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*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=372692 Converting objects from TS2 to TS3-Collecting mesh and Textures with Simpe by Cocomama]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=372692 Converting objects from TS2 to TS3-Collecting mesh and Textures with Simpe by Cocomama]
 
*[[Tutorials:Start_to_Finish_TS2_to_TS3_Object_Conversion_Tutorial|Start to Finish TS2 to TS3 Object Conversion Tutorial by porkypine]] - Wiki version
 
*[[Tutorials:Start_to_Finish_TS2_to_TS3_Object_Conversion_Tutorial|Start to Finish TS2 to TS3 Object Conversion Tutorial by porkypine]] - Wiki version
 
====Object Animation====
 
[[Tutorials:TS3_Easy_Object_Animation|TS3 Easy Object Animation - RothN]]
 
  
 
====General Object Meshing: Additional resources not specifically related to Sims 3 ====
 
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=365609 A short guide to good clonable CAS objects (in progress). By buggybooz]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=365609 A short guide to good clonable CAS objects (in progress). By buggybooz]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=394144 Enabling patterns in S3PE by cmomoney] - Can now be done automatically using Texture Tweaker 3.
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=394144 Enabling patterns in S3PE by cmomoney] - Can now be done automatically using Texture Tweaker 3.
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* [[Tutorials:TS3_Easy_Object_Animation|TS3 Easy Object Animation - RothN]] - Unsupported, non-functional tool
  
 
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[[Category:Sims 3 Modding Tutorials]][[Category:Sims 3 Objects Tutorials]]
 
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Revision as of 17:49, 8 November 2013

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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:
    • Blender - A free 3D editor.
    • Milkshape - A $35.00 3D editor with free 30 day trial period. Note Milkshape is required for TSRW.



  • UV Mapper
    • Blender and Milkshape both have built in mapping.
    • UV Mapper Classic, UV Mapper Pro, Lithunwrap, & Wings are alternative mapping tools.


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Meshing

TS2 to TS3 Conversion

Note: these tutorials use outdated versions of s3oc, s3pe, and the Milkshape plugins.

General Object Meshing: Additional resources not specifically related to Sims 3

Toolbox Tutorials

These are short, quick tutorials which only cover one specific step in the object creation process. They won't show you how to go from nothing to a great object; but if there is a specific step that you're struggling with, these will help you get past that step.

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Tutorials that are outdated or unfinished, but may still have some beneficial information.

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