I can not register at the forum i did not get any activation email why?
If you have problem getting the activation email make sure it not have gone into your spam filter and find it.
" If you still can not get you activationmail then Contact 3dartpol the administrator to investigate the problem to fix it. "

(If for some reason you failed to register to our Forum (sometimes the activation email never arrives due to circumstances beyond our control, e.g. a third-party mail server may treat it as spam and filter it out), please contact us. )

** If IE "Internet Explorer "can not remember logins and cookies then try Firefox webbrowser.
The problem is from IE bug not the forum.



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How do can i make a edit or mods like models skins, etc for 18ws games?
Please note I can not give support and can not answer all questions for game modding and third
party programs. Most help for the programs you can find at their official site or in help file.

** Disclaimer: SCS Software can not handel technical support problems, regarding third party mods, and they will not
give any support for mods or modifyed game. Do Not ask them.

Basic stuff that is needed to make mods for 18ws games is: (Zmodeler2,DXTBMP,Photoshop,winrar/winzip)
The rest is optional and depend on what you want do.

** For some Zmodeler and other video tutorials see this page: video_tutorials.html

Zmodeler2 is a must have tool that has 18ws game plug-in & filters for exporting 18ws mesh
www.zmodeler2.com

Image editing programs:
- Adobe Photoshop see adobe website is best image editing program.
- Gimp- professional is Free image editing program. Very similar to Photoshop
- Deep Paint V2.0 is Free image editing
- Paint.NET 3.07 is Free program and almost beat photoshop

DDS texture openers:
- DXTBMP for opening DDS textures get it from http://fly.to/mwgfx
- .or Adobe Photoshop dds plugin from nvidia website nvidia.com

Compressors and archive programs:
Winrar website see http://www.rarlab.com
Winzip website see http://www.winzip.com
7-zip is free and can handel RAR, ACE, ZIP, 7z, BZ, and it free http://www.7-zip.org

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What is RSS News Channel ?
RSS is the new standard for distributing news and other information via the Internet.
An RSS news feed is a list of topics title text which is made available from a web site, using RSS. To diplay
In your webbrowser bookmarkt. Note: the old IE 6.0 can not show RSS you have to update it to newer version.
Also i recommend using Firefox webbroweser instead.

More info abour rss:
http://rss.softwaregarden.com/aboutrss.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rss
To Subscribe to 3dartpol RSS news channel click this icon

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Download is Offline ?
All downloads is offline and is removed for good. Some of my mods are posted at the forum.
I have not time to update and maintenance mods anymore.
It not only lack of time, I have not much free webspace to host all mods and some other problems.
I can not add everyting to my site due of permission problems.
For mods see the Forum or Other Sites.

** If you have made any mods you can post it at the forum but you must host your file self.
Also make sure you have permission before you post any mods at the froum read discalmer page.

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I have a request can you make me this mod?
I'm sorry I have not time to make any request or make any mods.
Do not ask. I will not do any request. It will be ignored.

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How do i install Cars & Trucks for GTA SA ?
GTA San Andreas
- The *.DFF files contains the 3d models mesh.
- The *.TXD files contains the textures.

What you need :
IMG Tool 2.0 - link - link2 - link3
Notepad.exe

Tutorial install car for GTA SA by gtainside.com

Preparations:
1) Download a car from gtainside.com
copy the .dff- and .txd-files to your desktop or another place where you can find them

Now we can start:
2) start IMG Tool
3) File -> Open -> C:/Programs/Rockstar Games/GTA San Andreas/models/gta3.img

Find the files of the car, which you want to replace. In our case we want to replace the Uranus:
4) Press F2
enter Uranus

Backup these files. In our case you have to backup uranus.dff and uranus.txd:

5) Right click on the already marked files
Extract to a directory, you prefer

You have backed up the files and now you are ready to replace them:
mark uranus.dff
6) Right click -> replace
select new uranus.dff

mark uranus.txd
7) Right click -> replace
select new uranus.txd

By using this method you avoid a bug, which appears when you are using "delete".
That was all for more info about handling read at gtainside.com

For handling
If you dl car have to replace a line in handling.cfg, carcols.dat and vehicles.ide. For further informations you have to take a look in the readme file that come with it.
First of all, you go to the installation folder of GTA San Andreas and enter the data folder, which contains the files you search for.
You need to open each necessary file with a text editor and search for the lines, you need to replace.
After you did that, just save the changes and close


Another Tutorial with images see:
http://www.jvtdesign.net/



More tips by JCV
Well, there is a beeter way to install cars.
- The first is GGMM from gtagarage
- The second is SAMI from gta-worldmods
- And the third is manually ( as a modder of SA i use Alci's IMG Tool)
(Manually) DONT FORGET to write the Handling line at SA/data/handlings.cfg, the carcols SA/data/carcols.dat , the carmods SA/data/carmods.dat and the ide line SA/data/vehicles.ide


Some of the best GTA fan sites:
http://www.gtainside.com
http://www.gtagarage.com
http://www.gtaforums.com/

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Is there any list of all graphic video cards and which card support Directx9 ?
From Nvidia Geforce 5900 and newer it support Directx9
From Ati 9700 and newer it support Directx9

This site is best database over all video cards with extra info:
Database over all GPU cards: http://www.gpureview.com/

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I am experiencing distorted or missing graphics, freezes or crashes, prism3d error in 18ws games?
** It becuse Your Pc hardware is not meeting the minimum system requirement or other things see more info.
Interestingly enough, distorted or missing graphics, freezes, crashes, and any "3D" error messages are most often caused by outdated video card drivers or hardware.
Manufacturers update their video card drivers every few months. Even if you purchased a new computer today, it could have been sitting in inventory for a few months. It is very possible that your video card drivers are out of date.

More info:
**Other reason of crashes & error can be:
- Your Pc hardware is not meeting the minimum system requirement .
- Your OS (Operatin system) is not compatible.
- You Graphic Driver is old
- Overheating
- You hav modifyed the game or you have installed many mods that make conflict or has error.
- Many different hardware combination
- Graphic driver bugs
- Sound card or sound driver bugs
- Prism3D game engine own bugs

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Why the bus driver do not work under Windows Vista?
Windows Vista - many 3D cards which worked perfectly under Windows XP with our game may not work right or at all under Vista. This is due to a total overhaul of the core of the operating system by Microsoft, which required significant redesign of graphics drivers by the various graphics chips manufacturers.
Vista is geared towards DirectX 10 support, and many DirectX 9 and OpenGL applications/games have trouble under Vista, as the support for these legacy APIs is still relatively immature in the new system.
Many older 3D chipsets do not have official Vista support, including relatively recent parts like Nvidia 5x00 FX series cards, or ATI 9x00 series cards. The result is the dreaded message "We are sorry, but the operating system failed to provide the window to render the game graphics in. Please consult the game manual for known workarounds that might improve the game's compatibility with your hardware."
Unfortunately, We cannot work around the issue. We can only hope that further work on display drivers may improve the situation with 3D games and especially OpenGL support.
Source Scs Software

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Compatibility Notes for Laptop/Notebook Computers and 3D games:
I. Laptop/Notebook Video and Audio Chipsets
Integrated laptop video chipsets are not officially supported for several reasons:

* Laptop/Notebook video chipsets generally provide very limited or no DirectDraw or DirectSound acceleration.

* Laptop/Notebook vendors, such as Dell or Gateway, do not typically test their systems for game compatibility.

* Laptop/Notebook device drivers are not as frequently updated to address graphical and/or game-specific issues compared to desktop video cards. In addition, device drivers are usually tailored specifically to a particular laptop/notebook by the manufacturer working closely with the chip maker compared to desktop video card device drivers being created for the chip itself.

* Laptop/Notebook graphics chipsets are designed for low power consumption and generally use a small amount of embedded RAM, using system RAM to make up any differences. Comparatively, desktop video cards in general have a larger amount of embedded RAM and do not resort to using system RAM.

* With some exceptions, such as the Radeon Mobility HD 2600 XT or GeForce 8600M GS, notebook "3D" graphics chips do not support the advanced OpenGL and Direct3D features that have become standard on desktop 3D video cards.

* The simplistic audio chip in notebooks is designed for basic multimedia functions like playing music DVDs or business presentations. The standard audio for games is Microsoft DirectSound. DirectSound requires a high-performance sound architecture that is able to do real-time mixing of multiple sound samples.

However, all of this aside, here are some laptop/notebook video chipsets that should work:
Nvidia GeForce Go 6800
Nvidia GeForce Go 6800 Ultra
Nvidia GeForce Go 7600
Nvidia GeForce Go 7800
Nvidia GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GS
Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GTX
GeForce 8600M GT
GeForce 8800M GTS
GeForce 8800M GTX
GeForce 9600M GS
GeForce 9600M GT
GeForce 9650M GS
GeForce 9650M GT
GeForce 9700M GT
GeForce 9700M GTS
GeForce 9800M GS
GeForce 9800M GT
GeForce 9800M GTS
GeForce 9800M GTX

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What is Rig`n`Roll minimum system requirements?
Minimum:
Operating System: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz;
RAM: 1.0GB;
Video Card: class nVidia GeForce 5700 or ATI Radeon X800 with 128MB dedicated memory, compatible with DirectX 9.0;
Hard Drive Space: 10GB free space;
DirectX 9.0c.;
DVD-ROM;
Keyboard and Mouse

Recommended:
Operating System: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0Ghz;
RAM: 2.0GB;
Video Card: class nVidia GeForce 8800 or Radeon HD 3870 with 256MB dedicated video memory, DirectX 9.0 compatible
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 compatible;
Hard Drive Space: 10GB free space;
DirectX 9.0c;
DVD-ROM;
Keyboard; Mouse.
Wheel and pedals

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What is Rig`n`Roll game Features?
Rig`n`Roll game Features:
# Licensed trucks, including Freightliner, Western Star, Sterling, and more than thirty types of trailers.
# Realistic physics objects and system damage, taking into account many different factors.
# Support tree pedal game rudders with the function of Force Feedback and other controllers.
# State of California recreated in the game in 1:10 scale;
# Players are waiting for twenty thousand miles of real roads;
# You can visit more than forty large and small American cities.
# More than 40 towns and cities, as well as mountains, deserts, valleys and ocean coast.
# Rig'n'Roll is a unique game that combines elements of different game genres: Racing game, race, economic strategy, role-playing games, adventure.
# Fully Customizable trucks: You will be able to change the decor of the interior of the truck's cab, dashboard, style of guages, the color and decorative properties of materials, tint widows, and much more.

# Trucks: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freighliner Coronado, Freightliner FLD120, Gepard, Hercules Atlas, Hercules Freedom, Hercules Liberty, Sterling 9500, Titan Alpine, Titan El Dorado, Titan Inyo, Titan Ventura, Western Star...

# Besides the missions to haul loads given to the player by the distribution warehouses and the missions that are part of the storyline there will be five other types of additional missions: delivering a trailer, passenger delivery, package
delivery, visit, and informational mission.

# Pimp My Ride! Tuning applies not only to sports car, but also to the juggernaut.
Improve your machine, adding or replacing all sorts of details - you can even upgrade the interior of the cabin!
But carried away by tuning, do not forget about practicality - any machine, sometimes broken, and it needs repair.

# Your truck is equipped with a Black Shark communicator. The latest in technological advancement. It not only stores your messages, allows you to see the current and past tasks, but also alerts you to the weather conditions from all over the state. Four-day forecast Weather conditions are very crucial due to the fact that they directly affect a trucks behavior. For example, the handling of a truck is greatly reduced during rain.

# There are 5 in-game radio stations- Harsh Radio, Dance Trance Radio, Radio California, Super Highway Radio, and Pacific FM.

# There are a total of 90 songs/tracks in the game.

# You can listen to your own music by adding files in mp3 format to the My Radios folder which can be found in C:\Documents and Settings\<Username>\My Documents\My Games\RigNRoll\<Profile Name>

Rig'n'Roll is a sequel to the famous games “Hard Truck” and “Hard Truck 2: King of the Road”. This time the game world is true-to-life. Gamers can race high-powered Semis along thousands miles of real Californian roads, visiting San-Francisco to San Diego, San Jose to Los Angeles. Rig'n'Roll delivers players the ultimate truck driving experience with authentic models of trucks and their interiors, completely new physics and astonishing 3D graphics among numerous features.
Apart from being the most accurate and innovative truck driving simulation game ever produced, Rig'n'Roll immerses players in an exciting story with an unexpected finale, making new allies and battling treacherous foes as they discover a conspiracy that will test their skills to the limit.

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What was the reason for such a long period of develpment and delays?
First of all, it is the game's size- huge territory and an almost endless possibilities in terms of gameplay. Even now, when we look back, we see the many things we planned which could not be squeezed into this single project.
Also they work on other projects and are very busy thir compnay is not making games only.
Info from Recent interview with Igor Belago Translated here

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What is Extreme Trucker minimum system requirements?
* Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
* 2.2 GHz CPU
* 1 GB RAM (2+ recommended on Vista)
* 1 GB HD Space
* 256 MB graphics accelerator (GeForce FX or better class, ATI 9600 class)

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How do you turn ON/OFF vsync?
Open config.cfg file with notepad in dir ..\My Documents\18 WoS Extreme Trucker\
and find this line: uset r_vsync "1"
1 = Enabled
0 = Disabled

Tips: This vsync (Vertical synchronization) setting is useful some people have grafic card that
make noise from thir coils by turning ON vsync they can fix the pitch noise. Notice changing vsync can
affect the frame rate.

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How do you enable report bugs map location in game?
You simply in the game press "F11" key and the report bug dialog show up.
Once you click the report button it will create a text file "bugs.txt" in dir
..\My Documents\18 WoS Extreme Trucker\

If you press F11 and if it do not show up then
open config.cfg file with notepad in dir ..\My Documents\18 WoS Extreme Trucker\
and find this lines and add 1:
uset g_console "1"
uset g_developer "1"


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How do i enable developer camera to fly around?
Open config.cfg file with notepad in dir ..\My Documents\18 WoS Extreme Trucker\
and find this lines and add 1:
uset g_console "1"
uset g_developer "1"

Once you changed those then save the file and start the game and once you in in the game
Press the key "0" zero now it is in developer camera you can move around with "Num Pad" keys 4,8,6,2 and direction
head with your Mouse.

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How do i install mods, trucks, etc for ETS ?
Installing mods It is almost same as previous games. After you extract your downloaded mod file with Winrar/Winzip
Copy your SCS mod files to your ETS MOD folder in:
...\My Documents\Euro Truck Simulator\mod

C:\Documents and Settings\...\My Documents\Euro Truck Simulator\mod (in Windows XP)
C:\Users\...\Documents\Euro Truck Simulator\mod (in Windows Vista)

Remember to not install many mods at same time they may make conflict becuse some mods share same def files!
To Uninstall a Mod simply remove the scs mod files from your Mod folder.

If you install any truck most of them repalce existing trucks, if it is standalone then you must add it's name
to truck_storage file. Most trucks mods replace existing defulat one there is no need add it name to def file.

** If you can not buy your installed truck in showroom and price is high you can use cheat in console type:
cheat money

Make sure to install the game under administrator account, and your user name under my doc
will be admin name.


** if you can not see scs extensions then in Controlpanel>folderoption in windowsxp uncheck
"hide extention for knowen file types"


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How do I install a trailer and make em appear at cargo terminals?
Once you downalod a trailer mod extract the archive and copy the trailer SCS file
to your ETS mod folder in ...\My Documents\Euro Truck Simulator\mod

Start the game go to a "Cargo Terminal" to pick up your trailer.
In the Accept job screen Under "Cargoes" (see pic.jpg marked in red) drop down the
slider until you find your installed trailer, If it is a new standalone trailer it will use own name
If it not a standalone and replace a default trailer then you can open it's def file see which trailer it repalce.

Once you select your trailer under cargo select a destination city and hit Take Job button.
That was all, if you selected the correct trailer it will appear at your loading terminal to pick up.


Remember to not install many trailers at same time they may make conflict becuse some mods share same def files!
To Uninstall a Mod simply remove the scs mod files from your Mod folder. You can open SCS file with winrar/winzip



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I've installed some mods and some trucks and the game crash why?
It can be of many reasons:
- You have installed many mods at same time that make conflict
- One of your mods have error and cause problem
- Missing custom wheel from truck or trailer will crach the game if it is not included.
- Prism engine own bugs

The mod system for scs games is based on zip file if you install a mod and it share same def file and
it will make conflict one of them will not work.
SCS file are simply zip file with no compresstion. You can open the mod files *.scs or base.scs with Winrar/Winzip

Do not install many trucks at same times, try to install one by one and see which one cause the error or crash
not all user made are done correct.

Enable prism.log error report in graphic option it will write the error on exit sometimes.
You can see error lines in use console too.


** Disclaimer: SCS Software can not handel technical support problems, regarding third party mods, and they will not
give any support for mods or modifyed game.

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What is ETS minimum system requirements ?
System Requirements for ETS

Minimum System Requirements:
· Operating system Windows XP or Windows Vista
· Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent
· 512 MB RAM (1 GB on Windows Vista)
· 128 MB video card: GeForce 4 (not MX!) or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better
· DirectX 9 compatible sound card
· DirectX 9.0
· 600 MB of free hard drive space

Recommended System Requirements:
· Processor 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent
· 1 GB RAM (2 GB on Windows Vista)
· 256 MB video card: GeForce 6 or better, ATI Radeon 9800 or better


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What is ETS all game features? and how many trucks it will have?

# There will be 3 types of every brand truck. 3 Scania,3 Volvo,3 Mercedes Benz,3 Renault = total 12 trucks
The truck are divided in Class.

# There is total 17 cities in the game map: Lissabon (Portugal), Madrid (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Bordeaux (France), Paris (France), Lyon (France), Rom (Italy), Mailand (Italy), Bern (Switzerland), Munchen (Germany), Frankfurt (Germany), Brussels (Belgium), Amsterdam (Netherland, Holland), Berlin (Germany), Prag (Czech Republic), Wien (Austria), Warschau (Poland).

# There is 5 level of career progress; 1) Novice, 2) Experienced, 3) Professional, 4) Veteran, 5) Master

# Game Statistics over, km driven, total game play time, earnings, fines, trucks owned, cargo deleveried
and cargo requiring ADR class 1,2,3 and time count of service, gas fill, color change of truck.
Speed camera that show if you do speeding offence.

# You can expand to a country and you have to complete some tags before getting the next experience level.
Some Cities are locked.

# New improved render of trees is made for the game that looks more realistic.

# Vast majority of the elements in the environment is rebuilt from scratch.

# Real looking interiors of trucks with working instruments such as flashing indicators, temperature and low fuel warning lights, wipers, and naturally a full set of gauges including speedometer all built into the interior 3D model


# A new improved graphics engine
# Exactly models of trucks
# European cities and routes
# Simulation of of the day and night
# Simualtion of changing weather conditions
# Simulation of driver fatigue (tired)
# Simulation of Fog & Myst and Rain drops on asfalt


Some more info for ETS game by Redikate:
- There are 33 different cargos
- There are 15 different companys
- There are 17 citys
- 11 countries
- ADR class 3 licence costs 25000 (oil, petrol, crude oil)
- ADR class 2 licence costs 40000 (acids chemicals)
- ADR class 1 licence costs 55000 (hot chemicals)
- If you abandon your mission you will be fined with 8000
- You can be fined for 6 diffrente things(excluding abandoned mission)
- Highest fine is 400 for crashing into another car(excluding abandoned mission)
- Lights must be turned on from 20:00(8pm) until 6:00(6am)
- Every feat has 4 types(bronze, silver, gold, plantium)

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How do I enable and fly around in developer debug camera?
1. Open"config.cfg" file with notepad in ..\My Documents\Euro Truck Simulator
2. Change to g_developer to enabled 1

uset g_developer "1"
uset g_console "1"

3. Save the file . Start the game in the game press the nr zero 0 key that was all.
Now you can fly around in developer camera free with arrow keys.

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Why is the game not bigger? There should be more trucks, more countries, more cities ?
It has been our intention to pack as much content and detail into the game as possible. Euro Truck Simulator was developed on a tight budget (it was fully self-financed by SCS Software), so we could only afford a small team working on the game for a limited amount of time. We are proud of what we have achieved under these conditions - we think the game is the most polished game we have ever released. But if you want the game to improve and keep growing - actually you can help us! Buy a legal copy of the game when it is released in your country, or online. Suggest the game to your friends. Give it as a present to somebody you think would have fun playing it. Start a blog or fan website covering and promoting the game. All this will help us recoup the development costs of the game and provide us with funds to further extend and expand the game.

http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com (Euro Truck Simulator game Official website)

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Information about Gold Edition and ETS patch v1.2 and 1.3
"The ETS Gold Edition is an exclusive release of the German publisher Rondomedia, Only in German language
and it same content as in patch v.1.2 and 1.3 with England uk map added. It just the patch applied and is sold as a new
game. with another strategy game included.It is nothing special.
You do not need to buy it, if you have Original ETS v1.0 just download patch v1.2 or 1.3.

You can download the ETS patch v1.3 at ETS offical site here:
http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/update.php

Be advised that there are several different releases of the 1.2 update ("patch") - needed for different online and retail
CD versions of the game as released in various territories & language. Is is important that you select the proper patch
for your particular edition of the game, otherwise you will not be able to update your game!

Change log in v1.3
- Small sound bug fixed.

Change log in v1.2 (Here is a list what has been added & fixed in v1.2)
- Three new cities in the UK
- Driving on the left side of the road in England
- A few new smaller roads
- Improved DirectX compatibility
- (Ferry from Calais to Dover) Uk England map and ferry boat have been added to the game
- Music player for OGG has been added back and it working bring up by "R" key
- Reverse sound has been added to the trucks when you drive back it pipe sound
- The air brake sound has been fixed it work as it should when you brake.
- The update contains a number of enhancements including a new country to drive in - England!
- After the update the game will run direct from the hard drive no need for the CD to be in the cd/dvd-drive

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How do I install Mods for 18:ws ALH ?
Installing Mods for ALH is similar 18ws haulin.
Simply after you extract your downloaded mod file copy the SCS files to your ALH MOD folder in:
C:\Documents and Settings\....\My Documents\18 WoS American Long Haul\mod\ (in Windows XP)
C:\Users\....\Documents\18 WoS American Long Haul\mod\ (in Windows Vista)

To Uninstall a Mod simply remove the scs mod files from your Mod folder.

** For info about installing standalone trucks see here

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What is 18:ws ALH minimum system requirements ?
18 Wheels of Steel American Long Haul
System Requirements:
* Operating System: Windows® XP/Vista
* DirectX®: 9.0c or later
* Processor: Pentium® 4 1.4 GHz or 100% compatible processor
* RAM: 256 MB
* Hard Drive Space: 540 MB Free
* Drives: CD-ROM
* Display: 256 Colors or Higher.
* Cards: 64 MB AGP DirectX 9 and T&L compatible video accelerator card
* Cards: Direct X compatible sound card



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I've problem hire drivers in ALH ?
You have to deliver a certain number of loads before you can hire new drivers.
(After 3 deliverys when you have a empty truck & trailer then go to a hotel and search
for a driver there it will show the driver name and how much it cost to hire him.)

Also, you can use the cheats:
cheat money = Gives you $500.000
cheat driver = Gives you a random driver


** More info for hire driver haulin game see faq here

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How do i install Mods for 18ws: Haulin?
Simply after you downloaded the archive extract its content with winrar or 7-zip and copy the SCS file
to your haulin MOD folder in:
C:\Documents and Settings\...\My Documents\18 WoS Haulin\Mod\

The process is same for installing trailers, trucks, etc is similar 18ws convoy.
Just copy the SCS or if it not renamed to SCS extension and it is uncompressed ZIP file copy it to mod folder.

If you truck is standalone and do not replace existing trucks then you must add its name to truck_storage_sii file
See how install standalone truck faq below.

** if you can not see scs extensions then in Controlpanel>folderoption in windowsxp uncheck
"hide extention for knowen file types"

(** Tips: To start right away faster with your new truck then when you click New Game
then select "Singel Delivery" instead of Compaign and select you installed truck or trailer and a city to play.)


To Uninstall a Mod simply remove the scs mod files from your Mod folder.

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How do i install standalone trucks for haulin?
To install a standalone truck you must add your truck name to "truck_storage.sii" file .
This sii file you can extract from base.scs\vehicle\truck
As you know you can open *.scs files with winrar program and for opening and modifing sii files you need only notepad.exe.

Once you have extracted that "truck_storage.sii" filke and added your truck name there then
compress it back to zip file with 0 ziro compresstion (In winrar set archive format to ZIP and compresstion metod to STORE)
and have same folder dir path and put it into your haulin mod folder. That is all.

** For a video tutorial how instal trucks in haulin see this page: video_tutorials.html

If you have installed some mods or another truck but it don't show up in the game then
It becuse you have some other mods, trucks that share same "truck_storage.sii" file and make conflict.
Open your trucks and remove & delete thire "truck_storage.sii" and "traffic_storage.sii" files.
you must have only one "truck_storage.sii "into your mod folder!! add add the truck names there manualy.
C:\Documents and Settings\...\My Documents\18 WoS Haulin\mod\

An standalone truck do not replace any defult truck in the game.


Step by step guide how to add a standalone truck and modify sii file and make a scs file:
1) Open Windows Explorer hot key (Win + E)
Or Click Start > My Computer > open drive C
Browse to this Directory:
C:\Program Files\18 Wheels of Steel Haulin

2) Right Click base.scs there and select Open with...
in the next dialog that open select winrar and click ok.

3) While you have base.scs opened with winrar browse to \vehicle\truck\

4) Drag and drop "truck_storage.sii" file to your desktop

5) Make same folders in your desktop \vehicle\truck
to create vehicle folder right click in your desktop and select in the menu New > Folder
then right click it and Rename , do this step for creating truck too.
once your done creating all move "truck_storage.sii" into \vehicle\truck\

6) Open "truck_storage.sii" with Notepad.exe and add your standalone truck name
to last line exampel: @include "definition/wrecker.sii"
and File > Save the sii file.

7) Now you can compress your mod with no compression
Right Click your vehicle folder in your desktop if you have winrar installed in the menu select
Add to Archive... and in the dialog set the Archive format to ZIP
and Compression method to STORE and click ok a zip file will be created in your desktop
right click it and rename to example truck_storage.scs

8) Once you done it time to copy and move your scs file to haulin mod folder.
Open windows explorer again (hot key WIN + E)
Browse to this directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\...\My Documents\18 WoS Haulin\mod
Drag and drop your SCS file into there called mod folder

That was all
Now go to your showroom and find your stanloane truck.

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How do I install trailers for Haulin?
It always was very hard for users to install trailers in 18ws games since pttm
But in haulin if the trailer replace standard default trailer it be easier.

When you install a trailer that replace the default one in the game just copy the SCS file to your Mod folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\...\My Documents\18 WoS Haulin\Mod\

and you find it at the company where it should appear by default..

Tips1: To start right away faster with your new truck or trailer then when you click New Game
then select "Singel Delivery" instead of Campaign and select you installed truck or trailer and a city to play.. This is good to just test if the trailer has been installed correct and find it faster.

Tips2: Trucks or trailers can be orderred to your HQ (Dead Quaarter) or Garage
Go to notebook (N), Order Truck or Trailer , Advance time to get it delivered.

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Standalone trailer install note for 18ws haulin:
By studying how this link standalone mixer trailer is made you can learn how make own def files:

It not easy to install a standalone trailer and not recommended for newbies..

Just put the file "mixer.scs" to your .../My documents/18 WoS Haulin/mod
if The trailer is standalone
include the following lines in your files:

...\vehicle\trailer
@include "definition/mixer.sii" in trailer_storage.sii
@include "definition/mixer_traffic.sii" in trailer_traffic_storage.sii

It has the own cargo - Waterproof Concrete & companies for it

\def\economy\cargo
mix.sii

\def\economy
cargo_storage.sii
@include "cargo/mix.sii"

\def\economy\company
constructions.sii
in_cargo[15]: cargo.permanent.mix
=============================================

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What is 18:ws Haulin minimum system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements:
* Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
* DirectX®: 9.0c or later
* Pentium 4 1.4 Ghz or 100% compatible
* 256 MB RAM
* 540 MB Hard Drive Space
* 64 MB AGP DirectX 9 and T&L compatible video accelerator card
* DirectX compatible sound card
* Mouse
* CR-Rom drive

Recommended System:
Processor: 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 or compatible
RAM: 1 GB RAM
Graphics Card: 128 MB graphics accelerator

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How do I create a SCS file with no compression and modify a paint0.dds for a truck?
In this demonstration we modify pain0.dds of default truck flc and we
create a SCS file with no compression and put it into mod folder.
you must have winrar installed, you can get it at www.rarlab.com or use free 7-zip

1) Open Windows Explorer hot key (Win + E)
Or Click Start > My Computer > open drive C
Browse to this Directory:
C:\Program Files\18 Wheels of Steel Haulin

2) Right Click base.scs there and select Open with...
in the next dialog that open select winrar and click ok.

3) While you have base.scs opened with winrar browse to \vehicle\truck\fcl

4) Drag and drop "paint0.dds" to your desktop

5) Make same folders in your desktop \vehicle\truck\fcl
to create vehicle folder right click in your desktop and select in the menu New > Folder
then right click it and Rename , do this step for creating truck and flc folder too.
once your done creating all move "paint0.dds" into \vehicle\truck\fcl

6) To modify "paint0.dds" you must have DXTBMP installed you get it from http://fly.to/mwgfx
open that dds file with DXBMP and send it to your image editor when done editing save it
back and update it and save the DDS tecture as DXT5 format. or adobe photoshop dds plug-in get it here

7) Now you can compress your mod with no compression
Right Click your vehicle folder in your desctop if you have winrar installed in the menu select
Add to Archive... and in the dialog set the Archive format to ZIP
and Compression method to STORE and click ok a zip file will be created in your desktop
right click it and rename to example mymod.scs
see pic.jpg

8) Once you done it time to copy and move your scs file to haulin mod folder.
Open windows explorer again (hot key WIN + E)
Browse to this directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\...\My Documents\18 WoS Haulin\mod
Drag and drop your scs file into there called mod folder

That was all now you can start you game and go to show room and click flc truck
and see your new modified paint0

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Why my new installed truck do not show up in the game?
Because your new truck name is not listed in truck_storage.sii file
or you have installed any other mod or truck that has "truck_storage.sii" included and makeing conflict.
you must have only one truck_storage.sii in your mod folder.

(Download this new video avi by 3dartpol that show step by step how install standalone trucks here )

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How do I change my truck in the game?
Haulin game is real sim you can not change it fast you have to:
Go to notebook (N), Order Truck (loan money, they're pretty costy), Advance time to get it delivered.
Then enter the garage and click Change Trucks.
Note :It can be deleveried to your HQ too, the HQ has a grey arrow icon you can enter.

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Where are the purchased truck i buyed i can not find it?
when you buy trucks and trailers they will be at the HQ where you started in or buyed
,but it takes a little time before you get your truck try sleeping 10 hours in front of
your HQ or less then you should be able to see it .
** If you look at the status in your screen where is say's manage trucks. It will tell you how long it will take
for it to get there. Mostly in 24 hours.

About G Parking lots:
To switch to a different truck you need to go to your headquarters and there you can switch trucks. You can also use the "Transport Vehicles" option in the notebook, to have a truck or trailer moved from your headquarters/garage to one of the parking lots. At the parking lots you can also switch to a different truck.

(Tips: To start right away faster with your new truck then when you click New Game
then select "Singel Delivery" insted of Compaign and select you installed truck and a city to play.)

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What is 18:ws Haulin Features?
18 Wheels of Steel Haulin Features :
# new generation of Prism3D engine is used, with a lot of improvements and total overwrites of several areas.
# better compatibility and utilization of graphics card
# large enhancement in tree rendering
# better skies and sun depiction
# improved the audio system
# enhanced the truck driving simulation
# there are 24 companies in game
# the game world covers complete United States of America and Canada territory
# the number of cities is the same like in Convoy [41].
# much closer to reality system of roads, especially of interstates and highways, than what was present in Convoy.
# much more time you need to drive from one city to other.
# border checkpoint included in game.
# you can choose up to 32 trucks!
# real looking interiors of trucks
# several new loads and trailers in comparison to Convoy
# much more kind of AI trucks on the road [32]
# the improved world editor is a part of the game’s executable but without support.
# traffic/AI system is much improved from previous versions
# improved intelligence of ongoing traffic drivers
# "legal status" HUD is included in game.
# dashboard and internal HUD has more details now!
# low beam and full beam mode inluded by pressing [L] key.
# kmph/mph mode
# buying trucks and trailers is posible.
# sleeping time is included but in new option.
# playing in Free or Compaign Mode is possible.
# new parkings, scales, truckstops, repair stations etc.
# vast majority of the elements in the environment is rebuilt from scratch, so you can indeed expect to
# run into a whole lot of new things.

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Cheat codes for 18:ws Haulin?
Using cheat codes to play a game is an unsupported modification. Technical Support cannot answer questions relating to their use. Cheat codes are developed and used by game programmers for debugging purposes. They are provided by popular request and are "as is".

First enable the consol
open the config.cfg file with notepad.exe and change the this lines value to 1
uset g_console "1"
uset g_developer "1"
Save the file. In the game hit the ~ key to open consol and enter the cheat codes below.

cheat money - Gives you $500,000 each time
cheat driver - Hires one driver everytime.
cheat rating - Numbers 1-23 :For Example Cheat Rating 4 - anything higher then 23 will crash your game.
cheat rating - Gives you a list of companies that require that certain rating for a contract.
For Example Cheat rating: No number just type Cheat Rating for a list

cheat company - List game companies
cheat company <0-23> - List branch offices for specified company
cheat company <0-23> <number> - Teleports to specified company and branch
cheat test_cargo - Unknown ???
cheat fuel - new ???

More consol commands:
edit - Launch a Map/World Editor
exit - Return to the Main Menu
quit - Terminate the Game
sys_info - Display Operating System information
[tab] - With a blank line in the console, hit the [tab] key to display all available console commands.

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How i can get ride of black screen when driver is tired and is there more tips ?
More tips and tricks for haulin you can find at my forum at the topic "Post tips & tricks for Haulin here"

** To get ride of black screen when driver get tierd:
Just start a NEW game and select the EASY difficulty ,
the driver get still tired but no more black screen only sound and notification.

** You can turn off fatigue (when driver get tiered black screen) the by installing the patch_1_06 and
open config.cfg with notepad and then changing
uset g_fatigue "0"

More Tips:
You can turn off the cops by installing the patch_1_06 and open config.cfg with notepad and then changing
the line config.cfg uset g_police "1" to uset g_police "0"

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How to hire driver ?
Info from help file:
C:\Program Files\18 Wheels of Steel Haulin\notebook.html

Only companies for which you have already delivered may wish to contract you or your drivers.

You may hire other drivers to drive your fleets of trucks and trailers. Drivers may be found at any of the various hotels and motels you can visit. Use the View Map button of the notebook to find such places. Once hired, you may use the driver management screen to keep track of your drivers' activities, and to dismiss them from your employment.In the center of the screen is a list of your drivers. Click a driver name to view their statistics.

The bar in the graph at the bottom of the screen is a log of the driver's activities in a single day. Initially, it shows activities which the driver performed in the current day, however you may cycle through previous days by clicking the small left and right arrow controls.


More info from forum users :
I really think it's to do with the number of deliveries you make. After three deliveries,
you should be able to find a driver. However, using the radio is still necessary!

Talk with your CB with other driver and replay to them.
Go to a hotel, under your advance time screen hire driver stands.
If you've two trucks and at least on trailer is it good.
Then go to manage contracts make a contract with a company with the dollar letter after it.

Step by step:
Step 1 - Buy another rig, and hire a driver.
Step 2 - Go into contract screen
Step 3 - Select a company you wish to make the contract with.
Step 4 - On the right of the contract screen there are 3 boxes with the headings "truck", "driver", and "trailer". Click on each of the headings and select the truck and the driver. Assigning a trailer is optional (if you happen to own your own). When you are all done accept it and that driver will begin making runs for that company in the selected truck. If you selected a trailer he will only haul the type of cargo that works with that trailer.

see forum

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How do you convert music files into .ogg file so I can use it in 18wos Haulin?
1).Download this program OggVorbis Translator it easy here OggVorbisTranslator.zip
just drag and drop your sound files into it and convert to ogg


2).Once you ogg music is converted and done then copy and move it to your music directory in:
C:\Documents and Settings\...\My Documents\18 WoS Haulin\music

3). Start your game and in the game press (R) key to show your jokebox and play your music, that was is all.

OggVorbis Translator supports Drag&Drop technology so you can simply drag icons of your music files and drop them over program's window. Then clicking the START button you can proceed to encoding process. Using the "List" menu, you can also add audio-CD tracks or internet streams.

also here is more ogg converter but they are not free
http://www.nesoft.org/wav_mp3_wma_converter.shtml
http://www.ogg-converter.com/download.htm
http://vorbis.com/software/?pid=2

More tips.
# You can use winxp sound recorder it free located in (%SystemRoot%\System32\sndrec32.exe)
# The best program for editing sound is "Adobe Audition aka Cool Edit Pro" you can download ogg filter for it here

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How do I enable and fly around in developer debug camera?
There is already an extra camera for doing this. It uses the "0 (zero)" key. But you have to edit 2 files to get it working.
In My Documents\18 WoS Haulin\ you will find a file called config.cfg. open this file with notepad.
You will be changing 3 things.
Change the line - uset g_console "0" to uset g_console "1"
Change the line - uset g_developer "0" to uset g_developer "1"
Change the line - uset g_flyspeed "0.0" to uset g_flyspeed "10.0" (any value between 5.0 and 10.0 will work best. The higher the number the faster the camera will move)

Save config.cfg

Open controls.def with notepad.
You will be checking and possibly changing one line.
Look for this part --

def key0 should have the line id:"1" if it doesn't add that line.

Save controls.def

When you are in the game, hit "0 (zero)" on the keyboard and your camera will go to camera_debug. The camera will be right in the middle of your truck. Put on the parking break, (you need to put the parking break on because the same keys that do acceleration and breaking also move the camera backwards and forwards) and use the mouse to rotate around and the arrow keys or W and S keys to move the camera backwards and forwards.
That was all.

here is some preview pic i toke of the debug camera in 18ws haulin.

**this tips for debug camer only works in haulin.
**if you don't have "controls.def" copy it from 18ws pttm

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How do i change the start up truck in haulin to another truck?
** This tips work with ALH game too.

You can change the start up truck easy by modifying a def file called "game.sii" that is under dir:
\def\economy\initial_saves\easy
There is hard and medium folder too but we use only easy for example now.

1) First Go to C:\Program Files\18 Wheels of Steel Haulin
open base.scs with winrar and browse to this dir: base.scs\def\economy\initial_saves\easy
you see "game.sii" there copy and drag it to you desktop

2) Open "game.sii" file with Wordpad or Notepad and find this line:
permanent_vehicle_data: vehicle.fcor
change to:
permanent_vehicle_data: vehicle.kt2000

3) Save the file and create same folders that was in base.scs ..\def\economy\initial_saves\easy
on you desktop and put move the "game.sii" file to easy folder.

4) Now Right click the def folder and if you have winrar installed select "Add to archive.."
Set the Archive format to ZIP and Compression method to STORE click ok a zip file will
be created on your desktop, you can rename it to a scs file if you want.

5. Move,copy that zip scs file you created to your haulin MOD folder in
C:\Documents and Settings\...\My Documents\18 WoS Haulin\mod

That was all start 18ws haulin and select New game make sure you select Easy difficulty
option and when the game start you will see you new start up truck.

List of all truck name for Haulin games:
fcl, fclass, fcol, fcol2, cor, fla, flcc, i8600, i8600_2, i9200, i9300, i9400i, i9900i, kk100, kt2000, kt600
kt800, kw900, m613, mv, p320, p351, p357, p362, p379, p385, p387, s9513, vvn, w4900ex, w6900, ws

** For ALH the truck names are same plus some more... you can see in base.scs in truck-storage.sii file

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It take long to brake my truck is there any way to fix and make the brakes faster?
By defult It take 15 second to make your truck stop when you brake at 60/km speed.
with this mod mofication it only take 4 second to stop your truck and lot shorter time.
We only modify the torque value for brake.

1.) Open "game.sii" file with notepad.exe in your SAVE dir:
C:\Documents and Settings\...\My Documents\18 WoS \save\

2.) Find and the line vehicle_brakes_accessory
increes the torque: value to lot more exampel 9700

vehicle_brakes_accessory : _nameless.114B.D3A8 {
torque: 1700 <---------------------------incress this for exampel to 9700
balance: &3f266666
performance: 0
wear: 0
price: 2000
name: "@@acc_brakes3@@"

3.) That was all save you modified file and load you game it should work now-

**More info all brakes accessories def is in brakes.sii in:
\def\economy\template_accessories

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The accessories for my truck in the game do not show is that a bug?
Yes if the accessories do not work or show up visual it's a game bug.
It has been fixed in the offical patch version 1.06 for CD retail you can download from:
http://www.valusoftsupport.com/ProductProfile.asp?pid=458
http://www.scssoft.com/18-wheels-of-steel-haulin-download.php

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** (PTTM = 18: Pedal to the Metal Game)
Q: How do i install the trucks for pttm ?
To install trucks for pttm just unzip and copy the content to your pttm folder in :
C:\Documents and Settings\.....\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\truck\

1.First download the rar or zip file to your desktop then use winrar to extract and right click the truck name folde and
copy Ctrl + C then open windows-explorer Win + E hot key navigate to ...\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\truck
and paste you truck folder there Ctrl + V

(if makes and truck folders are not there create them manually in winxp right click new > folder)

2.Start New game while in game hit the key N to go to trucksop there select trucks > truck shop> and select your truck
and hit the button TRADE , Buy ..now it is yours and hit exit.

** IF your truck don't show up it because you have not finished the game and visited all truck dealer stores
use at console : cheat dealers

**Some times you have to extract all base.scs to edit files etc or if you can not make
the extra folder when you install stuff...see the Q: How to extract base.scs

Top open *.rar and *.zip or scs files you need winrar program download it here or try free 7-zip program or winzip.

** For a video tutorial how instal trucks in 18ws Pttm see this page: video_tutorials.html



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How do i install trailers cargos for pttm ?
step1
To install trailers for pttm just unzip and copy the content to your pttm trailer folder in :
..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\trailer

Now you can see your trailer in the show room but if you want them appear in the game at cargo docks
then you need add their name in all company def files

step2
Exampel for the Flatbed trailer by 3dartpol add their name in company def files:
Then go to ..\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\defs\companies\ and open the company file "05_eddys_food.def"
or "25_homegarden.def"this 2 companys are near when you start a new game they are best.
You have to add " |flatbed:1 " to the produce-line and " |flatbed "to the accept-line.
So it should look like this:

produce:"frozen_food:1|packaged_food:1|milk:1|beer:1|cola:1|eggs:1|fruits:1|vegetable:1|corn:1|flatbed:1"
accept:"........|beer|chemicals|glass|corn|eggs|fruits|beet|grain|wheat|coffee|flatbed"

etc.. repeat this for all other company def files if you like to add but this 2 companys in begining of the game is good enouth....

step3
If it has a (trailer_name.def ) file then place it under ..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\defs\cargos

step4
also if the trailer has icon image mat files then place it under:
..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\materials\ui\cargo

Note!
you installed a trialer and pttm crash just start a NEW game it will work.
whenever you create a new or add new cargo trailers then you always have to start a new game or else the game will
crash whenever such a trailer spawns or you meet a AI-Driver carriing such a trailer

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How do i install trailers without making own def files and replace the defult trailers ?
This is another way to instal trailers for pttm
it is the easyest way you replace the defult trailer and you don't need make own def files...

1) Install and copy your trailer to
..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\trailer\

2) open "base.scs" with winrar and copy the "defs" folder to your :
..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\

3) open "frozen_food.def" in
..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\defs\cargos\
trailer:"reefer" <----- find this line
trailer:"mytrailername" <----- change to your trailer name

**your trailer name will be the folder name you have installed under
..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\trailer\

4) that all start a New game in Albaurque town drive to "eddys food" terminal and
go to reast area hit F5 key until your trailer show up...

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How do i install add extra skins for my pttm trucks ?
You downloded some skin files and want add to your truck it is easy to do.
the skin files can have other name here i explain exampel:
paint0.dds <---- this is the skin file all painting is in here you can edit with DXTBMP or adobe photoshop dds plug-in here
paint0.mat <----- this is the text file for the skin file save setting for matrial reflection and skin name you can edit with notepad
paint0.tobj <------- this is text file too to save the skin file name you can open with notepad to edit

exampel if you downloded a skin file for the defult pttm truck called fcl
1) then go to ..\truck\fcl\
2) right click there and make a new folder call it "paint3" or any other name you like
3) copy the "!desc.def" from paint2 folder to your paint3 folder there
open it with notepad and change the "paint1.mat" to your "paint3.mat"
4) go to folder ...\truck\fcl\share
there copy and paste your skin file there and rename them to pain3.mat, paint3.tobj, paint3.dds
dont forgot to open your *.mat file and *.tobj file with notepad and write your dds name correct there and save.
that was all launsh pttm and in showroom select your paint to see or in game hit N key truckshop>selct youpaint

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How do i install ogg sounds for pttm ?
If it is engine truck sound place all (ogg sounds) to
your ..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\truck\share
or you can have it under ..\yourtruckname\sounds
folder for the trucklike flc or other ones and modify the def there.

If it only music you want lissen in backgound in game
with u jokebox J key then place all under:
...\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\music
another way is using winamp and play your music in background.

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How do i install wheels ?
For Trucks:
Installing wheels is easy, if you do it wrong it can crash the game.
the wheel_f 0 to 3 is for front wheels
and the wheel_r 0 to 3 is for back wheels as you see in description.def

copy :
description.def,wheel_f0.psm,wheel_r0.psm,*..dds,*.mat ,*.tobj
filez to your ..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\wheels\
and open 'description.def'.
Now u have to add these lines to description.def:

wheelfX:"wheel_f0.psm:pneu.mat:pneu.mat:pneu.mat:7"
and
wheelrX:"wheel_r0.psm:pneu.mat:pneu.mat:pneu.mat:7"

( X must be the number following in ur wheels description file. for your truck )
if you use idx 0 then open the def file in your wheels0 folder ..\yourtruck\wheels0\
add change the nummer to mach your wheel idx
wheelf_idx: 0
wheelr_idx: 0

For Trailers:
download Wheels for euro trailers by Tony1971
1) Extract to folder: ..\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\wheels\
2) Add string in file ...\makes\wheels\description.def

wheelr5:"wheel_tr1.psm:pneu2.mat:pneu2.mat:pneu2.mat:7"

3) to use the wheel on your trailer exampel dryvan
open
..\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\trailer\dryvan\description.def
add the line:
access6:"wheelr5"

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What is 18ws Pttm minimum system requirements ?
Minimum system requirements
* Operating System: Windows® 98/Me/XP
* DirectX®: 8.1
* Processor: Pentium® III 800 MHz or faster
* RAM: 256 MB
* Hard Drive Space: 200 MB Free
* Drives: 4x CD-ROM
* Cards: 32 MB 3D video card with T&L with DirectX 8.1 compliant drivers.
* Other Mouse, keyboard.

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Q: I have downloded a pttm truck addon but it don't show up in the game why ?
# If your truck don't show up it game because you have not finished the game and visited all truck dealer stores
at consol type: cheat dealers

# Make sure you have extracted the files into right dir path
C:\Documents and Settings\....\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\truck\

(if makes and truck folders are not there create them manualy in winxp right click new > folder)

(Note when you crate the truck folder make sure the name is truck not trucks with S
this is a commen misstake that can make you truck not show up)

# Cheat codes see Im stuckt is there any cheat codes ?

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Q: How to extract base.scs and edit truck for the game pttm ?
Before you can edit a truck you have to extract base.scs:
Go to "C:\Program files\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal" and find the file called "base.scs" copy it to
C:\Documents and Settings\.......\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal

Then rename it to base.rar instead of base.scs, and (assuming you have winrar(zip) installed) right click on it,
and choose extract here. When extracted, delete base.rar as there is no need for it any more. Now you
have 12 new folders in your"C:\Documents and Settings\.......\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal" folder.
Now if you wanna edit or add a truck go to ...\makes\truck

(Update: you don't need to extract base.scs to install trucks just make 2 folder in
My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\truck called makes and truck folder and place your downloded
trucks there now everytime you load the game it will load faster)
Some times you have to extract all base.scs to install a addon if the car or truck has custum wheels or sound
you have to extract all the base.scs so you can owverwrite the def files...

For DDS textures:
For viewing and editing dds textures images use DXTBMP, you can download it for free from: http://fly.to/mwgfx
Or you can download DDS plugin for Adobe Photoshop from: developer.nvidia.com


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Q: My pttm game run slow is there any tips i can speed it up ?
To make you pttm game run faster :
# Turning off the mirrors by pressing F2 make the game run faster !
# You may also want to turn down the Visual Quality settings to lower details
# Decrease the Resolution in the Options Menu.
# Running the game in Fullscreen mode rather than windowed mode can also improve the performance.
# Also lot of memory ram in you pc make it faster too and with a faster harddrive like scsi or serial ata with faster rpm.
Last option upgrade your computer to a faster one if you can.
# Disable and close background apps like scanner etc...
# By disabling "Themes" service and using Windows Classic style
windowsxp runs lot faster and it save alot of ram and cpu power.

New tips: it may help: In Configure Graphics Options
set Shader Quality : from ARB2 to --> low ABR standard shader quality.


Also:
Do not extract base.scs to install trucks just make 2 folder in
..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\truck
called makes and truck folder and place your downloded
trucks there now every time you load the game it will load faster!

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Q: How to open and use prism 3d log file and debug ?
By default the "prism3d.log" file is not enabled...
to eneble the log file you must got to shurtcut in start menu "Configure Graphics Options"
and select the check box "write log file"
if you have extracted all base.scs to
C:\.........\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal
thn the log file will be written there called : prism3d.log

one more tips
to debug and find more errors in the game hit key ~~ to open the consol in the game...
to enable the consol open "config.cfg" in
...\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal
and find the line: uset g_console "0"
and change the 0 to 1 to enable it.

And last tips most crach happens if you don't removed the "anim:"truckname.psa"" line
in def file under base dir .Removed it the driver anim is not needed...


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I have downloded some cars trucks that has own custom wheels but i get error why?
Make sure before you can install any addons car that has own custom wheels
extract the "base.scs" to My Documents before any installation of addons..
The custom wheels that some cars and truck have can cause conflict if you download lot of cars and truck
at same time and you install all at same time then you will not see the correct wheel for it.
You have to try installing the addons ony by one not all at same time...make backup allways.
It is all because of the "description.def" in the ..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\wheels
get overwriten every time you install another car or truck that has custom wheel with same wheel idx nummber.
The pttm wheel def file only allow max 7 wheel addon nummber 0-3 is allredy taken by the pttm defult wheels.
..\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\makes\wheels



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Is there any way to make the interior field of view larger for pttm trucks ?
Yes, while you’re playing, open the console (~) and type in “g_set_fov 66” with the underscores.
This changes the “field of view”. You can change the number to anything you like; the default setting is 50.
You might start experiencing problems with higher settings, (75+).

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Cheat codes for 18ws pttm?
It not recommended to use cheat it spoild the game and the chalenge use only if you must or u stuckt.
Access the console, you will need to edit your config.cfg file which is located in your
"\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal" folder.
When you locate this file, open it with Notepad or Word and search for this line:
uset g_console "0"
You need to change it to look like this (only change the 0 to a 1).:
uset g_console "1"

Now you should be able to access the console.
1. Start your pttm game.
2. Click on the tilde key (~). The console will open.
3. Type the word cheat (a space) and the cheat you would like to use.
If you want to enter all, press the Enter key after each cheat has been entered.
4. Press the tilde key (~) to exit the console. Enter in the code you would like to use:
cheat money
cheat dealers
cheat drivers
cheat stars

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I have trygames version of 18ws pttm and want to get a 1.07 patch for this version where can i get it?
You don't need to download new patch for lastest trymedia version because it is allready patched to v1.7
Only at trymedia.com site http://www.trygames.com
you have to reactivate and redownload for more info see their support page or ask them.

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The pttm brakes are slow and have big delay when i brake any way to fix this?
yes you can by modifying the def values it can brake direct and fast...
(Note this setting can make your truck to flip you have to experiment to find the best value for your truck)

Open the def file in ..\yourtruckname\brakes0\
and change the values to same as below:

brakes:12000
pressure:1.0

power:1.53
handling:11.2
maint:4.2
prestige:6.1

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How do i change the start up truck to another truck?
1. ) Go to ...\My Documents\18 WoS Pedal to the Metal\defs
2. ) Open "economy.def" with Notepad
3. ) Change the order of the trucks (i.e if you want to start with the Kenworth 900L Castle, put that trucks foldername at the
beginning and that would be "kw900")

Look below how i've done:

def economy {

truck_upgrades:"p351;p362;p379;p387;kw900;m613;kk100;mv;i9300;ws;fla;flcc;s9513;i9200;vvn;fcl;kt2000"
acc_upgrades:"engine;transmission"
acc_levels:"1;1"
}

That order gives you the four Pete's to start with


More tips:
An easier way to change start up truck:
Open you'r makes\truck folder and rename the truck's name of you'r choice to fcl(or p351 in employee). So, for example, if you wan't to start you'r new game with a Sterling 9513, rename the folder to: fcl instead of s9513. This also works with mods.

And if you wan't to start you'r game as company boss, straight away, open the config CGF. Change this:
uset g_player_mode "0"
to this:
uset g_player_mode "2"
Now start new game and select to company boss or owner operator

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How do i install trucks for 18ws: Convoy?
After you downloaded the zip or rar file extract it then place copy the SCS file in your MOD folder.
C:\Documents and Settings\youprofilename\My Documents\18 WoS Convoy\mod\

Now start your game and drive to a truck dealer icon and buy the truck you installed..
(**if you have problem unlocking all trucks in show room then use "cheat all" or see this)

(The format for scs file is simply zip format with no compression you can make self in winrar
set the compression method to STORE and the Archive format to ZIP) rename your zip to scs
** if you can not see extensions then in Controlpanel>folderoption in windowsxp uncheck "hide extension for knowen file types"


Top open *.rar and *.zip files you need winrar program download it here or try free 7-zip program.


18wosConvoy cheats
While in the game press [`] or [~] to activate the console and enter the following codes:
cheat money - Gives you $5,000,000
cheat points - Gives you 100 points
cheat all - Gives you both the money and the points and unlocks all trucks
cheat quest # - Gives access to all level quests (# is from 1 to 31)

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What is 18ws Convoy minimum system requirements ?
Minimum System Requirements:
* Operating System: Windows 98/ME/XP
* DirectX®: 9.0
* Pentium® 4 1.2 GHz or 100% compatible processor
* RAM: 256 Mb
* Hard Drive Space: 500 MB Free
* Drives: 4X CD-ROM
* Display: 256 Colors or Higher
* 32MB 3D Video Accelerator with DirectX 9.0 compliant video drivers
* Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card
* Other: Mouse

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I installed a truck but it do not show up in game why?
It because the truck is locked the 18ws convoy is point based
you need 36 game points to get a truck unlocked at consol type cheat points or use cheat all
another reason can be you have v1.0 install convoy lasted patch v1.2

If you have trymedia version of 18ws convoy and you installed truck have own interior hood
that will cause it to not show up simply open the truck def sii file and remove or
disable the line : interior_hood_model: "/vehicle/tr....

Convoy point system:
1 point for perfect hookup 25% toward score
2 point for no damage 50% toward score
3 point for perfect loading dock alignment 25% toward score
Score rewards are based on prestige

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How do i install trailers and make them appear in the game as standalone?
(**Read New guide by Armalyte to convert and make u own stanalone trailer for convoy get it here "Importing_and_exporting_Convoy_models.pdf" )

Installing trailers in 18ws convoy is more complicated you have to modify lot of def files
and if you want it appear as requalr standalone trailer see the Armalytes_New_Cargos__Double_Missions_Mod
Read the DESCRIPTION.rtf by Armalyte with wordpad to leearn all the secret how make
your trailer appear as standalone.


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Where can i download 18ws: convoy patch?
You can download the lastest 18ws convoy patch v1.2 at:
http://www.valusoftsupport.com/ProductProfile.asp?pid=397
It only for the CD version not for trymedia version.
The rpm and speed guage in interior now working and they added one more interior.plus hood nose

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What are the 18ws: Convoy Features ?
Features:
# New generation of Prism3D engine is used, with a lot of improvements and total overwrites of several areas.
# The game world covers continental US from coast to coast, and several locations in Canada. Mexico was removed.
# Border checkpoint included in game.
# One big map is again available in the game. The map is quite bigger than the one in Pedal to the Metal.
# The number of cities has increased (41) as well as the mesh of connecting roads, and the resulting world is really huge.
# Much more time you need to drive from one city to other.
# You can choose up to 32 trucks!
# You can dispatch more than 90 different loads.
# The roads more or less is based on real road network.
# Much more trucks on the road!
# All truck interiors have more details now!
# More real looking cross roads and highway system.
# The improved world editor is a part of the game’s executable.
# Police AI and car AI was rewritten. Police is more active now but not tiresome nevertheless.
# Police HUD is included in game.
# The first truck game with convoy possibility.
# New physics and collision system was rewritten.
# Sleeping time is removed from game.
# The real looking truckstop is now available. You can do all in one place ;-)
# Better looking cargo terminals.
# Special mission possibility: buses, double trailers, cars.
# Mini map as GPS is included to game.
# Rear view mirrors at last.
# The graphics are enhanced.
# You have a choice to activate turn signals manually or just have them operate on their own
as a cheap visual effect when you take a turn.
Other vehicles in the game use and understand turn signals of course.
# kmph or mph display mode possibility.
# Simple tutorial is included in the beginning of game.

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How many truck are in 18ws: convoy ?
Total 34 see all trucks
(34 pictures see gallery page here) New all trucks images in 18ws Convoy
the ford mustang car you can drive only in some missions...

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18ws Convoy lag and runs slow any tips to speed it up ?
.Do not run other programs like virus scanners in background when you run the game.
.Defrag your harddrive.
.Turn OFFAnti Aliasing And AF in nvidia control panel
.Run the game in lowest resolotion 800x600 will be good in full screen mod
.In the game option for the draw distance make it shorter
windowsxp runs lot faster and it save alot of ram and cpu power.

New tips: it may help: In Configure Graphics Options
set Shader Quality : from ARB2 to --> low ABR standard shader quality.


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How can i unlock all trucks & trailers in showroom without using cheat ?
To unluck all the trucks and trailers in 18:ws Convoy showroom
open config.cfg with notepad.exe
in ..\My Documents\18 WoS Convoy\config.cfg

find:
uset g_points "0.0"

change to:
uset g_points "420.0000"

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How do i change the start up truck to another truck?
By making a mod and modifying the def text file i8600.
Download the mod made by 3dartpol at the forum here

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What is King of the Road minimum System Requirements ?
King of the Road System Requirements:
* Win 95/98/ME/2000
* Pentium II 350 MHz
* 64 MB RAM
* 40 MB hard disk space
* 4 x CD-ROM
* 8MB graphics card
* DirectX8 compatible
* Sound card


System Requirements Hard Truck 2:
Operating System: Windows® 95/98/ME/XP
Processor: Pentium® 266 CPU (Pentium 300 or higher recommended for best performance.)
RAM: 64 MB
Drives: CD-ROM
Cards: SVGA graphics (Direct 3D compatible 3D hardware accelerator with 2 MB of texture memory).
Windows compatible sound card (recommended), Steering wheel and pedals (recommended).

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How do i modify and make own paint for defult trucks step by step?

** New video tutorials how install skin for kor can be found here video_tutorials.html

King of the Road step by step Guide modify Volvo skin by 3dartpol
Needed tools: D2Archiver.zip
Adobe Photoshop or any other image PNG editing program.

1) Copy "D2Archiver.exe" program and "msvcr71.dll" to this directory
C:\Program Files\JoWooD\King
Pic: kordiryx6.jpg

2) Start and run "D2Archiver.exe" program wait 10 sec a open dialog appears..

3) Browse to C:\Program Files\JoWooD\King\COMMON
and open "TRUCKS.RES" file
Pic: korfileresxy0.jpg
Pic2: opendialogandd2archiverbv0.jpg

4) Now all PNG image have been extracted to :
C:\Program Files\JoWooD\King\COMMON\TRUCKS\TEXTUREFILES

5) Now you can open a truck texture file and paint it
open "Volvo_kabine1.PNG" Right click it and open with if you have photoshop installed then open it with that.
Make you modification in photoshop then Save the PNG file in same dir.
Pic: ditphotoshopmi2.jpg

6) Once you done modifying PNG texture file then you need to Compress the RES file back
Go to this dir C:\Program Files\JoWooD\King\COMMON\TRUCKS
Right click the file "TRUCKS.D2IMP" and select Open With "D2Archiver" and hit ok button
Pic: openwithoy2.jpg

Now the file "TRUCKS.RES" will be repacked and moved back to COMMON dir, and the original one will be renamed to "TRUCKS.D2BAK"

That was all start the "king of the road" game and play , if you see your modified truck skin in the game
then you have done all correct.
Pic: ingamepiciv2.jpg

About res files:
Res files It simply a Resource File, It compiled the images,sound,video,data, etc into one file and the game
read and load from it. It simply like a zip archive.

The *.b3d file must be collision mesh data files
and the .OVL is plain text def files...
Right now modifying the 3d Mess ins not possible we can only modify existing defult truck skin PNG textures...

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Where can I download the D2Archiver RES file extract program?
D2Archiver.zip
http://www.amt-lab.com/D2Archiver.rar Down
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?msvcr71

What is the difference between King of the Road and Hard Truck 2 game?
King of the Road is the continuation of Hard Truck 2 improved with traffic lights and better AI , basically it same Hard truck 2.
German company www.ascaron.com released King of the Road- continuation of HARD TRUCK 2.
Afterwards JoWooD Production Software® purchased the game rights from 1C Company for publishing the German and English
version of King of the Road. The English version of this game was released June 7th, 2002
Developed by the Russian company Softlab-NSK® and published by 1C® (in Russia), by Ascaron (in Germany) and by JoWooD (in West Europe)

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Where can i find and buy King Of The Road & HT2 ?
Since the game is not longer is produced it may be hard to find a copy, See amazon.co.uk
It really depend on where you live...If you still not find it search ebay.
You can ask the game develoer and publishers.

Update: The online downlaod ver of KOR It's now avialbe at gamersgate you can buy:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-KOTR/king-of-the-road

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