Open rails install path

[TrainSimJack]

I downloaded Open Rails 1.5.1, it looks like it wants to default to C:\Program Files (x86)\Open Rails
are there any ins and outs of installing it to a different folder?

Note, I'm only interested in 64 bit, those are typically installed to c:\program files\ (without the x86), hence my question.

[geepster775]

Keep it out of the program files folder. Best is installing it on a legit (not removable) non-system hard drive. Executables in one folder, content in another parallel folder, no MSTS-style folder nesting between executables and content. You can have many different versions of Open Rails executables sitting in parallel folders at the same time. Stable 1.5.1, monogame, current testing version all on the same drive if you wish.

[TrainSimJack]

Thanks!
Ok I installed it to F:\openrails
Now to find some content!

[eric]

It's actually OK for ORTS to be installed in Program Files since you're typically not updating that without the installers. Just as easy in F:\openrails too.

[TrainSimJack]

Thanks guys,
I bought a route tonight, is there a best practice there - ie do routes in open rails get installed in the same location as the program, or elsewhere?
- Jack

[eric]

Elsewhere. Directories for OpenRails might get wiped out with a program update.