Independent Expressions Shop Window - Shadow Fix
cover.png - width=510 height=510
before.png - width=1331 height=852
after.png - width=1331 height=852
simsample-2150015-Bluefunkt_347692023-02-2617.50.jpg - width=732 height=762
This fixes the mesh as well as the cres. Any existing windows will need to be deleted and repurchased. Ideally this should load after CEP as that added the glass subset as recolorable.
For the curious. Normally meshes are sit 0.15 away from center in the 3d editor, and then moved via the cres to align with walls. This results in the two window parts *facing* each other normally in the 3d editor. For some reason the straight version of this window they were moved the opposite direction and no longer face each other. This affected how the game renders shadow on the mesh.
Thanks to simsample for the original quest of a fix, and to AlexArt in TeaAddicts discord for the second quest for a fix.
Filename | Type | Size |
---|---|---|
HL_windowTwoTileWideDisplay_SHADOWFIX.7z | 7z | |
HL_windowTwoTileWideDisplay_SHADOWFIX.package | package | 126192 |
HL_windowTwoTileWideDisplay_SHADOWFIX.7z
Download
Uploaded: 26th Mar 2025, 5.2 KB.
109 downloads.
|
||||||||
For a detailed look at individual files, see the Information tab. |
Install Instructions
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
- Origin (Ultimate Collection): Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows Vista/7/8/10: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Mac: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads
- Mac x64: /Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
- If you don't have a Downloads folder, just make one. See instructions at: Game Help: No Downloads Folder.
Loading comments, please wait...
-
by windkeeper 8th May 2006 at 10:24pm
+1 packs
Open for Business
-
C-C-C-Chandelower - Lighting Fix
by HugeLunatic updated 17th Jul 2020 at 4:21pm
+1 packs
Mansion and Garden
-
by Honeywell 18th Jun 2022 at 4:48am
13 12k 71
-
PSBs From Planter’s Paradise Recolors Fix
by Nopke 20th Aug 2022 at 10:12pm
+1 packs
Mansion and Garden
-
by vegan_kaktus 13th Oct 2024 at 8:54pm
+1 packs
Seasons
-
Maxis Art Nouveau Open Underneath *Recolorable* Modular Stairs
by HugeLunatic 12th May 2009 at 6:34pm
Updated 19-Dec-09 - with new script file Apparently the range of numbers I have for my modular stairs conflict with more...
36 112.5k 186
-
SimSentry Clothing Booth [CEP-Extra]
by HugeLunatic 23rd Feb 2020 at 11:38pm
As requested by shastakiss, the cheap base game clothing booth with two subsets. more...
4 5.9k 9
-
Zecutine's Step Away With Me Stairs Requires Open
by HugeLunatic 12th Feb 2018 at 12:55am
Open underneath version of the H&M Zecutine's Step Away With Me Stairs. more...
+1 packs
H&M Fashion
-
by HugeLunatic 1st Feb 2019 at 2:58pm
When I went to recolor the massage table in Island Colors, I found the cushion was not a separate subset more...
+1 packs
Bon Voyage
-
IKEA *Extras* - Updated for NEW CEP - 01 June 2009
by HugeLunatic updated 10th Feb 2025 at 3:21pm
IKEA is my favorite Stuff Pack, but there are just so many items that are single items, or just missing more...
+1 packs
Ikea Home
-
by HugeLunatic 28th Jan 2016 at 3:33am
This lot was inspired by The Jessa Channel and this WCIF . Also I was in a building mood. more...
+9 packs
University
Nightlife
Open for Business
Pets
Seasons
Bon Voyage
Free Time
Apartment Life
Mansion and Garden
-
by HugeLunatic 11th Nov 2009 at 10:47pm
One of my favorite sets in The Sims 2 from the IKEA SP. more...
-
Brick Rolled Fireplace [Recolors]
by HugeLunatic 5th Nov 2013 at 6:52pm
A couple of recolors of the base game London Red Brick chimney. more...
5 17.2k 51
-
by HugeLunatic 5th Sep 2020 at 5:15pm
I wanted different colors for the wood and metal bits for the hobby plaques that come with Freetime, so I've more...
+1 packs
Free Time
-
by HugeLunatic 20th Mar 2013 at 7:26pm
This is my round four entry from the Pleasantview Makeover last fall, designed for the Wilson family. more...
+17 packs
Happy Holiday
Family Fun
University
Glamour Life
Nightlife
Celebration
Open for Business
Pets
H&M Fashion
Teen Style
Seasons
Kitchen & Bath
Bon Voyage
Free Time
Ikea Home
Apartment Life
Mansion and Garden
About Me

-the package with pfiles appended to the name will go into your cep extras folder where your game is installed (typically c drive, you do you)
-the other goes in CEP extra folder in documents.
The following locations are what I am aware of, beyond that you'll have to do some searching.
Downloads Folder:
C:\Users\<user>\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2 Legacy
C:\Users\<user>\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection
With multiple launchers, the location for your game install will vary.
C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 Legacy\TSData\Res\Catalog\zCEP-EXTRA
C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSData\Res\Catalog\zCEP-EXTRA
C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSData\Res\Catalog\zCEP-EXTRA