Tutorials:TS3 Basic Object Creation

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:

• S3PE by Inge & Peter
• S3OC by Inge & Peter
• Texture Tweaker 3 by Inge

• A 3D modeling program - There are two which currently have Import/Export scripts for Sims 3:
  • Blender - A free 3D editor.
  • Milkshape - A $35.00 3D editor with free 30 day trial period. Note Milkshape is required for TSRW.

• Import/Export Scripts for your modeling program
  • For Blender - Blender Tools by Cmomoney
  • For Milkshape - msS3ObjPluginsV101 by WesHowe

• UV Mapper
  • Blender and Milkshape both have built in mapping.
  • UV Mapper Classic, UV Mapper Pro, Lithunwrap, & Wings are alternative mapping tools.

• A Graphics Editor

Tutorials

Custom Paintings

• How to Make a Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan
• Clone a Painting and Change the Image - For Those New to Sims 3 Object Modification by orangemittens

Texturing

• How to Create Designer Rugs by cmomoney
• Making a New Roof Texture with Functioning Thumbnails by Qbuilderz
• Easily Add and/or Change Object Images and Change Default Textures by orangemittens

Meshing Objects in TS3

• Tutorials:TS3_BasicObjectCreation by HugeLunatic
• Start to Finish Object Creation for Beginners by orangemittens - Covers basic meshing and all Sims 3 related steps to get your new mesh in the game.
• Setting Up Blender 2.5 For TS3 Object Creation by cmomoney
• Creating an end table in Blender 2.5 part 1
• Creating an end table in Blender 2.5 part 2

Converting TS2 to TS3 Object Meshes

• Converting Objects from Sims 2 to Sims 3 By Jonesi
• Converting objects from TS2 to TS3-Collecting mesh and Textures with Simpe by Cocomama
• Start to Finish TS2 to TS3 Object Conversion Tutorial by porkypine - Wiki version

Basic Object Meshing

• Tutorials for TS2 but they cover meshing for Milkshape, Wings and Blender
• Understanding 3D Meshing by Wes Howe

Easy Object Animation

TS3 Easy Object Animation - RothN

Archive

Tutorials that are outdated or unfinished, but may still have some beneficial information.

• Creating Paintings with Multiple Images by cmomoney - Contains useful information about .package structure. The instructions for tool selection and use are outdated.
• Modifying a TS3 Mesh - Modifying a TS3 Mesh by Wes Howe - Outdated
• Basic Meshing Tutorial by Flabaliki - Link is no longer working.
• 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.
• 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.
• Meshing Objects in TS3 by DeluxeDesigns - Outdated
• How To Clone A Painting And Change the Texture - Outdated
• Changing EA Painting Images by orangemittens - Outdated
• A short guide to good clonable CAS objects (in progress). By buggybooz