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.

	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
	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
	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

Steps:

1

Start Trainz

2

Open Trainz Settings

From the Trainz Launcher select Trainz Settings

3

Open Install

Left Click on the Install tab

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

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)

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

6

Paste the Folder Address into Explorer

Left Click in the File Explorer Address Bar

... to highlight the current address.

... and paste (press the Ctrl + V keys) the User Data Folder address stored in your clipboard

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

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.

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

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

12

Close the Trainz Settings Window

You will be given a message asking for a restart. Left Click OK to acknowledge it.

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.

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

15

Start Trainz

Notes:

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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This page was created by Trainz user pware in November 2023 and was last updated as shown below.

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