QUOTE(nbeveridge @ Apr 2 2010, 03:25 PM)
Did you specifically ask if we can modify the route files? It sounds to me that he does not understand that this is what we are requesting. Creation of a template alone does not require route file modification, and thus does not require an author's permission. But to enhance the track markers to permit reasonable activities requires modifications to world files plus the track database, etc., all of which belong to Julien.
If and when he grants this permission, the person (myself or whoever) who modifies the route will need a copy of that permission to include with the modified files, whether the modifications are released at train-sim or here or wherever.
No disrespect intended
This is what I sent him mentioning specifically changing the route files since it was from the folks that make those changes.
It seems he does understand
I also sent him this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In0O_JVMQ2Q The replies are by template makers.
What they will do is make the route so unlimited activities can be generated with their activity generator.
"If the route author will permit us to modify the route files, either Denis or I could set up the track names and spread the markers in preparation for a template.
Although this route has some sidings marked, there are many more that do not have markers. It wouldn't work very well with Activity Generator. Activities would be very limited unless more sidings had markers."
*****Perhaps you(norm) should contact Julien yourself - then I'm sure it will remove all doubt ****
I have also contacted him again - do you approve of this wording ? (constructively)
Dear Julien
SORRY to bother you again
It seems that the admins don't think I asked for enough.
So If you could please read the following and give permission to alter the route files so Admin will approve this request.
THIS is what they replied to me....
"Did you specifically ask if we can modify the route files? It sounds to me that he does not understand that this is what we are requesting. Creation of a template alone does not require route file modification, and thus does not require an author's permission. But to enhance the track markers to permit reasonable activities requires modifications to world files plus the track database, etc., all of which belong to Julien."
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If and when he grants this permission, the person (myself or whoever) who modifies the route will need a copy of that permission to include with the modified files, whether the modifications are released at train-sim or here or wherever.
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