HistorX Hints and Tips

[Rupe Wilson]

Welcome to this Hints and Tips section for the HistorX mod for rFactor. Here we will try to offer help and advice to anyone wishing to use or requiring help for this brilliant mod. To start off with, it is HIGHLY recommended that you install the mod to a clean/fresh install of rFactor. We would also recommend installing the Lite version as it is a smaller download and takes up less space on the hard drive. It's also very important to follow the instructions in the associated manual carefully as this will minimise any mistakes and errors.

1. It is recommended to keep 1 install of rFactor strictly for use with the HistorX mod as installing other mods could cause errors. Also, renaming this as “HistorX” during the install will aid you in finding it in the folder structure and avoid any clash if a second install of rFactor is used. If you want to use other mods with rFactor then make a second install and use this for any other mods you wish.
   
   
2. If you have rFactor installed on Windows 8 or later then it needs to be run with administrator privileges in Windows 7 compatibility mode.
   
   
3. We no longer use XD as our in game hud overlay as it doesn't seem to work correctly when used in conjunction with the Historx mod. GID Hud Overlay is now the plugin of choice and you can get it HERE. Many thanks to Davy Vandevenne for pointing us to this resource.
   
   
4. If you install the mod on Windows 8 or later and want to use the GID Hud Overlay then it may throw up an error stating that dx3d9_40.dll is missing. If this is the case then you'll need 2 extra files called dx3d9_40.dll. Although both files are named identically they are different file sizes and reside in different locations. You can find the files HERE. use at your own risk
5. DXSDK_June10.exe contains the dx3d9_40.dll HERE
   
   
6. If you are using GID hud and the game keeps crashing then make sure you don't have any other overlay (including the Teamspeak or Overwolf overlay) enabled. It seems that they both utilise D3D9.dll and conflict with each other.
   
   
7. If you are using GID hud but your engine health stays at 100% then replace the rFactor.exe with this one HERE. Many thanks to Roland Warmenhoven for figuring this one out and providing the resource.
   
   
8. If you want to turn off the track map in the GID Hud Overlay then you can do this by pressing the 0 (zero) key on the numeric keypad.
   
   
9. Changing the “Number of concurrent servers” entry in the \UserData\your_name\Multiplayer.ini file from 400 to 999 will help you to find our servers by displaying more entries in the list.
   
   
10. When choosing your vehicle take note of the “Power” info in the vehicle specifications pane... e.g. Power 116kw @ 7,400. This will give you a safe rev limit when changing gear. You may find that you can rev higher than this but there is a risk of rev spikes when changing gears which could damage the engine health.

These are just a few hints/tips and suggestions to help you along the way and we hope that they do just that. If you you have any other hints or tips that you feel could be added to this list then please post them below and we'll update this post as and when we can.

You can also post hot links to software that can help get the best out of rfactor.

Type in the name of the app/gadget, highlight it and then hit the link button in the bar above. The green+ and paste in the link, this will look allot better than just the full web address.

Spotter guide for rfactor (a friendly voice keeping you up to date whilst on track) Big thanks to Davy Vandevenne
T500 profile for rFactor
4Gig patch for win 7x64 allows sim to use more than 2 gig of memory
rfDynHUD motecXD style hud interface whilst in game (Java Runtine enviroment 6)
rfDynHud
Manual Damage Control. Choose what level of repair you need (if any).

or you can download the pack for RD HERE

 

[Stig Bidstrup]

can someone please tell me why this mod has never worked for me at all? when i try to launch a deticated install or select the historix mod from my mod menu, rfactor will just crash to my desktop. what is going on here? im 4gb patched, and im running suggested compatibility settings as admin as well, i just cant see whats wrong here...

You own GT Legends ? Have followed the install instructions in manual ?

 

[Denis Betty]

can someone please tell me why this mod has never worked for me at all? when i try to launch a deticated install or select the historix mod from my mod menu, rfactor will just crash to my desktop. what is going on here? im 4gb patched, and im running suggested compatibility settings as admin as well, i just cant see whats wrong here...

It's so long since I played this mod, I don't remember the solution.
So I trawled through this and another thread and I think this is the best I can do.
Your problem sounds like it could possibly be The one solved in post #218 of this thread.

HistorX Mod Version 1.96 & DL link

As a avid GTL club racer im always on the look out for the next GTL, and after a good few days testing with fellow club drivers im very impressed with this mod, I feel it may be a successor to GTL for a club racing, the ffb is very good with the real feel plugin, superb sounds from the cars...

www.racedepartment.com

 

[Jim Duf]

For my part, I had a problem with HistorX using a different directory for tracks than the standard one.
For all my other mods, I use the same track location (for example c:\rFactorTracks) and it works. Never worked with HistorX, need to stay in default Location folder.
Maybe your problem ?

 

[LowEndPCGamer100]

You own GT Legends ? Have followed the install instructions in manual ?

i do, i own a simbin copy of GTL, but its never detected, so i use the 7zip method, this whole process has be a complete mess for me, but if this doesnt want to work, ill always have power and glory for my classic touring needs, but ill give the solutions mentioned here a try and give some feedback on what the results look like, thanks for the speedy replies people!

 

[Stig Bidstrup]

i do, i own a simbin copy of GTL, but its never detected, so i use the 7zip method, this whole process has be a complete mess for me, but if this doesnt want to work, ill always have power and glory for my classic touring needs, but ill give the solutions mentioned here a try and give some feedback on what the results look like, thanks for the speedy replies people!

Okay if you get stuck again I might have a solution --I just have to check that solution

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

i do, i own a simbin copy of GTL, but its never detected,

Ah! Ofc not! Win 10 I guess. IIRC it refuses to run due to the DRM used are bluescreening the PC

 

[LowEndPCGamer100]

Ah! Ofc not! Win 10 I guess. IIRC it refuses to run due to the DRM used are bluescreening the PC

Crud! well, i guess ill always have GTR and GTL, i just hate that im using rfactor less and less anymore, its become so hard to find other mods as of late, at least in large quantities.