Asset Metadata Files
Replace the missing KUID number with the KUID number of your substitute asset.
Many Trainz creators host content on independent blogs, freeware websites, or payware storefronts instead of the DLS. If an asset is hosted externally, the standard Content Manager will not find it. This is where dedicated third-party KUID databases come in handy. TrainzKUIDIndex (The Gold Standard) kuid search trainz
: A trailing number used in the KUID2 format to indicate updates. For example, version :1 is newer than version :0 . How to Perform a KUID Search
A unique number chosen by the creator to identify that specific asset. Asset Metadata Files Replace the missing KUID number
While specialized tools existed in the past, many users report that are currently the most effective tools for finding obscure assets. Simply copy the full KUID string (e.g., <kuid2:523:19723857:1> ) into the search bar. If the asset exists anywhere on the internet, the search engine will likely find the hosting page.
Right-click on the broken asset and select . This is where dedicated third-party KUID databases come
Before diving into the search process, it helps to understand what you are actually looking for. KUID stands for (a legacy name from the original developers of the simulator engine). Every route, session, locomotive, rolling stock, tree, track segment, and sound file has its own unique KUID.
Find the missing KUID and replace it with the KUID of a similar, working asset from your library.
For example, the KUID2 <KUID2:171456:38001:1> represents version 1 of the asset with User ID 171456 and Content ID 38001 . If the creator later fixes a bug and releases a new version, it would become <KUID2:171456:38001:2> . The game's internal logic handles the obsoletion, making version management seamless for the end-user.