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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | This section covers meshing [[Body Shop]] content: that is, | + | This section covers meshing [[Body Shop]] content: that is creating new 3D models (meshes) for hair, clothing, bodies, and accessories. |
| − | == | + | ==You will need== |
'''Before you start''' reading these tutorials, you will absolutely need: | '''Before you start''' reading these tutorials, you will absolutely need: | ||
* [[SimPE]] | * [[SimPE]] | ||
| − | * [[3d Modeling Programs|A 3D modeling program]] - we HIGHLY recommend [[Milkshape]] with the [[Unimesh]] plugins. Free programs are available but simply will not do what Milkshape will do for its low price. | + | * [[3d Modeling Programs|A 3D modeling program]] - we HIGHLY recommend [[Milkshape]] with the [[Unimesh]] plugins and [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=139859 Demon's 'align normals GMDC oriented plugins]. Free programs are available but simply will not do what Milkshape will do for its low price. |
| − | * '''Prerequisite for ALL Body Shop Meshing Projects:''' You MUST be an experienced creator of Body Shop recolours - that is, changing textures and alphas for clothing, hair, accessories, skintones, etc... These tutorials will not tell how to use Body Shop or make textures for your meshes... and the skills you learn through becoming extremely adept at making recolours/retextures/reskins of Body Shop content are -crucial- to being successful at creating new Body Shop meshes. | + | * Tig's [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=135136 Templates for UV mapping] are very helpful to make sure your mesh will display the recolor without distortion along with Dr. Pixel's and DJMur's [[http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=135300 General: Example Bodies and Faces] which are useful to place accessories and for checking hair placement. |
| + | * '''Prerequisite for ALL Body Shop Meshing Projects:''' You MUST be an experienced creator of [[Tutorials:Body Shop Recolouring Tutorials|Body Shop recolours]] - that is, changing textures and alphas for clothing, hair, accessories, skintones, etc... These tutorials will not tell how to use Body Shop or make textures for your meshes... and the skills you learn through becoming extremely adept at making recolours/retextures/reskins of Body Shop content are -crucial- to being successful at creating new Body Shop meshes. | ||
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| − | ===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing | + | ===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Introduction|Introduction]]=== |
| − | + | An introduction to Body Shop Meshing - what it's for, terminology, etc. | |
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| + | ===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]=== | ||
| + | I made my sim round! Aww dammit.... | ||
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| + | ===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Starter Tutorials|Beginner Tutorials]]=== | ||
| + | If you've never meshed before, start here! | ||
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| + | ===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Clothing and Body Tutorials|Clothing and Body Tutorials]]=== | ||
| + | All meshing tutorials related to making clothes and new body shapes. | ||
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===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Accessory Tutorials|Accessory Tutorials]]=== | ===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Accessory Tutorials|Accessory Tutorials]]=== | ||
Accessories are a bit more difficult than bodies, but if you have been through the Unimesh tutorials, you should be able to handle it. | Accessories are a bit more difficult than bodies, but if you have been through the Unimesh tutorials, you should be able to handle it. | ||
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===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Hair Tutorials|Hair Tutorials]]=== | ===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Hair Tutorials|Hair Tutorials]]=== | ||
Hair is much more difficult to make in the Sims 2, so make sure you have done all previous tutorials before these ones. | Hair is much more difficult to make in the Sims 2, so make sure you have done all previous tutorials before these ones. | ||
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===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Other Tutorials|Other Tutorials]]=== | ===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Other Tutorials|Other Tutorials]]=== | ||
Tutorials not specific to a particular type of meshing but are well worth reading. | Tutorials not specific to a particular type of meshing but are well worth reading. | ||
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===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Infocenter Tutorials|InfoCenter Section]]=== | ===[[Tutorials:Body Shop Meshing Infocenter Tutorials|InfoCenter Section]]=== | ||
These tutorials cover hints and tips to help you get the most out of the Body Shop Meshing tutorials. | These tutorials cover hints and tips to help you get the most out of the Body Shop Meshing tutorials. | ||
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Body Shop: Recolouring | Meshing | Modding | Sims Objects: Object Creation | Recolouring Building: Building | Landscaping | Walls & Floors | Other: Careers & Majors | Hacks and Game Mods |
Introduction
This section covers meshing Body Shop content: that is creating new 3D models (meshes) for hair, clothing, bodies, and accessories.
You will need
Before you start reading these tutorials, you will absolutely need:
- SimPE
- A 3D modeling program - we HIGHLY recommend Milkshape with the Unimesh plugins and Demon's 'align normals GMDC oriented plugins. Free programs are available but simply will not do what Milkshape will do for its low price.
- Tig's Templates for UV mapping are very helpful to make sure your mesh will display the recolor without distortion along with Dr. Pixel's and DJMur's [General: Example Bodies and Faces which are useful to place accessories and for checking hair placement.
- Prerequisite for ALL Body Shop Meshing Projects: You MUST be an experienced creator of Body Shop recolours - that is, changing textures and alphas for clothing, hair, accessories, skintones, etc... These tutorials will not tell how to use Body Shop or make textures for your meshes... and the skills you learn through becoming extremely adept at making recolours/retextures/reskins of Body Shop content are -crucial- to being successful at creating new Body Shop meshes.
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Body Shop: Recolouring | Meshing | Modding | Sims Objects: Object Creation | Recolouring Building: Building | Landscaping | Walls & Floors | Other: Careers & Majors | Hacks and Game Mods |
