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Maxis "Lost & Found" #1: Floral modern sofa

by Numenor Posted 12th Dec 2004 at 9:35 PM - Updated 20th Mar 2009 at 1:45 PM by -Maylin-

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petallotus

Lab Assistant

12th Dec 2004 at 9:38 PM

I actually like it. Those are actually my favorite colors. Thanks will test it out.

Elven_Ranger

Field Researcher

12th Dec 2004 at 9:39 PM

I dont mind it either

Ill test it to

RGiles

Administrator of Loverat's Tea and Underpants

12th Dec 2004 at 9:40 PM

Apparently the GUID refers to a mesh group, not a full object. In a 3D program you can break any object down to many mesh groups to get a separate texture applied to each.

I'll be happy to test for you. It's... lovely :D

murf1291

Lab Assistant

12th Dec 2004 at 9:43 PM

I love it...it looks like my mother's set

Numenor

The ModFather

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Original Poster

12th Dec 2004 at 9:57 PM

Quote: Originally posted by RGiles

Apparently the GUID refers to a mesh group, not a full object. In a 3D program you can break any object down to many mesh groups to get a separate texture applied to each.

RGiles, I was hoping you would read my post and give me an advice, thanks.
In this case, if I have understood your hint, there should be a MATD for the frame and another one for the sofa itself, but I find 2 MATDs for each frame color, and 2 MATDs for each fabric decor...
On the contrary, many other 2-parts objects have just one: look at the cribs, for instance (BTW, the one you made is very... creepy!

): they have just 1 reference for each frame and 1 for each bedding...
It's really confusing...

RGiles

Administrator of Loverat's Tea and Underpants

12th Dec 2004 at 10:19 PM

Hmm... interesting. I'll have a look and compare it to what's in the OBJD database, and maybe that will give us a better clue.

RGiles

Administrator of Loverat's Tea and Underpants

12th Dec 2004 at 10:27 PM

OK, on this sofa the deal is that GUID 0xB8DB30F0 refers to the loveseat version and GUID 0xFB94682F refers to the full length sofa... that is, in the OBJD database. However they both have the same internal name, which is the internal name that relates most directly to the sofa. So Updating the Sofa GUID one should have retextured both. Is this correct?

Numenor

The ModFather

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Original Poster

12th Dec 2004 at 10:29 PM

Quote: Originally posted by RGiles

Hmm... interesting. I'll have a look and compare it to what's in the OBJD database, and maybe that will give us a better clue.

Found something: both GUIDs related to the sofamodernsteelfram_cres are described in OBJD as sofa modern, BUT if you look at chairlivingadirondack_cres, one of the GUIDs (0xE437026F) is described in OBJD as "Edith tutorial" :mad:
They have left behind some uncorrectly referring MMATs just to let us go mad about them...!

RGiles

Administrator of Loverat's Tea and Underpants

#10

12th Dec 2004 at 10:35 PM

Well in the case of the Sofa, one honestly is the loveseat version, which obviously doesn't require its own MMAT. But at least it refers to a real object

I guess the answer is, if in doubt, look up the correct object name/GUID in the OBJD database.

If it's a Sofa/loveseat/chair set, look up the largest of them, and it will likely retexture the full set.

RG

Numenor

The ModFather

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Original Poster

#11

12th Dec 2004 at 10:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by RGiles

If it's a Sofa/loveseat/chair set, look up the largest of them, and it will likely retexture the full set.

Yes, I think you're right. Learned a new thing.
Besides, I should read with more attention the OBJD descriptions. Thanks

magic cookie

Lab Assistant

#12

13th Dec 2004 at 2:19 PM

works like a charm!

it's so cool that you decided to make a design that Maxis had given up on

Elven_Ranger

Field Researcher

#13

13th Dec 2004 at 2:22 PM

works fine. No problems in game at all

Thanks

BetsyJayne

Lab Assistant

#14

13th Dec 2004 at 7:26 PM

I actually like the colors, I don't know why Maxis abandoned it. (Or maybe I am jst that desperate for new stuff - i dunno) but thanks anyway.

Numenor

The ModFather

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#15

13th Dec 2004 at 8:05 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Celtic_Coonass

I actually like the colors, I don't know why Maxis abandoned it. (Or maybe I am jst that desperate for new stuff - i dunno) but thanks anyway.

The colors aren't bad, indeed; I think Maxis left it out as it was supposed to be a decor for the modern sofa, so it doesn't match the style of the furniture.
I've tried to apply this decor to other (more classical) sofas, but there is a problem: we can't see it, but behind the pillow, on the back of the seat, there is a dark rectangle (maybe the shadow of the pillow). the other sofas have a higher back, so the shadow shows up and it's not a beautiful sight...

anglesims2

Forum Resident

#16

13th Dec 2004 at 9:48 PM

Very Beautiful Flora Sofa Nice Job.

brgndyrose31

Lab Assistant

#17

13th Dec 2004 at 11:03 PM

The colors are really great. Good job. I will definitely be using this. Thanks.

chandonsparkles

Lab Assistant

#18

13th Dec 2004 at 11:11 PM Last edited by chandonsparkles : 14th Dec 2004 at 4:19 PM. Reason: Want to thank for making item

Thank you

This reminds me of little old ladies who live in 'Boca'! Now someone just needs to figure out how to make it covered with clear plastic!

I think these sofas are cool, sorry I didn't mention that before. Thanks

wirelessguy

Field Researcher

#19

14th Dec 2004 at 11:04 AM

Thanks for these, my partner thinks they'll go great in his 'Keeping up Appearences' house. I wonder if Maxis have left any other 'hidden' little treasures like these?

Numenor

The ModFather

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#20

14th Dec 2004 at 1:01 PM

Quote: Originally posted by wirelessguy

Thanks for these, my partner thinks they'll go great in his 'Keeping up Appearences' house. I wonder if Maxis have left any other 'hidden' little treasures like these?

They have, but sometimes they aren't usable. Currently I've discovered a new color for the big barbecue, but the texture seems unfinished; and a hidden "alpha" texture for the cheap barstool, but it seems that the barstool don't need it anymore.

simmarg