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===General CAS Tutorials===
 
===General CAS Tutorials===
  
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=345670 How to Make a Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan] - Scroll down to post #17 by HystericalParoxysm for info on replacing skintones and eyes.
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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=351328 Creating Default Replacement Skintones for TS3 by Aikea Guinea]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=351328 Creating Default Replacement Skintones for TS3 by Aikea Guinea]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=353861 Default Replacement Eyes, Plus Changing The Whites by Aikea Guinea]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=353861 Default Replacement Eyes, Plus Changing The Whites by Aikea Guinea]
*[http://www.sims2wiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorial:Sims_3_Hair_Basics Sims 3 Hair Basics by HystericalParoxysm]
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* [http://www.sims2wiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorial:Sims_3_Hair_Basics Sims 3 Hair Basics by HystericalParoxysm]
  
 
===CTU Tutorials===
 
===CTU Tutorials===
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Tutorials on using TSR Workshop:
 
Tutorials on using TSR Workshop:
  
*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop/articles/view-post/post/12348/In%20Depth%20Clothing%20Re-Texturing%20Tutorial%20for%20the%20TSR%20Workshop In depth clothing tutorial by Sinastra]
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*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop/articles/view-post/post/12348/In%20Depth%20Clothing%20Re-Texturing%20Tutorial%20for%20the%20TSR%20Workshop In-Depth Clothing Re-Texturing Tutorial by Sinastra]
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*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop/articles/view-post/post/12462/Creating%20a%20New%20Clothing%20Mesh%20with%20the%20TSR%20Workshop Creating a New Clothing Mesh by by sww_sww_sww]
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*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop/articles/view-post/post/12617/Understanding%20Complates Understanding Complates (Advanced) by Murano]
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*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop/articles/view-post/post/12615/Adding%20Logos%20to%20Clothing%20-%20A%20Beginners%20Tutorial Adding Logos to Clothing by kittyispretty69]
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*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop/articles/view-post/post/12462/Creating%20a%20New%20Clothing%20Mesh%20with%20the%20TSR%20Workshop Creating a clothing mesh tutorial by sww_sww_sww]
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===CAS Tools===
  
*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop/articles/view-post/post/12617/Understanding%20Complates Understanding complates (advanced) by Murano]
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====Blender GEOM Mesh Plug-In====
  
*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop/articles/view-post/post/12615/Adding%20Logos%20to%20Clothing%20-%20A%20Beginners%20Tutorial Adding Logost to Clothing (beginner) by kittyispretty69]
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By Morgade. Work in progress.
  
==='''CAS Tools'''===
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=355471 GEOM Mesh Plug-In]
  
====Blender GEOM Mesh Plug-In By morgade====
 
Morgade is currently working on a GEOM (body meshes) import/export plugin.
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=355471 GEOM Mesh Plug-In]
 
  
 
====Delphy's CTU====
 
====Delphy's CTU====
  
Currently in beta - allows creation of new stencils, full clothing retextures as well as non-replacements, and morev1.8 and above has inbuilt 3d mesh view.
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Allows creation of non-replacement clothing, etc. - stencils, retextures, and new meshesIncludes 3D preview.
  
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=348082 Delphy's CAS Texture Unitool]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=348082 Delphy's CAS Texture Unitool]
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====Delphy's Acronym Bending Original Output Barber Shop (aka DABOOBS)====
 
====Delphy's Acronym Bending Original Output Barber Shop (aka DABOOBS)====
  
This program allows you to create non-replacement custom hair meshes for The Sims 3. It generates entirely new hair packages that can be placed in game, and contains all possible linkages and correct file assignments.
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Creates non-replacement custom hair mesh packages.
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?&t=358682 DABOOBS]
  
*[http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?&t=358682 DABOOBS]
 
  
 
====TSR Workshop====
 
====TSR Workshop====
  
This program allows you to create non-replacement clothing, hair, make-up and accessories. At the moment you can edit existing meshes to create new looks, unlimited mesh editing will soon become availableCurrently in Beta.
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Create non-replacement clothing, hair, make-up and accessories in sims3pack format. Also allows mesh editing.  Includes live 3D preview.
  
*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop/downloads Download TSR Workshop here]
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*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop/downloads TSR Workshop Download]
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*[http://forums.thesimsresource.com/forumdisplay.php?f=660 TSR Workshop Discussion Forums]
  
*[http://forums.thesimsresource.com/forumdisplay.php?f=660 TSR Workshop discussion forums]
 
  
 
==Patterns==
 
==Patterns==
  
Burberry, burberry, burberry.
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Create a Style patterns for use on all manner of items in-game.
  
  
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====Delphy's Pattern Packager====
 
====Delphy's Pattern Packager====
  
The Pattern Packager program allows you to add new Patterns (aka items that appear in Create a Style) to your Sims 3 game.
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Creates new pattern package or sims3pack files from DDS files.
  
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=342998 Delphy's Pattern Packager]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=342998 Delphy's Pattern Packager]
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====TSR Workshop====
 
====TSR Workshop====
  
The TSR Workshop tool has a pattern plugin that can be used as an alternative, offering a somewhat easier GUI and auto-upload to TSR, if you are a member there.
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Creates new pattern package or sims3pack files from DDS, PNG, and BMP files.  Includes auto-upload to TSR if you are a member.
  
 
* [http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop TSR Workshop]
 
* [http://www.thesimsresource.com/workshop TSR Workshop]
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===Pattern Tutorials===
 
===Pattern Tutorials===
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* [http://www.sims2wiki.info/wiki.php?title=Convert_Sims3Pack_to_Package How to convert a Sims3Pack file to a Package file]
 
* [http://www.sims2wiki.info/wiki.php?title=Convert_Sims3Pack_to_Package How to convert a Sims3Pack file to a Package file]
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==General Modding==
 
==General Modding==
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====The Lepid Llama Unpacker by Echo====
 
====The Lepid Llama Unpacker by Echo====
  
This is a fairly simple tool to extract the contents of a sims3pack exported file. Simply choose the sims3pack file when prompted, then select the file to extract and click the "Export Selected" button on the bottom left.
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Extract the contents of a sims3pack exported file. Choose the sims3pack, select the file to extract, and click Export Selected" on the bottom left.
  
 
*[http://www.simlogical.com/Sims3ToolsForum/index.php?topic=32.0 Lepid Llama Unpacker]
 
*[http://www.simlogical.com/Sims3ToolsForum/index.php?topic=32.0 Lepid Llama Unpacker]
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====Postal Package Editor by Echo (Alpha)====
 
====Postal Package Editor by Echo (Alpha)====
  
If you're joining in the fun of figuring out file formats and how to make mods, this is a pretty good place to start. If you're looking for content-creation wizards, this is probably not what you're after just yet. This is a very generic tool, for exploring the innards of the game's package files.
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A tool for exploring the innards of the game's package files.
  
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=362599 Postal-Package Editor]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=362599 Postal-Package Editor]
  
====S3PE Demo Package Editor====
 
  
This is a package editor, created mainly to test and demonstrate the s3pi library, but it is quite a useful package viewer/editor and packer in its own right. Created by Peter L. Jones.
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====S3PE Demo Package Editor by Peter Jones====
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A package editor to view package contents and edit files.
  
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362412 S3PE Demo Package Editor]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362412 S3PE Demo Package Editor]
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====s3pi Library - Programmers Only====
 
====s3pi Library - Programmers Only====
  
This is the rudiments of an open source library to support people wishing to make tools for The Sims 3It is written in C# under .Net 3.5 and contains wrappers that implement methods to read and write package files, unpack packed files, and interpret several file types. Created by Peter L. Jones.
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The start of an open source library for programmers creating tools for TS3Written in C# under .Net 3.5 and contains wrappers that implement methods to read and write package files, unpack packed files, and interpret several file types. Created by Peter L. Jones.
  
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362411 s3pi Library]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362411 s3pi Library]
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====TS3 STBL Editor====
 
====TS3 STBL Editor====
  
With this editor you can change ingame text, like item description, job description, job names, etc.
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An editor tohange ingame text, like item description, job description, job names, etc.
  
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=350777 TS3 STBL Editor]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=350777 TS3 STBL Editor]
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====Sims 3 Package Explorer====
 
====Sims 3 Package Explorer====
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*[http://www.customsims3.com/forum1/YaBB.pl?num=1244804085 Sims 3 Package Explorer]
 
*[http://www.customsims3.com/forum1/YaBB.pl?num=1244804085 Sims 3 Package Explorer]
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====Neighborhood Workshop (formerly Save Game Editor)====
 
====Neighborhood Workshop (formerly Save Game Editor)====
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=350770 Neighborhood Workshop-now with simple painting replacement by TigerM]
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*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=350770 Neighborhood Workshop by TigerM]
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====Snaitf's FNV Generator====
 
====Snaitf's FNV Generator====
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*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=355292 Snaitf's FNV Generator]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=355292 Snaitf's FNV Generator]
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====Simple Encoder for Making Hashes====
 
====Simple Encoder for Making Hashes====
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*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=355165 Encoder for Making Hashes by ChaosMageX]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=355165 Encoder for Making Hashes by ChaosMageX]
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====Experimental Object Cloner====
 
====Experimental Object Cloner====
ObjectCloner is a tool intended to create new Sims 3 objects by copying and renumbering parts of an original game object. Created by Peter L. Jones
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A tool to create new Sims 3 objects by copying and renumbering parts of an original game object. Created by Peter L. Jones
  
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362413 Experimental Object Cloner]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362413 Experimental Object Cloner]
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===Modding Tutorials===
 
===Modding Tutorials===
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*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362583 Mini-Tutorial: linking stairs, railings, and fences by Srikandi]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362583 Mini-Tutorial: linking stairs, railings, and fences by Srikandi]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362488 Object Modding (aka adding interactions)by Kolipoki]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362488 Object Modding (aka adding interactions)by Kolipoki]
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==Installation and Content==
 
==Installation and Content==
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===TSR Merlin===
 
===TSR Merlin===
  
Easily install/uninstall both .sims3pack and .package files, and view the content of a package before installing to make sure your files are clean. Instant installation of .sims3pack files (as compared to the Launcher installation process).
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Install/uninstall sims3pack and package files.  View contents before installing. Much quicker than using the Launcher for installing.
  
 
* [http://www.thesimsresource.com/programs/details/title/TSR%20Merlin/id/113/ TSR Merlin]
 
* [http://www.thesimsresource.com/programs/details/title/TSR%20Merlin/id/113/ TSR Merlin]
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===Marhis' TS3 Framework Installer for Mac OS X===
 
===Marhis' TS3 Framework Installer for Mac OS X===
  
Help has arrived for Mac users looking for an easier way to install Sims3 .package files.
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Easier way to install Sims3 .package files for Mac.
  
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=349349 TS3 Framework Installer for Mac OS X]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=349349 TS3 Framework Installer for Mac OS X]
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===JFade's 3Viewer (Beta)===
 
===JFade's 3Viewer (Beta)===
  
The 3Viewer aims to be a Sims3Pack Installer, Editor, and overall Download Manager all without using the Launcher provided by EA. Think of it as the Sims 3 version of the Clean Installer with additional content management capabilities.
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A Sims3Pack installer, editor, and overall download manager. Similar to TS2's Clean Installer in function, with additional content management capabilities.
  
 
*[http://forum.jfade.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=466 The 3Viewer]
 
*[http://forum.jfade.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=466 The 3Viewer]
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===JFade's The Compressorizor Redux! (Beta)===
 
===JFade's The Compressorizor Redux! (Beta)===
  
The Compressorizer Redux! will compress DBPF package files to save hard drive space. Just like the Sims 2 Compressorizer, the Sims 3 Compressorizer allows you to pick a directory and will search for all known file extensions utilized by the game.
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Compress package files to save hard drive space.
  
 
*[http://forum.jfade.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=468 The Compressorizor Redux]
 
*[http://forum.jfade.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=468 The Compressorizor Redux]
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==Building==
 
==Building==
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*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=361359 "Acrostacking" Stacking Objects in TS3 tutorial by Qbuilderz]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=361359 "Acrostacking" Stacking Objects in TS3 tutorial by Qbuilderz]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=361097 "Geoblending" Covering Objects with Terrain in TS3 tutorial by Qbuilderz]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=361097 "Geoblending" Covering Objects with Terrain in TS3 tutorial by Qbuilderz]
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===Video Building Tutorials===
 
===Video Building Tutorials===
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*[http://thesimsupply.com/videotutorials/episode13.php Roof Height Adjustment Tutorial{TSS}]
 
*[http://thesimsupply.com/videotutorials/episode13.php Roof Height Adjustment Tutorial{TSS}]
 
*[http://thesimsupply.com/videotutorials/episode11.php Connecting Garages to Foundations Tutorial{TSS}]
 
*[http://thesimsupply.com/videotutorials/episode11.php Connecting Garages to Foundations Tutorial{TSS}]
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*[http://thesimsupply.com/videotutorials/episode20.php Landscaping Megatorial{TSS}]
 
*[http://thesimsupply.com/videotutorials/episode20.php Landscaping Megatorial{TSS}]
 
*[http://thesimsupply.com/videotutorials/episode21.php Creating Bridges{TSS}]
 
*[http://thesimsupply.com/videotutorials/episode21.php Creating Bridges{TSS}]
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==Meshing Tools==
 
==Meshing Tools==
  
WesHowe is doing great work with some Milkshape plugins:
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Plugins by WesHowe for meshing in Milkshape
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*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=357403 Milkshape Geom Plugins]
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*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362194 ObjectTool]
  
*[http://www.customsims3.com/forum1/YaBB.pl?num=1243970730 Sims 3 tools (packages and mesh)]
 
  
 
===Meshing Tutorials===
 
===Meshing Tutorials===
  
 
*[http://www.customsims3.com/forum1/YaBB.pl?num=1244300190 Modifying a TS3 Mesh by Wes Howe]
 
*[http://www.customsims3.com/forum1/YaBB.pl?num=1244300190 Modifying a TS3 Mesh by Wes Howe]
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==Advanced Coding==
 
==Advanced Coding==

Revision as of 10:16, 12 August 2009

Contents

CAS (Create a Sim)

Things you can stick on your sims - skintones, clothing, and more.

General CAS Tutorials

CTU Tutorials

Tutorials on using Delphy's CTU:

TSR Workshop Tutorials

Tutorials on using TSR Workshop:


CAS Tools

Blender GEOM Mesh Plug-In

By Morgade. Work in progress.


Delphy's CTU

Allows creation of non-replacement clothing, etc. - stencils, retextures, and new meshes. Includes 3D preview.


Delphy's Acronym Bending Original Output Barber Shop (aka DABOOBS)

Creates non-replacement custom hair mesh packages.


TSR Workshop

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


Patterns

Create a Style patterns for use on all manner of items in-game.


Tools

Delphy's Pattern Packager

Creates new pattern package or sims3pack files from DDS files.


TSR Workshop

Creates new pattern package or sims3pack files from DDS, PNG, and BMP files. Includes auto-upload to TSR if you are a member.


Pattern Tutorials


General Modding

Creating gameplay modifications and the like.


Tools

The Lepid Llama Unpacker by Echo

Extract the contents of a sims3pack exported file. Choose the sims3pack, select the file to extract, and click Export Selected" on the bottom left.


Postal Package Editor by Echo (Alpha)

A tool for exploring the innards of the game's package files.


S3PE Demo Package Editor by Peter Jones

A package editor to view package contents and edit files.


s3pi Library - Programmers Only

The start of an open source library for programmers creating tools for TS3. Written in C# under .Net 3.5 and contains wrappers that implement methods to read and write package files, unpack packed files, and interpret several file types. Created by Peter L. Jones.


TS3 STBL Editor

An editor tohange ingame text, like item description, job description, job names, etc.


Sims 3 Package Explorer

A tool to examine, extract, replace and modify Sims 3 package content, by Okeanos.


Neighborhood Workshop (formerly Save Game Editor)


Snaitf's FNV Generator


Simple Encoder for Making Hashes


Experimental Object Cloner

A tool to create new Sims 3 objects by copying and renumbering parts of an original game object. Created by Peter L. Jones


Modding Tutorials


Installation and Content

To help you get custom content working in-game, and other related utilities.


Delphy's TS3 Install Helper Monkey

Use this program for easy set-up and installation of Sims 3 .package files.


Delphy's Sims3Pack Multi Installer

Designed for mass installing multiple Sims3Packs into a specific folder.


TSR Merlin

Install/uninstall sims3pack and package files. View contents before installing. Much quicker than using the Launcher for installing.


Marhis' TS3 Framework Installer for Mac OS X

Easier way to install Sims3 .package files for Mac.


JFade's 3Viewer (Beta)

A Sims3Pack installer, editor, and overall download manager. Similar to TS2's Clean Installer in function, with additional content management capabilities.


JFade's The Compressorizor Redux! (Beta)

Compress package files to save hard drive space.


Building

Instructions and help on building the perfect lot in Sims 3.


Building Tutorials


Video Building Tutorials


Meshing Tools

Plugins by WesHowe for meshing in Milkshape


Meshing Tutorials


Advanced Coding

If you are interested in all the file formats that go to make up the game, check these resources out:

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