1. Sims 3 Resource.cfg File
2. Sims 3 Resource.cfg File
3. The Sims 3 Original Resource.cfg File
4. The Sims 3 Resource.cfg File Download

The Dashboard by Delphy has the purpose to find corrupt package files and, if possible, fix them.

Resource.cfg file is not in the mods folder. Mods or custom content isn't installed correctly. Outdated, Incompatible or Bad Check to make sure you've got the Resource.cfg file in your mods folder. Otherwise mods and custom content may not work. Documents Electronic Arts The Sims 3 Mods. Unzip in your main TS3 install directory, wherever that is. It is not necessary to overwrite any files if you already have them. COMPATIBILITY: Required for Awesomeware. Otherwise the goggles do nothing. FEATURES: Enables the use of hacks and other assorted mods. SIDE EFFECTS: May cause computer damage, incontinence, explosion of user's head.

The tool has 3 main purposes:

• Shows all downloaded package files in a certain folder. Dashboard tells you if those are corrupt (red) like the ones that cause blue lots and monster sims, Sims 2 files (iron blue), duplicates of other cc files (yellow) and files that conflicts with other you have installed (ochre)
• Shows info on the cache files and gives you a simple way to delete them (File – View – Cache Info)
• Shows you which version of the game you have installed and if the modding framework is installed properly (File – View Framework Status)

Buttons

• Filter
  Filters the files by a given filter (All non-standard files = all files with errors, Clear Filter = Removes the filter)
• Select
  Selects the files by a certain criteria (All “corrupt” files = all files with errors, De-select all = Remove all selections)
• Action
  Executes a certain action for all selected files. (Disable Package = An extension .disable is added to the file. This means that the file itself isn’t deleted but it can’t be recognized by the game, Fix corrupted TXTCs = Corrects corrupted Files, Delete Packages = Deletes the file (gone forever)
• Fix All Problems
  Deactivates Sims 2 files and empty files and corrects corrupt files as far as that is possible. Conflicts need to be corrected manually. This process cannot be undone.
• Refresh List
  Refreshes the package file list

Corrupt TXTC-Files

To fix, set the check mark next to the file that you want fixed and choose Action and then Fix Corruped TXTCs.

Sims 2 Files

Deleteall Sims2 files. You really don’t need them in Sims 3 since they don’t work anyway.

Conflicts & Duplicates

Remove one of the files that show as Conflict/Duplicate. Conflicts aren’t an issue if they were made by the same creator.

Delete the cache files

The tool also allows you to delete your cache files. Choose File – View Cache Info from the menu. The files can be deleted individually with Empty Checked order all in one go with Clear All. If you only want to delete certain cache files, set the check mark next to the file you want to delete first.

Framework Status

The tool allows you to see the version you have installed for each Expansion as well as a possibility to check if the modding framework is installed properly. Choose File – Framework Status

Since Patch 1.12 only the base game needs to show that the framework is installed.

• Open Root
  Select the base game or any of the addons and choose open root to directly open the installation folder.
• Dump Info
  Opens a text file with information about the installation, the used Resource.cfg as well as any errors

Remaining menu items

• Reset Scan Folder
  Resets the scan folder in which the tool searches to the previous one.
• Use Fast Scan
  No clue
• Include *.disabled in Scan
  Files that have been disabled are included in the scan and show in the list.
• No Autoscan on Startup
  Tool does not scan the folder on startup

• Download the file Sims3Dashboard.rar herunter (free registration at MTS necessary).
• You need Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0(Already comes with Windows Vista and newer)
• Unzip the program to a destination of your choice (don’t start the program while it’s still zipped)
• Double click on the file Sims3Dashboard.exe to start the tool
• Depending on your language and installation path, the tool might not find any files and opens an empty window.

• Use File-Scan Folder which folder you want scanned. Subfolders are included.

Can this file help me identify files that cause my game to slowdown?

Yes, it can. Any “bad” files are identified in Red and can be selected using the “Select Corrupt” button.

Can I move/rename/remove custom content using this tool

This is not a full featured download organiser, however it does let you disable custom content entirely from the list – this is used for corrupted stuff.

Will this identify incompatible mods, or outdated mods?

No, it won’t. It’s up to you to keep track of which mods work with which versions of your game. However, it will detect “conflict” mods (marked as Duplicate) that basically conflict with another mod you have. It will also detect Empty packages.

My installed package files don’t show

Click on Refresh list to make the list show. It might be necessary to use File – Scan folder to change the path.

Is Dashboard compatible with all add-ons ?

Yes

Can I use Dashboard to find faulty Sims3Packs ?

No, but you can check the dbc-files. Those files contain all through the launcher installed Sims3Pack files. This way, you can check if you have installed something bad. Unfortunately it won’t tell you which file is corrupt.

Choose File-Scan Folder and choose the DCCache folder in the user directory. If any of the dbc files show in red, you have corrupt files installed. Remove everything that shows in installed content in your launcher if it’s listed here: TXTC-Error (Blue Lots). This list is not conclusive and if the files still show read after doing so (make sure to refresh the list), you will need to comb through all your downloads.

If you don’t clean out the DCBackup Ordner, scan those files and open them with s3pe to find out what it is. Otherwise delete all dbc files in the DCCache folder and reinstall your custom content. Use the 50% Method to find the culprit.

DBC files can’t be fixed and fixing the files in DCBackup does not get rid of the corruption. Delete the corrupt files in DCBackup though to avoid further spreading. You can use Custard to check not installed Sims3Packs

Can I start the game with Dashboard ?

No

What do the conflicts mean ?

If you have mods that conflict with each other then you should remove one of them (Exception: Dashboard shows a non-issue conflict between MasterController and Careers). If it’s clothing, hair, objects, etc. that are conflicting, you can still use them if they are from the same creator. If it’s from two different creators, you should remove one of them.

Can I repair the blue lots in my game with dashboard ?

No, blue lots can’t be repaired. Savegames with blue lots are lost. You can try to save houses and sims to the library and move them to a new game. Getting rid of the files makes sure that you won’t be affected in a new game.

What do the colors mean ?

• Red = TXTC Error (Blue Lot Issue) and faulty categorization (monster Sims)
• Yellow = Duplicates (You have the same file in your game twice)
• Ochre = Conflict (Important for mods. Non issue if it’s an object, hair, clothing item, .. from the same creator)
• Iron Blue = Sims2 Files.
• Light Blue = Deactivated
• Green-Blue = Empty File

I ran this tool but it didn’t tell me I had any problems!

This tool only identifies particular issues – not everything. Downloads that lead to crashes, faulty doors and windows and files that have the Rig-Issue which makes objects useless that were created before Pets, don’t show in Dashboard. There could be more issues.

If you have tried the instructions to install Sims 3 package files and the suggested test file (Rick's no intro mod) is not working in your game...

Step 1: Double Check!

If you actually follow the steps correctly from start to finish, your custom content WILL work! If it doesn't work, you did something wrong!

Go through the Installing Sims 3 Package Files FAQ again. Double check the following:

Updated?

Is your game updated to the 1.12 patch or later? Verify your game version in the Launcher and update/patch your game if it's not patched!

In Documents - NOT Program Files?

Are you sure you're putting things in the right place? It goes under My Documents - nothing should be under Program Files!

Folder Names Correct?

Double-check the folder names:

• Under My DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3 you should have a folder called 'Mods' - big M, little s.
• Inside that Mods folder (My DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3 you should have a folder called 'Packages' - big P, little s.

Resource.cfg Name & Location?

Double-check the Resource.cfg file. It should be inside your My DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3Mods folder (alongside the Packages folder) and is called Resource.cfg - big R, little e, not 'Resources' but 'Resource' and it should say .cfg on the end. Make sure you have file extensions showing so you see stuff like .cfg, .package, .rar, and so forth - if you see Resource.cfg on that file but you don't see .whatever on other files, it's probably actually called Resource.cfg.txt - make sure you turn on showing file extension (Identifying File Types section).

Right-click on Resource.cfg and check Properties. Is the file name Resource.cfg or Resource.cfg.txt or something else? It should just be Resource.cfg

Resource.cfg Contents?

Double-double check the Resource.cfg file. It's probably easiest to just delete the one you have and replace it with this one: http://skuld.modthesims.info/Resource.cfg - if the contents of your Resource.cfg are wrong then even if it's named right, it won't work! Both the name and contents of the link just given are correct.

Test File?

Make sure you are using the suggested test file, Rick's No Intro Mod and that you have unzipped it into My DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3ModsPackages. It should be the only file in that folder, and once unzipped, it should be called 'nointro.package'

Step 2: Delete Cache Files

It can be helpful to delete your cache files, so the game regenerates fresh ones, whenever you've added or removed custom content:

Step 3: Collect Info for Help

If you have verified the above points in Step 1 and deleted your cache files in Step 2, then the nointro mod (and thus any other .package format content) should be working. But if it's not, maybe you've missed something. In that case, it may be helpful to get another set of eyes looking at your custom content setup to figure out where you've gone wrong.

For this, you will need to post a new thread of your own in the Sims 3 Help Forums on MTS. Note that there is a separate subforum if you are on a Mac.

You MUST include ALL of the following info in your post:

Game Version(s)

• If you're using Windows:Find your game version (Windows)
• If you're using a Mac:Find your game version (Mac)

Copy and paste the indicated line from the skuversion.txt or info.plist from the following locations, for whichever games you have (adapt as appropriate for OSX):

C:Program FilesElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin

If you are on a 64-bit operating system, then it'll be in 'Program Files (x86)' rather than just plain Program Files.

You can fill in this little form with your game versions:

The Sims 3: GameVersion =

Just copy-paste the form above into the text of your new post and fill in each line. For any you don't have installed, just put 'not installed' so we know you don't have it.

Sims 3 Resource.cfg File

Resource.cfg

Open your DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3ModsResource.cfg file in Notepad and copy-paste its contents alongside the form with your game version(s) into the text of your new post.

Screenshots

Take a screenshot of the following locations:

• DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3
• DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3Mods
• DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3ModsPackages

Make sure you set your folder view to Details mode and expand out the Name and Type columns so they're fully readable.

On your new post in Help, click 'Go Advanced' and use Manage Attachments to attach your images to your post. If it says the images are too big, just upload them to MYP and copy-paste the links into the text of your post.

If you don't know how to take screenshots, see: Game Help:Screenshots

Step 4: Post Help Thread!

If you have collected ALL of the above information:

• Your versions for all packs installed and the base game
• The contents of your Resource.cfg
• Screenshots of the three folders under Documents

... then you are ready to post a new thread in the Sims 3 Help Forums. Our Help staff can look at the information given and figure out what you might be doing wrong that's keeping your custom content from working.

If you are stuck on collecting any of the needed information, you can leave it out but please let us know exactly what you are stuck on and don't understand, and we can explain further so you can provide the needed information. Remember, we don't have a crystal ball, or access to your computer - providing the necessary information means we can help you solve your issues!

Sims 3 Resource.cfg File

The Sims 3 Original Resource.cfg File

The Sims 3 Resource.cfg File Download