How to use TSM to include standalone tracks.

Is there a way to convert non-TSM tracks to TSM Compatible? That's all i want to know.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/29/2023 09:34AM by 1984F1things..

Do you mean include it in a pack to import with TSM?

This is what I do ( maybe there's a better solution )

first step:
create a file with notepad called settings.ini
inside the file include this information of the track

- example:
___________________________________________________________________

[Settings]
Laps=53
Name=Buenos Aires
Year=1979
Country=Argentina
Author=
Adjective=
Event=Argentina Grand Prix
Wad=buenosaires1979.wad
Dat=buenosaires1979.DAT
Gpi=
Loadingscreen=
Bik=
_______________________________________________________________________

Use just Laps, Name, Year, Country, Event, Wad and Dat Fields.
important "wad" and "dat" need to be exactly equal to the name of the two files of the track ok?



2) put the "settings.ini" file on the same directory of the track *.wad and *.dat files.
for example: if track is Argentina create a temporary folder like temp/argentina and put on this directory the settings.ini, *.wad and *.dat files of the track
3) install any track pack of the season you want to include the new track.
4) change the track pack *.ini file ( it's located on the GP4/tracks directory )

On the 1991 track pack after you install it using TSM you will find file named "1991.ini".
Open this file and include the settings.ini that you created on the position you want it to be on GP4

- example:

I want to include the argentina track on position 1
_______________________________________________________________________________________
[Tracks]
Track1=phoenix\1991\phoenix1991.ini <<=== replace this , with this ==>> Track1=argentina\settings.ini
Track2=interlagos\1991\interlagos1991.ini
Track3=imola\1991\imola1991.ini
....
Track17=sepang\1991\sepang1991.ini
________________________________________________________________________________________
Save the change to 1991_v2.ini

5) copy the "argentina" folder from the temp directory you created to the GP4\tracks
6) use TSM to install the tracks ( you will see now the profile 1991_v2 with the argentina track on position 1

Have fun!!!!
Let me know if you don't understand the instructions.

Best

Jose

Thanks, Now the only real problem im facing is that TSM cannot load the wad file, for some reason.

Whats is the wad are you trying to include and what mod are you using? Send me the link and I will test it here.

Sent you a PM.

Or change the wadname to be one of the original vanilla wads. imola2001, melborne2001 etc. It's a trial and error process though, keep that in mind.

Its a good idea try that because some tracks uses objects that have a reference to the original wad file.

Anyway I already installed the 2012 and I will try soon if it works.

May I suggest to change the title of the post so we can help other users?

Like: How to use TSM to include standalone tracks. ( just a suggestion )

Best

Jose



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/2023 02:40PM by jcgrj.

Hi 1984F1things.

There's something wrong with this version of Melbourne 2012. I tested with Paulo Beta version and it works nice but with the version you have don't work.
Where did you get it?
I did not find any Jorge version for this track ( only 2013 to 2017 )

Base: -Melbourne 2012 Beta by F1 Virtual.
-Melbourne 2013 v1.11 update by Jcaranti
-Melbourne 2014 v1.0 update by Jcaranti
-Melbourne 2015 v1.5 update by Jcaranti
-Melbourne 2016 v1.0 update by Jcaranti
-Melbourne 2017 v1.0 update by Jcaranti

jcgrj Wrote:
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> Hi 1984F1things.
>
> There's something wrong with this version of Melbo
> urne 2012. I tested with Paulo Beta version and it
> works nice but with the version you have don't wor
> k.
> Where did you get it?
> I did not find any Jorge version for this track (
> only 2013 to 2017 )
>
> Base: -Melbourne 2012 Beta by F1 Virtual.
> -Melbourne 2013 v1.11 update by Jcaranti
> -Melbourne 2014 v1.0 update by Jcaranti
> -Melbourne 2015 v1.5 update by Jcaranti
> -Melbourne 2016 v1.0 update by Jcaranti
> -Melbourne 2017 v1.0 update by Jcaranti


I found it here.

I post on the forum the error message I'm getting.

I tested also Melbourne 2012 Beta from Paulo and it works!!!
Maybe there's something missing on Jorge's track.

Dont forget to change your post title ( first post )

Jose



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/28/2023 08:19PM by jcgrj.

Sure.