Bring Sims 4 models to Tower Unite

Intro

This guide will explain how to extract, rig, fix, and export a Sims 4 model for use in Tower Unite. Much of the process can be used for other models as well.

Some basic experience with Blender is expected. For that, you should follow along with at least one of these videos:

• Blender Beginner Tutorial by Blender Guru
• Complete Beginners Guide - Part 1 by Grant Abbitt

There's also a glossary of terms here. TODO If you're ever unsure of what I mean when I mention things like "mesh" or "normals", check there.

Prerequisites:

• An installed copy of the latest version of The Sims 4, if you're extracting your own character.
• An installed copy of the latest version of Blender (2.8 is the earliest supported version here)
• The Tower Unite Blender Suite (Get the 1.2.4 "hotfix" version if using Blender 3.0 or later)
• Latest version of the Sims 4 to TU converter addon for Blender.
• Latest version of the TS4 SimRipper tool by CmarNYC.

Install instructions for all of these are on the next page.