Wow, @fxchrfxchr - that looks great! Do you know how to put in spoilers to place your pictures inside? (It helps load pages faster for some.) You simply add a spoiler tag in brackets in front of your images and another behind them. So...
[ spoiler ]{ img ]jpg[ /img ][ /spoiler ] without the spaces.
Giovanni’s is perfect @Sandraelle ! Love the warm rustic ambiance of the interior and it all looks so authentic. Another great addition to the world. Links added to page 1. Well done! ❤️🌟
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@ciane , the Anchor is looking great so far. Yes, it’s hard to think what would work well as an addition. Maybe you can enhance the parking lot to have a drive through area to a pick up window like fast food restaurants have. It could help break up a large expanse if in addition to the regular parking lot for example you had two separate lanes running past ordering kiosks in the parking lot then converging to go through the payment and pick up windows. Looking forward to seeing what you decide 😊
Edit... could add a telephone on the ordering kiosk, a couple buydebug parked cars for the line up, a bit of grassy landscaping, etc
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@KarilynMonroe2, great apartment! It looks like you chose to do the Venetian plaster on some of the walls too!
Good Eye @romagi1 ! Its similar to how my own kitchen used to be before my kitchen remodel and I still have a wall of it in my living room. I must say that doing venetian plaster in Sims is much easier than real life!
Hmm, I didn't think of drive up food. I have put in buydebug vehicles though. It has minimal grass around the edges. So far, it looks like this:
I might add some big planters.
Wow, @fxchrfxchr - that looks great! Do you know how to put in spoilers to place your pictures inside? (It helps load pages faster for some.) You simply add a spoiler tag in brackets in front of your images and another behind them. So...
[ spoiler ]{ img ]jpg[ /img ][ /spoiler ] without the spaces.
No, I didn't know how to do spoilers, but now I do thanks to you! I've edited my post to include it. Thanks!
O that works pretty well @ciane . There’s not as much room as I thought so the drive through idea would have been a tight squeeze anyway. Looking forward to seeing the interiors 😊
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Hope everyone is doing alright and hanging in there. Sorry, I been MIA had a friend pass away right before the covid19 stuff. This friend was the one who saved my computer twice when it died the past 4 years and built my new one in December (all with being Sims 3 friendly (extra cooling stuff, memory etc.)). So I find it hard to even open sims atm.
So, sorry to basically Houdini on you guys. Hope you guys are doing well.
i'm sorry for your loss @HollownessDevour i admit i've been going through some stuff the last week or so cheer up soon
re my lot not uploading i've figured out there is 3 store items causing my lots to not upload the awning from the deliciously indulgent bakery set the window from the now and then century manor and the ceiling light from roaring heights does anyone else have issues with these items here are pictures of the items causing upload problems
but after i replaced these items i got my lot uploaded download https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9373802 pictures https://imgur.com/a/OuDx2py
Notre Dame de Paris cathedral and accompanying La fontaine de la Vierge cemetery are now available.
Edit! O dear, seems the birdbath is a store item and not used so far. Doesn't matter... not really needed in this build so please do not add to the store lists.
Hi @seaben , your Restaurant and Arboretum looks fabulous ... shame I can't install it into my game yet as I've checked it with Custard and it comes up with the normal red png files but also all sorts of stuff that probably shouldn't be there ... maybe that is why you are having trouble uploading??
I have checked your Corner Store too and have found the same problem I'm afraid.
Maybe @ciane could take a look as I'm not sure what is going on.
@KarilynMonroe2 , your Apartamenti del Bianchi looks beautiful inside and out and next to Casa Venezia both builds make the Venetian waterfront look fabulous!
@Sandraelle , Giovanni's is such an authentic and awesome looking pizzeria. I can't wait to send my sims to sample the delizie culinarie in such beautiful surroundings.
@fxchrfxchr, the Dim Sum Palace restaurant will fit into London's Chinatown perfectly!
@soocoolsim , your version of Notre Dame is just absolutely stunning !!! I can hardly believe that you've created such a magnificent build in such a short time and without the use of CC!!! ... La fontaine de la Vierge is beautiful too of course!!
@ciane , I am most impressed with your Anchor Pub!! It definitely looks like the original ... love it!!
@soocoolsim - Sheer perfection on both lots! Particularly love the double arch look in the cemetery.
@seaben - If you are still having problems with cc...
1. MOVE all the .ebc files out of the dcCache folder.
2. Open the launcher and see what files are left. (If you have a lot of .dbc files, you might want to move out all but the first one.)
3. (Deleting files with the launcher only hides them. It does NOT delete them from your game.) So, it's best to reinstall the files you see. ((I like to reinstall into a fresh sims 3 folder; so if you make a mistake, you still have the old files. Then copy over the newly created files into the old sims 3 folder.))
If you don't want the hassle of reinstalling anything right now, then simply make a copy of any .dbc files left in the dcCache folder. Then delete the cc in the launcher. (You'll have your copy for your later use.)
The cc files will still be in the dcBackup folder, so you'll want to remove all but the ccmerged file there. (You can keep the files somewhere else and add them back to your folder later, if you wish, after you finish this project. These files are only needed to ensure cc is uploaded, but it's also a great backup to have as they can be placed directly into your Mods Packages folder for use without having to reinstall through the launcher, should the launcher ever fail to work. Note: Doing that will make them cc instead of store content and they won't share in uploads.)
The cc will also still be attached to whatever sim or lot it came with. Therefore, you'll want to move out your saved sims and library folders too. (You can try only moving out the later library files, if you know that all the earlier ones were safe. They have dateTime stamps.)
Then you need to clear the cache.package files that might retain info of them. So, delete the compositor, simCompositor, script, and CASpart cache files. If not worried about simporting and collecting badges, then you can delete the social cache as well.
Then copy your old .ebc files back in. (They only contain store content.)
@KarilynMonroe2 I did comment on your apartment over on MyPages, but I'll just add here again how pretty I think it is.
@Sandraelle Your pizzeria is wonderful - I'd go there tonight for dinner if it were open and sit near the fountain! I especially loved that area, and the outdoor areas. My sims are thankful that I don't use the vector mod, and they can still go.
@fxchrfxchr Your Chinatown lot is perfect. I especially love what you did outside the taller building with the planters, pillars, etc. Glad you joined us.
@ciane I love what I'm seeing of The Anchor, even the parking lot. I especially love those chimneys.
@soocoolsim Just wow. I am so impressed with with your beautiful Notre Dame - I love, love, love the organ area especially. The cemetery lot is stunning, too - the center fountain area is magnifique.
@seaben I love what I can see of your restaurant and arboretum lot. I'll look forward to taking a tour once you get the cc problem resolved.
@soocoolsim I think we still have some U-shaped apartment buildings in Paris available? If so, I think I'll try one, maybe next to the dog park if that one isn't taken, but any is ok. I had saved a picture (below) when I was looking for ideas before, and I still have it and it's calling me.
I talked with Jessabeans about the cat jungle, and she is working out a lot for me in the London area near the gym. I'll wait to start on that until I see what she has for me.
I love that picture @suzses. There is a whole row of three U-shaped apartments unclaimed - the even number ones. I claimed the odd number ones and have finished and uploaded numbers 1 and 5. (I'm in London right now, so the other Paris apartment is on hold - number three, if you prefer that one.)
I have finished the winter lot, but it's summer in my game, so I can't test it for awhile. I also finished the long row of flats with a furnished basement apartment as well as one corner apartment, but my testers are still living there as they'll have to update everything at the Anchor before moving out.
And, of course, I've barely started on the inside of the Anchor.
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments on my builds. I’m excited to start on the Disney resort next 😊
You claim has been added to page 1 @suzses , thanks. I’m glad Jessabeans will find a spot for the cat jungle. Once she determines the lot size I can add it to the London list for you to claim. Looking forward to seeing your creations.
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@seaben - That would be the problem. If your store content isn't in sims3pack form in the .ebc files, then it is considered cc as package form. And, anyone downloading your lot would then NOT have the packaged content show up in their game OR they'd get a lot of extra cc files in their game. So, you'll have to reinstall your store content to get it in the .ebc files (unless, of course, you saved the original .ebc files somewhere and can put them into your dcCache folder) and allow it to upload correctly.
cut and paste form my Sims 3 feed:
Hope everyone is doing alright and hanging in there. Sorry, I been MIA had a friend pass away right before the covid19 stuff. This friend was the one who saved my computer twice when it died the past 4 years and built my new one in December (all with being Sims 3 friendly (extra cooling stuff, memory etc.)). So I find it hard to even open sims atm.
So, sorry to basically Houdini on you guys. Hope you guys are doing well.
Very sorry to hear this @HollownessDevour . Grief will take some time to ease, and hopefully the memory that your friend supported you in life and in your enjoyment with the Sims will allow you one day to come back to the game. Perhaps even to create a build in your friend's memory. Sending hugs and sympathy your way
* * * * * * * * * * Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
@ciane i had backed up my old store content files and just restored the pack versions and repacked my lot and it showed up the same also to make sure the files that are bad are the two package file
so if those are the problem what is causing this and how do i fix this?
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Giovanni’s is perfect @Sandraelle ! Love the warm rustic ambiance of the interior and it all looks so authentic. Another great addition to the world. Links added to page 1. Well done! ❤️🌟
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
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Your Chinatown lot looks really great @fxchrfxchr . Thank you for sharing pics with us. Hope the testing and upload go well 🙂
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
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Edit... could add a telephone on the ordering kiosk, a couple buydebug parked cars for the line up, a bit of grassy landscaping, etc
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
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Good Eye @romagi1 ! Its similar to how my own kitchen used to be before my kitchen remodel and I still have a wall of it in my living room. I must say that doing venetian plaster in Sims is much easier than real life!
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No, I didn't know how to do spoilers, but now I do thanks to you! I've edited my post to include it. Thanks!
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O that works pretty well @ciane . There’s not as much room as I thought so the drive through idea would have been a tight squeeze anyway. Looking forward to seeing the interiors 😊
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
Hope everyone is doing alright and hanging in there. Sorry, I been MIA had a friend pass away right before the covid19 stuff. This friend was the one who saved my computer twice when it died the past 4 years and built my new one in December (all with being Sims 3 friendly (extra cooling stuff, memory etc.)). So I find it hard to even open sims atm.
So, sorry to basically Houdini on you guys. Hope you guys are doing well.
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re my lot not uploading i've figured out there is 3 store items causing my lots to not upload the awning from the deliciously indulgent bakery set the window from the now and then century manor and the ceiling light from roaring heights does anyone else have issues with these items here are pictures of the items causing upload problems but after i replaced these items i got my lot uploaded download https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9373802 pictures https://imgur.com/a/OuDx2py
Glad you got your lot uploaded @seaben . It is a pretty build. Links added to page 1. Well done!
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
Edit! O dear, seems the birdbath is a store item and not used so far. Doesn't matter... not really needed in this build so please do not add to the store lists.
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Hi @seaben , your Restaurant and Arboretum looks fabulous ... shame I can't install it into my game yet as I've checked it with Custard and it comes up with the normal red png files but also all sorts of stuff that probably shouldn't be there ... maybe that is why you are having trouble uploading??
I have checked your Corner Store too and have found the same problem I'm afraid.
Maybe @ciane could take a look as I'm not sure what is going on.
@KarilynMonroe2 , your Apartamenti del Bianchi looks beautiful inside and out and next to Casa Venezia both builds make the Venetian waterfront look fabulous!
@Sandraelle , Giovanni's is such an authentic and awesome looking pizzeria. I can't wait to send my sims to sample the delizie culinarie in such beautiful surroundings.
@fxchrfxchr, the Dim Sum Palace restaurant will fit into London's Chinatown perfectly!
@soocoolsim , your version of Notre Dame is just absolutely stunning !!! I can hardly believe that you've created such a magnificent build in such a short time and without the use of CC!!! ... La fontaine de la Vierge is beautiful too of course!!
@ciane , I am most impressed with your Anchor Pub!! It definitely looks like the original ... love it!!
@seaben - If you are still having problems with cc...
1. MOVE all the .ebc files out of the dcCache folder.
2. Open the launcher and see what files are left. (If you have a lot of .dbc files, you might want to move out all but the first one.)
3. (Deleting files with the launcher only hides them. It does NOT delete them from your game.) So, it's best to reinstall the files you see. ((I like to reinstall into a fresh sims 3 folder; so if you make a mistake, you still have the old files. Then copy over the newly created files into the old sims 3 folder.))
If you don't want the hassle of reinstalling anything right now, then simply make a copy of any .dbc files left in the dcCache folder. Then delete the cc in the launcher. (You'll have your copy for your later use.)
The cc files will still be in the dcBackup folder, so you'll want to remove all but the ccmerged file there. (You can keep the files somewhere else and add them back to your folder later, if you wish, after you finish this project. These files are only needed to ensure cc is uploaded, but it's also a great backup to have as they can be placed directly into your Mods Packages folder for use without having to reinstall through the launcher, should the launcher ever fail to work. Note: Doing that will make them cc instead of store content and they won't share in uploads.)
The cc will also still be attached to whatever sim or lot it came with. Therefore, you'll want to move out your saved sims and library folders too. (You can try only moving out the later library files, if you know that all the earlier ones were safe. They have dateTime stamps.)
Then you need to clear the cache.package files that might retain info of them. So, delete the compositor, simCompositor, script, and CASpart cache files. If not worried about simporting and collecting badges, then you can delete the social cache as well.
Then copy your old .ebc files back in. (They only contain store content.)
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@KarilynMonroe2 I did comment on your apartment over on MyPages, but I'll just add here again how pretty I think it is.
@Sandraelle Your pizzeria is wonderful - I'd go there tonight for dinner if it were open and sit near the fountain! I especially loved that area, and the outdoor areas. My sims are thankful that I don't use the vector mod, and they can still go.
@fxchrfxchr Your Chinatown lot is perfect. I especially love what you did outside the taller building with the planters, pillars, etc. Glad you joined us.
@ciane I love what I'm seeing of The Anchor, even the parking lot. I especially love those chimneys.
@soocoolsim Just wow. I am so impressed with with your beautiful Notre Dame - I love, love, love the organ area especially. The cemetery lot is stunning, too - the center fountain area is magnifique.
@seaben I love what I can see of your restaurant and arboretum lot. I'll look forward to taking a tour once you get the cc problem resolved.
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I talked with Jessabeans about the cat jungle, and she is working out a lot for me in the London area near the gym. I'll wait to start on that until I see what she has for me.
My Sims 3 Studio
My forum builds thread
I have finished the winter lot, but it's summer in my game, so I can't test it for awhile. I also finished the long row of flats with a furnished basement apartment as well as one corner apartment, but my testers are still living there as they'll have to update everything at the Anchor before moving out.
And, of course, I've barely started on the inside of the Anchor.
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Thanks everyone for your lovely comments on my builds. I’m excited to start on the Disney resort next 😊
You claim has been added to page 1 @suzses , thanks. I’m glad Jessabeans will find a spot for the cat jungle. Once she determines the lot size I can add it to the London list for you to claim. Looking forward to seeing your creations.
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
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Very sorry to hear this @HollownessDevour . Grief will take some time to ease, and hopefully the memory that your friend supported you in life and in your enjoyment with the Sims will allow you one day to come back to the game. Perhaps even to create a build in your friend's memory. Sending hugs and sympathy your way
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS