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simour
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Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content May 12, 2015 10:28:15 GMT -5

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Post by simour on May 12, 2015 10:28:15 GMT -5

I tried ot do this with an object but only received this error.

The Sims 4 Studio - Version 2.4.1.8

System.AggregateException: One or more errors occurred. ---> System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

at S4Studio.Core.CloneEngine.<>c__DisplayClass37.<CloneObj>b__26(ModelThumbnailBoundsListResource x) in c:\Workspace\Sims4Studio\TheS4Studio\S4Studio.core\CloneEngine.cs:line 1135

at System.Linq.Enumerable.WhereSelectArrayIterator`2.MoveNext()

at System.Linq.Enumerable.FirstOrDefault[TSource](IEnumerable`1 source)

at S4Studio.Core.CloneEngine.CloneObj(CloneObjectOptions opts, IResourceProvider game, Sims4FileTable game_filetable, UInt64 instance, String creator) in c:\Workspace\Sims4Studio\TheS4Studio\S4Studio.core\CloneEngine.cs:line 1134

at S4Studio.MainWindow.<>c__DisplayClassff.<CloneOBJChoicePage_OnCommit>b__fa() in c:\Workspace\Sims4Studio\TheS4Studio\S4Studio\UI\MainWindow.xaml.cs:line 3238

at S4Studio.LoadingScreen.<>c__DisplayClass2.<Show>b__0() in c:\Workspace\Sims4Studio\TheS4Studio\S4Studio\UI\LoadingScreen.xaml.cs:line 39

at System.Threading.Tasks.Task.InnerInvoke()

at System.Threading.Tasks.Task.Execute()

--- End of inner exception stack trace ---

at S4Studio.LoadingScreen.<>c__DisplayClass2.<Show>b__1() in c:\Workspace\Sims4Studio\TheS4Studio\S4Studio\UI\LoadingScreen.xaml.cs:line 48

at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs)

at MS.Internal.Threading.ExceptionFilterHelper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate method, Object args, Int32 numArgs, Delegate catchHandler)

---> (Inner Exception #0) System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

at S4Studio.Core.CloneEngine.<>c__DisplayClass37.<CloneObj>b__26(ModelThumbnailBoundsListResource x) in c:\Workspace\Sims4Studio\TheS4Studio\S4Studio.core\CloneEngine.cs:line 1135

at System.Linq.Enumerable.WhereSelectArrayIterator`2.MoveNext()

at System.Linq.Enumerable.FirstOrDefault[TSource](IEnumerable`1 source)

at S4Studio.Core.CloneEngine.CloneObj(CloneObjectOptions opts, IResourceProvider game, Sims4FileTable game_filetable, UInt64 instance, String creator) in c:\Workspace\Sims4Studio\TheS4Studio\S4Studio.core\CloneEngine.cs:line 1134

at S4Studio.MainWindow.<>c__DisplayClassff.<CloneOBJChoicePage_OnCommit>b__fa() in c:\Workspace\Sims4Studio\TheS4Studio\S4Studio\UI\MainWindow.xaml.cs:line 3238

at S4Studio.LoadingScreen.<>c__DisplayClass2.<Show>b__0() in c:\Workspace\Sims4Studio\TheS4Studio\S4Studio\UI\LoadingScreen.xaml.cs:line 39

at System.Threading.Tasks.Task.InnerInvoke()

at System.Threading.Tasks.Task.Execute()<---

It doesn't seem to highlight like any other objects I click on and I just get this error.

cabaretchatnoir
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Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content May 13, 2015 0:39:57 GMT -5

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Post by cabaretchatnoir on May 13, 2015 0:39:57 GMT -5

Hi,

Another creator and I are curious on why we need the original mesh object in-game for CAS items post the newest version of Love. I could clone the CAS part fine and have it work on its own, but now it seems to be requiring the mesh. Is this a change to the system, a new button needs to be pushed, or something mesh creator side? Obviously we want to follow TOUs, but it struck us as odd that it changed.

Thanks

If this isn't the right location (people are posting more technical things so...) point me to the right thread and i will ask it there.

cab

orangemittens
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Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content May 14, 2015 20:41:48 GMT -5

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Post by orangemittens on May 14, 2015 20:41:48 GMT -5

Hi simour, I apologize for having missed your post when you posted it. What item is it that's giving you this problem? Is it still happening if you try it in 2.4.1.9?

Hi cabaretchatnoir, CAS recolors can be made in one of two ways.

The first method, which is a good way if you're doing changes to the fabric pattern or some similar change, is to click the Recolor button. This will pull only the resources necessary to change the diffuse texture (the colored one you see on the Studio tab).

The second method, which is what you will need to do if you're making changes to your recolor that expose previously unexposed areas of skin, is to click the Create 3D mesh button. This will pull all the resources into the .package including the bump texture which you will probably need to change so you don't have EA bump artifacts showing on the newly exposed skin. It also pulls the mesh into the .package as the mesh and the bump are stored together in the GEOM resource.

If your recolor uses the first method you will not have the mesh in the .package. Because the mesh isn't in the .package the .package that does have the mesh in it needs to be included in the mods folder or else your recolor will not have a mesh to be displayed on in the game. If your recolor uses the second method it will have the mesh in the .package and it will be a standalone item capable of working in the game whether the original is in the mods folder or not.

This is always the way that Studio has done CAS items although the new front screen layout probably emphasizes this more than the old layout did. If any of that isn't clear please post again

Last Edit: May 14, 2015 20:45:17 GMT -5 by orangemittens

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cabaretchatnoir
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Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content May 16, 2015 20:54:56 GMT -5

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Post by cabaretchatnoir on May 16, 2015 20:54:56 GMT -5

Oh oh, I know that, but the mesh I used requires the original file in the game's mod file. I used to be able to create a clone that kept the mesh in the same file so I wouldn't need the original file in the game's mod file. But this changed with the mesh that I cloned after updating Sims4Studio, which I had to have the original file and my own content in game's mod file.

I was wondering if this was a change in the program or if this was something that is the mesh creator had designated in their file, or if this requires me to hit something different on the main menu. (normally I just click create a standalone.)

Sorry for the confusion.

cab

orangemittens
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Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content May 17, 2015 9:20:35 GMT -5

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Post by orangemittens on May 17, 2015 9:20:35 GMT -5

Nothing has changed in Studio or in the way CAS .packages are constructed by EA.

If you click Create Standalone you will generate a .package that has no mesh inside it. This .package will require the original item in your mods folder in order to display properly in the game.

If you want a .package that can display properly in the game without the original item you cloned being in the mods folder with the recolor then you need to use the Create 3D mesh option instead. This will generate a .package that has a mesh in it. This is the way Sims 4 Studio has always worked.

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grydon
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Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content Jun 14, 2015 7:50:17 GMT -5

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Post by grydon on Jun 14, 2015 7:50:17 GMT -5

Quick question, i downloaded this mod inabadromance.tumblr.com/tagged/default-replacement and it said i could recolour it but I don't know how to find it in sims4studio. i already put the package files in the sims4studio mod section in documents but i still cant find it. pleaseee help!

orangemittens
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Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content Jun 19, 2015 9:21:31 GMT -5

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Post by orangemittens on Jun 19, 2015 9:21:31 GMT -5

Hi grydon, welcome to Studio forums. The reason you aren't finding it is because the creator gave it a cost of 0 Simoleons. In Studio, to keep debug items off the thumbnail list of standard items, any object that has a cost of 0 Simoleons will only show up on the debug thumbnail list. If you use the buydebug cheat and type the word cell into the search bar this item will be easily found

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momginny
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Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content Jun 21, 2015 11:34:24 GMT -5

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Post by momginny on Jun 21, 2015 11:34:24 GMT -5

orangemittens I'm having a problem similar to one I've had before and am hoping you or someone else can help me out. I got permission from Simsfosure to change the text on their Unisex Star Wars Shirts for Kids (http://simsfosure.tumblr.com/post/121621088409/so-here-ya-go-some-star-wars-shirts-for-your) [edit: to simlish], and I have the textures ready, and their file in the mods folder, but can't get it to show up using the search bar or just scrolling through the kid's tops. I've tried every combination of search terms I can think of.
This is actually a problem I have fairly regularly (cc in the [clarification: S4S] mods folder not showing up as searchable). Sometimes a restart of my computer fixes it, sometimes waiting a few hours after my initial failure to find it. Am I just really spacing on the correct way to search today, or do you think there's a larger issue going on? I have Joy, btw. Should I downgrade back to Love, maybe?

Last Edit: Jun 21, 2015 11:45:18 GMT -5 by momginny

orangemittens
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Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content Jun 21, 2015 14:51:23 GMT -5

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Post by orangemittens on Jun 21, 2015 14:51:23 GMT -5

The easiest thing to search by is whatever they are using for their creator name in the CAS Part resource. For this item the creator used the name silvsss. I typed that in the search bar and the item came right up:

Had I looked at the item's swatches in the game before searching it would have shown up with its thumbnails also. You also need to be sure Studio is closed when you add things to the Studio Mods folder. Once the item has been added only then should you open Studio and search for it. If you add an item to the Studio Mods folder while Studio is open it will not show up until you close and reopen Studio. There is no difference in the way Love and Joy handle custom content in the Studio mods folder so switching versions will not make a difference.

Last Edit: Jun 21, 2015 14:52:39 GMT -5 by orangemittens

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momginny New Member Posts: 5	Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content Jun 21, 2015 16:18:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by momginny on Jun 21, 2015 16:18:40 GMT -5 All good things to know! I hadn't even thought to search by creator name (since I use the same prefix on my CC as my creator name to avoid confusion) and was just searching by the file name. Thank you!

orangemittens Administrator Posts: 12,297	Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content Jun 22, 2015 6:37:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by orangemittens on Jun 22, 2015 6:37:28 GMT -5 You're welcome
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xtessaxx
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Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content Jun 29, 2015 11:55:22 GMT -5

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Post by xtessaxx on Jun 29, 2015 11:55:22 GMT -5

Hi! I have a problem with eye colors I make (it's kinda hard to explain but here we go)
I follow any tutorial and the package is done so I place it in the sims 4 mods folder.
When I go to CAS and click on the sim's eyes the color is not there at all.
When I add another sim and click on the eyes my cc eye color is the only one you see and the other color's are gone.
I'm new to this and I tried EVERYTHING I can think of but it still happens.
It's only with eye colors because I made a eyeliner the exact same way and it worked fine.
What am I doing wrong?

Last Edit: Jun 29, 2015 11:59:03 GMT -5 by xtessaxx

orangemittens Administrator Posts: 12,297	Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content Jun 29, 2015 12:38:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by orangemittens on Jun 29, 2015 12:38:14 GMT -5 Hi xtessaxx, welcome to Studio forums. If you post the eye recolor that's giving you trouble I can take a look at it.
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xtessaxx New Member Posts: 5	Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content Jul 3, 2015 7:20:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by xtessaxx on Jul 3, 2015 7:20:25 GMT -5 I tried but it says my file is to big (error). Can I mail it to you?

orangemittens Administrator Posts: 12,297	Create a Standalone Recolor of Custom Content Jul 3, 2015 11:33:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by orangemittens on Jul 3, 2015 11:33:58 GMT -5 Hi xtessaxx, the easiest way to share files is to get a Dropbox account. It's free online space that's very easy to use.
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Post by simour on May 12, 2015 10:28:15 GMT -5

Post by cabaretchatnoir on May 13, 2015 0:39:57 GMT -5

Post by orangemittens on May 14, 2015 20:41:48 GMT -5

Post by cabaretchatnoir on May 16, 2015 20:54:56 GMT -5

Post by orangemittens on May 17, 2015 9:20:35 GMT -5

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Post by momginny on Jun 21, 2015 11:34:24 GMT -5

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