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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Test Drive 6 - cover.png | |cover = Test Drive 6 - cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Pitbull Syndicate}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Pitbull Syndicate}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Accolade}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|North America}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|North America}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cryo Interactive|Europe}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cryo Interactive|Europe}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 1999}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Test Drive }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = Test Drive 6 | |strategywiki = Test Drive 6 | ||
+ | |mobygames = test-drive-6 | ||
|wikipedia = Test Drive 6 | |wikipedia = Test Drive 6 | ||
|winehq = 5796 | |winehq = 5796 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Has problems playing music on Windows Vista and above. See [[#Music is not present|"Music is not present"]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\PlayerData\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\PlayerData\|{{p|game}}\Replay.*}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Test Drive 6 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Test Drive 6 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Enable by default |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = High (+300) fps makes the game move at an unplayable speed and boggles the camera |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Unable to be adjusted |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Test Drive 6 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Test Drive 6 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effect, music. | |separate volume notes = Effect, music. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = Available only in local retail release. | |notes = Available only in local retail release. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Music is not present=== | ||
+ | {{ii}}In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on newer versions of Windows | ||
+ | {{++}}Completely restores and fixes issues with the playback of music | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html|title=mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] | ||
+ | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | ||
+ | # Copy <code>drmclien.dll</code> into the game's installation folder. | ||
+ | # Right-click the <code>ApplyPatch.bat</code> and run it as administrator. | ||
+ | # '''Download the''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1211-divx-311-audio-codec/ DivX 3.11 audio codec] | ||
+ | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | ||
+ | # Right-click the <code>DivX_Register.exe</code> and run it as Administrator. | ||
+ | # Launch the game | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the text in the console window is red, then you need to run the <code>ApplyPatch.bat</code> as Administrator | ||
+ | {{ii}} Your antivirus might stop the file from executing, you may have to click "More info" and then "Run anyway" | ||
+ | |||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative install of the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html|title=mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|collapsed=yes|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] | ||
+ | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | ||
+ | # Copy <code>drmclien.dll</code> into the game's installation folder. | ||
+ | # Make a new directory in <code>C:\Windows\SysWOW64\</code> called <code>Windows-Media-Source-Filter</code> | ||
+ | # Copy <code>drmclien.dll</code>, <code>strmdll.dll</code> and <code>dxmasf.dll</code> from the .zip file to the <code>Windows-Media-Source-Filter</code> folder | ||
+ | # Run <code>DSFMgr.exe</code> as administrator and register the <code>dxmasf.dll</code> in the <code>Windows-Media-Source-Filter</code> folder. | ||
+ | # '''Download the''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1211-divx-311-audio-codec/ DivX 3.11 audio codec] | ||
+ | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. | ||
+ | # Run <code>DivX_Register.exe</code> as Administrator. | ||
+ | # Launch the game | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This modification does not affect Windows Media Player file playback adversely | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low frame-rate and graphical glitches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 8/10. | ||
+ | {{++}} Stablizes gameplay along with fixing graphical glitches. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectDraw wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat|title=GitHub|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/tag/v0.2.1 DirectDrawCompat] wrapper. | ||
+ | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into the game's installation folder. | ||
+ | # Launch the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectX wrapper|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | Install [[dgVoodoo_2#DirectX_2-8|dgVoodoo 2]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game runs too fast=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60FPS |ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set monitor on 60hz.|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | |||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The game crashes without a message (eXtra Klasyka's release)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the executables with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2570-test-drive-6-fixed-executables-for-extra-klasykas-release-of-the-game/ modified ones].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2023-01-17}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 7 | |direct3d versions = 7 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Requires Windows Media Player 6.4 media features and codecs. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink Video | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Windows Media Source Filter |
− | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = Bink Video v0.9d |
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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|minDX = 7.0 | |minDX = 7.0 | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 7 compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 7 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 13:27, 25 July 2023
Developers | |
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Pitbull Syndicate | |
Publishers | |
Accolade | |
North America | Infogrames |
Europe | Cryo Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Racing |
Series | Test Drive |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Test Drive | 1987 |
The Duel: Test Drive II | 1989 |
Test Drive III: The Passion | 1990 |
Test Drive: Off-Road (series) | |
Test Drive 4 | 1997 |
Test Drive 5 | 1998 |
Test Drive 6 | 1999 |
Test Drive Le Mans | 2000 |
Le Mans 24 Hours | 2001 |
TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed | 2002 |
Test Drive Unlimited (series) | |
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends | 2012 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Has problems playing music on Windows Vista and above. See "Music is not present".
General information
- Official game site from Internet Archive
Availability
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\PlayerData\[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\PlayerData\[Note 2] <path-to-game>\Replay.*[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Stretched. Menu is always rendered at 640x480. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enable by default | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High (+300) fps makes the game move at an unplayable speed and boggles the camera | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Unable to be adjusted | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effect, music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Polish | Available only in local retail release. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Music is not present
- In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on newer versions of Windows
- Completely restores and fixes issues with the playback of music
Install the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec[3] |
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Notes
|
Alternative install of the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec[4] |
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Notes
|
Low frame-rate and graphical glitches
- DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 8/10.
- Stablizes gameplay along with fixing graphical glitches.
Use a DirectDraw wrapper[5] |
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|
Use a DirectX wrapper[citation needed] |
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Install dgVoodoo 2 |
Game runs too fast
Limit the Framerate to 60FPS[citation needed] |
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|
Set monitor on 60hz.[citation needed] |
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The game crashes without a message (eXtra Klasyka's release)
Replace the executables with modified ones.[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | Requires Windows Media Player 6.4 media features and codecs. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Windows Media Source Filter | Bink Video v0.9d |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 7 compatible | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2023-01-17