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Custom Launcher with Package Management [Obsolete]
by granthes
Posted 6th Jul 2010 at 6:50 AM
- Updated 27th Nov 2013 at 2:58 PM by Nysha
11/26/2011 CC Magic has been released -- CC Magic is a much improved version of the Custom Launcher and is available at this link
06/13/2011 Correct issue with latest patch Build 3101 -- Updated for Generations (non-English language fix) Support and Bug Reports now at http://sims3.the-prof.net/forums/ I will continue to follow this thread, but please use above link for new issues, bug-reports, etc. This thread is getting quite long and it is very difficult to make sure that I get to each issue with them all stuck together in the single thread.
The short feature list:
- Validates and Installs or Repairs the Mod Framework on each run
- Scans the Downloads directory for new packages, .7z, .zip, and .rar files and adds them to its database
- Scans for existing packages and adds them to its database
- Allows the user to select/deselect packages
- Allows the user to move existing "Legacy" packages to the database
- Allows the user to move managed packages back to the "Legacy" Mod folder
- Allows package creator to add information to describe themselves and the package (see included TestPackage.package for an example)
- Allows user to modify package's name and description
- Allows for categorization of Packages (user defined categories)
- Combines all enabled packages into one (or a few) large package files for faster load times
- Properly extracts and installs .sim files from .zip, .7z and .rar archives
- Verifies script resources for correct version number
- Finds and removes TS2 package files from TS3
Please be sure to back up your Mods, Downloads and Installed directories under My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3. (More details in the readme.txt included)
Now includes a Windows Installer
If you download the link Custom_Launcher_xxxx Setup.zip it contains a single file that is a windows installer. Just run the installer and it will install the Custom Launcher for you.
Manual installation is available if you download Custom_Launcher_xxxx.zip
This program requires the .NET Framework V4.0
Just download the installer from Microsoft --> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...&displaylang=en
Additional Credits:
PLJones for S3PI,
Delphy for Dashboard and Framework Installer (for Inspiration)
sythini, Buzzler, DarkCougar555, KagomeKagome and Delphy for comments and testing.
This download has custom installation instructions!
In addition to the normal installation instructions, this download also has a custom instruction, as follows:
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. The archive contains a windows setup program. It will let you choose where to install the software. You can find the program under your Start Menu in the Custom Launcher folder.
Need more information?
Please read to ensure correct installation of this item!
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. The archive contains a windows setup program. It will let you choose where to install the software. You can find the program under your Start Menu in the Custom Launcher folder.
Need more information?
- 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.
Download files
| Filename | Size | Downloads | Date |
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Custom_Launcher_2885 Setup.zip
| Custom Launcher for The Sims 3
Size: 2.20 MB · Downloads: 22,443 · 9th Feb 2011 |
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Custom_Launcher_2885.zip
| Custom Launcher for The Sims 3 (Manual Install)
Size: 2.16 MB · Downloads: 5,567 · 9th Feb 2011 |
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Custom_Launcher_3101 Setup.zip
| Custom Launcher for The Sims 3 updated for Generations
Size: 2.20 MB · Downloads: 14,405 · 13th Jun 2011 |
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Custom_Launcher_3101.zip
| Custom Launcher for The Sims 3 updated for Generations (Manual Install)
Size: 2.17 MB · Downloads: 6,950 · 13th Jun 2011 |
Key: - File was updated after upload was posted
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Operating System: Windows
Utility Type: CC Managers
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