Network Addon Mod by the NAM Team
Before your run off in excitement and install the new NAM version, please make sure to read this (short) document first and then take action, otherwise some things might go wrong. Uninstalling the previous NAM version Since many things have changed compared to the last version of the NAM, it is highly advised to uninstall the current version first. The original NAM download comes with an uninstaller, which is either available via an entry in the start menu, or by double-clicking the "uninst.exe" file in the NAM installation folder. If you have modified the NAM files for yourself, please make sure to backup them to a safe place, so you can apply the changes to the new NAM installation later. Using the BSC Cleanitol TM File wouangaine developed a tool that can remove outdated files from your plugins folder before installing a new download. Simply load the Cleanitol_NetworkAddonMod.txt in BSC Cleanitol TM and scan your plugins folders. BSC Cleanitol TM will move all files to the location you specified. This includes outdated NAM files, as well as beta versions and other outdated transit mods that might conflict with the NAM. However, it will not remove the outdated NAM readme files. Do not use the Cleanitol file after you've installed the latest NAM, or you will have to install it again. Installing the new NAM Don't simply click 'next' a few times, but take your time to actually read the NAM installer pages carefully. The installer features an optional components selection page, where you can select optional plugins or different versions of a plugin. If you have installed (and used) optional components in the last version of the NAM, make sure to select them again. Also, some items, such as the GLR, or double-decker networks, have been separated from the main NAM files as well, are now available as optional components. If you forgot to select a component, simply hit 'back' until you get to the components selection, or run the installer again. If you're unsure what to install, pick one of the predefined profiles that are available via the drop-down list at the top of the components list. "Recommended" contains a selection of the most useful plugins.
What's new?
The main NAM file has been divided into five resource files that can be updated individually. The RUL and INI files have been separated as "NAM Controller" for easier updates as well. GLR and dual-networking puzzle pieces have been made optional. Please note: If you are using the GLR or dual-networking puzzle pieces, make sure to select them in the optional components dialogue of the NAM installer. The same counts for other optional plugins, such as the roundabouts or turning lanes. Additional plugins, such as bridges or the RHW mod, are released as individual plugins. Please note: If you are using additional bridges that use custom bridge models in your cities, you will have to install them separately. They are no longer contained in the main NAM download. The LTEXT labels have been separated from the NAM DATs in order to make translations easier. In addition to the GLR puzzle pieces, draggable GLR is now available, using dedicated starter puzzle pieces (both urban and rural versions). GLR-in-Avenue puzzle pieces have been added, as well as GLR-on-slope puzzle pieces. The appearance of the GLR tracks has been changed to a more urban look. The old textures for the puzzle pieces are still available as an optional plugin. Similar textures for the draggable GLR might be released in the future. Avenue roundabouts have been added, available under a new menu button that also contains the other avenue intersections, such as the Avenue Y-Stack. Highway-on-slope puzzle pieces has been added. Elevated (heavy) Rail and Underground Rail puzzle pieces now have more options, such as 45° turns and diagonals. Gentle Road Curve and S-Curve puzzle pieces have been added. A plugin that removes most of the OneWayRoad arrows has been added. Some menu icons have been graphically improved. The number of files contained in all NAM DATs reaches 19,000. The NAM core files are not longer considered as a "beta" version. However, certain plugins might still be in beta status. A BSC Cleanitol file has been created that helps removing outdated NAM files and related transit mods.
Compatibility
This download is only compatible with SimCity 4 "Rush Hour" or SimCity 4 Deluxe.
Installation
Auto Installation: Double-click the installer file to start the installation. The program will guide you through the process. You can change the default installation path, but we strongly suggest to keep the standard folder in order to make future updates and additions easier. MAC Users: A separate ZIP version of the Network Addon Mod is available as well. Un-Installing: To un-install the files, simply bulldoze every NAM item from this download in your cities and delete the files from the plugins folder afterwards.
Disclaimer
The usage of this download is on your own risk. We try to test our lots extensively, so they should work properly, but errors may still exist. Feel free to modify the items for yourself and show them in your city journals, but please don't distribute them without asking first.
Feedback and Support
Please visit the NAM General Discussion forum for any feedback or support issues. We will attempt to answer them to the best of our knowledge, and as quickly as possible.