twojeffs needs help with an object for a hack

[twojeffs]

Ok, so I'm cloning this object for a hack I'm working on. No big deal, done it many times. HOWEVER, this time I do care (normally I don't give a rip) if the recolors are enabled on it. I've never messed around in the scenography files much, and after messing around with this stupid thing a good part of yesterday, I give up and need someone who knows what they are doing. I could be working on the actual hack instead of messing around with this.

What I need: A clone of a decorative object like a painting that you could have several of on a lot and not look weird. The object needs to:

1) Be a one tile object (not a huge mural painting).
2) Have a lot of recolors available for download.
3) Mix with many decors. This object will be used mostly on Comm/Downtown lots.
4) The clone of the object needs to reference the original mesh/texures and all recolors.

I don't really care what the object is. I was trying to use the Lady on Red painting and got it to reference the original texture ok, but can't get it to recognize the recolors for the life of me. I'll post what I was working on in case any object creators out there what to look at it and tell me what stupid thing I'm doing wrong.

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[MutantBunny]

What about a window? Your're welcome to use my window if you want, if it's all you seek: you can look at it/download it at http://www.piggis-sims.net/ if you're interested.

[IgnorantBliss]

Here is a clone of the Lady On Red painting that references all of the recolors of the original, so there is no texture in the package. However, the mesh is included, because if I checked "reference original mesh" in the cloning options, I couldn't make it work. But the file is very small, nevertheless, only 15kb. Would this help you with your project? This doesn't need to be a final version if you're not happy with the file names and such.

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[twojeffs]

Sounds like that will work perfect for what I need. I don't care if the mesh needs to be included in the package, my main concern was getting the recolors to work. I don't want people to be stuck with putting the exact same picture on every lot, or worse, multiple copies of the exact same painting on lot. There are tons of recolors available for this painting, that's why I thought it was a good choice.

Thank you! 

**Scurries off to actually make this DO something now!**

P.S. In case you were wondering, this is for version 3.0 of the NPC & Visitor Zapper.

[Inge]

Ah good   I have been looking forward to this.

[twojeffs]

I know, I've been lazy about getting this done. Been promising it forever, but things are moving along nicely now.

Thanks again IgnorantBliss, you're clone is going to work perfect!

[IgnorantBliss]

Glad to hear it helped, this was my first time making this sort of a clone, so I wasn't quite sure how it would turn out  .

[katemonster]

P.S. In case you were wondering, this is for version 3.0 of the NPC & Visitor Zapper.

Eep!

I can't wait for this. Can't wait can't wait can't wait. Whee!

[ZephyrZodiac]

Will you include that annoying old gipsy in the NPCs you can ban?  Oh, I do hope so!

[bloodstainedkisses]

Will you include that annoying old gipsy in the NPCs you can ban?  Oh, I do hope so!

Just use Inge's shrub to clear off all non townies. ^^ It works wonders!

[ZephyrZodiac]

Yes, but only till they come back!  the zapper is permanent!

[twojeffs]

The gypsy is most definately banned. I'm still working on the age/gender controls for community lots so it may be a few days before its ready for prime time. I've got one problem that is being incredibly stubborn. Or I've just made a stupid mistake that I haven't found yet.

[ZephyrZodiac]

You'll sort it TJ - I have every confidence in you!  and it's great about the darn gipsy!  I mean, try sending your sim to dismiss her and she just ignores him and keeps gazing into that stupid crystal ball!  Then you check her out in SimPE and find that she has absolutely NO, ZILCH, interest in the paranormal!

[Bangelnuts]

You'll sort it TJ - I have every confidence in you!  and it's great about the darn gipsy!  I mean, try sending your sim to dismiss her and she just ignores him and keeps gazing into that stupid crystal ball!  Then you check her out in SimPE and find that she has absolutely NO, ZILCH, interest in the paranormal!

Ive found that out as well and with the hideous matches she tends to make its obvious she isnt seeing a thing in that crystal ball

[ZephyrZodiac]

   Mind you, I'd like it if they made one like we had in Sims1!

[katemonster]

so it may be a few days before its ready for prime time.

Only a few days? Woohoo! I hope so!

[ZephyrZodiac]

Goodbye Gipsy Lady! ;DROFL