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==Installation==
 
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Aurora versions are labelled vX.Y.Z, where X.Y represents the latest database patch (for example, v1.9) and Z represents the latest executable patch (for example, v1.9.5).
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'''Operating system''': Microsoft Windows, however, people have manged to run it under Wine on Linux.
 
'''Operating system''': Microsoft Windows, however, people have manged to run it under Wine on Linux.
  
'''Number format''': If you are living in a country which uses the comma (,) for decimal separator, then while playing Aurora you have to switch the Regional Settings of your computer over to US or UK or another country that uses the period (.) as the decimal separator. This is done automatically when using the Portable Aurora package.
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'''Number format''': Aurora is a hobby project coded for use on a UK computer. Therefore, you will need to change your decimal separator to a period, rather than a comma, for optimum performance. Otherwise you will suffer invalid string errors.
  
 
'''Minimum resolution''': The minimum resolution required is 1440x900. A higher resolution or multiple monitors will allow you to see more windows at once. There exist some utilities and approved mods that allow you to play the game with a smaller screen.
 
'''Minimum resolution''': The minimum resolution required is 1440x900. A higher resolution or multiple monitors will allow you to see more windows at once. There exist some utilities and approved mods that allow you to play the game with a smaller screen.

Revision as of 02:33, 15 May 2020

The latest version of Aurora can be found on the forums. There are two stages to installing Aurora: download the base game, and download any patches.

Installation

Aurora versions are labelled vX.Y.Z, where vX.Y.0 represents the latest database patch (for example, v1.9.0) and vX.Y.Z represents the latest executable patch (for example, v1.9.5).

Installation for C# Aurora

1) Download the v1.5.1 Full Installation from this forum thread.

a) Unzip it into the folder of your choice (we will call this the Aurora folder)

2) Download the latest database patch (as described above)

a) Delete the file named "AuroraDB.db" in your Aurora folder and replace it with the "AuroraDB.db" from this patch.
b) If there is no following patch, delete the file named "Aurora.exe" and replace it with the matching one from this patch.

3) If there is an executable patch (as described above), download the latest one.

a) Delete the file named "Aurora.exe" and replace it with the matching one from this patch.

System Requirements

Operating system: Microsoft Windows, however, people have manged to run it under Wine on Linux.

Number format: Aurora is a hobby project coded for use on a UK computer. Therefore, you will need to change your decimal separator to a period, rather than a comma, for optimum performance. Otherwise you will suffer invalid string errors.

Minimum resolution: The minimum resolution required is 1440x900. A higher resolution or multiple monitors will allow you to see more windows at once. There exist some utilities and approved mods that allow you to play the game with a smaller screen.