How to Move Your User Data Folder

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As you add more data, such as '''DLC''' and '''DLS''' downloads plus create new assets (e.g. routes and sessions) of your own, the size of the '''User Data''' will grow significantly. Several '''GB''' (gigabytes) of data is not unusual for even a modest installation. Eventually, the '''C''' drive may not be large enough to store all the Trainz data plus all the other Windows software and data.<br>
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Revision as of 12:07, 1 November 2023

The information in this Wiki Page applies to T:ANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22. It describes how to move your user data folder to a new location.

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BlueDot10x10.png The User Data Folder contains all the assets that came installed with your version of Trainz plus those that you have downloaded or have created yourself. This includes all routes and sessions
BlueDot10x10.png This folder is created when Trainz is installed and is located (in Windows) on the C:\ drive in the Users\AppData folder. The AppData folder is normally a hidden folder
BlueDot10x10.png The folder can be moved to another location such as a different drive BUT Trainz must know ehere to find the new User Data Folder


Why Move the User Data Folder?

When you install Trainz it will default to installing the program code and the user data on the C: drive. It will be give you the option of installing on another drive but most users will use the default.

As you add more data, such as DLC and DLS downloads plus create new assets (e.g. routes and sessions) of your own, the size of the User Data will grow significantly. Several GB (gigabytes) of data is not unusual for even a modest installation. Eventually, the C drive may not be large enough to store all the Trainz data plus all the other Windows software and data.

In this situation moving the user data to another attached drive may be the best option.


Moving the User Data

Steps:
 1  Start Trainz
 2  Open Trainz Settings

From the Trainz Launcher select Trainz Settings

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 3  Open Install

 Left Click  on the Install tab
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This will display the drive, folder and filename of the current User Data Folder which will be shown under the label Local data folder

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 4  Copy the Folder Address

 Left Click  inside the box containing the address details then highlight and copy (press the  Ctrl  +  A  keys then the  Ctrl  +  C  keys). The address will be copied to your systems clipboard. Do not close the Trainz Launcher Settings window as you will need it again (step 11 below)

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 5  Open Windows File Explorer

In Windows 10 and 11 you will find the File Explorer on the Task Bar at the bottom of the screen

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 6  Paste the Folder Address into Explorer

 Left Click  in the File Explorer Address Bar
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... to highlight the current address.
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... and paste (press the  Ctrl  +  V  keys) the User Data Folder address stored in your clipboard
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The contents of the folder will be shown. These are the folders and files that will be moved to another location
 7  Copy the Folders and Files

 Left Click  on one of the items shown then highlight and copy (press the  Ctrl  +  A  keys then the  Ctrl  +  C  keys) all the folders and files shown
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This will copy the folder and file locations into your system clipboard.
 8  Navigate to the New Folder Location

In File Explorer navigate to the drive and/or folder where the User Data Folder will be placed.

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NotePad.PNG Notes:

You can use File Explorer to create the destination folder with a name of your choosing (e.g. F:\Trainz Plus\UserData)



 9  Paste the Copied Files and Folders into the Destination
 Left Click  in the empty File Explorer Display Area and paste (press the  Ctrl  +  V  keys) the copied files and folders into their new location - this may take some time depending on how much data you have. As the files and folders are copied across they will appear in the File Explorer display window
 10  Copy the New Folder Address

 Left Click  in the File Explorer Address Bar then highlight and copy (press the  Ctrl  +  A  keys then the  Ctrl  +  C  keys) the new folder address you just created

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 11  Paste the Address into Trainz Settings
Return to the Trainz Launcher Install Settings Window.  Left Click  in the User Data Folder address box and paste (press the  Ctrl  +  V  keys) the new folder address so that it replaces the original address MoveUserData14.png

 12  Close the Trainz Settings Window
You will be given a message asking for a restart.  Left Click   OK  to acknowledge it. MoveUserData15.png


 13  Close the Trainz Launcher
Back to the Windows main screen.
 14  Restart Trainz Launcher

You may get a dialogue asking you to set your display options (Ultra, etc). If so select one to suit.

PencilTips.PNG It is recommended that you perform a DBR (Database Repair) before starting Trainz.
 15  Start Trainz


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Once you are happy that the new setup is working you can delete the original User Data Folder on C: to reclaim its space BUT (and this is VITAL) do not delete the folder that contained the original user data folder (ie. its parent folder) as this contains files that Trainz will need to locate your new User Data Folder.


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