Namdoc:Introduction to the RHW

The RealHighway(abbreviated RHW), formerly Rural Highway, is a mod which utilizes an unused, unfinished network that Maxis left in the game's files, reintegrated into SC4 by the NAM Team, to create a series of highway networks of varying widths. Despite its former name, it has evolved beyond the original scope of the project, into an all-purpose highway network. Coupled with the Modular Interchange System (MIS), it allows for a highly-customisable and modular network with nearly complete freedom in the creation of custom interchanges.

Installation

IMPORTANT!!! IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO CREATE A BACKUP OF YOUR CITIES AND YOUR PLUGINS FOLDER IN THE EVENT THAT SOMETHING GOES WRONG. IF SOMETHING DOES GO WRONG, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RESTORE YOUR PREVIOUS FILES. In order to install the RealHighway Mod using the NAM Installer, simply select the option for it. If you choose to install it at another time, you can simply rerun the installer.

The following plugins are optional for the RHW:

• Regional Transportation View Mod: Enables the RHW to be visible in the Regional Transportation View.
• RHW Roundabout Arrow Reduction Plugin: Hides the arrows found on the OWR Roundabouts when MIS crosses with them.
• Euro Textures: Replaces the RHW’s default North American Textures with European-styled textures. Different styles of Euro Textures are available.
• Alternate Arrow Textures: Replaces the arrows found on the RHW Cosmetic Pieces with different-styled arrows. Different styles of arrows are available.

The following NAM Plugins are recommended to install along with RHW:

• Hole Digger and Ground Raiser Lots. These are standard with the NAM and can be found as an installer option.
• Bridge Height Mod. This sets the height requirement for bridges to be 0, making it easier to build bridges in more places.
• RHW Bridges. These should be selected by default if RHW is selected.
• Any Slope Mod, as long as it is also RHW-compatible. Note that the NAM does not include slope mods. Certain third-party slope mods may not have a slope exemplar written for RHW.)