Lesson 6 of CSHenrich's Tutorial on Making Custom Content

Lesson 6

This lesson shows you how to make custom thumbnails for your creation. The pictures for this were originally part of Lesson 4, but you can find that link under the new Lesson 5. 

This lesson also tells you how to make your project base game compatible. This information was added by WendyPan, so there are no pictures for this.

To make your thumbnails, take closeup screenshots of each variation of your project.

Use GIMP or some other photoediting program to crop and resize your pictures to 220px x 250px.

Note from WendyPan: If you need to make your project base game compatible, it is best to attach your thumbnails AFTER you have made it base game compatible.

Open your project in the Workshop. Under the "Projects" tab, click on "Extras." It is near the bottom. The third line is "Launcher thumbnail." Click on the empty box in that line. Click on the three dots to the right, and then browse for your thumbnail. I usually use the first variation of the project as the launcher thumbnail. Once you find your thumbnail, click on it. Click "Open" and then your thumbnail will be attached.

CSHenrich's Tutorial for Making Custom Clothing, Lesson 5

Lesson 5

I have uploaded these pictures on Mediafire, too. Here is the link:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?7z7audu4sc8krdc Originally, this was Lesson 4, so that is what the Mediafire file says. Besides being relocated in the tutorial, this Lesson has been extensively reorganized, so the pictures are no longer in order. Sorry for any inconvenience.

To complete your project, there are some things you need to do in the TSR Workshop or "TSRW.". It is also helpful to have a better understanding of the functions of the TSRW.

Start the Workshop now and open your saved project. In the Workshop window are three tabs at the top of the screen: "Project", "Texture" and "Mesh".

The first line under the "Project" tab is "Title." If you have not yet given your project a name, you may do so at this time. Click on "Edit," type in the name of the project, and "Copy to All." Then press "Save."

A word of warning from WendyPan: If you have not yet made your thumbnails or if you plan to make your project base game compatible, continue to use a working title and do NOT give the project its final name. In fact, EACH time you take your project in and out of your CAS, you should give it a slightly different name, such as "Boyshorts v2," then "Boyshorts v3." If you use the same name each time, the game will read the new version as a duplicate and IT WILL NOT SHOW UP IN YOUR GAME. 

CSHenrich's Tutorial for Making Custom Clothing, Lesson 4

Lesson 4

Here are the pictures for this lesson:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?t0fv22yv4i2eqw7
The Mediafire file is called Lesson 5, but it contains the pictures for this lesson and for Lesson 6.

Now we will make the other maps for our clothing. First, we will create the "Clothing Specular" map. This is an optional map, which affects the appearance of the clothing. If you want a very glossy look, you should use this map. If you want a flatter appearance, you do not have to use it.

Note from WendyPan: I often do not use this map but use a plain black specular map. I think the specular map works best on sleepwear and swimwear or other clothing without a lot of texture. If you use it on clothing that has a lot of texture, it can make the clothing look thick and rubbery. However, it is a matter of personal preference and you should experiment with using this map once you learn how to create it.

Open your project in GIMP. Make sure that the box "Load mipmaps" is NOT checked.

Hurley Stencil Tees

These T-shirts are exact replicas of Hurley surfwear tees. They are recolorable in one channel and can be found in everyday wear, sleepwear, athletic wear, and swimwear.

Pose by inna lisa.

The sim, Taylor Knox, will be uploaded at a later date. Here are a couple of pictures of Taylor.

Catch a Wave Hoodie and Boardshorts

Here is a jacket and boardshorts set by famed surf wear manufacturer, Hurley. Hurley is located in Southern California. The set comes in three versions and each piece is recolorable in two channels. The jacket can be found in everyday wear, athletic wear, swimwear, and outerwear. The boardshorts can be found in everyday wear, sleepwear, athletic wear, and swimwear.

This is a picture of the actual jacket. Below it is the download link.

This is a picture of the Hurley boardshorts. My version is exactly like this. Below the picture is the download link.

Pose by inna_lisa. Hair by Kiijiko. Skin by Ephemera. Sim and pic by WendyPan.

Exotic Fishnet Teddy

Hello, Dear friends and followers:

Here is a fishnet teddy for your female Sims.

You can find it in sleep- and swimwear. Two channels are recolorable.

I hope you like it :)

DOWNLOAD

The Sim and the pictures are by WendyPan.

4evah Yours Bra and Panty

This is a two-piece set. Each piece comes in three matching versions and is recolorable in three channels. The bra and panty have been made base game compatible, but I had to change the name of the set several times, so the name on the download file may be slightly different than the official name. 

To download the top:

To download the bottom:

Pose by IMHO?

The sim model, Beckie Buchanan, can be downloaded from this blog at http://wendypanandfriends.blogspot.com/2014/02/beckie-buchanan.html

More creators are listed on her page.

"This is dedicated to the one I love." The Mamas & The Papas