Backing up own routes

What I did was download the package manager from the download section of Rail Sim Forum

http://www.railsimulator.com/

Then use this to package the route.  I placed this in one Rail Sim Folder with everything else that is related to my setup, even the official installs such as Rail Sim itself and emails about the product purchase, extra wagons, the updated containers, add on routes etc.   Ok, the package I make has to be replaced in this folder as I make changes but it saves looking for individual bin files and making errors.  I then place this folder on an external HD (Master Copy) and maybe a copy in the computer HD too (Working Copy).  Takes minutes to update both, now that I speeded Vista up.

Reider

A much simpler way to simply "make a backup of all the routes" is to make a copy of the "Content" folder and everything in it. This is a step recommended by RSDL for using their developer tools anyway, as it allows you to quickly restore the routes if you mess them up whilst editing.

If you just mess up the default routes, then you just paste the backup folder in to place of the original (delete the original and copy the new one in, rather than copying a folder over a broken one)

makatini wrote: Hi Reider, I had a sneaking feeling that is the way it works.  I already have the software and, like you, a master folder for everything. I assume once all my content is packaged it will also be ready for uploading and sharing with the community?   Thanks again for all your help!   Time to read the packaging manual!   Cheers,   Mak

Thats about the size of it.  I often think some of the released packages should include a text file detailing any extra engines/freight etc used.  Because if the user tries to run the package and any are missing it posts an error and refuses to run.  Downloading and installing the extras fixes this.  The only problem left would be track errors and that sort of thing.  Just a thought.....

Reider