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TTDPatch enables the player to load new vehicle graphics. Please read [[NewVehicleGraphics|New Vehicle Graphics]] on how to enable the necessary TTDPatch switches. The new graphics come in two types: an <u>executable</u> or a <u>grf-file</u>.
   
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==Finding new graphics==
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'''''Using Graphics Sets'''''
  
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=Enable New Graphics=
  
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TTDPatch enables the player to load new vehicle graphics. Please read [[NewVehicleGraphics|New Vehicle Graphics]] on how to enable the necessairy TTDPatch switches. The new graphics come in two types: &nbsp;an <u>executable</u> or a <u>grf-file</u>.
  
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-=Finding new graphics=-
  
   
 
Try your luck on one of the following links:
  
Try your luck on one of the following links:
   
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[http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?t=3125&amp;start;=0|Download Topic for new graphics]
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* [http://grfcrawler.tt-forums.net/ GRFCrawler]
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* [http://bananas.openttd.org/ BaNaNaS]
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* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?t=3125 Download topic for new graphics]
   
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==New graphics in executable files==
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[http://ttdgraphics.cjb.net/|Dinges' TTDeluxe graphics site]
  
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[http://www.patagonia.de.vu/ttd/|Michael Blunck's TTDeluxe graphics]
  
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-=New graphics in executable-files=-
  
   
 
First thing you have to do is make sure to backup the following files:
  
First thing you have to do is make sure to backup the following files:
   
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||'''Filename'''|'''Contains'''||-+trg1r.grf+-|temperate terrain tiles, all vehicles and buildings||-+trgcr.grf+-|sub-arctic terrain tiles||-+trghr.grf+-|sub-tropical terrain tiles||-+trgir.grf+-|start screens||-+trgtr.grf+-|toyland map||
  
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!Filename!!Contains
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'''''Note:''' DOS version has grf-filenames without an r.''
  
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|<tt>trg1r.grf</tt>||temperate terrain tiles, all vehicles and buildings
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|<tt>trgcr.grf</tt>||sub-arctic terrain tiles
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|<tt>trghr.grf</tt>||sub-tropical terrain tiles
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|<tt>trgir.grf</tt>||start screens
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|<tt>trgtr.grf</tt>||toyland terrain tiles
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|}
   
 
The reason for this backup is quite simple. The executable modifies one or more of these files by replacing original sprites with new sprites that are inside the executable. You can only undo the modification with an UNDO-executable. Unfortunately not all graphics artists supplied UNDO-executables. If you regret having your original grf-files modified this means restoring the original graphics.
  
The reason for this backup is quite simple. The executable modifies one or more of these files by replacing original sprites with new sprites that are inside the executable. You can only undo the modification with an UNDO-executable. Unfortunately not all graphics artists supplied UNDO-executables. If you regret having your original grf-files modified this means restoring the original graphics.
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Let's assume you want to download Mr. Hunt's small airport modification. Always make sure you download the correct version. Windows executables won't work with TTD for DOS and the opposite won't work too! Here are the installation:
  
Let's assume you want to download Mr. Hunt's small airport modification. Always make sure you download the correct version. Windows executables won't work with TTD for DOS and the opposite won't work too! Here are the installation:
   
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1. Download the ZIP-file and unpack it in your TTD directory
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# Download the ZIP-file and unpack it in your TTD directory
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# Locate the '''executable''' and double-click it
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# Run TTDPatch and enjoy the new graphics
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2. Locate the '''executable''' and double-click it
  
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3. Run TTDPatch and enjoy the new graphics
  
   
 
If you didn't enjoy the new graphics follow these steps:
  
If you didn't enjoy the new graphics follow these steps:
   
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1. Copy the original grf-file(s) over the modified one(s)
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# Copy the original grf-file(s) over the modified one(s) '''OR''' locate the '''UNDO-executable''' and double-click it
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# Run TTDPatch and enjoy the original graphics
   
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==New graphics in GRF files==
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&nbsp; &nbsp;'''OR''' locate the '''UNDO-executable''' and double-click it
  
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2. Run TTDPatch and enjoy the original graphics
  
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For a guide to new graphics in grf-files, please go to page 2.
  
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...page...
  
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=Enable New Graphics=
  
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-=New graphics in grf-files=-
  
   
 
Michael Blunck was the first to release a new grf-file that could be used within TTD. The grf-files are very easy to install since you only load them into the game. None of the original grf-files are modified, they are just neglected for the sprites that are in the new grf-file(s).
  
Michael Blunck was the first to release a new grf-file that could be used within TTD. The grf-files are very easy to install since you only load them into the game. None of the original grf-files are modified, they are just neglected for the sprites that are in the new grf-file(s).
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For instance, making the DBset for the Windows version of TTD work requires the following steps:
  
For instance, making the DBset for the Windows version of TTD work requires the following steps:
   
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1. Create a sub-directory called '''Newgrf''' in your TTD directory
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# Create a sub-directory called '''Newgrf''' in your TTD directory
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# Download the ZIP-file and unpack in your Newgrf directory
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2. Download the ZIP-file and unpack in your Newgrf directory
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# Create a new file called <tt>newgrfw.cfg</tt> in your TTD directory
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# Type the following line in <tt>newgrfw.cfg</tt>: <tt>newgrf/DBsetw.grf</tt>
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# Run TTDPatch and enjoy Michael's DBset
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3. Create a new file called '''-+newgrfw.cfg+-''' in your TTD directory
  
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4. Type the following line in '''-+newgrfw.cfg+-''': -+newgrf/DBsetw.grf+-
  
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5. Run TTDpatch and enjoy Michael's DBset
  
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If you don't like the DBset, simply open -+newgrfw.cfg+- and remowe -+newgrf/DBsetw.grf+-.
  
   
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If you don't like the DBset, simply open <tt>newgrfw.cfg</tt> and remowe <tt>newgrf/DBsetw.grf</tt>.
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'''''Note:''' for the DOS version of TTD you should create '''-+newgrf.cfg+-''', so without the w!''
  
   
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-=Troubleshooting=-
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===Troubleshooting===
 
* Always make sure you have TTDPatch switches enabled (see [[NewVehicleGraphics|New Vehicle Graphics]])
  
* Always make sure you have TTDPatch switches enabled (see [[NewVehicleGraphics|New Vehicle Graphics]])
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* Check if you downloaded the correct version. Remember that DOS graphics don't work with the Windows version and v.v.
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* Check if you downloaded the correct version. Remember that DOS graphics don't work with the Windows version and vice versa.
 
* When using new grf-files, check if the configuration file is named correctly and if there are no spelling errors ''in'' the file.
  
* When using new grf-files, check if the configuration file is named correctly and if there are no spelling errors ''in'' the file.
 
* Check if the new grf-file appears in the proper directory
  
* Check if the new grf-file appears in the proper directory
   
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Still having trouble? Visit the [http://www.tt-forums.net/|TT-forums] and look for an answer there.
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Still having trouble? Visit the [http://www.tt-forums.net/ TT-Forums] and look for an answer there.

Latest revision as of 13:05, 31 July 2011

TTDPatch enables the player to load new vehicle graphics. Please read New Vehicle Graphics on how to enable the necessary TTDPatch switches. The new graphics come in two types: an executable or a grf-file.

Finding new graphics

Try your luck on one of the following links:

New graphics in executable files

First thing you have to do is make sure to backup the following files:

Filename Contains
trg1r.grf temperate terrain tiles, all vehicles and buildings
trgcr.grf sub-arctic terrain tiles
trghr.grf sub-tropical terrain tiles
trgir.grf start screens
trgtr.grf toyland terrain tiles

The reason for this backup is quite simple. The executable modifies one or more of these files by replacing original sprites with new sprites that are inside the executable. You can only undo the modification with an UNDO-executable. Unfortunately not all graphics artists supplied UNDO-executables. If you regret having your original grf-files modified this means restoring the original graphics.

Let's assume you want to download Mr. Hunt's small airport modification. Always make sure you download the correct version. Windows executables won't work with TTD for DOS and the opposite won't work too! Here are the installation:

  1. Download the ZIP-file and unpack it in your TTD directory
  2. Locate the executable and double-click it
  3. Run TTDPatch and enjoy the new graphics

If you didn't enjoy the new graphics follow these steps:

  1. Copy the original grf-file(s) over the modified one(s) OR locate the UNDO-executable and double-click it
  2. Run TTDPatch and enjoy the original graphics

New graphics in GRF files

Michael Blunck was the first to release a new grf-file that could be used within TTD. The grf-files are very easy to install since you only load them into the game. None of the original grf-files are modified, they are just neglected for the sprites that are in the new grf-file(s).

For instance, making the DBset for the Windows version of TTD work requires the following steps:

  1. Create a sub-directory called Newgrf in your TTD directory
  2. Download the ZIP-file and unpack in your Newgrf directory
  3. Create a new file called newgrfw.cfg in your TTD directory
  4. Type the following line in newgrfw.cfg: newgrf/DBsetw.grf
  5. Run TTDPatch and enjoy Michael's DBset

If you don't like the DBset, simply open newgrfw.cfg and remowe newgrf/DBsetw.grf.

Troubleshooting

  • Always make sure you have TTDPatch switches enabled (see New Vehicle Graphics)
  • Check if you downloaded the correct version. Remember that DOS graphics don't work with the Windows version and vice versa.
  • When using new grf-files, check if the configuration file is named correctly and if there are no spelling errors in the file.
  • Check if the new grf-file appears in the proper directory

Still having trouble? Visit the TT-Forums and look for an answer there.

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