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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:
*[http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php?board=19.0 s3pe by Inge & Peter]
*[http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php?board=20.0 s3oc by Inge & Peter]
*[http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php?board=41.0 Texture Tweaker 3 by Inge]


*[[3d Modeling Programs|A 3D modeling program]] - There are two which currently have Import/Export scripts for Sims 3:
**[http://www.blender.org/download/get-blender/ Blender] - A free 3D editor. 
**[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 modelling program
**For Blender - [http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=433882 Blender Tools by Cmomoney], [http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php?topic=803.0 s3pe Blender helper]
**For Milkshape - [http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=363908 msS3ObjPluginsV101 by WesHowe], [http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php?topic=807.0 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.


* [[Graphics Editors|A Graphics Editor]]

==Tutorials==



====Texturing====
* [[Tutorial: Designer Rugs|How to Create Designer Rugs by cmomoney]]
* [[Tutorials:TS3 Understanding Roof Textures|Making a New Roof Texture with Functioning Thumbnails by Qbuilderz]]
* [[Tutorials:TS3_Add_Change_Object_Images|Easily Add and/or Change Object Images and Change Default Textures]] by orangemittens
=====Custom Paintings=====
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=345670 How to Make a Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan]
* [[Tutorials:TS3_Add_Change_Object_Images|Clone a Painting and Change the Image - For Those New to Sims 3 Object Modification]] by orangemittens

====Meshing====
* [http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php?board=42.0 Start to Finish Object Creation for Beginners by orangemittens] - START HERE!'''
*[[Tutorials:Setting_Up_Blender_2.5_For_TS3_Object_Creation|Setting Up Blender 2.5 For TS3 Object Creation by cmomoney]]
*[[Tutorials:Creating_An_End_Table_In_Blender_2.5_Part_1|Creating an end table in Blender 2.5 part 1]]
*[[Tutorials:Creating_An_End_Table_In_Blender_2.5_Part_2|Creating an end table in Blender 2.5 part 2]]

====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]
*[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

====Object Animation====
[[Tutorials:TS3_Easy_Object_Animation|TS3 Easy Object Animation - RothN]]

====General Object Meshing: Additional resources not specifically related to Sims 3 ====
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=104795 Tutorials for TS2 but they cover meshing for Milkshape, Wings and Blender]
* [[Tutorials:3D Meshing Index|Understanding 3D Meshing by Wes Howe]]
*[[Tutorials:Simple_Meshing_for_3D_Studio_Max_Part_1|Bufu's 3Ds Max Guides - Part 1: Simple Meshing for 3D Studio Max (Used Version 2013) ]]

==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.

* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=398872 Save as .package in TSR Workshop by Nors]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=391244 Creating Custom Thumbnails by HugeLunatic]

==Archive==
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://www.customsims3.com/smf/index.php?topic=1348.0 Modifying a TS3 Mesh] - Modifying a TS3 Mesh by Wes Howe - Outdated
*[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.
*[[Tutorials:TS3_Basic_HowTo_Mesh_Guide|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.
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=363856 Meshing Objects in TS3 by DeluxeDesigns - Outdated]
* [[Sims_3:How_To_Clone_A_Painting_And_Change_the_Texture| How To Clone A Painting And Change the Texture - Outdated]]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=392299 Changing EA Painting Images by orangemittens - Outdated] 
* [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.

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