32 replies to this topic

[john259]

Hi there,

The file you downloaded is an exe file. You've done the right thing to save it to a folder. But now it's finished downloading you just need to double-click it to run it and it will run by itself. We don't use CMP.

Post again with details if you need any more help,

John

[wayne65]

Did you manauly comit every park after installing mate?
thats what stuffed it for me the 1st time I did it.

[twarner]

Just for info, it installed perfectly into T6 for me. Just select 'items open for edit', select all (ctrlA) then right click and select 'commit'.

It does take a while.

Terry

[Jenolan]

You mention CMP/CDP the file is an installer you must have CMP/TRS2006 closed, run the exe and let it work, it will take quite some time. If you have done this grab the installer log file (will be where the exe is) and let me have a look.

[Jenolan]

Umm .. urk!

If you have managed that you have told cdp/cmp it owns exe files at the moment  don't think I even want to let a braincell loose! Seriously, you will need to unassign the .exe extension from Trainz (cdp/cmp) back to windoze at the moment .. sorry I code not code i++ and expect it to work.

Ug the gooroo has fallen into the pit of Auran-icity .. we will not survive .. man the life boat men and ferrets forst!

[sharky]

I had no problem loading into T6. First checked that no files were open for edit in T6 CMP, then closed and double clicked on all four exe files in turn, then reopened T6 CMP and tab 'open for edit', committed all. BUT while I had this large list opened I then selected all and opened for edit, closed then opened TC(Classics) and loaded into TC and committed, then did same for RBR Dual Map and works with no problem in both T6 and TC. I placed a passenger train on tracks at the Port and followed the double track to sight see the layout and my impression is that it is an excellent and well produced route and look forward to some great activities so that I can get to know the map better.

Bob ;)

[OzBoz]

ess1, on 21 Nov 2007, 08:06 PM, said:

Thanks very much for prompt reply. Each time I open the .exe file CMP opens. Where I went wrong was at first I received the MS msg that file could not be opened. I then chose to open in CMP and am now stuck!
I have deleted files then re d/l one with same result. How can I allocate your installer to install now?

Trust this is clear.

Two questions come to mind, and you probably won't like either of them

1. How much custom content have you got in your World folder?

2. How long would it take you to back it up, and reinstall T2006

I think that would be the cleanest way out of your problem.
Itsa pain I know.

Cheers

[john259]

1. Which operating system are you using (eg Windows XP or Windows Vista, probably)?

2. Do other non-Razorback exe files run ok when you double-click them? If not, what happens?

3. Try this please in Windows Explorer: Tools > Folder Options > File Types. Look down the list of registered file types (i.e. extensions). Is EXE listed? I don't think it should be. If it is listed, then left click once on it and tell us what "Open with" says. I suspect that if there is an entry for EXE, especially one which points to CMP, then you could just delete it and that would mend things, but wait please before making any changes until an expert says whether or not I'm correct.

4. There are some hints on how to repair the exe file extension association here but it gets quite technical. If you're not fully confident with doing what it suggests, it would be best not to risk making a bad situation worse.

HTH, John

[john259]

Don't give up so quickly Sellick. Although you've reached the end of my knowledge someone (probably someone called Larry :) ) might be able to get you out of trouble. Check this thread over the next few days for further postings. However, no promises as Larry is always very very busy.

John

[john259]

Whoa, slow down there mate!

Don't keep making random changes like that. You run a very serious risk of messing up the whole Windows configuration beyond the point where it can be easily corrected.

IPB is the name of the forum software we use (InVision Power Board). As far as I know it isn't a file type or an extension.

Let's just step back a bit and check some fundamentals.

The files you downloaded from us should have had an extension of exe (which is short for "executable" but that doesn't matter). When you list them in Windows Explorer with the "Details" view option they should be listed with a Type of "Application". Can you confirm whether that's the case please? If not, maybe we've been looking in the wrong place for what's going wrong.

John

[Jenolan]

Could you please tell me the link you used for the original download .. I think we need to do this one step at a time, painful yes but then we are all all the same page so to speak.

[john259]

8,477KB isn't the correct size for the current version of that file. It should be 8,900KB. However, you might have downloaded an earlier version for which that is the correct size.

The filename should be RBRDualMap.exe and the letters IPB should not appear in it anywhere. Maybe you had an aborted partial download or maybe the filename or the extension got corrupted somehow.

I think your best bet is to delete the file and download it again. That will ensure you have a good copy of the latest version.

To check that the extension is correct, after downloading has completely finished do this:

Go into Windows Explorer, go to the folder where you downloaded it to. Click on the "Views" toolbar button and select "Details" (if this isn't already the case).

If the file is listed as  RBRDualMap (without the ".exe" part) then in the Windows Explorer menu, Tools > Folder Options. Click the "View" tab. If "Hide extensions for known file types" is ticked, click once to untick it. Don't make any other changes. Click OK. The display may take a few seconds to refresh. The file should now be listed as RBRDualMap.exe. If not, press the F5 key and it should refresh and be correct now.

You can leave that setting unticked, or you can tick it again to put it back how it was. I prefer it unticked so I can see what's going on but it is a personal preference.

Also check that the size of the file is 8900KB and the "Type" is listed as "Application".

If all is ok so far, try double-clicking the file and it should install itself for you.

If any problems occur with this, let us know with the details of what happened, error messages, etc.

By the way, you'll also need to download and install the RBR:Dual Essential Assets file. The layout uses the items in that file. You only need to download the two Dual rolling stock asset pack files if you plan to run our forthcoming activities for the layout, or want to use the rolling stock in Driver sessions that you create yourself.

John
ps - regarding the football, wouldn't it be nice if we all had jobs where we could be total failures and then walk away with enormous sums of money? Meanwhile nurses in Britain suffer a pay cut in real terms and hospitals are full to the point where ambulances have to queue up outside. Sorry, end of rant!