MSTs Shape File Manager 2.5 is designed for transportation agencies and companies of all sizes, including:

folder directly into the SFM25 folder. The program must find this file in its own directory to function. : Double-click to start the program. : Some antivirus software may flag files. This is a common false positive for this tool. Windows 10/11 Fix

Unlike basic compression tools, SFM25 allows for surgical edits to your shape files: Compress/Uncompress : Easily toggle files between binary and text formats using FFEDITC_UNICODE.EXE Scaling & Shifting

If you get this error when clicking the .hta file, ensure it is set to open with Microsoft HTML Application Host (mshta.exe), not just a standard web browser.

: If SFM continues to struggle with specific files, tools like Route_Riter or "Zipper" can be used as alternatives for uncompressing problematic shapes. Operating System Compatibility

Use the browser to find the .s file in your MSTS TRAINS or ROUTES folder. Uncompress: Click Uncompress to make the file editable.