Pardon my ignorance but how does one actually use this thread? I understand that it's so you can download items quicker and avoid getting forced to log back in but would it allow you download content even with the internal 500 error?
@figureitout01 - I hope you figured it out already. I am not sure about an internal 500 error. I do know that Valgon's spreadsheet makes it very easy to download the store content. You can click on the store download link to go to the page in the store with that item and download from that page OR you can click on the other link and let the item be downloaded without having to go page and page and clicking on the download icon.
Oh yeah I figured that out shortly after posting that. And now I'm running the game smoothly. And I don't think I'd need the store spreadsheet as I can download huge amounts of items with relative ease.
Hi, @Valgon57 ! Sorry again for resurrection of this topic. But I'm still working on my own Excel lists and I've finished again on yours "just for fun" message. Just let you know, that
Cast Off Chair 66430
isn't downloading for me chairDiningTICastaway ,
but chairLivingTICastaway and it installs in game item identical to BG "Passable Mission chair" (ChairLivingMission) and they show both together happily in game - one called "Cast Off Chair" with store icon, another without icon as BG "Passable Mission chair".
It isn't yours fail, yours number sequency for EP10LimitedSet is correct, but then is that set another for to not install separatelly. (Tested on Sims3Pack downloaded today and on Sims3Pack from 14.09.2016).
Have a marvelous 3-Simming!
(and sorry)
"My Studio" on thesims3.com "My Blog" on thesims3.com
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
Hi @Valgon57 and @Bily_jednorozec! I've finally gotten around to updating my spreadsheet with this one. I put a shout out on my page for the missing items. @Jessabeans found the Quarterback and Cheerleader number: 23887!
Also, I was able to final track down the old individual install threads for the worlds:
(I had to manually copy the forum post number from inspecting item and typing in my guess of the worlds. Thank you for listing them all in order and using the same abbreviations and style!)
But... I can NOT locate an old venue thread. The forum number I get is the same one being used for the Store Mega List. PLEASE tell me you did NOT overwrite the old thread and that you can get me a link for it that works. All the links I found are messed up from them changing around the forums and sub-forums.
Have a super happy day. I LOVE the work you both do!
Hi, @ciane ... I've just searched too (even in all topics started by @Valgon57 ) not found nothing.
But if you are especially interested about venues items, I have them on my BJ's_InstallingStore_WIP.xlsx here http://simfileshare.net/download/150526/ (download link is hidden under Sims3Pack name) - on A list you'll find venues included with golden worlds (and worlds), on B list venues not tied at worlds.
With this image I've searched to explain, how are my lists made (BJs_InstallingStore_WIP_Help_jpg.rar): http://simfileshare.net/download/153222/
I'm still working on it (now importing it my observations during extracting individual Sims3Packs from famous 4 featured sets with Custard) and I'll reupload it soon, awhile that file on my PC turns in understandable form.
I hope that you might find that usefull.
(2 venues shipped with EP5 and EP8 are on list C (alongside with all EP reg, what I own), but I haven't individual links for Ice lounge)
"My Studio" on thesims3.com "My Blog" on thesims3.com
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
Thank you so much @Bily_jednorozec! It looks great. I do see that you are working on it and which files actually install and which don't. That will be very helpful.
I am, of course, still hoping that @Valgon57 will still have everything backed up from the old venue thread, even if the thread has disappeared as well. I want to play with piecemealing items into a game so that only the things I use a lot are actually installed.
I'd like to make different sims 3 folders for different worlds, so I'd only install what makes sense for a certain world in that unique folder. Lunar Lakes would obviously be all the futuristic sets, but wouldn't need the older stuff.
That way my game won't take so long to load or save.
I have everything installed and backed up now, but I don't have all the individual pieces downloaded and backed up. So, that will be next.
@ciane : when you click at blue writting (1st column "A"), where is listed Sims3Pack name, it should download that Sims3Pack (it has hyperlink under it with Valgon57's sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:xxxxx). I leaved it in default hyperlink color - so I see what I've already downloaded, because it changes color after being used. (Even under "Sims3LauncherLogFile.log" is hidden relative hyperlink). It isn't downloading for you?
Under black store name ("C" column) are hidden hyperlinks for store thumbnails and
under "I" (webdings font, "K" column) is hidden link at store page, if available.
Only green writtings won't connect you nowhere, those are working for opening folders and files in my PC.
"My Studio" on thesims3.com "My Blog" on thesims3.com
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
OK, @ciane : I was only scared, that uploading in some way damaged hyperlinks (when I move that file on my PC, it disables all those green links leading to my removable HDD and I have use workaround for it).
Disclaimer: I do not know about virusses on my PC and I have Kasperski with licence on my PC.
"My Studio" on thesims3.com "My Blog" on thesims3.com
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
@Bily_jednorozec - I just installed all the patterned items that I usually install first from your file. They all worked great, except you had the am and em version of the blazer listed separately and only the am had a link. I haven't loaded the game to see if the em version was installed yet.
you have right, @ciane - I have putted them together, because this is the same item for various age gender, but I've listed patterns only for "am" version. (Now I have in my list correct links only for build-patterns images, but I'll relink to store too CAH-patterns and update list).
I've searched - not using internet since beginning of TS3 - put CAS items in smaller batches second something common in that group (Shaggy Looks, Straw Boater Hats, Flat Caps and on clothing too).
Edit: really, that link is escaped: sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:17246 ... Thank you, I'll put it in
"My Studio" on thesims3.com "My Blog" on thesims3.com
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
I got some more responses. @LoreleyLee said, "42117 That's the number of the IAMS set, deco only. 57229 is the Frightful Hair."
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
This means I got two different numbers for the Frightful Hair 57299 and then 57229. So, one is an obvious typo. The first gives me the "Sorry, you do not own this message" so I think that is correct. The second just gives me an "unavailable at this time" message.
Also, earlier you asked if my Dragon Valley was Origin/Retail because it didn't fit the normal numbering sequence and I answered that it was probably retail. BUT I was thinking of BB, which I got a code for. Dragon Valley I bought on this site directly from the store. I'm not sure why its number is so out of sequence, but... it is.
I'm just passing by and joining this a little late.. You all made much better list, Billy I'm still regretting that I didn't put the file name on the list, I thought its not that complicated but now I mostly don't remember their code name anymore. Ciane, thanks for the additional id, I'll update my list soon. Haven't read all of your messages completely but yeah I used venue items thread for this Mega List so you can't find it anymore
Hi, @Valgon57 ! I'm happy as Easter egg, that you've turned to us. You might like ours lists, but you were at beginning of everything and you have learned us, how to extract direct download links for store items.
I don't remember file names too - I have only putted them in from copied names of my game-Downloads folder.
I hope you'll stay with us for longer period and you'll not disappear (not my intention to move on TS4).
"My Studio" on thesims3.com "My Blog" on thesims3.com
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
@Bily_jednorozec I guess I'll always around, as usual since TS1 BBS time (that's how they called the forum, Bulletin Board System) ^^.
I'll try to understand your very detail table, and do you have hidden stencil list too?
@Bily_jednorozec I guess I'll always around, as usual since TS1 BBS time (that's how they called the forum, Bulletin Board System) ^^.
I'll try to understand your very detail table, and do you have hidden stencil list too?
Wouldn't that be awesome?
I like what I see of Bily/Bobi's lists, but of course, it's not complete yet.
I too am looking on my computer for file names and have large gaps. Sometimes I did NOT put the downloads file with the dcbackup files. And I MAY have deleted them thinking I had them in the other folders. Time will tell. For now, I have thunderstorms and must disconnect and turn off.
@Valgon57 , if I don't see yours messages in forums, I'm still affraid, that you've disappeared from TS3, as @MrHawk (who I am missing really badly).
I'm not having list for unlocked stencils, but I have in program to redo unlocked stencils with last version of files downloaded from TS3 Store + vertical shifting and upload that more complete fix on Simfileshare (exchange don't allowed me to share vertical shifting and eventually edited images in Store file, where I wanted upgrade object on 4 color channels).
Sfortunatelly I don't know what to do with Octagonal Wilderness Window - which shows now broken wall cutout too and I don't know no-one who would take mod-request for it. I think, that @MrHawk would be able to repair that window or maybe KT, but I don't see them updating their mods, sfortunatelly for long time. Do you know about someone who would like to repair that window?
Now I'm reinstalling Store in strange batches (for get whole game folder smaller) and confusing my Excel list with lines about size Store Sims3Packs edited with Custard. After finished, I'll charge all those *.ebc files (the same method as uses @ciane too - creating only one *.ebc file at time) and load the game - and I'll upgrade items, what I don't like (I have in my game too EP06 MuchoMacho fence fully castable and the same about fence+gate from CarouselSet) and I'll upload it on Simfileshare.
Marvelous 3-simming, @Valgon57 and @ciane !
"My Studio" on thesims3.com "My Blog" on thesims3.com
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
Thank you so much @Valgon57 for this exellent post. I don't know if you are still around, but if you are a big thank you from me. Thanks to your impressive work I was able to find some long lost items back. Sweet!
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Oh yeah I figured that out shortly after posting that. And now I'm running the game smoothly. And I don't think I'd need the store spreadsheet as I can download huge amounts of items with relative ease.
,
but chairLivingTICastaway and it installs in game item identical to BG "Passable Mission chair" (ChairLivingMission) and they show both together happily in game - one called "Cast Off Chair" with store icon, another without icon as BG "Passable Mission chair".
It isn't yours fail, yours number sequency for EP10LimitedSet is correct, but then is that set another for to not install separatelly. (Tested on Sims3Pack downloaded today and on Sims3Pack from 14.09.2016).
Have a marvelous 3-Simming!
(and sorry)
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
Also, I was able to final track down the old individual install threads for the worlds:
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/726658/individual-items-download-b-bay-h-springs-l-lakes-l-palms-r-heights/p1
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/717414/individual-items-download-s-tides-m-vista-a-skies-d-valley-m-hollow/p1
(I had to manually copy the forum post number from inspecting item and typing in my guess of the worlds. Thank you for listing them all in order and using the same abbreviations and style!)
But... I can NOT locate an old venue thread. The forum number I get is the same one being used for the Store Mega List. PLEASE tell me you did NOT overwrite the old thread and that you can get me a link for it that works. All the links I found are messed up from them changing around the forums and sub-forums.
Have a super happy day. I LOVE the work you both do!
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
But if you are especially interested about venues items, I have them on my BJ's_InstallingStore_WIP.xlsx here http://simfileshare.net/download/150526/ (download link is hidden under Sims3Pack name) - on A list you'll find venues included with golden worlds (and worlds), on B list venues not tied at worlds.
With this image I've searched to explain, how are my lists made (BJs_InstallingStore_WIP_Help_jpg.rar): http://simfileshare.net/download/153222/
I'm still working on it (now importing it my observations during extracting individual Sims3Packs from famous 4 featured sets with Custard) and I'll reupload it soon, awhile that file on my PC turns in understandable form.
I hope that you might find that usefull.
(2 venues shipped with EP5 and EP8 are on list C (alongside with all EP reg, what I own), but I haven't individual links for Ice lounge)
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
I am, of course, still hoping that @Valgon57 will still have everything backed up from the old venue thread, even if the thread has disappeared as well. I want to play with piecemealing items into a game so that only the things I use a lot are actually installed.
I'd like to make different sims 3 folders for different worlds, so I'd only install what makes sense for a certain world in that unique folder. Lunar Lakes would obviously be all the futuristic sets, but wouldn't need the older stuff.
That way my game won't take so long to load or save.
I have everything installed and backed up now, but I don't have all the individual pieces downloaded and backed up. So, that will be next.
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:57299 Frightful Hairs of Monstrous Proportions
Woot! I should have sent out a shout out on my page a long time ago!
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
Under black store name ("C" column) are hidden hyperlinks for store thumbnails and
under "I" (webdings font, "K" column) is hidden link at store page, if available.
Only green writtings won't connect you nowhere, those are working for opening folders and files in my PC.
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
Disclaimer: I do not know about virusses on my PC and I have Kasperski with licence on my PC.
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
I've searched - not using internet since beginning of TS3 - put CAS items in smaller batches second something common in that group (Shaggy Looks, Straw Boater Hats, Flat Caps and on clothing too).
Edit: really, that link is escaped: sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:17246 ... Thank you, I'll put it in
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
@LoreleyLee said, "42117 That's the number of the IAMS set, deco only. 57229 is the Frightful Hair."
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
This means I got two different numbers for the Frightful Hair 57299 and then 57229. So, one is an obvious typo. The first gives me the "Sorry, you do not own this message" so I think that is correct. The second just gives me an "unavailable at this time" message.
Also, earlier you asked if my Dragon Valley was Origin/Retail because it didn't fit the normal numbering sequence and I answered that it was probably retail. BUT I was thinking of BB, which I got a code for. Dragon Valley I bought on this site directly from the store. I'm not sure why its number is so out of sequence, but... it is.
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
I'm just passing by and joining this a little late.. You all made much better list, Billy I'm still regretting that I didn't put the file name on the list, I thought its not that complicated but now I mostly don't remember their code name anymore. Ciane, thanks for the additional id, I'll update my list soon. Haven't read all of your messages completely but yeah I used venue items thread for this Mega List so you can't find it anymore
I don't remember file names too - I have only putted them in from copied names of my game-Downloads folder.
I hope you'll stay with us for longer period and you'll not disappear (not my intention to move on TS4).
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
I'll try to understand your very detail table, and do you have hidden stencil list too?
Wouldn't that be awesome?
I like what I see of Bily/Bobi's lists, but of course, it's not complete yet.
I too am looking on my computer for file names and have large gaps. Sometimes I did NOT put the downloads file with the dcbackup files. And I MAY have deleted them thinking I had them in the other folders. Time will tell. For now, I have thunderstorms and must disconnect and turn off.
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
I'm not having list for unlocked stencils, but I have in program to redo unlocked stencils with last version of files downloaded from TS3 Store + vertical shifting and upload that more complete fix on Simfileshare (exchange don't allowed me to share vertical shifting and eventually edited images in Store file, where I wanted upgrade object on 4 color channels).
Sfortunatelly I don't know what to do with Octagonal Wilderness Window - which shows now broken wall cutout too and I don't know no-one who would take mod-request for it. I think, that @MrHawk would be able to repair that window or maybe KT, but I don't see them updating their mods, sfortunatelly for long time. Do you know about someone who would like to repair that window?
Now I'm reinstalling Store in strange batches (for get whole game folder smaller) and confusing my Excel list with lines about size Store Sims3Packs edited with Custard. After finished, I'll charge all those *.ebc files (the same method as uses @ciane too - creating only one *.ebc file at time) and load the game - and I'll upgrade items, what I don't like (I have in my game too EP06 MuchoMacho fence fully castable and the same about fence+gate from CarouselSet) and I'll upload it on Simfileshare.
Marvelous 3-simming, @Valgon57 and @ciane !
Sorry for editing my comments frequently, in most cases I'm doing this due language issues (english isn't my native language, but I'm using english, because most used by people, with who I want to communicate).
Thanks to your impressive work I was able to find some long lost items back. Sweet!
https://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/ErikPiso