RRetail Development

[RRetail 7,906]

20 minutes ago, matias93 said:

Definitely yes, given you link the original file as a dependency, and if you tweak the model, if you follow the steps given by @rsc204. Also, as the other site is the SC4D LEX, check if the author created a prop pack for their buildings, because it could ease your work and disminish the amount of different dependencies your users will need.

So I guess I can't release anything for public use from an offsite source because I get lost at Step 3.  (I don't see where 'add to patch' is.)

That Dollar General was one thing I was wanting to relot by shrinking it slightly....

[rsc204 21,817]

2 hours ago, RRetail said:

(I don't see where 'add to patch' is.)

You have to select the relevant files on the left side of Reader, then right click to bring up a menu that has this option.

[RRetail 7,906]

Yeah, I still don't see it.... All I get after choosing the file is a menu list for merging, scaling, moving the model, etc.  Does it have anything to do with the clipboard? Sorry if it is super obvious, I'm just not seeing where to go.

I've also officially decided to move on from Baco's Walmart. Time to pursue other relots.

 

[RRetail 7,906]

Any further suggestions for this Arby's relot? 

[rsc204 21,817]

7 hours ago, RRetail said:

Yeah, I still don't see it.... All I get after choosing the file is a menu list for merging, scaling, moving the model, etc.  Does it have anything to do with the clipboard? Sorry if it is super obvious, I'm just not seeing where to go.

Sounds like you are using Model Tweaker. The instructions are for use in iLives Reader. You must first take a copy of the S3D files this way, BEFORE you open the file created by this process in Model Tweaker.

[T Wrecks 10,209]

15 hours ago, RRetail said:

Any further suggestions for this Arby's relot?

The lot looks simple, but very logical and realistic to me - I like it. Some illumination of the parking lot would be nice (although this may be difficult), and I'd rotate those trees to different orientations at least. The way they are, it's far too obvious [Ctrl+C] [Ctrl+V].

[RRetail 7,906]

15 hours ago, rsc204 said:

Sounds like you are using Model Tweaker. The instructions are for use in iLives Reader. You must first take a copy of the S3D files this way, BEFORE you open the file created by this process in Model Tweaker.

Ah! That explains it. Thanks!

 

1 hour ago, T Wrecks said:

The lot looks simple, but very logical and realistic to me - I like it. Some illumination of the parking lot would be nice (although this may be difficult), and I'd rotate those trees to different orientations at least. The way they are, it's far too obvious [Ctrl+C] [Ctrl+V].

Thank you, I needed a second opinion on this one.

By illumination, would parking lot lights work? Or is something further needed?

[T Wrecks 10,209]

Nah, some simple light poles would do the trick, I think. Thing is, it'll be difficult to position those - you probably don't want to have them in the middle of the lot, and there's practically no space behind the individual parking spots. So maybe it's simply not possible on this particular lot. Well, maybe if you added them right next to the building so they're not too much in the way.

[Evanjs 602]

20 hours ago, RRetail said:

Any further suggestions for this Arby's relot? 

Have you thought about doing a mega restaurant pack like Wendy's mcdonalds and more? Maybe you try that! 

[RRetail 7,906]

20 hours ago, rsc204 said:

Sounds like you are using Model Tweaker. The instructions are for use in iLives Reader. You must first take a copy of the S3D files this way, BEFORE you open the file created by this process in Model Tweaker.

Well, I got to making a Dat file now and then I get lost. Where are the instance IDs at?

Also, having a look at step #7, I'm left wondering what corresponding RTK IDs are. It's so obvious I'm new to this stuff!

 

Have you thought about doing a mega restaurant pack like Wendy's mcdonalds and more? Maybe you try that! 

I have given it some thought and may possibly do that. 

[rsc204 21,817]

1 hour ago, RRetail said:

Well, I got to making a Dat file now and then I get lost. Where are the instance IDs at?

Also, having a look at step #7, I'm left wondering what corresponding RTK IDs are. It's so obvious I'm new to this stuff!

Some info on this can be found in this tutorial:

But in essence that's all shown in the left pane of Reader under Type, Group and Instance. Each one is a 8-digit HEX ID, the RTK ID is the full ID made from combining all three together.

[RRetail 7,906]

2 hours ago, rsc204 said:

Some info on this can be found in this tutorial:

But in essence that's all shown in the left pane of Reader under Type, Group and Instance. Each one is a 8-digit HEX ID, the RTK ID is the full ID made from combining all three together.

Thank you!

 

New projects:

A relot of Simgoober's mall. I've replaced Nordstrom and Hecht's with more commonly found Macy's and JCPenney using DK1 models. Obviously this one will take some time to finish.

[RRetail 7,906]

and a relot of Little Caesars. (Now just a 2x2 corner lot)

[Evanjs 602]

23 minutes ago, RRetail said:

Thank you!

 

New projects:

A relot of Simgoober's mall. I've replaced Nordstrom and Hecht's with more commonly found Macy's and JCPenney using DK1 models. Obviously this one will take some time to finish.

Maybe make lot bigger to add a target and shopping center with a couple restaurant like applebees or bob Evans and sonic or dq maybe with a gas station also! 

[RRetail 7,906]

Hungry for some more projects? A couple of relots of Kevdan25's restaurants in progress: (more to come)

[Evanjs 602]

 looks good 

[nos.17 5,133]

Agreed. Really liking your simple layouts and good use of Maxis props.

[Evanjs 602]

Maybe do SimGoober Texas Roadhouse, Cracker Barrel, and Chinese Restaurant, maybe the Bob Evans on here. There is also some Shopping Center that could use a update. Likie there.....

This Walgreen needs a update bad. So does the Rite Aid.

Maybe you could but this wolf plaza in a mega lot with Walmart with a goodys and big lots. Maybe.

 

These next once don't have parking when I download it. Very nice looking tho. btw didn't mean to post the wolf plaza on here again lot is fine. This is just met for the Walmart if you make a mega lot.

Sorry for so many. Anyways, There are very little shopping Plaza in the game that has Restaurant in the lot. So maybe you could make aome bigger and add, Kfcs or other etc. Thanks for you time. And youre doing a great job with the relots.

[RRetail 7,906]

On 2/24/2017 at 2:56 PM, Evanjs said:

Maybe do SimGoober Texas Roadhouse, Cracker Barrel, and Chinese Restaurant, maybe the Bob Evans on here. There is also some Shopping Center that could use a update. Likie there.....

This Walgreen needs a update bad. So does the Rite Aid.

Maybe you could but this wolf plaza in a mega lot with Walmart with a goodys and big lots. Maybe.

These next once don't have parking when I download it. Very nice looking tho. btw didn't mean to post the wolf plaza on here again lot is fine. This is just met for the Walmart if you make a mega lot.

Sorry for so many. Anyways, There are very little shopping Plaza in the game that has Restaurant in the lot. So maybe you could make aome bigger and add, Kfcs or other etc. Thanks for you time. And youre doing a great job with the relots.

I had plans to redo some of these anyways even before you asked. Others I hadn't, but may take into consideration. And Thanks!

On 2/24/2017 at 0:19 AM, nos.17 said:

Agreed. Really liking your simple layouts and good use of Maxis props.

Thanks, I've been trying to limit my use of outside dependencies.

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I've been out of town for the past few days hence the lack of progress updates. Looking to get back into the groove.

[Evanjs 602]

1 hour ago, RRetail said:

I had plans to redo some of these anyways even before you asked. Others I hadn't, but may take into consideration. And Thanks!

Thanks, I've been trying to limit my use of outside dependencies.

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I've been out of town for the past few days hence the lack of progress updates. Looking to get back into the groove.

 Okey-dokey! You one of my most favorite people on here because you actually  listen to be one here  no offense to any other people on here. 

[RRetail 7,906]

Update time:

As always, if you think anything should be changed let me know.

And, yes, KFC and Wendy's are the exact same lot. (Exception of sign and building.) Still need to add vehicles to these two.

4x4 Tractor Supply Relot.  This is not accessible via the landmark menu, but can be plopped with lotplop.

4x4 Walgreens relot. The size of the lot has been increased from its previous 3x3 size. 

I've managed to shrink Arby's down to a 4x3 lot to match the rest of the fast food restaurant lots.

4x3 IHOP

[Evanjs 602]

omg Looks great.

[Evanjs 602]

Sorry again But have you been thinking of do relot of Nos.17 The Forsaken Files? It needs done, I would do it but My Lot eider keeps not wanting to lode.

 

 

[RRetail 7,906]

1 hour ago, Evanjs said:

Sorry again But have you been thinking of do relot of Nos.17 The Forsaken Files? It needs done, I would do it but My Lot eider keeps not wanting to lode.

 

 

You don't need to apologize for asking for me to do something. I don't mind suggestions, but I won't do every single one.

 I'm kind of in the same boat as nos17 with these files. I've messed around with them, but because I find the buildings to be ugly (except for the gas stations and Dell) I have no intention on relotting them.

 

Update time: 

If you haven't noticed, I'm focusing on the restaurants....

I may look at possibly shrinking the classic McDonald's down. Other than that, I'm pretty much complete with these. (Unless there are further suggestions)

I still need to relot the Applebee's, Chili's and Friendly's and then these will likely be released between two packs.

[nos.17 5,133]

Very nice! Kevdan's great buildings have long been needing a makeover.

[RRetail 7,906]

20 minutes ago, nos.17 said:

Very nice! Kevdan's great buildings have long been needing a makeover.

Thanks! I'm also doing a couple other restaurants in a similar style.

 

Also, the Tractor Supply relot has been added to the STEX:

 

[DavidDHetzel 1,816]

no Pickups in the parking lot? How unrealistic JK

[Evanjs 602]

Looking good!!! And I'll download the TSC asap! I'm on my phone getting ready for so that why I haveing download it! 

[RRetail 7,906]

On 2/28/2017 at 10:04 PM, DavidDHetzel said:

no Pickups in the parking lot? How unrealistic JK

Now you tell me!

 

On 3/1/2017 at 0:54 AM, Evanjs said:

Looking good!!! And I'll download the TSC asap! I'm on my phone getting ready for so that why I haveing download it! 

Thanks and I'm glad to hear that.

[RRetail 7,906]

I apologize for the other day, I forgot I still needed to do Sonic and Taco Bell.

More restaurant relots: