Platform Kit IV Ashphalt Texture Version 1.03 Copyright Graham Pitt © 2002
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You must have downloaded and installed Platform Kit I, Platform Kit II and Platform Kit III before installing this kit if you wish to use the 'Magnetic' feature

This is the fourth of a series of platform kits each containing a selection of curved and straight platform sections in various textures. Each kit features pieces that snap together like magnets. This 'Magnetic' feature works in similar manner to the way that tracks automatically align themselves correctly. This feature makes it much easier to place and align the platform sections.

If  you do not wish to use this facility there is an alternative installations procedure included so that you may still use these platform sections but without the 'Magnetic' feature.

Users of XTracks Version 2 may safely use these platform kits.  Users of Version 1 should not install these kits using the 'Magnetic' feature as unpredictable effects may be experienced in your routes. Instead use the alternative installation procedure.

Each kit will contain the same basic shapes but with different textures.  Each platform section is 7m (approx 23ft) wide, 1.37m (approx 4ft 6ins) high and either 10m (approx 33ft) long or 20m long.  

Pieces available in this kit are:-

10m straight
20m straight
20m 250m Radius Curve
20m 500m Radius Curve
20m 1000m Radius Curve
20m 1500m Radius Curve
20m 2000m Radius Curve
10m Platform End

If you have a texture you'd like to see, tell me and I'll try and get it done for you.


INSTALLATION
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BEFORE going any further, please make backup copies of your route folder and the Train Simulator\Global folder.

To use the 'Magnetic' Feature
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Unzip the files to a Temp folder, i.e. c:\temp
Locate the Train Simulator\Global\Shapes folder and copy the S and SD file into this folder
Locate the Train Simulator\Routes\YourRoute\Textures folder and copy the ACE file into it. The platform sections will be available in any route that has the relevant ACE file installed in its Textures folder.

If you do not have Xtracks installed then copy the TSection.dat file from your Temp folder and paste it into the Train Simulator\Global folder. 

If you have already installed XTracks Version 2, copy the TSection.dat file from your Temp\XTracks folder and paste it into the Train Simulator\Global folder. 

Please note that placing the ACE files into the Global\Textures folder will not work, neither will placing the S and SD files work if they are placed into your route\shapes folder.

If you experience a loss of existing track pieces in your route after installation, simply reload your route using the Advanced Option to Rebuild Track Database.

Alternative Installation
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Unzip the files to a Temp folder, i.e. c:\temp
Copy all the .S and .SD file to your route Shapes folder
Copy the ACE file to your route Textures folder
Using a Unicode text editor such as WordPad or TextPad open your route.ref file and add the following lines.

Static (
	Filename ( ashphaltplat10mend.s )
	Class ( "Ashphalt Platforms" )
	Align ( None )
	Description ( "10m Ashphalt Platform End Section" )
)
Static (
	Filename ( ashphaltplat10mstr.s )
	Class ( "Ashphalt Platforms" )
	Align ( None )
	Description ( "10m Ashphalt Platform Straight Section" )
)
Static (
	Filename ( ashphaltplat20m1000r.s )
	Class ( "Stations" )
	Align ( None )
	Description ( "20m 1000m Radius Curved Ashphalt Platform Section" )
)
Static (
	Filename ( ashphaltplat20m1500r.s )
	Class ( "Stations" )
	Align ( None )
	Description ( "20m 1500m Radius Curved Ashphalt Platform Section" )
)
Static (
	Filename ( ashphaltplat20m2000r.s )
	Class ( "Stations" )
	Align ( None )
	Description ( "20m 2000m Radius Curved Ashphalt Platform Section" )
)
Static (
	Filename ( ashphaltplat20m250r.s )
	Class ( "Stations" )
	Align ( None )
	Description ( "20m 250m Radius Curved Ashphalt Platform Section" )
)
Static (
	Filename ( ashphaltplat20m500r.s )
	Class ( "Stations" )
	Align ( None )
	Description ( "20m 500m Radius Curved Ashphalt Platform Section" )
)
Static (
	Filename ( ashphaltplat20mstr.s )
	Class ( "Stations" )
	Align ( None )
	Description ( "20m Ashphalt Platform Straight Section" )
)

DISCLAIMER
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The author accepts no responsibility for any death, injury or computer screw-ups that may happen through the installation of this model.  You should back up your GLOBAL folder before installation. 

RE-SKINNING
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If you wish to re-skin any ofthese models, please remember to ask permission first.  The original textures are avaialble if you require them.

SUPPORT
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Support will normally be provided through the excellent forums available on the UKTrainSim site. (www.uktrainsim.com)


LEGAL STUFF
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These Platform Kits are released as FREEWARE for download only from authorised sites. If you wish to host these models on your site, then please obtain written permission permission first.  It is assumed that if a site does not have permission then it has the file for commercial reasons and this goes against the FREEWARE principle. You may use this model for your own personal pleasure.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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I wish to record the splendid and prolific help I have recieved from my BETA Testers for their patience and endurance.  Thanks to Mark Kemball, physic teacher who this time helped to learn that which I had not learnt at school about geometry:)  

COPYRIGHT
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Platform Model and Side Textures Copyright Graham Pitt © 2002
Platform Top Texture Copyright Daniel Wilkie © 2002

Enjoy!
Graham Pitt
admin@cfcorg.co.uk