Hey, this looks like a great tutorial! Unfortunately, it's a bit much for me to take in now, so I'll try it when I'm done with my current projects. C:

Something you might want to add- Mac users cannot use the GIMP or Photoshop dds plugins (and we can't use paint.net at all). However, if I am correct in assuming that the dds file for this type of thing is like the other ones used for sims clothing, in that it doesn't need to have everything on it's own layer, then Mac users should easily be able to make this work with the help of a useful program called Aorta. (which I believe is free, I downloaded so many programs in my search for the right one, that I can't remember if I have a trial or the full version) Aorta will convert images from dds to png and back again, and if there's transparency involved, add a mask. It'll also do those mappy things that I don't use because I mostly convert textures and masks with it. I've been able to retexture clothing and add masks without any problems, and without a dds plugin. (My mesh problems are another story)

I dunno how many mac users would actually benefit from this knowledge, as it seems to me like I am the only gamer who uses Mac. *sigh* But there you go, hope that was helpful.

When I try to open the DDS file, it keeps saying it's an unkown file type. I can't open it at all. (I'm using GIMP btw)

You need the GIMP dds plugin. C:

It won't work. I downloaded it and double-clicked it, but it just keeps saying error at me. I hate this stupid computer sometimes. /kick of hate

*cough* Are you using a Mac? Or a windows that's too old?

I have a Vista. It's just decided to get pissy at me now that it's found out that it's not the latest model anymore. It can't find a Windows 7 to strangle, so it's taking it's anger out on me. D:

Okay, I know it's kinda tricky. You have to stick the .exe file in your plugins folder, and you have to have GIMP 2.6 or later. That's pretty much all I can get from the website, try reading the documentation on the plugin?

do you know what i can do to stop my computer telling me that access is denied when i try to do this? windows 7 is making everything 10x harder to do with all the protection, i cant even use helper monkey with windows 7 it wont allow it i have to manually put everything in ... lol

Are you an administrator on your computer? If you are, I can't really help you. I'm a mac user. xD If not, you might need to be.

Hi, im stuck at the beginning already Does anyone have a link for a DDS Plugin for Photoshop elements 6? i cant find one anywhere!! its getting frustrating!


Lovely tutorial btw!

EDIT: Im.. eh. im blind haha i didnt see the link on top of the tutorial! -.-'

Alaina (daluved1), thank you very much for this easy to follow tutorial! It's the first time I've ever tried to do anything custom and my shirt came out perfect

Ok I'm following the steps i should and I'm stuck on Part 2 Step 3. I use Paint.net and i cant figure our how to get my image on the .DDS. I was previously using GIMP but on GIMP i was stuck on Part 2 Step 2. With GIMP i couldnt get the .DDS to paste. Anyway, this is making me mad that i cant do this. So far, i've been stuck on the same step for about 2 hours. I really need some help on what I'm doing wrong. Could you explain how to use paint.net a little more?

Everything looks great, I created my first design tonight with very little problems. It's awesome!

However, how do you change the color of the shirt in the preview from the default white w/ blue sleeves? It's not really a big deal, I've just seen other people doing it and I want to be able to as well.

This is my first time doing this so bear with me. I just downloaded the CAS Texture Unitool on a MAC but when i try to open the CAS Texture Unitool the CasTextureUnitool.exe automaticly opens in photoshop. What should i run it in.

Okay I'm a noob. I'm using Paint.net. You were using Delphy's CAS Thing Yeah? Well how do you do it on Paint.net? Sorry If this bothers you
Scobs x

hey great tut!!! (all 3 of them)

so, after three days I finally managed to make a nice tee, tough it looks a bit weird since there's a horizontal line in the middle of the chest... i did retexture, so i think it's probably a mesh thing... bah... i'll just ignore it for now... or maybe learn how to mesh... i'll figure it out later.

Really, thanx an lot!



BTW, i dedicate to you my very first post !

Ok, I saved the picture of the shirt as a .DDS file but when I try to open up the picture in Photoshop or Paint.NET, it wont come up, please help me.

Thanks For Answers )

Would this tutorial work if I wanted to split up a full body outfit (bikini) into separate top and bottom sections? Thanks

I am using photoshop cs4 and it's not letting me import the dds file

i'm using gimp and its not letting me import the dds file because its an "unknown file type"
help?

What Does Cas Mean?

Create-A-Sim. Its in the game where you create your new sims.

Hi I've downloaded CTU fine and gimp 2.6 But i don't know how to get the DDS plugin working for GIMP. I saved it in the plugins folder for GIMP in program files but still whenever i try and open a DDS file it just says cannot open this file not a supported file type or something like that. But can you please help ????

*DDS-plug-in for GIMP = gimp-dds-win32-2.0.7 http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/#download
To install, extract these files to your GIMP plugins directory. This directory is usually located at: C:\Program Files\GIMP-2.0\lib\gimp\2.0\plug-ins