Tutorial:Sims 3 XML Tuning Modding - Revision history

Werismyki at 05:55, 22 May 2013

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Werismyki: /* GETTING STARTED */

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‎GETTING STARTED

Werismyki at 14:07, 10 May 2013

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Whiterider: Updating framework info and adding a note about EPs.

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Updating framework info and adding a note about EPs.

Werismyki: /* Test */

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‎Test

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‎Test

Werismyki: /* Introduction */

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‎Introduction

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 Some people find tuning mods and want to make changes that fit their needs, while others see behavior in their game they would like to change.  Whatever the case for your interest, you shouldn't feel unable to make changes because you "don't know how".  Though Tuning Mods are one of the simplest forms of modifying your game, sometimes that's all you need.  You don't need a core or script mod to make sims stop doing annoying behavior or have them perform a task autonomously, etc.
-NOTE: You can click on the View Image links for a screenshot
+NOTE: You can click on the Images to the right for larger view
 Credits to Inge Jones and HystericalParoxysm for the Original Article this update replaces.
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 # You willneed [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851 .Net 4.0] to run S3PE
 # Download [http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php/topic,189.0.html S3P3] by Peter L Jones and install it on your computer.  Simplest way is to use the "Windows Easy Installer version".
-# Open S3PE and make sure it's setup to make things easier for you to use, this should be set by default - [[Image:TM01.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]
+# Open S3PE and make sure it's setup to make things easier for you to use, this should be set by default - [[Image:TM01.jpg|right|150px| Click to Enlarge]]
 ## Make sure "Names" is checked
 ## Make sure "Preview" is set for "Value"
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 ==OPENING THE GAMEPLAYDATA.PACKAGE IN S3PE==
 # Open S3PE if it isn't already
-# Click on File > Open  - '''[[media:TM02.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Click on File > Open  - [[Image:TM02.jpg|right|150px| Click to Enlarge]]
 # Locate the new folder you just made
-# Click on the copy of GameplayData.package   - '''[[media:TM03.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Click on the copy of GameplayData.package   - '''[[Image:TM03.jpg|right|150px| Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Click on the Open button, give S3PE a few seconds to load it up
-# If the "Names" are not in alphabetical order, then click on Names to sort   - '''[[media:TM04.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# If the "Names" are not in alphabetical order, then click on Names to sort   - '''[[Image:TM04.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
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 ===ITUN===
-'''[[media:TM05.jpg| View Image]]'''
+'''[[Image:TM05.jpg|right|150px| Click to Enlarge]]'''
 ITUN resources typically deal with what type of sim can perform the action, what age sim can perform the action, can the sim perform the action autonomously or not, whether there are any restrictions (such as being pregnant), whether traits should be considered for the action, if the action can be performed on certain lots or all lots, advertising and fulfillment of sim needs, etc.
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 ===XML===
-'''[[media:TM06.jpg| View Image]]'''
+'''[[Image:TM06.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
 XML resources can be small (a few lines) or rather large (several thousand lines) and generally supply tuning values.  It might be how much something costs, how long it takes to complete an action, etc.
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 ===COPY AND PASTE===
 # Right click on the resource you want to edit from the GameplayData.package
-# Select Copy  - '''[[media:TM07.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Select Copy  - '''[[Image:TM07.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Click on File from the S3PE program menu
-# Select New - '''[[media:TM08.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Select New - '''[[Image:TM08.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Right click anywhere in the left window
-# Select Paste - '''[[media:TM09.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Select Paste - '''[[Image:TM09.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
-# When the resource window pops up, just click on the "OK" button, dont change anything - '''[[media:TM10.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# When the resource window pops up, just click on the "OK" button, dont change anything - '''[[Image:TM10.jpg|right|150px| Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Click on File from the S3PE program menu
-# Select Save - '''[[media:TM11.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Select Save - '''[[Image:TM11.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Save the new package to your working folder and give it a name (usually something similar to the resource name)
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 ===EXPORT TO PACKAGE===
 # Right click on the resource you want to edit from the Gameplaydata.package
-# Select Export > To Package - '''[[media:TM12.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Select Export > To Package - '''[[Image:TM12.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Save the new package to your working folder and give it a name (usually something similar to the resource name)
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 ===EXPORT TO FILE===
 # Right click on the resource you want to edit from the Gameplaydata.package
-# Select Export > To File - '''[[media:TM13.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Select Export > To File - '''[[Image:TM13.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Save the file to your working folder
 # Click on File from the S3PE program menu
-# Select New - '''[[media:TM08.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Select New - '''[[Image:TM08.jpg|right|150px| Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Click on Resource from the S3PE program menu
-# Select Import > from File - '''[[media:TM14.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Select Import > from File - '''[[Image:TM14.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Select the file from your working folder
-# Do not change anything on the import window, just click on the "OK" button - '''[[media:TM10.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Do not change anything on the import window, just click on the "OK" button - '''[[Image:TM10.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Save the new package to your working folder and give it a name (usually something similar to the resource name)
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 # Right click on the resource in your package
-# Select Notepad, a notepad window will pop up - '''[[media:TM15.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Select Notepad, a notepad window will pop up - '''[[Image:TM15.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Make whatever changes you would like to the XML. This tutorial can't really walk you through this part, since the changes and what you will want to change will be different for everything. The best way to learn is by trying things out and seeing how it works. Just make sure to follow the same basic format as the original.
 # When you are finished making your changes, click on the Red X at the top right of the notepad window
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 # Next you will see a popup telling you, "Resource has been updated.  Commit changes?", Click the "Yes" button.  S3PE will update the resource
 # Click on File from the S3PE program menu
-# Select Save - '''[[media:TM11.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Select Save - '''[[Image:TM11.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]'''
 # Close your package

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 # You willneed [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851 .Net 4.0] to run S3PE
 # Download [http://www.den.simlogical.com/denforum/index.php/topic,189.0.html S3P3] by Peter L Jones and install it on your computer.  Simplest way is to use the "Windows Easy Installer version".
-# Open S3PE and make sure it's setup to make things easier for you to use, this should be set by default - '''[[media:TM01.jpg| View Image]]'''
+# Open S3PE and make sure it's setup to make things easier for you to use, this should be set by default - [[Image:TM01.jpg|right|150px|Click to Enlarge]]
 ## Make sure "Names" is checked
 ## Make sure "Preview" is set for "Value"
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 Now you should be setup properly to start creating a Tuning Mod.  It's recommended that your game be patched to the most recent patch level.  If you update your game or make a mistake and edit the GameplayData.package you copied, by accident, simply delete it and copy it again to your folder.  By copying the GameplayData.package to your folder, you don't run the risk of messing up the one for the game to load properly.
 ==OPENING THE GAMEPLAYDATA.PACKAGE IN S3PE==

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 ==You Will Need:==
-* '''The basic modding framework file, d3dx9_31.dll'''.  If you have installed Delphy's [http://www.modthesims.info/d/344611 Helper Monkey] then you already have it.  If you prefer a more manual install, you can get it from [http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,15184.0.html Pescado at MATY].  If you do the manual install, make sure to read the instructions.  You will need this file if you want to use your own mods, or mods made by others.
+* '''The CC framework - Mods/Packages folder and Resource.cfg - set up.''' If you already use .package file CC, you already have this. If you don't, you'll need to set it up: [[Game Help:Installing Sims 3 Package Files]].
 * '''S3PE by Peter Jones'''.  The Sims 3 Package Editor.  You can get it at [http://my.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362412 s3pi Tools & Libraries].  Note that you will need [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=333325FD-AE52-4E35-B531-508D977D32A6 .NET Framework 3.5] to run S3PE.
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 Browse to '''\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\Gameplay\'''
 There should be one file inside, GameplayData.package.  Select it and click Open.

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 ===Test===
-For Game Versions 1.0.631 through 1.11.7
+'''For Game Versions 1.0.631 through 1.11.7'''<br>
 Place your saved file in your \Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages\ folder.
-For Game Versions 1.12.70 and higher
+'''For Game Versions 1.12.70 and higher'''<br>
 Place your saved file in your Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages folder.

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 ===Test===
+For Game Versions 1.0.631 through 1.11.7
 Place your saved file in your \Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages\ folder.
 Load up The Sims 3 and test what you changed to see if it works, and if it works the way you wanted it to.  If it did, great!  If not, then you can edit again in S3PE until it works as you like (you'll have to close the game, make your changes, save, copy the file again, and reopen the game to see your changes).
 ==Questions?==
 Need help with this tutorial?  You can ask questions and get help in [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=350585 this thread on MTS].

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:18, 14 February 2011
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	Huge thanks to Inge Jones for the first version of this tutorial. I have blatantly ripped off a lot of her wording and overall idea, just trying to make this a little more user-friendly with pics and stuff. Thanks, Inge!		Huge thanks to Inge Jones for the first version of this tutorial. I have blatantly ripped off a lot of her wording and overall idea, just trying to make this a little more user-friendly with pics and stuff. Thanks, Inge!

		+	Note: S3PE has been updated several times since this tutorial was written, current versions will look slightly different than the screenshots in this tutorial.

	==You Will Need:==		==You Will Need:==

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 * '''The basic modding framework file, d3dx9_31.dll'''.  If you have installed Delphy's [http://www.modthesims.info/d/344611 Helper Monkey] then you already have it.  If you prefer a more manual install, you can get it from [http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,15184.0.html Pescado at MATY].  If you do the manual install, make sure to read the instructions.  You will need this file if you want to use your own mods, or mods made by others.
-* '''S3PE by Peter Jones'''.  The Sims 3 Package Editor.  You can get it at [http://my.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362412 MTS s3pi Tools & Libraries].  Note that you will need [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=333325FD-AE52-4E35-B531-508D977D32A6 .NET Framework 3.5] to run S3PE.
+* '''S3PE by Peter Jones'''.  The Sims 3 Package Editor.  You can get it at [http://my.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=362412 s3pi Tools & Libraries].  Note that you will need [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=333325FD-AE52-4E35-B531-508D977D32A6 .NET Framework 3.5] to run S3PE.
 Make sure you have the above all installed and working before continuing.