Packages Folder

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  1. BasJon

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    Question can anyone confirm that once you have installed your mods and vmods is it then safe to delete the files out of the pakages folder, as mine is now 4 gig in size, I have a SSD and space is vital for me :)
     
  2. BasJon

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    Ah okay thanks John I think I shall leave it in there for now :) also I will add if anyone in a similar situation to me I just found a program called space sniffer after running it I just freed up 8 gigs from my drive so a bit happier now :)
     
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    When i got my new SSD i started a fresh install but placed my package folder on my old HD just set Mod path with modmanager.
    All still works fine for me :)
     
  4. CdnRacer

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    Good question. I personally haven't installed much content but this file WILL get messy eventually.
     
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    +1
     
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    No official reply?
     
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    You don't even need the Packages folder. I store and install everything from my 2nd hard drive from folders called: "ISI Mods", "User Mods", "User Tracks", etc... The Packages folder has been empty since install.

    My game is installed using the default paths, I just use the mod manager to point to my mod folders instead of the Packages folder.

    Once you've installed your mods, they are installed. The game does not check these "install" folders on start up. You definitely do not need to keep the anything in the Packages folder.
     
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    Buddha is the man! Thanks a bunch. :D
     
  9. BasJon

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    Okay buddha I understand that, I knew the game didnt need them but if lets say next week a new patch is released I had problems last time as I emptied my folder where I stored everything as I dont have lots of spare space, then I ran into problems as the vmods had to be updated and in the end I had to uninstall the whole game and start a fresh
     
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    I just deleted the contents of my packages folder. Mods are still installed, seems safe to do so.
     
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    You can install packages from anywhere so they never have to actually be in rF2.

    ie: Change the packages folder path in Manage Mods beforehand.

    Mine are in DRIVE:\SIM PATCHES\RFACTOR2\PACKAGES on cheaper sata.
     
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  12. Jeremy Miller

    Jeremy Miller Former ISI Senior Programmer

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    yes its "safe" for now if you a non-modder, non-server install. You can always re download them if you need them.
     
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    What concerns are there for a modder or server?
     
  14. 88mphTim

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    No method of re-installation.
     

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