Tutorial

Delete Cache files

January 27, 2011 /

Introduction

To be able to load faster, the games stores data in so called cache files. The game checks on startup if those files are available and if so, they are loaded. If they are not available, they are created.

Over time these files accumulate out-of-date data (especially if you use custom content and mods) and because of this, it’s best to delete them from time to time (just as you delete your browsers cache from time to time)

Which files are those ?

the files can be found in your [user data directory] and are called

  • CasPartCache.package: CAS parts that appear in Create-A-Sim
  • compositorCache.package: New objects that would appear in Buy/Build mode
  • scriptCache.package: Mods or Hacks
  • simCompositorCache.package: New Sims, default skins
  • socialCache.package.package: Information about the social aspects (Introduced with Patch 1.31)

Also optional for Windows (not for Mac):

  • [user data directory] \WorldCaches

There are other files that can’t be deleted. See this User Files or this Game Help:Sims 3 Delete Cache Files for details.