Topic: Want make a Reskin buth dont know how? plz help me (Read 23665 times)

Eelkon · « **on:** August 10, 2007, 21:22:53 »

Hi,

I want make a Reskin buth i dont know how.
please help me.
Much appreciated.

Greetz,

Eelkon

Shipaddict · « **Reply #1 on:** August 13, 2007, 19:11:51 »

First of all, do you have adobe photoshop? if not, not to worry just say. There's another way.

tug3506 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2007, 13:12:59 »

I think (looked at his signature) he has, and I gues (I`m not sure I want to learn it to

But PhotoShop works realy good for designing) that PhotoShop is the easy`st progrma to do it in, so he also could download a 30 day trail.

Shipaddict · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2007, 13:19:54 »

I thought J3nsen did his sig

Eelkon · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2007, 19:25:42 »

Hi,

Now the next problem $:-\$ which file must i open

Greetz,

Eelkon

Water Weasel · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2007, 21:32:15 »

The only boat you can reskin is the patrol boat in SS2006. You can find it here: (assuming you did a default install)
C:\Program Files\Vstep\ShipSim\Actors\act_dynamic_objectsThe paintshop file is named: Act_P6_Port_authorities_Custom.psd

After you paint this file, you must convert it to a .dds file. (DXT1 or DXT5) The file will be named: Act_P6_Port_authorities_Custom.dds

If you have Adobe Paintshop, install the plug-in to convert the .psd to .dds, you can find the plug-in here:
C:\Program Files\Vstep\ShipSim\Tools

Hope this helps.

EDIT: I use DXT1 as it is a smaller file and I can't tell any difference in quality.
WW

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2007, 01:07:41 »

Quote from: Water Weasel on August 19, 2007, 21:32:15

The only boat you can reskin is the patrol boat in SS2006. You can find it here: (assuming you did a default install)
C:\Program Files\Vstep\ShipSim\Actors\act_dynamic_objectsThe paintshop file is named: Act_P6_Port_authorities_Custom.psd

After you paint this file, you must convert it to a .dds file. (DTX1 or DTX5) The file will be named: Act_P6_Port_authorities_Custom.dds

If you have Adobe Paintshop, install the plug-in to convert the .psd to .dds, you can find the plug-in here:
C:\Program Files\Vstep\ShipSim\Tools

Hope this helps.

WW

wow might give that a go because it sounds interesting!! I could promote my business in multiplayer mode

chase 123 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 11, 2007, 16:24:49 »

im trying it right now!

chase 123 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 11, 2007, 17:06:12 »

i give up. way too hard!

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2008, 07:05:21 »

if you reskin the boat, will the original, plain boat still be there?

Shipaddict · « **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2008, 08:35:22 »

Not in SS06, but I think yes in SS08

In SS06, the harbour patrol will still be there though

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2008, 08:50:37 »

Quote from: Shipaddict on April 26, 2008, 08:35:22

Not in SS06, but I think yes in SS08

In SS06, the harbour patrol will still be there though

what if I still want the regular, plain old Patrol Boat-Custom, though? You know, like if I want to make multiple skins?

Shipaddict · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2008, 08:58:50 »

For SS08, look here:

http://forum.shipsim.com/index.php/topic,3797.msg38157.html#msg38157

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2008, 09:01:19 »

Quote from: Shipaddict on April 26, 2008, 08:58:50

For SS08, look here:

http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,3797.msg38157.html#msg38157

I'll bet that renaming trick works on ss06 as well!

...right?

Shipaddict · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2008, 09:01:46 »

I don't think so. Have a try

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2008, 23:02:03 »

Quote from: Shipaddict on April 26, 2008, 09:01:46

I don't think so. Have a try

Do I have the process right, here?

paint it
(inserted for experiment) name it
change file extension to .dds
try it

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2008, 07:24:18 »

I am about to make it a .dds file, but the computer says it already exists. HELP?

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2008, 07:49:44 »

Quote from: RMS Gigantic on April 27, 2008, 07:24:18

I am about to make it a .dds file, but the computer says it already exists. HELP?

save it to your desktop and then drag it?

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #18 on:** April 27, 2008, 08:16:48 »

I mean the previous Custom Patrol Boat's file is in the way. should I delete it?

Also, is it possible to make it a dss file to see what remains to be painted or changed, but then turn it back into a .psd file and continue working?

Shipaddict · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:01:03 »

You overwrite the CURRENT custom boat.

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #20 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:11:12 »

Quote from: Shipaddict on April 27, 2008, 09:01:03

You overwrite the CURRENT custom boat.

ok. Also, what about the second question in that post?

Shipaddict · « **Reply #21 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:13:49 »

Hmm, what I would do, is create a folder on Desktop or whereever, then save the .psd's in there each time you make significant progress

sadsid (â€ 2016) · « **Reply #22 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:19:43 »

Anyone ever try to make a new one for sherpa ?
Eric

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #23 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:26:55 »

Quote from: Shipaddict on April 27, 2008, 09:13:49

Hmm, what I would do, is create a folder on Desktop or whereever, then save the .psd's in there each time you make significant progress

ok. I was thinking of copying the psd file before making it a dds one....

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #24 on:** April 28, 2008, 03:36:36 »

Quote from: RMS Gigantic on April 27, 2008, 09:26:55

ok. I was thinking of copying the psd file before making it a dds one....

I'm trying to copy the file, but it isn't working!

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