Download the above file to find the ..\\Maxis\\The Sims\\GameData folder. This folder is normally found in \\Program Files\\ and is created automatically when the game is installed. Copy Andrew_Seftel.exe into the GameData folder. When you are happy that it is saved in the correct directory, select OK and the skin will be downloaded to your PC. The duration of the download is dependent on the Internet connection you have. Typically a 28.8K modem will take approximately 1 minute to download 200KB.
The conversion process generates six files. The *.exe is a self-extracting executable which will install these compressed files in the correct locations. Four model files: C999xx_Andrew_Seftel.cmx, B999xxxxx_Andrew_Seftel.cmx, xskin-C999xx_Andrew_Seftel-HEAD-HEADB.skn, xskin-B999xxxxx_Andrew_Seftel-PELVIS-BODY.skn Two image files: C999xxxxx_Andrew_Seftel.bmp, B999xxxxxxxx_Andrew_Seftel.bmp
Select Start\\Run...\\ and then browse for the folder.\\Maxis\\The Sims\\GameData. Select Andrew_Seftel.exe by clicking on Open and you will then see \\\\Program Files\\Maxis\\The Sims\\GameData\\Andrew_Seftel.exe in the dialog box. scroll cursor along to end of this line and type ' -dir'. Select OK. This will automatically create the necessary folders to store your skin files if they don't already exist.Warning. Remember to include the space between the command line and the '-' to extract the files into correct directories. eg. the full name in the dialog should say\\\\Program Files\\Maxis\\The Sims\\GameData\\Andrew_Seftel.exe -dir.
You will see a DOS window open briefly whilst the installation process takes place. If you now explore your Sims\\GameData directory, you will find folders \\cmx3 and \\skins and the files will have been installed correctly. If you double click on Andrew_Seftel.exe from Windows Explorer then the skin files will be automatically saved into \\\\Program Files\\Maxis\\The Sims\\GameData folder. You then need to manually create the folders \\cmx3 and \\skins. You should then move the four model files(*.cmx and *.skn) into the folder \\cmx3 and the two image files (*.bmp) into the folder \\skn .
Using the Skin in the game.
Note. You must have the full retail game installed on your PC (with the CD inserted in your CD-ROM).
a. Run the game from either your desktop icon or Start/Programs/Maxis/The Sims.
b. From the main menu, Select the 'Create A Sim' screen. By clicking on the various arrows, you will be able to scroll through to find your appropriate head and body. Warning. Make sure that you select the same options (adult, Male, Light, Fit)
c. Once you've selected the correct head and shoulders, you can select your own Sim personality and given them a name. Note. The Sims will not automatically update your name, so you need to enter your name again in the dialog available on the Player setup page. (Andrew Seftel)
d. Select some house mates for your Sim and then a house where they are going to live and, when you are happy with your character, you can now start playing.