Import, append, or link to data from another source In this articleĬreate a database without using a templateĬopy data from another source into an Access table It also explains some techniques that you can use to get existing data into your new database.
It explains how to create a desktop database by using a template, and how to build a database from scratch by creating your own tables, forms, reports, and other database objects. This article covers the basic process of starting Access and creating a database that will be used on desktop machines, not over the Web. 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.Access for Microsoft 365 Access 2021 Access 2019 Access 2016 Access 2013 Access 2010 Access 2007 More. 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? Rolling stock that have sound management (SMS) files that refer to wave files from the Microsoft Train Simulator CDs (see folder SOUND).Locomotives that re-use cabviews or sounds from the locomotives on the Microsoft Train Simulator CDs (see folder TRAINSET).Routes provided with an Install.bat file that copies shapes and textures from the routes on the Microsoft Train Simulator CDs.How can I recognise add-on products for Microsoft Train Simulator that require Microsoft Train Simulator files?Īdd-ons designed for Microsoft Train Simulator may rely on files from the Microsoft Train Simulator product. Such files will be listed with warnings in the Open Rails log file.
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?
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?