Build A Pool Window
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Tutorials by DragonQueen added Dec 05, 2009, read 14142 times
Build a Pool Window
Step 1: Create a Basement
If you know how to make a basement, feel free to skip ahead to Step 2, on page three. Meanwhile, if you find yourself saying, “Basement? I can have a Basement???” Read on…
Open the building tools menu. Select a set of stairs, any set will do, one wide is best. Drop one set of stairs three steps down.
Lay a second set of stairs just like the first, coming off at a right angle from the bottom "landing" of the first set of stairs...
Build the third and final set of stairs like the second, at a right angle from the bottom of the second set of stairs...
Now that you’ve gotten the stairs in place, it’s time to get rid of them! Hehehe… Use the hammer tool to delete the stairs.
Open the level terrain tool and place your cursor over the deepest square.
Use the cursor to encompass the area where your basement will be located.
Let the terrain drop, and...a basement begins to take shape!
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On Dec 6, 2009 daishyana wrote:
This is an awesome tutorial THANKS! Does this works with the real basements that Sims3 added on the update?
On Dec 6, 2009 Jennifer_R wrote:
Wonderful tutorial! You finally submitted it!
Now I will have to try it. 
On Dec 6, 2009 The Simsss Fan wrote:
Great tutorial!I will try it...
On Dec 6, 2009 BubblePie wrote:
Thx, I will so have to try it^^
On Dec 7, 2009 martoele wrote:
Hey... You're much more than a storyteller...
Great tutorial. I have to try it out for myself. Thanks for sharing this. 
On Dec 7, 2009 rottenmeats wrote:
I am having an issue with leveling the terrain. When i do it up to the pool, the foundation comes down on a slant, making it so I can't add an upper floor to that area.
What am I doing incorrectly?
On Dec 8, 2009 martoele wrote:
Hi DQ. Just here to write you that I made my "poolviewhouse" and it really looks great.
I will surely use it in one of my 'stories to come'. Thanks again. Margo.
On Dec 9, 2009 kbradley03 wrote:
Neat idea! Does this work with the basement tool that came in the update or do we have to do it the old-fashioned way?
On Dec 10, 2009 buckeye0242 wrote:
Thank you! That was so easy to follow!
On Dec 11, 2009 florline wrote:
Parabéns, amei seu tutoria!!!!
On Dec 13, 2009 Thoe wrote:
you are a genius
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On Dec 14, 2009 Earcat wrote:
looks great I can hardly wait to try it
On Dec 15, 2009 katana wrote:
I've made a few of these with the old-fashioned basements, and you did a good job describing the process. I would also like to know if this works with the new basement tool, since I haven't had a chance to try it yet.
On Dec 15, 2009 trisha.b wrote:
so awesome
<3 thanks!!!
On Dec 15, 2009 SuthernDel wrote:
Hi, that was awsome! I did it! Thank You! My game drowns to many Sims, I don't keep pools.... so...now they starve...working on that one.
How about a Daylight Basement?
On Dec 16, 2009 pinkyrock wrote:
Really FANTASIC Thanks sooooooooooooo much
I will try it right now
love it
On Dec 17, 2009 CodeXero wrote:
AWESOME !!
On Dec 18, 2009 xiado wrote:
So nice look
On Dec 18, 2009 Domcia1997 wrote:
Super
On Dec 20, 2009 matthildi wrote:
apisteuto....:P
On Dec 20, 2009 sbrizolone wrote:
Maybe I'll try it!
On Dec 20, 2009 asdert wrote:
Werkelijk Fantasic Thanks sooooooooooooo veel Ik zal proberen het nu rechts leuk
On Dec 21, 2009 born2kill wrote:
well, I tried to make the pool window, and after many hours of hard work, I finally do it!! I need to tell you that you're awesome!!! and the pool window looks fantastic, so, thanks for the trick!
On Dec 22, 2009 zizou_youssef wrote:
i can't understand how can i do it????????????,
On Dec 22, 2009 zizou_youssef wrote:
I have not understood because when I delete the foundation, I do not see the pool water but I see the earth. help me
On Dec 23, 2009 ale8oneboy wrote:
That's pretty sweet. Got that aquarium feel to it. It's a Sim Tank!
On Dec 23, 2009 zizou_youssef wrote:
you speek french?
On Dec 27, 2009 oldmember_Cezy wrote:
Thanks very helpful
On Jan 5, 2010 vankorgen wrote:
THX extremely helpful
On Jan 11, 2010 alfje66 wrote:
Thanks for the tutorial. I will try this out.
Thanks for sharing
On Jan 16, 2010 av12890 wrote:
i did it and it worked, but when the sims start swimming, the water is not next to the windows. The water dips down to meet the bottom of the windows. Is there something im missing?
On Jan 22, 2010 alexsuper444 wrote:
VERY GOOD!!!
Thanks! ^_______________^
On Jan 29, 2010 Uchiha_Maisega wrote:
Nice!! Now i can make my dream houses twice as awesome
On Jan 30, 2010 oldmember_cava_no wrote:
I just love this turtorial!, i have building this three times this week
On Jan 31, 2010 Elle :D wrote:
Thanks!
On Feb 1, 2010 oldmember_cava_no wrote:
It don't work for me
On Feb 13, 2010 Golden97 wrote:
Your right, it is worth it! I did it and it looks awesome
Thans fr sharing how to do it 
-Katie
On Feb 17, 2010 alessie1706 wrote:
Great...! awesome....i love it...thank's for sharing this....
On Feb 21, 2010 SuZ1101 wrote:
way too cool thanks alot for that! i cant wait to try it.
On Feb 25, 2010 oldmember_cava_no wrote:
If you don't get it work you have to make put in this code: constrainfloorelevation false to make it WORK
On Mar 1, 2010 ynotnoswad wrote:
If you add the fish spawner, you wind up with an aquarium!
On Mar 11, 2010 SimsLaraCroft wrote:
THANKS! I LOVE IT!!
On Mar 11, 2010 SimsLaraCroft wrote:
and funny pic 40/40 :3
On Mar 12, 2010 Stubbs96 wrote:
omg the Gosik guy did a much easier tutorial really A LOT easier that was harder than it had to be.
no offence
On Mar 17, 2010 PITSIKA wrote:
thanks!
On Mar 17, 2010 PITSIKA wrote:
I think it was really easy!!!
On Mar 23, 2010 Leandro-kun wrote:
On Mar 29, 2010 My_Creed@walla.co.il wrote:
Nice idea but im wondering if i can do it with water , can i?
thank you
On Apr 14, 2010 fatanasov wrote:
at the end its funny with the girls butt ahahah =) nice tutorial
On May 5, 2010 zane_d wrote:
great tutorial
thanks
On May 14, 2010 gggggggm wrote:
obrigado!
On May 22, 2010 simaddict94 wrote:
Sweet!
On Jun 15, 2010 kimberwyn wrote:
When I put the foundation down the walls pull away.
On Jul 4, 2010 Danni961 wrote:
On Jul 4, 2010 Danni961 wrote:
On Jul 6, 2010 mik0 muffin wrote:
I will be trying this, thanks!
On Jul 13, 2010 lilliebou wrote:
Reeeeally cool =D
On Jul 15, 2010 patiam321 wrote:
Bravo, Thank you so much!
On Jul 27, 2010 daphney1230 wrote:
Wow I was wondering how to do this.. thanks so much!!! Much love
On Aug 1, 2010 addicted2sims3 wrote:
That looks awesome!!!
On Aug 6, 2010 jadoxcm wrote:
On Aug 6, 2010 jadoxcm wrote:
thnx,, its awesome!!!
On Aug 8, 2010 murfeel wrote:
GLORIOUS! i needed this tutorial so bad, I can't even tell you! Two thumbs, WAY way up!
On Aug 9, 2010 casondrabuteur wrote:
I keep trying to make the foundation wall, but the ground pulls away :/ HALP.
On Aug 9, 2010 casondrabuteur wrote:
Also, I can't make a wall of foundation like that either.
On Aug 9, 2010 RenataSViveiros wrote:
Can't wait to try it!! thanks
On Aug 15, 2010 darkdisposition wrote:
Worked great! Thanks.
On Aug 20, 2010 Maevyn wrote:
I thoroughly enjoyed this tutorial! It had humor, clear step-by-step instructions, and cautions, as well - thank you!
On Oct 4, 2010 mayanapinheiro wrote:
the tutorial is perfect
On Oct 7, 2010 Carina94 wrote:
i found a similar pool window to wolfe family in twinbrook. it's amazing! thanks
On Nov 12, 2010 patiam321 wrote:
Thank you!
It worked out perfectly!
On Dec 4, 2010 simsluvrgirl210 wrote:
it actually really isn't this hard.....
On Dec 11, 2010 deni_lee wrote:
perfect job..!!
On Dec 15, 2010 hellijelli wrote:
so cool
On Dec 19, 2010 CLRB wrote:
cant u just do it with a normal basement?
On Feb 1, 2011 Amocholes wrote:
Works nicely except for a weird effect with the water. I have a wall of water standing above the pool and following the contour of the bottom.
On Feb 17, 2011 aryz wrote:
On Feb 17, 2011 aryz wrote:
On Feb 22, 2011 anjasusi1 wrote:
Awesome! Thanks!!!!!!! <3<3
On Mar 6, 2011 Exxion wrote:
this can be used for a castle gate water! (you know, the ones they use to keep intruders away) YOU'RE AWESOME!
On Mar 7, 2011 sims3angelcreator wrote:
Wonderful!
. I have bulldozed the walls away now so the pool is just right there. Oh and type moveobjects on in cheat box, move your sim into the water, it can now swim through the grass or mud or the land. 
On Mar 22, 2011 skittlegirl82 wrote:
This is cool I'll be trying this
On Apr 7, 2011 fibrata wrote:
awesome..cool
On Jun 6, 2011 HaineChan wrote:
Tried the tutorial but totally failed in my game.
On Jun 24, 2011 QueenOfWolves wrote:
Thanks alot for this
On Jul 6, 2011 PoisonStreet wrote:
This is a very useful tutorial and also very retro. Thank you.
On Aug 16, 2011 lightning018 wrote:
is it valid if i add the aquarium instead of pool?
On Sep 6, 2011 Tenshiroi wrote:
Thanks a lot for sharing this with us !
On Sep 15, 2011 Andr3s5132 wrote:
>_< oooO! God This Is The Best!!!
On Oct 2, 2011 kittyrox wrote:
AWESOME! Now my sims can spy on their evil neighbors sneaking into their pool. O.o
On Oct 15, 2011 Shokky wrote:
Super!!!!
On Oct 16, 2011 ElderGamer1 wrote:
Fantastic! This is the first Tutorial on Pool-Window Building that I understood! Your explanation and pictures are great!
On Oct 27, 2011 Apostasiaceae wrote:
Weewh.. exept for know how to build a pool window I lay on the ground and laughing
*hehehehehehehehe*
May I should read this amazing tutorial a second time hoping it has not the same effect on me again
On Nov 12, 2011 wetstar wrote:
good tutorial
On Nov 23, 2011 danioontje wrote:
Really good tutorial.
On Dec 16, 2011 nico26 wrote:
ha I DONE IT AND IT IS 89% COOL AND 11% NOT COOL
On Mar 17, 2012 kitriana wrote:
I've succesfully managed to follow this tutorial, but got annoying when it looked weird once I added windows to three sides.
My problem was that the sunbeams hitting the water didnt render properly on the walls near the corners
BUT! I found a way to do it with the basement and pool tool together and thought I'd share it
1) make your pool
2) select the basement tool
3) press down CTRL before you highlight the area - starting at the UPPOSITE end where the pool and basement meets!!! RELEASE CTRL BEFFORE you click to make the basement
On Mar 30, 2012 Chloézzta wrote:
Well done! This is a very well thought out guide for those who are interested; I have incorperated this in my very posh house and it fits perfectly. I hope to see more good guides from you in the future.