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How To Use .Fam Files in The Sims

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Exchanging "The Sims" families can be fun! Learn how to use the family files you downloaded!
Time Required: Few Minutes

Here's How:

  1. Download a family in .fam format. May be in zip format. If you download a family from "The Sims Exchange" it will download to the correct folder.
  2. Export the .fam file to /thesims/userdata/import/
  3. Start "The Sims."
  4. Go to the neighborhood you want to use the family in.
  5. Click the Import Button. Family will be imported and ready to play.

Tips:

  1. Family files (.fam) usually include both the family and a house.
  2. There is only one import folder, and can be used with all neighborhoods.

What You Need:

  • "The Sims"
  • Family File

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