HowTo

This page lists available "How To" Guides which describe how to achieve certain tasks related to Trainz.

Users are encouraged to add their own guides to this page in a similar fashion, or expand on existing guides. Please keep in mind that this site is dedicated to the current version of Trainz and that techniques used should relate to this version. Editors note: all pages here should fit the pattern "How to X", as in "How to place signals". Pages and topics which cannot be phrased in this manner do not belong on this page.

Using "Manage Content" in TANE

• Download an Asset from the Download Station
• Configure and use Columns in content windows
• Use the "Status" column in content windows
• Edit and Submit content
• View by thumbnail images
• Fix Errors and Warnings
• Use Search Filters

Content Creation: Routes

• Create a Route in 10 Minutes
• Add Bumpy Track
• Make a Track Cutting
• Place Signals
• Build a Bridge
• Build a Tunnel
• Build a Crossing
• Build Catenary
• Use Superelevation
• Use Trig Stations
• Configure an iPortal
• Configure An Interlocking Tower

Content Creation: Assets

• Make your first Trainz Asset
• Export from Max
• Export from Blender
• Export from Blender using FBX
• Solve Blender Modelling Problems
• Scaling setup in Blender
• Build normal maps in Max
• Localize an Asset
• Build a scripted asset
• Reskin an Asset
• Reskin an Asset using an alias
• Build a Car for Traffic (stand-alone version)
• Build a Car for Traffic (mesh library version)
• Build a cab interior
• Build a drivable car
• Render to Texture
• Build a simple animated scenery asset in Blender
• Build Passenger Enabled Assets
• Create a High Voltage Power Line Spline
• Create transparent windows in Blender
• Create a Fence Spline Featuring LOD and Random Meshes
• Create a Neon Font Effect with PhotoShop C4
• Build an animated Neon Sign
• Configure a spline for collisions
• Build Procedural Track for T:ANE
• Update your auto-generated next KUID

Creating and Configuring Content In-game

• Create an Interactive Session
• Add Carz Traffic to a Route
• Tune a Steam Locomotive Enginespec
• Configure an Interactive Industry
• Implement a Destination Sign System
• Upload a new asset to the DownloadStation
• Update an existing asset on the DownloadStation

Documentation Suggestions

• Build normal maps in Blender
• Build a house
• Build a tree
• Build a track
• Build a tunnel
• Build a hedge
• Build a fence
• Build a road
• Build a road crossing
• Build a train car
• Build a bogey
• Build a ground texture
• Build an interactive industry
• Add attached track
• Add an intro page to a session
• Register with Planet Auran
• Create an Achievement
• Use a map to create a baseboard
• Create a displacement map

See Also

• Content Configuration - A reference manual covering all content types.