Difference between revisions of "Tutorials:TS3 Extended Object Creation"

Revision as of 23:12, 18 March 2012

General Modding

These tutorials focus on changing aspects of your new object like allowing objects to be walked over, changing the size or shape of the footprint, creating shadow meshes or repository items, and creating custom thumbnails.

• The Repository Method for TS3 by HugeLunatic
• Allowing Object Intersection by Cmomoney
• Changing an Objects Footprint by HugeLunatic
• Creating a Shadowmesh by BloomsBase
• Creating Custom Thumbnails by HugeLunatic
• Cloning Outdoor Plant Info by cmomoney

Build

• Mini-Tutorial: linking stairs, railings, and fences by Srikandi

Modding Tools

Plugins for 3d Editor

• ObjectTool for Milkshape
• Object Import/Export Scripts for Blender

Sims3Package Editor

• S3PE by Inge & Peter - When used with wrappers allows live 3D preview.

Sims3Object Cloner

• S3OC by Inge & Peter

Texture Tweaker3

• by Inge - Allows editing of objects to create 4 channel objects, manages all .package images, makes .dds images, and more.

TSR Workshop

Create non-replacement clothing, hair, make-up and accessories in sims3pack format. Also allows mesh editing. Includes live 3D preview.

• TSR Workshop Download
• TSR Workshop Discussion Forums

Archive

Tutorials that may not be updated to reflect the current tools or that are unfinished, but may still provide useful information.

• Creating Paintings with Multiple Images by cmomoney - Contains useful information about .package structure. Instructions have been simplified so this is now a basic object modding process.
• Creating Paintings with Multiple Images pt. 2 : Changing the Default Patterns by cmomoney
• Creating and Coloring Glass Texture in Sims 3 by orangemittens - Contains useful information about MLOD structure. Tool selection and instructions are outdated.
• Enabling Channels by cmomoney - Contains useful information about .package structure. Tool information is outdated.
• Custom Object Animations by Rothn - OUTDATED AND CONFUSING (updated version in basic object creation with pretty pictures)
• Custom Painting In Sims 3 by Snaitf and Srikandi - Outdated