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

Latest revision as of 14:09, 5 February 2019

[edit] 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:

• s3pe by Inge & Peterand Extras for s3pe by A
• s3oc by Inge & Peter
• Texture Tweaker 3 by Inge

• 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.

• Import/Export Scripts for your modelling program
  • For Blender - Blender Tools by Cmomoney, s3pe Blender helper
  • For Milkshape - msS3ObjPluginsV101 by WesHowe, s3pe MilkShape helper

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

• A Graphics Editor

[edit] Tutorials

[edit] 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
• Create your own seamless patterns in Photoshop. by Noir_noir at S4S

[edit] 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

[edit] Meshing

• Start to Finish Object Creation for Beginners by orangemittens - START HERE!
• Setting Up Blender For TS3 Object Creation by cmomoney
• Simple Mesh Replacement In Blender by cmomoney
• Creating an end table in Blender 2.5 part 1
• Creating an end table in Blender 2.5 part 2
• Milkshape 3D - Using lod1 to create WSO medium and low detail meshes with all morphs in Milkshape by sciguy77

[edit] TS2 to TS3 Conversion

Note: these tutorials use outdated versions of s3oc, s3pe, and the Milkshape plugins.

• http://www.blackpearlsims.com/showthread.php?t=31726 Converting Objects from Sims 2 to Sims 3 By Jonesi Beware. This link goes to an adware downloader. Do not get the download. Need to find current tutorial's site. Blackpearl sims is now defunct.

• Converting objects from TS2 to TS3-Collecting mesh and Textures with Simpe by Cocomama
• Start to Finish TS2 to TS3 Object Conversion Tutorial by porkypine This is a 5 star beginners tutorial.

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

• Tutorials for TS2 but they cover meshing for Milkshape, Wings and Blender
• Understanding 3D Meshing by Wes Howe
• Bufu's 3Ds Max Guides - Part 1: Simple Meshing for 3D Studio Max (Used Version 2013)

[edit] 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.

• Save as .package in TSR Workshop by Nors
• Creating Custom Thumbnails by HugeLunatic

[edit] 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.
• Modifying a TS3 Mesh - Modifying a TS3 Mesh by Wes Howe - Outdated
• 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
• Enabling patterns in S3PE by cmomoney - Can now be done automatically using Texture Tweaker 3.
• TS3 Easy Object Animation - RothN - Unsupported, non-functional tool