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===Downloading TRS19===
 
===Downloading TRS19===
After ordering from store.trainzportal.com, your TRS19 digital download will be available to download from your MyTrainz account using either the online installer or offline installer.
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Once you have ordered TRS19, your TRS19 digital download is available to download from your MyTrainz account using either the online installer or offline installer.
 
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Steam and Mac Appstore users will install through the normal store mechanisms.
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For information and help on downloading the full version of TRS19 click here: [[Help:Downloading]]
 
For information and help on downloading the full version of TRS19 click here: [[Help:Downloading]]
  
===Installing TRS19===
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===Updating From TRS19 Early Access===
The initial installation includes the Kickstarter County route, a small Demo route, and the Tutorials (found under "Learn to Drive").
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If you have the TRS19 Early Access edition, then you will be able to update Trainz using the Patch Installer in Trainz.
  
The additional built-in routes are made available as free Downloadable Content (DLC) that appears in the "Asset Download" window when you start Trainz.  
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This should automatically appear when you start Trainz. If it does not, then follow these steps:
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# Double Click on the TRS19 icon on your desktop
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# Click on Trainz Settings on the launcher screen
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# Click on the Install tab
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# Click on 'Check for Trainz Updates'
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# Follow the prompts to install the update
  
For information and help on installing TRS19 click here: [[Help:Installation]]<br>
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Note, depending on the version you currently have installed, you may need to install several updates.
  
====Installing TANE Content and DLC into TRS19====
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===Installing TRS19===
All the TANE built-in, Deluxe and Platinum content, as well as your TMR2017 routes and TANE DLC items can all be downloaded in-game. <br><br>Just log in to TRS19, and download the assets that appear in the Asset Download window. For more help, please check [[Help:In-game_Downloading|In-game Downloading]].
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For information and help on installing the full version of TRS19 click here: [[Help:Installation]]
  
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===Installing TANE Content and DLC into TRS19===
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All the TANE built-in, Deluxe and Platinum content, as well as your TMR2017 routes and TANE DLC items can all be downloaded in-game. Just log in to TRS19, and download the assets that appear in the Asset Download window.
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For more help, please check [[Help:In-game_Downloading|In-game Downloading]].
 
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You cannot install Built-in or DLC content (e.g. From TS12, TANE etc) using Content Manager or manually copying files. You must download the new packages for TRS19 using the in-game Asset Download window.
 
You cannot install Built-in or DLC content (e.g. From TS12, TANE etc) using Content Manager or manually copying files. You must download the new packages for TRS19 using the in-game Asset Download window.
 
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====Installing Locally Modified Content into TRS19====
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===Installing Locally Modified into TRS19===
 
All your files downloaded from the Trainz DLS, from 3rd party sites or created by you in Trainz can be imported into TRS19. For guidance with this process, please check [[Help:Importing_Content|Importing Content]].
 
All your files downloaded from the Trainz DLS, from 3rd party sites or created by you in Trainz can be imported into TRS19. For guidance with this process, please check [[Help:Importing_Content|Importing Content]].
  
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You must not set TRS19 to use the LocalData folder for Trainz: A New Era or any other version of Trainz. Doing so can cause Trainz to become unstable, or cease to function correctly, and may damage any content in the LocalData folder.</div>
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You must not set TRS19 to use the LocalData folder for Trainz: A New Era or any other version of Trainz. Doing so can cause Trainz to become unstable, or cease to function correctly, and may damage any content in the LocalData folder.
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====Updating From TRS19 Early Access====
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==What's new in TRS19==
If you have the TRS19 Early Access edition, then you will be able to update Trainz using the Patch Installer in Trainz.
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TRS19 introduces many new features or changes to Trainz. Many of the new menus and features can be found on the [[TRS19#What.27s_New|TRS19 Home Page]]
  
This should automatically appear when you start Trainz. If it does not, then follow these steps:
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===Edit Trains in Driver===
# Double Click on the TRS19 icon on your desktop
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The 'Edit Trains' tool (aka the Trains Tab) has now been moved, and is found in the Driver Tools Menu.
# Click on Trainz Settings on the launcher screen
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# Click on the Install tab
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# Click on 'Check for Trainz Updates'
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# Follow the prompts to install the update
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Note, depending on the version you currently have installed, you may need to install several updates.
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[[File:2018-12-17 132547.png]]
  
==Configuring your Installation==
 
TRS19 has a wide range of graphical options, so for the best possible experience, it is important to tune your settings to match you hardware.
 
  
Please check this [[Help:Performance_Configurator|configuration page]] for more help
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===Window Menu===
===Frame Rate Cap===
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The "Window Menu" holds links to open the various pop-up windows wuch as session instructions, environment settings etc.
Please note that the default setting is to cap the frame rate to 30fps. You can adjust this to cap at 60fps in Trainz Settings > Vsync = Full.
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[[File:2018-12-17 132513.png]]
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===Help Menu===
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For ingame assistnace, click on the ? icon.
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[[File:2018-12-17 132604.png]]
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===Changing the Driver Mode===
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[[File:Driver-ui-hud-mode-buttons.JPG|Driver UI Mode]]
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To cycle between Simple (DCC) mode, Realistic (Cab) Mode, and AI (Driver Command) mode, click the three small circles on the bottom right.
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TIP: Click the [[Help:TRS19_Driver_UI#Driver_UI_Underlay_Toggle|Driver Underlay]] button to add a black background to the Driver UI.
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===Track Profile===
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Click on the Gear icon to toggle various track profile settings on and off.
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The profile also shows mile posts and gradients.
  
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[[File:go_back.png |link=Help:TRS19]]
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[[File:go_back.png |link=TRS19]]
Go back to: [[Help:TRS19|TRS19 Help Page]]
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Go back to: [[TRS19|TRS19 Home Page]]
  
 
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[[Category:TRS19]][[Category: Help]]

Revision as of 10:23, 11 January 2019

Contents

Getting Started with TRS19

Downloading TRS19

Once you have ordered TRS19, your TRS19 digital download is available to download from your MyTrainz account using either the online installer or offline installer.

For information and help on downloading the full version of TRS19 click here: Help:Downloading

Updating From TRS19 Early Access

If you have the TRS19 Early Access edition, then you will be able to update Trainz using the Patch Installer in Trainz.

This should automatically appear when you start Trainz. If it does not, then follow these steps:

  1. Double Click on the TRS19 icon on your desktop
  2. Click on Trainz Settings on the launcher screen
  3. Click on the Install tab
  4. Click on 'Check for Trainz Updates'
  5. Follow the prompts to install the update

Note, depending on the version you currently have installed, you may need to install several updates.

Installing TRS19

For information and help on installing the full version of TRS19 click here: Help:Installation

Installing TANE Content and DLC into TRS19

All the TANE built-in, Deluxe and Platinum content, as well as your TMR2017 routes and TANE DLC items can all be downloaded in-game. Just log in to TRS19, and download the assets that appear in the Asset Download window. For more help, please check In-game Downloading.

You cannot install Built-in or DLC content (e.g. From TS12, TANE etc) using Content Manager or manually copying files. You must download the new packages for TRS19 using the in-game Asset Download window.


Installing Locally Modified into TRS19

All your files downloaded from the Trainz DLS, from 3rd party sites or created by you in Trainz can be imported into TRS19. For guidance with this process, please check Importing Content.

You must not set TRS19 to use the LocalData folder for Trainz: A New Era or any other version of Trainz. Doing so can cause Trainz to become unstable, or cease to function correctly, and may damage any content in the LocalData folder.

What's new in TRS19

TRS19 introduces many new features or changes to Trainz. Many of the new menus and features can be found on the TRS19 Home Page

Edit Trains in Driver

The 'Edit Trains' tool (aka the Trains Tab) has now been moved, and is found in the Driver Tools Menu.

2018-12-17 132547.png


Window Menu

The "Window Menu" holds links to open the various pop-up windows wuch as session instructions, environment settings etc.

2018-12-17 132513.png

Help Menu

For ingame assistnace, click on the ? icon.

2018-12-17 132604.png

Changing the Driver Mode

Driver UI Mode To cycle between Simple (DCC) mode, Realistic (Cab) Mode, and AI (Driver Command) mode, click the three small circles on the bottom right.

TIP: Click the Driver Underlay button to add a black background to the Driver UI.


Track Profile

Click on the Gear icon to toggle various track profile settings on and off. The profile also shows mile posts and gradients.

2018-12-17 132908.png


Go back.png Go back to: TRS19 Home Page

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