Is there a way to access multiple directories

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  • CNW 5099
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2006
    • 196
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    #1

    Is there a way to access multiple directories

    Right now I have consists/stock in three separate directories; my main Train Sim folder, payware from Train Simulations that has been recommended to be kept separate and lastly the PRR-EAST updated mini route. Can TSRE access these directories at once so I'll have access to all stock/consists to make changes or will I need to have duplicate stock/consists folders in all three directories so I'll have access to everything I need?
  • rdayt
    1000 Post Veteran

    • Nov 2007
    • 1291
    • SW MO
    • ORTS

    #2
    You can combine the files in the trains folders from the different directories into one main folder and then place a symbolic link in each location you want to run those trainsets/consists.
    That way you can have one or two sets of trains and consists and just change out the link when you want.
    That's what I did.

    Randy

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    • CNW 5099
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2006
      • 196
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      #3
      Originally posted by rdayt
      You can combine the files in the trains folders from the different directories into one main folder and then place a symbolic link in each location you want to run those trainsets/consists.
      That way you can have one or two sets of trains and consists and just change out the link when you want.
      That's what I did.

      Randy
      I somewhat understand what you're saying but give me more info on the symbolic link and how to set that up.

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      • rdayt
        1000 Post Veteran

        • Nov 2007
        • 1291
        • SW MO
        • ORTS

        #4
        I use Link Shell Extension from here.
        It lets you right click on a file/folder and then drop it where you want as a symbolic link. When you're done you just delete the link.
        I have a main Trains folder that's huge. Basically unmanageable, so I have a couple smaller trains folders with what I call "the good stuff".
        I can drop a link in any of several ORTS folders to use with the content there.
        It's really quite intuitive and easy to use.

        Randy

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        • CNW 5099
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2006
          • 196
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          #5
          Originally posted by rdayt
          I use Link Shell Extension from here.
          It lets you right click on a file/folder and then drop it where you want as a symbolic link. When you're done you just delete the link.
          I have a main Trains folder that's huge. Basically unmanageable, so I have a couple smaller trains folders with what I call "the good stuff".
          I can drop a link in any of several ORTS folders to use with the content there.
          It's really quite intuitive and easy to use.

          Randy
          Thank you very much. This worked like a charm.

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          • rdayt
            1000 Post Veteran

            • Nov 2007
            • 1291
            • SW MO
            • ORTS

            #6
            You're welcome.

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