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GIMP Users: Follow the instructions above. You can name the new layer if you want, but it's not that important-we are merely making a temporary backup of the layer. Find the layer tool box and make a duplicate of the background layer (right-click on the layer). Open up your stencil image in another window. Return to blank canvas from Step 1 and click paste, then before doing anything else click on new layer (this is found on the dialoge box, it's the first icon which runs along the bottom) doing this will stop the layer from floating but anchor it down instead. GIMP Users: After opening the DDS file as described above, under Select click 'all' and then copy the image. Child-Male-Top) Next choose the mesh you want to use from the drop down list or from the Quick Find.įor the purpose of this tutorial, the cmTopShirtTee mesh will be used. In the "Find A CAS Part" tab, set the mesh details to the parameters of the mesh you want to apply a stencil to.

The Tutorial Part I: Preliminary Work Step 1 (I'll be using Photoshop 7.0, so if you're using GIMP or Paint.NET the screen shots will be different but the concept is the same.) You don't need it, but it's a neat tool for more complicated projects.

In addition (but not needed) a channel mask plugin for Paint.NET should be installed.

Paint.NET v3.1 and above has a built in DDS plug-in.

Adobe Photoshop (purchase), GIMP 2.0 (free), Paint.NET 3.36 (free).

I've made this tutorial for beginners and first timers, however, some basic knowledge on how to use your imaging program is needed. Take a look at Basic Mask Editing for that. Take a look at Creating A New Base Texture for that.

Teach you how to create new base textures or add transparency.

Take a look at HP's Custom Pattern Tutorial for that.

Teach you how to make CAS part stencils for the Sims 3.

Stencils allow for neat designs to be put on a clothing item, while still allowing the patterns to be customized underneath it. Unlike patterns, stencils do not tile and they are kept in the same spot on the clothing texture. A stencil is another way to customize CAS parts in The Sims 3.