Click on File > Open or use the import button. Browse your computer to select the .cdp file you wish to extract.
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Do you have a specific error code when your extractor fails? Share the exact message in community forums like the Trainz Forums or r/Trainz, and ensure you mention which Trainz build (e.g., 117009) you are using.
Extraction work is for repair, personal improvement, and learning —not for piracy.
While using a CDP extractor is generally straightforward, you may occasionally run into errors. Here is how to handle the most common issues:
Inside a CDP file, you will find:
Download a clean CDP from the Download Station, fire up your chosen extractor, and start exploring the raw DNA of Trainz assets.
If you have ever downloaded a locomotive, a route, or a scenery asset, you have encountered a CDP file. But what happens when you need to peek inside? What if an asset is faulty, or you want to customize a texture, or recover a lost file from an old backup?