Misc Sol 2.2.9

Cydrec · Jul 22, 2023

Hello @Peter Boese , I added you in the NationalitiesAndNames.json file as the main Assetto Corsa contributor. But I don't know which flag to put you? I see your Youtube, Patreon, RD profiles, but no info on your location

Peter Boese · Jul 22, 2023

Cydrec said:
Hello @Peter Boese , I added you in the NationalitiesAndNames.json file as the main Assetto Corsa contributor. But I don't know which flag to put you? I see your Youtube, Patreon, RD profiles, but no info on your location

I'm a German

asFEEasd · Jul 22, 2023

If I want to download sol 2.2.8 where would the download for that be? I only see the installation guide but no download link?

Jempy · Jul 22, 2023

If you open the installation guide and even just read the first lines under the 1st picture of the 1st page .... you'd find 2 download links MEGA and Mediafire.
Is it too complicated ?

NB I just downloaded it this time just to prove it was well the same as usual ( and I did it for the 2.2.8 that you mentioned and not the latest one 2.2.9 which I also downloaded just afterwards with the same conclusion !!! ).

Peter Boese · Jul 22, 2023

asFEEasd said:
If I want to download sol 2.2.8 where would the download for that be? I only see the installation guide but no download link?

Always use the latest version! Also the download links are in the install guide you get via the "download" and they are at the overview page on top of the description.

Cydrec · Jul 23, 2023

Ok my NationalitiesAndNames.json is now like this :
{
"Germany": [
"Peter Boese"
]
}
Can't wait to ride with you in my next races!

Wodz30 · Jul 23, 2023

This has likely been asked before but how do I restore my SOL config settings after a version update?? I have made 100+ custom changes in SOL Config (in game) and lose everything whenever I uninstall and then install the new version.

Is there a way to avoid having to start over?

I backed up the sol folders from C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\assettocorsa\apps\python before moving to the latest version

I also lose all of my custom weather setups in "Sol Planner" as well

Thanks

racinjoe013 · Jul 24, 2023

Wodz30 said:
This has likely been asked before but how do I restore my SOL config settings after a version update?? I have made 100+ custom changes in SOL Config (in game) and lose everything whenever I uninstall and then install the new version.

Is there a way to avoid having to start over?

I backed up the sol folders from C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\assettocorsa\apps\python before moving to the latest version

I also lose all of my custom weather setups in "Sol Planner" as well

Thanks

The custom sol_config file I believe is located in:

C:\Users\yourname\Documents\Assetto Corsa\cfg\Sol

If you backed up the sol_planner folder from the python directory, then you should still have access to all of your custom weather setups. They would be in the plans and presets folders of the sol_planner directory.

Wodz30 · Jul 24, 2023

racinjoe013 said:
The custom sol_config file I believe is located in:

C:\Users\yourname\Documents\Assetto Corsa\cfg\Sol

If you backed up the sol_planner folder from the python directory, then you should still have access to all of your custom weather setups. They would be in the plans and presets folders of the sol_planner directory.

Thank you very much. I was able to restore my sol_planner presets. Unfortunately lost all of my sol_config presets since I did not know where they were stored. No matter, I made notes for the next upgrade and will be better prepared

Cat__Noir · Jul 24, 2023

Niko11616 said:
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i have the latest version but when i go to weather i dont see the controllers button

same for me... my friend guided me, all good on his side... not working for me and one more friend... we cant figurate it out anymwhere

Peter Boese · Jul 24, 2023

Cat__Noir said:
same for me... my friend guided me, all good on his side... not working for me and one more friend... we cant figurate it out anymwhere

It is related to the CSP version which you use! If you use CSP 0.1.79 then you don't see this. Those new menus come with CSP 0.1.80p218 or later.

Cat__Noir · Jul 25, 2023

Peter Boese said:
It is related to the CSP version which you use! If you use CSP 0.1.79 then you don't see this. Those new menus come with CSP 0.1.80p218 or later.

so we figurated out how to get sol working, but my newest CSP is not working at all. i tried everything with my friend. Sol is ok, but the new CSP (or older ones) not working

Peter Boese · Jul 26, 2023

Cat__Noir said:
so we figurated out how to get sol working, but my newest CSP is not working at all. i tried everything with my friend. Sol is ok, but the new CSP (or older ones) not working

Always install CSP previews manually. Open the zip and EXTRACT the dwrite.dll and the extension folder to AC root folder (steamapps/common/assettocorsa)

If something does not work: you have always the option to reset the CSP settings. Go to your Documents/Assetto Corsa/cfg/ folder and rename the "extension" folder to something different. You can backup it later then. Then restart Content Manager.

Black5oh · Jul 28, 2023

Peter Boese said:
First install the new Content Manager:
https://github.com/gro-ove/actools/releases/download/v0.8.2569.39678/Content.Manager.zip

It will solve the problem with different CSP verions. Then please have a look in the update post. The weather controller selection is different with different CSP versions:

Sol - Updates

www.racedepartment.com

I am still having issues with the sol planner. In my Cm WeatherFx weather style is the only option i have no script controller.

DangerousDan · Jul 30, 2023

OPEL ASTRA G OPC said:
Hi i was wondering is there a way to use sol planner in custom championships.
it works in quick drive but not in the championship. View attachment 681127 View attachment 681126 View attachment 681128

I have the same issue/question.
Anybody have an answer?

UgurBaba · Jul 31, 2023

hello
I would like to install Sol in the video a youtuber says that I need Sol 2.2.3 and that I can get it here on the site but I can't find anything to download where should it be? can someone help me?
need this to install mods for Assetto Corsa!

Thanks in advance

ngl_rama · Jul 31, 2023

write in youre browser how to install sol racedepartment and it should be the first link

Cat__Noir · Aug 1, 2023

Peter Boese said:
Always install CSP previews manually. Open the zip and EXTRACT the dwrite.dll and the extension folder to AC root folder (steamapps/common/assettocorsa)

If something does not work: you have always the option to reset the CSP settings. Go to your Documents/Assetto Corsa/cfg/ folder and rename the "extension" folder to something different. You can backup it later then. Then restart Content Manager.

hello again, all works fine now! we discovered we are missing some parts wich SOL didnt installed by itself

it was some track lights related thing we had to put in manualy... now im running the Pure also and god... thats amazing haha

DangerousDan · Aug 9, 2023

DangerousDan said:
I have the same issue/question.
Anybody have an answer?

I've tried all the recommended fixes but nothing works.
CM 8.2569
CSP 1.80P218
Sol 2.2.9.7
Recommendations?

jub · Aug 14, 2023

Hi Peter,
I have updated everything to the latest versions and I have pure and Sol working ok. I do have one issue with Sol Planner where I can load in a preset from a fresh install but when I run the game again the planner sets the time as 00:00 and the date at 1970. I cannot get it to change even by loading in another preset and I cannot change the time/date manually with the arrow options? Any idea on what could be causing this?

Many thanks,

Jay.