: Unzip the SFM25.zip file into a dedicated folder (e.g., C:\Shape File Mgr ) or directly into your existing SFM folder.
Once installed, SFM25 allows for several non-destructive edits to MSTS models: Compression/Uncompression
Modern Windows versions require specific compatibility adjustments to run this legacy tool correctly.
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When you first try to compress or uncompress a shape file, SFM will ask for the location of FFEDITC_UNICODE.EXE . Normally it should detect it automatically if the file is in UTILS\FFEDIT . If not, you will see a link. Click it and manually point to the correct executable.
Create a subfolder inside this directory named BACKUP . SFM 2.5 requires a backup directory to function correctly. If it doesn't exist, the program will crash when you try to uncompress a file.
SFM is not a replacement for a full 3D modeling suite like 3ds Max or Blender. Instead, it is a focused utility that gives users a for the command‑line FFEDITC_UNICODE.EXE tool that ships with MSTS. With SFM you can perform a wide range of common modifications without ever wrestling with hexadecimal editors or writing scripts.
If you are running into specific errors, please check your installation path and make sure all sfm25 files and ffeditc_unicode.exe are in the same folder. Does this guide help you with your installation? Elvas Tower: Shape File Manager 25 : Unzip the SFM25
Klicken Sie die sfm.hta -Verknüpfung mit der rechten Maustaste an und wählen Sie "Als Administrator ausführen".
If all this works, your installation is successful!
Run MSTS or Open Rails and inspect the modified model. If the change is not visible, double‑check that you edited the correct matrix and that you re‑compressed the file. (Open Rails can also read uncompressed shape files, but for performance and compatibility with MSTS, it is best to keep them compressed.)
Despite its simplicity, SFM can produce a few frustrating error messages. Here are the most common problems and their solutions. Normally it should detect it automatically if the
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Once paths are set, you are ready to use SFM. Here is how to perform a basic operation:
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Let’s test the installation immediately to ensure no path errors exist.