Hello again,

I did try using bodyshop, but not the config file trick.  I just checked that the config file was as the wiki article said it should be.  I'm fairly certain myself that it was some kind of download problem.  When I put my Bodyshop items in the game on their own, and with my hacks/mods in with them, they showed up fine. When I put my objects folder in they disapperared.  Also it happened the first time after installing new cc, when up to that point all was well. 

I think understand what you are saying about just making new user files but that only worked for me if I didn't enter a lot.  When I did enter a lot, it wasn't enough to generate those files.  When I removed my DLs and generated new files then put only bodyshop stuff in, they still weren't showing up after going through the process of enabling cc and quitting etc.  I stopped going into lots for this reason and just checked the CAS screen. 

Anyway, I wouldn't say 'case closed' but I have my game up and running again with most of what I want in it.  So thanks again to everyone who has read my post and especially to those who replied.

Yes I did try the saved sims folder but to no avail.  I think I've tried everything, I read the wiki thing and also searched through the forums looking for posts discussing the same problem.  Although there were one or two of them, the only one I found that was resolved was one where someone had their Download folder written with a lower case d.  Mine's is correctly named. 

I have been hoping that someone might know what kind of file is capable of doing this or is it the case that any, absolutely any, file can cause any kind of issue with the game? 

I tried those things when the problem first arose.  I read the wiki article and have followed the instructions I read more than once.  The only thing I haven't tried is a full reinstall from base game up.  I only posted here because I had no idea what was going on as it was an entirely new problem for me.   As I said, I do need to reinstall AL sometimes if I enter a lot and only generate new folders if I've only been in the CAS screen.  Anyway, it does seem that it is a downloaded file problem, I still haven't worked out which one though.  I'm still in the process of putting individual folders in and running the game to see if that's the one.  So far so good but I did some deleting on the way so I may never know until I download it again, and I probably will because I'm trying to put together a medieval neighbourhood and there's not that much.  It's nasty though, I tell you. 

Thanks again   

Thank you for a reply.

Oh yes, I'm sure everything is right.  CEP installs my DL folder, so it's correctly named.  When I play my game after an install the first thing I do is change the settings to how I want them, sim while minimised, enable cc etc.  The configuration file is right.  I have now discovered that it must be a dodgy/conflicting download of some kind. 

I've had loads of probs over the years with cc, but in all those cases simply taking out my cc and sorting through it has solved the problem.  When I start up the game again it should work fine.  In this case I had been playing when I could no longer access my CAS cc, whether in the game through mirrors/shopping or in the CAS screen itself.  Strangely the game does read these files because my default skin and eye replacements are showing up correctly in the CAS screen and if I randomise a sim, they often have custom hair.  They never have custom clothes though and I can't remember if they should use custom clothing when randomising, it's a function I rarely used. 

Since I wrote my original message I have been putting my cc in and out of the game to rectify the problem.  At present I have about 5% of my stuff left to try.  The thing that annoys and perplexes me is that when I have put a pile of files in and discover that my stuff is gone I have to create new user files if I go into the CAS screen, if I go into a lot then I have to reinstall AL again.  I have never had to go to such lengths to solve a CC problem. 

If anyone knows what kind of file could be responsible I'd be so grateful.  Just for information, when my mods/hacks are in the DL folder with my CAS stuff, they show up fine.  It's when I add my object stuff that there's a problem.  Also incase I didn't mention it, it is only CAS stuff that is affected, all build and buy mode cc is showing up fine.

Thanks again for replying.

Whether in my saved sims folder or my downloads folder, nothing is showing up.  The configuration file is right.  I've re installed AL, should I reinstall them all?  Could some one tell me all the files I can safely delete?  Please help if you can, all suggestions greatly appreciated.

Donna

Hi there,

First, thanks for reading. 

I've finally bitten the bullet and am setting up a medieval/Pratchet type neighbourhood and am looking for ways to employ my serfs.  I was thinking of setting up a mine, where my serfs would dig for treasure and with BV I can do this.  What I would like is for my sims to have a mine option and when mining they could find 3 or 4 metals or minerals to pass on/sell to their employer.  To make it extra special maybe a diamond could be thrown in as a once in a life time/generation thing, which could then secure that poor sim's future enabling them to move up into the merchant class.  I do not intend this to be a career just an added option for making money really.  Thinking about this as I write I'm sure this set up could be beneficial for other scenarios too.

The second thing I am asking for is basically a bringing together of stuff already in the game.  I'm sure this has been asked about in other places and if I have missed a link I apologise.  How to write a novel without a computer?  I would like my historical novellist to sit down and write a novel in the same way as kids and students do homework.

Are these things possible or have they been done?  This is my first request and it's been a long time since I even posted on a forum (was computerless for ages) so hope this is right.  Again, thanks to all who read this and good luck and thanks to those who attempt to create these.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Thanks for your efforts.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks very much, they look lovely

Thank you so very much, I appreciate your hard work

Yes, more Egyptian stuff.  Fab, thanks.

Thanks again

Gasp! You have an Egyptian collection? Oh, I must go and find it....and thank you by the way.

I'm very pleased to have a statue of my favourite divinity, I've loved Athene since I was about 8 so this speaks to the child in me.  Thank you so very much.