1) 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.)
2) How do i install standalone trucks for haulin?
(Download this new video avi by 3dartpol that show step by step how install standalone trucks here
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.
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.
3) 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
=============================================
4) My
game crash with error after i installed some modswhat is the problem?
Most creash or error it is becuse you have installed too many mods at same time and one of them make
conflict or has error. Remove all mods you have installed in haulin Mod folder and try one by one and see what cause error.
You can see error lines in prism.log file.
Some of the mods that can the make the game unstaible is Engine mods.
If you crash is not releated to mods or you get prism error it can be some thing else your hardware or driver.
Make sure you have good ventilation in your pc case with fans and check your gpu temp so it not hot, 3D games
stress the gpu and gpu very much and make it very warm. IF it crash after 20Min it can be over heting and you grafic card may not have a good fan.
ValuSoft Tech Support
http://www.valusoftsupport.com/
<[email protected]>
<[email protected]>
5) 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.
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
6) 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 )
7) 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.
8) 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.)
9) What
is 18 wos Haulin minimum system requirements?
Minimum
System:
* Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
* Pentium 4 1.4 Ghz or 100% compatible
* 256 MB RAM
* 540 MB HD Space
* 64 MB DirectX/Direct3D and T&L compatible video accelerator
card
* DirectX 9.0c or later
* 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
10) 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.
11) Is 18:ws
Haulin easy to mod and editable?
Editing format It almost same as 18ws convoy
the scs files are uncompressed zip file renamed to scs into your Mod folder.
(Note Too compress with no compression in winrar add archive and set it to ZIP archive format
and the compression metod to STORE)
Some info from the interview: those of you who
were able to create new content for Convoy would be able to create new
content for Haulin', too. Which is a good thing, because it means your
investments in knowledge and your experience will not be lost - you would be
able to create modifications of the game starting from day one.
and about map editor:
The world editor included in previous generations of 18 Wheels of Steel games
was unsupported by SCS Software or ValuSoft. Its enhanced version, used to
build the world of 18 WoS: Haulin', is again part of the final game, under the
same conditions - you will not receive any technical support for it.
As we saw some of the maps the community was capable creating in past, we
are pretty confident that Haulin' will get quite a few user contributed maps.
To start buildin map editor at consol type: edit america3
About stanalone trucks:
You can add standalone trucks in 18ws Haling it possible by modifying truck_storage.sii
see Peterbilt 379 Custom by pete379jp to learn from.
12) 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.
13) 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 this
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"
14) 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.
15) 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
just drag and drop your sound files into it and convert to ogg
http://mx-3.cz/tringi/www/data/download/OggVorbisTranslator.zip
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
16) 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
17) How do i change the start up truck in haulin to another truck?
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 names:
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
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