If you know what the clear cache batch file is then this is for you. It's basically the same thing only that it offers you 4 options when you run it... 1. Delete .pak files only (commonly deleted after adding a repaint to rolling stock) 2. Delete .bak files only (commonly deleted if you use the route editor a lot) 3. Delete BOTH file types 4. Delete nothing and EXIT Once completed it then auto closes so you don't have to interact with it after it's done (for me at least that usually means refocusing on the cmd window and then looking for that elusive "any key"). It's as safe as the existing available batch cache scripts out there it just gives you a little more functionality and options. Anyway let me know if you want me to steal all your cloud nudes uh I mean if you want to try it out ahem..
Nobody interested then? I was going to put it up on either UKTS or ATS once confirmed working ok for other people, guess it's just me that finds the cache batch file useful.
So it would seem, anyway no bother, the only reason I wrote my own is because I lost mine with the great data disaster of 2021 (it's now a historical event as far as I'm concerned at least), and as per usual I got carried away and embellished it. I've still achieved what I set out to do which is have a .bat cache cleaner in my assets folder again so all good.
I've embellished this script even further now here it is in it's final state for anyone that's interested.. The "Could Not Find E:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\RailWorks\Assets\*.___" are because all the files had already been deleted on a prior run so obviously it couldn't find them if there weren't any left to find. This script is available to anyone who wants it (just don't claim it as your own or re-share it, direct people here to me in this thread if they want it too) I will post it up (with instructions for those unfamiliar with Batch scripts) if there is enough interest in it.
OMG bumped forum threads can actually be useful, I was not aware of this little gem. Could you please do me the honour? MTIA Cheers Reef.
Sure np Doomotron I sent you the "Lite" version by mistake it only deletes .pak & .bak files (options one thru three) if you want the full version that deletes the .cost .xml & .tgt also let me know, tbh I only use the lite one myself nowadays. cscarpenter I'll offer you the same option, would you prefer the "Lite" or the "Full" version
Please state which version - v1 (Lite only removes .pac & .bak) or v2 (Full as screenshots above show)
Just to be clear you wont need both, as v2 does all that v1 does + more, I'll send you all links to v2 now.
New version (v3) available, thanks to a suggestion by ajpardy you can now delete the SDBCache.bin to reset your scenario lists if you're missing content you know you own. Tidied up the exit strategies (this makes sense to me more than anyone else, don't worry about it) Inserted warnings/reminders about having the SuperCacheCleaner.bat in the right place (In your Assets folder), you can't proceed without acknowledging that, I really don't want anyone messing their system up so yeah I think it's necessary, sorry. Added 5th option to delete your SDBCache.bin (you will also get a confirmation prompt showing the path and file to be deleted, please check it's pointing to the right location before pressing Y and then Enter). As usual hit me up for a copy, same as before.
Right v3's latest function of deleting the SDBCache.bin only worked locally on my system for some odd reason, there are probably big brained ways of sorting this out but I ain't got one so I came up with another solution instead. the revised v3 (I suppose I should've called it v4, oh well too late now) is the same exact script more or less as the other versions with two major differences. Most Importantly the file is placed directly in your RailWorks folder now NOT the Assets folder as before (this was the only way I could get it to find and delete the SDBCache) 2nd Most Importantly, it's no longer a .bat (batch file) it's now an .exe (compiled batch file) this is not to keep my code secret I don't give a fluff who looks at it and the source code will be available to anyone that wants it, I converted it to an .exe so I could add a snazzy desktop icon to it.. That's it. Umm there was a third point but by the time I finished writing the second point I forgot what it was.. As per if you want it hit me up via DM, I will eventually publicly post a link up for anyone and everyone but at the moment I want to keep track of who's got it so any (unlikely) issues don't run amok.
Apparently I can't distribute my compiled scripts using the compiler I'm using right now, if it's not on my local system then it just throws an error message about being an unregistered version and closes. looking into it.
Sure thing, I'm at work the next couple of nights then I'm going to add a few more options based on recommendations fed back to me then I'll drop you a DM.
.exe version distribution is solved btw, I'm using a different compiler now as I'm not paying $89 for a full licenced copy of the free version I used before just for 1 free converted batch file lol.
Will do bud, just going to add a couple more things now I know this new compiler is working and I'll drop you a link.
V4.1 added more features and also streamlined the options.. Here's a picture of the uncompiled batch just to show you the new menu..
Hi Reef, Must have missed this thread. What you are doing sounds interesting. Any chance you can send me a copy , to try. Thanks Keith
great work ,could you add in .bak1.bak2 etc files and the 2 scenariobackup2023xxx. Also looks like the old option 3 has gone,could you add it back,don't always need full clean.Reef
.bak1 2 3 whatever is easy enough to include, will do. Where is scenariobackup2023 and what creates it? Option 3 was superfluous, running the full cleaner has no negative effect and takes only a second or two longer to execute.
ok,np. i sent you screenshots of Locoswap backup files. there saved to scenario folder, so path would be :Steam\steamapps\common\RailWorks\Content\Routes , search and delete if there are any there if not close. Reef
Hi Reef, happy to give your latest offering a go. Will feed back accordingly. Many thanks for taking the time to create and share this gem with us all.
Should have a release ready later, look out for my next update post coming later too listing the latest changes, there's been some more streamlining and nifty features added.
Ok, Latest Version v4.1 is complete, here are the changes.. SuperCacheCleaner now checks that it is installed into the correct location (your RailWorks folder) this is important because it cannot function from anywhere else. Should you happen to open it and it's not in the RailWorks folder then you will get this message displayed and it will close.. What it does.. Once SuperCacheCleaner is happy it's in the correct location (RailWorks folder) you are greeted with an options menu with 7 (my favourite number) options.. Hopefully the above image describes everything fully for you.. This is still in the Beta testing phase so there is no public download link at this stage, if you wish to grab a copy understanding that it is a Beta and is installed at your own risk and full understanding then send me a DM. This way I can keep a close contact feedback loop on the program. Please feel free to comment whether you wish to partake with the Beta testing or not.
Nothing ever goes smoothly does it, Windows Attachment Manager is deleting the file that I uploaded when I try to download it lol Apparently most AV's flag BATtoEXE conversions as a virus, literally the only reason I wanted it as a .exe is because it can have an icon attached to it.. Oh well, I'll let a few people try to download it and see if they get the same issue as me (it's absolutely not a virus btw) and if they do then I'll just have to release it as a boring old batch file..
Right think I've figured out the problem, it didn't like one part of my code that checked that the .exe was in the right location, turns out that code isn't even needed anyway due to the fact if it's not in the correct location it will just return an error message saying "The system cannot find the file specified" so wont harm or delete any incorrect files (the original batch code this is based upon was potentially very harmful if the .bat was in the wrong location). So now there are no "Are you sure this is in the right folder" messages anymore either. Anyway Google Drive and my Windows Defender seem happy enough with it so we're good to go.. Fingers crossed it's ok and works for you all too. Changelog: Removed .exe location check code as this was throwing Google Drive and Windows Defender into a cold sweat crazed frenzy (turns out I didn't even need it anyway lol) Corrected menu saying .bac files when they are in fact .bak files (it was deleting the correct files I just named them wrong in the options menu.... and the READ_ME too... Go Reef... Genius!) (thanks ajpardy for spotting that) READ_ME.txt edited to correct typo's and deleted doom and gloom warnings about the .exe being in the wrong location, it doesn't matter if it is it just wont work and will return an error saying "The system cannot find the file specified" so if you want it to work make sure it'sa in the RailWorks folder, simples.. Finally, sorry to all my Guinea pi.... I mean stalwart Beta testers for putting up with my unprofessional link spam and amateur coding and dev skills.. If I haven't already hit you up with a new link DM me..
V5.1 just released. Fixed README missing the 6th option Changed completion behaviour, you now have the option to return to the main menu (so you can clean other files) or exit Quick message to the guys that have had links off of me so far.. Only one of you have got back to me with feedback so far and has reported that option 4 wasn't working, for me it's working on both my custom install path and my standard Steam directory path so I'd love to hear back if anyone else had an issue with this option. Don't worry if you haven't yet had a chance to test v5 yet just DM me for v5.1 instead
Hi Reef I have a similar batch file that Rosgar(UKTS User) made to which I have added some amendments myself to resemble pretty much what you are offering as well but I have always been nervous about adding xml files to it as I had thought there were occasions where TSC uses xml instead of bin (RouteProperties.xml being one of them) There is at least 1 instance (after a quick glance) of xml files being used instead of bin files for audio purposes in the GNTX Stevens Pass ES44DC, it uses an ES44 Engine Sound.xml file so I presume there are other assets that use them as well. I would be careful deleting them but I am happy to be proved wrong if there are others who have removed these files with no issues afterwards.
Interesting, thanks for that Bekns, tbh it was so long ago the full option was added I cannot even remember now where I originally sourced that info from (same for the .tgt and .cost files). It does not touch the RouteProperties.xml's as my script only looks in the Assets folder not the Content folder for the .xmls It might be worth erring on the side of caution though in the case of these sound files.. I'll release an amendment forthwith, if it's proven harmless then It'll be easy enough to add the option back in..
v.5.1.1 .xml deletion (from Assets folders) removed at least for now due to new information supplied by Bekns README updated to reflect this change
This is now on hold until either I can figure out or someone else can teach me (infant school entry level computer coding style) how to use REG QUERY and set up the variable and then get it all working so that it doesn't matter where the .exe is located it will still find the correct files.. I've been battling with this since last Monday and I just can't figure it out and it's pickled my brain (the last remaining cell) and I'm ready to bin the whole thing at this point..
Changed title. Still in development it's just on the back burner for a little while. Edit: Solved my issue by making the initial download package an installer, so you have to choose the RailWorks folder to install SuperCacheCleaner into.. Only thing is Google Drive has flagged this latest version as suspicious so I can't share it from there right now, I have submitted it for review but obviously I don't know if they'll unflag it or not.
Edited a few variables (removed %cd% from file paths) and uploaded this new version to Google Drive, Google seems happier with this version as it hasn't been flagged as a trojan this time (yet). ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I'm here to bump an old thread - this sounds fantastic and a timesaver so I'd really be interested in a copy. Many thanks.
