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Brightening up BodyShop for a Spring Cleaning

by WesHowe Posted 18th Feb 2007 at 7:11 AM - Updated 27th Nov 2013 at 9:13 PM by Nysha

244 Comments / replies (Who?) - 4 Feedback Posts, 15 Thanks Posts

This is a featured upload! It showcases the best talent and creativity available on MTS and in the community.

This small package file redefines the lighting used in BodyShop, making viewing and modifying your creations there a lot friendlier.

By requests, this package has three versions that have increasing brightness levels, so you can pick the one you like. I also wrote some small details (a mini-tutorial) of how to edit it with SimPE to make it just like you want.

Install is simple... unzip the package file and put one of the files in your config folder (it may work in downloads, but I didn't test it there).

I have attached a screenshot of the same Sim with the old and new lighting system. The brightest file in the new set is just like the one I originally released, with the other two being more moderate brightness level enhancements.

<* Wes *>

Tags: #BODYSHOP, #LIGHTING, #DARK

Operating System: Windows Linux Mac OS X
Utility Type: Miscellaneous
Plugin Type: Not Applicable

You must have the expansion or stuff packs listed below installed to use this custom content. Please see the post text for any exceptions.

Key: - File was updated after upload was posted

Filename - Tip: You can click the magnifying glass to see the archive contents	Size	Downloads	Date
casielightsreplacementwh.zip	2.8 KB	46,001	18th Feb 2007

Need help with downloading or installing content? Click this link!

Don't forget to Thank the creator after downloading! Use the Thanks button located above the screenshots above.

Basic Download and Install Instructions:

1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.

2. Extract: Use WinRAR (Windows) or Stuffit (Mac) to extract the .package file(s) from the .rar or .zip file(s).

3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:

Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
Windows Vista/7/8: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
Mac: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\

-or-

4. Place in Program Files: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your appropriate Install folder:

Windows XP: C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 (Your Latest EP)\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins
Windows Vista/7/8: C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 (Your Latest EP)\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins
Windows Vista/7/8: C:\Program Files(x86)\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 (Your Latest EP)\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins
Origin: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection\Fun with Pets\SP9\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins
Mac: APPLICATIONS FOLDER -> THE SIMS 2 -> TSDATA -> RES -> CATALOG

Need more information?

For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
Anyone can use both .rar and .zip files easily! On Windows, use WinRAR. On Mac, use Stuffit.
If you don't have a Downloads folder, just make one. See instructions at: Game Help: No Downloads Folder.

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244 Comments / Replies (Who?) - 217 Feedback Posts, 15 Thanks Posts
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billielith

Top Secret Researcher

#226

9th May 2010 at 7:03 PM

I just love this. Thanks!

I know I can't do it, but I'm still going to do it. - M. C. Escher

Peppermint

Banned

#227

29th May 2010 at 3:58 PM

It´s so great! Now I can see my creations perfectly! Thank you

AnnitaSims

Field Researcher

#228

18th Jun 2010 at 5:05 PM

Oh, it's cool but the extra bright is too bright and not suitable for photoskining..

cornROLL

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#229

30th Sep 2010 at 6:09 AM

OH MY KADAJ
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
this is wonderful

Thank-you!

nila.dulko

Field Researcher

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1st Dec 2010 at 8:18 AM

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lem0n

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#230

29th Dec 2010 at 4:01 AM

Wow it works perfectly!I hate it when i can't see the make up color clearly,thank you so much!

Cruzy

Lab Assistant

THANKS POST

#231

3rd Jan 2011 at 9:35 PM

must-have for bodyshop

RaveCandy

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#232

27th Mar 2011 at 5:27 PM

What an amazing idea! I'm often running Body Shop for testing purposes and I'm slowly honing my skills as an artist in this particular field. But you know your lighting is bad when you find yourself readjusting the computer screen towards light even though it's just the program itself, ahaha. Thanks a million, this is a great idea, love it.

Zerographic

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#233

9th May 2011 at 1:38 AM

You are a golden god! ;D

faichickq

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#234

4th Dec 2011 at 6:15 AM

Amazingggg thanks u sosoo much

faichickq

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#235

6th Dec 2011 at 12:47 PM

thx so much umm how to use this mod ?? ..
i'm finished loding where i can paste the file??????????????

rubygirl002

Lab Assistant

THANKS POST

#236

7th Jun 2012 at 6:48 PM

thanks this is perfect! :D

Deadtuna

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#237

11th Jun 2012 at 8:59 PM

This makes such a huuuuuuuge difference. The nosemasks I was trying to put on this sim were the totally wrong color @.@. Thank you soooooooo much!

Ellias

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#238

7th Mar 2014 at 7:53 AM

Thanks

Simonut

Meet Me In My Next Life

THANKS POST

#239

8th Jun 2014 at 9:03 PM

Better late than never, I had this for a long time it work "PERFECT" in Seasons. I did thank you, but wanted to add a comment. If you have bad eyes sight even with glasses (lol ) any version of brightness will do. Thanks for a great tool and for sharing.

SleepyTabby

Instructor

THANKS POST

#240

7th Sep 2014 at 9:00 PM

This is a must-have for anyone who likes to preview content in Bodyshop. Thank you!

I also appreciate how you included instructions to tweak the settings.

galensgranny

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#241

30th Jan 2016 at 6:29 AM

Thank you a million times! This is great! Now I can actually see the items in BodyShop.

Pebblerocker

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#242

26th Mar 2017 at 2:43 AM

Thanks!

moniquepietra

Test Subject

THANKS POST

#243

14th Apr 2017 at 5:34 AM

Grata por seu brilhante trabalho.

Ionian

Test Subject

#244

30th Jul 2018 at 8:18 PM

I was able to get this wonderful mod working by placing the chosen file in Documents > EA Games > The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection.

I'm way late to the party, but maybe this will help someone. :)

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