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SC4 System Integration Module (SIM)  4.0.1

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About This File

SC4 System Integration Module (SIM) is the main dependency of CAM. This File is suitable for both players using CAM and both SPAM and Pure Vanilla players. This package consists mainly of code and support files for UI, LText, and Exemplar. However, it does make many alterations to various Maxis default buildings that are designed for use with CAM, and also modifies Lua files affecting the Advisor system and other functionality of the game.

The mod was developed by the various members of the CAM Team who over time have brought modifications to improve this mod

Please note that this pack may receive updates in the near future. Do not redistribute without asking first, mostly as doing so would complicate efforts to properly maintain, update, and provide technical support for the pack.

Extra feature, if you hover over the folders in the installer, you will get some extra information about each contents.

WARNING: From version 2.5 onward Colossus Addon Mod works only with the digital version (1.1.641) of SimCity 4 (Microsfot Windows and Linux only). If you run CAM 2.5 or later on systems other than those listed, the mod may malfunction and no support is provided.

Installation

This package is a simple .zip file. Just extract the a_CAM folder to your My DocumentsSimCity 4Plugins directory (or equivalent, if you have a custom Plugins folder location).

It is highly recommended to install this mod through SC4Pac. Manual download is not recommended for less experienced users.

DLL Dependencies

In order for the contents of this package to display correctly by taking advantage of the new DLL Mods requires the complete installation of the following dependencies(the below listed dependencies are covering a full install; for dependencies for individual collections see the list of contents secion):

  • Advanced Water Management (INCLUDED) - This file is needed to run the advanced features related to water

    Compatible only with the digital version (1.1.641) of SimCity 4 (Microsfot Windows and Linux only).

  • Submenu DLL - this file is needed to run the submenus 

    Compatible only with the digital version (1.1.641) of SimCity 4 (Microsfot Windows and Linux only).

  • Query Tool UI Extensions DLL for SimCity 4 - This file is necessary for the correct functioning of the queries 

    Compatible only with the digital version (1.1.641) of SimCity 4 (Microsfot Windows and Linux only).

  • Lua Extensions DLL - This file is necessary for the correct functioning of LUA 

    Compatible only with the digital version (1.1.641) of SimCity 4 (Microsfot Windows and Linux only).

  • Custom Budget Departments DLL Plugin - This file is necessary for the correct functioning of Custom Budget Department 

    Compatible only with the digital version (1.1.641) of SimCity 4 (Microsfot Windows and Linux only).

  • Legalize Gambling Ordinance Upgrade - Required for the correct functioning of casino specialization

    Compatible only with the digital version (1.1.641) of SimCity 4 (Microsfot Windows and Linux only).

  • Transparent Texture (Water Bug) Fix DLL - This file is necessary to avoid the Water Bug.

    Compatible only with the digital version (1.1.641) of SimCity 4 (Microsfot Windows and Linux only).

  • Resource Loading Hooks DLL - this file is needed to run the I-R Exemplar Patch

    Compatible only with the digital version (1.1.641) of SimCity 4 (Microsfot Windows and Linux only).

  • Lua Sandbox DLL - This file is required to ensure greater security when running LUA scripts

    Compatible only with the digital version (1.1.641) of SimCity 4 (Microsfot Windows and Linux only).

Dependencies

The following files are required in order for the contents of this package to appear correctly (i.e., no "brown boxes" or missing textures) (the below listed dependencies are covering a full install; for dependencies for individual collections see the list of contents secion):

Credits

The following SimCity 4 community members contributed models, textures, and modding support to this collection:

  • Ulisse Wolf
  • Tyberius06
  • Cyclone Boom
  • CorinaMarie
  • InvisiChem
  • Indisguise
  • BarbyW
  • Wouanagaine
  • JMyers2043
  • Shoreman905
  • Rayden
  • MAS71
  • Jplumbley
  • Andreas
  • Callagrafx
  • Tropod
  • RippleJet
  • Tag one
  • Memo33
  • Dragonsteincole
  • xBlaze89x
  • paeng
  • Pegasus
  • hugues aroux

This package was assembled by Ulisse Wolf.

Special Thanks

Webmaster & administration staff at SC4Evermore and SC4 Devotion.

And possibly others who may not have been mentioned. If your name has been forgotten or you're not on the list, then drop us a line, as it has been difficult to keep track of anyone/everyone that may of helped somewhere along the lines.

And to the community itself, we would also like to thank you for your support, making mods such as this possible too. We're still at it after 20 years thanks to you!

And last but not least, a thanks for the Maxis individuals too, for the [paid] work that they did. ;-)

What's New 4.0.1   View Changelog


Released

SC4 SYSTEM INTEGRATION MODULE (SIM) (V 4.0.1)

  • The properties of educational buildings have been updated to comply with the new specifications (NEW-RE IID)
  • The police UI has been updated with a modern design
  • Removed additional landmark growth buildings
  • Several bugs have been fixed
  • The LUA section has been updated
  • New LUA functions have been introduced for the random calculation of goffy statistics
  • The intro screen has been improved
  • CAM Core has been renamed to SC4 System Integration Module
  • Initial funds have been rebalanced (Easy: 1,000,000 - Normal: 750,000 - Hard: 500,000)
  • Like 9
  • Thanks 2

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TheTimvh1

Does the Real Upgradeable City Halls dependency need to be the one linked to specifically or does it work with the ModPacc Zero version as well?

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Ulisse Wolf
On 13/08/2025 at 7:13 AM, TheTimvh1 said:

Does the Real Upgradeable City Halls dependency need to be the one linked to specifically or does it work with the ModPacc Zero version as well?

Real Upgradeable City Halls has been downgraded to an optional mod, especially now that we have discovered that it has incompatibilities with the MZ version, which have been resolved.

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TheTimvh1
51 minutes ago, Ulisse Wolf said:

Real Upgradeable City Halls has been downgraded to an optional mod, especially now that we have discovered that it has incompatibilities with the MZ version, which have been resolved.

Yeah, they actually updated the very next morning after I'd posted my question with a changelog note stating exactly that, lol.

Talk about a funny coincidence, right?.

But yeah, thanks a bunch regardless.

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TiepiNL

I don't know if it's a big deal, but SC4DBPFLoading.dll doesn't like CAM_Advanced_Water_Allert_Old.dat.

SC4DBPFLoading v2.1.0
Disabled the built-in DBPF loading debug code.
Patched the DBPF Open header check.
Changed the missing plugin error message to use hexadecimal.
Installed the cRZFile hooks.
Installed the .SC4* plugin scan patch.
Failed to load: C:\Users\[redacted]\Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\050-load-first\a_CAM\1 CAM Core\CAM_Advanced_Water_Allert_Old.dat

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Ulisse Wolf
On 01/09/2025 at 1:43 AM, TiepiNL said:

I don't know if it's a big deal, but SC4DBPFLoading.dll doesn't like CAM_Advanced_Water_Allert_Old.dat.

SC4DBPFLoading v2.1.0
Disabled the built-in DBPF loading debug code.
Patched the DBPF Open header check.
Changed the missing plugin error message to use hexadecimal.
Installed the cRZFile hooks.
Installed the .SC4* plugin scan patch.
Failed to load: C:\Users\[redacted]\Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\050-load-first\a_CAM\1 CAM Core\CAM_Advanced_Water_Allert_Old.dat

That file is obsolete, so it will be completely removed in a few updated versions. Therefore, you can ignore the problem.

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Burinis

How can I fix the transparency issue under the windmill and water pumping station caused by your mod? The game is from GOG. Transparent Texture (Water Bug) Fix DLL doesn't help.

https://ibb.co/NnTbd3mC

It was not possible to upload a screenshot to the post.

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Ulisse Wolf
1 hour ago, Burinis said:

How can I fix the transparency issue under the windmill and water pumping station caused by your mod? The game is from GOG. Transparent Texture (Water Bug) Fix DLL doesn't help.

https://ibb.co/NnTbd3mC

It was not possible to upload a screenshot to the post.

Be sure to install this package before installing the Mod DLLs. I tested it in an environment with only the Mod DLLs and CAM core, and everything works.

Microsoft Visual C++ 2022+ x86 Redistributable

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Ulisse Wolf
11 minutes ago, Burinis said:

I have it

Ensure that you install the Mod DLLs correctly.

Make sure you install the mod DLLs correctly. Mod DLLs must be installed in this folder:

Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins

and the files must not be placed in other folders. If you don't know how to install mods manually, use SC4Pac.

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