Mod The Sims - Testers Wanted - Framework Installer tool

What does this tool do?

This tool is a replacement for the Sims 3 Framework installer part of the Helper Monkey program. It only checks and sets up the Framework to enable you to use .package file custom content with your TS3 games. It does not in any way help you to actually install that content. It is only a framework installer.

Why should I use this instead of the Helper Monkey?

Well, firstly, this program should work with all levels of UAC, and all versions of Windows (sorry, no OSX). Secondly, it has additional checking of the framework install paths that is not in the Monkey, and lastly, it has support for World Adventures, High End Loft Stuff and the new style mods folder in Ambitions.

What do I need to use this?

You need .NET framework 2.0, and the rar file, plus WinRAR or 7zip to extract it.

How do I use this?

- Download the rar file to your desktop.
- Extract the rar to its own folder using WinRAR or 7zip - Run the FrameworkInstaller.exe
- You should see something like this:

If you don't see it, make sure you have .NET 2.0 installed and you aren't just trying to double click the EXE from within the rar, and you have extracted everything.

Just click Install and it should install everything ok. If not, the problem files will be highlighted in Red and you will (probably) get an error message.

How do I install my custom content using this?

You don't. This is ONLY for installing the framework. If you need help installing your custom content, please read Sims_3:Installing_Package_Files^wiki

Does this work with Ambitions?

Yes, it goes.

I get an error!

Please post a screenshot and the log file of the error. The log file may be found in the same folder as the FrameworkInstaller.exe and is called "messages.log".

Note that this program is still in testing and thus, errors might occur. It has been tested on Windows 7 x64, Windows XP 32bit and Windows Vista 32bit.