missing something? the source code can not compile

[xingrui05]

i have downloaded the newest version of openrails. but it seems that the MSTS/_STF.cs file is missing, so that the source code can not compile?

[longiron]

i have downloaded the newest version of openrails. but it seems that the MSTS/_STF.cs file is missing, so that the source code can not compile?

You are correct. We also provide a compiled version of the code, so there's no need to "compile" the source code.

The purpose of offering a download of the source code is to give the community the ability to view and understand the coding of the game engine, so there are no hidden behaviors, paramaters, or technical mysteries. We also wish to avoid splinter versions of the Open Rails game or updates that conflict with projects the dev team is working on, which would happen if community members compiled the source with mods.

Anyone who wants to contribute to Open Rails is encouraged to join the team: http://openrails.org/coders.html

[xingrui05]

You are correct. We also provide a compiled version of the code, so there's no need to "compile" the source code.

The purpose of offering a download of the source code is to give the community the ability to view and understand the coding of the game engine, so there are no hidden behaviors, parameters, or technical mysteries. We also wish to avoid splinter versions of the Open Rails game or updates that conflict with projects the dev team is working on, which would happen if community members compiled the source with mods.

Anyone who wants to contribute to Open Rails is encouraged to join the team: http://openrails.org/coders.html

I see, thanks very much.

[Kristian]

So making a few changes here and there for your own fun is appearantly not allowed...

[Kristian]

To add to it, the fear of so called forking of the OR source code by others seems rather unlikely to me as the expertise with the current developers of the code (and overall development tree) is unmatched. As long as it is not used commercially I don't see why one is not allowed to compile it oneself. I might even get a good idea and post it to the developers as a suggestion, without having to be a formal part of the development team with the obligations of spending a minimal amount of time to it.

[twpol]

This information is out of date; as of a few months ago we started providing public, read-only access to the source code repository - this means you can not only see exactly what we're doing but you can get a completely working copy of the source and ready-made binaries to try out. (If you only want to try out "new" stuff, I would recommend the experimental releases at http://www.openrails.org/experimental.html instead.)

[Kristian]

Ok, sorry didn't realise it was an old post. I'll have a look at it then.