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This page is for any technical regarding any of the Rayman games. If any information you're seeking isn't available here you can ask for help on the forums or in the discussion. Remember to always keep a copy of the original files when replacing any files in case they don't work.
This page is for any technical information regarding any of the Rayman games. If any information you're seeking isn't available here you can ask for help on the forums or in the discussion. Remember to always keep a copy of the original files when replacing any in case they don't work.


== Rayman 1 (PC) ==
== Rayman 1 (PC) ==
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=== Missing soundtrack ===
=== Missing soundtrack ===
Due to the limited space on discs, some of the ports, such as [[Rayman Forever]], is missing a lot of the soundtrack. In Rayman Forever the soundtrack files can easily be replaced by the full soundtrack files.
Due to the limited space on discs, some of the ports, such as [[Rayman Forever]], are missing a lot of the soundtrack. In Rayman Forever the soundtrack files can easily be replaced with the full soundtrack files.


[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kUlVxNXpVdk04QjQ/view Rayman Forever full soundtrack files]
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kUlVxNXpVdk04QjQ/view Rayman Forever full soundtrack files]
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== Rayman Gold/Designer ==
== Rayman Gold/Designer ==
[[Rayman Designer]], also known as [[Rayman Gold]], is featured in several packs such as [[Rayman Forever]] and [[Rayman Collector]]. While the game itsel runs on MS-DOS like Rayman 1, the actual Mapper program is a normal .exe file.
[[Rayman Designer]], also known as [[Rayman Gold]], is featured in several packs such as [[Rayman Forever]] and [[Rayman Collector]]. While the game itself runs on MS-DOS like Rayman 1, the actual Mapper program is a normal .exe file.


'''Save files:'''
'''Save files:'''


*.SCT files - {install directory}\PCMAP - Save information for the new levels.
*.SCT files - {install directory}\PCMAP - Save data for the new levels.
*RAYKIT.CFG - install directory - Contains all in-game settings such as controls and volume.
*RAYKIT.CFG - install directory - Contains all in-game settings such as controls and volume.
*Levels are saved withing the world folders in the install directory.
*Levels are saved within the world folders in the install directory.


'''Configuration files:'''
'''Configuration files:'''
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=== Failed installation ===
=== Failed installation ===
On some copies of the game, most notably Rayman Gold, the installer may report that the installation failed. In some cases however, it did actually succeed. To keep the installed files you'll need to close the installer using the task manager or else it will automatically remove them.
On some copies of the game, most notably Rayman Gold, the installer may report that the installation failed. Despite this, sometimes it will actually succeed. To keep the installed files you'll need to close the installer using the task manager, otherwise it will automatically remove them.


=== Importing map errors ===
=== Importing map errors ===
Sometimes the Mapper program won't import maps if they're from another directory. This can easily be fixed by places the map file in the RayKit directory and then importing from there.
Sometimes the Mapper program won't import maps if they're from another directory. This can easily be fixed by placing the map file in the RayKit directory and then importing from there.


=== Trojan in RayKit files ===
=== Trojan in RayKit files ===
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=== Missing configuration file (ubi.ini) ===
=== Missing configuration file (ubi.ini) ===
Sometimes the configuration file isn't added properly during installation. To add it manually you'll have to create a folder called "ubisoft" in the RayKit directory and then create a file named ubi.ini and add this:
Sometimes the configuration file isn't added properly during installation. To add it manually you'll have to create a folder called "ubisoft" in the RayKit directory and then create a file named ubi.ini in this newly created directory containing this text:
<pre>
<pre>
[OSD]
[OSD]
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== Rayman 2 (PC) ==
== Rayman 2 (PC) ==
[[Rayman 2]] can be made to run on mac by following this tutorial: [[Rayman 2 on Mac|Rayman 2 Mac]]
[[Rayman 2]] can be made to run on Mac by following this tutorial: [[Rayman 2 on Mac|Rayman 2 Mac]]


'''Save files:'''
'''Save files:'''


*Slot{Slot number} - {install directory}\Data\SaveGame - Save information for save slots.
*Slot{Slot number} - {install directory}\Data\SaveGame - Save data for save slots.
*Current.cfg - {install directory}\Data\Options - In-game options and save slot display info.
*Current.cfg - {install directory}\Data\Options - In-game options and save slot display info.
'''Note:''' If you want to copy saves from one PC to another it is recommended to copy the config file as well due to it containing the save slot names. It can however be adjusted manually in the game afterwards as well.
'''Note:''' If you want to copy saves from one PC to another it is recommended to copy the config file as well due to it containing the save slot names. It can however be adjusted manually in the game afterwards as well.
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=== Controller not recognized ===
=== Controller not recognized ===
Place the .dll file in the game directory.
Place the following .dll file in the game directory.
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kcm1SWjh3UXpNZGc/view Rayman 2 controller patch]
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kcm1SWjh3UXpNZGc/view Rayman 2 controller patch]


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=== Changing resolution ===
=== Changing resolution ===
The game resolution can be changed by manually editing the ubi.ini file or running the configuration program. Setting the aspect ratio to anything other than 4:3 will mess up the menus. The Better Rayman 3 patch fixes this issue by allowing true widescreen.
The game resolution can be changed by manually editing the ubi.ini file or running the configuration program. Setting the aspect ratio to anything other than 4:3 will mess up the menus. The [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12854 Better Rayman 3] patch fixes this issue by allowing true widescreen.


=== Controller not recognized ===
=== Controller not recognized ===
Place the .dll file in the game directory.
Place the following .dll file in the game directory.
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kZjQzSXMzcXQ5c2c/view Rayman 3 controller patch]
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kZjQzSXMzcXQ5c2c/view Rayman 3 controller patch]


=== Changing camera controls ===
=== Changing camera controls ===
Sometimes the game may not recognize when you've changed the camera controls i the configuration program. This is most likely due to the configuration program only changing one ubi.ini file while the game is reading the other one. Simply copy over all content from the one being changed to the other one to have the changed come into effect in the game.
Sometimes the game may not recognize when you've changed the camera controls in the configuration program. This is most likely due to the configuration program only changing one ubi.ini file while the game is reading the other one. Simply copy over all content from the one being changed to the other one to have the changes come into effect in the game.


=== Windowed mode ===
=== Windowed mode ===
By changing the 1 in the ubi.ini file before the resolution to a 0 you can enable the game to run in windowed mode.
In the ubi.ini file, by changing the number before the resolution from 1 to 0 you can enable the game to run in windowed mode.


== Rayman Raving Rabbids (PC) ==
== Rayman Raving Rabbids (PC) ==
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'''Save files:'''
'''Save files:'''


*{Slot name} - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Rayman Raving Rabbids - Save information.
*{Slot name} - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Rayman Raving Rabbids - Save data.


'''Configuration files:'''
'''Configuration files:'''
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</pre>
</pre>
From there you'll only need to change WindowedMode to 1 instead of the default 0.
From there you'll only need to change WindowedMode to 1 instead of the default 0.
'''Note:''' It's not recommend changing the other values as they can be changed properly from the games main configuration tool instead.
'''Note:''' It's not recommend changing the other values as they can be changed properly from the game's main configuration tool instead.


== Rayman Origins (PC) ==
== Rayman Origins (PC) ==
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'''Save files:'''
'''Save files:'''


*{Slot name} - C:\Users\{username}\Documents\My games\Rayman origins\Savegame - Save information.
*{Slot name} - C:\Users\{username}\Documents\My games\Rayman origins\Savegame - Save data.


'''Configuration files:'''
'''Configuration files:'''