OPENBVE(6)							   Games Manual 							OPENBVE(6)

NAME

       OpenBVE - train/railway simulator and game

SYNOPSIS

       openbve [/route=route.csv] [/train=directory] [/controls|/newgame|/options|/review]

DESCRIPTION

       OpenBVE is a realistic rail simulator.

       The  driving  simulation is restricted to following a pre-determined loaded route, with the focus being on the realism of the train driving
       experience.  OpenBVE also has an Arcade mode where driving style and timetable-keeping affect a running score.

       The simulator is backwards compatible with existing 'BVE Trainsim' route and train datafiles, which are readily available for no cost.	It
       is cross-platform using CLI and Mono.

GETTING STARTED

       To move the train, you need to do the following (with the default keyboard settings):

       f Move the reverser to the forwards position.  (Opposite is v).
       , Release the brake one notch; will be required 4-8 times before movement.  (Opposite is .).
       z Increase the regulator (power) one notch; may be required 1-2 times before movement.  (Opposite is q).

       The  major  controls  keys  are	arranged  closely together q-a-z for power control; ,-. (comma and full-stop) for braking and f-v for for-
       wards/backwards direction.  Some electric trains have a combined accelerator+brake with a coast (neutral) in  the  centre.   This  is  con-
       trolled	with  just  the  q-a-z	combination  (and  forwards/backwards).  Pressing  the	a key moves the controller one notch closer to the
       coast/idle positioh, regardless of whether in power or braking mode.

       Return/Shift-Return operate the horn.  Keys F1-F5 select alternative camera angles.  C-r unlocks the camera to allow free  movement  (r	to
       reset).	 A  large number of other keys exist for interacting with complex signalling systems and operating the passenger doors whilst in a
       station.  Most routes have a supplied timetable that can be displayed by pressing C-t.

LAPTOPS

       For laptops/notebooks, there is an alternate keyboard mapping (called "Default keyboard assignment for Notebooks.controls"), which  can	be
       imported via the Customise Controls tab.  The basic keys are the same, but camera controls are moved off the numeric keypad.

OPTIONS

       /controls
	      Show Customise Controls screen; keyboard/mouse/joystick selection.

       /newgame
	      Show Filemanager/route selector screen; choose activity (default).

       /options
	      Show Options screen; display and quality settings.

       /review
	      Show Review performance; score and incident log from previous activity.

       /route=someroute.csv
	      Path to the file with the route file ending .csv or .rw which describes the track, scenery and time-table.

       /train=train.dat
	      A train/cab.  This should be a path to the directory, which contains the train.dat description for the locomotive, train or cab.

DATAFILES

       Two  elements are required, a route, and a train (often just a cab view and performance metrics).  These can be selected using the fileman-
       ager after OpenBVE is started.  Most routes have a corresponding recommended train (for instance a particular model of Tube  train  on  the
       London Underground); if this train is located it will be selected by default.

FILES

       ~/.config/OpenBve/
	      Saved keyboard configuration, display settings and score log.

       /usr/share/games/bve/Train/
	      Default location for packaged train directories (containing train.dat).

       /usr/share/games/bve/Railway/Route/
	      Default location for packaged railway route .csv files.

       /usr/shares/games/openbve/data/
	      Data used by OpenBVE to start up.

AUTHOR

       OpenBVE was written by Michelle Boucquemont <reschanger@gmail.com> and placed in the public domain.

       This manual page was written for Debian/Ubuntu by Paul Sladen <ubuntu@paul.sladen.org>

SEE ALSO

       Website: http://trainsimframework.org/

OpenBVE 							   5 April 2009 							OPENBVE(6)