Difference between revisions of "Tutorials:TS3 Basic Object Creation"
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* [[3d Modeling Programs|A 3D modeling program]] - There are two which currently have Import/Export scripts for Sims 3: | * [[3d Modeling Programs|A 3D modeling program]] - There are two which currently have Import/Export scripts for Sims 3: | ||
| − | **Blender | + | **[http://www.blender.org/download/get-blender/ Blender] - A free 3D editor. |
| − | **Milkshape. Note Milkshape is required for TSRW. | + | **[http://chumbalum.swissquake.ch/ Milkshape] - A $35.00 3D editor with free 30 day trial period. Note Milkshape is required for TSRW. |
*Import/Export Scripts for your modeling program | *Import/Export Scripts for your modeling program | ||
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**For Milkshape - [http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=363908 msS3ObjPluginsV101 by WesHowe] | **For Milkshape - [http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=363908 msS3ObjPluginsV101 by WesHowe] | ||
| − | *UV Mapper | + | *UV Mapper |
| + | **Blender and Milkshape both have built in mapping. | ||
| + | **UV Mapper Classic, UV Mapper Pro, Lithunwrap, & Wings are alternative mapping tools. | ||
* [[Graphics Editors|A Graphics Editor]] | * [[Graphics Editors|A Graphics Editor]] | ||
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=345670 How to Make a Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan] | * [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=345670 How to Make a Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan] | ||
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* [[Tutorials:TS3_Add_Change_Object_Images|Clone a Painting and Change the Image - For Those New to Sims 3 Object Modification]] by orangemittens | * [[Tutorials:TS3_Add_Change_Object_Images|Clone a Painting and Change the Image - For Those New to Sims 3 Object Modification]] by orangemittens | ||
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Tutorials that are outdated or unfinished, but may still have some beneficial information. | Tutorials that are outdated or unfinished, but may still have some beneficial information. | ||
| + | * [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=377737 Creating Paintings with Multiple Images by cmomoney] - Contains useful information about .package structure. The instructions for tool selection and use are outdated. | ||
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode14 Basic Meshing Tutorial by Flabaliki] - Link is no longer working. | *[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode14 Basic Meshing Tutorial by Flabaliki] - Link is no longer working. | ||
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=375349 Basic Step-by-Step guide to creating for TS3 by ellacharm3d] - Download version - Contains useful meshing instructions & basic information about .package structure. The instructions for tool use are outdated. | *[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=375349 Basic Step-by-Step guide to creating for TS3 by ellacharm3d] - Download version - Contains useful meshing instructions & basic information about .package structure. The instructions for tool use are outdated. | ||
Revision as of 12:55, 18 March 2012
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Contents |
What will I need?
You will need to download and install the following - note this is a general reference. The tutorial you're following may require different versions of these tools so check first before downloading and installing:
- A 3D modeling program - There are two which currently have Import/Export scripts for Sims 3:
- Import/Export Scripts for your modeling program
- For Blender - Blender Tools by Cmomoney
- For Milkshape - msS3ObjPluginsV101 by WesHowe
- UV Mapper
- Blender and Milkshape both have built in mapping.
- UV Mapper Classic, UV Mapper Pro, Lithunwrap, & Wings are alternative mapping tools.
Tutorials
Custom Paintings
- How to Make a Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan
- Clone a Painting and Change the Image - For Those New to Sims 3 Object Modification by orangemittens
Texturing
- How to Create Designer Rugs by cmomoney
- Making a New Roof Texture with Functioning Thumbnails by Qbuilderz
- Easily Add and/or Change Object Images and Change Default Textures by orangemittens
Basic Object Meshing
- Tutorials for TS2 but they cover meshing for Milkshape, Wings and Blender
- Setting Up Blender 2.5 For TS3 Object Creation by cmomoney
- Understanding 3D Meshing by Wes Howe
Easy Object Animation
TS3 Easy Object Animation - RothN
Converting TS2 to TS3 Object Meshes
- Converting Objects from Sims 2 to Sims 3 By Jonesi
- Converting objects from TS2 to TS3-Collecting mesh and Textures with Simpe by Cocomama
Meshing Objects in TS3
- Tutorials:TS3_BasicObjectCreation by HugeLunatic
- Start to Finish Object Creation for Beginners by orangemittens - Covers basic meshing and all Sims 3 related steps to get your new mesh in the game.
- Creating an end table in Blender 2.5 part 1
- Creating an end table in Blender 2.5 part 2
Video Tutorials
Archive
Tutorials that are outdated or unfinished, but may still have some beneficial information.
- Creating Paintings with Multiple Images by cmomoney - Contains useful information about .package structure. The instructions for tool selection and use are outdated.
- Basic Meshing Tutorial by Flabaliki - Link is no longer working.
- Basic Step-by-Step guide to creating for TS3 by ellacharm3d - Download version - Contains useful meshing instructions & basic information about .package structure. The instructions for tool use are outdated.
- Basic Step-by-Step guide to creating for TS3 by ellacharm3d - Wiki version - Contains useful meshing instructions & basic information about .package structure. The instructions for tool use are outdated.
- Meshing Objects in TS3 by DeluxeDesigns - Outdated
- How To Clone A Painting And Change the Texture - Outdated
- Changing EA Painting Images by orangemittens - Outdated
- A short guide to good clonable CAS objects (in progress). By buggybooz
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