How to make cloned custom paintings using GIMP

[KrazyAngelKat81]

How to make cloned custom paintings using GIMP

GIMP is a powerful picture editing tool that is available free on the internet.
It has always been very useful for making Sims custom content and Sims 3 is no exception.
However you can use any good picture editing programme as long as you have the right plugins.
But for this tutorial I will only be using GIMP.

Before we begin make sure you have several things:
1 - GIMP
2 - GIMP DDS Plugin
3 - s3oc Cloner
4 - s3pe Package Editor
5 - DDS Thumbnail Viewer(install DDS Viewer in: C:\Program Files)
6 - The Resource.cfg file (install Resource.cfg in: C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3)

Now follow this 10 Step Process to create your own paintings using Maxis frames:
(I promise it's NOT as hard or as long as it looks)

Step 1:
Choose a Picture you want to use.
Right click on it and choose "Edit with GIMP"
Once it is open move on to step 2

Step 2:
Open s3oc Cloner.
Click on "Settings"
Click on "Sims3 Installation Folder"


Choose where your sims 3 folder is located
This is usually C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 for windows users
Click OK


Step 3:
Click on Settings
Click on Creator Name


Enter the name you are known as within the Sims Community
This will be used as a prefix to all the packages you create in Cloner.
Click OK


Step 4:
click on "View"
Click on "Detailed List"
This will enable you to find the paintings quicker


Step 5:
Click on "File"
Click on New (clone) (Legacy)...


Scroll down until you find the Paintings section.
Choose a frame that will suit your chosen picture the best.
In this instance I have chosen PaintingModern for it's shape.
Once you have chosen a frame click on "Clone or Fix..."


Create a unique name for your painting
I decided on PaintingAngel.


Click Start and you'll be prompted to save your package
I suggest creating a unique folder on the desktop for it and saving it there for ease.


When s3oc has finished cloning you will see this screen:

It is then safe to click "ok" and close S3oc