Lot Editor - Help

[greyveil 37]

Date: 6/14/2005 2:16:05 PM Author: McGriddle  

I downloaded the following:

Belton Lofts

Greywood Lofts

Harvard Condos

Oakendell Lofts

I want to make them plopable.

They do not show up in my LE or PLUGINMAN.

In the past I usually delete the original desc. and .lot files and re-do them in the 2 file managers.

But the files listed above are .dat....so....what do I do to make them plopable?

Thanks.

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Issue 1: you do realize there is a bug in sc4 that will not allow you to plop functioning residencial buildings?

 

Issue 2: all the files are merged into 1 dat file, for these files you will need to contact the author and request a release of the individual files, it will be upto the author to release these.

[cp702 2]

How do i get transit networks to connect to my lots in Lot Editor (like ferry terminal, grand railroad station, etc.)?

[eddiem 2]

You should start with Tutorial to Transit Enabled Lots .

[feelgood 0]

Err... Excuse me, but I can`t find the answer for my questions ( or I don`t really understand it. I`m a $%&^! for LE). Here are my questions:

1) I modify some default lots and want it to be growables but to no avail . When I use save as, a .lot is created but no .desc or another file (forgot what it is). I know that if we want to change the number of occupants in this lot, I need to edit the .desc file. So, how do I do it?

2) Some lots that I`ve downloaded are never used (like simgoober lots) while some are not (like kinzie tower or any NDEX buildings).

3) In properties, some are listed with red circles with an X in the middle. Will this be a problem for the lot to be in the game as I know that it means the file or prop or ... is missing .

I hope I can get the answer soon. Thank you in advance.

[simzebu 19]

Is it possible to replace a building with one of a different kind? I want to replace an airport building with a seaport building. (wierd, I know, but if it works you'll see why on the STEX)

[jeronij 13]

Hi, I

[simzebu 19]

well, those ideas didn't work, so I think I will just try re doing the whole lot starting with the stock seaport. my only problem is that I can't change the lot size in the LE. I want it to be 20x10, like the original. but my stock one is 11x5 or something.

[schmolly 1]

Hi this is my first post ok. I'm Having some trouble with LE. When I start it up it causes an error does any one know how to fix this? or get a new one? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[mrbisonm 1,620]

Hi schmolly and welcome to Simtropolis.

I would like to have more details about the errors that you get with the LE. Does a window open and say error? What does it say? Or what else does the LE do when you open it? Please give more details.

 

mrb

[redgy 1]

hi this may sound realy dumb but where do i find the Lot Editor software thing

[eddiem 2]

You'll find it at Simcity.com .

[redgy 1]

thx one other thing all though this probally wrong place 2 ask but can u use/install/run Building Architect Tool with sim city+rush hour or do u need simcity Deluxe

[Bones1 96]

Simcity 4 Deluxe = Simcity 4 + Rush Hour.

So, you don't need Deluxe if you already have Rush Hour.

[schmolly 1]

Date: 6/21/2005 11:13:12 PM
Author: mrbisonm

Hi schmolly and welcome to Simtropolis.

I would like to have more details about the errors that you get with the LE. Does a window open and say error? What does it say? Or what else does the LE do when you open it? Please give more details.

mrb

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Hi when I start up the program it causes an error in . It is really anoying me because I need to use it. That is the only information I can give you. It opens up and the caption of the program changes and then it causes an error. Can you help?

[eddiem 2]

Date: 6/23/2005 2:28:13 AM Author: schmolly  Hi when I start up the program it causes an error in . It is really anoying me because I need to use it. That is the only information I can give you. It opens up and the caption of the program changes and then it causes an error. Can you help?

Try removing all the files from the MyDocs\simcity4\plugins folder and see if LE works.

Eddie.

[nealos101 20]

Ok... here my problem...

did my first bat, rendered it and placed it in landmarks in the plugin manager...

 

searching for it's building file... I can't find it...

 

but if I make a bigger lot... as in 20x20... I find it... here's the result...

 

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxVVVxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxVVVxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

x = building's boundary

V = The building's location that appears in the preview

 

please note I scaled it in GMAX.

 

The problem is visually it fits on a 3x3 lot but with boundarys, it can fit in a minimum of about 15x3. WTF??? 

 

Please help! My first BAT and I don't want to loose it all over again.

 

Thanks

 

Nealos101.

[eddiem 2]

From what I can understand from the diagram, it looks as though the buildiing is 3x3 but the LODs are 20x3. If you look at the *.sc4model properties in Plugin Manager, you will see the actual dimensions.

Eddie.

[nealos101 20]

Ah... Refitted LODs in BAT, and sign barrier much smaller now.  Thanks eddiem! very much appreciated!

Nealos101.

[joeynymets 19]

i got 2 questions

 

Question 1

Can i change the price of the lot i have made?

 

Question 2

I am making a transportation lot, can i change the passenger capacity of the lot??

 

Thanks in advanced

[eddiem 2]

LE Prop can be used to change some settings. iLive Reader or DatGen can change most settings. All can be found in Modding Files area .
Eddie

[joeynymets 19]

Im confused with both ilive reader and Datgen, Is there a tutorial for these to help me change the cost and passenger capacity?

[eddiem 2]

See stickies in Modding - Open Discussion .

[joeynymets 19]

Thanks eddiem but i have one more question, on Lot Editor (LE) what do the color coded purple squares mean. How can i plop them?

[eddiem 2]

If you mean these, they are transit enabled tiles. There's a tutorial somewhere, can't remember at the moment. Yes I can, it's Tutorial to Transit Enabled Lots

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//2005y07m01d_030905750.jpg align=baseline>

[joeynymets 19]

Thanks but if i just start the lot in an aready transit enabled lot do i have to do it again?

[eddiem 2]

No, should be ok, just remember that you can't move the TE tiles in the LE.
Eddie

[KurtangleTN 10]

Hi i have a problem with the lot editor, it dont close. Well it looks like it does, But its still running in the background and i have to end it by cntrl alt delete..

Anybodey else have this problem and have a fix for it?

[Pichupy 0]

Hi! I have a little problem... I've made my building, added the textures and exported it. I open PM and choose its category (Low wealth CS) and click ok. I go to LE and choose a lot of the same kind... but, when I open the 'building' tab, I don't get the 'Replace item' or 'replace family' buttons (just an 'add family' button) so I can't go on editing my bat. Does anyone know why this happens or/and how can I fix it? Thanks

[simzebu 19]

I'm having a problem editing the seaport. First of all, I can't change the lot size. but I figure I might as well make it the same size as the standard. So I go on and edit the lot and have it perfect, but it won't let me save as. And I don't want to replace the original.
So basicly:
A)Is there any other way to change the size and
B) how can I save without replacing the original.

[DJGspinNhitz 7]

ok, this might sound dumb, but I moved and when I did I moved all my files cities and all to my laptop, which in turn didn't have enough RAM now I got enough RAM game runs fine, however the lot editor won't run, I reinstalled it, it freezes up. I tried the stuff they said at EA site but no avail, and I know they won't respond so I came to you guys for help. How to I get it to work, it ran fine at home on the desktop. laptop specs 2.4g P4, 630ram, 32mb radon graphics card. Please please help, I need to fix a couple of naval lots so maybe they will plop right instead of always sinking to sealevel and driving me nuts. thanks GQ