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Started by ChristopherT April 17, 2003 15 posts 6 min read

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ChristopherTMember since Apr-8-03 · 56 postsApr 17, 2003 2:48 PM

Okay Guys! Nels is receptive to the idea of adding BVE file
areas to train-sim.com but he needs your help. First all, no
one has uploaded any files to train-sim.com for BVE. The format for uploading files should be like this... Myproject.zip - containing: BVEFile.exe (or BVEFile.Zip)in Self-extracting .RAR, .Zip format or
a plain .zip or .rar file. - the actual BVE add-on. BVEFile.jpg - a screenshot or two.
File_id.diz - text file with file description
readme.txt - text file with documention.

Those of you that don't have accounts on train-sim.com would have
to register to upload, but it is free. Christopher

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RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, Stooopid_person, Apr-17-03, 10:58 AM, (1) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, OliverMat, Apr-17-03, 11:02 AM, (2) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, Stooopid_person, Apr-17-03, 11:11 AM, (3) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, davereage, Apr-17-03, 11:16 AM, (4) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, ChristopherT, Apr-17-03, 12:10 PM, (5) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, anastrainsimforum2002, Apr-17-03, 12:17 PM, (6) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, retro_kid, Apr-17-03, 05:56 PM, (7) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, ChristopherT, Apr-17-03, 06:11 PM, (8) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, IRT_BMT_IND, Apr-17-03, 09:01 PM, (9) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, Downunder Tom, Apr-17-03, 11:08 PM, (10) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, ChristopherT, Apr-17-03, 11:35 PM, (11) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, Stooopid_person, Apr-18-03, 09:24 AM, (13) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, anastrainsimforum2002, Apr-18-03, 07:10 AM, (12) RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com, Nels_Anderson, Apr-18-03, 04:59 PM, (14)

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Stooopid_personCharter Member · 2006 postsApr 17, 2003 2:58 PM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

> BVEFile.jpg - a screenshot or two. I remember xxx.jpg was a full size screenshot. xxx.gif is a reduced version. But you can just submit one full size version and I think the library(or Nels) resizes it.

------My favourite LUL train------
BVE File areas for Train-sim.com – image 1
HAPPY NOW? It's not moving anymore.
It's still the same train but in another livery, that's all.

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OliverMatMember since Apr-15-03 · 4 postsApr 17, 2003 3:02 PM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

Isn't it difficult to download stuff here becuase of bandwith?

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Stooopid_personCharter Member · 2006 postsApr 17, 2003 3:11 PM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

>Isn't it difficult to download stuff here becuase of
>bandwith? I am not a premium member so usually when downloading MSTS stuff. I have to press F5 then Enter 30+ times. In peak times, you might have to press 50+ times.

------My favourite LUL train------
BVE File areas for Train-sim.com – image 2
HAPPY NOW? It's not moving anymore.
It's still the same train but in another livery, that's all.

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davereageCharter Member · 630 postsApr 17, 2003 3:16 PM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

SWEET! I'll have to get mine packaged up properly soon.It'll be nice to have it available somewhere without bandwidth problems like my geocities page has.

Dave Reage,
somewhere near the end of CN's Dartmouth Sub
www.geocities.com/d_reage

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ChristopherTMember since Apr-8-03 · 56 postsApr 17, 2003 4:10 PM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

>Isn't it difficult to download stuff here becuase of
>bandwith? Not in the sense that you'd never be able to download, only in
the sense of having an available node to log into. I've been
a member of Flightsim.com since it opened and I've never not been
able to download a file that was there. I've always gotten great
kps rates too, considering I'm on a 56.6k dialup. Getting a free
node is actually easier than flightsim.com too. Christopher

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anastrainsimforum2002Member since Jul-29-02 · 54 postsApr 17, 2003 4:17 PM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

If this goes ahead and I run out of webspace on my BVE site then I'll have to think about putting my files here.Anas Hassan My BVE Website for the Anasville Subway:

http://www.freewebs.com/theanasvillesubway/

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retro_kidMember since Apr-15-03 · 12 postsApr 17, 2003 9:56 PM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

LAST EDITED ON Apr-17-03 AT 05:57 PM (EDT)

I'm a paying member of flightsim.com but I cannot afford to splash out on another account for here (not due to the fact that its too expensive, which it ISNT! But to the fact that I dont have money at the moment.) Its a long shot but maybe Nels could make the first class membership applicable to both sites. Just a though ..::Retro Kid::..

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ChristopherTMember since Apr-8-03 · 56 postsApr 17, 2003 10:11 PM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

I'm a paid member of flightsim.com too, trust me it's 100% easier
to get onto Train-sim.com. If you want, you can always email Nels
and see if he'd grandfather your account. Christopher

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IRT_BMT_INDMember since Apr-6-03 · 15 postsApr 18, 2003 1:01 AM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

well, since BVE files are a lot smaller than MSTS files, it might be easier to get on to the site for them.

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Downunder TomMember since Apr-12-03 · 8 postsApr 18, 2003 3:08 AM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

Have thought about doing the same as the japs and using that new arciver instead?, had a quick go with it and it seems ok.Tom

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ChristopherTMember since Apr-8-03 · 56 postsApr 18, 2003 3:35 AM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

>Have thought about doing the same as the japs and using that
>new arciver instead?, had a quick go with it and it seems
>ok.
>
>Tom It's not compatible with the file area software though. Christopher

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Stooopid_personCharter Member · 2006 postsApr 18, 2003 1:24 PM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

>well, since BVE files are a lot smaller than MSTS files, it
>might be easier to get on to the site for them. You are wrong. Usually MSTS trains are only 1MB or less. Unless it includes its own cabview and sounds.

------My favourite LUL train------
BVE File areas for Train-sim.com – image 5
HAPPY NOW? It's not moving anymore.
It's still the same train but in another livery, that's all.

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anastrainsimforum2002Member since Jul-29-02 · 54 postsApr 18, 2003 11:10 AM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

Can I upload my ASL line for BVE here? If so, where? My ASL installation download file is worth 10.8MBAnas Hassan My BVE Website for the Anasville Subway:

http://www.freewebs.com/theanasvillesubway/

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Nels_AndersonCharter Member · 707 postsApr 18, 2003 8:59 PM

RE: BVE File areas for Train-sim.com

Just as a follow-up:If you want to learn years of collective wisdom on how best to package and upload your file, go and read the developer's tips page here:http://www.flightsim.com/dev-tips.htmThis also has the links to the two methods available for uploading.Please note that contrary to one of the other messages, it is NOT necessary to be logged in to upload files.

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