This software is in the pre-alpha stage, it is still under development. These developmental releases expire monthly. At that time, simply download the latest developmental release from the web site. The Alpha release and all versions thereafter will have no such expiration token.
The official web site for The Sims2 Album is:
http://www.transamerican.net/s2album/
Quick Getting Started Guide!
All functions in this software can be done in two ways, 1) single clicking on the graphical user interface controls or 2) using keyboard commands.
Use only a Single-Mouse-Click to activate controls on the interface.
Order by Button Controls at the top:
OPEN (folder icon)
SAVE (disk icon)
SAVE AS (disk and pen icon)
moving your storybook: You may move your storybook and associated snapshots to an alternate directory. When selecting the Save As option, you will notice that if you navigate to another directory to save your storybook in, you will be prompted to also copy the thumbnails and snapshots. Now you can better keep track of what snapshots are actually in usewith which album.
export as HTML: The HTML export is now available. You may save your storybook as a web page for uploading to the Internet. This feature automatically builds a web site out of the storybook you have opened.
export tip- In the Save As dialog, choose HTML and save the storybook HTML export to a different folder. This will copy all of the snapshot images and thumbnails with it so everything will be ready for you to upload to your web site.
EDIT (pen and paper icon) Clicking the Edit icon enables more icons. They are the Truck icon, the X icon, and the Thumbtack icon.
PHOTO (pallet icon) insert or replace any snapshot in your album. Insert will allow you to create a new page and edit the text.
TOOLS (toolbox hands icon) application settings.
EXIT (door icon) exit the program.
More on the Move Storybook Page Function:
When in edit mode, you may select the page you are currently viewing and relocate it to another area of your storybook. By clicking on the Truck icon or pressing CNTL-M the page will get removed from the storybook instantly. The page will go into 'holding' represented by a Thumbnail in the top right of the screen. You should navigate to the place where you want the page in holding to be inserted. Say, for example, you removed the page from page number 14 and wish to move it to page number 20, by navigating ahead to page 20 you are ready to place the page out of holding and back into your storybook. To do this, simply click the Thumbnail in the top right of the screen and the page as well as associated text will be inserted. At this time all of the following features are enabled:
Features to be addressed in alpha release:
Hey testers! Your suggestions / comments / feedback are welcome! Please let me know how I may improve the UI and functionaltiy of this program. Post your comments on the s2album thread of modthesims2.com. Also, any volunteers to improve this help document, dress it up, include picture examples, are also welcome. Thanks!
Disclaimer and Legal Stuff:
The developer, hosting provider, or any other party affiliated with this software may not be held liable for any damages in any form resulting from the use of these software, tools or utilities. You may use this at your own risk. By downloading any of the files contained on this page, you are agreeing to this statement.