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fekoll
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How to add colors (or texture?) to a CC that doesn't have? Sept 1, 2021 14:02:18 GMT -5

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Post by fekoll on Sept 1, 2021 14:02:18 GMT -5

Hi. So, i would like help to understand how can i add colors to this mod: notegain.tumblr.com/post/109195022028/nightcrawler-tail-unisex

The creator of the mod allows for others to modify the mod (recolor or better, add colors in my case) so, i'm not doing anything wrong here.
***1.You may use my meshes and textures and/or parts of them to create new content. You don’t need to take permission, but please add a link to the original creation.***
notegain.tumblr.com/private/102203382558/tumblr_nesdcfdGo81u2qf7o

The color of the tail is tied to the Sims skin and blush (makeup) can affect it. What i want is to create 3 different versions, with colors (one black, other red and other purple) and to not be tied to the skin colors nor to be affected by makeup too. The problem is that i don't know how to do that. I would like just to someone to point me to the right tutorials please.

Check the image, these are files of the mod:

Last Edit: Sept 1, 2021 14:07:02 GMT -5 by fekoll

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How to add colors (or texture?) to a CC that doesn't have? Sept 1, 2021 15:31:40 GMT -5 menaceman44 and fekoll like this

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Post by mauvemorn on Sept 1, 2021 15:31:40 GMT -5

Hi. Simply editing the texture will not work, you must edit the uvs and include the mesh. The author allows it so long you will credit them

first image - a cube, 3d model

second image - its 2d representation, uvs

third image - how the texture will be projected on a cube if you represent it this way

The process of creating a 2d representation of a 3d model to define how the texture will be projected on its surface is called uv unwrapping.

The tail is uv unwrapped on the cheek. If you will recolor that area of the texture, it will be projected on the cheek as well.

To avoid it, you need to move the uvs away from the cheek, in the accessory area

- open the package in s4s, in the Mesh tab export all lods;

- open lod0, select s4studio_mesh_1, switch to edit mode (TAB), in UV editor press A to select everything, then assign the template above to the background;

- press R 90 to rotate the mesh, then G and move it in the Bicep R Bicep L area;

- press S to scale to fit that area. Press S X to shrink horizontally and S Y to scale vertically;

- click on UVs, choose Export uv layout, save the blend;

- open lod1, assign the exported uv layout to the background and match the existing uvs to it;

- do the same for all lods;

- in s4s go to Crete 3d mesh, clone any Base game bracelet, import all blends there;

- using the exported uv layout, create all textures

Last Edit: Sept 1, 2021 15:33:47 GMT -5 by mauvemorn

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How to add colors (or texture?) to a CC that doesn't have? Sept 1, 2021 17:25:31 GMT -5

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Post by fekoll on Sept 1, 2021 17:25:31 GMT -5

Sept 1, 2021 15:31:40 GMT -5 mauvemorn said:

Hi. Simply editing the texture will not work, you must edit the uvs and include the mesh. The author allows it so long you will credit them

first image - a cube, 3d model

second image - its 2d representation, uvs

third image - how the texture will be projected on a cube if you represent it this way

The process of creating a 2d representation of a 3d model to define how the texture will be projected on its surface is called uv unwrapping.

The tail is uv unwrapped on the cheek. If you will recolor that area of the texture, it will be projected on the cheek as well.

To avoid it, you need to move the uvs away from the cheek, in the accessory area

- open the package in s4s, in the Mesh tab export all lods;

- open lod0, select s4studio_mesh_1, switch to edit mode (TAB), in UV editor press A to select everything, then assign the template above to the background;

- press R 90 to rotate the mesh, then G and move it in the Bicep R Bicep L area;

- press S to scale to fit that area. Press S X to shrink horizontally and S Y to scale vertically;

- click on UVs, choose Export uv layout, save the blend;

- open lod1, assign the exported uv layout to the background and match the existing uvs to it;

- do the same for all lods;

- in s4s go to Crete 3d mesh, clone any Base game bracelet, import all blends there;

- using the exported uv layout, create all textures

Wow, thank you so much! So, the orange thing, do they need to be all exactly line up with each other in that area in Blender? Or they just need to be inside those two areas? And after i create the textures, i import this image file in the acessory package/mod/CC (with the UVs from the tail CC) i just created? That's it?

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How to add colors (or texture?) to a CC that doesn't have? Sept 1, 2021 18:17:50 GMT -5 fekoll likes this

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Post by mauvemorn on Sept 1, 2021 18:17:50 GMT -5

You mean when editing different blends for lods? Yes, in the same exact place.

You use the exported uv layout as a guide where to put your textures. Once you’re done with that, delete the uv layout from the image

Also, I forgot to tell you to edit Region map and Category.
So after you clone a bracelet and import your lods and textures in the package, go to the Warehouse tab, there you will see Region map, click on entries and then change the layer of whatever is in there to 0 and Regiontype to Base. This will prevent long sleeves tops from hiding the tail.
then change the category to arm band. This will allow you to use this tail with bracelets

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How to add colors (or texture?) to a CC that doesn't have? Sept 1, 2021 19:41:46 GMT -5

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Post by fekoll on Sept 1, 2021 19:41:46 GMT -5

Sept 1, 2021 18:17:50 GMT -5 mauvemorn said:

You mean when editing different blends for lods? Yes, in the same exact place.

You use the exported uv layout as a guide where to put your textures. Once you’re done with that, delete the uv layout from the image

Also, I forgot to tell you to edit Region map and Category.
So after you clone a bracelet and import your lods and textures in the package, go to the Warehouse tab, there you will see Region map, click on entries and then change the layer of whatever is in there to 0 and Regiontype to Base. This will prevent long sleeves tops from hiding the tail.
then change the category to arm band. This will allow you to use this tail with bracelets

Ok, so, i have a problem with the recolor of the texture or creation of the texture. Like, the original mod doesn't have one since it uses the skin of the Sim to have it's colors, if i color this UV/mesh (sorry if i'm saying the wrong term here), it looks strange (first image) and it loses the details the tail has (second image). Also, this (third image) is how the UV/mesh looks after i extracted from Blender. Is this right?

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

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How to add colors (or texture?) to a CC that doesn't have? Sept 1, 2021 19:58:12 GMT -5 fekoll likes this

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Post by mauvemorn on Sept 1, 2021 19:58:12 GMT -5

yes, this is what it looks like
You can make the black paint lighter or you can bake ambient occlusion and color it instead of using a flat color
theslyd.tumblr.com/post/145955896221/tutorial-how-to-bake-shadow-for-clothing-i

Last Edit: Sept 1, 2021 19:59:29 GMT -5 by mauvemorn

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How to add colors (or texture?) to a CC that doesn't have? Sept 1, 2021 20:07:07 GMT -5

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Post by fekoll on Sept 1, 2021 20:07:07 GMT -5

Sept 1, 2021 19:58:12 GMT -5 mauvemorn said:

yes, this is what it looks like
You can make the black paint lighter or you can bake ambient occlusion and color it instead of using a flat color
theslyd.tumblr.com/post/145955896221/tutorial-how-to-bake-shadow-for-clothing-i

Great. Thank you for all the help again. :Tup

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How to add colors (or texture?) to a CC that doesn't have? Sept 2, 2021 1:04:18 GMT -5

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Post by Fwecka (Lolabellesims) on Sept 2, 2021 1:04:18 GMT -5

So, just to add to Mauvemorn's advice--which you should follow always as she knows what she's doing--I thought I'd interrupt this thread with some links to look at.

This one explains how to use your UV layout as a template for your recolors. And just as Mauvemorn said, you delete the UV layout once you're done making your texture.

Here is a template showing where CAS items should go. If you plan on making more CC this is something you will use again and again so hang onto it.

Once you've baked shadows onto your mesh, you can use this procedure to make it so that the shadows show through your texture. Or, if you're just using a solid color, you can use the Curves function in Photoshop (Image > Adjustments > Curves). Don't worry if you can't get the color exactly the way you want. I use it sometimes just to give the baked shadow map some color, any color, then I use Hue/Saturation to adjust the color (Image > Adjustments > Hue/Saturation). So, if you're using a patterned texture, use the tutorial I linked above, but if you're using just one color, use the Curves function.

To make your colors darker or lighter, it's better to use Levels (Image > Adjustment > Levels) rather than Brightness/Contrast. Brightness/Contrast makes the colors look washed out and faded.

Looking for a start-to-finish clothing tutorial? Here ya go. Look no further and download here. Please note: this tutorial is outdated. I'm working on a new one.


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How to add colors (or texture?) to a CC that doesn't have?

Post by fekoll on Sept 1, 2021 14:02:18 GMT -5

Post by mauvemorn on Sept 1, 2021 15:31:40 GMT -5

Post by fekoll on Sept 1, 2021 17:25:31 GMT -5

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Post by fekoll on Sept 1, 2021 19:41:46 GMT -5

Post by mauvemorn on Sept 1, 2021 19:58:12 GMT -5

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