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I noticed when I uploaded the CalTrain work locos pack today that all the files in the pub folder had files that were the exact same name but with .zip.txt on the end.I didn't notice anything on the upload page or its other how-to pages regarding creating this file... is it something we're supposed to upload alongside the package or is it something automatically generated when you place a file there?A little confused, and hoping I didn't do something wrong. Thanks in advance.Tim Frost The Union Atlantic Railroad: Your stuff's important!
Tim, someone can correct me if I'm incorrect, but that is usually a simple text file so the downloaders can see what is in the package before downloading. Some people put it in zip form, some leave it as text, but it's simply supposed to have the same name as the zip file.RobertR .. ADF-M&RM at http://www.adfrr.com
>Tim, someone can correct me if I'm incorrect, but that is >usually a simple text file so the downloaders can see what >is in the package before downloading. Some people put it in >zip form, some leave it as text, but it's simply supposed to >have the same name as the zip file. That would be the .diz file. It doesn't have to be the same name as the .zip file. It can be any name you want, but it has to be a .diz file.
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According to Nels information the diz file has to be named File_ID.diz and is what goes in the information text next to the picture that is displayed. The file Tim is referring to is the extra information about downloading you can add to help people see what is in the installation when they right click on the file to see a readme. It's not required, but many people add it to make it better for the downloadersRobertR .. ADF-M&RM at http://www.adfrr.com
