Basic Object Recolor for "The Sims 2"

From Courtney Marchelletta, former About.com Guide

Maxis has not provided an official tool to create object recolors. The modding community has figured a way around this using a tool called SimPE. With the Wizards of SimPE, doing a basic recolor is an easy process; especially if you are comfortable with a graphics editing program.

Download SimPE

After the download is complete, install SimPe. Read the warnings on using Simpe. It is possible to corrupt your game files if you change the wrong values. Remember to back up your files if you plan on exploring SimPE.

During the installation process you will also be given a list of software that you may want to download and install.

• Micrsoft .Net 1.1 is required for SimPE to work.
• For better compression results download and install Nvidia DDS Ultilities.
• Color Options Enabler Package is available at the SimPe homepage.

You will need Graphics software to recolor the exported graphics file. I use Photoshop, but Paint Shop Pro and other software also works just as well. With many graphics programs, there is a free trial. Or you could try free software if you do not already have another program to use.

Previous

• Download SimPE & Required Software
• Start SimPE
• Choose Object to Recolor
• Select Fabric to Recolor
• Export Files to Recolor
• Open Favorite Graphics Program & Modify
• Changing the Object's Color
• Import Recolored Object File
• Give Object a Name and Finish

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