Version 2.0 build 346 Released. This major upgrade includes all of the new features in the Sep. 1 Beta Release below and adds fixes for a couple of minor issues. One regarding some missing data in the neighborhood data which it will now correct (This was giving a Index Out of Bounds error during saves for some). The other one is related to how it deals with an empty data field in some genetics downloads that the game apparently ignores. This was preventing some genetics downloads from being selectable.

Know issues: The current Help system (New to version 2.0) does not contain help for the Apartment Life specific features at this time. I should have an updated help file available soon.

Please note that this version is not a free update. Those that have previously purchased TS2 Enhancer will be able to purchase it at a discounted update price though after providing proof of a previous purchase.

Version 2.0 build 344 released. This major upgrade includes several updates included for the Apartment Life Expansion plus it includes many new features applicable to all expansions. (New skills, Badges, Etc.) The list of changes in this version is long and while the interface looks much as it has in previous versions in reality almost all of this version has been changed to both make it easier to use (faster loading, more feedback, full help system, more efficient code use, etc.) and to include additional features not provided before. Please review the internal help files built into this program to get details on the new features or to learn about this version.

Know issues: The current Help system (New to version 2.0) does not contain help for the Apartment Life specific features yet.

Please note that this version is not a free update. Those that have previously purchased TS2 Enhancer will be able to purchase it at a discounted update price though after providing proof of a previous purchase.

Version 1.6 build 240 released. This major build includes several updates included for the Freetime Expansion. In addition to updating the character formats it includes the new freetime neighborhood, increasing the long term aspiration unlock count, a new long term aspiration adjustment, adjusting the need decay speed, hobby levels, natural talent, freetime careers, and updates to the cloning format.

Version 1.5 build 202 released. This build corrects an issue where The Sims Deluxe was not properly recognizing the Nightlife expansion.

Version 1.5 build 201 released. This build corrects a couple of missing career items and the installation has been updated to work correctly on Windows Vista systems. (Eliminating the warning message that previously occurred)

Version 1.5 build 200 released. In addition to the updates in the previous release this also corrects missing attraction traits added in the Bon Voyage Expansion.

Version 1.5 build 195 released which includes compatibility updates for the Bon Voyage expansion. In addition to the compatibility updates a new opening screen has been added allowing the selection of the neighborhood that is initially loaded.

Version 1.4 build 185 includes compatibility updates for the Seasons expansion. This includes the addition of the new Riverblossom Hills neighborhood (Or equivalent) and includes the new Seasons careers.

Version 1.4 build 178 adds a data corruption check in the DNA(Genetics) screen to correct the stream read error that occurs if a download is corrupted.

Version 1.4 includes compatibility updates to allow TS2 Enhancer to work with the Pets Expansion. In addition to updating to the new character format for all characters a limited number of attributes are also available to change for the pets. In addition to the compatibility update this version also includes a couple of small fixes for other issues. The most substantial being an error that would incorrectly prevent the main neighborhood file from loading in some cases.

Please note that unlike all previous updates this version is not a free update. Those that have previously purchased TS2 Enhancer will be able to purchase it at a discounted update price though after providing proof of a previous purchase.

Beta 4 corrects a regression bug that may cause all languages other than US English to fail to display correctly.

In addition to the updates described in the first 2 betas below this update includes a correction for languages that should allow it to correctly load all of the correct data for any given language. It is unknown whether or not the data will display correctly in all of them though. It has been checked in a few though and appears to display it correctly. An update has been made to the progress bar to better reflect the progress with loading data, a regression bug in the Vacation and Pension data has also been corrected. (It slipped by when the University update was made and has now been re-enabled) This release also corrects a bug in Beta 2 that caused backups to fail when the backup location hadn't been specified using the Change Backup Location.

In addition to the updates described below this update includes some minor interface updates and internal routine updates. These should correct the issues with characters not displaying correctly in descriptions as well. (This may also correct the characters for Asian languages as well but I'm not sure) This version also includes a new feature which allows backed up neighborhoods to be stored in any location. I.E. You can use a different drive if you want to cut down on space being used on the current drive. For those that already have backups stored in the default location changing the location will also give the option to move the old backups to the new location at the same time. The Lot Managed Jobs in the career section have been updated as well and the job levels updated to what I think are the correct descriptions. (Unemployed, Employee, Manager) It also should update properly now so the characters will get paid the correct amount if you give them a regular job after they previously had a lot managed job. Some missing information for University specific jobs (Hours and days worked) has also been updated.

This version is to bring TS2 Enhancer into compatibility with the Open For Business Expansion. The initial release only includes data changes where necessary to allow for the new formats in this expansion. In addition to this a large portion of the program was written over again to better deal with the growing variations that can occur when various expansions are installed. This should result in easier updates with future expansions as well. Keep in mind that the initial release following beta will just be for compatibility and that another release is planned following that to add more features. I.E. This version is so everyone can use it now with the new expansion rather than wait for the new features.

This release is Release Candidate 1 of Version 1.1.0. This release is believed to be completely stable and all final interface and known bugs have been addressed in this release. There are upgrades still planned into a later release to add additional functionality to this program. This version is to bring it into full compatibility with the University Expansion and enable a variety of new University specific changes to be made when that expansion has been installed. (See previous post)

This release is a Public Release Candidate. While it is believed to be stable it has not been fully tested. If you are concerned with using software that has not been fully tested please download the previous release instead. Please send an email to BetaReport@Sims2Programs.com if you think you've found a bug when using this version and be sure to back up your neighborhoods prior to using it.

Version 1.0.0 Build 77 has been moved to the final release download link. It was determined to be stable quite some time ago however a few updates planned into the release were never completed. They are still planned to be added to the updated version now available as a Public Beta (See Release Notes above this for details).

The following updates are included in this release.

The new Cloning Lab has been added for exchanging character body (skin) information between characters already existing in your game among other attributes. As this has not been fully tested please be sure to back up the neighborhood before using this and you may want to use the "Create DNA Record" (Export) first on any character prior to using the "Direct Clone" or "Get DNA Record". That will enable you to later use "Get DNA Record" to return the character to it's previous attributes.

In the Character window this adds an option to "Fix Thumbnail" to reset the character thumbnail when for instance the life stage doesn't match.

In the Household window this fixes a minor issue where the "Move In" button displays even though the "Advanced" option is not selected.

In the Job window this also corrects a minor issue where job information was not displayed until the job was actually changed.

While loading this version contains additional checks for character and neighborhood corruption that is believed to be the cause of the occasional Division by Zero message. In the event these files are found now it should continue to load and ignore them.

This release should correct the User Data not found message some of you with International versions of the game were getting.

The first release of TS2 Enhancer is now complete. As this is the original release there are not any changes listed here. It should however be noted that this is both the first release and that it has not had a long test cycle. I.E. The test cycle was very short using only a small group of testers. For this reason it is still unknown what the full impact of using it may be. For instance it is already known that the advanced settings cause unusual behaviors in the game. (Whether these are considered bad or good will depend upon perspective) These effects are/will be included in the User Guide for TS2 Enhancer when they are known. There may be other unknown aspects that have not been found though.

Please Note: Use of any of these programs or objects is at your own risk!!! They are not endorsed by Maxis / EA and will probably void any warranty they provide. Neither TS2 Enhancer nor any other downloads that may be made available here are affiliated in any way with Maxis or Electronic Arts. Any support questions related to any downloads from here should be directed to Support@Sims2Programs.com. Maxis/EA will not answer them.