shaneturner12
Tutorial Creator
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Hi Trainzers,
I have created this thread to provide a one-stop point where details of Trainz utilities (and where they can be found) are located.
I apologise if such a thread already exists, but I have searched and cannot find such a thread.
I will update this post as and when I receive information regarding new or updated Trainz utilities.
The current list I am aware of (and have links for) are below (I will start with my own utilities as well as the PEVSoft utilities, as I have all the relevant details for those).
If you want a utility of yours added to this list, please contact me with the relevant details. Also, please let me know if I have made an error or omission regarding a utility listed here.
I am also accepting payware listings here, but please include the price and where it can be purchased when contacting me.
Utilities List - Freeware
My Personal Utilities
Name: PC Information Application
Creator: Shane Turner (shaneturner12)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 2.1
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?t=80762
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php?page=system-info-utility
Short Description: This is my multipurpose utility for getting system specifications, as well as network diagnostics and other features.
Name: Trainz Protocol Changer
Creator: Shane Turner (shaneturner12)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.1
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/entr...ocol-Changer-fix-broken-Download-Helper-links (part of my Trainz Technical and Operational Tips and Tricks blog)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/trainz-protocol-changer
Short Description: This tool is designed to assist in changing file association for Trainz file types (including the trainz:// addresses).
Name: Permission Generating Tool
Creator: Shane Turner (shaneturner12)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.1
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/show...rating-Tool-(runasadmin)-version-1-1-released! (ver 1.1 specific)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/en/home/utilities/permission-generating-tool
Short Description: This utility removes the security restrictions on a user-entered folder for the user account that run the tool (also has the ability to configure programs in the folder to run as administrator for either the current user or all users).
Name: DirectX Install Helper Utility
Creator: Shane Turner (shaneturner12)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.0
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/show...rectX-Install-Helper-Utility-(DXInstallHelper
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/en/home/tutorials/updating-directx
Short Description: This utility automates installation of the DirectX redistributable (June 2010/April 2011)
Other Utilities
PEVSoft Tools
Note: The PEVSoft tools are currently being hosted on my tutorial site, as PEV's site is unable to handle them. PEV has given me permission to host these tools apart from Asset-X, which is hosted on andi06's site - link below.
Name: Images2TGA
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.27
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?96586-PEV-s-Images2TGA-FAQ (FAQ thread)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools - click the Images2TGA link
Short Description: This utility is for the conversion of JPG/BMP/TEXTURE files to TGA. Also includes uniform colour correction and trawl/Open With mode for usage with Content Manager.
Name: PM2IM
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 2.05
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: Unknown at this stage
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the PM2IM link
Short Description: This utility is for conversion of PM (progressive mesh) files to IM (indexed mesh) files, and includes the ability for unsupported texture stripping and specular adjustment.
Name: Quickshadows
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.18
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?93197-QuickShadows-FAQ (FAQ Thread)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the Quickshadows link
Short Description: This utility is to assist in generating shadows for Trainz content.
Name: Attachment Maker
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.09
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?55620-Attachment-Maker-a-new-tool-from-PEV (Announcement Thread)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the Attachment Maker link.
Short Description: This utility is to assist in adding, viewing and moving attachment points on Trainz content.
Name: Trainz Mesh Viewer 2
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 2.25
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?84949-PEV-s-Trainz-Mesh-Viewer-FAQ (FAQ Thread)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the Trainz Mesh Viewer 2 link.
Short Description: This utility is able to display complete traincars and textured meshes, and display information about them.
Name: Soundz
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.02
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?96715-PEV-s-Soundz-FAQ (FAQ Thread)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the Soundz link.
Short Description: This tool can be used to listen to engine/horn sounds in Trainz content (no editor is included - use Audacity or similar for that).
Name: Train Swayer Utility
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.05
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?73601-Train-Swayer-FAQ&highlight=Train+Swayer
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the Train Swayer Utility link.
Short Description: This automated utility (run using the Open With command in Content Manager) will add a random swaying effect to trainz-build 2.7 and higher content.
Name: AssetX
Creators: Peter Villaume (PEV) and Andi Smith (andi06)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 2.2
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?63264-Asset%B7X-FAQ (FAQ thread)
Download Page: http://ajsmith.org.uk/trs/assetx (there is also a link to that page at http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ (AssetX page)
Short Description: "Cleaning up the parts that other software can't reach..." - this multipurpose tool can work with other PEVSoft tools and scripts created for the program in order to repair and enhance Trainz content.
Other Utilities
At this stage, I haven't got information on other utilities at this stage. Contact me if you want your utility mentioned in this thread.
Hi Trainzers,
I have created this thread to provide a one-stop point where details of Trainz utilities (and where they can be found) are located.
I apologise if such a thread already exists, but I have searched and cannot find such a thread.
I will update this post as and when I receive information regarding new or updated Trainz utilities.
The current list I am aware of (and have links for) are below (I will start with my own utilities as well as the PEVSoft utilities, as I have all the relevant details for those).
If you want a utility of yours added to this list, please contact me with the relevant details. Also, please let me know if I have made an error or omission regarding a utility listed here.
I am also accepting payware listings here, but please include the price and where it can be purchased when contacting me.
Utilities List - Freeware
My Personal Utilities
Name: PC Information Application
Creator: Shane Turner (shaneturner12)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 2.1
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?t=80762
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php?page=system-info-utility
Short Description: This is my multipurpose utility for getting system specifications, as well as network diagnostics and other features.
Name: Trainz Protocol Changer
Creator: Shane Turner (shaneturner12)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.1
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/entr...ocol-Changer-fix-broken-Download-Helper-links (part of my Trainz Technical and Operational Tips and Tricks blog)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/trainz-protocol-changer
Short Description: This tool is designed to assist in changing file association for Trainz file types (including the trainz:// addresses).
Name: Permission Generating Tool
Creator: Shane Turner (shaneturner12)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.1
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/show...rating-Tool-(runasadmin)-version-1-1-released! (ver 1.1 specific)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/en/home/utilities/permission-generating-tool
Short Description: This utility removes the security restrictions on a user-entered folder for the user account that run the tool (also has the ability to configure programs in the folder to run as administrator for either the current user or all users).
Name: DirectX Install Helper Utility
Creator: Shane Turner (shaneturner12)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.0
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/show...rectX-Install-Helper-Utility-(DXInstallHelper
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/en/home/tutorials/updating-directx
Short Description: This utility automates installation of the DirectX redistributable (June 2010/April 2011)
Other Utilities
PEVSoft Tools
Note: The PEVSoft tools are currently being hosted on my tutorial site, as PEV's site is unable to handle them. PEV has given me permission to host these tools apart from Asset-X, which is hosted on andi06's site - link below.
Name: Images2TGA
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.27
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?96586-PEV-s-Images2TGA-FAQ (FAQ thread)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools - click the Images2TGA link
Short Description: This utility is for the conversion of JPG/BMP/TEXTURE files to TGA. Also includes uniform colour correction and trawl/Open With mode for usage with Content Manager.
Name: PM2IM
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 2.05
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: Unknown at this stage
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the PM2IM link
Short Description: This utility is for conversion of PM (progressive mesh) files to IM (indexed mesh) files, and includes the ability for unsupported texture stripping and specular adjustment.
Name: Quickshadows
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.18
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?93197-QuickShadows-FAQ (FAQ Thread)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the Quickshadows link
Short Description: This utility is to assist in generating shadows for Trainz content.
Name: Attachment Maker
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.09
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?55620-Attachment-Maker-a-new-tool-from-PEV (Announcement Thread)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the Attachment Maker link.
Short Description: This utility is to assist in adding, viewing and moving attachment points on Trainz content.
Name: Trainz Mesh Viewer 2
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 2.25
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?84949-PEV-s-Trainz-Mesh-Viewer-FAQ (FAQ Thread)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the Trainz Mesh Viewer 2 link.
Short Description: This utility is able to display complete traincars and textured meshes, and display information about them.
Name: Soundz
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.02
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?96715-PEV-s-Soundz-FAQ (FAQ Thread)
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the Soundz link.
Short Description: This tool can be used to listen to engine/horn sounds in Trainz content (no editor is included - use Audacity or similar for that).
Name: Train Swayer Utility
Creator: Peter Villaume (PEV)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 1.05
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?73601-Train-Swayer-FAQ&highlight=Train+Swayer
Download Page: http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ - click the Train Swayer Utility link.
Short Description: This automated utility (run using the Open With command in Content Manager) will add a random swaying effect to trainz-build 2.7 and higher content.
Name: AssetX
Creators: Peter Villaume (PEV) and Andi Smith (andi06)
Compatibility: Windows only
Current Version: 2.2
Announcement/FAQ thread/post: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?63264-Asset%B7X-FAQ (FAQ thread)
Download Page: http://ajsmith.org.uk/trs/assetx (there is also a link to that page at http://trainz.shaneturner.co.uk/tutorials/index.php/home/utilities/pevsoft-trainz-tools/ (AssetX page)
Short Description: "Cleaning up the parts that other software can't reach..." - this multipurpose tool can work with other PEVSoft tools and scripts created for the program in order to repair and enhance Trainz content.
Other Utilities
At this stage, I haven't got information on other utilities at this stage. Contact me if you want your utility mentioned in this thread.
