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[delete everything except the file license.ini and the "mods" folder]

To update MX Bikes to a newer version:
1) download the latest version: http://www.mx-bikes.com/?page=downloads
2) go to the folder where MX Bikes is installed ( usually C:\Program Files\MX Bikes\ ) and backup any mods ( paints, bikes, tracks, etc... )
3) manually delete the MX Bikes installation folder
4) [this step is only needed to perform a "clean" update] go to My Documents/PiBoSo/MX Bikes/ and delete everything except the file license.ini and the "mods" folder
5) install the new build
6) restore the addons in the MX Bikes installation folder

If you don't like installers or if you need to access the original data ( maybe to replace corrupted files ), it is possible to extract data from the installer.
Run the installer adding "-extract" to the command line.

It is possible to disable an input of a joystick.
This could be useful, for example, to disable a broken potentiometer that is outputting noise.

The file joysticks.cfg is automatically read at startup.
It is possible to add multiple joysticks: "name" is the name of the joystick as it appears in the "Calibration" page of MX Bikes.
The names of the inputs are the same of the calibration page:

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x, y, z, rx, ry, rz
slider1, slider2
pov1 to pov4
button1 to button32


The default joysticks.cfg disables the buttons linked to the triggers of the PS4 pad, so that it is possible to assign them as analog inputs.

First day of Steam Direct, and I immediately paid 89 euro to get a brand new AppID 

To directly connect to a server, launch mxbikes.exe with the following params:

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mxbikes.exe -directconnect (ip address):(port)


for example:

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mxbikes.exe -directconnect 127.0.0.1:10411


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MX Bikes beta6 released:
http://www.mx-bikes.com/?page=news

Download:
http://www.mx-bikes.com/?page=downloads
( mirrors would be extremely helpful and welcome )

To update:
1) delete everything in the MX Bikes installation folder and in "My Documents"/PiBoSo/MX Bikes/ except for license.ini
2) launch the new installer

This topic has been moved to Off Topic.

http://forum.mx-bikes.com/index.php?topic=1547.0

This topic has been moved to Other.

http://forum.mx-bikes.com/index.php?topic=1481.0

http://www.youtube.com/v/lof98NbSm1c

Despite the title, not really an attempt at a speedway bike.
It's the 450xf with the rear wheel linked directly to the chassis ( hardtail ) and the forks replaced with a push arm.
Hopefully modders will use the new suspensions to create the real deal.


Edit:
The title has been changed. Maybe it could mislead to the conclusion that "official" non-motocross bikes are in progress.
The plan is only to allow new suspension geometries for modders.
At the front:
- push arm, trail arm and rigid
At the rear:
- hardtail

Starting with Beta5, it's possible to add a lateral offset to the external view.
While on track, press Left Shift + V and then use the left and right keys to shift the camera. The up key resets to center.


Please check the docs/readme.txt file in the MX Bikes installation folder for more keyboard commands.

To enable debug mode, edit the file global.ini ( by default generated in "My Documents"/PiBoSo/MX Bikes/ ) and add:

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[debug]
physics = 1


[( mirrors would be extremely helpful and welcome )]

MX Bikes beta5 released:
http://www.mx-bikes.com/?page=news

Download:
http://www.mx-bikes.com/?page=downloads
( mirrors would be extremely helpful and welcome )

To update:
1) delete everything in the MX Bikes installation folder and in "My Documents"/PiBoSo/MX Bikes/ except for license.ini
2) launch the new installer

This topic has been moved to Off Topic.

http://forum.mx-bikes.com/index.php?topic=1216.0

This topic has been moved to Races.

http://forum.mx-bikes.com/index.php?topic=1157.0

This topic has been moved to General Discussion.

http://forum.mx-bikes.com/index.php?topic=1112.0

To increase compatibility with Windows, all data is saved under "My Documents"\PiBoSo\MX Bikes\
If you prefer to have everything saved in installation folder, edit core.ini file ( located where MXB is installed ) and set compatibility to 0:

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[windows]
compatibility=0


To register a track head to this address: http://www.piboso.com/trackreg/trackreg.php

Select "MX Bikes" on top.

Track ID: the name of the directory of the track.
Track Layout: the name of the directory of the layout. Empty for base track.
Track Name: the name as it will appear in statistics.
Track Code: is written during TRH file generation with TerrainEd or TRP export.

Race data ( RDF file ) used for the first online lap is registered.

To update an already registered track, set Track ID and provide the previous code in Prev. Track Code. All records are deleted and race data is cleared.

1 ) convert the engine primary ratio from a single value to two gears. For example:
Ratio = 3.04 -> ratio0 = 24, 73

2) tyres data has been moved to the new "tyres" folder. Change the bike CFG to point to it. Several changes are needed, it's better to look at one of the stock bikes for reference.

3) the tyres change also involves the graphics models, so the gfx.cfg file must be updated, too. Again, it's better to look at one of the stock bikes for reference.

4 ) it's possible to add fork offset setting in the "steer" section.

5 ) now settings in "front_suspension" are for a single fork only, and then doubled. This means that spring and damper stiffness must be halved. And the area, too.
If the bike only has one shock ( some scooters, for example ), add "MonoShock = 1" in the "front_suspension" section.

6 ) For classic bikes with dual suspension at the rear, it is possible to set a single spring and damper adding "TwinShock = 1" in the "rear_suspension" section.

7 ) In the GEOM file, collision data must be changed. The new format should be more user friendly until the Bike Editor will be changed to edit it.
Please note that the boxes angles are no more set as slope, but are now degrees.

8 ) The geometry of the rear suspension must be changed. The best option is probably to start copying and pasting from one of the stock bikes, and then editing the points in the Bike Editor.

[( mirrors would be extremely helpful and welcome )]

MX Bikes beta4 released:
http://www.mx-bikes.com/?page=news

Download:
http://www.mx-bikes.com/?page=downloads
( mirrors would be extremely helpful and welcome )

To update:
1) delete everything in the MX Bikes installation folder and in "My Documents"/PiBoSo/MX Bikes/ except for license.ini
2) launch the new installer

To start MX Bikes in testing mode, launch mxbikes.exe with the following params:

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mxbikes.exe -testing [-set params (config_file)]

for example:

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mxbikes.exe -testing -set params practice.ini

The Configuration file must be saved in the installation folder.
If not set TESTING.INI is used.

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[bike]
bike_id = 350xf
paint = official
bike_font = default_black
rider = default_mx
helmet = default
helmet_paint =
goggles_paint =
helmet_cam =
suit_paint = official
suit_font = default_white
boots = default
boots_paint =
gloves_paint =
protection = neck
protection_paint =

[track]
track_id = Practice
track_layout =

[settings]
weather_realistic = 0
weather_conditions = 0
temperature = 25
wind_direction = 0
wind_speed = 0
track_conditions = 0