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Pie Menu Text Strings Fix (Updated 2009/05/02)
by Lord Darcy
Posted 19th Oct 2008 at 12:00 PM
- Updated 5th Nov 2011 at 7:00 PM by Lord Darcy : v1.13: Fixed several Traditional Chinese strings.
37 Comments / replies (Who?)
- 10 Feedback Posts,
9 Thanks Posts
This mod fixes broken pie menus plagued with redundant functions, grammar mistakes and missing translations, especially in non-English languages.
Redundant pie menus are caused by carelessness on translators' part, like spelling errors, nonidentical translations or use of the ellipsis character instead of three dots. Cluttered pie menus are often frustrating, as you have to go through extra levels whenever you want to select other items, like meals or radio channels. So far German looks like the worst offender, redundant pie menus everywhere. Especially foods like Chef Salad, text strings for lunch and dinner all mixed up since base game.
Although this mod fixes mostly non-English languages, it also contains Art Nouveau Bookcase fix, which affects all languages including English.
If you want other languages fixed, let me know the affected objects and your language. I'll include them in the next version.
Please post your requests in this MATY thread, instead of this MTS2 thread. It would be more convenient for me to receive my feedback in one place.
This mod will fix ONLY pie menu texts, nothing else. I'm not going to add fixes for job descriptions or catalogue descriptions in this mod. I'm thinking about making a separate fix for spelling/translation errors found elsewhere, as pie menu fix carries the risk of incompatibility.
Note: To fix cluttered Sim menu (like new AL kiss or Vamprocillin-D on Gypsy), I had to make overrides for PersonGlobals text strings. Chances are that it may conflict with other hacks (notably InTeen) which also alter these resources.
Pick only one version, depending on your latest EP.
- LdDarcy_PieMenuTextStringsFix.package: If your latest EP is FT, AL or M&G
- LdDarcy_PieMenuTextStringsFix_BV.package: If your latest EP is BV or earlier
Below is the list of fixes which were rolled into this mod. Remove them all to avoid conflict.
- "Read to Youngsters" Fix for Novellas Nouveau Bookcase in FreeTime
(LdDarcy_BookcaseArtNouveauFix_FT.package)
- Pie Menu Fix for Maxis Cheap Telescope in all non-English languages
(LdDarcy_PieMenuFix_TelescopeCheap_FT.package)
- Fridge Menu Fix for GER by K-C
List of objects fixed by this mod:
Installation:
Place in your My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads folder.
(Or in a subfolder of Downloads folder.)
Changelog:
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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 |
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LdDarcy_PieMenuTextStringsFix_BV.zip
| BV or earlier
Size: 571.8 KB · Downloads: 1,740 · 27th Mar 2009 |
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LdDarcy_PieMenuTextStringsFix.zip
| FT, AL or M&G
Size: 572.0 KB · Downloads: 8,161 · 27th 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.
37 Comments / Replies (Who?)
- 15 Feedback Posts,
14 Thanks Posts
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THANKS POST
#2
19th Oct 2008 at 1:58 PM
19th Oct 2008 at 1:58 PM
THANKS POST
#3
19th Oct 2008 at 2:11 PM
19th Oct 2008 at 2:11 PM
THANKS POST
#4
19th Oct 2008 at 4:52 PM
19th Oct 2008 at 4:52 PM
THANKS POST
#5
19th Oct 2008 at 8:06 PM
19th Oct 2008 at 8:06 PM
THANKS POST
#6
20th Oct 2008 at 6:21 AM
20th Oct 2008 at 6:21 AM
Thank you! So much good patch
#7
20th Oct 2008 at 11:52 AM
20th Oct 2008 at 11:52 AM
THANKS POST
#8
20th Oct 2008 at 2:02 PM
20th Oct 2008 at 2:02 PM
i love you for doing this!!!! 
finally my game is not messed up with chaotic pie menues anymore!! thanks!!! 
finally my game is not messed up with chaotic pie menues anymore!! thanks!!! 
#9
21st Oct 2008 at 12:16 AM
21st Oct 2008 at 12:16 AM
Updated to v1.03
2008-10-21: Updated to v1.03. Added Phone SemiGlobal text string to fix "Meet Group on Community Lot" in German. Also fixed the PersonGlobal glitch in Nursery Rhyme popup that affects all languages except for US English. Wrong translation was used for "Gained XXX Skill" popup.
THANKS POST
#10
21st Oct 2008 at 7:56 AM
21st Oct 2008 at 7:56 AM
23rd Oct 2008 at 5:46 PM
Updated to v1.04
#11
25th Oct 2008 at 6:45 AM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 4th Dec 2008 at 2:11 PM.
25th Oct 2008 at 6:45 AM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 4th Dec 2008 at 2:11 PM.
Updated to v1.05
2008-10-25: Updated to v1.05. Fixed Jam Band and New Age stations in Finnish.
THANKS POST
#12
3rd Nov 2008 at 11:59 PM
3rd Nov 2008 at 11:59 PM
7th Nov 2008 at 3:15 PM
Updated to v1.06
18th Nov 2008 at 6:00 PM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 4th Dec 2008 at 2:13 PM.
Updated to v1.07
4th Dec 2008 at 2:29 PM
Updated to v1.08
10th Dec 2008 at 6:17 PM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 23rd Dec 2008 at 2:11 PM.
Updated to v1.10
#13
23rd Dec 2008 at 2:12 PM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 5th Feb 2009 at 1:41 PM.
23rd Dec 2008 at 2:12 PM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 5th Feb 2009 at 1:41 PM.
Updated to v1.10
2008-11-19: Updated to v1.07. Removed "(Play) For Fun" from FT Family Board Game in UK English, French, German & Korean. Fixed "Kiss.../Dance" in French.
Removed redundant UK English strings as suggested by Pescado.
2008-12-04: Updated to v1.08. Added PetGlobals. Fixed a lot of existing strings in different languages. Removed garbage strings in unused languages for smaller file size.
2008-12-11: Updated to v1.09.
AL patch fixed b0rked cauldron strings for "Resume Making" interactions. Previously, wrong object name was displayed in cauldron pie menu.
I forgot to incorporate this update. Fixed in v1.09.
Also restored AWOL BedGlobals strings, stupid me.
2008-12-23: Updated to v1.10. Fixed OFB business strings for souvenir racks and Danish string for "Fly to School".
#14
28th Dec 2008 at 9:57 PM
28th Dec 2008 at 9:57 PM
#15
29th Dec 2008 at 7:49 AM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 2nd Feb 2009 at 11:31 AM.
29th Dec 2008 at 7:49 AM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 2nd Feb 2009 at 11:31 AM.
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Originally Posted by NjFlash76
USED Hack Conflict Detection Utility
Pie Menu Text Strings Fix was updated to v1.10 -(LdDarcy_PieMenuTextStringsFix.package) conflicts with Misc mods Set 2 UPD 5thApr2008 (alexx_Stargaze_lookT4All_FT.package |
Why PM me (not once, but twice) about your hack conflicts when you're going to post it in the hack thread anyway? Badgering people is rude. If you want to ask a question about hack conflict, ask publicly in the relevant thread instead of PMing. I don't like repeating the same answer.
Hack conflict report is a feedback, not a Thanks post. If you're going to post HCDU report, post the full relevant log with conflicting resources, not just the hack name. And it would be nice if you would provide the link of the conflicting hack, instead of sending me to find it all by myself.
Both Alexx's hack and mine modify the pie menu of cheap telescope, so they're incompatible. Unlike Alexx's, mine is not intended to modify default Maxis telescope functions.
Alexx's hack has a bug, which disables "Watch for UFOs" in Maxis cheap telescope. Also it does not fully take multilanguage into account, so both Maxis telescopes will lose pie menu translations. Contact Alexx to resolve those issues.
ETA: Congratulations NjFlash76, you're the first one on my Ignore list. I'm not going to spoonfeed lazy people who cannot even be bothered to do a little research but have the gall to demand other people to bring their homework on a silver platter. Sounds like "a very nice good hearted guy" indeed.
Your abysmal grammar is only the icing on the cake.
#16
17th Jan 2009 at 1:06 PM
17th Jan 2009 at 1:06 PM
I really like your hack, cause it cleaned up my German pie menus very much. Since I have Garden & Mansion stuff its kinda messed up again, which is due to this EP i guess. If you click on another sim and want to kiss or dance with him using the new interactions which came with AL, these pie menu entries are in English. Thats pretty annoying...
Do you know about that problem? And could you possibly fix that?
Thanks in advance!!!
Do you know about that problem? And could you possibly fix that?
Thanks in advance!!!
#17
17th Jan 2009 at 3:41 PM
17th Jan 2009 at 3:41 PM
THANKS POST
#18
20th Jan 2009 at 5:56 PM
20th Jan 2009 at 5:56 PM
thanks for your quick reply! i will check that and let you know as soon as possible...
21st Jan 2009 at 10:54 AM
Last edited by Lord Darcy : 23rd Jan 2009 at 4:25 PM.
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#19
23rd Jan 2009 at 4:27 PM
23rd Jan 2009 at 4:27 PM
Updated to v1.11
2009-01-24: Updated to v1.11. Added Building Party Phone Call, ComputerGlobals and OFB Craftables.This time, "Read Sections.../(hobby)" menu was really fixed in German and Brazilian Portuguese.
Chili Con Carne and Grandma's Comfort Soup use "Grab a Bowl" instead of "Grab a Plate".
ganguro, I prefer to get all my feedback on this mod from this MATY thread alone. Please report further feedback on this MATY thread. Several German people were contributing translations there.
#20
16th Mar 2009 at 8:33 PM
16th Mar 2009 at 8:33 PM
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