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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
  
These are all the tutorials that don't fit in anywhere else, they are usually not catagory specific, so all the odd ones go here :)
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This is a list of tutorials to help with World creation and use of the [http://gb.thesims3.com/game/tools/world CAW Tool Beta].
  
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==What will I need?==
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* [http://gb.thesims3.com/game/tools/world Create-A-World]
  
==What will i need?==
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Optional but recommended:
 
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=468279 SuperCAW]
Tools in this section are specific to each tutorial as it cover a large area of different techniques.
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==Tutorials==
 
==Tutorials==
 
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===General===
===CAW - Create a World===
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* [http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorials:Creating_Sims_3_Worlds Getting started in Create a World (CAW)]
*[http://www.thesims3.com/game/tools/world Create your worlds for the Sims3 - BETA]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=382538 Getting started in Create a World (CAW)]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=441595 CAW trouble-shooting thread]
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*[http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:CAW_Framework Game Help:CAW Framework]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=391987 Installing custom textures for CAW]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=391987 Installing custom textures for CAW]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=388840 Adding a Custom Water Color]
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* [http://krrank.blogspot.com How to Create a world: Detailed CAW Tool guide by Krrank]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=473791 Cleaning the Global Layer by simsample]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=382702 Community Building/Rabbit Hole Lot sizes]
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* [[Tutorials:Creating_A_World_That_Doesn%27t_Suck|Creating A World That Doesn't Suck by TVRDesigns & QBuilderz]]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=430249 Creating duplicates of a world by simsample]
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* [http://cawtool.wikia.com/wiki/Creating_an_Initial_Flyover Creating a World Flyover by Pyronium3]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=448554 Combining CAW buildings and in-game lots by Bakafox]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=469942&highlight=editing+premade+worlds Editing Premade (Packed) Worlds]
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* [[Tutorial:Flagging a World as a City or Vacation Locale|Flagging a World as a City or Vacation Locale by simsample]]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=429946 Importing Objects from one world into another by simsample]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=453818 Modding objects to show up in CAW Metadata by simsample]
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* [[Tutorials:Populating_CAW_Worlds|Populating CAW Worlds by kiwi_tea]]
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* [http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?p=3903916#post3903916 How to make a world from a savegame (method in discussion)]
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* [http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorial:How_to_Default_replace_textures_for_one_or_all_worlds Creating Default replacements for textures, for one or all worlds]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=382702 Community Building/Rabbit Hole Lot sizes]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=382702 Community Building/Rabbit Hole Lot sizes]
 
* [[Tutorials:Populating_CAW_Worlds|Adding Sim populations to worlds]]
 
* [[Tutorials:Populating_CAW_Worlds|Adding Sim populations to worlds]]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=447707 Editing Premade (Packed) Worlds]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=416989 Editing Premade Worlds: Info and Help Plz? by HystericalParoxysm and other contributors - Discussion]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?p=3410500 Importing Objects from one world into another]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?p=3410500 Importing Objects from one world into another]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=430231 Terrain Painting Tips]
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* [[Tutorials:The Sims 3 Set World Types (Updated)|Setting World Types (Updated)]]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=430249 Creating Duplicates of a World (Deleting WPID)]
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* [[Tutorials:ZEPHYR in Custom Worlds|ITF ZEPHYR monorail in custom worlds]]
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===Heightmaps and Terrain Sculpting===
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=384833 Creating a Volcanic Island Heightmap in Photoshop by deathoflight]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=432493 Creating a Mountain River Valley in Photoshop by deathoflight]
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* [http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/247783/tutorial-how-to-create-a-world-using-real-world-height-data/p1 How to create a world using Real-World Height data]
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* [http://cawtool.wikia.com/wiki/Creating_a_height_map_from_real_world_data Alternative Method- Creating a world using Real-World Height data]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=446094 Precise terrain elevation in CAW by armiel]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=446039 Sculpting cliffs by TVRDesigns] (video tutorial)
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* [http://krrank.blogspot.com/2012/04/sculpting-mountains.html Sculpting Mountains - Step by step by Krrank]
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* [http://krrank.blogspot.com/2012/04/sculpting-valleys.html Sculpting Valleys - Step by Step by Krrank]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=432493 Creating Custom Heightmap in Photoshop]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=432493 Creating Custom Heightmap in Photoshop]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/article.php?t=439329 Basics on sim-routing in Create a world-tool]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=446094 Precise Terrain Elevation in CAW]
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===Roads===
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=453818 Modding objects to show up in CAW Metadata]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=468969 Creating the perfect highway exit in CAW by Elmigo]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=453392 Tutorial: Adding Water Planes]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=393546 Dirt roads in CAW by Samiallmighty]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=424374 Making a world a City (or vacation locale)- Discussion and research]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=446492 Driveways in CAW by BenC0722]
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=427478 Changing water colours for Bridgeport/ weather parameters- Discussion and research]
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* [http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/247783.page How to create a world using Real-World Height data]
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* [http://customsims3.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=99 CAW Tutorial & Resource Links]
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===Routing===
* [http://krrank.blogspot.com/p/caw-tutorial.html How to create a world - The Sims 3 CAW Tool Step-bystep Guide by Krrank]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=439329 Basics on sim-routing in Create a world-tool by armiel]
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===Terrain Painting===
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=464810 How to paint dry seaside terrain by Ouerbacker]
 
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=464810 How to paint dry seaside terrain by Ouerbacker]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=443308 Lazy Terrain Painting by Denethor]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=430231 Terrain Painting Tips by simsample]
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===Water, Sky, Weather and Distant Terrain===
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=453392 Adding Water Planes (For Custom Lakes or Rivers) by Zaide_Chris]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=388731 Creating Custom World Water or Sky colors by claeric]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=469548 Custom Distant Terrains: Research and info by armiel]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=459198 Sea, Sky and Light parameters - info thread by simsample]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=388840 Adding a Custom Water Color]
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===Fixing CAW Problems===
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=457349 CAW and Sims 3 Version Mismatch Work-Around by simsample/Kiritra]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=441595 CAW not running? CAW running slowly? by simsample]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=468279 Modding the Create-a-World Tool to Unlock Hidden Features (A.K.A. 'SuperCAW') by simsample]
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===Using Custom Content in CAW===
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=481967 Tutorial: Setting up Your Caw Framework for CC (with pictures!)]
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* [[Game_Help:CAW_Framework|CAW mods framework FAQ]]
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* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=391987 Installing custom textures for CAW]
  
==Video Tutorials==
 
  
*[http://thesimsupply.com/showthread.php?tid=154 18 How to Create a World by Flabaliki]
 
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=446039 Create A World - Sculpting Cliffs tutorial by TVRdesigns]
 
  
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==Related Links==
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* [http://ts3cc.forumotion.ca/t270-master-caw-faq-slinks-to-tutorials-and-resources-textures-troubleshooting CAW Tutorial listing at TS3 Creators' Consortium]
 
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[edit] Introduction

This is a list of tutorials to help with World creation and use of the CAW Tool Beta.

[edit] What will I need?

Optional but recommended:

[edit] Tutorials

[edit] General

[edit] Heightmaps and Terrain Sculpting

[edit] Roads


[edit] Routing


[edit] Terrain Painting


[edit] Water, Sky, Weather and Distant Terrain

[edit] Fixing CAW Problems


[edit] Using Custom Content in CAW


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