built-in content the same??

[jytte]

Is built-in content the same for all versions of Trainz?

Reason I ask is, that I just discovered that built-in content (from my 2006) cannot be found on the DLS. What happens then, when I build a route with some of this content, upload it to DLS, and somebody with a different version of Trainz (earlier or later) downloads it? If they have a different package of "built-ins", they wont be able to locate the missing items.

 

[john259]

Is built-in content the same for all versions of Trainz?

I believe that the built-in content in TRS2006 includes all of that in TRS2004 plus more.

TC has a much reduced range of built-in content, which is a problem for creators.

John

 

[jytte]

I believe that the built-in content in TRS2006 includes all of that in TRS2004 plus more.
John

The "plus more" is what bothers me, that would mean anyone with 2004 would have a problem with missing items. Then again, my 2006 route is likely to not work in 2004 anyway? All these versions some times makes my head spinn

 

[john259]

Me too! Then there's the service packs and the regional editions.... and all the very similar but slightly different names for them all. A nightmare Tower of Babel.

My view is that it's probably best to standardise all content for use with TRS2004 SP4. There are definitely other opinions on the matter though.

John

 

[gfisher]

Is built-in content the same for all versions of Trainz?

No. There is built-in content in TRS2006 that is available nowhere else, such as the nice CNR dwarf signals. If you attempt to make your route backwardly compatible to TRS2004 and use any of that content, it will not show up in TRS2004.

Personally, I prefer TRS2006 and so do my routes in it. If anyone wants them then they will have to upgrade.

 

[john259]

Slightly revised thoughts:

1. Make sure the Trainz version compatibility (including service pack level) is clearly stated.

2. Make sure absolutely everything required is either built-in, on DLS, or readily available from your own web site (not necessarily as freeware in the last case of course), with credits where necessary.

John

 

[Zwabberaar]

Then there are of course also the language specific TRS2006 versions for the German and French markets which contain different built-in items then the "common" TRS2006 version.

 

[stagecoach]

The "plus more" is what bothers me, that would mean anyone with 2004 would have a problem with missing items. Then again, my 2006 route is likely to not work in 2004 anyway? All these versions some times makes my head spinn

The map can be used in 04 (alter the build number) but content placed if it has animation may not same for some scripted content. All built-in content can be moved into TC from 06 so should not be a problem except that like 04 to 06 it may have better scripting for some assets.