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Be sure to read the readme that is enclosed for further copyright information and instructions to install the file. Data on how Open Rails is used will be very helpful for the project but, if we wish to collect usage data, we will inform youīeforehand and you will always be able to opt out.Please remember even those this file is free, the author still has rights to the file.
Installation instructions are included in the installation download (and also from this webpage).Įric Conrad has posted a detailed review on his MSTS Roundhouse blog which provides valuable advice for using this product.ĭoes Open Rails report data back to its creators? Yes this cab controller from P.I.Engineering is suitable for Open Rails and support for it is built in to the simulator. No, Open Rails does not modify any Microsoft Train Simulator files. If I install Open Rails, will it change my Microsoft Train Simulator files?
If products designed for Microsoft Train Simulator are used on a PC with Open Rails but not Microsoft Train Simulator, then they are likely to work but some sounds and textures will be missing. Most non-Microsoft Train Simulator routes, activities and rolling stock make use of some Microsoft Train Simulator content, usually sound files, textures and cab interiors. When Microsoft Train Simulator is installed, then Open Rails can safely make use of all the Microsoft Train Simulator content as it does not change any Microsoft Train Simulator files. You do not need Microsoft Train Simulator installed in order to use Open Rails. (more than 0.3GB graphics RAM recommended)ĭo I need Microsoft Train Simulator installed to use Open Rails?
Memory : minimum = 0.5 GB, recommended = 4 GB.The downloads include both the usual version and the LAA version and you choose between them in the Options form.
Fortunately it is possible to compile a program, for 64-bit systems only, which can use up to 4GB of memory and this is called a Large Address Aware (LAA) option. Many current PCs, especially 64-bit systems, have more than this. Programs compiled for 32-bit Windows are always limited to using a maximum of 2GB of memory. When run on a 64-bit Windows system there are some benefits as follows. Open Rails is currently a 32-bit program that will run on either 32-bit Windows or 64-bit Windows.
* Windows 7 requires Service Pack 1 (SP1). It does not work on Windows XBox, Windows Phone or non-Windows platforms. Open Rails works well on Windows PCs from Windows 7* onwards (including Windows 11). Installation Questions from the FAQ Which platforms does Open Rails run on?