Enough of this....

[MP36PH3S]

After about three weeks of on-and-off attempts to fix the problems with OR myself I just have had enough.
I have reinstalled both OR and Microsoft XNA Framework 3.1.
Here is the log:

Open Rails is starting...
Version = 0.7.0.905
Build = 0.0.4362.22137 11/12/2011 12:17
Logfile = C:\Users\JLiu.DCDS\Desktop\OpenRailsLog.txt
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- --------
Alerter = False
BrakePipeChargingRate = (registry) 150
DataLogger = False
DynamicShadows = (registry) True
FullScreen = (registry) True
GraduatedRelease = (registry) True
Logging = True
LoggingFilename = OpenRailsLog.txt
LoggingPath = C:\Users\JLiu.DCDS\Desktop
MSTSBINSound = (registry) True
Precipitation = (registry) True
Profiling = False
ProfilingFrameCount = 1000
ScreenshotPath = C:\Users\JLiu.DCDS\Pictures\Open Rails
ShaderModel = 0
ShadowAllShapes = False
ShadowMapBlur = True
ShadowMapCount = 4
ShadowMapDistance = 0
ShadowMapResolution = 1024
ShowErrorDialogs = True
SoundDetailLevel = 5
TrainLights = (registry) True
UseAdvancedAdhesion = True
VerticalSync = False
ViewingDistance = 2000
ViewingFOV = 45
WindowGlass = (registry) True
WindowPosition_Activity = 50, 50
WindowPosition_Compass = (registry) 50, 0
WindowPosition_DriverAid = (registry) 100, 100
WindowPosition_Help = (registry) 50, 50
WindowPosition_NextStation = (registry) 0, 100
WindowPosition_Switch = (registry) 0, 50
WindowPosition_TrackMonitor = (registry) 100, 0
WindowPosition_TrainOperations = (registry) 50, 50
WindowSize = (registry) 1920x1200
Wire = (registry) True
WorldObjectDensity = 10
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- --------
Mode = Explore
Path = C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\ROUTES\SR_FBLine\PATHS\bp.pat
Consist = C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\TRAINS\CONSISTS\KLW_MP401_loner.con
Time = 12:0
Season = 0
Weather = 0
------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- --------
Loading TRK TDB SIGCFG DAT ACT RDB CARSPAWN
Information: Unknown ControlType DOORS_DISPLAY in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\trains\trainset\METRA_401\CABVIEW\MP36.c vf:line 209
Information: OpenAL using device DirectSound
ENV SIGCFG TTYPE
Error: System.BadImageFormatException: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070570)
at System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.ThrowExcept ionForHRInternal(Int32 errorCode, IntPtr errorInfo)
at System.Management.ManagementScope.InitializeGuts(O bject o)
at System.Management.ManagementScope.Initialize()
at System.Management.ManagementObject.Initialize(Bool ean getObject)
at System.Management.ManagementClass.GetInstances(Enu merationOptions options)
at System.Management.ManagementClass.GetInstances()
at ORTS.Viewer3D.UpdateAdapterInformation(GraphicsAda pter graphicsAdapter)
at ORTS.Viewer3D.GDM_PreparingDeviceSettings(Object sender, PreparingDeviceSettingsEventArgs e)
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GraphicsDeviceManager.OnPr eparingDeviceSettings(Object sender, PreparingDeviceSettingsEventArgs args)
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GraphicsDeviceManager.Crea teDevice(GraphicsDeviceInformation newInfo)
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GraphicsDeviceManager.Chan geDevice(Boolean forceCreate)
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GraphicsDeviceManager.Micr osoft.Xna.Framework.IGraphicsDeviceManager.CreateD evice()
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Game.Run()
at ORTS.Viewer3D.Run()
at ORTS.Program.<>c__DisplayClass8.<Start>b__7()
at ORTS.Program.Start(UserSettings settings, String[] args)
at ORTS.ORTraceListener.TraceEventInternal(TraceEvent Cache eventCache, String source, TraceEventType eventType, Int32 id, String format, Object[] args)
at ORTS.ORTraceListener.TraceEvent(TraceEventCache eventCache, String source, TraceEventType eventType, Int32 id, String format, Object[] args)
at System.Diagnostics.TraceInternal.TraceEvent(TraceE ventType eventType, Int32 id, String format, Object[] args)
at System.Diagnostics.Trace.TraceError(String format, Object[] args)
at ORTS.ORTraceListener.WriteLine(Object o)
at System.Diagnostics.TraceInternal.WriteLine(Object value)
at System.Diagnostics.Trace.WriteLine(Object value)
at ORTS.Program.Start(UserSettings settings, String[] args)
at ORTS.Program.Main(String[] args)

[OTTODAD]

Does this SR_FBline route run in MSTSBin ?

O t t o

[twpol]

Error: System.BadImageFormatException: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070570)
at System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.ThrowExcept ionForHRInternal(Int32 errorCode, IntPtr errorInfo)
at System.Management.ManagementScope.InitializeGuts(O bject o)
at System.Management.ManagementScope.Initialize()
at System.Management.ManagementObject.Initialize(Bool ean getObject)
at System.Management.ManagementClass.GetInstances(Enu merationOptions options)
at System.Management.ManagementClass.GetInstances()
at ORTS.Viewer3D.UpdateAdapterInformation(GraphicsAda pter graphicsAdapter)
at ORTS.Viewer3D.GDM_PreparingDeviceSettings(Object sender, PreparingDeviceSettingsEventArgs e)
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GraphicsDeviceManager.OnPr eparingDeviceSettings(Object sender, PreparingDeviceSettingsEventArgs args)
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GraphicsDeviceManager.Crea teDevice(GraphicsDeviceInformation newInfo)
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GraphicsDeviceManager.Chan geDevice(Boolean forceCreate)
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GraphicsDeviceManager.Micr osoft.Xna.Framework.IGraphicsDeviceManager.CreateD evice()
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Game.Run()
at ORTS.Viewer3D.Run()
at ORTS.Program.<>c__DisplayClass8.<Start>b__7()
at ORTS.Program.Start(UserSettings settings, String[] args)
at ORTS.ORTraceListener.TraceEventInternal(TraceEvent Cache eventCache, String source, TraceEventType eventType, Int32 id, String format, Object[] args)
at ORTS.ORTraceListener.TraceEvent(TraceEventCache eventCache, String source, TraceEventType eventType, Int32 id, String format, Object[] args)
at System.Diagnostics.TraceInternal.TraceEvent(TraceE ventType eventType, Int32 id, String format, Object[] args)
at System.Diagnostics.Trace.TraceError(String format, Object[] args)
at ORTS.ORTraceListener.WriteLine(Object o)
at System.Diagnostics.TraceInternal.WriteLine(Object value)
at System.Diagnostics.Trace.WriteLine(Object value)
at ORTS.Program.Start(UserSettings settings, String[] args)
at ORTS.Program.Main(String[] args)

This is a problem specific to your computer that we cannot resolve in OR. It could be anti-virus or firewall software created, but it's not a problem with OR itself.

[mestevet]

Just out of curiosity, what does the error "Error: System.BadImageFormatException: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070570)" mean?

I'm wondering if there's a way to tell what "file or directory" it's talking about when it gives the error. It appears right after reading the "TTYPE", is that a clue? I'm just thinking that if he has a little more information, maybe that would help him figure out what that might be interfering with OR's proper operation.

Jason, have you tried running with any anti-virus or firewall turned off?

Steve

[twpol]

Just out of curiosity, what does the error "Error: System.BadImageFormatException: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070570)" mean?

I'm wondering if there's a way to tell what "file or directory" it's talking about when it gives the error. It appears right after reading the "TTYPE", is that a clue? I'm just thinking that if he has a little more information, maybe that would help him figure out what that might be interfering with OR's proper operation.

The error message may well be bogus as-written, or at least partially incorrect (which would be about typical for anti-virus software blocking something, for example); according to the stack, the code is trying to fetch some information about the graphics card via WMI - this is a completely standard Windows interface, exposed in .NET via the System.Management namespace. It's either the provider of this data (probably the graphics driver) or something lurking in between the provider and OR that is producing the error.

[sniper297]

I haven't yet experienced the wonders and joy of Windows 7 / Vista UAC myself yet, but from what I've been reading;

Path = C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\

Most gamers using vista / win7 agree you should never ever ever install any modifiable game in the \Program Files (x86) folder or you'll constantly be fighting a losing battle with UAC trying to protect that folder from the user.

[longiron]

I haven't yet experienced the wonders and joy of Windows 7 / Vista UAC myself yet, but from what I've been reading;

Path = C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\

Most gamers using vista / win7 agree you should never ever ever install any modifiable game in the \Program Files (x86) folder or you'll constantly be fighting a losing battle with UAC trying to protect that folder from the user.

That's not true for Win7! Just follow the pinned topic https://www.trainsim.com/vbts/showth...-or-64-bits-OS.

I have had ZERO problems with MSTS installed in \Program Files (x86) folder because I followed the procedures, to the letter.

[mipman25]

I haven't yet experienced the wonders and joy of Windows 7 / Vista UAC myself yet, but from what I've been reading;

Path = C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\

Most gamers using vista / win7 agree you should never ever ever install any modifiable game in the \Program Files (x86) folder or you'll constantly be fighting a losing battle with UAC trying to protect that folder from the user.

That isn't true for me. I've installed God-knows-how-many add-ons for MSTS in the Program Files (x86) and UAC hasn't even budged, unless you mean not being able to replace files unless you change the security options for that folder.

[kox]

Unreadable? Perhaps check the access right settings. But it's obvious that it's NOT an OR issue.

[MP36PH3S]

Otto the route does run in MSTSBin.
Steve I have no antivirus software running.
James are you suggesting something is wrong with the system BIOS?
Sniper I installed according to Steven's instructions. That takes care of UAC. And I always hate that feature so I turned it off anyways.
Longiron it is not MSTS with a problem. OR will not run but MSTS runs perfectly fine.

[twpol]

James are you suggesting something is wrong with the system BIOS?

Could be, the error is not specific enough to know what's actually wrong - except that a fundamental and key component of Windows is returning a strange error when a normal query is made to it. Something has either broken it in the past or is breaking it in the present, but I do not know what specifically that would be.

[OTTODAD]

This is what the BIOS does which has nothing to do with the running of installed programs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOS

Programs running execute their code and if that has not been written 1000% accurate to not conflict with the O/S, other software used by it or drivers then problems will arise.

Why MSTS has no problems running this route and ORTS has should be identifiable but time consuming.

When I coded my accounting software executables and there was a problem running one then the compiler's debugging function let me run it in that mode and would stop, showing me exactly what was wrong and where in the code.

Syntax errors are being reported while writing the code.

Don't know how the compilers used by ORTS work to trap problems in running programs.

O t t o

[sniper297]

Well, the only thing I see that jumps out is the first error;

Unknown ControlType DOORS_DISPLAY in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\trains\trainset\METRA_401\CABVIEW\MP36.c vf:line 209

Have you tried running a default trainset / consist on a default route? When something goes cattywampus with an addon, first thing to check is if it does it with default built in stuff on one of the six default routes. If it does, then you look to see what's wrong with the main program or your installation, if default works okay then you start looking at the addons.

[mestevet]

Since starting to run ORv0.7, I've noticed that a lot of "Warning" and "Information" statements come up in the log regarding .CVF and .SMS files, like that "MP36.cvf" item. But none seem to stop the simulation from loading (although I've noticed a number of things that don't work the same way they do in MSTS - I'm sure many of these things are either syntax errors in the original, or perhaps just a factor of OR being a work in progress and so some things aren't implemented yet)

For instance, here's a statement I get when I run my Silverliners, but the simulation still loads and the cars still run (albeit with a number of things "different" from MSTS):
Warning: Unknown ControlStyle PRESSED in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\trains\trainset\SilverlinerII\CABVIEW\Si lverlinerIIPRR.cvf:line 122

Steve

[sniper297]

Well, I've been trying to make a route that doesn't require MSTS, and in the process of stripping all the default KUJU track shapes out of the global tsection.dat I got my main MSTS folder to the point where it won't launch at all. Pointed the 0.7 Open Rails to that folder, it complains about a couple of things but does launch the game with no problems. Dunno where it's getting the track shapes from since I deleted all the default .s and .sd files from the \GLOBAL\Shapes folder too, but however it's working it is working here.