Multi lane RHW (Rural Highway) Guide & Thread

[ccecill 52]

WOW! AMAZING!! Can you make highways wider than that? Also, where can you find some info on the MIS?

[Haljackey 17,398]

ccecill, Check out the RHW project thread in this fourm or via my sig for more info on the MIS. Try from pages 40-50 on for the best development info.

[ccecill 52]

thanks

[warrior 169]

But this isn't the actual RHW-8 is it? i though the RHW-8 would where all the lanes are joined to together

EDIT: Like this:

[DFire870 2]

Right now what haljackey is showing is the RHW-8. The combined one you posted will come later.

[Haljackey 17,398]

Hey everyone, just a little update here:

Here is a brand new multi-RHW (RHW- to RHW-10 transition.  It is in the works and some pathing needs to be done.  A big thanks to Lollothebest for the image!

EDIT: By the way, warrior and DFire870: the RHW-8 has been canceled and the RHW-10 has taken its place.  The Multi RHW is the only current (and probially will always be) way to create a RHW-8!

[Tarkus 6,933]

Actually, haljackey, you're wrong.  qurlix canceled the RHW-8, but I've brought it back.  The RHW-10 will still be made as well.  There's two versions of the RHW-8 that will be available, the normal RHW-8, and the RHW-8C (C=Compact).

Here's the RHW-8C (a 3-tile non-separable setup--and before anyone pesters me about putting a barrier in the middle, I'm working on it already.)

And the standard RHW-8 (separable and 4 tiles total, for both sides).  Here it's used alongside the RHW-6, technically creating an RHW-7.

-Tarkus

[Haljackey 17,398]

Originally posted by: Tarkus Actually, haljackey, you're wrong.  qurlix canceled the RHW-8, but I've brought it back.quote>

I stand corrected.

[Shadow Assassin 336]

Is the RHW-8 separable?

[Glenni 1,447]

Very cool, won't use it though hah my cj is based off Norway, the widest motorways in Norway 6 are lanes they're mostly just 4 yeah i know, pathetic

[Godzillaman 21]

can we actually make the rural highways bigger than two lanes going eachway right now?

[Albatross Domain 2]

JUNE (070601 to be exact)... Jan was the Beta Vers. of NAM

[Haljackey 17,398]

Shadow_Assassin: Yes it is! I will post a pictrure of it when I get a chance.

Godzillaman: If you follow my giude at the begining of this thread, the answer is YES!

Albatross Domain: The Jan release of the NAM was the previous version. The June release is the currently the most up-to-date version of the NAM.

[Haljackey 17,398]

Like I stated, heres an image showing how you can split up the Multi-RHW

Click on the photos for FULL RESOLUTION!

And at a different angle

[Haljackey 17,398]

Originally posted by: Crazy_Ivan80 that's the january version right?quote>

Yes it is.  If you are using the May/June 07 NAM, you need to download the latest version of the RHW so its compatible with the files.  Also, you have to install the ANT network when you install the NAM. A to the file is in my signature.  Please forgive my late reply!

[JakeMD 107]

should the rural highway, when dragged, not show up? but when i drag again on the side of it, it then shows up, and the

RHW is made. Plus it takes forever to wait for it to finish deciding that i just did something. Is this normal?

[Haljackey 17,398]

Hmmm.... not too sure.  You should just see a regular-looking road (actually the ANT) if the RHW is not drawn together, or the RHW-2 if you have that texture installed.  I would check your plugins, and where your RHW file is in your NAM file to make sure everything works as it should.

for a better response from the RHW veterans, I suggest posting here: (RHW Errors)

https://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=124&threadid=70622&enterthread=y

[joeynymets 19]

where can i get the RHW? i remember having it but i guess i dont

[ShadeSlayer 15]

Originally posted by: joeynymets where can i get the RHW? i remember having it but i guess i dontquote>

The newest release is on one of the front pages of the STEX, I recommend downloading the June (called May) 07 NAM from the Modds and Downloads section as well.

[Haljackey 17,398]

joeynymets: just follow the link in my sig. Make sure you have the ANT plugin installed in the newest NAM and you have the NAM essentials.

[joeynymets 19]

It saying that the file is corrupt

[simwithoutacause 0]

Sorry if this is redundant (I'm lacking sleep):

When will this addition/version of RHW with multiple lanes be available?

[Swamper77 90]

When it's done (The same answer that is given when people ask about the new NAM versions). Tarkus is a bit busy with Real Life, which has priority over SC4 stuff. Just be patient and wait for it to be released.

-Swamper77

[Haljackey 17,398]

Here are a couple more pictures showing the great flexibility of the Multi-RHW.  The network can be split and can have different starting/ending points.  Examples follow.

CLICK ON THE IMAGES FOR FULL RESOLUTION!!!

Here we see the Multi-RHW at this terminus, where different lengths of RHW can be used for creativeness.

Here is a great example showing how you can split your Multi-RHW network

And here is the split zoomed in

Any questions/comments on the Multi-RHW welcome.

     -Haljackey

[nycsc4 5,250]

great job Haljackey, I love those airport signs!! (maybe that is because I made them!!!)

[nerdly_dood 26]

Talking about renaming rhws, here are some suggestions:

DHW--different hiway

NMHW--non-maxis highway

STHW--simtropolis highway

NHW-new hiway

HWv3--Highway version 3 (version 1 was elevated highway in SC2K, then ground highway in RH)

[nerdly_dood 26]

Hey, no fair!! My RHW won't connect to one way roads, just avenues and two way roads!

Help!...?

[JCarter 0]

nerdly_dood: How about RHW--Real HighWay

Or

RHW--Realistic HighWay

That way people who know it as "RHW" wont be too confused

[Haljackey 17,398]

nerdly_dood:  The name RHW will always stick.  However, it doesn't have to be referred to as a Rural Highway as JCarter stated..

For oneway/RHW connections> Drag the RHW up to the edge of the oneway road, then with the oneway road tool, click on the nearest tile next to the RHW.  A workong connection will be established.  This is a new error for the new RHW patch (0.13B) Before, all you had to do was drag the two networks together.

While I am here I may as well show another picture of the Multi-RHW in a interchange with another highway:

Click on it for FULL resolution!

What do ya think?

[Dalton 23]

Hey haljackey, I have a question for you. Will traffic flow across city borders via RHW? I can only seem to get it to work by converting the traffic to maxis highway for the border then back again.