A free awning tool like in TS2?

What was the awning tool?

OP could you give those who did not play TS2 a description of how the Free Awning Tool worked? A video or tutorial?

As a builder I can imagine this would be very useful to me, but I'm not sure how it works.

"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-17852384" wrote:
OP could you give those who did not play TS2 a description of how the Free Awning Tool worked? A video or tutorial?

As a builder I can imagine this would be very useful to me, but I'm not sure how it works.

It basically works as if you're building walls/fences but instead the tool "draws" awnings. It was included in TS2 OFB. You could make awnings next to walls, or not. So instead of using limited wall decorations you're putting down awnings with the length and shape that you want. They had multiple styles too. It was great for the exterior of stores, restaurants and hotels.

This picture on google shows an example of what you could do...

https://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/15/54/71/55/ts2_aw10.jpg

You can't really do that in TS4.

"Sigzy05;c-17852417" wrote:

"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-17852384" wrote:
OP could you give those who did not play TS2 a description of how the Free Awning Tool worked? A video or tutorial?

As a builder I can imagine this would be very useful to me, but I'm not sure how it works.

It basically works as if you're building fences but instead the tool "draws" awnings. It was included in TS2 OFB. You could make awnings next to walls ornot. So instead of using limited wall decorations you're putting down awnings in the length and shape that you want. They had multiple styles too. It was great for the exterior of stores, restaurants and hotels in TS2.

This picture on google shows an example of hat you could do...

https://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/15/54/71/55/ts2_aw10.jpg

You can't really do that in TS4.

Thank you @Sigzy05 , I appreciate this.

That’s certainly a YES for me! ??

Absolutely.

Couple pics I found from my game:

Thanks for posting @Ellupelluellu.

Great to see the variations of awning styles!

I’d say if that’s the same height as the roof, perhaps it makes sense for the team to add roof patterns and roof trims that look like awnings, so that we can customize and place different pillars underneath depending on our taste. It would work the same way the thatched roofs and trims are designed from Island Living.

What would even be better is if we can create awnings lower than the roof on any level.

"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-17852463" wrote:
Thanks for posting @Ellupelluellu.

Great to see the variations of awning styles!

I’d say if that’s the same height as the roof, perhaps it makes sense for the team to add roof patterns and roof trims that look like awnings, so that we can customize and place different pillars underneath depending on our taste. It would work the same way the thatched roofs and trims are designed from Island Living.

What would even be better is if we can create awnings lower than the roof on any level.

The TS2 awnings hang below the roof, they are wall height. They were great as you could make both window awnings and tents with them.

"Sigzy05;c-17852417" wrote:

"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-17852384" wrote:
OP could you give those who did not play TS2 a description of how the Free Awning Tool worked? A video or tutorial?

As a builder I can imagine this would be very useful to me, but I'm not sure how it works.

It basically works as if you're building walls/fences but instead the tool "draws" awnings. It was included in TS2 OFB. You could make awnings next to walls ornot. So instead of using limited wall decorations you're putting down awnings in the length and shape that you want. They had multiple styles too. It was great for the exterior of stores, restaurants and hotels in TS2.

This picture on google shows an example of hat you could do...

https://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/15/54/71/55/ts2_aw10.jpg

You can't really do that in TS4.

Thank you for taking the time to explain it! Yes, that's a yes for me too :)

"Ellupelluellu;c-17852424" wrote:
Absolutely.

Couple pics I found from my game:

Spoiler

https://i.imgur.com/tRSGF57.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/u5RDqXM.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/0Xe4Pqd.jpg

One of the finer build options in Sims 2. Makes me so upset that they did away with it. My favorites are the thatched roof and the art deco pieces. Shoot if they made the tool with the listed below colors and styles I'd pay the kit price for it.

1. Thatch & Bamboo
2. The art deco style with the curved glass
3. Stripes

• Blue & White
  
• Red & White
  
• Black & White
  
• Baby Pink & White
  
• Baby Blue & White
  
• Green & White
  
• Green & Grey
  
• Grey & Black
  
• Red, Blue & White
  
• Yellow & White
  
• Yellow & Black
  
• Red & Green
  
• Blue & Green
  
• Red & Black
  
• Grey & White
  
• Beige & White
  
• Beige & Black
  
• Beige & Green
  
• Purple & Green
  
• Purple & White
  
• Purple & Black
  
• Orange & Black
  
• Orange & White
  

4. Solid - Different color trim if it really enhances the look

• Red
  
• Navy Blue
  
• Hunter Green
  
• Yellow
  
• Black
  
• White
  
• Grey
  
• Orange
  
• Baby Pink
  
• baby Blue
  
• Beige
  
• Royal Purple
  
• Brown
  

5. Shingled Awning

• Black
  
• Baby Pink
  
• Green
  
• Magenta
  
• White
  
• Navy Blue
  
• Beige
  
• Baby Blue
  

6. Shiny Metal

• Copper
  
• Rubbed Broze
  
• Silver
  
• Gold
  

I'd also like a wide variety of the traditional shapes for my money

1. Shed

http://fabricformsawnings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/shed-awning.jpg

2. Gable

http://fabricformsawnings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/gable-shape.jpg

3. Half Round

http://fabricformsawnings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/half-round.jpg

4. Waterfall

http://fabricformsawnings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/waterfall-2.jpg


I'd like them to have some choices on valances

http://fabricformsawnings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/shapes1.jpg

That tool was awesome in Sims 2.