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Builderbob: Cloning

2017-08-16T22:14:35Z

Cloning

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	* When replacing old track with procedural track, delete any unnecessary spline points to improve the look of your junctions		* When replacing old track with procedural track, delete any unnecessary spline points to improve the look of your junctions
	* When laying procedural track, red circles indicate either the turnout is too short or the angle is too great to create a nice looking junction. Move the turnout track section until the circle goes white (this applies when replacing old track as well).		* When laying procedural track, red circles indicate either the turnout is too short or the angle is too great to create a nice looking junction. Move the turnout track section until the circle goes white (this applies when replacing old track as well).
	* Turn PhysX ON to enable particle effects collisions (with supported splines and scenery assets)		* Turn PhysX simulation ON to enable particle effects collisions (with supported splines and scenery assets). The option is in the Performance tab of the Settings page.
			* Cloning. If you highlight the asset you want to clone, you can either go to the Content menu in Content Manager and select the Clone option, or just hit CTRL+D to clone the asset.

	=See Also =		=See Also =

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2015-10-27T01:29:34Z

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Tonyhilliam at 22:50, 13 May 2015

2015-05-13T22:50:02Z

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	[[File:2015-05-13_151937.png\|300px]]<br><Br>		[[File:2015-05-13_151937.png\|300px]]<br><Br>
	Once the Trainz Patcher is downloaded, the updating process begins and you can follow progress in the window as shown below.<br>		Once the Trainz Patcher is downloaded, you may see a request to provide permission for the patcher to access your computer. Click on Yes.<br>
			[[File:2015-05-14 084656.png]]<br><br>
			Once you click yes, the updating process begins and you can follow progress in the window as shown below.<br>
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	[[File:2015-05-13_111249.png\|300px]]		[[File:2015-05-13_111249.png\|300px]]

Tonyhilliam: /* Questions from the forums */

2015-05-13T05:48:21Z

Questions from the forums

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	<b>Q. Will T:ANE run on Windows 10?</b>		<b>Q. Will T:ANE run on Windows 10?</b>
	<br>		<br>
	A. T:ANE currently works well with Win10 Pro Technical Preview 10049. We expect performance to generally be better on Win10 that Win7 or 8 but of course we won't know for sure until Microsoft release the product officially (expected later in 2015).		A. T:ANE currently works well with Win10 Pro Technical Preview 10049. We expect performance to generally be better on Win10 that Win7 or 8 but, of course, we won't know for sure until Microsoft release the product officially (expected later in 2015).
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	<b>Q. What are the system specifications for T:ANE?</b>		<b>Q. What are the system specifications for T:ANE?</b>
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	Internet connection required		Internet connection required
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	<b>Q. Performance is not as good as I ~~would like~~ - what are my options?</b>		<b>Q. Performance is not as good as I was expecting - what are my options?</b>
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	A. T:ANE delivers a brand new game engine which provides a huge update to the graphics capabilities. ~~It includes a range of~~ performance options ~~that~~ can ~~be turned off~~ and ~~on or tweaked~~ to suit your needs. The [[Help:Video_Settings]] page details the various performance options available ~~to adjust for either better performance or better graphics (you need to work out the appropriate balance between the two)~~.		A. T:ANE delivers a brand new game engine which provides a huge update to the graphics capabilities. These features utilize any spare horsepower that your hardware can provide.
			By adjusting the performance options you can tweak what you see on screen and which graphics features you would like and balance performance versus looks to suit your needs.
			The [[Help:Video_Settings]] page details the various performance options available.

	We have also provided a "quickdraw" hotkey - use ~~Ctrl~~ - to reduce your draw distance and ~~Ctrl~~ + to increase draw distance ~~(note~~ that it can take up to 30 seconds or so to make changes depending on the density of the scene).		We have also provided a "quickdraw" hotkey - use Shift "-" to reduce your draw distance and Shift "+" to increase draw distance. Note that it can take up to 30 seconds or so to make changes depending on the density of the scene.

	In addition to these settings, ~~the next best thing to do is to~~ ensure your hardware is performing optimally by shutting down other software such as chat and email programs and installing the latest drivers. Windows 10, when it is released later this year, is likely to boost your performance.		In addition to these settings, also ensure your hardware is performing optimally by shutting down other software such as chat and email programs and installing the latest drivers. Windows 10, when it is released later this year, is likely to boost your performance.

	The final step is to upgrade your hardware (use google to compare your current hardware benchmark versus the latest hardware).		The final step is to upgrade your hardware (use google to compare your current hardware benchmark versus the latest hardware).
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	<b>Q. How do I import content from older version of Trainz?</b>		<b>Q. How do I import content from older version of Trainz?</b>
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	A. Not all content from older versions is "built-in" to T:ANE. Due to file format errors, you cannot import "built-in" content directly. We suggest that you import the route and sessions and then use the Download Station to import the missing dependencies. Note that locally modified content can be imported directly.		A. Not all content from older versions is "built-in" to T:ANE. Due to file format errors, you cannot import previously "built-in" content directly. We suggest that you import the route and sessions and then use the Download Station to import the missing dependencies (the DLS is currently being updated with the TS12 builtin content set). <br>Note that locally modified or downloaded content can be imported directly.
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	<b>Q. Where are the in-game screenshots located?</b>		<b>Q. Where are the in-game screenshots located?</b>

Tonyhilliam: /* T:ANE Patcher */

2015-05-13T05:36:04Z

T:ANE Patcher

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	The auto-patcher appears when a new update is available on the patch server.		The auto-patcher appears when a new update is available on the patch server.
	You can also manually trigger the update by clicking Launcher > Trainz Settings > Install > "Check for T:ANE Updates".		You can also manually trigger the update by clicking Launcher > Trainz Settings > Install > "Check for T:ANE Updates".
	<br>		<br><br>
	[[File:2015-05-13 153011.png\|300px]]<br><br>		[[File:2015-05-13 153011.png\|300px]]<br><br>
	You will then be notified if a patch is available or not. <br><br>		You will then be notified if a patch is available or not. <br><br>

Tonyhilliam: /* T:ANE Patcher */

2015-05-13T05:35:47Z

T:ANE Patcher

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	[[File:2015-05-13_151937.png\|300px]]<br><Br>		[[File:2015-05-13_151937.png\|300px]]<br><Br>
	Once the Trainz Patcher is downloaded, the updating process begins and you can follow progress in the window as shown below.<br>		Once the Trainz Patcher is downloaded, the updating process begins and you can follow progress in the window as shown below.<br>
			<br>
	[[File:2015-05-13_111249.png\|300px]]		[[File:2015-05-13_111249.png\|300px]]
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	Troubleshooting:		Troubleshooting:
			* If prompted, allow T:ANE Patcher.exe to make changes to your computer.<br>
	* If you DO NOT receive the Patch Complete message, your update has failed and you are likely to have problems. We suggest that you reinstall the game and begin the process again.		* If you DO NOT receive the Patch Complete message, your update has failed and you are likely to have problems. We suggest that you reinstall the game and begin the process again.
	* If your T:ANE windows do not all shut down safely, close them manually (and select "Close" rather than "Wait" if prompted).		* If your T:ANE windows do not all shut down safely, close them manually (and select "Close" rather than "Wait" if prompted).

Tonyhilliam: /* T:ANE Patcher */

2015-05-13T05:33:23Z

T:ANE Patcher

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	You will then be notified if a patch is available or not. <br><br>		You will then be notified if a patch is available or not. <br><br>
	[[File:2015-05-13_151803.png\|300px]]<br><br>		[[File:2015-05-13_151803.png\|300px]]<br><br>
	Simply click OK to begin the process which involves downloading the small T:ANE Patcher program.		Simply click OK to begin the process which involves downloading the small T:ANE Patcher program.<br>
			<br>
			[[File:2015-05-13_151937.png\|300px]]<br><Br>
	Once the Trainz Patcher is downloaded, the updating process begins and you can follow progress in the window as shown below.<br>		Once the Trainz Patcher is downloaded, the updating process begins and you can follow progress in the window as shown below.<br>
	[[File:2015-05-13_111249.png\|300px]]		[[File:2015-05-13_111249.png\|300px]]
	<br>		<br>
	~~<br>~~
	~~[[File:2015-05-13_151937.png\|300px]]~~
	<br>		<br>
	<b>Patching Steps:</b>		<b>Patching Steps:</b>

Tonyhilliam: /* Trainz Patcher */

2015-05-13T05:31:44Z

Trainz Patcher

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	=~~Trainz~~ Patcher=		=T:ANE Patcher=

	The auto-patcher appears when a new update is available on the patch server.		The auto-patcher appears when a new update is available on the patch server.
	You can also manually trigger the update by clicking Launcher > Trainz Settings > Install > "Check for T:ANE Updates".		You can also manually trigger the update by clicking Launcher > Trainz Settings > Install > "Check for T:ANE Updates".
			<br>
			[[File:2015-05-13 153011.png\|300px]]<br><br>
	You will then be notified if a patch is available or not. <br><br>		You will then be notified if a patch is available or not. <br><br>
	[[File:2015-05-13_151803.png\|~~400px~~]]<br>		[[File:2015-05-13_151803.png\|300px]]<br><br>
	Simply click OK to begin the process which involves downloading the small T:ANE Patcher program.		Simply click OK to begin the process which involves downloading the small T:ANE Patcher program.
	Once the Trainz Patcher is downloaded, the updating process begins and you can follow progress in the window as shown below.<br>		Once the Trainz Patcher is downloaded, the updating process begins and you can follow progress in the window as shown below.<br>
	[[File:2015-05-13_111249.png\|~~400px~~]]		[[File:2015-05-13_111249.png\|300px]]
	<br>		<br>
	<br>		<br>
	[[File:2015-05-13_151937.png\|~~400px~~]]		[[File:2015-05-13_151937.png\|300px]]
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	<b>Patching Steps:</b>		<b>Patching Steps:</b>
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	* If you cancel the patch for any reason, you should see an error similar to the one below. If you don't your patch may not have ended correctly and dara may be lost. We suggest that once you start patchign you allow it to finish.<br>		* If you cancel the patch for any reason, you should see an error similar to the one below. If you don't your patch may not have ended correctly and dara may be lost. We suggest that once you start patchign you allow it to finish.<br>
	[[File:2015-05-13_152535.png\|~~400px~~]]<br>		[[File:2015-05-13_152535.png\|300px]]<br>
	<br>		<br>
	* If you receive an error such as the one below, it is likely that your install is corrupt. You will either need to reinstall your original version and reapply the patch or access that latest full install version and install that directly.<br>		* If you receive an error such as the one below, it is likely that your install is corrupt. You will either need to reinstall your original version and reapply the patch or access that latest full install version and install that directly.<br>
	[[File:E871b5c8e889243c6c8e446f445a0258.png\|~~400px~~]]<br>		[[File:E871b5c8e889243c6c8e446f445a0258.png\|300px]]<br>

	=General Hints and Tips=		=General Hints and Tips=

Tonyhilliam: /* Trainz Patcher */

2015-05-13T05:29:51Z

Trainz Patcher

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	You can also manually trigger the update by clicking Launcher > Trainz Settings > Install > "Check for T:ANE Updates".		You can also manually trigger the update by clicking Launcher > Trainz Settings > Install > "Check for T:ANE Updates".
	You will then be notified if a patch is available or not. <br><br>		You will then be notified if a patch is available or not. <br><br>
			[[File:2015-05-13_151803.png\|400px]]<br>
	Simply click OK to begin the process which involves downloading the small T:ANE Patcher program.		Simply click OK to begin the process which involves downloading the small T:ANE Patcher program.
	Once the Trainz Patcher is downloaded, the updating process begins and you can follow progress in the window as shown below.<br>		Once the Trainz Patcher is downloaded, the updating process begins and you can follow progress in the window as shown below.<br>
	[[File:2015-05-13_111249.png\|400px]]		[[File:2015-05-13_111249.png\|400px]]
			<br>
			<br>
			[[File:2015-05-13_151937.png\|400px]]
			<br>
	<b>Patching Steps:</b>		<b>Patching Steps:</b>
	* <i>Waiting for Trainz: A New Era to safely shut down...</i> This step may take a minute or so - you can help speed this up by manually closing any open TANE windows.		* <i>Waiting for Trainz: A New Era to safely shut down...</i> This step may take a minute or so - you can help speed this up by manually closing any open TANE windows.
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	* <i>Patch Complete</i>		* <i>Patch Complete</i>

	~~Note~~: If you DO NOT receive the Patch Complete message, your update has failed and you are likely to have problems. We suggest that you reinstall the game and begin the process again.		Troubleshooting:
			* If you DO NOT receive the Patch Complete message, your update has failed and you are likely to have problems. We suggest that you reinstall the game and begin the process again.
			* If your T:ANE windows do not all shut down safely, close them manually (and select "Close" rather than "Wait" if prompted).
			<br>
			* If you cancel the patch for any reason, you should see an error similar to the one below. If you don't your patch may not have ended correctly and dara may be lost. We suggest that once you start patchign you allow it to finish.<br>
			[[File:2015-05-13_152535.png\|400px]]<br>
			<br>
			* If you receive an error such as the one below, it is likely that your install is corrupt. You will either need to reinstall your original version and reapply the patch or access that latest full install version and install that directly.<br>
			[[File:E871b5c8e889243c6c8e446f445a0258.png\|400px]]<br>

	=General Hints and Tips=		=General Hints and Tips=

Tonyhilliam: /* See Also */

2015-05-13T01:31:14Z

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	=See Also =		=See Also =
			[[TANE\|T:ANE Main Page]]<br>
	[[Help:Video_Settings\|TANE Performance Settings]]		[[Help:Video_Settings\|TANE Performance Settings]]


	[[Category: Help]]		[[Category: Help]]