Common Files for CAS Sims

[DirtyOldSim]

Got a dumb question for everyone that creates sims like myself.  What are some common package files that can be safely left out of a download, so the zip file doesn't get too unmanageable?  I usually delete any mods like WW and Basemental etc, but was wondering what package files would be good to leave out?  I started putting together a favorite couple that I created awhile back for sharing, but the 7z file is over 2gb!  There's one file called 01.package that was almost 700mb.  Any recomendations?

[Ravine Lirael]

Clothing is by far biggest % weight of CC sim. If it's Alpha sim, hair also contributes heavily. The file you are mentioning as "01.package" is merged file, meaning it's tons of CC in one package file (Most of it is probably not even part of the sim itself) , so in this case - you should un-merge it and find actual CC you're using. You can do that with Tray importer and the file ID, through copy ID. Potentially you can also cut out body part mods you're using or limit accessories. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DirtyOldSim]

36 minutes ago, Ravine Lirael said:

Clothing is by far biggest % weight of CC sim. If it's Alpha sim, hair also contributes heavily. The file you are mentioning as "01.package" is merged file, meaning it's tons of CC in one package file (Most of it is probably not even part of the sim itself) , so in this case - you should un-merge it and find actual CC you're using. You can do that with Tray importer and the file ID, through copy ID. Potentially you can also cut out body part mods you're using or limit accessories. 

 

Thanks for your response.  One of these days I'll figure out how to interpret all those color codes on tray importer and hopefully that will tell me what to delete before I export a couple or sim.  Thanks for the insight, I guess I think if I delete one of the cc files, the sim won't look as good.  Just a quirk of mine, I know.

Edited June 23, 2025 by DirtyOldSim