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Pware at 04:24, 26 July 2026

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			<td><span style="font-size: 15px;">This Wiki Page takes you through the process of moving your '''User Data Folder''' to a new location. This document applies to '''T:ANE''', '''TRS19''', '''TRS22''' and '''Trainz Plus'''.</span></td>
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	<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>		<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
	This will copy the entire '''User Data Folder''', with all its sub folders and their contents, which may contain '''Gigabytes''' of data, to a new location. You must have enough space in the destination device and allow sufficient time (possibly many hours) for the task.</td>		This will copy the entire '''User Data Folder''', with all its sub folders and their contents, which may contain '''Gigabytes''' (or more) of data, to a new location. You must have enough space in the destination device and allow sufficient time (possibly many hours) for the task.</td>
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			<td>The '''User Data Folder''' (also called the '''Local Data Folder''') does not contain the '''Trainz.exe''' (e.g. '''trs19.exe, trs22.exe''') executables. These are stored in a different folder</td>
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			This will copy the entire '''User Data Folder''', with all its sub folders and their contents, which may contain '''Gigabytes''' of data, to a new location. You must have enough space in the destination device and allow sufficient time (possibly many hours) for the task.</td>
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	<td>Do not close the '''Trainz Launcher Settings''' window as you will need it again ('''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 11 </span> below)</td>		<td>Do not close the '''Trainz Launcher Settings''' window as you will need it again ('''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 11 </span> below)</td>
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			<td>The copied address will be used to '''COPY''' the entire folder and all its content to a new location. This could involve '''Gigabytes''' of data and take some time and, of course, you must have the space available on your destnation device</td>
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	<td>A useful tip is to paste a copy of the folder address into a text editor (e.g. '''Notepad''') for future reference. When it comes to deleting the original user data folder after the move has been completed you may find that you have several user data folders from past '''Trainz''' installs. The reference copy will identify the one to be deleted.~~</td>~~		<td>A useful tip is to paste a copy of the folder address into a text editor (e.g. '''Notepad''') and save it in a text file for future reference. When it comes to deleting the original user data folder after the move has been completed you may find that you have several user data folders from past '''Trainz''' installs. The reference copy will identify the one to be deleted.</td>
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Pware: /* Moving the User Data */

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	<td>The '''User Data Folder''' in this example is named '''build sd6ccvr61'''. The letters and numbers after the '''build''' are random so yours will have its own unique name. This allows you to have multiple '''User Data Folders''' for the same install of '''Trainz''' - for example: one with all the assets installed and another with just the "built-in" and "base" assets.<br>		<td>The '''User Data Folder''' in this example is named '''build sd6ccvr61'''. The letters and numbers after the '''build''' are random so yours will have its own unique name. This allows you to have multiple '''User Data Folders''' for the same install of '''Trainz''' - for example: one with all the assets installed and another with just the "built-in" and "base" assets.<br>
	Once you are satisfied that everything is working correctly, you can delete the original folder ('''build sd6ccvr61''' in this example but yours will have a different name) from your system.<br>		Once you are satisfied that everything is working correctly, you can delete the original folder ('''build sd6ccvr61''' in this example but yours will have a different name) from your system.<br>
	The parent folder is named <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">trs22</span> in this example. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-aize: 15px; background-color: #fcbcbc;"> DO NOT delete this folder or any of the files it contains </span></td>		The parent folder of '''build sd6ccvr61''' is named <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">trs22</span> in this example. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-aize: 15px; background-color: #fcbcbc;"> DO NOT delete this folder or any of the files it contains </span> - one of those files is used to redirect '''Trainz''' to the location of your new '''User Data Folder'''.</td>
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Pware: /* Why Move the User Data Folder? */

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	<td>When you install '''Trainz''' it will default to installing the program code and the user data on the '''C:''' drive. During the install you be given the option of installing on another drive but most users will use the default.<br>		<td>When you install '''Trainz''' it will default to installing the program code and the user data on the '''C:''' drive. During the install you be given the option of installing on another drive but most users will use the default.<br>

	As you add more data, such as '''DLC''' and '''DLS''' downloads plus create new assets (e.g. routes and sessions) of your own, the size of the '''User Data''' will grow significantly. Several '''GB''' (gigabytes) of data is not unusual for even a modest installation. Eventually, the '''C:''' drive may not be large enough to store all the Trainz data plus all the other Windows software and data.<br>		As you add more data, such as '''DLC''' and '''DLS''' downloads plus create new assets (e.g. routes and sessions) of your own, the size of the '''User Data''' will grow significantly. Several '''GB''' (gigabytes) of data is not unusual for even a modest installation. Some users have data sets measured in '''TB''' (terabytes). Eventually, the '''C:''' drive may not be large enough to store all the Trainz data plus all the other Windows software and data.<br>

	In this situation moving the user data to another attached drive to free up storage space may be the best option.</td>		In this situation moving the user data to another attached drive to free up storage space may be the best option.</td>
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	<td>It is '''recommended''' that you perform a '''DBR''' (Database Repair) before starting '''Trainz''' in '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 15 </span> below.<br>		<td>It is '''recommended''' that you perform a '''DBR''' (Database Repair) before starting '''Trainz''' in '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 15 </span> below.<br>
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	The '''Trainz Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG\|link=]] [[#How_to_Perform_Database_Repairs\|How to Perform Database Repairs]]''' describes the process of performing a '''DBR'''</td>		The '''Trainz Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG\|link=]] [[How_to_Perform_Database_Repairs\|How to Perform Database Repairs]]''' describes the process of performing a '''DBR'''</td>
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	<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Open Install</span><br>		<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Open Install</span><br>
	<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Install</span> tab<br>		<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Install</span> tab<br>
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	This will display the drive, folder and filename of the current '''User Data Folder''' which will be shown under the label '''Local data folder'''<br>		This will display the drive, folder and filename of the current '''User Data Folder''' which will be shown under the label '''Local data folder'''<br><br>
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	Then paste (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span></span> keys) the address of the '''User Data Folder''' stored in your clipboard into the '''File Explorer Address Bar'''<br>		<br>
	[[image:MoveUserData08.png\|link=]]<br>		Then paste (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span></span> keys) the address of the '''User Data Folder''' stored in your clipboard into the '''File Explorer Address Bar'''<br><br>
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	The contents of the folder will be shown. These are the folders and files that will be moved to another location<br><br></td>		The contents of the folder will be shown. These are the folders and files that will be moved to another location<br><br></td>
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	<td~~><br~~>The '''User Data Folder''' in this example is named '''build sd6ccvr61''' ~~but yours will be using a different name~~. The letters and numbers after the '''build''' are random so ~~each install of Trainz~~ will have ~~a data folder with a different~~ name~~, which~~ allows you to have multiple '''User Data Folders'''. The parent folder is named <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">trs22</span>. ~~'''DO NOT''' delete the folder~~ <span style="font-weight: 700; font-~~size~~: 15px;">~~trs22</span>~~ or any of the files it contains.		<td>The '''User Data Folder''' in this example is named '''build sd6ccvr61'''. The letters and numbers after the '''build''' are random so yours will have its own unique name. This allows you to have multiple '''User Data Folders''' for the same install of '''Trainz''' - for example: one with all the assets installed and another with just the "built-in" and "base" assets.<br>
	<br>		Once you are satisfied that everything is working correctly, you can delete the original folder ('''build sd6ccvr61''' in this example but yours will have a different name) from your system.<br>
	~~However, once you are satisfied that everything is working correctly, you can delete the folder '''build sd6ccvr61''' or its equivalent on your system.~~</td>		The parent folder is named <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">trs22</span> in this example. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-aize: 15px; background-color: #fcbcbc;"> DO NOT delete this folder or any of the files it contains </span></td>
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