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13 years ago

>>> Did you know you could be missing EP/store content stencils? <<<

Well, did you? I know I didn't!

I accidentally stumbled across this thread by Mr. Hawk in the Store section of the forums and realized I've been using so many items that were missing half the stencils, most notably the Pets EP paintings.

I'm posting this here so more people can see this because I know most of my friends dwell in this subforum.

What is a stencil?

Stencils are different applied designs to items. They add permanent, non-recolourable decals, logos and texture effects to the items. A lot of store items and even certain expansion pack content has missing stencils. Let's take this item for instance:

Hanging Kimono Wall Art

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureWallAsianLivingKimono2x1/Thumbnail_300x300.png

When you download from the store, the only preset the item will have will be the one you see on the display image even though the item SHOULD have these other stencils:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Havelock/Kimono.png

How do I save the missing stencil?

If you choose the "Edit" tool and click on the object, it will open up a preset window on the left along with the colour/pattern editing window on the right. In the window on the left, use "save preset" (an icon with a folder+arrow). You will have to save the game afterwards because if you don't, your stencil will be gone next time you load up the game.

Also lookie here.

Here is a list of items missing stencils:

Pets EP:

Low Country Living Pet House - 3 stencils (blue writing, paws, fish skeleton)
Bow WoW Wowzer Pet Bed - 2 stencils (bone and fish skeleton)
El Dorado's Destiny (painting) - 2 stencils (both quite abstract)
...A Fool From Any Direction (painting) - 2 stencils (both abstract)
The Moderate Mayflower (bowl) - atleast 1 stencil (fish skeleton)
Small Animals (painting) - 1 stencil (kittens)
Alberta's Lament (painting) - 2 stencils (kittens and horses)
Pet Plated by Tack-EE Inc. (wall sculpture) - atleast 2 stencils (other cats and dogs)

Generations EP:

The "Natural" Family Portrait (painting) - 2 stencils (2 other families)
Dream of the Windrunner (painting) - 2 stencils (fairy and flowers)
Frilly Framed Picture (painting) - 2 stencils (ducky and teddy)
Celebrate! Banner - 3 stencils (Birthday, Wedding, blank)
Charming Beatrix Chiffarobe - atleast 1 stencil missing (Critters scenery on doors)

Store:

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/bedDoubleEgyptLuxor/Thumbnail_64x64.png Scarab Rejuvenation Bed by Cunee Forms - one missing stencil and broken textures

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/beddoublecastle/Thumbnail_64x64.png Royal Rest Slab o' Wood DOuble Bed - two missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/tableendcastle/Thumbnail_64x64.png Noble End Table - two missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculpturewallshieldswordcastle/Thumbnail_64x64.png The Great Lord So-and-So's Shield and Sword - two missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculpturewalltapestrycastle/Thumbnail_64x64.png The Banner of the Bold - two missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/tablecoffeecastle/Thumbnail_64x64.png Troubadour Table - two missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureSportsMotorcycleHelmet/Thumbnail_64x64.png Burning Out Motorcycle Helmet - two missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/tableEndSportsSoccor/Thumbnail_64x64.png Soccer End Table - two missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/paintingSportsSigned/Thumbnail_64x64.png Rare Autographed Athlete Photo - two missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureFloorScreenTiki/Thumbnail_64x64.png Lanai Privacy Screen - two missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/paintingCNYRabbit/Thumbnail_64x64.png New Year Rabbit Painting - two missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/lightingWallAnimal/Thumbnail_64x64.png Animal Friends Wall Light - three missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/deskAnimalGirl/Thumbnail_64x64.png Little Princess Desk - three missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/lightingWallSconceAnimal/Thumbnail_64x64.png Bronco 100HP Wall Light - three missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/doorDoubleSlidingScreenModernAsian2x1/Thumbnail_64x64.png Doorway to Happiness - three missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculpturePartitionShojiScreenModernAsian2x1/Thumbnail_64x64.png Commanding Shoji Screen - three missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/tableCoffeeMorrocan2x1/Thumbnail_64x64.png Desert Dynasty Coffee Table - one missing stencil

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/loveseatMorrocan/Thumbnail_64x64.png Empyrean Luxury Loveseat - three missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sofaMorrocan/Thumbnail_64x64.png Divine Divan - three missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureTableGreekPitcher/Thumbnail_64x64.png Greek Pitcher - one missing stencil

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureWallWoodlandSaw2x1/Thumbnail_64x64.png Tree Saw Wall Sculpture - one missing stencil

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureWallWoodlandSkillet/Thumbnail_64x64.png Cast Iron Skillet Wall Sculpture - one missing stencil

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/tableCoffeeWoodland2x1/Thumbnail_64x64.png Desert Designs Coffee Table - one missing stencil

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sofaWoodland/Thumbnail_64x64.png Desert Designs Sofa - one missing stencil

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/tableEndMorrocan/Thumbnail_64x64.png Means to an End Table - one missing stencil

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/CabinetIslandStorybookSuite/Thumbnail_64x64.png

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/windowStorybookStencil2X1/Thumbnail_64x64.png all these Storybook items have three missing coloured stencils. Nobody has been successful in unlocking the counters and cabinets though.

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/windowAnimal/Thumbnail_64x64.png Animal window - three missing stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/windowAnimalOctogon/Thumbnail_64x64.png Octagonal Animal window - three hidden stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureWallFlagPirate/Thumbnail_64x64.png Fo'c's'le Flag - three hidden stencils

http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/petBowlWinterHoliday/Thumbnail_64x64.png Jolly Feast Pet Bowl - one missing stencil and perhaps also missing a blank version
http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureWallAsianLivingTapestry/Thumbnail_64x64.pngLongevity Wall Hanging - two missing stencils
http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureWallAsianLivingKimono2x1/Thumbnail_64x64.png Hanging Kimono Wall Art - two missing stencils
http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/paintingWallAsianLiving2x1/Thumbnail_64x64.png Japanese Inspired Artwork - two missing stencils
http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/lightingWallAsianLiving/Thumbnail_64x64.png Illuminated Within Wall Lighting - two missing stencil
http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/lightingFloorAsianLiving/Thumbnail_64x64.png Light the Way Floor Lamp - two missing stencil

Here are pictures of the missing stencils:

http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r427/Goggalor_Pics/Sims3/fixes/c6906bde.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6384/unlockjp.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Havelock/other.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Havelock/Kimono.png

http://i31.tinypic.com/14mlwy.jpg

http://llnw.thesims3.com/sims3_asset/sims3_asset/media/shard000//shard000/727/446/010/00/screenshot_original.jpg

http://llnw.thesims3.com/sims3_asset/sims3_asset/media/shard000//shard000/723/446/010/00/screenshot_original.jpg

The unlocked stencil lots:

Aznsensei's Unlocked Japanese Living Stencils
Unlocks stencils of these items:
http://na.llnet.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureWallAsianLivingTapestry/Thumbnail_64x64.png

http://na.llnet.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/lightingFloorAsianLiving/Thumbnail_64x64.png

MrHawk's Test - Missing Stencils
Unlocks stencils of these items:
http://na.llnet.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/bedDoubleEgyptLuxor/Thumbnail_64x64.png

http://na.llnet.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureWallFlagPirate/Thumbnail_64x64.png + Generations paintings, family portrait and banner.

YOTEAMO's Hidden Stencils Unlocked for Pets and Generations has all of the Pets/Generations unlocked stencils.

Generation Charming Beatrix Chiffarobe stencil unlocked: http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=488862

http://thumbs2.modthesims.info/img/5/9/3/6/3/MTS_Menaceman44-1327900-ArmioreAlterations.jpg

MrHawk also has a lot of unlocked stencils in his studio, especially de-decaled base game objects.

I take no credit for any of the pics or any of the findings. All credit goes to Mr. Hawk, AznSensei and everyone else who contributed to the original thread.

If you do not oppose using mods, MrHawk's Be Less Stupid mod unlocks almost every hidden stencil so you do not have to download and save presets yourself: http://www.thesimalogue.com/be-less-stupid.html

web store

bethany2011
13 years ago
thanks for the link! I had read some of his post before but I didn't realize there was a download to get them. I love having more options for my artwork.

I don't own pets though...
kad1116
13 years ago
which are from gens
ju1ka
13 years ago
SimsManiac2k9 wrote:
Could someone please explain what a 'stencil' is please? :oops:
I'm slow.

I've explained some posts up on this very page.

Ivanna, I felt cheated by EA last night when I found out about around 10 items in Generations I've never seen before. Springfairy asked someone to redecorate a room in a pre-build Generations house, I went to have a look and spotted a stuffed dinosaur toy I've never seen before.

I searching for it in all of the separate subsections, and if I used the clone tool on it, the game would open Decor->Plants tab even though it wasn't there. Turns out in only shows up in Buy Mode if I "View All" in the Decor tab, not Kids->Misc. section like most people. I also found the little robot toy, the ceiling airplane model, the kite, a submarine-type spyglass thing, a weird listening/alien device and some other stuff. And I also found the sleeping bag and Benny's Tennies if I "View All" in Kids section, none of those items appear anywhere else.

To think I would be missing out on all that if it wasn't the sheer chance of Spring asked someone to redecorate...
Canadaguy10
13 years ago
Sorry again but thank you for any sugguestions

I put a kimono on the wall
went to edit the item
The save circled in red does nothing when I click on it
nor do the other two icons beside it. Its like they are greyed out.

The box to the right is sitting there and everything on that side
can be clicked but not on the left side.
anettesb
12 years ago
Joolster wrote:
anettesb wrote:
oh that added from generation is nice....

I still don't get WHY they don't unlock all the stencils....

I guess with the amount of different presets on various items per EP or store set it's easy to miss some here and there. :mrgreen:

I jsut still don't get it.... it it is locked then they must have locked it.... or do they have to unlock every part of it... in its setting?

yea I don't get it...

and ok if they mis one here and there... then when we tell them why not fix it in patches... oposit alot of other things this must be easy to fix in patches.... like extreamly easy.... :?
Mmdrgntobldrgn
New Spectator
11 years ago
Joolster wrote:
okester wrote:
Does anyone know if these show up as CC when checked with Custard? I wouldn't want to use them in a contest build, then have to change it ;p

They're not, because they're the same EA objects, just stripped of stencils.

^^ This, plus I tend to scan ea's stuff too, I can attest to the fact that custard gives a clean scan of each and every stencil in MrHawk's studio .... all 279 single items and the test lot.
anettesb
11 years ago
going to drum a little for this:

D) Furniture shop; featuring the hidden stencils and stencil free furniture
Lot size (road side is first): not to big most lots are 30x30 or 30x40 or 40x30
Placement in town: area B
Needed requirements:
A shop with as many of the hidden stencils furniture and deco for sale as possible, furniture with removed stencils also welcome as long as they don’t require me to have the mod.
Could have other things for sale aswell – like the toy shop could be here.
+ maybe toilets
+ maybe a way to get food (not for free ofcourse)
prize: 500sp

incase any one wants a challeng and are using these unlocked items.... even if you don't have savyseller it isn't a problem just leave room for the cash registre 1 or 2 places.... and I put that and the blankets there my self...
photobella
11 years ago
Ok, so let me get this straight. For those of us who don't use mods but would like to unlock the stencils: DL one of the lots with the unlocked stencils, install into game, go into Build/Buy, click on the object with the new stencil, click on Style, Click the folder icon, save the preset?

Am I missing anything?

Thanks!
missyangel87
11 years ago
duyguugudur wrote:
Thanks for keep me updated us abut this missing treasures :)

Can i ask a question, i had heard fm one of my friends that this bookcase has a lovely hidden stencil,but cannot find it on site... Can u help me to find it?

Secrets of the Soul Bookcase

Thank you! :)

Hope this is not rude thing to post! :oops:

Bump? :oops: :oops:

Wish you all nice week! :)
Karendrae
10 years ago
Wow! Thank you so much! I've had Sims for ages. This is my first day on the forums and I'm learning so much! I'm in my game right now getting all my missing stencils! I can't believe I've lived without these for so long! *Super big hugs*