Trainz Cdp Converter -
Trainz CDP Converter: A Comprehensive Overview
batch conversion
The tool is especially useful for when migrating large asset libraries between Trainz versions (e.g., TS2009 to TRS19).
If you have a .cdp created for an older version (like TRS2004/2006) and want it to work in Trainz 19/22/23: trainz cdp converter
Key Features
: Extract individual assets as separate CDPs, search for specific KUIDs (unique asset identifiers), and export asset listings as CSV files. Keep a changelog inside the package describing what
- Keep a changelog inside the package describing what you changed and why.
- Preserve original files in an “original” subfolder for rollback.
- Test across multiple Trainz builds if you can; note which versions are supported.
- Use consistent naming and metadata so search and dependency resolution works for end users.
- If redistributing community-made content, confirm licensing and credit original creators.
Minimal roadmap (MVP → v1)
- Trainz 12 (TS12) vs. Trainz: A New Era (TANE) vs. TRS19/22: While the
.cdpextension remains the same, the internal coding standards (Trainz Build numbers) change. - The "Conversion" Misconception: Most users looking for a "converter" actually need an installer. You do not convert
.cdpto.exe; you import.cdpinto the game database.
