#sims2idea

When I release an update of SimTracker2.0, do you want the videotutorials (at the moment small like <5 min) right away, or is it okay I start/continue uploading them when the release is out?

Why do I ask? At the moment the new update of SimTracker2.0 is completely ready to be uploaded on SFS (it's already in preview behind a private link), but the tutorials are not.

If the tutorials are needed, it can take several more weeks before I "officially" release the new prebeta version.

🚀 SimTracker 2.0 Pre-Beta v6 is currently planned for release at the end of June!

At the moment, I'm fully focused on writing and recording tutorial videos 🎥 to help new users get started as easily as possible. Several tutorials are already in preparation, with many more on the way.

📥 Current Pre-Beta v5 download:

https://s2idownloads.blogspot.com/2026/03/simtracker-20-pre-beta-version-v5-march.html?m=1

📺 Tutorial playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKjXP5KgZq_BTb2KnKy0Gl-1oZt68fjog&si=w63GkXCCMY6S4o9e

💡 As always, feedback and suggestions are welcome. Pre-beta is the perfect time to help shape the future of SimTracker 2.0.

Today, the new School and Career features were fully completed, and I’m currently finishing and importing several large data lists.

The upcoming version will include:

• Around 300 Lifetime Wants

• About 25 Aspirations

• Expanded tracking systems

• Many smaller improvements and fixes

Monday will be another testing day before moving on to polishing the layout and interface a bit more. Not everything will be fully finalized yet in this prebeta version, but the foundation is becoming very solid.

I also couldn’t resist already taking a look at Reports. The original plan was to leave that for New Year 2026/2027… but curiosity won. 😅

So I hope I can create that feature sooner than planned.

After that, I’ll start working on (video)tutorials before the new version is up for download.

Slowly turning into the overcomplicated Sims management tool nobody asked for… and exactly the one I wanted to build. 😅

I’m working on a full School feature — and yes, it’s finally happening 😏

This project will be included:

https://s2idownloads.blogspot.com/2018/01/new-idea-school-project.html?m=1

The goal? Make school progression actually feel meaningful, immersive, and not just something that happens in the background.

Curious what SimTracker 2.0 already looks like? Check it here:

https://s2idownloads.blogspot.com/2026/03/simtracker-20-pre-beta-version-v5-march.html?m=0

Honestly, I’m really excited about this one. More soon 👀

(A tool to track all your Sims 2 data, both default and custom)

After months of hard work, SimTracker2.0 v5 is finally ready! 🎉

What’s new:

• Updated SimTracker2.0 database ✨

• Refreshed User Guide 📖

• Updated Quickstep Guide ⚡

• A brand new empty version for those who want a fresh start (still needs some testing, and keep in mind you might need to export/import tables between versions) 🧪

If you’re new or need a refresher, the tutorial video from version 3 is still fully relevant 🎥. More tutorial videos will come in the future, but for now, these guides + video have you covered.

⬇️ Download SimTracker2.0 v5

http://simfileshare.net/folder/257995/

🎬 Watch the tutorial video

https://youtu.be/5xprYy4cJJM

Pictures under the cut.

(SimTracker2.0 is an all-in-one tool to track, manage, and analyze your Sims 2 savegames.)

The old BeforeYouStartReadMeToolSimTracker2.0-S2I-20250927 is officially retired.

Meet: SimTracker2.0 – Quick-Step Guide.pdf

Cleaner. Faster. Straight to the point.

With extra quick-start steps so you can just… start.

Download it here:

http://simfileshare.net/folder/257995/

Need deeper detail?

Use ToolSimTracker2.0UserGuide-S2I-20251228.pdf (update coming soon 👀).

And yes…

SimTracker2.0 prebeta v5 is coming.

On the Sims2Idea Discord, there’s a dedicated category where simmers can discuss the current pre-beta, share feedback, and suggest ideas for future versions 💬.

Development updates, feature previews (Like the pregnancy feature in the video), and open discussion — all in one place.

👉 Join the SimTracker 2.0 Discord

https://discord.gg/G5pwSNz77