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IKEA Home Stuff Objects Fix - Missing FT Functions Enabled (Updated 2009/01/09) Made IKEA clock fully usable
by Lord Darcy
Posted 25th Jun 2008 at 1:10 PM
- Updated 24th Jul 2011 at 8:08 AM by Lord Darcy : v1.01: Made IKEA clock fully usable. Elders can watch IKEA TV while lounging on the sofa.
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File names were changed, and "IKEA TV Screen Fix" is now incorporated into the main package.
Remove these files from your Downloads folder, Bins or StuffPack\Objects folder.
LdDarcy_SP8IKEAObjectsFix_FT.package
zLdDarcy_SP8IKEAObjectsFix_ClockOnly.package
LdDarcy_SP8IKEATVScreenFix.package
Rewrote the installation guide to reflect the change.
This fix is only for pre-AL EPs. If you have either AL or M&G, use my Stuff Pack Objects Fix Collection for Apartment Life instead of this fix.
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Even after the whole K&B fiasco, EAxis STILL failed to learn the lesson.

This mod will fix several IKEA Home Stuff objects that EAxis did not bother to update.
- Enables all missing FreeTime functions for IKEA TV and Bookcase.
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Makes the decorative IKEA Alarm Clock fully usable.
- Fixes the nonexistent TXMT of IKEA TV screen which broke the thumbnail picture.
List of objects fixed by this mod:
- EXPEDIT TV Storage Unit: All FreeTime functions (Tinker, Watch Movie), missing TV screen texture
- BILLY Bookcase: All FreeTime functions (Study.../Parenting, Discuss, Custom Novel etc.)
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IKEA PS Clock: All alarm clock functions, can be placed on coffee tables
There are two versions of this fix. Choose only ONE of them, depending on your latest EP.
If you use FT version for pre-FT games, you may experience crash or errors in IKEA objects.
- LdDarcy_SP8IKEAObjectsFix_FT.zip: If your latest EP is FreeTime
- LdDarcy_SP8IKEAObjectsFix_PreFT.zip: For all pre-FT EPs (from Base Game up to Bon Voyage)
If you have either AL or M&G, use my Stuff Pack Objects Fix Collection for Apartment Life instead of this fix.
Notes:
In Buy Mode catalog, ctrl + right-click on the thumbnail of each IKEA TV recolor to regenerate the thumbnail picture.

Remove these files from your Downloads folder, Bins or StuffPack\Objects folder.
LdDarcy_SP8IKEAObjectsFix_FT.package
zLdDarcy_SP8IKEAObjectsFix_ClockOnly.package
LdDarcy_SP8IKEATVScreenFix.package
Known issue:
I think EAxis deliberately disabled the pie menu of IKEA alarm clock, making it purely decorative. Mesh is too large, so Sim's hand will pass right through the clock in table heights. Perfect size for coffee table heights though.
This clock also lacks "broken state" mesh, so it will revert to the base game cheap alarm clock when it's broken.
DO NOT put this fix in your game before you actually install IKEA pack, otherwise your game will crash! (Thanks to cwykes for the information.)




This fix comes in TWO parts. The installation location is different for each part.

Place in your My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads folder.
(Or in a subfolder of Downloads folder.)

If you put this file in your Downloads folder, IKEA bookcase and alarm clock will bear annoying custom star, and the delete button in the catalog will be enabled.
Instead of Downloads folder, put it in the following location:
(or the corresponding folder on your system if your game is not installed in C:\Program Files)
Patched FT: C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 FreeTime\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins
(You can make a subfolder under Bins folder and put the file there for better organizing.)
Pre-FT or Unpatched FT: C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 IKEA Home Stuff\TSData\Res\StuffPack\Objects
(Don't make a subfolder under StuffPack\Objects folder.)
DO NOT remove z- prefix in the filename. It is for ensuring that the fix is loaded after SP objects, overriding original settings.
The third FreeTime patch does NOT fix these IKEA objects. By now, one can only hope EAxis will at least include fixes for neglected SP objects in the subsequent EP patch, but no. They're lightning-fast in releasing patches when it comes to MONIES (read: Sims Store), shoving updated Securom and EA Downloader down everybody's throat, but do not give a damn about fixing the stuff they b0rked in the past SP.

Check out my other similar fixes for outdated and neglected Stuff Pack objects:
Community Wedding Fix for Celebration Wedding Arch
BV clothing booth interactions (Change/Plan Outfits) enabled for H&M clothing booth
Fix for Empty State of H&M Clothing Racks - No longer revert to base game wooden rack
Teen Style Stuff Objects Fix for FreeTime (FT Only)
Fix for Teen Style Stuff Computer and Stereo (BV Only)
Teen Style Stuff Armoires Animation Fix (Pre-FT Only)
Kitchen & Bath Stuff Objects Fix - Missing Seasons/FreeTime Functions Enabled
Pet Interactions Enabler for Forgotten Objects
Changelog:
v1.0: Initial release. (2008/06/25)
v1.01: Made IKEA clock fully usable. Elders can watch IKEA TV while lounging on the sofa. (2009/01/09)
Additional Credits:
Everyone who contributed to the development of SimPE
Type: Fixed |
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 |
LdDarcy_SP8IKEAObjectsFix_PreFT.zip
| From Base Game up to Bon Voyage
Size: 3.2 KB · Downloads: 959 · 28th Apr 2009 |
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LdDarcy_SP8IKEAObjectsFix_FT.zip
| FreeTime
Size: 6.8 KB · Downloads: 2,898 · 28th Apr 2009 |
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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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Lord Darcy also recommends you check the following:
This fix is for Pre-AL games only.
Upgrade to the fix below if you have either AL or M&G.
Stuff Pack Objects Fix Collection for Apartment Life