Roof Tutorial

Tools: PaintShop Pro (for the purpose of this tutorial) Any images you would like to use

1. Start off by opening Paintshop pro, and creating a new file 32w x 32h.

2. Choose the texture you would like to use, Now copy it (ctrl + C) then paste it onto the roof file you created( ctrl + V), repeat this with all texture/s you wish to use.

3. Now resize the textures so they look like they fit correctly

4. Check to make sure everything is where you want it, and fix if needed using the arrow keys on the correct  layers. The file should be saved as 256 colour bitmap, to do this go to Colours\increase or decrease colour depth\256 colours (8 bit). Then go to File/Save As, name it, and save it to the directory in step 5. Make sure all roof files are saved as 256 colour bitmap, otherwise they will not show up in the game.

5. Put the saved .bmp into the following file: C:\Program Files\Maxis\The Sims\GameData\Roofs

Final note. If you want to share your work, the roof .bmp will need to be extracted from the directory in which it was saved,  Mega Sims will allow people to submit their work to the site, which will be posted up, and the creator given credit.

Good Luck. And if you have any problems go to our forums and ask for help, or you can Email me @ [email protected]

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