one alone, thank you kind sir!
EDIT: Before I do the re-install, do you want me to UN-install? ~~I *think* I saw an uninstaller somewhere~~
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#98
6th Oct 2008 at 6:24 PM
6th Oct 2008 at 6:24 PM
#99
6th Oct 2008 at 6:41 PM
6th Oct 2008 at 6:41 PM
The painting subset of "Rue de Fleur by Claude Magnus" painting (Painting - Horizontal - French Romantic) from K&B stuff pack is not recolorable. Only frame subset is recolor-enabled by default, which is ridiculous. 
Could you make painting subset recolorable as well?
Could you make painting subset recolorable as well?
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