Getting rid of Brown Boxes

[Ferronite 0]

do you have simcity deluxe or the rush hour expansion pack?  you have to have that or you will get boxes

[avrelivs 24]

@CaptCity - ive been raking my brain trying to fix this:

i have all the dependencies and ive plopped it before in other regions...i do take stuff in and out off my plugins folder often, but i have an 'incoming/outcoming' folder so i can fix problems like this.

also all the other buildings in the "newman inc oil refinery pack" are fine and have no boxes.

[Grand Fromage 0]

I have a related issue I've never been able to track down. Some of my low density houses have Paris buildings pop up in the yard, presumably replacing a prop that's supposed to be there. For example:

I've tried removing the Paris buildings, nothing. I've tried to search for the names of the lots these show up in, and they don't appear either in my plugin folder or on the exchange. I cannot track this down. Has anyone had this and what do I have to remove to get rid of it?

[Builderman33 0]

Hey! umm i download those things with WinRar... and there are mostly readmes and in reeadmes there are only like @

[CaptCity 4,911]

Originally posted by: Builderman33

Hey! umm i download those things with WinRar... and there are mostly readmes and in reeadmes there are only like @ § or : . what should i do?quote>

Welcome to Simtropolis...

What files are you referring to, and where did you get them? 

[Holodeck 2]

 hi, im getting brown boxes on my crossroads and only on avenues...

the problem apeared suddenly, it worked fine before, i started the traffic simulator before and then the problem apeared!

i have read the readme and deinstalled the road packs and installed it again but it also appears on vanilla maxis avenue crossroads now.

also overpasses wont work anymore and streets that intersect wich diagonal avenues they just dont apear at all... no clue how to solve the problem 

would apprechiate any help, thx

[MandelSoft 2,775]

Have you installed a stoplight mod lately? That could be the problem

[Nikoagonistes 0]

EDIT: Never mind. I realized I had a bunch of mods left in the My Documents SimCity 4 folder. I do seem to have a few lots with "invisible buildings," though...

  Edited May 13, 2011 by Nikoagonistes  

[CaptCity 4,911]

...I do seem to have a few lots with "invisible buildings," though...

Sounds like you might be missing prop files which could be part of a dependency pack. Or perhaps you don't have the two bldgprop files in your plugins. If you could post a picture, it might help.

[iMetropolis 27]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>09barra</b></i>

where can i find the dependencies list could some one tell me where it is that would be great thx</end quote></div>

If you mean dependencies for particular downloads, they should be listed in the description or an attached Readme file included in the download. If you mean a list of common dependencies, you can check this list at SC4D (<a href="https://www.sc4devotion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid="><strong>Link</strong></a>). You will need to be registered there to access the links.

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>iMetropolis</b></i>

OKay i thought that was the problem but every time I open the window for the description is blank everytime.</end quote></div>

Sounds like you might be missing an Essentials file for the item (If I'm understanding you correctly). Do you have a link to the item in question?

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Does anyone have Ikea downloaded also do you know what dependencies I need?</end quote></div>

If you are looking for a certain download, you might try posting in the Can't Find It? thread (<a href="https://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=42&threadid=110047&enterthread=y"><strong>Link</strong></a>).

It was back before the site was renovated, and now I search Ikea and the description is there but no dependences are listed

[CaptCity 4,911]

It was back before the site was renovated, and now I search Ikea and the description is there but no dependences are listed.

If this is the one you're trying, the Readme file included in the download mentions these dependencies:

Dependance:

Ikea original lot

BSC texture vol1

BSC texture vol2

LBT texture vol1

LBT texture vol3 -actually a prop pack.

[iMetropolis 27]

It was back before the site was renovated, and now I search Ikea and the description is there but no dependences are listed.

If this is the one you're trying, the Readme file included in the download mentions these dependencies:

Dependance:

Ikea original lot

BSC texture vol1

BSC texture vol2

LBT texture vol1

LBT texture vol3

okay thanks I'll get them right away are they available on the STEX or should I get them on the LEx at SimCityDevotion?

[CaptCity 4,911]

It was back before the site was renovated, and now I search Ikea and the description is there but no dependences are listed.

If this is the one you're trying, the Readme file included in the download mentions these dependencies:

Dependance:

Ikea original lot

BSC texture vol1

BSC texture vol2

LBT texture vol1

LBT texture vol3

okay thanks I'll get them right away are they available on the STEX or should I get them on the LEx at SimCityDevotion?

The BSC files would be on the LEX. The LBT files are on the STEX, but may have been reconfigured into Mega Packs since I don't see a vol 3 texture pack. Might need to try them all. As for the "Ikea original lot," I'm not sure. There doesn't seem to be a model file in the download, so a brown box appears on the lot. There must be another Ikea some where that was used as a dependency. Will keep looking...

Edit: Looks like Gascooker's store is the model used. It is on the LEX also. And it looks like the texture vol3 pack should read prop pack vol3 which is now in a mega prop pack.

I went ahead and added the links to my post above. Using those, I was able to have the lot appear as in the picture. Hope this all makes sense...

[iMetropolis 27]

It was back before the site was renovated, and now I search Ikea and the description is there but no dependences are listed.

If this is the one you're trying, the Readme file included in the download mentions these dependencies:

Dependance:

Ikea original lot

BSC texture vol1

BSC texture vol2

LBT texture vol1

LBT texture vol3

okay thanks I'll get them right away are they available on the STEX or should I get them on the LEx at SimCityDevotion?

The BSC files would be on the LEX. The LBT files are on the STEX, but may have been reconfigured into Mega Packs since I don't see a vol 3 texture pack. Might need to try them all. As for the "Ikea original lot," I'm not sure. There doesn't seem to be a model file in the download, so a brown box appears on the lot. There must be another Ikea some where that was used as a dependency. Will keep looking...

Looks like Gascooker's store is the model used. It is on the LEX also. And it looks like the texture vol3 pack should read prop pack vol3 which is now in a mega prop pack.

I went ahead and added the links to my post above. Using those, I was able to have the lot appear as in the picture. Hope this all makes sense...

... Yes I get the jist of it haha. Also I downloaded Calibans Lots on the LEX and I've been trying to find these two dependences: PEG-MTP_RESOURCE-vol1 and PEG_MTP_RESOURCE_vol2 I used the search in the LEX but nothing came up I tried here and the PLEX; nothing. If you know where I can find these I would thank you forever haha.

[CaptCity 4,911]

It was back before the site was renovated, and now I search Ikea and the description is there but no dependences are listed.

If this is the one you're trying, the Readme file included in the download mentions these dependencies:

Dependance:

Ikea original lot

BSC texture vol1

BSC texture vol2

LBT texture vol1

LBT texture vol3

okay thanks I'll get them right away are they available on the STEX or should I get them on the LEx at SimCityDevotion?

The BSC files would be on the LEX. The LBT files are on the STEX, but may have been reconfigured into Mega Packs since I don't see a vol 3 texture pack. Might need to try them all. As for the "Ikea original lot," I'm not sure. There doesn't seem to be a model file in the download, so a brown box appears on the lot. There must be another Ikea some where that was used as a dependency. Will keep looking...

Looks like Gascooker's store is the model used. It is on the LEX also. And it looks like the texture vol3 pack should read prop pack vol3 which is now in a mega prop pack.

I went ahead and added the links to my post above. Using those, I was able to have the lot appear as in the picture. Hope this all makes sense...

... Yes I get the jist of it haha. Also I downloaded Calibans Lots on the LEX and I've been trying to find these two dependences: PEG-MTP_RESOURCE-vol1 and PEG_MTP_RESOURCE_vol2 I used the search in the LEX but nothing came up I tried here and the PLEX; nothing. If you know where I can find these I would thank you forever haha.

Peg's MTP resource files were repacked in to a single Super Pack. The two files you mentioned are included in it.

[iMetropolis 27]

It was back before the site was renovated, and now I search Ikea and the description is there but no dependences are listed.

If this is the one you're trying, the Readme file included in the download mentions these dependencies:

Dependance:

Ikea original lot

BSC texture vol1

BSC texture vol2

LBT texture vol1

LBT texture vol3

okay thanks I'll get them right away are they available on the STEX or should I get them on the LEx at SimCityDevotion?

The BSC files would be on the LEX. The LBT files are on the STEX, but may have been reconfigured into Mega Packs since I don't see a vol 3 texture pack. Might need to try them all. As for the "Ikea original lot," I'm not sure. There doesn't seem to be a model file in the download, so a brown box appears on the lot. There must be another Ikea some where that was used as a dependency. Will keep looking...

Looks like Gascooker's store is the model used. It is on the LEX also. And it looks like the texture vol3 pack should read prop pack vol3 which is now in a mega prop pack.

I went ahead and added the links to my post above. Using those, I was able to have the lot appear as in the picture. Hope this all makes sense...

... Yes I get the jist of it haha. Also I downloaded Calibans Lots on the LEX and I've been trying to find these two dependences: PEG-MTP_RESOURCE-vol1 and PEG_MTP_RESOURCE_vol2 I used the search in the LEX but nothing came up I tried here and the PLEX; nothing. If you know where I can find these I would thank you forever haha.

Peg's MTP resource files were repacked in to a single Super Pack. The two files you mentioned are included in it.

Oh, okay! Thank you for all your help it hasn't gone unappreciated! Thanks again!

[Builderman33 0]

Thanks! I downloaded cc and they appeared as boxes! I will delete them and will first read the desc. .

[jack14112 1]

Thanks for the info. Now I know

[DeanChavez 0]

Hi.Please help me I have a very weird brown boxes problem.I know what dependencies are and I've fixed a lot of brown boxes through these 5 years since I discovered this game but this problem is beyond me.Apparently I have missing streetlights on some lots:private airport,police dept,industry lots and so on.Here's some shots:

[jacksunny 741]

DeanChavez: It looks like you have some other problems as well. Run the game in hardware mode.

As for the boxes, the creator of the custom content may have forgotten to list some of the dependencies. If you provide a link to some of these lots, then maybe we could help you.

[DeanChavez 0]

DeanChavez: It looks like you have some other problems as well. Run the game in hardware mode.

As for the boxes, the creator of the custom content may have forgotten to list some of the dependencies. If you provide a link to some of these lots, then maybe we could help you.

It is in hardware mode.As for the links I will search them but I have one question:one of the lots with problems is Ministry of Garbage,I believe that is the name...and another two:police dept and medium modern bus station...these 3 worked well until...they had nothing missing until these days when I downloaded some stuff from here...it is possible that it has something to do with the Light replacement mod v3?

[jacksunny 741]

It might. Try removing any plugins you recently downloaded and see what happens.

[CaptCity 4,911]

...It is possible that it has something to do with the Light replacement mod v3?

Yes, the LRM replaces the Maxis poles in the game. Perhaps you forgot to install (or inadvertently removed) the Prop Pack for the LRM... It contains the models that replace the Maxis lights, and without them, the brown boxes (or little colored flags - with the OOPs mod) will appear

[DeanChavez 0]

I verified and I have the LRM Prop pack.After that I deleted the LRM and still the streetlights are missing.I have another problem with some LBT packs that I can't understand(I've redownloaded and double-checked for dependencies and still missing):

[Wildcat1 6]

I'm having trouble locating the dependencies for several hkBAT files, namely one and two international finance center, and one international commerce center.

They were listed with no dependencies, even on the readme, but I still get the brown box

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Make sure you have BldgProp_Vol1 and _Vol2. These are often omitted because they were published with the Lot Editor.

[Wildcat1 6]

I still get brown boxes for those buildings.... Any other ideas?

[Yarahi 1,823]

@ Wildcat1: An idea ; Make sure your version of the game is fully patched (ver.1.1.640)

  Edited September 12, 2011 by yarahi  

[CaptCity 4,911]

I'm having trouble locating the dependencies for several hkBAT files, namely one and two international finance center, and one international commerce center.

They were listed with no dependencies, even on the readme, but I still get the brown box

If these are the ones you're using...

International Commerce Center - This one does have some prop and texture dependencies.

1 International Finance Center

2 International Finance Center

For all of the above, the model files are included - it's missing model files will lead to brown boxes. Be sure you have placed all the files included in the downloads in the plugins. I tried all three, and they worked fine.

[dchotzen-hartzell19 34]

I have timed brown boxes with paeng's docks, but I downloaded the dependencies. Please help.