View source for Tutorials:TS3 Extended Object Creation

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==General Modding==
These tutorials focus on changing aspects of your new object like allowing objects to be walked over, changing the size or shape of the footprint, creating shadow meshes or repository items, and creating custom thumbnails.

===General===
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=373400 Allowing Object Intersection by Cmomoney]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=455442 Creating a Shadowmesh by BloomsBase]
* [[Tutorial:Sims3Repository|The Repository Method for TS3 by HugeLunatic]]
* [http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php?topic=2246.0 Add a 4th Channel to an Object Using Texture Tweaker 3 by orangemittens]

===S3PI Suite===
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=382724 Changing an Object's Footprint by HugeLunatic]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showpost.php?p=3388708&postcount=8 Cloning Outdoor Plant Info by cmomoney]

===TSRW===
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=481278 Adding a decoslot to a door or animated object by BloomsBase]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=479215 Adjusting Geostates in TSR Workshop by SeeMyu]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=478963 Texturing Shells or large objects with TSRW by BloomsBase]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?p=3880182&posted=1#post3880182 Tutorial: Unlinking/setting up a NON castable object meshgroup(s) within TSRW by BloomsBase]

===Build===
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362583 Mini-Tutorial: linking stairs, railings, and fences by Srikandi]

==Modding Tools==

====Plugins & Addons for 3d Editors ====
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=363908 msS3ObjPlugins for Milkshape by Wes Howe] - Select the 3rd download in the list of downloads.
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=389058 Blender 2.6 TS3 Tools v1.44 by Cmomoney] - Import/export, EZ bake, Geostate editor, automated sunshadow lod creation, + other features.
*[http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=456325 Blender 2.5 TS3 Slot Editor by Cmomoney] - A slot editor for Blender 2.5-2.6 versions.  

====Sims3Package Editor====
*[http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php/board,19.0.html S3PE by Inge & Peter] - An all purpose package editor for beginner and advanced modders.

====Sims3Object Cloner====
*[http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php/board,20.0.html S3OC by Inge & Peter] - Creates new Sims 3 items by copying & renumbering original game items or custom content .packges.

====s3pe Wrappers====
*[http://dino.drealm.info/den/denforum/index.php?topic=859.0 Extras for s3pe] - 3D Model Viewer, Rig Editor, Effect Resource, + other features.

====Texture Tweaker3====
*[http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php/board,41.0.html by Inge] - Allows editing of objects to create 4 channel objects, manages all .package images, makes .dds images, and more. When used with wrappers it includes a 3D preview of your object.

====TSR Workshop====
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 TSR Workshop Download]
*[http://forums.thesimsresource.com/forumdisplay.php?f=660 TSR Workshop Discussion Forums]


==Archive==
Tutorials that may not be updated to reflect the current tools or that are unfinished, but may still provide useful information.

* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=377737 Creating Paintings with Multiple Images by cmomoney] - Contains useful information about .package structure.  Instructions have been simplified so this is now a basic object modding process.
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=377883 Creating Paintings with Multiple Images pt. 2 : Changing the Default Patterns by cmomoney]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=396925 Creating and Coloring Glass Texture in Sims 3 by orangemittens] - Contains useful information about MLOD structure.  Tool selection and instructions are outdated.
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=394144 Enabling Channels by cmomoney] - Contains useful information about .package structure.  Tool information is outdated.  The instructions have been simplified to a basic modding process.
* [[Tutorial:Sims 3 Custom Animations|Custom Object Animations by Rothn - OUTDATED AND CONFUSING (updated version in basic object creation with pretty pictures)]]
* [[Tutorial:_Custom_Paintings_in_Sims_3| Custom Painting In Sims 3 by Snaitf and Srikandi - Outdated]]


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