Having problems with BVE? Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions list, please see the following if you are having problems with BVE and see if your question is answered.

How do I install BVE 2, BVE 4 or OpenBVE?

You can find out how to install BVE 2 here [1] You can find out how to install BVE 4 here [2]

You can find out how to install OpenBVE here [4] Please make sure to read all the instructions on the OpenBVE website, and download the required dependencies.

This train that I downloaded from BVEStation doesn't work on BVE 4 or OpenBVE, What can I do?

The train you downloaded is likely not compatible with BVE 4 or OpenBVE and will not work, no matter what. However newer versions of that train that is incompatible is very likely to be in development, please check the forums for development on those trains.

When will this route be released?

When will any route be released is something we as developers do not know. We work on the routes at our own free time, and even with our free time, we do have lives, going to school or work. Therefore we cant give you any release dates, as they are likely incorrect. What can be said however, typically fictional routes can be completed anywhere from 2 months to a year, while non-fictional routes take anywhere from 6 months to 3 years. Obviously this is an average and should not be used to judge when a route is released.

I get a train not found error what do I do?

A train not found error usually means you did not install the required train to run the route, or the train when installed, installed into the incorrect directory. Check to make sure that the train installed into the BVE/Train directory or that you downloaded the right train. Another solution would be to use another train, which you can change in the route file, or run the route file through BVE Route Randomizer.

I get a out of bounds, out of range, subscript out of range, or runtime error, or my screen is black! What do I do?

This typically means that you installed the route, but did not install the correct dependencies. Routes on BVEStation require that you also installed other routes, and a missing file could lead to this error and cause BVE to crash. To fix this problem, go back to the downloads page, read the description and see what the dependencies are, most of the time however they are already listed at the bottom at the links so simply download and run all those files. Sometimes we may have forgotten to place the dependencies on the downloads page, if you think we have forgotten, and you have checked everything including the readme files and the forums, then feel free to make a post notifying us in the forum, and we will do our best to correct the problems.

Why are there so many files to download?

BVEStation's routes depend on each other to run, and therefore there are many files to download. This is used to save space, and make it easier for the users to download routes. However there is a proposal to do away with this dependency system as newer routes come along, with new files phasing out older ones, and today's amount of users with broadband connections.

My route lags! Help!!!

High quality routes, mostly the newer routes, will inevitably lag, because of their detailed textures, high polygon objects, and high object counts. To fix this problem, you can try lowering the draw distance of the route, and lowering the resolution of the screen. If available you can download a low quality version of the route, which should help the lag problem.

Whats this BVE Multiplayer thing?

BVEStation has its own form of BVE Multiplayer through Teamspeak, in which users can connect and communicate through Voice in real-time. Along with the new OpenBVE Multiplayer Extension, this will allow players to see a external signalling system bringing the imagination closer to something tangible. You will need the OpenBVE Multiplayer Extension, and Teamspeak if you wish to use this.

Does BVE work on Vista/7?

See BVE on Vista

How do I get the train to start moving? What are the controls of BVE?

To get the train moving you should set the gear to Forward, then power the accelerators. Controls on how to accomplish this can be found here [6] Some trains require that you start the safety systems before the train starts, enable them before setting the gears and powering the train.

I want to make a route!! How do I do it?

If you want to learn to make a route you have several options, you can use the Route Builder program, or you can hand write it in Notepad (which is recommended by many developers) Tutorials are scattered all over BVEStation, and periodically BVEStation runs programs in which we teach route building. For train builders, we do that too albeit less often. If you run into trouble during your route development, you are free to contact us with your questions on development. If you want to work on a non-fictional route, and become a big time route developer, you are asked to contact Phantom909 and he will assist you from there.

I want to make some changes on this, can I do it?

You can make changes on your own private discretion, however, you are NOT allowed to display or show anybody your changes, without proper permission from the author. If you wish to release a change, please contact the author and they will respond back on whether you can or not.

I have a question thats not put here, Where can I ask?

The BVEStation Forums is the best place to ask your question, I will say that the BVEStation Forum may seem intimidating at times, so if you feel intimidated, you can ask your question privately through a personal message to an administrator, and we'll help you the best way we can. If we feel we cannot help you, but believe there is another member on the site that can, we will ask that you post your question on the forum. However we recommend that you post straight to the forum so you don't have to wait the administrators.