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lbhskier37Member since May-11-03 · 9 posts

I am trying to install Whitefish Route-WBPigTrain3 activity, but whenever I doubleclick the activity file, an error pops up saying Failed to Open Package.

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lbhskier37Member since May-11-03 · 9 posts

RE: Cant open activity

OK, got that taken care of, but now I get another error. I downloaded Marias 3.1 and installed all 7 pieces and the 3 fixes. Now when I try to install the activities that came with it, I get the error. "This package requires a route call Marias Pass 3.1, UID Marias31

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buttercupCharter Member · 160 posts

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Either the installation of Marias Pass 3.1 is incorrect of the activity unpacker is looking in the wrong place for the route. Can you select the route when you start MSTS? Do you have a route folder named Marias31 with a Marias3.trk file?RegardsEric

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lbhskier37Member since May-11-03 · 9 posts

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I can select and run the route in MSTS, accept the only activity is explore route. There is a folder named Marias31 with a Marias3.trk file in it.

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buttercupCharter Member · 160 posts

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Look for tsunpack.exe it should be located in the UTILS subfolder of the train simulator folder. The way I use it is to put a shortcut to it on my desktop and drag the .apk file to the desktop icon to unpack an activity.RegardsEric

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buttercupCharter Member · 160 posts

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If you are trying to use pigtrn2.zip (WB Pig Train v2.apk) it installs in Marias Pass, UID USA2 and wbpig3.zip (wbpigtrn3.apk) installs in Whitefish, UID Whitefish. They don't use Marias 3.1.RegardsEric

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buttercupCharter Member · 160 posts

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Oops I forgot about those. It installed ok on my system. Have you tried dragging the .apk file to the tsunpack.exe file in the utils folder?Did you follow the instructions in the tsunpack fix file?Go back and do it again making sure the only thing between the double quotes at the end of the line in the application box is %1. If you have a standard installation it should look like this: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\Utils\TSUnpack.exe" "%1"If the fix is done properly you should be able to double cilck the .apk file to install the activity. RegardsEric

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lbhskier37Member since May-11-03 · 9 posts

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I still get the same error when draggin it in. I tryed downloading some activites for the northeast corridor. No matter what activity I try installing, I get the above error.

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buttercupCharter Member · 160 posts

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Go back to FAQ section 6 and do the fix for Tsunpack again.The problem appears that Tsunpack.exe cannot find the route.Do you have a standard installation folder structure.RegardsEric

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sd70mac666Charter Member · 170 posts

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here's anotehr idea1. Did you unzip all 7 excecutables to your route directory?2. Do you have xtracks installed
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jtsdadinazCharter Member · 299 posts

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Are you sure Marias31 is Not all Uppercase insead of a mixture? W2k and XP will show them this way even if the whole thing is uppercase only. It must be a combination or the activities will NOT install.

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BingCharter Member · 794 posts

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Sounds to me like Tsunpack can't find the directory (folder) where it should be unpacking the activity. If the user's directory structure for TS is non-standard, this could be the cause of the problem. However: That which is described is a known bug with Tsunpack, and a fix was issued. Look for "tsunpack.zip" in the library. Once the program is run, Tsunpack.exe should "find" the default TS file structure. The next I am not certain about, but will toss it on the table for discussion: I would not attempt to run Tsunpack.exe anywhere except in the TS sub-folder titled "Utils". Could be it needs to be there to function properly, which might be verified by looking at the registration entires - BTW, the fix makes whatever reg corrections are necessary, the Readme is clearly written.I don't drag and drop packed activities. I make sure the file association is correct, then all I have to do is double click the activity and it unpacks. No hassle to date, after several TS reinstallations. Bing

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buttercupCharter Member · 160 posts

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Before I knew about the fix I put a shortcut to it on my desktop and drag and drop to the shortcut worked ok. With the fix the double-click is much easier.RegardsEric

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downsideCharter Member · 56 posts

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LAST EDITED ON May-22-03 AT 03:34 AM (EDT)

>Sounds to me like Tsunpack can't find the directory (folder)
>where it should be unpacking the activity. If the user's
>directory structure for TS is non-standard, this could be
>the cause of the problem. Just to set the record straight the unpacker does not give a hoot what the name of the folder is. It uses the registrey entry to locate TS and then looks for the .trk and .tdb files for the route. The route folder can be called whatever you like.Packing an activity is entirely the opposite - the uid in the .trk file and the folder name must match exactly including case.If you use Train Store then the route must be unstored before unpacking an activity.Get tsunpack.zip from the downloads - that should fix it - has for me every time I have needed to reinstall.

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BingCharter Member · 794 posts

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Yes, IF Tsunpack can find the entry. If the entry is in a part of the reg where Tsunpack doesn't look, that might be a problem. The reg is such an unholy mess its hard to say. Best to get a fresh copy of Tsunpack fix and run it again. I've unpacked dozens of activities with no problem at all. If it were me, I would take out the existing Tsunpack, search the reg and remove all entries pertaining to Tsunpack. Then I would reinstall Tsunpack and run the fix right away, before using the app.I would also check file associations to make sure something goofy isn't in there. I had that happen recently with my Win98 system and TGAtool2. Really weird until I figured it out. BTW, I am currently running WB Pig in MP31. From what I see, the activity will not complete when the train arrives at Whitefish and pulls as far down the track as possible without splitting the timbers. Opened it in AE and couldn't find a "Complete Activity" event, put one in, plus a Whitefish station stop to allow the crew to go to the bathroom. I like it enough to run it all over again, with my Improved Default Dash 9. Lots of AI traffic to meet; put lights on the AI trains, its real nice. Stpoped the rain. Got tired of it. Great route, isn't it? MP31, that is.Bing

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