#sr help

[depthofpixels]

Hello what are the steps for sim ripping with sims that have glasses and 3d lashes (I can't get the white globs to go away) Thanks!!!

Hi! The steps to do so are exactly the same as the tutorial. The only difference is that you will have two pngs and you’ll have to attach them to the correct corresponding objects. 

I do not recommend this because blender 2.79 (The version of blender that the tutorial is using) doesn’t display transparent textures correctly. You will have some issues with glasses you cannot see through and lashes that look like a nightmare induced by some Goosebumps books. You also do not need them to pose your sims. But, if you re sure about the fact that you want them, here are the steps:

When you export your sim, you will have two pngs. The should read like SIMNAME_diffuse and SIMNAMEGLASS_diffuse. Those are our textures. 

When you import your sim into blender, there will be two objects. SIMNAME and SIMNAMEGLASS. 

You will continue the tutorial as normal for both objects. 

When you get to the texture part of the tutorial, you will have to do this part separately for each object. 

Apply the textures for each corresponding object. (SIMNAME_diffuse for  the SIMNAME object, etc.)

That’s all, folks!

I hope that helped!

[depthofpixels]

Hiiiii!!!!! It’s me again who asked the simripper question, changing the version of blender worked!!! But do you know anything about alpha hair? It’s still white like the body used to be and it’s combined with [insert name]glass so if you turn that off the sim doesn’t look right, thank you !!!

Hi! I’m happy that worked for you!!! I’ve answered a similar question before and explained the steps on adding the texture for SIMNAMEGLASS here. The texture will look a little janky btw. The problem is that transparent textures do not look all that great in blender without rendering the image, which I’m not equipped to explain. This post on the blender stack exchange might help you. I also have a tag for troubleshooting the tutorial that may also help you.

[depthofpixels]

Hi! I tried following your sim ripper tutorial (with help from a friend) and I got everything right but for some reason the diffuse png doesn’t look right for any of the sims I have which doesn’t apply it to the rig correctly, idk if you know how to fix this but if you do that would be appreciated :( it’s like that from when I first save the sim either my sim or a random townie

Hello! I hope you’re doing well!

From the other messages I’ve gotten for this same problem, it seems to be tied to the version of Blender you are using. The tutorial uses 2.79 and using 2.70 or 2.80/.82 will give you an incorrect display. If you are using the correct version of blender and are still having this problems, please message me off anon.

[depthofpixels]

Hi, I really hope this question is okay to ask, I saw your post about not knowing much about blender so I hope this is in the wheelhouse of the tutorial or what you may know! I have a sim that uses redheadsims height sliders and even if I use the regular EA rig or their height adjusted rigs when I link the sim object to the rig it won't line up. Would you happen to have any experience with this? I apologize if you have no idea about this and thank you in advance!

This is 100% okay to ask. Don’t worry.

I also use similar sliders and I what I do is make my sim without the sliders in game and then do the tutorial and instead of using the blank rig, use the blank height rigs. I recommend going back in game without the sliders and have two versions of your sims (without the sliders and with the sliders.).

I hope that makes sense

[depthofpixels]

I know this isn't a question but thank you so much for your tutorial ! it was the version 2.70 that was messing the texture up thanks again

DUDE! That’s awesome! I’m so happy it worked for you!!! And you’re welcome!

[depthofpixels]

Hello! Quick question, i'm trying to render my sim but I am getting stuck on the part were I have to drag the sim object to the blank rig. Could you explain that further please? What all am I bringing into the blank rig?

Sure, I don’t mind explaining that to you! I’m sorry if the tutorial wasn’t clear before. If the following tips don’t help, please message me off anon so that I can help you better.

Okay, let’s get into it:

The only thing you’re bringing to the blank rig is the sim object. There should be one or two objects added to blend file. It should look like SIMNAME, and SIMNAMEGLASS if your sim has lashes, alpha hair, and/or glasses on. 

All you have to do is click on the little upside down triangle next to your sim object (On the upper left hand panel) and hold down your mouse button on it, and then drag it to the rig. It will give you a prompt like this:

Select ‘Object’ under the Set Parent To prompt. 

From there you should be to follow the tutorial as normal

I hope this helps!

[depthofpixels]

hii happy birthday! sorry to bother but i had a question about your simripper tutorial, i dont know if i'm missing a step but i've already tried so much but when i try to move the bones to pose they dont move with the rig? i keep setting the object as parent but I'm totally confused about that. If you could help in anyway I would truly appreciate it thank you

Hi! Thank you for the birthday wishes! You have missed a step. :( You have to change the armature modifier so it’s linked to the new rig. I dwelve deeper into it in the tutorial.