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[watercitymadero 805]

1 hour ago, Barroco Hispano said:

@art128  @ohdude 

Here I try to explain why that error happens.

I posted a method to fix it a few weeks ago but it might be a bit complex.

A slightly simpler way to do it would be

1. Download this plugin (Yes, you need photoshop but if you don't have it then use the old method that I expose in the post - Assuming you still keep the outputfiles -).

2. Open reader and find the "damaged" FSH and save it

 

Drag the fsh file to Photoshop

 

Follow step 3 of the old method

4. Click "save as" (If you get an error, try again and the save window will appear.) and select 32-bit ARGB etc and deselect the other options, please don't try to save it any other way because your fsh will be damaged

 

5. Open reader, insert the fsh, delete the old one, reindex, save and close. 

wow never thought the method I use to re-skin automatas could be applied to change corrupted fhs in BAT's props o whatever. Thanks 

[Dreadnought 8,231]

3 hours ago, AP said:

Can some of the experianced lot creators tell my why I do not quite like this yet:

What is missing?

Yo, guy --

Germany -- or Denmark ?

The building looks a little too "clean" for me.  You need to put a slightly darker texture and maybe some rust on it.  The colors just stand out too brightly. 

A bit more "roof junk" might help. 

Some vehicle traffic in the yard would make it less "frozen". 

Maybe some barrels and crates scattered around the yard.

And Sims!  You need workers and cranes loading trucks -- etc, etc.

But -- I don't want to be a bore......

[AP 3,591]

2 minutes ago, Dreadnought said:

Yo, guy --

The building looks a little too "clean" for me.  You need to put a slightly darker texture and maybe some rust on it.  The colors just stand out too brightly. 

A bit more "roof junk" might help. 

Some vehicle traffic in the yard would make it less "frozen". 

Maybe some barrels and crates scattered around the yard.

And Sims!  You need workers and cranes loading trucks -- etc, etc.

But -- I don't want to be a bore......

Are there prop packs with actual workers? in some real offshore or PPE clothing...

I hear you regarding the junk in the yard and the traffic, that makes everything more lively. In these giant yards however there is not too much little stuff happening too often...

And the textures, yeah, that is another topic I am so bad at this still, to have them seemless but dirty, also more dirty in the corners of the building, quite tricky...

To my understanding that means I have to brerak up the wall into multiple areas to texture them differently and then make the overlapping texture components align. I wouldn't mind taking a texturing course from someone who rocks at that

[tariely 4,499]

On 2021-02-07 at 12:26 PM, MissVanleider said:

Great work everyone. 

After finishing off a set of security fences that I showed off before, and newly confident from the things that I've been taught by being a member here, I thought i would have a go at using @Girafe's hedges to make a set of fillers for rural (and suburban) environments. I made a straight and a corner, and had a look at them. I grouped the hedge props quite tightly, because I thought it would be nice if these could fit in quite sloped circumstances and to my surprise and delight, they do seem to be quite slope tolerant...

I figured I'd try to create them with the seasonal props and crossed my fingers that they would change to a summer version at the appropriate moment. Once again...

I was hopeful that they would still allow MMP's to be plopped close to the hedge, to give a chance of creating that dense, overgrown look...

Since I appear to be very lucky today in sheer chance as well as having access to such great advice at Simtropolis!  

Any chance we may find those at an Exchange near us ? 

[SneakyDeaky 1,130]

On 07/02/2021 at 5:26 PM, MissVanleider said:

Great work everyone. 

After finishing off a set of security fences that I showed off before, and newly confident from the things that I've been taught by being a member here, I thought i would have a go at using @Girafe's hedges to make a set of fillers for rural (and suburban) environments. I made a straight and a corner, and had a look at them. I grouped the hedge props quite tightly, because I thought it would be nice if these could fit in quite sloped circumstances and to my surprise and delight, they do seem to be quite slope tolerant...

I figured I'd try to create them with the seasonal props and crossed my fingers that they would change to a summer version at the appropriate moment. Once again...

I was hopeful that they would still allow MMP's to be plopped close to the hedge, to give a chance of creating that dense, overgrown look...

Since I appear to be very lucky today in sheer chance as well as having access to such great advice at Simtropolis!  

Are you using a terrain mod here? I like that grass colour!

[matias93 7,535]

2 hours ago, SneakyDeaky said:

Are you using a terrain mod here? I like that grass colour!

That's Gobias' Berner Overland HD terrain mod, which, IIRC, is available on the LEX.

[EffTheGrid 3,727]

Hi everybody! Working on some parking lots for FA networks

Get the first one here to see how they work

[Dgmc2013 947]

City centre

[tariely 4,499]

On 2021-02-05 at 7:28 PM, mattb325 said:

Lastly, perhaps a modern Ginza circa 2050 style canopy....

I'll also make it a functional ped-lane

 

Major drooling... I can hardly wait.

[MissVanleider 1,851]

9 hours ago, tariely said:

Any chance we may find those at an Exchange near us ? 

There isn't a lot to upload right now, just a straight and a corner! I'm thinking of a combined fence / hedge and ideally a more overgrown version with some small trees and shurubs mixed in, but this requires prop families and stuff that's beyond me for now.

If you'd like to use them as is, i'll attach them to a post in my lotting thread here: 

 

 

[MissVanleider 1,851]

10 hours ago, AP said:

And the textures, yeah, that is another topic I am so bad at this still, to have them seemless but dirty, also more dirty in the corners of the building, quite tricky...

To my understanding that means I have to brerak up the wall into multiple areas to texture them differently and then make the overlapping texture components align. I wouldn't mind taking a texturing course from someone who rocks at that

I think your work is really interesting but the texture issue is a steep learning curve for you becauase the scale is so big! Little buildings are probably more forgiving. I can't offer any constructive advice other than saying that i'm convinced you'll crack it 

[Barroco Hispano 26,945]

[Dreadnought 8,231]

3 hours ago, Barroco Hispano said:

           

EUREKA !!

Absolutely "spot on"!!

QUESTION -- Is that a 1x1 -- 2x2 ???  I hope the circular base covers -- at least -- a 1x1.

[AP 3,591]

As I did not really find props with sim workers to add some live to our work places, I am trying to make a few factory construction and harbor workers for us. Since I already have the model of the little guys, I am open to suggestions of clothing and tools, if anyone is interested in something specific. (I am going to publish them within the next few days)

I have left to right (front row):

• 2 Harbor workers carrying
• Harbor worker screwing with toolbox
• Foreman reading plan
• Harbor worker sweeping with bucket
• Harbor worker grinding
• Harbor worker lifting
• Harbor worker standing

back row (left to right):

• construction worker surveying
• construction worker sledge hammer
• construction worker standing

Since the models are so small, they are kinda pixeled even in HD export and details are hardly showing, you know how it is...

Kinda reminds me of the model ppl for the miniature trains (Revell/NOCH H0, for those who can relate

In good old manner: 4 models taking a break, one ginving orders, one working

[City_Slider 2,716]

Wow,

i cant wait 4 it. You Won your own Folder in my Plug ins. Congratutatioins.

*Thumpsup* Oliver

[City_Slider 2,716]

I wont Edit my upper Posting...

are you going to put all your Work in one Folder and make it like a PROP Folder?

Hope you can follow me, my English isn´t the best :-(

[davide1983it 5,432]

New House is coming

 

[AP 3,591]

39 minutes ago, City_Slider said:

I wont Edit my upper Posting...

are you going to put all your Work in one Folder and make it like a PROP Folder?

Hope you can follow me, my English isn´t the best :-(

Yes, I plan to put them in a dat-file so everyone can use them for their lots.

[davide1983it 5,432]

[davide1983it 5,432]

i look for marble for wall building texture for roof, texture for floor texture as brick for basement :-D

 

[Dreadnought 8,231]

2 hours ago, AP said:

As I did not really find props with sim workers to add some live to our work places, I am trying to make a few factory construction and harbor workers for us. Since I already have the model of the little guys, I am open to suggestions of clothing and tools, if anyone is interested in something specific. (I am going to publish them within the next few days)

I have left to right (front row):

• 2 Harbor workers carrying
• Harbor worker screwing with toolbox
• Foreman reading plan
• Harbor worker sweeping with bucket
• Harbor worker grinding
• Harbor worker lifting
• Harbor worker standing

back row (left to right):

• construction worker surveying
• construction worker sledge hammer
• construction worker standing

Since the models are so small, they are kinda pixeled even in HD export and details are hardly showing, you know how it is...

Kinda reminds me of the model ppl for the miniature trains (Revell/NOCH H0, for those who can relate

In good old manner: 4 models taking a break, one ginving orders, one working

Yeah, I spent a small fortune on HO Scale model railroading.  But that was a long time ago --

Since then......I have spent TWO small fortunes on 1-100 scale battleships !!

[RobertLM78 1,598]

21 minutes ago, Dreadnought said:

Yeah, I spent a small fortune on HO Scale model railroading.  But that was a long time ago --

Had the bug too huh?  I gave my stuff away during a downsize in 2006.

Edit:  SC4 seems to fit the bill though -

 

[davide1983it 5,432]

1 hour ago, Dreadnought said:

Yeah, I spent a small fortune on HO Scale model railroading.  But that was a long time ago --

Since then......I have spent TWO small fortunes on 1-100 scale battleships !!

In my home 😄 scale N

[RobertLM78 1,598]

18 minutes ago, davide1983it said:

In my home 😄 scale N

I've thought about getting into N-scale... seems like you can get some interesting layouts at a bargain cost in space.

[sejr99999 8,370]

8 hours ago, Barroco Hispano said:

could be an interesting roundabout   something to think about

[Dreadnought 8,231]

7 hours ago, RobertLM78 said:

Had the bug too huh?  I gave my stuff away during a downsize in 2006.

Edit:  SC4 seems to fit the bill though -

 

Yeah -- I ran out of room for the display, and shortly thereafter stumbled across some very detailed 1-100 scale warships.  Soon after that expensive investment, I came across 1-2400 scale dreadnoughts and have been busy collecting and painting the entire Hochsee Fleet and Grand Fleet from WW I.  I even got into miniature naval gaming.  But lately, like you, SC4 has managed to take up the slack between new warship pieces.    

[Simmer2 23,831]

SM2 Autorack Yard is now a reality.  A few more adjustments and it is done.

An Autorack yard is a dedicated freight yard designed for the sole purpose of loading and unloading vehicles from specialized railcars. Automakers send their products to this type of yard in order to ship cars/trucks/SUV/vans etc to every major city.

 

1..2..3..puppy incoming.

[Kloudkicker 4,565]

2 hours ago, Simmer2 said:

SM2 Autorack Yard is now a reality.  A few more adjustments and it is done.

An Autorack yard is a dedicated freight yard designed for the sole purpose of loading and unloading vehicles from specialized railcars. Automakers send their products to this type of yard in order to ship cars/trucks/SUV/vans etc to every major city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1..2..3..puppy incoming.

I love puppies, and three is even batter. LOL. Dude! Are you serious! Freaking stupendous!

[davide1983it 5,432]

Here the capitol State  Building

 

 

 

 

[City_Slider 2,716]

9 hours ago, Simmer2 said:

An Autorack yard is a dedicated freight yard designed for the sole purpose of loading and unloading vehicles from specialized railcars.

OMFG, i LOVE it Simmer. Thats realy awesome. Welcome to my Folder :-)

*Edit* i´ll post it in "Can´t find it" :-D