NWM pieces are no-shows

[simfreak90 3]

I have deleted all of my old NAM and NAM components folders, used the cleanitol tool and reinstalled all ofthe newest NAM files, including the NWM. All of the other components (like the SAM, etc) work fine, but when I go to place a NWM starter piece, I hear the "thump" of the piece being plopped, but it isn't visible and I cannot drag a road over where it was placed. However, I can still demolish it even though it is not visible! Am I doing something wrong, or is it a problem with the NWM?

Oh yeah, I also get a bubble that says "Intersection Placement String Missing" before i place the piece.

[CaptCity 4,752]

Sounds like you may still have older files. Did you check both plugins folders. You might try starting with a totally clean Plugins folder, install NAM and NWM, and see if it works. Just a thought...

[simfreak90 3]

Could I use the cleanitol to look for older files? I used it for the first time yesterday and I don't quite know how to use it.

[CaptCity 4,752]

Originally posted by: simfreak90

Could I use the cleanitol to look for older files? I used it for the first time yesterday and I don't quite know how to use it.quote>

You should be able to, unless for some reason you renamed the files. If you have the program, you can use the user guide here to see how to use it.

Also, if you have used Dat Packer to pack your plugins, you may have packed the NAM files along with them in the compressed folder. That could be where the older files are "hiding." Just a thought...

[simfreak90 3]

Sorry I took so long to respond. I got busy and you know how that goes...

I tried using the cleanitol with no results and I cannot seem to find the folder where the dat-packed items go- it used to be in the plugins folder, but I can't find it. I didn't delete it and I looked in my recycle bin with no results. Any other ideas?

[CaptCity 4,752]

Did you look in the Program Files plugins folder (C:\Program Files\Maxis\SimCity 4\Plugins on Xp)? If it is not there or in your Documents plugins, then it wouldn't affect the game as those are the two places to load things into the game. If you think the packed file might be buries in other folders, you might try to search for a folder named "plugins_compressed."

[simfreak90 3]

I found the plugins_compressed folder and deleted the compressed NAM components and it now works! One more question- when using the TLA-5, the neighbor connection arrows both point the same direction. Will that mess up my network, make the traffic flow in one direction on both sides of the road?

[Vahr 341]

You need to use the neighbor connection pieces. Place them on top of the connection.

[simfreak90 3]

I did put the piece on top of the neighbor connection but the arrows didn't change direction, are they supposed to? After I put the piece down my freight trucks would actually turn around and go back instead of crossing the border!

[Red Lightning 7]

I have that problem to! same with my RHW!