Help:Content Manager:Uploading

Revision as of 12:03, 25 July 2018

If you have created a route, session, or other asset that you wish to upload to the Download Station, then this can be done through Content Manager.

If you have modified another person's content to create your asset, then you MUST obtain permission from the original creator(s) before you can upload your modified asset. Some assets may have restrictions, or permissions, outlined in the License of the asset's config.txt file. A lack of a 'license' tag (or information in the 'license' tag) does not grant permission for you to upload/distribute other people's content.

Uploading an Asset to the Download Station with Content Manager

To upload an asset with Content Manager, simply follow these steps:

1. Locate and select your asset in Content Manager
2. Open the Content or Right Click menu
3. Click on 'Upload to DLS'
4. Read, and then agree to, the Download Station License Agreement
5. The asset will then begin uploading. Once the upload completes, you will need to wait for the Download Station to process the asset. Once approved, you will receive an email to inform you of this.

Your upload will then be placed into the [Preview Area] of your MyTrainz account. To approve the asset, follow these steps:

1. Go to the [Preview Area] (you will need to log in)
2. Go to the Individual Assets list
3. Click on the Asset you wish to approve
4. Click on the Approve button

Your asset will then be processed to the Download Station. This may take 24-48 hours to complete.

Uploading an Asset to the Download Station as a CDP file

An alternative upload method, particularly if you need to use another internet connection to complete the upload, is to export the asset as a CDP file and then upload it to the Download Station via our website. This is done by following these steps:

1. Locate the asset you wish to export
2. Left click on the asset to select it
3. Click on the 'Content' menu or right click on the asset
4. Click on Export to CDP
5. Now name the CDP file, choose a location you will remember to save it to, then click Save.
6. Now go to the [My Content] page of your MyTrainz account (you will need to log in).
7. Click on Upload Content
8. Click on Standard Upload
9. Click the Choose File button, then select and 'open' your CDP file
10. Read the disclaimer above the submit button, then click the checkbox.
11. Click on Submit

Your asset will then be uploaded to the Download Station. When the upload completes, you will see a succeeded message near the top of the page. Note, do not close your browser during the upload.

Once uploaded, your asset will be processed by the Download Station. Once approved, it should become available for download within 24-48 hours.

My upload was rejected?

If your asset has errors, then it may be rejected by the Download Station. In this case you will receive an email outlining what has caused the asset to be rejected. You can find examples and information of different errors on the [Validation Errors] page.

If you are unsure of how to repair a faulty asset, then please try asking for assistance by posting a new thread on the [Trainz Discussion Forums]

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