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... wrote: Please report fail code 24 Hi Joe, Sorry about that. Many thanks for reporting it -- it's not often we get a fail code reported. It means I can jump into the program code and see what's happening. I will get back to you. regards, Martin. posted: 11 Apr 2008 02:58 from: Martin Wynne Hi Joe, You have discovered a serious bug which has remained undetected for 10 years. The CTRL+ Z REA resets don't work properly if the control template contains a custom switch, and don't work at all if the control template contains a custom gauge/scale setting which has not been adopted into the gauge/scale list. However, I'm a little puzzled about what you were trying to do. Resetting to an REA B6 makes no sense for a narrow-gauge turnout. That's the default startup setting for UK-pattern standard-gauge bullhead track. Thanks again for reporting the bug. I will get it fixed. regards, Martin. posted: 11 Apr 2008 04:57 ...
182. Another one lost
... 21 from: JFS Hello Martin, Well, maybe you do just shake your head and move on- you can't win 'em all and you don't need to. Matt M makes some good points, The worrying thing about the statement to which you refer is not that one person gives up, but rather that Templot gets a name for being hard to use/ non intuitive/ user unfriendly etc. Even its most ardent supports find that a hard charge to refute in truth. However, Matt M seems to be blaming the customers- always a bit high-risk and the "younger generation" are always the future! But you are asking yourself the tough question "perhaps I am failing somewhere" but I think you already know the answer to that- documentation! I too get plenty of "it does not work as I expected..." from the people who use my software but in 99% of cases I am able to respond "if you look in section xxx of the Help Documentation you will see that... ...
... :38 from: Alan Turner Martin, I replied earlier but permit me to have another bite of the cherry. The software business model that I am used to and accept is that the software publisher; 1. Publishes the software 2. supports the software in so far as bugs are concerned. By that I mean they acknowledge the reported bug and flag it for correction in the next software release, or if serious provides a patch. If applicable a "Work-around" can be provided. I don't believe that customers can expect anything else. I am amazed at the free upgrades as well. Bug fix upgrades fair enough but increased usability? What you are doing, and forgive me I know its your business and no one else's, is doing that and also at every opportunity telling your customers how to use the programme and also doing free design consultancy work. You will say that comes about by not having a proper manual (you've said that before). I say what do you expect for £50! There is more than ...
... 36". Or if you prefer to work in mm, 1:24 on 38mm rail gives a planing length of 912mm. Initially I want to learn how to shorten the in and out roads. I've removed as many sleepers as the software will allow. You've rather lost me there. Which rails do you want to shorten? Templot will allow you to remove as many timbers as you wish, but usually the idea is to have the right number of them anyway. You shouldn't need to remove any timbers on a custom design for a simple turnout. At present you have the timbering of the switch in a bit of a muddle. There is a tutorial video showing how to create a custom narrow-gauge turnout in this topic: topic 376 It's for a 2ft gauge turnout at 7mm/ft model scale (same as 0 gauge) so not directly comparable to your requirements (although the switch deflection is the same, 1:21). regards, Martin. posted: 14 Dec 2012 17:19 from: Brian Nicholls Mike ...
... guide. (Unless the printing firm say different, of course. Some printers are now 42" width.) By the way, I noticed that you haven't done much timber shoving! Admittedly it's a long job to shove a large plan like that, but it seems a shame to have a full print made containing timbering conflicts. As a trial I installed a driver for a 36" DesignJet printer. Such printers cost typically around 2K, so the driver is all you're getting at present! I set up a "custom form" in WindowsXP for a page 36" wide x 240" long (3ft x 20ft) and the DesignJet driver happily accepted it. For information about how to set up custom forms, see my previous message at: topic 224- message 1096 Then in TurboCad I opened your DXF file and set up to print it on the DesignJet at 36x240 Landscape. Here are the dialogs. You can see in the preview area that your plan is too wide to fit the white paper area: gordon_print2.png gordon_print1.png You will notice ...
... : That is what I would like to do, create the template in Templot. I guess I should start with your O14 example and work the dimensions I have into it? Bruce Wilson Barrie, Ontario posted: 24 Nov 2008 18:05 from: Martin Wynne Bruce Wilson wrote: That is what I would like to do, create the template in Templot. I guess I should start with your O14 example and work the dimensions I have into it? Hi Bruce, Yes, there is a video showing how to customize a narrow-gauge template in this topic: customizing narrow-gauge If your available dimensions don't match the Templot scheme, try guessing typical sizes and then comparing the results in the info panel with your known dimensions. regards, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Import DXF Into Templot? about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: ...
... = 16.0 wing rail reach length (turnout-side)= 16.0 check rail overall length (main-side)= 52.0 check rail overall length (turnout-side)= 52.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- minimum radius on this template= 3845 mm( 151") total angular swing on this template=[ -3.29] degrees([ -1 in 17.37] RAM) (in main road) -- -- -- -- -- -- nominal gauge: custom-a custom settings (a) -- -- -- -- -- -- template location on pad: [size=] rotation: X= 0 Y= 24.0 K=[ -353.47] degrees( 1 in 8.73 RAM) shift: X= 2939.77 Y= 195.81 [size=] peg: X= 3249.99 Y= 269.06 K=[ -356.16] degrees( 1 in 14.89 RAM) rail-end: X= 2939.77 Y= 219.81 [size=] radial centre: ...
... the listed pages can be clicked to go to the relevant page, although that's not immediately obvious.) I remember sometime last year you put up some On30 trackwork. I did have a quick look round but could not find it. Could you pinpoint this please? It's in the "Samples and examples" section (maybe you were searching using letter O instead of 0 zero?): 0n30 example file There is more discussion about 0n30 (0n16.5) in this topic: narrow gauge templates in 7mm and a video about customizing narrow-gauge templates in this topic: customizing n.g. templates See also: 7mm Narrow Gauge Association web site regards, Martin. posted: 26 Nov 2008 13:42 from: Martin Wynne Brian Lewis wrote: On30 fascinates me. It is so far from the disciplines of 1936 GWR in 7mm that I am sure I will have a go one day. I may start planning a layout. p.s. Brian, There is a very impressive 0n30 layout on this page at RMweb (lots of pictures): Whiteoak ...
189. Platforms
... of the platform shown in Sketchboard? I have tried all sorts of permutations to get a concourse area to match the platforms. Cheers Phil posted: 27 Apr 2013 15:14 from: Martin Wynne Hi Phil, You can change the colour of the platforms at output> output drawing options> platform infill colour... menu item. However, at present that colour is not saved between sessions, so it's probably better to change the sketchboard infill colour to match -- on the above colour dialog click the Add to Custom Colors* button. Then on the sketchboard you can set the same colour by clicking it on the custom colour boxes on the left of the dialog. Alternatively you can copy the RGB numbers manually -- 244, 236, 220. *sorry about the American spelling, fixing that would require a lot of programing work on the Windows Common Controls. Years ago I wrote some code to pick a colour from under the mouse anywhere on the screen, which is very useful. Unfortunately I can't remember where I saved it ...
190. First Slip Attempt
... of points (blade tips). The drive stretchers would usually be located on each side of the central timber. The switches always work together in opposition, so you can save some motor cost by arranging a rocking crank from a single motor. To make a double slip, simply repeat the process of adding a slip road, swapping the TCP and MCP positions for the additional slip switches. Also change the half-diamond settings for shortened check rails and extended timbers to those for a double slip. If you do any customizing, make sure the slip switches are far enough from the V-crossing to allow room for both points (blade tips) to stand open between the wing rail fronts at the same time. They normally move over together, but may need to be both open during testing and maintenance. regards, Martin. posted: 15 Apr 2013 07:47 from: Stephen Freeman Martin Wynne wrote: Charles Orr wrote: I intend to use to use servo motors to drive the slip. Where would you suggest attaching the tie ...
... to explain it is going to create a page full of ifs and buts below. The prototype rail lengths and timbering for K-crossings varies a lot, and for movable K-crossings (switch-diamonds) prototype info is almost impossible to find for angles shorter than about 1:9. There are also significant differences between bullhead and flat-bottom designs. For Templot I tried to simplify it by providing: 1. some default settings which look about right in most cases, and 2. the option to set custom rail lengths if you know what you want. But some of this is still a work-in-progress on my to-do list. My excuse is that I'm still waiting to find some definitive prototype information. The rail joints change because for movable K-crossings, Templot sets a single default wing rail length of 36ft (total). This differs from the defaults for fixed K-crossings, which vary according to the K-crossing angle. You can move the rail joint by going to real> ...
... topic: 349 New video -- Aligning a string of templates over a centre-line posted: 3 Mar 2008 13:18 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, There is a new video showing the align function being used to convert an existing string of templates to a new centre-line. If they are standard templates it is usually easier just to align fresh ones as required. But if these templates have been customized for your design, they can be copied and re-aligned as shown without losing the customizing. In the video the diamond-crossing is aligned onto a transition curve. To ensure accuracy of the K-crossings it is better to re-create the second half-diamond as shown, rather than copy the first one. The video was made using 091c and shows some of the other changes in that version. Download link: align function video (6 minutes, 8MB) align_video1.png align_video2.png regards, Martin. posted: 3 Mar 2008 17:32 from: Peter Ayre Hi Martin, Another video masterpiece and it ...
193. Single Slip
... information about all this, click: topic about switch-diamonds. Ask again if you need more. regards, Martin. posted: 12 Feb 2009 12:27 from: Martin Wynne p.s. Scott, Here is an excellent picture from Mick Nicholson showing a flat-bottom double-slip with movable K-crossings: fb_movablek_dslip.jpg© thanks to Mick Nicholson regards, Martin. posted: 12 Feb 2009 13:01 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I've built 2 of these curved double slip in O-FS for a customer and one in P4, if anybody is interested I can look out the boxfiles for same. posted: 12 Feb 2009 13:17 from: Scott Willis Hi Martin Thanks for the information, it just goes to prove that you never stop learning. I take it, except for adjusting timbers/check rails, that my Single Slip is fine the way it is? I am modelling the North British Railway c1909-1913. Can I assume that Switch Diamonds were around during this period? I know Jim Guthrie recently ...
... , should I continue to use my original version of Templot or should I go for the new free download version? Hi Paul, You don't have to choose, you can have both and use whichever you prefer at any time. They are two separate programs. If you download and install Templot2 it won't affect your old version -- you will have two Templot icons on the desktop. There is a lot of new stuff in Templot2 and I'm sure you would find some of it useful. For example if you are creating custom narrow-gauge templates, being able to adjust the check rails by mouse action* is a great help. There is a full list of all the new features at: topic 1511- message 9413 *This and the other new features are not supported in the older versions, so it is inadvisable to create templates in Templot2 and then reload the file in the older versions. They will load, but the results may not be what you expected. Another point to bear in mind is that it is now over 12 ...
... FORWARD-SLASH). Wait a few moments for the video to load over the image: Music© Kevin MacLeod But if it means changing a radius or transition curve I'm afraid you can't do anything except work on each template individually to align them over a new centre-line. The video below shows the align function being used to convert an existing string of templates to a new centre-line. If they are standard templates it is usually easier just to align fresh ones as required. But if these templates have been customized for your design, they can be copied and re-aligned as shown without losing the customizing. In the video the diamond-crossing is aligned onto a transition curve. To ensure accuracy of the K-crossings it is better to re-create the second half-diamond as shown, rather than copy the first one. The video was made using 091c and shows some of the other changes in that version. Download link: align function video (6 minutes, 8MB) align_video1.png align_video2.png For more discussion of this ...
... . That definitely rules out photocopy paper, in my experience! Even if you use a "dry" method, the paper absorbs moisture from the air and can buckle and distort. I used to use roll paper but got bored of trying to get it to feed My current method to reduce the number of sheets is to use A2 board (somewhere around 250gsm) cut in half lengthways, so giving a single sheet the same size as two A4 sheets end to end (210mm x 594mm). I then set a custom paper size in the printer driver and off I go! For the printer you mention (Epson, not the place in Surrey) you might be able to use the same principle with A1 board to give effectively a single sheet equivalent to two A3 pages end to end (297mm x 840mm) if your custom paper size allows that. Once I have the printout, it's varnished with Ronseal to protect it, then trackbuilding starts. Hope some of this is helpful! posted: 21 Dec 2012 19:33 from: ...
197. Go slow on a Mac
... topic: 2129 Go slow on a Mac posted: 28 Dec 2012 16:40 from: Simon Dunkley Have had occasional problems with Templot running on a Mac via Crossover, in that some activities cause Templot to proceed very, very slowly, and occasionally just sit there and hang. Anyway, all I am trying to do at the moment is specify a new custom rail length and sleeper spacing, and if I can get to the spacing from the first sleeper to the second sleeper, I am doing well. The data entry window is active, and indeed is sitting in front of everything else and completely immoveable. Earlier I managed this, but when trying to alter the sleeper width to something non-standard, the session just hung on me, and I had to force quit it. OK, it may be that there is something specific to my installation, but it may indicate something more generic- I recall Martin mentioning something about maths calculations. posted: 28 Dec 2012 17:58 from: Martin Wynne Hi Simon, There ...
... each time there is an update? When I restarted after the latest TDV it came up with T55 and asked me to select my track standard. When I printed a template it said that the printer was not calibrated, even though I had done it previously (or is it my fault and I should have saved these settings?) If it is the case that the update does not memorise your previous settings is it possible to have a check list of items to check so that we do not forget to reset all our custom settings. Thanks Arthur posted: 8 Mar 2012 11:06 from: Martin Wynne LSWRArt wrote: Hi Martin Do you have to reload all your settings each time there is an update? When I restarted after the latest TDV it came up with T55 and asked me to select my track standard. When I printed a template it said that the printer was not calibrated, even though I had done it previously (or is it my fault and I should have saved these settings?) Hi Arthur, Updating TDV makes ...
199. Templot docs
... not a public slanging match. Martin. posted: 29 Jan 2010 21:23 from: Peter_Hirons Oh dear! This is getting exceedingly tiresome! I've kept out of this up to now as it is really nothing to do with me, but I feel some sympathy with both sides of the "discussion". Firstly I must say I have great respect for both parties- Martin for producing a unique piece of software, and Brian for building a successful business in an area where many have failed. I am a satisfied customer of both. My day job is (and has been for the last 30 years) as a Technical Author, writing mostly computer software documentation and help systems. I know how long it takes to work through software and document everything it does, and there will always be some fool who tries to use it in a "creative" way. Probably because of the years I have spent using other software, I struggled at first with Templot, but persevered and got there in the end. Martin, can I suggest ...
... topic: 1250 Changing rail length/sleeper spacings posted: 20 Sep 2010 12:36 from: phileakins Having done some research on LCDR rail length and sleeper spacings in the period 1860/1880's I now find that my carefully put together templates are totally wrong! I have played with the custom generator and can create what I want, but then I will need to apply it across the entire workpad. There is no equivalent "Convert Group" in the custom track generator- is there a quicker way of applying the new specification across all the templates than one at a time? Thanks. Phil posted: 20 Sep 2010 12:44 from: Martin Wynne phileakins wrote: is there a quicker way of applying the new specification across all the templates than one at a time? Hi Phil, Yes, put the settings you want in the control template, and then use the modify on rebuild option. See: message 6531 regards, Martin. posted: 20 Sep 2010 12:51 from: phileakins Brilliant- thanks for the quick reply ...
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