Tutorial: Making custom clothes/ytd/ydd for FiveM

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of converting Sims 4 custom content mesh into FiveM-ready YDD and YTD files. Created by Druundev, this step-by-step guide is perfect for those looking to enhance their FiveM experience with custom clothing.

Step 1: Gather Required Tools

Before you start, ensure you have the following tools installed:

• Blender 4.0.2: Essential for 3D modeling and mesh editing.
• Photoshop CS3: Used for texture editing.
• Durty Cloth Tool: Useful for creating clothing items.
• Materialize: A tool for texture generation.
• Sims 4 Studio: Needed for extracting and importing Sims 4 custom content.
• Sollumz: A plugin for Blender to export files in the required format.

Additional Resources

• Spec Image Reference: Mapping Textures
• Codewalker Discord Invite: Join Here
• Sollumz Wiki: Installation Guide

Step 2: Extracting the Mesh

1. Open Sims 4 Studio and load the custom content mesh you want to convert.
2. Navigate to the "Mesh" tab and export the mesh file to your working directory.
3. Ensure you save the texture files as you will need them later.

Step 3: Importing the Mesh into Blender

1. Open Blender and create a new project.
2. Import the mesh file that you exported from Sims 4 Studio:
   • Go to File > Import > select the appropriate file type.
3. Clean up the mesh if needed by removing unnecessary vertices or faces.

Step 4: Preparing the Texture

1. Open Photoshop and load the texture files you exported.
2. Edit the textures as required (color adjustments, adding details, etc.).
3. Save the edited textures in a compatible format (e.g., PNG or DDS).

Step 5: Applying Textures in Blender

1. In Blender, select your imported mesh.
2. Go to the Material Properties tab and create a new material.
3. Under the Base Color, load the texture you prepared in Photoshop.
4. Adjust the UV mapping if necessary to ensure the texture fits correctly on the model.

Step 6: Exporting YDD and YTD Files

1. With the mesh still selected, go to the Export menu in Blender.
2. Choose the Sollumz export option:
   • Ensure to select the YDD format for the model.
   • Name your file appropriately (e.g., custom_clothing.ydr).
3. Export the texture as a YTD file:
   • Use the texture files you edited and ensure they are linked properly.

Step 7: Testing in FiveM

1. Place your exported YDD and YTD files into the appropriate resource folders in your FiveM directory.
2. Launch FiveM and load your server.
3. Check if your custom clothing appears in-game as expected.

Conclusion

You have successfully converted Sims 4 custom content into FiveM-ready clothing! Remember to keep your tools updated and refer to the additional resources for troubleshooting and advanced techniques. Happy modding, and feel free to join the Discord community for further assistance!