Nevermind; started a whole new save and all was working as it should in the creature stage.

Sorry, but also having difficulty getting the mod to work. Placed the .package in C:Program Files (x86)Origin GamesSPORE(TM) Galactic Adventures (PC Download)Data (obviously, downloaded GA from Origin, as well as C&C, but have a hard copy of the base game). Tested on a preexisting creature stage...