EvilClive
UKGPL Senior Consultant
UKGPL Moderators
Hero Member
Posts: 7751
I always play by the rules.... they are MY rules!
|
|
« on: January 01, 2021, 11:23:12 AM +0000 » |
|
Just, what I hope will be a simple question to answer.
In line with Tony's recommendations, and his ongoing sanity, I have adopted his "dedicated GTL install for each series". So, I am currently making copies of my CLEAN/VIRGIN/RELIABLE GTL install and renaming them for the upcoming hostilities.
This of course means that I will be deleting the now redundant installs for the last season, and with them any car setups that might have felt good for me. So I was wondering if I could create a remote copy of the USER DATA folder from one of last year's series. then copy the info/setups etc from all of the other existing completed series into a single source. Then I simply ( I bet it ain't!!) keep the new archive somewhere safe and copy and paste it into all of the dedicated installs for the forthcoming series?
If it works, I can then update that remote folder whenever I feel the need and retain any setup data for use in the future. I appreciate that some setups , like the recent Xmas special might have some unique data, but I can always choose not to archive anything I think is "odd".
|
|
|
Logged
|
Evil Waza, now a completely reformed character! **NOW AVAILABLE ON TWITCH @ evilclive67 Rank Only when I sweat
|
|
|
EvilClive
UKGPL Senior Consultant
UKGPL Moderators
Hero Member
Posts: 7751
I always play by the rules.... they are MY rules!
|
|
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2021, 11:29:10 AM +0000 » |
|
I need to issue a Health Warning for the next few months. Mr Clause visited this house on New Years Eve and left a shiny new racing rig . I have it 90% sorted, but I need to make a custom support for the keyboard....pitstops are traumatic enough without reaching over the steering wheel and trying to hit the right keys with pencil!!! I intend to convert to "H" pattern shifter now that I have a proper driving seat, so this is likely to result in some swearing and wildly erratic on track behaviour. You have been warned
|
|
|
Logged
|
Evil Waza, now a completely reformed character! **NOW AVAILABLE ON TWITCH @ evilclive67 Rank Only when I sweat
|
|
|
Wiltshire Tony
Director, UKGTL
SimRacing.org.uk Staff
Hero Member
Posts: 15109
"I'd rather be Sim-Racing" said Noddy
|
|
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2021, 11:38:15 AM +0000 » |
|
Just, what I hope will be a simple question to answer.
In line with Tony's recommendations, and his ongoing sanity, I have adopted his "dedicated GTL install for each series". So, I am currently making copies of my CLEAN/VIRGIN/RELIABLE GTL install and renaming them for the upcoming hostilities.
This of course means that I will be deleting the now redundant installs for the last season, and with them any car setups that might have felt good for me. So I was wondering if I could create a remote copy of the USER DATA folder from one of last year's series. then copy the info/setups etc from all of the other existing completed series into a single source. Then I simply ( I bet it ain't!!) keep the new archive somewhere safe and copy and paste it into all of the dedicated installs for the forthcoming series?
If it works, I can then update that remote folder whenever I feel the need and retain any setup data for use in the future. I appreciate that some setups , like the recent Xmas special might have some unique data, but I can always choose not to archive anything I think is "odd".
I think this sounds like a grand idea and I cannot see why it should not work as you envisage. You could just make a remote install of the Settings folder instead of a full UserData folder.
|
|
|
Logged
|
The only UK based GTL community which races every Monday night. We are always looking for new drivers of all ages and abilities. GTL here since 2006.
|
|
|
Wiltshire Tony
Director, UKGTL
SimRacing.org.uk Staff
Hero Member
Posts: 15109
"I'd rather be Sim-Racing" said Noddy
|
|
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2021, 11:53:57 AM +0000 » |
|
I need to issue a Health Warning for the next few months. Mr Clause visited this house on New Years Eve and left a shiny new racing rig . I have it 90% sorted, but I need to make a custom support for the keyboard....pitstops are traumatic enough without reaching over the steering wheel and trying to hit the right keys with pencil!!! I intend to convert to "H" pattern shifter now that I have a proper driving seat, so this is likely to result in some swearing and wildly erratic on track behaviour. You have been warned Google this sim racing keyboard stand https://pure-sims.com/product/keyboard-tray/
|
|
« Last Edit: January 01, 2021, 11:58:26 AM +0000 by Wiltshire Tony »
|
Logged
|
The only UK based GTL community which races every Monday night. We are always looking for new drivers of all ages and abilities. GTL here since 2006.
|
|
|
EvilClive
UKGPL Senior Consultant
UKGPL Moderators
Hero Member
Posts: 7751
I always play by the rules.... they are MY rules!
|
|
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2021, 11:55:43 AM +0000 » |
|
OK thanks Tony. Just to be safe I will create the archived "SETTINGS" folder and copy across all relevant data. Then I will save the new SETTINGS folder in the Scirroco install somewhere safe, before I do a test transplant . If it works, it should be simple enough to do the swap on all upcoming series......I will report back. This is the cockpit that I am now sitting in:- https://www.gtomega.co.uk/products/art-racing-cockpitI can see where I want the keyboard and how to customise a small bracket to carry it...but it is -5 in my shed ATM and I am bu**ered if I'm going out there today!!!
|
|
« Last Edit: January 01, 2021, 12:02:01 PM +0000 by EvilClive »
|
Logged
|
Evil Waza, now a completely reformed character! **NOW AVAILABLE ON TWITCH @ evilclive67 Rank Only when I sweat
|
|
|
Geoffers
|
|
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2021, 11:58:11 AM +0000 » |
|
Just, what I hope will be a simple question to answer.
In line with Tony's recommendations, and his ongoing sanity, I have adopted his "dedicated GTL install for each series". So, I am currently making copies of my CLEAN/VIRGIN/RELIABLE GTL install and renaming them for the upcoming hostilities.
This of course means that I will be deleting the now redundant installs for the last season, and with them any car setups that might have felt good for me. So I was wondering if I could create a remote copy of the USER DATA folder from one of last year's series. then copy the info/setups etc from all of the other existing completed series into a single source. Then I simply ( I bet it ain't!!) keep the new archive somewhere safe and copy and paste it into all of the dedicated installs for the forthcoming series?
If it works, I can then update that remote folder whenever I feel the need and retain any setup data for use in the future. I appreciate that some setups , like the recent Xmas special might have some unique data, but I can always choose not to archive anything I think is "odd".
Yes it will work no problem Clive, I have copied the complete setups folder between installs many times, it just merges the copy with whatever you already have in your install. Very envious of your new racing rig, just hope it does not make you faster!
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
phspok
Director, UKPnG
SimRacing.org.uk Staff
Hero Member
Posts: 6707
|
|
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2021, 06:07:31 PM +0000 » |
|
When I remember, I copy setups from one location (Southport) where I do a lot of testing, to my other location (Rochdale) where I do most of the racing. I have setup folders which are internet available for the various racing games, and copy out of them when I need something Nice rig I get a new PC and screen on Tuesday. The machine I race on mostly is 11 or more years old. I have updated it slightly over the years but is creaking somewhat these days.
|
|
« Last Edit: January 01, 2021, 06:10:12 PM +0000 by phspok »
|
Logged
|
The box said "Windows 2000 server or better" So I installed Solaris
|
|
|
Daz9
Full Member
Posts: 427
Inexorable pest
|
|
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2021, 10:06:30 PM +0000 » |
|
Tis the season for it.....
I am updating my pc also, got a collection of parts at work ready to throw together when I can find time.....
Fractal Design S2 Define Blackout case i9 10990FK cpu Gigabyte Z490 Auris Elite motherboard Nvidia 3080 Patriot Viper Steel 3600 32GB DDR4 ram Corsair Hydro 115i cooler 2 TB M.2 storage 500GB M.2 for operating system etc Corsair RMi 750 watt psu
Should run GTL OK I think.....Wish I had room for the full rig like you Clive, working from a wheelstand nowadays which has made life a little more simple of race nights.....
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Dimitar Dulichki
|
|
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2021, 10:11:21 PM +0000 » |
|
I hope to be able to brag about something soon, thanks to my donors. I'm just waiting for the first working day to come.
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Daz9
Full Member
Posts: 427
Inexorable pest
|
|
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2021, 11:52:15 AM +0000 » |
|
It's the first time I've touched my pc in terms of upgrade for 7/8 years since I built the one I have now, so it's done me quite well. Has even held up to the addition of an ultra wide monitor, and will run PCars2 and Dirt 2 OK, but without being able to turn up all the eye candy. Hopefully this next one will be as long lasting..... All of the bits were bought on Black Friday so got deals on everything, slashed the price of the package a lot, still a hefty investment though!
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|