this is a common question, it is complicated, but it may be worth it IF you are willing to commit to it.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCIONS EXACTLY!
for those who doubt sc4devotion.com, it is just another c4 fansite, it is trustworthy, so dont worry about it.
unfortnately, thereare actually several programs to install, you have to get a number of programs to make buildings for sc4, to have a complete BAT. the bat is actually a number of tools, just follow the steps.
#1 get and install this,( you will be given a serial number, but dont despair! the product is free. just copy and paste.)
free: the gmax 3d modeler.
#2 get an account of sc4devotion(you have to register speratly for the LEX, and for the forums. :( )
sc4devotion.com
#3 get the lot editor, one of the tools that you need to make a building appear in sc4.
the lot editor download.(just get the lot editor, you need nothing else.)
the lot editor allows you to place your buildings on a lot.
if you are wondering about the lot edito, like above, you place oyur model on the lot, then add things like grass textures, parking lots, outdoor lights, etc...
#4 get the actual BAT.(DO NOT skip ahead until you have done everything else, seriously.)
this updates the gmax.
the bat download.(DO EVERYTHING FIRST!!! DO NOT SKIP AHEAD!)
nistall this, then start the bat(not the gmax, otherwise you don't have the extra tools.)
you should also have the plugin maneger when you install this(it is included in the BAT.) this allows you to determine what kind of building it is, then to set things like fnumber of jobs, etc...
YOU have have the BAT. but thats only half the story, actually making a BAT can prove to be a hard job, to learn how, look here.
contrary to popular belief, you dont need to have the BAT to have nightlights in your bat, you just need to have the game fully updated, look at the official sc4 site to get updated. so there are 2 updates, the main one, and the BAT update(for sc4.) the bat update just fixes a problem with bats in simcity 4. you dont have to get it right away. however, if you want nighlights to work you will need it.|
Hope that this helps, click the more button(if you are viewing from the front page.) for more help on making bats.
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