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[xandezsims]

Tutorial: Change Object Shaders in Sims 4 Studio, or How to Fix Patchy Shading on Objects

I was discussing shaders with @moontaart and it led to this. I'm sharing just in case it's useful to anyone. This fix is for things that tile against a wall, like wall panels, shelves, and cabinets, but the technique can be applied to swapping any object shaders.

Difficulty: Middling. Easier if you know S4S. It's mostly repetitive.

You'll Need:

Sims 4 Studio

Coffee and/or Patience

I strongly recommend saving a backup copy of your package. And do this before you add swatches. There are 2-3 Entries to change for every swatch, so if you have a lot, Step 8 will take ages.

If you have swatches already, you can Export All to file, save your Palette, and delete all but the first swatch. When you're done, apply the saved Palette to the package, delete everything but your textures from the export folder, and Import All to put everything back.

1. Open your file and go to the Warehouse tab. Scroll down.

2. At the bottom, find the first item marked Model LOD. This is your LOD 0. Click it, and a 3D Preview of the mesh should appear to the right.

3. Next to the 3D Preview tab, open the Data tab.

4. Beside Meshes, click Edit Items.

5. This will give you a list. These are the mesh groups. (If your mesh has 3 groups--i.e. glass, metal, and shadow--there will be one for each.) For this file, I have Dropshadow and Phong. Phong is the panel. To fix the lighting, I'll change Phong to Cabinets, so its evenly lit. Select the part you want to edit.

6. Go to the search bar and type 'Material'. Or, you can scroll down.

7. Under Material > Resource, you'll see Entries > Edit Items. If you scrolled down, it's the fourth button.

8. These Entries are the Variants for each swatch, with the top ones being the 'default' state. With 1 swatch and 2 mesh groups, we have 4 Variant Entries to fix. Choose the top line.

9. Scroll to the bottom.

10. Next to Shader is the name of the shader we want to change. Pick a new one from the dropdown, or key it in if you know it. (Tip: once the name is filled, highlight it and CTRL/CMD+C to copy.) Go back to the list, pick next VariantId Entry, and repeat. Do this for all of them. The more swatches you have, the more there will be.

11. Save; the window will close. Save the previous window too. This will put you back in the Warehouse.

12. Click the next Model LOD--LOD 1--and repeat Steps 8-11. This is where copying the shader name comes in handy.

13. LOD 2 is hidden under Model. Ignore the other Model LODs, which are the shadows. Instead, go Model > Data tab.

14. Under Lods, Edit Items.

15. (Not pictured) Don't panic. It looks worse than it is.

16. A list of meshes will pop up. Pick LowDetail and under Meshes, Edit Items.

17-19. This looks familiar! Repeat Steps 8-11, Save all windows when you finish. Then, Save the file.

Mostly done! Now, for the last part:

20. Check the result in game. If you get the effect you want, you're done!

I recommend taking "before" and "after" screenshots to compare. (Easier if you set a camera shortcut, and use the same test lot.)

Leave a like if this helped.

@thefoxburyinstitute @sims4tutorials

References:

How to Find an Object's Shader Data in Studio by orangemittens Help Thread: Color of Cabinets Looks Different in Games

[mwvw]

Walnut Rainflash - sim download!

hi guys, I decided to share an occult character with the release of a new addition

download: (SFS)

@alwaysfreecc @mmfinds @maxismatchccworld @adoring-ccfinds @public-ccfinds

[radioactivedotcom]

glimmer woods cc [buy cc conversions]

so before i go off on hiatus for a few weeks (possibly) i thought i’d at least post my simblreen cc. the next part should be posted wednesday at the latest. i hope, idk. polycounts + cc previews are included in the download file. credits for the 3D models and textures can be found in the descriptions of the objects.

– 81 packages –

through here for all my s4 downloads

tag me if you use!

download

––– links not working? try right-clicking and opening in a new tab!

thanks to all cc creators!

~ and have fun ~

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[largetaytertots]

my aesthetic secrets

this upload is a very informative video, especially for new sims 4 content creators. I reveal my camera settings and camera tips. I also share most of my default replacements for a more aesthetic game. watch it here.

download links

aesthetic mods:

◦ missing plumbob by @mintvalentine ◦ no highlight by fogity ◦ smaller mosaic by lemememeringue

lighting mods:

◦ sunblind by @softerhaze / instructions ◦ into the light by @lotharihoe ◦ out of the dark by @lotharihoe ◦ no glo by @luumia ◦ no blu by @luumia ◦ serene reshade preset by largetaytertots / instructions

cas default replacements/mods:

◦ vanilla default skin replacement by @luumia skinblend recommendation: ◦ gaia skinblend by @divinecap ◦ whisper eye default replacement by kellyhb5 ◦ daydreamin' pet default eye replacement by @nolan-sims ◦ no ea lashes by cien z roza eyelash recommendations: ◦ 3d lashes ver. 6 by dreamgirl ◦ 3d lashes by kijiko ◦ 3d lashes by katco ◦ @serenity-cc female underwear replacement by largetaytertots ◦ @caio-cc female underwear replacement by largetaytertots ◦ simtimates default replacement underwear by joyceisfox ◦ male feet replacement/socked feet by @cyristal-art ◦ female feet replacement by @dissiasims / toenail polish add on ◦ toddler/children feet replacement by necrodog ◦ female/children socked feet by @simminglena ◦ infant prop override by @simbeeez infant default replacements: ◦ infant rug override by nervelli ◦ infant toy default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ infant heart patterned bath override by @simbeeez ◦ rubber duck override by @channel4sims-cc ◦ baby bottle default replacement by @sixamcc

adult default replacements:

◦ laundry pile default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ folded laundry default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ eyeliner override by qmbibi ◦ lip balm default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ morphe blush palette default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ juvia's place blush palette override by qmbibi ◦ lipstick default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ mac lipstick override by qmbibi ◦ nail file default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ iphone 12 override by @nuribatsal ◦ airpods2 replacement by @nuribatsal ◦ airpod max default replacement/accessory by nickname ◦ razor default replacement by largetaytertots

home default replacements:

◦ ceiling tile default replacement by wykkyd ◦ remote control default replacement by dynamus ◦ ps5 / ps5 controller default replacement by simmerwellpupper ◦ better console games: ps5 edition by simmerwellpupper ◦ coffee bag default replacement by @channel4sims-cc ◦ coffee art override by @annachibisims ◦ cutting board override by @channel4sims-cc ◦ food retexture 1, 2, 3 by @apricotrush ◦ soda can override by @yandycc ◦ override ea utensils by @somik-severinka ◦ robot vacuum default replacement by @asteria-sims ◦ cleaning spray override by @dudleystrailer ◦ mop default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ adoption pet carrier default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ pet leash default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ rake and shovel default replacement by largetaytertots

world default replacements:

◦ ghibli cloud replacement by @miikocc ◦ san myshuno billboard override by @simstwink ◦ vehicle default replacement by @blvck-life-simz ◦ moon replacement by @yakfarm

youtube / tiktok / twitch / patreon / gallery id: largetaytertots

[fluffyleafbat]

Defaults and overrides

[lilulookitsme]

Мини-пак из четырех рандомных NPC 🍑 NO CC 🍑 Проставлены навыки, предпочтения, карьеры, отключен рост волос  👋🏻 telegram

🍑boosty️ (free)

[simdertalia]

✨⏰ ACNH Alarm Clocks ⏰✨

Sims 4, base game compatible | 11 items

I turned some of the wall clocks and other things into cute little alarm clocks. I hope you enjoy! ☺️💗

🌻 Early Access

Will be public on July 19th, 2025 💗 Midnight CET

Happy Simming! ✨ Some of my CC is early access. If you like my work, please consider supporting me (all support helps me with managing my chronic pain/illness & things have been rough for awhile now):

★ Patreon  🎉 ❤️ |★ Ko-Fi  ☕️  ❤️ ★ Instagram📷

Thank you for reblogging ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

@sssvitlanz  @maxismatchccworld @mmoutfitters  @coffee-cc-finds  @itsjessicaccfinds  @gamommypeach  @stargazer-sims-finds  @khelga68  @suricringe  @vaporwavesims  @mystictrance15 @moonglitchccfinds @xlost-in-wonderlandx @jbthedisabledvet @fischottersims

-Sakura Alarm Clock -Jar of Stars Night Light

The rest of my CC

[passiberri]

camille sunhat ♡

i’ve always loved the cozy farm life and coastal aesthetic, and i’ve had my eye on the bow of the season sun hat, but wished it had the shape of the base game sunhat. so, i decided to merge the two and give it a bigger bow! and honestly, we can never have too many sunhats in our games..

this is actually my first time experimenting with cas items and i had so much fun figuring it out! it’s not perfect, but i’m really happy with how it turned out. i’ve been wanting to dip my toes into cc creation beyond decor, and this little sunhat felt like the perfect place to start. hoping to make more small cozy pieces like this in the future ♡

11 swatches

base game compatible

recolors allowed, please don't include the mesh!

download on patreon (free)

love, passie ♡

[freysitas]

townie makeover: olivia kim lewis

gallery id: freysitas

default skin & default eyes

[gumbiesim-deactivated20251030]

Day 30: KPop

@/msmiki1218’s 30-day CAS challenge

[freysitas]

townie makeover: elsa bjergsen

gallery id: freysitas

default skin & default eyes

[kirsicca]

siimes wallpaper

♡ s f s / d r i v e ♡

Siimes means 'shade' in Finnish

[gunthermunch]

art accurate ulrike

[glockzap]

big losers on small german towns and their vamps

[koalawhims]

🎣

[kari-sims]

colorful elders 🌼🤍

Made them to play around with the golden years kit (which i absolutely loved), but it left me wanting a bit more... it's ok though, i'm always glad to have more elderly themed things. Hope you guys enjoy them (and sorry about their silly names ˙ᵕ˙ )

☆ no cc / no defaults / all outfits ☆ fresh from the CAS oven with no skills/progress ☆ gallery id: karisim

[blackpanda-ts4]

Old tire swing

Simple improvised swing for your cozy neighbourhood.

• Island living required (probably);

• Some clipping may occur due to mesh features;

• Feel free to edit this object and share with others (tag me if you will do this), but please no paywalls;

• Found in outdoor activities objects or just type in the Search bar "Blackpanda";

Download: Old Tire Swing (SFS, adfree)

@sssvitlanz @alwaysfreecc thank you for sharing!

[nightsnow00]

This was commissioned by a friend.

[fluffyleafbat]

Perfect