Can N3V and Steam Installations Coexist without issues?

[Nethog61]

Hello:
I have been using Trainz for several years and as far as I recall been upgrading a single installation from TS 12 through my current latest version TRS 2019 Platinum. Over the years I have purchased several DLC and downloaded several assets via the DLS. All my purchases have been directly through the Auran/N3V website.

I am thinking of purchasing the Steam version of Trainz 22 Platinum. If I do this will the two installations peacefully coexist? I assume they will be completely separated and not somehow merged correct? Is there anyway to install any DLC I purchased from N3V to Steam or do I have to re-purchase it?

 

[wreeder]

If I do this will the two installations peacefully coexist?
Yes, Steam installs into the SteamApps folder. Each install will have its own Local Data Folder. Of course, you are still limited to running one copy at a time due to them using the same MyTrainz account to verify your purchase. That is a N3V restriction.

Is there anyway to install any DLC I purchased from N3V to Steam or do I have to re-purchase it?

Anything that is compatible with TRS22 PE will be available for installation from the Content Store. Note: This applies to Trainz Store purchases only. Purchases of DLC through Steam only works in the Steam version. In the N3V version, the Steam DLC content will not show as purchased.

 

[Nethog61]

Thanks Wreeder - I had asked this question in my other thread. So just to clarify, does that include any DLC I purchased from the N3V website for TRS 2019 Platinum for example can be installed in the Steam Trainz 2022 Platinum installation?

 

[wreeder]

If it is compatible, not all old DLC is compatible. If it appears in the Content Store then it should be compatible and can be installed. Some of the old TANE and TS12 stuff has issues because Trainzscript has changed since they were made. The Settle and Carlisle route is one that springs to mind. The sessions have issues because so of the driver commands don't work correctly in TRS19 and up.

 

[Nethog61]

Yes I fully understand the caveat that the DLC must be compatible. Thanks Wreeder.