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Post by Pyroclastic on Jun 12, 2022 17:44:15 GMT -5
Hello, can somebody please explain to me how can I add a normal map to a CAS item that does not support them (the button to import it is unavailable) and how to set it up in the warehouse?
I'm trying to add body details to sims by using the tattoo slot, from my research on the forum I've gathered that I need to add a RLES image resource to the warehouse, and then make a Geometry one and use the data from the RLES to have it referenced in the Geometry resource.
I tried adding a normalmap into the material tab of the geometry, but when I try to save the package I encounter an error.
I'd really appreciate is someone could help me, I'd also love to know if it's possible to classify it as makeup of some kind so it can be regulated in game with the opacity slider
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Post by Pyroclastic on Jun 13, 2022 6:20:09 GMT -5
oh well, I managed to solve this on some level and given there are no tutorials on this and I can't post in the relevant section, here goes :
1 add your resource as DST IMAGE - take note of their warehouse data tab (instance, group, type)
2 go to the GEOMETRY resource in the warehouse, scroll down to the MATERIAL tab in their data section
3 add a node in item redaction. Set the count to 0, the field to NORMALMAP, float to TEXTURE, and under the KEY section insert the datas of the DST resource
Currently researching on doing this for CAS items that don't have a geometry, so if anyone has an idea on how to do this please reply
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Post by mauvemorn on Jun 13, 2022 15:08:18 GMT -5
Hi. I think you did it right |
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Post by Pyroclastic on Jun 13, 2022 16:08:12 GMT -5
Hi. I think you did it righthi there! I saw that one but I was setting the normal in the CASresource and the tutorial didn't mention how to link the normals in the material so it was trial and error. Do you have any idea how to make something like a tattoo use a normal map, given there isn't a geometry resource? I'm trying to use a fake mesh, the same the base game assigns to some accessories, and I'm wondering if there's any way to trick the game into believing the mesh exists and apply the normal on the base body. If you have any suggestions, I'd love to explore my options 🙏 |
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Post by mauvemorn on Jun 13, 2022 16:37:41 GMT -5
have you tried cloning gloves, importing maps, changing the category to tattoo, then changing the composition method?
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Post by Pyroclastic on Jun 13, 2022 17:01:03 GMT -5
have you tried cloning gloves, importing maps, changing the category to tattoo, then changing the composition method? nope, what do you mean with composition method? |
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Post by mauvemorn on Jun 13, 2022 18:20:25 GMT -5
In the warehouse tab there’s “CAS part”. Click on it and type “composition” in the search bar to the right. You will see 0, which means the texture does not blend with the skin. You can change that number to that of tattoo or whatever type of skin detail that you want
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Post by Pyroclastic on Jun 14, 2022 7:38:32 GMT -5
In the warehouse tab there’s “CAS part”. Click on it and type “composition” in the search bar to the right. You will see 0, which means the texture does not blend with the skin. You can change that number to that of tattoo or whatever type of skin detail that you want tried starting as gloves, importing the relevant textures,changed category to tattoo, normal map node was already set up, changed the composition to 1, nothing shows in game. Any ideas? should I also change something in the additional texture space settin in the caspart? Also I appreciate the help <3 |
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Post by mauvemorn on Jun 14, 2022 13:31:18 GMT -5
Could you please share the package? Nothing showed up as in the item is not in the catalogue in-game or no normal map? If the later, make sure you're checking on the highest graphics settings
Not sure about other settings, but in theory, no
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Post by Pyroclastic on Jun 15, 2022 3:53:39 GMT -5
Could you please share the package? Nothing showed up as in the item is not in the catalogue in-game or no normal map? If the later, make sure you're checking on the highest graphics settings Not sure about other settings, but in theory, no of course! thank you so much for checking this ufile.io/bv7wv7xg it's a vein overlay, more of an experiment since I plan to add normals for muscles and face details such as dimples My game runs on max settings, sometimes when I tried various categories in s4studio it didn't even show up as selectable in CAS, it should be equippable but nothing shows up visually nonetheless, thank you for any insight you can shed on this |
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Post by Pyroclastic on Jun 23, 2022 8:13:11 GMT -5
Could you please share the package? Nothing showed up as in the item is not in the catalogue in-game or no normal map? If the later, make sure you're checking on the highest graphics settings Not sure about other settings, but in theory, no hey did you manage to crack this by chance? |
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Post by mauvemorn on Jun 23, 2022 16:22:59 GMT -5
Hi. Unfortunately no. The normal map is not made correctly but even if you were to fix it, it would still not work. It is tied to geometry of the specific package, not in general, unfortunately. Thought maybe someone else knows a way out but there is most likely none. The only solution is to make an entire full-body nude mesh and use the normal map for it only
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Post by Pyroclastic on Jun 24, 2022 14:15:46 GMT -5
Hi. Unfortunately no. The normal map is not made correctly but even if you were to fix it, it would still not work. It is tied to geometry of the specific package, not in general, unfortunately. Thought maybe someone else knows a way out but there is most likely none. The only solution is to make an entire full-body nude mesh and use the normal map for it only hey thanks for trying anyway, you're truly a gem for helping so many new creators <3 I thought about making a invisible texture mesh and use it as full overlay, though I'm afraid it could stress the game too much and I'm on the fence about it, but I might give it a shot! |
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Post by mauvemorn on Jun 24, 2022 14:39:47 GMT -5
This would also lead to problems with alpha hair or other content that utilises transparency. Usually people just make a more detailed body and add such details to it
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