How to Configure Trainz Settings

Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 The information in this Wiki Page describes the process of configuring the performance and other settings of Trainz. It applies to TRS19, TRS22 and Trainz Plus.

Key Points:- a new install of Trainz requires that you must Log In to the program. This is usually a one time only process the user controlled configuration settings in Trainz allow you to match the performance of the program to:- your installed hardware, including your GPU and video the unique requirements of any routes you are running you can specify the location of your User Data Folder, which holds all your installed assets, and you can switch between different folders you can switch between the normal and the Beta Test program streams if you are an asset creator you can optimise the program for advanced asset testing

Load the Trainz Launcher

Start your copy of Trainz which will load to show the Launcher Window (shown below).

Notes: Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 The examples and images shown here are for the TRS22 Platinum Edition but the process described below is almost identical for all versions of Trainz from T:ANE onwards. Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 The earlier versions (T:ANE and TRS19) will have some different messages and some different labels. Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Later versions (TRS22 and Trainz Plus) will have some additional options and controls

Open the Trainz Settings Controls

	The Trainz Settings control how Trainz interacts with your Operating System and Graphics Display, where it stores your data, its overall performance, etc
	It also stores your login credentials which, amongst other things, gives you free access to the Download Station or DLS where assets such as routes, sessions, rolling stock and many different types of scenery can be downloaded and installed

Steps: To In the Trainz Launcher window  Left Click  on the box labelled  Trainz Settings  This will open the Settings Dialogue Window shown below. Each TAB in this window controls different aspects of the program. Tab Configures...  General These settings are your display characteristics such as the screen resolution, synchronisation, preferred language and font size.  Installed These settings identify the location of your User Data Folder where all your assets are kept and the type of program updates you want to receive.  Performance These settings are where you can "fine tune" the performance of the program to better match the hardware of your computer system and the demands of the routes you are running. Some experimentation will be required.  MyTrainz These settings identify your user login details. In some older versions this Tab is labelled Internet.  Dev These settings are designed for asset developers ONLY to test the performance and other features of the assets they create. Unless you are an experienced asset developer you are strongly advised to NOT change these settings.  Left Click  on the required TAB (e.g. Performance, MyTrainz, etc) to open an display the selected settings. The General Tab is automatically opened when the Settings Dialogue Window is opened.

The General Settings

	These settings are your display characteristics such as the screen resolution, synchronisation, preferred language and font size.

The Install Settings

	These settings identify the location of your User Data Folder where all your assets are kept and the type of program updates you want to receive.

The Performance Settings

	These settings are where you can "fine tune" the performance of the program to better match the hardware of your computer system and the demands of the routes you are running.
	You may need to experiment with these settings to get the best match with your system and the routes you run.

The MyTrainz Settings

	These settings identify your user login details. In some older versions this Tab is labelled Internet.
	You can also check your current FCT status and, if required, purchase more FCT access.

MyTrainz account: This section should show your normal Trainz Forum username which should be the same name you used when you purchased this copy of Trainz. Your Trainz Forum username and password are also your Trainz username and password. This gives you access to the Download Station (DLS) and other features of the program. First Class Ticket status: This section shows the status (active/inactive, days left) of your current FCT and the option to purchase a new one. An FCT gives you faster and a higher priority access to the DLS. If you are a Trainz Plus subscriber then you will have an FCT as part of your subscription for the duration of your subscription.

Enter Login Details

	Your Log In details are needed to access the Download Station and your FCT data.
	Your Trainz Log In is the same as the Trainz Forum Login that you used to purchase or subscribe to your current copy of Trainz.

IF you have NOT entered your Log In details into your copy of Trainz before then you will see the following information in the MyTrainz tab depending on your version of Trainz.
TRS22 and Trainz Plus version		TRS19 version

Steps: To Enter your User Details into Trainz:  Left Click  on the link No MyTrainz login or username Enter your Trainz Forum Username and Password into the dialogue window text boxes  Left Click  on the button which will become active as soon as data has been entered There will be a delay while the data is checked. This will be followed by one of two messages IF you see the login succeeded message then  Left Click  on the button. IF you see the failed message then try again.

First Class Ticket

	The FCT or First Class Ticket is an optional prepaid feature that gives you higher speed priority access to the Download Station or DLS.
	An FCT is automatically included in all Trainz Plus subscriptions for the duration of the subscription.

An FCT gives you higher speed access with no download limits to all the assets available on the Download Station. The exact speed will depend on external factors such as the speed of your internet connection, the paths taken by the data to reach your system, the speed of the servers used by N3V and any restrictions imposed on you by your Internet Service Provider.

The Dev Settings

	These settings are designed for asset developers ONLY to test the performance and other features of the assets they create.
	Unless you are an experienced asset developer you are strongly advised to NOT change these settings.
	They also control how often automatic backups will be made of any routes or sessions that you are currently developing in Surveyor.