Route Riter and Open Rail only engine files

[kraus]

Using the consist editor with engines from Open Rails only engine files can produce an error. For example, engines in the Shasta route have an error of

An error occurred in SP_Filematch while processing DRGW_GP60-3156.eng.

This error occurs because an element of MaxPower is missing from the engine file. An update to Route Riter will fix this error.

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[crstagg]

Does this mean that RR has been updated to read Include files in order to read the MaxPower and/or other date or has it just been updated to not Error when ENG data is in an Include file instead of the ENG file?

[kraus]

The next update will just correct the error so that engines will be available in consist editor. A future update may read from include files.

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[eric]

Ignoring the error really should be sufficient, no?

Reading of includes is needed for in-game performance, not necessarily for building a consist. Length and weight are really the critical factors.

[crstagg]

Ignoring the error really should be sufficient, no?

Reading of includes is needed for in-game performance, not necessarily for building a consist. Length and weight are really the critical factors.

Depends on which sim you are using. Missing MaxPower and other data items from an ENG file were/are causes of MSTS crashing with no explanation as to cause of crash. ConBuilder was coded to look for those items when reading the Train database then error and not load the items as available to use to create Consists. RR probably coded the same. That was one of the reasons that the "Using ORTS?" switch was added to ConBuilder payware version. Also, the problem became a VERY rare occurrence. The only time I would see it occur was when I was testing ConBuilder by opening the Trainset that contained my No_MaxPower.eng file.

[kraus]

Version 7.9 is now available at RouteRiter - Download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store

[yellowdog]

Version 7.9 is now available at RouteRiter - Download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store

I was interested and excited by this update. But I'm really disappointed in this delivery method. First, Microsoft Store is problematic in and of itself. Second, the installation is automatic, and doesn't allow me to point the installer where I want it to install the program (and installs to Program Files(x86) by default with no option to change install folder).

I appreciate the work you've put into this, but hope you will consider a different delivery option.

[kraus]

Thanks for taking the time to try the new version and share your thoughts — I really appreciate it.

The Microsoft Store version of Route Riter has to follow Microsoft’s requirements for Win32 apps, which include a silent installer and no option to choose the installation folder. I understand that this can feel restrictive, especially for users who prefer full control over where software is placed.

For anyone who wants the traditional installer with full folder selection and customization, the classic download on my website remains available and fully supported. The Store version is simply an additional option for users who prefer that ecosystem.

Thanks again for the feedback — it genuinely helps me shape how I offer Route Riter going forward.

[yellowdog]

Donation sent

[EldoradoRailroad]

Why not upload the new version to trainsim.com, either with a traditional installer or as a .zip?

[kraus]

Version 7.9.3 fixes this error: Run-time error 76 path not found. Occurs when List Rolling Stock is run after Check all activities or Check selected activity.

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The cause was use of global variable RoutePath instead of local variables.

[EldoradoRailroad]

What versions of Windows are supported?

[kraus]

I have tested the program on Windows XP and Windows 11. I use Visual Basic 6 on Windows XP for coding.