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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2005 8:58:44 GMT
I tried to download BVE 4, i think - the latest one - from BVE's website, downloaded it fine, but got a problem with WINRAR - i didn't install it, because it said something about a 40day free trial?
Hmm.........any help? where should i go from here
(This happened about a month ago, btw)
Cheers
Sturdjos
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Post by Phil on Oct 26, 2005 11:12:36 GMT
Haven't you got WINzip as well?
I installed evaluation version (30 day trial) a year ago and it still asks me every time if I want to use the evaluation version. Click on Yes and it works every time.
I had WINrar but abandoned it completely. Winzip does the same thing but better.
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Post by chris on Oct 26, 2005 11:39:12 GMT
When i downloaded BVE 4 i never remember having to use WINRAR. I hate it. Utterly hate it. It never works and is full of error messages. (WINRAR, that is - not BVE!)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2005 12:51:48 GMT
No no no - i mean - what is WINRAR??
i'm confused!! lol
how do u install BVE?
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Post by Phil on Oct 26, 2005 13:15:17 GMT
BVE comes as zipped (compressed) files. You download them as zips, then need an unzipper such as Winzip to decompress them (this can be done at the same time as putting them in your chosen directory).
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Post by Tomcakes on Oct 26, 2005 13:26:06 GMT
You can often open the archive and then just doubleclick on the installation program, which will then do it all for you. I prefer WinRAR to WinZIP anyday, apart from the compression being much better in its native format you can keep using it for ages after the trial period finishes just by pressing ESC whenever you open the program. Also prefer the UI to that of WZ.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2005 14:19:31 GMT
I downloaded the Microsoft.net 1.1 thing u have to download - then, it said 'for microsoft.net 1.1 to download, 1.1 must reset itself, and restart the computer' - and then i restarted it, then nothing happened (with regards to 1.1) How do i download it now??  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2005 19:05:05 GMT
OK - i've downloaded it, and have NO idea where the route files and train files have gone!!
Anyone have any clue?
Much appreciated - sturdjos
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2005 21:05:48 GMT
RIGHT - *Sighs* i've installed it all - and i've downloaded the Northern Line and all the routes and the 95ts.... How do i A) open the routes and B) the train, since, when u go into the 'cab' folder, there is nothing in there Also - in the routes - all its got is something in excel??  |
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Post by compsci on Oct 26, 2005 21:42:52 GMT
You need to start the BVE program (should be under "mackoy" in the start menu). It will then prompt you to open a route, where you can then select the one you want. It takes a while to render the route, so be patient.
BVE routes are created as excel files (or more correctly comma separated values), and so are associated with excel by default. If you open them in excel, you will see how a route is created. It's all based on placing an object at a certain distance from the zero point of the route.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2005 22:24:49 GMT
i know .... but how do u open them in the first place? because all i do is just go through a few folders 'Northern Line, V3.1' then 'Routes' and then i've got 'BVE2 / BVE4' - in BVE4' - all u've got is the files (in excel) - how do u open them? now - the train?? |
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Post by compsci on Oct 27, 2005 7:55:16 GMT
Yes, they look like excel files. But just open them anyway in BVE and they will work. Assuming the train is installed correctly, it will be selected automaticly depending on the route you pick.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2005 9:17:54 GMT
OK - well i'll check it out .....
Bloody hell, lol - i'm excited about a train sim! How sad is that ?? ;D
*wonders if he is now becoming a nuisance*
is the loading up screen (for the route, presumably) meant to be black? and also *deep breath* do u just open the route and then the train opens up automatically?
And, FINALLY, theres a huge load time with just a black screen (After i've loaded the route i think) about 5mins - is ths ok? or should i do something?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2005 11:13:50 GMT
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