How do I create custom heads/bodyparts?


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rawe202
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How do I create custom heads/bodyparts? Oct 5, 2019 6:35:56 GMT -5

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Post by rawe202 on Oct 5, 2019 6:35:56 GMT -5

Hello everybody!

I'm completely new to the modding community.

Some background info. I have recently downloaded the Sims 4 studio to try and create some sort of a character mod. I have no trouble with custom clothing and accessories which works fine in the game, but when I try to create a custom head I can’t get it done properly. I have tried to follow multiple tutorials but I can't find anything about custom heads/bodyparts.

What I want to create is a wolf head (a complete 3d figure is already done) and later on, other heads and bodyparts for the sims. I have learned that all custom body parts should be marked as skin detail for the game.

In sims 4 studio I have created a CAS standalone in the CAS category and loaded the standard human full body mesh into Blender.

drive.google.com/open?id=1d-OUVxJJPfiNJwOrxnAZA5l8qZKs9MU5

In Blender I've created some test meshes to see what part of the mesh is visible in game. It is only the floating face (modified s4studio_mesh_2) that is visible in the game which means, changes is only visible when I pull the mesh out, all untouched mesh is clipping through a standard mesh (old test mesh). I have cleaned up the mesh in blender.
drive.google.com/open?id=1HAXwF0CNaeNHeZ27RH_AioRTdvrHWG43

I have created a test mesh for demonstration purposes.

drive.google.com/open?id=1wxwoTCna5FiSbuPOM75aTx38wpKjU-c9

But there is always a standard head when seen in Sims4 which is not the rig mead mesh in the .blend file.

drive.google.com/open?id=1DEV0RcUYOiTdeIQ086RBQOy2BWeuqbYK

But this standard head is not seen right away in S4S.

drive.google.com/open?id=1cnlRrnejGm_qIuG6owpQsjQzfeYSK7lS

Only when I reload the project.

drive.google.com/open?id=1KmlS8GU0N7ZC1bviSq97_2MFxOltloM7

So I have also tried to change the possible standard head mesh by making it smaller in the rig part in the .blend file, but this have no effect on the unwanted head.

drive.google.com/open?id=1B9ve8liSmGdNaLSnk4y5A2FNdlp00fOt

When the file is packed and previewed in the game in face detail the standard (unwanted) head is shown.
drive.google.com/open?id=1DEV0RcUYOiTdeIQ086RBQOy2BWeuqbYK

and the mesh from the s4studio_mesh_2 is shown in game.

drive.google.com/open?id=1lS0flJVp4ribmFNQTdCp1SEODdgduW9v

All links is images

So my questions is:

How do I actually create my own heads/bodyparts?

Why is the standard head always showing, because it’s not in the .blend file?

And what is the rig mesh in blender used for?

And is the mesh you always work with in blender placed outside the rig collection when creating new meshes for sims?

Last Edit: Oct 5, 2019 7:44:51 GMT -5 by rawe202

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How do I create custom heads/bodyparts? Oct 5, 2019 8:30:27 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by mauvemorn on Oct 5, 2019 8:30:27 GMT -5

You can create custom body and feet the same way you'd create any full-body outfit or shoes. As for the head, the only way i know is to make it an accessory and exclude the head.
How to exclude something sims4studio.com/thread/10175/excludepartflags-information
OR you can combine feet and head with the body and make it a full-body outfit like those talisman suits

You will have a hard time creating a uv_1 map or weight painting, though. You can vertex paint the head with black (hex code 000000) to disable the ability to morph and avoid making a uv map.

Last Edit: Oct 5, 2019 8:34:41 GMT -5 by mauvemorn

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sigma1202
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How do I create custom heads/bodyparts? Oct 5, 2019 8:32:11 GMT -5

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Post by sigma1202 on Oct 5, 2019 8:32:11 GMT -5

1. well it depends, if you want to create a body preset, that meaning changing the face/body but not adding any new geometry you will have to use Cmar's morph maker if you want to create new geometry like your werewolf head you should just make it a hat, all masks in the sims 4 work this way, you should use the dark vader mask as a reference instead of the head that you used

2.because that's, not the correct way of modifying the head

3. it's for weight transfering, something you will have to do later to make the mesh work correctly in the game

4. yes

MizoreYukii Studio Member Focusing on my projects currently, will come help here again after Posts: 1,479	How do I create custom heads/bodyparts? Oct 5, 2019 12:22:00 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by MizoreYukii on Oct 5, 2019 12:22:00 GMT -5 Someone recently made a furry mod where the items are in body details, etc. If you want you could download it and investigate the files. Morph Maker is your best bet though.
	Last Edit: Oct 5, 2019 12:22:19 GMT -5 by MizoreYukii Creator Musings is a Sims 4 modder, poser/animator, and CC creator hangout server with a tutorial/resource directory, help channels, and mod/cc/sims 4 news channels! Twitter \| Tumblr \| Patreon \| My Discord

rawe202 New Member Posts: 5	How do I create custom heads/bodyparts? Oct 6, 2019 4:21:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rawe202 on Oct 6, 2019 4:21:53 GMT -5 Thanks you so much for the help, I really appreciate it. I'll go and check out the different links and tips. :D

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How do I create custom heads/bodyparts? Nov 10, 2019 14:54:29 GMT -5 sammoyke, MizoreYukii, and 2 more like this

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Post by rawe202 on Nov 10, 2019 14:54:29 GMT -5

After a while with working on the uv maps, weight painting, getting used to the sims4studio and skininator, and many hours of ingame testing, the custom bodyparts turned out quite well. It even have full facial features. :D

Last Edit: Nov 10, 2019 15:08:42 GMT -5 by rawe202

ribbonkitten Member Posts: 12	How do I create custom heads/bodyparts? Jul 1, 2020 12:18:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ribbonkitten on Jul 1, 2020 12:18:42 GMT -5 Is this the same general process you would use to make something like this? I know this is Adventure Time, but I am wanting to make anime 3d model sims personally. Princess Bubblegum Head, Hair and Dress


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