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|style="color:#000"|Ever wanted to create clothing for The Sims 3 but didn't know where to start? Well, this guide will take you from '''Start''' to '''Finish''' on CAS creation. You will learn how to clone a clothing package, remesh clothing and basic texturing skills as well!
*'''CAW''' Create a World - ''Just a shortening of the program's name.''
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====Difficulty====
*'''EIG''' Edit in Game - ''This is pretty self-explanatory, it is the version of The Sims 3 that functions directly with CAW to allow you to build lots for your world.''
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* This tutorial is written for beginners, however, some basic knowledge on how to use your imaging program is needed.  
* <span style="color:#ff0000">'''RED TEXT'''</span> in screenshots indicates something is done poorly.
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* Keep in mind that the more intricate and detailed you want your finished product to be, the more tweaking and practice you'll need.
* <span style="color:#FFA500">'''ORANGE/YELLOW TEXT''' </span> in screenshots indicates something that is acceptable.
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* <span style="color:#008000">'''GREEN TEXT'''</span> in screenshots shows a good outcome!
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*'''Create A World''' is the main program used in this material and can be found [http://www.thesims3.com/game/tools/world here] at TheSims3.com
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====Creation Tools====
*'''S3PE''' is used to change things like sky and ocean colour in .world files. It can be found [http://dino.drealm.info/den/denforum/index.php?PHPSESSID=pupje8btfgb3c1elcka7ljckb3&topic=189.0 here] at simlogical
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=364926 Delphy's CAS Texture Unitool]
*'''Photoshop .dds Plugin''' is a useful little plugin for Photoshop which allows it to read files in a .dds format. Find it [http://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-texture-tools-adobe-photoshop here]. Please note that this plugin is free, but Photoshop is '''NOT'''.
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* [http://dino.drealm.info/den/denforum/index.php?PHPSESSID=qcr0ghgv0o54bkbvkld4gg2qf6&topic=189.0 Sims 3 Package Editor]
 
====Paint Programs====
 
====Paint Programs====
*'''Paint.net''' is one of a couple of programs that can be used to edit terrain and road texture files. These are generally in a .dds format. Find it [http://paint.net/ here]. Please note, this program is free.
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*'''Paint.net''' is one of a couple of programs that can be used to edit Sims 3 textures. Get it for free, [http://paint.net/ here].
*'''GIMP''' is another program that can be used to edit terrain and road texture files. Again, in .dds format. Find it [http://www.gimp.org/ here]. Please note, this program is free.
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*'''GIMP''' is another program that can be used to edit Sims 3 texture files. Find it [http://www.gimp.org/ here].  
*'''Photoshop''' is, perhaps, the most well known of the paint programs, but it has one major drawback. '''It costs. A lot.'''
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*'''Photoshop''' is, perhaps, the most used paint program. However, the one drawback is that it is very expensive.
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====DDS Plug-Ins====
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*'''[http://registry.gimp.org/node/70 GIMP]'''
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*'''[http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html Photoshop]'''
 
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Revision as of 03:04, 3 August 2011

DO NOT EDIT WITHOUT DIRECT PERMISSION FROM DALUVED1

Welcome

Ever wanted to create clothing for The Sims 3 but didn't know where to start? Well, this guide will take you from Start to Finish on CAS creation. You will learn how to clone a clothing package, remesh clothing and basic texturing skills as well!

Difficulty

  • This tutorial is written for beginners, however, some basic knowledge on how to use your imaging program is needed.
  • Keep in mind that the more intricate and detailed you want your finished product to be, the more tweaking and practice you'll need.

Programs Needed

Creation Tools

Paint Programs

  • Paint.net is one of a couple of programs that can be used to edit Sims 3 textures. Get it for free, here.
  • GIMP is another program that can be used to edit Sims 3 texture files. Find it here.
  • Photoshop is, perhaps, the most used paint program. However, the one drawback is that it is very expensive.

DDS Plug-Ins

Tutorial Sections:

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1. Planning

Ever heard the saying "look before you leap"?

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2. Meshing

Create the perfect mesh for your creation.

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3. Creating A New Package

Let's put that mesh to some good use!

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4. Texturing

A mesh is nothing without a good texture.

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5. Finishing Up

Time to polish up your creation!

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Special Gift!

Like the creation demonstrated? As a bonus item to you readers, I'm offering the shirt up for upload. Click here to download it.

The Glossary

For a glossed list of words and terms used throughout this guide, see The Glossary
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