Sims 3 Tutorial: Converting Functional TS4 Objects to TS3

How to convert TS4 objects to TS3 and make them functional and recolorable.

Needed:
Photoshop (or GIMP)

[PopCorin-xo]

Thank you for taking the time to upload this! There isn't a whole lot of video tutorials out there for modding on the Sims 3. I'm still getting my head around it but this video has helped me understand a lot more. Ts4 Studio is a dream to use, it's a shame this is a little more tricky, but I'm quite determined to get my sims 4 cc into sims 3 as I've returned to the 3rd game. Anyway, thanks again for the time you've dedicated to this!

[miilvirharaatsimblas]

I can't believe that most people understand how it all works. I'm so dumb, just beyond comprehension😭

[XFirefox]

Can you make a video about converting clothes from ts4 to ts3?

[kaath]

I got everything down except for the milkshape part. Basically the part in milkshape starting 9:18 until 10:40 . I can’t get it to be in 2 groups. The only way I did have 2 groups is by exporting the shadow and then the object (aka separately). Of course my end product in workshop was awful and I’m assuming that’s because of what happened in milkshape. For some extra context, the object I’m trying to convert is the Japanese 1x1 table from snowy escape. Reference object (like the sims 3 desk u used) is one from a mod on mod the sims called Japanese low dinner table. I’m not sure if that has any influence on what I’m trying to do.

[krazykrissims]

I need like a slowed down/dumbed down version of this LOL. I'd like to convert the big white TS4 outdoor ice rink to the TS3 (as functional obviously). I found both of the TS4 ice rinks already converted to TS3 but it's for 1.69 and I refuse to upgrade to that lol. Are there any suggested links to help me better understand the conversion process? I've never used blender so it's all new to me. I'm familiar with sims4studio as I've used it before to basically recolour objects but that's pretty much it lol

[kentelove]

What if you have more than two groups for the object? I have 4 groups, the first one says Mat: Diffuse and the other ones all say default <No Material> I just realized that the shadow is not showing up in milkshape.

[bloominglotuses]

But what if I want to convert an item that I do not want recolored? Like I want to keep the original colors and texture of the item?

[kaath]

Evrything works now! did exactly what u said xD now I only have 1 last issue and that's when I open the wso file in tsrw. the placement of the etxture is wrong. imma link u the images in a different comment (comment with link might end up in spam or automatically deleted by ytb, idk.) an important note might be that when opening object file in milkshaper, i do have 2 groups, but neither groups have a material. (i saw yours did and that u deleted them)

[christinab.]

What about small items, jars for money, opening boxes,

[BØØTYPUNDER]

Great tutorial as always frankie! but like somehow, i really goofed it up.


So i tried to convert MXsims Sk8orCry Boards to my game they're not super high poly (1.5k) but they have with HQ textures (2k textures). i imported 3 swatches for presets + made a recolorable version and all together they ended up being 15 FREAKING MB after being compressed in S3PE (54 MB uncompressed JFC) the original poster's full download is something like 20 boards for about 12kb. I literally have no idea what I did to make the .package so ridiculously large? if anyone could help my stupid ass fix this so that these things don't actually fry my computer i'd be much obliged. Thanks!

[CinarimbenCinar]

hi cant see tsrwobject when i try to import it from milkshape

[Floraflora]

When I import the TSRW object into Milkshape like at 11:45 it doesn't import the Joint with the imported groups. The Joints tab is empty. So I can't assign the joints in Milkshape. Why not? I do it exactly like this tutorial.

[MsPoliteRants]

I think I was following... but I'm also still kind of confused hah. Can I use my iPad with a different CAD program instead of Blender? I use Shapr3D. Blender is a bit confusing to me.

[manuelahardt]

I would like to have the painting table with the animation from sims 4 in sims 3. Is that possible?

[stacia]

Hi! Will this method also work with converting a couch? I’m struggling trying to find a way to convert a couch properly 😅

[Shining_Nikki_Lover]

Do you have a tutorial to convert wands from the sims 4 to sims 3

[christinab.]

I wouldn't think so but what about actions like dances and sports

[_historical_fashion_]

Hii, will this method also work with a rug? I've struggled a lot to find someone who can help me with converting a rug, and I've tried retexturing one and It looked horrible, so, is it simpler for a basic thing like a carpet?

[felipesb]

Wondering if is there any way to convert a Sim model from TS4 to TS3

[christinab.]

What about card and broad games like checkers