SimsZip
 
 

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  Having problems with Zipped Files?
Download this program and install it. Save your zipped files to your desktop and open this program from your Start Menu and Click on Simsplus! You will find the program there. Drag your zipped files to SimsZip! They will be installed automatically! Please note your game must be installed on your "C" drive for it to work. SimsZip does not support house files or roofs, those will not work. Please do not try them with this program.
 
 
 
 
 

THE SIMS MENU EDITOR

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You can change the interaction names that come up when you click on an object! Simply drag the .iff file into The Sims Menu Editor. It will list all the names that come up on the pie menus. Double-click on one to change it. When finished just save and the new names will come up in the game.
 
 
 

Transmogrifier

The LushCreations.com website has closed, we provide access to transmogrifier freely to everyone as a community service. We only choose to offer it here to avoid people joining the yahoogroup in order to just get a version of the transmogrifier.We do not offer support for the transmogrifier, nor claim any intellectual property. Transmogrifier was created by Don Hopkins. We encourage everyone to please save copies of the transmogrifier to CD once you download. Save a little bandwidth if you will by doing so.

If you would like more information on The Sims Transmogrifier, you can join the Transmogrifier Yahoogroup. Reply to a questionnaire is required before access is granted.

Several version of the transmogrifier are made available here due to issues regarding certain platforms and objects. We suggest to everyone using Windows XP that they download both versions 1.0 and 1.4.

Version 1.0         is the most basic version, exports thumbails, thus requiring you to make your own. With this versioan always export ALL ZOOMS, ALL CHANNELS. Otherwise, it will generate some alpha channels and z-buffers, which you definitely don't want with this version.

Version 1.1         game generates thumbails. I suggest you try 1.2 first.

Version 1.2         Great for lovebed import/exportation. Issues with 1.4 occur and often cause freezing. If 1.2 doesn't work, you will need to revert to an earlier version.

Version 1.3         I rarely use this one, however if all else fails, give it a try.

Version 1.4         If you are running The Sims without any of the later expansion packs (UL & SS), you should be able to generate thumbails in game by placing the object on the lot and saving. However, you do want to verify thumbail change. Thumbail generation in later expansion packs has been reported as buggy and not supported.

Transmogrifier Documentation: - Contains the original tutorial.
Transmogrifying Tips:
Informative Archives: You can find many tips in the yahoogroup archives Transmogrifier Yahoogroup. Membership to the group is free.
Import Freezing: If transmogrifier is freezing during import, try renaming the IFF file to the number 0.iff, this often helps with any version and can save you a lot of headache.
Transmogrifier IDs: I can't say this enough, never remove your objects when transmogrifying. Transmogrifier generates new IDs, but removal of your older objects may result in duplicate IDs being issued with your magic cookie.
Magic Cookies: Magic cookies have all been issued, but it's very important to have one to avoid the generation of a ton of multiple IDs. We suggest that you join the Magic Cookie group, which serves only as a database keeping track of members magic cookies. Any number higher than 65535 may create a duplicate cookie due to truncated Hexadecimal numbers. Some research was done at the transmogrifier group which further explored problems with Magic Cookies. If you want to issue yourself a cookie, you want to make sure to check the ID in transmogrifier 1.4. Simply clone an object with your magic cookie and
Multiple "The Sims" Version Installation: You can install multiple versions of The Sims by following this instruction. First, make sure you have one big Hard Drive that could never possibly fill up in this day and age.
Second, install the expansion packs in order, applying as necessary the needed patches. You may have to search vigorously for some of the older patches. Install The Sims.
After completion, install any applicable Maxis add-ons and patches. Some of these may no longer be available at The Sims.com and I do not have a current list.
Once you have all version applicable patches and add-ons installed, create a copy of "The Sims" folder and name it "The Sims - TS."
Install all expansion packs in the same manner, adding patches & Maxis add-ons, then creating a copy such as "The Sims - LL" or "The Sims HP" and so on until you have a copy for each version. Installation in order is crucial and we suggest you run the game at least once inbetween each install to avoid any additional problems.
Once you have the versions installed, you may swap out the folders for gameplay, but remember this Important Tip, do not forget to copy your user-created add-ons to the version you are using. Transmogrifier may issue duplicate IDs to your objects if you do not keep them installed. Never remove your objects when transmogrifying.
Testing Tips: We advise you test in every expansion pack that is applicable to the item.
 
 

From Simpose.com, Simpose-ium is a more sophisticated program for viewing and modeling sims created by Clive Pygott.
 

Available at the Simpose.com website, you will find important documentation and we suggest you read it.

Simposeium enables the user to create all sorts of different effects for pictures. While it doesn't serve any useful purpose to the average person, developers may find it useful for adding a little style and flare to their skin images.

How to insert files:
Meshes should be inserted like this:
Obj = skn files
Tex = bmp files
 

Do not input cmx files

M = male
F = female
B = Boy
C = Girl
P = Props

Each of these except props have three folders Body, Hands, Head.
So, if you have B300MaFit_01.skn & B300MaFitLgt_Bob.bmp, the skn file would go in: ObjM/Body/ and the bmp would go in: TexM/Body/

Hands must be loaded seperately and can be found in our default recovery packs located in Skins. You may only attach 3 props at a time.

SimShow lets you preview your own custom "skins" for Sims characters. Edit the skins in any paint program, then preview them using the SimShow tool!
After downloading and running the installer, just go to C:\Program Files\Maxis\SimShow (or whatever folder you specified during SimShow installation) and double-click the SimShow icon.

  Follow the instructions and learn how to create your own head and body textures. Then view them in SimShow and export them to The Sims!
After downloading and running the installer, just go to C:\Program Files\Maxis\SimShow Tutorial (or whatever folder you specified during SimShow installation) and double-click the SimShow Tutorial icon.