Warning !
This mod does not contain new gameplay or new Gameplay objects. In fact the mod does nothing but sitting in memory waiting to be utilized by other mods. So unless another modder pointed you in this direction or you are a modder yourself, you can probably stop reading here.

What is this mod ?
This mod is a C# Library of Methods and Classes that enable you to implement varios functionality in a simpler way then without it (see Features)

Mods that Make use of this Utility


Usage:
For Players:
Just drop the Package file into your Mods/packages folder or subfolder

For Modders:


Why this mod ?
The mods i have created so far all share some similar functionallity that was only achievable through heavy modification of the original methods and classes. So my idea was instead of every mod reinventing all the changes and packaging their own version of the changes, i could just create a common library that my mods would use. After migrating the functionality to the new library i made changes to the methods and classes so that they became more flexible. This new flexibility gave me the idea to open up the mod for everyone who was interested in using similar functionality in their mod(s).

Challenges:
Be aware that updated versions might require you to change your code slightly, i will however not remove functionality of the mod in updates if not absolutly necessary. I will do my best to keep Compatibility from this version upwards.


Features


Future plans:
Gathering feedback/listening to suggestions (ongoing)
Improve the Documentation and add missing Methods
Performance tweaks
Work on Easier Accessibility and better flexibility
DONT take features away
Bugfixing based on feedback

If you have feedback or questions feel free to ask them either in the comments or in the mods forum thread

Changelog

15.07.2018 Version 1.0.0
Initial Release
18.07.2018 Version 1.0.0

22.07.2018 Version 1.0.1
15.03.2020 Version 1.0.2b1 and 1.02b
07.10.2020 Version 1.0.2b5
Additional Credits:
Nraas industries for some insight on their menus
PuddingFace for being so nice to do some proof of concept testing and giving feedback
TreyNutz for giving feedback on an early prototype of the menu system.
Zoe22 and FloTheory for helping to test the Auto Menu feature


PuddingFace , Clang2, KittyTheSnowcat and Lyralei for showing their interest in the mod so that i did go through with it rather then dumping it.

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Quick Guide:

1. Click the file listed on the Files tab to download the file to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file. Now you will have either a .package or a .sims3pack file.

For Package files:

1. Cut and paste the file into your Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages folder. If you do not already have this folder, you should read the full guide to Package files first: Sims 3:Installing Package Files^wiki, so you can make sure your game is fully patched and you have the correct Resource.cfg file.
2. Run the game, and find your content where the creator said it would be (build mode, buy mode, Create-a-Sim, etc.).

For Sims3Pack files:

1. Cut and paste it into your Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Downloads folder. If you do not have this folder yet, it is recommended that you open the game and then close it again so that this folder will be automatically created. Then you can place the .sims3pack into your Downloads folder.
2. Load the game's Launcher, and click on the Downloads tab. Find the item in the list and tick the box beside it. Then press the Install button below the list.
3. Wait for the installer to load, and it will install the content to the game. You will get a message letting you know when it's done.
4. Run the game, and find your content where the creator said it would be (build mode, buy mode, Create-a-Sim, etc.).


Extracting from RAR, ZIP, or 7z: You will need a special program for this. For Windows, we recommend 7-Zip and for Mac OSX, we recommend Keka. Both are free and safe to use.


Need more help?

If you need more info, see:

• For package files: Sims 3:Installing Package Files^wiki
• For Sims3pack files: Game Help:Installing TS3 Packs^wiki