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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here is a list of the most common questions I have read on the internet or have received from the website's visitors via e-mail. If your question isn't answered then feel free to contact me so I can help you out.

For detailed instructions on how to install BVE Trainsim, I thoroughly recommend Steve Green's tutorial.

Where can I get BVE?
You can obtain BVE from Mackoy's site only! Any other site you find it on should be reported immediately. The official site is located at http://mackoy.cool.ne.jp.

What does 'BVE' stand for?
'BVE' stands for 'Boso View Express' however the program has been officially renamed 'BVE Trainsim'.

How much does BVE cost?
BVE and all it's additions are totally free! Any you find for sale should be reported immediately.

What tools can I get?
You can get a variety of tools to make routes/structures/trains etc. These are listed in the table below.

Utility Information	Utility Description	Utility Homepage
Route Randomizer	Functions to enhance driving.	Train Sim Central
Track Viewer	View routes from any angle.	Official BVE Website
Structure Viewer	View objects from any angle.	Official BVE Website
Train Editor	Make/edit BVE trains.	Official BVE Website (English Language)
B3D/CSV Converter	Convert B3D to CSV files.	Official BVE Website
CSV/X Converter	Convert CSV to X files.	Official BVE Website
Motor Editor	Format the sounds in trains.	Official BVE Website
Panel Upgrader	Edit panels for BVE2/4.	Official BVE Website
Mirror	-	Official BVE Website
RouteBuilder	An easy way to build routes.	BVE RouteBuilder
BVE Launcher	Launches routes and create rosters.	eezypeazy's BVE pages

What is a 'CSV' file?
A .csv file is a 'Comma Separated Variable' file that usually opens straight into Microsoft Excel. It is what route authors now use to write their routes and some objects with.

What is an 'RW' file?
A .rw file is a file that usually opens straight into Microsoft Notepad or Wordpad. It is what route authors used to write their routes with.

What is a 'ZIP' file?
'Zipping' is a way to compress files for a smaller size (for downloading off of the internet for example).

What is an 'EXE' file?
An 'EXE' is a program containing compressed files at a smaller size (for downloading for example).

What is a 'RAR' file?
A 'RAR' contains compressed files for a smaller size (for downloading off of the internet for example).

Where does everything go when I've downloaded it?
Objects: C:\Program Files\BVE\Railway\Object
Routes: C:\Program Files\BVE\Railway\Route
Sounds: C:\Program Files\BVE\Railway\Sound
Trains: C:\Program Files\BVE\Train

I am British & want a British style signalling system - how?
Download BRSigs from Train Sim Central's Misc section at http://www.trainsimcentral.co.uk