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That's why I back up the System32 folder before playing. The 46 cabs that deployed to it were easy to find anyway. OK. Take 2. I downloaded directx_oct2006_redist.exe found here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=013C0F78-3C9B-44DC-B8BE-46783BCAC3CB&displaylang=en and opened that into a folder on my desktop. I then ran dxsetup.exe. I now have a bunch more d3dx9_*.dll files including d3dx9_30.dll. I went to my SC4TF folder and ran SC4Terraformer.exe. WhooHoo! It works. I'm at work so after looking at the region of my choice I had to shut it down quickly. I'll play later. THANKS!

from wouanagaine in different thread... the directX problem can either be another app that use it or that you don't have the correct DirectX versioncheck in your c:\windows\system32 if you have d3d9x_30.dll, if not then you should visit the links provided in the SC4TF readme to get an up to date directX version ( and do not say you already have dx9.0c , I know that, it is just those marketing guys at MS think it will help the great community to name each 2 month version of DX the same name ) Take carequote> I already checked for d3d9x_30.dll I don't have it. I ran dxdiag and found that I have DX 9. I went to MS' site http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=013C0F78-3C9B-44DC-B8BE-46783BCAC3CB&displaylang=en to download the latest and greatest version. directx_oct2006_redist.exe I installed it into .../system32 and I still do not have the required dll. I even looked for it in the directX cabs that got installed. no luck. EDIT: SC4Terraformer.exe.log is empty after a trial run of SC4Terraformer.exe & SC4Terraformer_debug.exe

I was looking into this because I see a lot of effort made to build scale maps, but that just doesn't matter. I think I'll have more fun continuing to think of this as a game instead of a "simulation" with true scale.

I have seen this number (16m) used several times but that can't be the case if 'scale' is to mean anything in this game. By those numbers small, medium, & large cities are .63, 1.27, & 2.54 miles to a side. A scale airport, factory complex, or sea port would easily take up a medium or large city by itself. Does anybody know where this 16 meter figure came from? My guess is that scale idoes not apply in this game.

I am not doubting but I do want to see this.

If you are looking to build a griddy city based on the numbers, check out frndofyhwh's grid experiments. There's some good info in this thread... https://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=38&threadid=68200&enterthread=y

Thanks for showing me the land bridges. Now why can't I find "Rain Mod" on the STEX?

@vester_DK Already ahead of you. How could I possibly search GLR and not come across your work? I have started with your GLR Berlin Yellow for a tram, and chose Tonkso's White Station. There are so many more beautiful trams and stations to download. I'll search your suggests next. Thanks. @anyone What is this ANT? From the readme: -NetworkAddonMod_ANT_Plugin_Beta.dat The above file is optional for installation purposes. This file contains the modified files of an Additional Network Tool that Maxis left incomplete & non-activated in the games files. As at the time of writing, this item was still in beta. quote> What does that mean? What does it do? I have it installed but I don't see any ANT options.

The features sound impressive. I am going to give this a try. Thanks! You might want to update the first post to include the link to v0.6 and future versions. It is easier than reading through all the post to find the latest link. I can't wait to use this tool!