Hi there. That library will definitely exist on your machine, as it's a requirement for apps sold in the Mac App Store to place their files there. It'll be in the same place on Mavericks or Yosemite. But it is hidden, so you probably just haven't managed to unhide it yet. Bear in mind that "~" isn't a real part of the file path; it's a shortcut way of saying "Users/<yourusername>".

Try following the instructions I gave in post 32 of this thread, and see if they help you to find it.

If the CC files you're trying to use are .package files, you'll need to place them directly in the Downloads folder at that location. The Package Installer only works on .Sims2Pack files.

You guess right! I created a sysctl.conf file in etc, and updated my bash_profile to run ulimit... but it doesn't work. I'm still getting the black background in body shop. So even though the system file limit is being overridden, it's just not working properly at all and it is very frustrating!! I will keep working on it, but please let me know if anyone else figures it out.

Update: it seems ulimit is only used for things running in the shell. Which doesn't help because the sysctl.conf file itself doesn't seem to be doing the trick. A possible thing to try is using the software Lingon to make the previous launchd.conf file into a XML file used on launch. D:

I will also contact Aspyr, since they are continuing support even though Maxis isn't. Maybe they can create a way to set the max file limit upon launching the game. If I can't play with the same content and hacks I could using Snow Leopard, that would just be sad.

The two maxfiles parameters are part of the unix kernel. It's likely that they're now being set correctly. You can check by typing "sysctl -A" in Terminal, which should give you a list of parameters set and their current values.

ulimit is a per-login deal though, so a lot more fiddly. The suggestions to add it to ~/.bash_profile will only fix it for the bash shell (and Terminal sessions). The next place to try would probably be ~/.profile, or something like that.

I did it yaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay so what ended up working was writing a couple XML plists to stick in your LaunchDaemon folder, along with a ulimit in your etc/bashrc. The instructions in this site, followed to a T, will make it work:
http://docs.basho.com/riak/latest/o...limit/#Mac-OS-X

*Note: you must enable the root user and give those files permissions and ownership by root:wheel.

*Note 2: Upon loading the Sims, a big warning of "possible conflicts" pops up, but I guess ignore it?

*Note 3: For some reason, BodyShop does not actually accept these changes, and I still have a black background there and am unable to use it. Oh well?

:D

Hi could anyone help me install the CEP. My mac is running on Yosemite and i have been struggling to figure out where to place the files ( I already downloaded them)

The GMND file goes in /Username/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads

This is also the location where all your custom content package files go. You create the Downloads folder, being sure to use a capital D, if it is not there.

The MMAT file goes inside the application package file. Right click on the Sims 2 Super Collection.app file and choose "show package contents." From there the path is Contents/Home/TSData/Res/Sims3D.

Please read the earlier posts in this thread for instructions on being able to find the correct Library folder, as it is hidden by default, and I see no need to repeat those instructions here.

Hi Toadstool
I am curious as to how your game is running and if this solution is working well for you. I want to be sure before toying with my system configs as I am a Mac noob.
Thanks!

Hi! I'm installing CEP into the super collection and I think I've got the base files properly installed, thanks to this thread. But I'd also like to install the extras, and I've run into a problem. The instructions that came with the CEP files say:

***
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, in:
HOME (the icon with the little house) -> DOCUMENTS -> EA Games -> Sims 2
NOTE: *DO NOT* put the "zCEP-EXTRA" folder into the Downloads. It goes into the "Sims 2" root folder!
c2) Open the "ProgramFiles" folder and move the entire "zCEP-EXTRA" subfolder, along with the several files contained in it, in:
MAIN DRIVE -> THE SIMS 2 -> TSDATA -> RES -> CATALOG
***

I can't figure out where the "Program files" folder is supposed to go because I can't find TSDATA, RES or CATALOG.

Any ideas?

Then however did you manage to put the non-Extra CEP files in their proper locations? They are the same two locations, one of which is also the proper location for the Downloads folder. I suggest you try actually reading the bit over 3 pages of posts in this thread. It contains excellent instructions regarding the finding of both locations.

I did read the whole thread (several times actually) but I didn't find any discussion about where to put the extras, specifically the "program files." I'm not very computer savvy, so I was looking for really explicit instructions. But I suppose I'll figure it out if everyone else managed it...

I figured it out too, but it wasn't easy. at least I think so, haven't tested thoroughly

Complete instructions for installing CEP in Sims2 Super Collection Mac

a) _EnableColorOptionsGMND.package:
Place the file "_EnableColorOptionsGMND.package" into your Sims Downloads folder:
/Users/(YOURUSERNAME)/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/Sims3D/ CATALOG

Hope this helps other simmers!

I'm still confused i can't get to library by extracting the files through stuffit expander help

Hi,

I'm still really confused. I went to my library index according to the link provided: ~/library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/ and that showed up fine... BUT I'm not sure how to create the new Downloads folder once I'm there. I'm VERY new to having a Mac and am still floundering a bit when it comes to all the short cuts and things I was so comfortable with when I had a PC.

So: How do you make a Downloads folder in the Library?

I stumbled around in the game a bit and managed to find and enable CC (the option didn't show up when the game first loaded like it always did on my PC, I had to go looking for it in the game) and made sure to enable it. I've reloaded the game several times but nothing is showing up. I have a LOT of CC on my Mac (transferred over from my PC) in Sims 2 download folders in "Documents" in Finder, but I'm unsure how to access that CC in-game now. I assume I have move it over into the new "Downloads" folder I'm to create in the Library, but I can't figure out how to do that.

HELP!

P.S. What's the keyboard short cut for 'cut'? I can't seem to figure that out.

I'm using a Macbook Air purchased just a few weeks ago and I'm not sure what you mean by 'terminal window'? I have OSX and just downloaded the Sims 2 Super Collection. Can you help me enable my CC? I would very much appreciate step-by-step instructions... treat me like I'm 5, as that's how much help I seem to need! Haha...

Thank-you for explaining how to find/what is "Terminal"!! I was able to locate it and I pasted in "chflags nohidden ~/Library" (no quotes) but it doesn't seem to have done anything??? No Library in my Favourites menu in Finder still....

Also, I can't seem to locate this "Go" menu people keep talking about in Finder. Where is that located exactly?

I typed that into Terminal (applications > utilities > terminal) but it doesn't appear to "stay" there. As in when I close it and open it up again it's not showing up. Is that bad?

I can't seem to find the actual ~/library ect folder on my mac when I search for it. Does this happen to anyone else?

I am to MTS, so maybe this is something that should be clear. I have downloaded Sims2Extras, and understand that for CC I need to create a download file to store it in. Where do I do that? A file called " ~/library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2 "? Do I just paste that into finder? If so, nothing comes up when I do. I have also gone to a folder called Library, but all that is in it is a folder called "Font Collections".

LOL, maybe I'm not meant to have CC, I feel so lost

PS: This may really be a dumb question but if this all works out for me, I will be able to get custom furniture and build options, correct? Not just Sims and plots?

THANKS IN ADVANCE

As explained at the top of this page, "~" is a shortcut way of saying "Users/[your username here]/" and then the rest of the path. Does that help?

If this works out, yes, you will be able to get custom furniture and build items too. (As long as they don't require an EP or SP that you do not have. Not everything made it over to Mac-land.)

Thank you for your swift reply, it was helpful; I knew I was missing something and now it seems to be working. I'm so excited for CC!! :lovestruc

Is anyone else having the problem with too much CC? I am trying to do the steps above, but am a Mac newb.

Is there a more step-by-step of how to create the plist? When I right click, I don't get any option for new file in my launchdaemons folder. I can see other plists in the folder, but how do I make a new one??

Hi,

It's been a while since I used the Sims and installed custom content, I got the Super Collection for my Macbook Retina pro and I've set up the downloads folder and put the Aspyr Sims 2 folder in my finder sidebar so it's easy to get to.

I can't, however, for the life of me figure out how to extract stuff. Last time I had the Sims on windows and used WinRAR etc but I don't know what I need to download for Mac in order to unzip .Rar files etcetera. Can anyone give me a list of the unzipping programs that are appropriate to download for Mac?

Sorry, newb question ^.^

@Fifiblatwopointo When I was on a Mac, I used The Unarchiver: http://wakaba.c3.cx/s/apps/unarchiver.html It's free and will extract not only .rar files, but also .zip, .7z, and anything else I encountered while downloading for TS2.

lattequeen, unfortunately I never figured that one out. I dealt with it by ruthlessly culling my cc instead. Sorry.

What is terminal? Can anybody help me do this on OS X yosemite?

Terminal is a program within OSX that allows you to type in programming commands directly instead of using the usual point-and-click interface. I have very little experience of it, and what expereince I have is on Snow Leopard, but you might find this tutorial helpful: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/conte...x-yosemite.html