Get your Maxis files here!

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

Wonder if we could just load them up on the STEX??

[catty-cb 4,392]

...I just wish every file was salvaged like the UDI City & the Transport pack....

the UDI City is here

http://citybuilders.co.nz/index.php/cbex/Maxis-File-Downloads/Udrive-City/

and the Transport Pack I'm assuming is the Transportation download is here

http://citybuilders.co.nz/index.php/cbex/Maxis-File-Downloads/Transportation-Download/

[tocamacho 0]

Someone please, make available again the extra "Maxis Landmarks/Files" original form SC4/EA.com? Thanks

[catty-cb 4,392]

Someone please, make available again the extra "Maxis Landmarks/Files" original form SC4/EA.com? Thanks

Hi tocamacho

I suggest you visit here if you want the maxis landmark files

http://citybuilders.co.nz/index.php/cbex/Maxis-File-Downloads/

[tocamacho 0]

Catt@sc4d, Thank you greatfully.

I need HELP in a few questions, if you may:

1. The Landmarks are beeing installed automatically in the Programs/Maxis/Plugins folders.

Will they still be operational if I CUT and PASTE them in MyDocs/Simcity4/Plugins in a NEW folder of mine, in order to manage better my plugins folders?

2. Some of the Landmarks .DAT, when download, lose their NAME and appeared just as PLUGIN. I had to MODIFY their NAMES (Example: "ArcTriomphe" was just called PLUGIN) so I could manage the dowloads and instalation of the Landmarks. Is there a problem changing the Landmarks .DAT names for a more eficient organization of the plugins?

3. Some files like "America Flag Props", are just a .DAT file, contrary to others Landmarks that are .EXE (aplications).

Is "American Flag Props" and others not part of the Maxis LANDMARKS, or are they?

Are they part of another group of MAXIS downloads?

In what Plugin folder should I put these files (not .EXE, just .DAT)? MyDocs/...plugins or Programs/Maxis...plugins?

Can I just put them in a MyDocs/Simcity 4/plugins folder created by me?

Thanks

Someone please, make available again the extra "Maxis Landmarks/Files" original form SC4/EA.com? Thanks

Hi tocamacho

I suggest you visit here if you want the maxis landmark files

http://citybuilders....File-Downloads/

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

Catt@sc4d, Thank you greatfully.

I need HELP in a few questions, if you may:

1. The Landmarks are beeing installed automatically in the Programs/Maxis/Plugins folders.

Will they still be operational if I CUT and PASTE them in MyDocs/Simcity4/Plugins in a NEW folder of mine, in order to manage better my plugins folders?

2. Some of the Landmarks .DAT, when download, lose their NAME and appeared just as PLUGIN. I had to MODIFY their NAMES (Example: "ArcTriomphe" was just called PLUGIN) so I could manage the dowloads and instalation of the Landmarks. Is there a problem changing the Landmarks .DAT names for a more eficient organization of the plugins?

3. Some files like "America Flag Props", are just a .DAT file, contrary to others Landmarks that are .EXE (aplications).

Is "American Flag Props" and others not part of the Maxis LANDMARKS, or are they?

Are they part of another group of MAXIS downloads?

In what Plugin folder should I put these files (not .EXE, just .DAT)? MyDocs/...plugins or Programs/Maxis...plugins?

Can I just put them in a MyDocs/Simcity 4/plugins folder created by me?

Thanks

1. Yes.

2. The file name doesn't matter. All plugins are identified internally.

3. When a file shows up as a props file, it is actually that. It is for use by the Lot Editor to place decorations on a lot. They should be in your plugins file.

However, something worth noting. The game is set up for multiple users on the same machine. If permissions are set correctly on the Program Files section, any user can access the game. Simply launching the game it sets up the user area files including the defaults and an empty plugins folder. Maxis has sent the landmarks to the base files of the system which means that anyone who starts the game gets them.

By moving them, you disable the multi-user features intended by Maxis. Frankly, I would leave them in their default locations. This way, if you create a special purpose ID to run something like Sim Mars, you will still have them.

Some people never realize that most operating systems these days support multiple users. This causes all kinds of angst when a common account is used by several persons (in a family for example). If everyone has his own account, password protected, then no one not having admin permissions can disturb other users files.

So, perhaps it is not smart to change the destination of supplied plugins from Maxis. There usually is a reason to be unselfish.

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

Is it a bird is it a plane? No it is just a Kiwi walking quite quickly to provide another place to get your Maxis files!

http://screwpile.wor...ex/maxis-files/

Mac Files

http://screwpile.wordpress.com/screw-pile-exchange-spex/mac-only-files/

...and other cool stuff.

[catty-cb 4,392]

Catt@sc4d, Thank you greatfully.

I need HELP in a few questions, if you may:

Hi tocamacho

Sorry for the delay I only tend to visit Simtropolis at the end of the day (NZ Time), if you have any more questions posting on the citybuilders forums here

http://citybuilders.co.nz/index.php/forum/20-site-noticeboard/40-city-builders-exchange-cbex

will get you a faster answer, I see A Nonny Moose has answered you

as for your questions

1. The Landmarks are beeing installed automatically in the Programs/Maxis/Plugins folders.

Will they still be operational if I CUT and PASTE them in MyDocs/Simcity4/Plugins in a NEW folder of mine, in order to manage better my plugins folders?

up to you were you put them, see A Nonny Moose answer

2. Some of the Landmarks .DAT, when download, lose their NAME and appeared just as PLUGIN. I had to MODIFY their NAMES (Example: "ArcTriomphe" was just called PLUGIN) so I could manage the dowloads and instalation of the Landmarks. Is there a problem changing the Landmarks .DAT names for a more eficient organization of the plugins?

I use WinXP and it saved them (using the ArcTriomphe as an example) ... Plugin_003_ArcTriomphe.dat, as long as you don't change the .dat its up to you what you call them

3. Some files like "America Flag Props", are just a .DAT file, contrary to others Landmarks that are .EXE (aplications).

Is "American Flag Props" and others not part of the Maxis LANDMARKS, or are they?

Are they part of another group of MAXIS downloads?

In what Plugin folder should I put these files (not .EXE, just .DAT)? MyDocs/...plugins or Programs/Maxis...plugins?

Can I just put them in a MyDocs/Simcity 4/plugins folder created by me?

I'm not sure why Maxis didn't make the Flag props, etc an EXE file, it doesn't matter as they are still .dat files and you can save them in whichever plugin folder you are most happest with, hope that helped.

-catty

PS:

Is it a bird is it a plane? No it is just a Kiwi walking quite quickly to provide another place to get your Maxis files!

The more places these files are the better ... will be along for a visit shortly

[tocamacho 0]

Catt@sc4d, Thank you greatfully.

I need HELP in a few questions, if you may:

1. The Landmarks are beeing installed automatically in the Programs/Maxis/Plugins folders.

Will they still be operational if I CUT and PASTE them in MyDocs/Simcity4/Plugins in a NEW folder of mine, in order to manage better my plugins folders?

2. Some of the Landmarks .DAT, when download, lose their NAME and appeared just as PLUGIN. I had to MODIFY their NAMES (Example: "ArcTriomphe" was just called PLUGIN) so I could manage the dowloads and instalation of the Landmarks. Is there a problem changing the Landmarks .DAT names for a more eficient organization of the plugins?

3. Some files like "America Flag Props", are just a .DAT file, contrary to others Landmarks that are .EXE (aplications).

Is "American Flag Props" and others not part of the Maxis LANDMARKS, or are they?

Are they part of another group of MAXIS downloads?

In what Plugin folder should I put these files (not .EXE, just .DAT)? MyDocs/...plugins or Programs/Maxis...plugins?

Can I just put them in a MyDocs/Simcity 4/plugins folder created by me?

Thanks

1. Yes.

2. The file name doesn't matter. All plugins are identified internally.

3. When a file shows up as a props file, it is actually that. It is for use by the Lot Editor to place decorations on a lot. They should be in your plugins file.

However, something worth noting. The game is set up for multiple users on the same machine. If permissions are set correctly on the Program Files section, any user can access the game. Simply launching the game it sets up the user area files including the defaults and an empty plugins folder. Maxis has sent the landmarks to the base files of the system which means that anyone who starts the game gets them.

By moving them, you disable the multi-user features intended by Maxis. Frankly, I would leave them in their default locations. This way, if you create a special purpose ID to run something like Sim Mars, you will still have them.

Some people never realize that most operating systems these days support multiple users. This causes all kinds of angst when a common account is used by several persons (in a family for example). If everyone has his own account, password protected, then no one not having admin permissions can disturb other users files.

So, perhaps it is not smart to change the destination of supplied plugins from Maxis. There usually is a reason to be unselfish.

A Nonny Moose, thanks a lot for the useful information.

Having Simcity 4 Deluxe edtion, with U-drive incorporated, what's the importance of the "Udrive City" pluggin in the Maxis Files? is it necessary to install?

Catt@sc4d, Thank you greatfully.

I need HELP in a few questions, if you may:

Hi tocamacho

Sorry for the delay I only tend to visit Simtropolis at the end of the day (NZ Time), if you have any more questions posting on the citybuilders forums here

http://citybuilders....s-exchange-cbex

will get you a faster answer, I see A Nonny Moose has answered you

as for your questions

1. The Landmarks are beeing installed automatically in the Programs/Maxis/Plugins folders.

Will they still be operational if I CUT and PASTE them in MyDocs/Simcity4/Plugins in a NEW folder of mine, in order to manage better my plugins folders?

up to you were you put them, see A Nonny Moose answer

2. Some of the Landmarks .DAT, when download, lose their NAME and appeared just as PLUGIN. I had to MODIFY their NAMES (Example: "ArcTriomphe" was just called PLUGIN) so I could manage the dowloads and instalation of the Landmarks. Is there a problem changing the Landmarks .DAT names for a more eficient organization of the plugins?

I use WinXP and it saved them (using the ArcTriomphe as an example) ... Plugin_003_ArcTriomphe.dat, as long as you don't change the .dat its up to you what you call them

3. Some files like "America Flag Props", are just a .DAT file, contrary to others Landmarks that are .EXE (aplications).

Is "American Flag Props" and others not part of the Maxis LANDMARKS, or are they?

Are they part of another group of MAXIS downloads?

In what Plugin folder should I put these files (not .EXE, just .DAT)? MyDocs/...plugins or Programs/Maxis...plugins?

Can I just put them in a MyDocs/Simcity 4/plugins folder created by me?

I'm not sure why Maxis didn't make the Flag props, etc an EXE file, it doesn't matter as they are still .dat files and you can save them in whichever plugin folder you are most happest with, hope that helped.

-catty

PS:

Is it a bird is it a plane? No it is just a Kiwi walking quite quickly to provide another place to get your Maxis files!

The more places these files are the better ... will be along for a visit shortly

Hi Catt@sc4d

No problem with the delay, we're all around the world. Thanks for answering me.

Having Simcity 4 Deluxe edtion, with U-drive incorporated, what's the importance of the "Udrive City" pluggin in the Maxis Files? is it necessary to install?

[catty-cb 4,392]

...Having Simcity 4 Deluxe edtion, with U-drive incorporated, what's the importance of the "Udrive City" pluggin in the Maxis Files? is it necessary to install?

only if you want to have a pre-built city to play around with, otherwise you don't need to install it.

-catty

[tocamacho 0]

...Having Simcity 4 Deluxe edtion, with U-drive incorporated, what's the importance of the "Udrive City" pluggin in the Maxis Files? is it necessary to install?

only if you want to have a pre-built city to play around with, otherwise you don't need to install it.

-catty

Hi Catty@sc4d, thanks

One more info, the Landmark "Nam Dae Moon" from Maxis Files, is it for SC3000 or SC4? I doesn't appear on my Landmark controls during the game. I put the .DAT file with all the other Landmarks files in the samen folder, and it is the only one unavailable in the game.

[catty-cb 4,392]

Hi Catty@sc4d, thanks

One more info, the Landmark "Nam Dae Moon" from Maxis Files, is it for SC3000 or SC4? I doesn't appear on my Landmark controls during the game. I put the .DAT file with all the other Landmarks files in the samen folder, and it is the only one unavailable in the game.

Hi tocamacho

I've never heard of ""Nam Dae Moon" and I've been thru everything on the site and the original files looking, the only SC3000 file is a Landmark Pack and I plan on moving it to its own sub-directory so it and the others when I get some time to upload them won't get confused with the SC4 files.

But I would recommend that you ask these questions over on the citybuilders forums, rather than on Simtropolis as its more appropriate to ask questions on the site you are downloading the files from.

-catty

  Edited July 14, 2012 by Catty@sc4d  

[CaptCity 4,753]

The official name of Namdaemun is Sungnyemun (the name used in the game), which is one of the SC4 landmarks. It is one of the Maxis files that comes as an installer, not a .dat, so it will need to be run to install it. When the installer is run, the .dat file is placed in the Program Files plugins folder, but can be moved to the My Documents plugins.

Note: The installed .dat file is named "NamDaeMoon"- don't know why...

[catty-cb 4,392]

...Note: The installed .dat file is named "NamDaeMoon"- don't know why...

Thanks for that, its in my plugins folder as Plugin_009 so I didn't spot it when I was looking for NamDaeMoon for tocamacho

[tocamacho 0]

...Note: The installed .dat file is named "NamDaeMoon"- don't know why...

Thanks for that, its in my plugins folder as Plugin_009 so I didn't spot it when I was looking for NamDaeMoon for tocamacho

Thanks CaptCity and Catty@sc4d .

Problem solved.

I've played Simcity 4 since it came out, but only last month I am trying to add pluggins/mods and all that stuff.

I can say that it's a all new universe of dependencies, versions and mythic packs. It takes a while to understand how all this stuff works, and what's essencial and important.

The fact that you guys keep coming here after all these years, must be a proof of the quality of this game. Thanks a lot for the help.

[XANDERALIS 0]

Good evening to you all. I'm new here and I come see you. Problem for a personal encounter with sim city4. Since the installation of several pack for SIM CITY 4. Including the famous NAM. I lost the exchanger access to highways on the ground. How to retrieve? Cordially.

Ps: Also, I am having problems of creation of exchanger. With normal highways. That will create three access ramps, in correspondence with a road. But with an avenue, it's four branch.

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

If, by 'exchanger' you mean traffic interchange is sounds like you are having conflicts within your Plugin suite. I suggest you proceed as follows:

• Rename your folder <user>/Documents/SimCity 4 Deluxe/Plugins to Plugins.old and start the game. This has the effect of creating an empty Plugins folder. Shut the game down.
  
• Reinstall the NAM in the new folder (just use the installation .exe).
  
• Start your game and check for the interchanges that have disappeared. They should all be there at this point.
  
• You now have the onerous duty of adding back each of your old plugins one at a time until you find the one that causes the problem. When you find it, remove it and put all the rest back in your plugins suite.
  

I hope this helps.

Later: Sorry, bulleted lists don't seem to be working in this editor.

[simnewbie 7]

my pc decided to die on me and had to re install simcity 4..since its been so long, do i need ep1 update and ep2 update? i don't remember..can someone point me in the right direction..its been so long

[jason leo 485]

Yes, EP1-Update-1 and the BAT update will be needed unless you already have the updated version (1.1.640).

EP1-Update-1 : https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?page=16

There are some files there, choose the version that match with your version !

The BAT Update : https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?page=14

Scroll down, you will see the link to download the BAT Update.

[simnewbie 7]

thank you...i remember now....like riding a bike

[Marco Mancuso 0]

Hello, I am using the Italian translator x talk let me know if I can use that program to design buildings x sim city 4

[jason leo 485]

Hello, I am using the Italian translator x talk let me know if I can use that program to design buildings x sim city 4

Here : https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?page=14 (The installer will install two programs, the BAT and the SC4PIM)

Another BAT, you will also need gmax (it should be installed first before BAT) and LE.

[Marco Mancuso 0]

thanks

[ntbarton 0]

Is it a bird is it a plane? No it is just a Kiwi walking quite quickly to provide another place to get your Maxis files!

http://screwpile.wor...ex/maxis-files/

Mac Files

http://screwpile.wordpress.com/screw-pile-exchange-spex/mac-only-files/

...and other cool stuff.

 

THANK YOU, been looking for those for a few days now.

[catty-cb 4,392]

Maxis files (including SC3K) are also available here (need to be registered on the site)

 

http://citybuilders.co.nz/index.php/cbex

[HarvestSimCity 5]

The old Maxis files are available on my website too and it can be found at http://www.mysimcities.com/sim-city-central/downloads/ and it has for windows and mac.

 

*Note - no registeration need

[BloodCat 1]

What is the 'Transportation Update'? It has something to do with Maxis' Transportation Bonus CD? I downloaded and ran it, and the system said that plugin was installed correctly -- but nothing updated in my SC4 plugin directory. I'm using SC4 Deluxe on Steam.

 

UPD As Air Force Base appeared on my buildings list, this file was a Transportation Bonus CD equivalent. But why do I now have three cemeteries on my building list? And how do I uninstall this update, just in case?

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

Since it is a Maxis update it was stuck it in the Plugins folder over in the system residency.  Feel free to move it to your user data area.  What you have found is what it is.

[catty-cb 4,392]

Maxis files (including SC3K) are also available here (need to be registered on the site)

 

http://citybuilders.co.nz/index.php/cbex

 

Hi Guys

 

This link to the SC3 and SC4 Maxis Files is being phased out, the downloads software has been replaced on the City Builders site, the two new links will be

 

http://citybuilders.co.nz/index.php/cbex-releases

 

and

 

http://citybuilders.co.nz/index.php/cbex-repository

 

Only registered users will be able to see and download files from either of these two areas.

 

NOTE: I uploaded the first 17 files to the new CBEX last night (NZ time) and made them open access (anyone could see them or download them), this morning found the 17 files had been downloaded 116 times by the same person, I have a reasonable amount of monthly bandwidth for file downloads but I can't support that kind of insane downloading by one person, so much as I might like the idea of open access its not going to happen ... sorry

 

-catty

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

Thanks for the link.  I signed up, and I see there is still a lot to do.  Good luck with this.