I have not used MSTS for years so really new territory. What tools are needed to create routes, modifiy routes, add and move scenery, add and move train assets and probably some other things. I have XTracks now.
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Regards - Dick
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Assuming you still have MSTS installed, it's pretty easy to install Open Rails. You will need to install .Net Framework Redistributable 3.5 and XNA Framework Redistributable 3.1 for Open Rails software to work. Please make sure you install the "Redistributable" version and not the full version. If a Route requires Scalerail or XTracks, those need to be installed, too. Since Open Rails doesn't use the MSTS executable, BIN is not a requirement, but you may want to install BIN to play around with MSTS if the urge strikes.
This thread provides links to key download sites
At the present time, Open Rails does not have a Route Editor, Activity Editor or configuration validation tool. It relies MSTS assets - routes, trainset, consists, paths, services, etc to be installed and on MSTS toolsets. I would also recommend RouteRiter to ensure Routes and other content are properly configured and installed.
You have about a week to get your system ready for the next public download
chrisvwChris
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Thanks,
I have Open Rails and wanted to try changing some routes, assets and scenery to get a better perspective on what it can do.
Assuming you still have MSTS installed, it's pretty easy to install Open Rails. You will need to install .Net Framework Redistributable 3.5 and XNA Framework Redistributable 3.1 for Open Rails software to work. Please make sure you install the "Redistributable" version and not the full version. If a Route requires Scalerail or XTracks, those need to be installed, too. Since Open Rails doesn't use the MSTS executable, BIN is not a requirement, but you may want to install BIN to play around with MSTS if the urge strikes.
This thread provides links to key download sites
At the present time, Open Rails does not have a Route Editor, Activity Editor or configuration validation tool. It relies MSTS assets - routes, trainset, consists, paths, services, etc to be installed and on MSTS toolsets. I would also recommend RouteRiter to ensure Routes and other content are properly configured and installed.
You have about a week to get your system ready for the next public download
chrisvwRegards - Dick
i5 2500K$ 4.2ghz, GTX 750 2gb, 8gb of SkillFULL memory, A 700 watt power thingy, lots of cables
Program to take screenie weenys from da puter. Bro, Dude, Man operator Murysville,Pa.
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