TSR Workshop v0.8.7 now available to download! Perhaps one of the biggest tools for Sims 3 Modding would be The Sims Workshop (although many other fantastic tools exist if you don’t happen to swing for TSR).* Word got out (thanks to Sims3-Game.ru) that the latest beta release – version 0.8.7 – is now available to download from their site. Version 0.8.7 brings many changes, check below for the details or just drop by and read them yourself User Interface: * A revamped more graphical GUI * All unnecessary clutter and information removed * New editor windows for patterns and textures with zoom and move functionality CAS Creation support: * Unique hair, accessories and clothing meshes, with the exception of morph states * Flexible polycounts * New bone assignments * Animated hair Object Creation support: * Most of the object types available in the game can be cloned/used as a base * Flexible polycounts * New bone assignments * Animated objects * Adding/deleting variations * Adjusting the footprint * Changing the Normal Map * Modular objects Textures/Materials/Patterns: * Ability to set final texture sizes with Material Editor * Editing of Color and HSV patterns * Exchanging patterns with WSP format between projects * Possible to view and change material states (dirty and default) Improved 3D preview: * New higher resolution rendering * Show/hide normals for the mesh * Show/hide footprints/slots * Show/hide all different LOD meshes * Show/hide the mesh wireframe * Improved shaders now supporting shadows, transparency and bumpmaps * Preview wall visible when editing wallmasks for windows, doors and arches Overall Improvements: * Faster load times * New and improved Milkshape plugins for mesh export * Compression of .sims3package files * Ability to import .package files * A brand new Wiki section covering all creation processes and how to use the tool Share and Enjoy:
