Trainz Life-Cycle Policy - Revision history

Tonyhilliam at 01:01, 12 January 2023

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	\|[[TANE\|Trainz: A New Era]]\|\|September 2020		\|[[TANE\|Trainz: A New Era]]\|\|September 2020
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[TRS19\|Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019]]\|\|September ~~2023~~		\|[[TRS19\|Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019]]\|\|September 2024
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			\|[[TRS22\|Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022]]\|\|September 2027
	\|}		\|}

			Note: Trainz Plus is updated continuously so there is no EoS date set.

	= Q&A =		= Q&A =

Windwalkr at 07:03, 29 January 2019

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	= Upgrades to Trainz Versions =		= Upgrades to Trainz Versions =
	Prior to a new "Version" of Trainz being released (i.e. a new release with a new name), there may be one or more Service Pack released (i.e. game patches). These free updates provide a variety of fixes, improvements and upgrades to a product. A Service Pack will generally increment the [["Trainz-build" tag]] as these usually contain changes to the way content is configured or validated~~. Technically, we only support the latest updated version of products~~.		Prior to a new "Version" of Trainz being released (i.e. a new release with a new name), there may be one or more Service Pack released (i.e. game patches). These free updates provide a variety of fixes, improvements and upgrades to a product. A Service Pack will generally increment the [["Trainz-build" tag]] as these usually contain changes to the way content is configured or validated.

	Once a Service Pack is released, we no longer test against older builds so we strongly recommend all Service Packs are applied to ensure you are using the latest, fully supported version. If any retrograde issues are identified, we may also release a "Hotfix" update to resolve the issue immediately (i.e. without waiting for a group of fixes or improvements) but these hotfixes will always be only for the latest version.		Once a Service Pack is released, we no longer test against older builds so we strongly recommend all Service Packs are applied to ensure you are using the latest, fully supported version. If any retrograde issues are identified, we may also release a "Hotfix" update to resolve the issue immediately (i.e. without waiting for a group of fixes or improvements) but these hotfixes will always be only for the latest version.
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	\|[[Trainz Simulator Mac 2]]\|\|September 2018		\|[[Trainz Simulator Mac 2]]\|\|September 2018
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	\|[[TANE\|Trainz: A New Era]]\|\|~~May~~ 2019		\|[[TANE\|Trainz: A New Era]]\|\|September 2020
			\|-
			\|[[TRS19\|Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019]]\|\|September 2023
	\|}		\|}

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	'''Q: ''Do you support non-upgraded products after a Service Pack has been released?'''''		'''Q: ''Do you support non-upgraded products after a Service Pack has been released?'''''

	:'''A:''' ~~Technically once~~ we have released a Service Pack update, the product has moved on from where it once was and we can no longer "fully support" the older version. e.g. we will not release an update solely for the older version, only further updates to the latest version. We will support all owners of the product and we will do nothing specific to prevent an non-updated version from operating normally, within reason.		:'''A:''' Once we have released a Service Pack update, the product has moved on from where it once was and we can no longer "fully support" the older version. e.g. we will not release an update solely for the older version, only further updates to the latest version. We will support all owners of the product and we will do nothing specific to prevent an non-updated version from operating normally, within reason.


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	'''Q: ''Will I be able to upload old-format content to the Download Station?'''''		'''Q: ''Will I be able to upload old-format content to the Download Station?'''''

	:'''A:''' New uploads to the Download Station must be in a format no older than our oldest supported product. Attempts to upload content with a trainz-build number lower than our oldest supported product will be rejected. This ensures that legacy formats are cleanly phased out over time.		:'''A:''' New uploads to the Download Station must be in a format no older than our oldest supported product. Attempts to upload content with a trainz-build number lower than our oldest supported product will be rejected or will result in the content being flagged for third-party repair. This ensures that legacy formats are cleanly phased out over time.

Tonyhilliam at 04:47, 28 April 2017

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	\|[[TS2010\|Trainz Simulator 2010]] (Engineers Edition)\|\|September 2014		\|[[TS2010\|Trainz Simulator 2010]] (Engineers Edition)\|\|September 2014
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	\|[[TS12\|Trainz Simulator 12]]\|\|September ~~2016~~		\|[[TS12\|Trainz Simulator 12]]\|\|September 2018
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Trainz Simulator Mac]]\|\|September 2016		\|[[Trainz Simulator Mac]]\|\|September 2016
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Trainz Simulator Mac 2]]\|\|September ~~2017~~		\|[[Trainz Simulator Mac 2]]\|\|September 2018
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[TANE\|Trainz: A New Era]]\|\|May 2019		\|[[TANE\|Trainz: A New Era]]\|\|May 2019

Windwalkr at 23:51, 14 May 2015

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	= Upgrades to Trainz Versions =		= Upgrades to Trainz Versions =
	Prior to a new "Version" of Trainz being released (i.e. a new release with a new name), there may be one or more Service Pack released (i.e. game patches). These free updates provide a variety of fixes, improvements and upgrades to a product. A Service Pack will generally increment the [[~~CCG/Trainz_Build\|trainz~~-build tag]] as these usually contain changes to the way content is configured or validated. Technically, we only support the latest updated version of products.		Prior to a new "Version" of Trainz being released (i.e. a new release with a new name), there may be one or more Service Pack released (i.e. game patches). These free updates provide a variety of fixes, improvements and upgrades to a product. A Service Pack will generally increment the [["Trainz-build" tag]] as these usually contain changes to the way content is configured or validated. Technically, we only support the latest updated version of products.

	Once a Service Pack is released, we no longer test against older builds so we strongly recommend all Service Packs are applied to ensure you are using the latest, fully supported version. If any retrograde issues are identified, we may also release a "Hotfix" update to resolve the issue immediately (i.e. without waiting for a group of fixes or improvements) but these hotfixes will always be only for the latest version.		Once a Service Pack is released, we no longer test against older builds so we strongly recommend all Service Packs are applied to ensure you are using the latest, fully supported version. If any retrograde issues are identified, we may also release a "Hotfix" update to resolve the issue immediately (i.e. without waiting for a group of fixes or improvements) but these hotfixes will always be only for the latest version.

Tonyhilliam: /* Q&A */

2015-04-30T06:22:01Z

Q&A

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	'''Q: ''Is ~~thee~~ a list of validation changes by version number?'''''		'''Q: ''Is there a list of validation changes by version number?'''''

	:'''A:''' No, but we have prepared a non-exhaustive list of [[validation changes]] made in the 5 years after TS2009 was released.		:'''A:''' No, but we have prepared a non-exhaustive list of [[validation changes]] made in the 5 years after TS2009 was released.

Tonyhilliam: /* Q&A */

2015-04-30T06:21:12Z

Q&A

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	:'''A:''' The Download Station website is not tied to a specific product. Our plans for this website are not affected by the end-of-support for any specific Trainz product. Your access to the Download Station is conditional upon having a supported product or other form of access such as a First Class Ticket. We expect to continue support and development of our web services indefinitely, although the exact form of these services may change over time.		:'''A:''' The Download Station website is not tied to a specific product. Our plans for this website are not affected by the end-of-support for any specific Trainz product. Your access to the Download Station is conditional upon having a supported product or other form of access such as a First Class Ticket. We expect to continue support and development of our web services indefinitely, although the exact form of these services may change over time.


			'''Q: ''Is thee a list of validation changes by version number?'''''

			:'''A:''' No, but we have prepared a non-exhaustive list of [[validation changes]] made in the 5 years after TS2009 was released.

Tonyhilliam: /* End-of-support Dates */

2015-04-30T02:47:16Z

End-of-support Dates

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	= End-of-support Dates =		= End-of-support Dates =

	The following end-of-support dates are formally acknowledged, and 3 months advance notice will be provided prior to any changes to support.		The following end-of-support dates are formally acknowledged, and as of May 2015, 3 months advance notice will be provided prior to any changes to support.

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Tonyhilliam: /* End-of-support Dates */

2015-04-30T02:46:54Z

End-of-support Dates

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	= End-of-support Dates =		= End-of-support Dates =

	The following end-of-support dates are formally acknowledged.		The following end-of-support dates are formally acknowledged, and 3 months advance notice will be provided prior to any changes to support.

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Tonyhilliam: /* Upgrades to Trainz Versions */

2015-04-30T00:42:30Z

Upgrades to Trainz Versions

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	= Upgrades to Trainz Versions =		= Upgrades to Trainz Versions =
	Prior to a new "Version" of Trainz being released (i.e. a new release with a new name), there may be one or more Service Pack released (i.e. game patches). These free updates provide a variety of fixes, improvements and upgrades to a product. A Service Pack will generally increment the [[CCG/Trainz_Build\|trainz-build tag]] as these usually contain changes to the way content is configured or validated.		Prior to a new "Version" of Trainz being released (i.e. a new release with a new name), there may be one or more Service Pack released (i.e. game patches). These free updates provide a variety of fixes, improvements and upgrades to a product. A Service Pack will generally increment the [[CCG/Trainz_Build\|trainz-build tag]] as these usually contain changes to the way content is configured or validated. Technically, we only support the latest updated version of products.

	Once a Service Pack is released, we ~~will (generally)~~ no longer test against older builds so we strongly recommend all Service Packs are applied to ~~eunsure~~ you are using the latest version. If any retrograde issues are identified, we may also release a "Hotfix" update to resolve the issue immediately (i.e. without waiting for a group of fixes or improvements).		Once a Service Pack is released, we no longer test against older builds so we strongly recommend all Service Packs are applied to ensure you are using the latest, fully supported version. If any retrograde issues are identified, we may also release a "Hotfix" update to resolve the issue immediately (i.e. without waiting for a group of fixes or improvements) but these hotfixes will always be only for the latest version.

			Please remember that “not-supported” does not mean the product is “unusable” or "broken", but rather it means that we do not test against that build nor release updates for it.

	= End-of-support Dates =		= End-of-support Dates =

Tonyhilliam: /* Q&A */

2015-04-29T07:39:50Z

Q&A

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	'''Q: ''Do you support non-upgraded products after a Service Pack has been released?'''''		'''Q: ''Do you support non-upgraded products after a Service Pack has been released?'''''

	:'''A:''' We will do nothing specific to prevent an non-updated version from operating normally. ~~However, the~~ Service ~~Pack implements~~ additional features and fixes that we believe improve upon the original release. If you do not wish to update to the latest Service Pack release, then you are free to continue using the older version with whatever limitations come with that version. If there are problems identified with older versions that are resolved by upgrading, then the obvious solution is to upgrade.		:'''A:''' Technically once we have released a Service Pack update, the product has moved on from where it once was and we can no longer "fully support" the older version. e.g. we will not release an update solely for the older version, only further updates to the latest version. We will support all owners of the product and we will do nothing specific to prevent an non-updated version from operating normally, within reason.


			'''Q: ''Should I always upgrade?'''''

			:'''A:'''Service Packs implement additional features and fixes that we believe improve upon the original release. If you do not wish to update to the latest Service Pack release, then you are free to continue using the older version with whatever limitations come with that version. If there are problems identified with older versions that are resolved by upgrading, then the obvious solution is to upgrade.


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	'''Q: ''Will the Download Station continue to host content for Trainz editions beyond their end-of-support date?'''''		'''Q: ''Will the Download Station continue to host content for Trainz editions beyond their end-of-support date?'''''

	:'''A:''' We will not immediately remove older content from the Download Station, as newer editions of Trainz can still use this content.		:'''A:''' We will not immediately remove older content from the Download Station, as newer editions of Trainz can still use this content.