

There are only 4 types that most users will run into: *.SC4LOT, *.SC4MODEL, *.SC4DESC, and *.DAT. It is helpful to understand a little bit about SC4 file types when dealing with custom content. Custom maps are also considered to be custom content, but they are covered in a separate tutorial and are handled differently than the things covered in this tutorial. Custom content is a broad term used to describe custom lots made with the Lot Editor Tool (LET), custom buildings and props made using the Building Architect Tool (BAT) and the SC4 Plug-in Manager, modifications (Mods or Modds) made using user made programs like iLive’s Reader and DarkMatter’s DatGen, textures made using a combination of user-made modification programs and photo editing tools. This tutorial is designed to help new users properly install all forms of custom content for the purposes of enhancing their SimCity 4 experience.
