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201. A poll for users
... features so I had a look round for them and tried them out. The ones I don't think are useful at all are: Paper bunching; Stay visible help text; zoom target ring and pad scalebar. Spot zoom seems useful but it's always into the middle of the pad which makes the zoom target ring redundant. Metric- Imperial- scale size calculators- yes keep that for as long as it doesn't interfere with the application's efficiency. The rest are nice features but I'm not too bothered if they go. However DXF Import and Export are the two features of Templot that should be retained to interact with other CAD software. Perhaps other CAD formats could be considered? posted: 3 Jul 2010 12:03 from: Martin Wynne Jonathan Wells wrote: I'd not been aware of these lesser known features so I had a look round for them and tried them out. The ones I don't think are useful at all are: Paper bunching; Stay visible help text; zoom target ring and pad scalebar. Spot zoom seems useful but it's always into ...
... help answer some of the points raised. As the inventor of the 3CP curve plotting tool, I would first like to present the background. The tool was developed due to the need to construct a 5 inch track gauge miniature railway extension hampered by many obstacles to negotiate and limitations to routes available. A simplified large scale version of the tool was constructed, machined and calibrated to forward plot along the centre-line of the intended route, i.e. the tool does not require a centre of radius. Careful track geometry was important, such as transition curves and smooth constant curves as we were carrying people (in many respects like full size railways). This was the only accurate method suitable for solving and controlling the track layout design, which eliminated the variation of individual judgements. Hence, this invention would also work for model railways. 3CP for OO scale track has been designed using complex mathematical solutions. No knowledge of maths is required to use it, and it was designed to be a quick and easy to use physical tool. However, ...
... it will be necessary to sacrifice new scenic expansion in order to commit it to the 'conversion' board. I recognise that, by making this a crossover and so retaining the link to the existing up line, you introduce many more bi-directional roads but we do not envisage a need for this beyond the existing three roads that are already bi-directional 3. Part of the justification for going down the route of 'one fiddle yard per direction' is that it avoids the potential conflicts associated with a double junction. How important is that as a consideration? There would be no conflict if the existing Up and Down were being used, no conflict if the new Up and old Down were being used, no conflict if the new Up and Down were being used. We only create new conflicting moves if we attempt to use the new Down and the old Up together. Our wiring guru thinks it is not too difficult to prevent this happening by using the lie of the double junction turnouts to disable sections of the fiddle yard. 4. There ...
... everyone's images together. You can edit only your own images, so in that view the images are not editable. After deletion, your image will be replaced with an "Image deleted" icon rather than disappearing entirely. This looks a bit untidy, but there is method in the madness -- doing it that way means: 1. any links to the image which may have been posted in forums or elsewhere will still work, and 2. the results in the Detailed Site Search will still work. The latter is important because it is the only way to search the Image Gallery. It is therefore important when adding images to the gallery to give them a meaningful caption if possible. regards, Martin. posted: 31 Jan 2010 13:19 from: Martin Wynne James Moorhouse wrote: Upon viewing images that I uploaded to the image gallery, I noticed that I was unable to select my image, LT-PW-02.PNG. Hi James, The reason your image wouldn't expand is that you included quote characters in the caption. Quote ...
205. FAO. Martin Wynne
... is taking up too much of my life. Sorry. Martin. posted: 13 Jun 2015 09:15 from: Phil O Hi Martin I will have to consider how, if I can, reply to this without giving away confidences, as the subject requires a yes please or no thanks reply. The subject is something that you have indicated elsewhere might be useful to you. As to emails 30 to 40 a day plus spam is about average for me, most ends up being binned, but around a third contain important or useful information, so they all require a quick scan. Cheers Phil posted: 13 Jun 2015 10:42 from: Martin Wynne Phil O wrote: Hi Martin I will have to consider how, if I can, reply to this without giving away confidences, as the subject requires a yes please or no thanks reply. The subject is something that you have indicated elsewhere might be useful to you. As to emails 30 to 40 a day plus spam is about average for me, most ends up being binned ...
... /www.templot.com/martweb/pug_info_1.htm Scroll down to ruler tool on the left menu, and click info or the blue dots. regards, Martin. posted: 1 May 2011 20:25 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, Many thanks for the quick response. Yet again I learn something new, I will read very carefully the Pug info you directed me to, to see what else I've been missing out on. I must say, that it is a big help and will speed things up a little, but more important stop me pulling my hair out in frustration. Apologies for taking you away from more important things. All the best, Brian Nicholls. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> I wish it would...> Position the ruler in the area of current screen about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first-time visitors ...
207. Background Maps
... topic: 3373 Background Maps posted: 16 Jan 2019 14:24 from: richard_t Hi I'm struggling to import a map from NLS. It's URL is: http://maps.nls.uk/view/126523646#zoom=6 &lat=7983&lon=9155&layers=BT Entering a name, and selecting screenshot maps: NLS OS 25-inich GB 1841-1952, and then entering the above URL in the real location box. I changed the zoom level to 6 (from the above URL), and then show map drops me somewhere in Magadan? (actually I'm not sure where it is...) I did manage to grab a copy of the map using the other screenshot map URL, so all's not lost Last edited on 16 Jan 2019 15:42 by richard_t posted: 16 Jan 2019 17:51 from: Martin Wynne richard_t wrote: I'm struggling to import a map from NLS. It's URL is: http://maps.nls.uk/view/126523646#zoom=6 &lat=7983 ...
208. Radstock S&DJR
... incline! A little calculation and experimentation required to get the correct adjacent track offset, but after that it's a doddle to set such an arrangment up in Templot using the 'make double track' functions. A good tip about the crop and combine of the shap file map images- I'll try to remember that one. posted: 8 Sep 2017 14:24 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, Templot can now make these NLS screenshots for you, and scale them to the correct size. However, for screenshots made manually and imported, there is now a calculator tool to help you get them to the right size. Remember to set your gauge/scale first: 2_080908_000000000.png 2_080908_570000000.png The information needed is in the map URL if you still have it or can get it again: http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=18&lat=52.3214&lon=-2.5272&layers=176&b =6 The pixel width of the image is shown below the list on the background shapes dialog. The result: 2_080912_370000000.png ...
... I wasn't quite prepared for the dramatic music! But what good looking stuff they've shown there. There is something about the double-headed steam locos (sorry- no idea what they are, steam is new to me) that really looked the part. Thanks for sharing. Derek posted: 14 Sep 2020 01:14 from: Rob Manchester Derek, Another show this year that we will all miss out on- but hey it is only a few trains and an expensive day out and keeping CV19 under control is more important. The double header's are BR(ex-LNER) B1 locos. You need to get reading up on this steam thing- some say it is addictive Rob posted: 14 Sep 2020 23:30 from: DerekStuart Hello Rob C19 is indeed important, but so is life and not just existing. Thanks. My steam knowledge is limited- to me a K1 and B1 look the same, for example. However, you're right they are addictive. I've studied many photos of Whitby and they all include A6, ...
... when using background maps posted: 21 Jan 2019 16:42 from: richard_t I find the classic grey colour scheme the easiest to work with when using transparent maps as background shapes. As the railway lines are black on the map, but the rails in templot are a nice bright cyan. But, and I'm guessing here, as the colour scheme is only 8 bit, the background map isn't as "nice" as it is with a 16 bit colour scheme. I guess the "nice-ness" isn't that important, but I find it a little easier on the eye. posted: 21 Jan 2019 18:49 from: Martin Wynne richard_t wrote: I find the classic grey colour scheme the easiest to work with when using transparent maps as background shapes. As the railway lines are black on the map, but the rails in templot are a nice bright cyan. But, and I'm guessing here, as the colour scheme is only 8 bit, the background map isn't as "nice" as it is with a 16 bit ...
... have to go back in a hurry posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:45 from: Martin Wynne RedgateModels wrote: Thing is Martin, when even for me it's an hour round trip to Marcway for materials you don't want to have to go back in a hurry Hi Ian, Just buy double the number you first thought of. Martin. posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:42 from: RedgateModels of course when you are telling "Santa" how much money he needs to leave behind the counter then it becomes even more important to get the guesstimate right.... posted: 30 Dec 2011 18:43 from: R A Watson RedgateModels wrote: of course when you are telling "Santa" how much money he needs to leave behind the counter then it becomes even more important to get the guesstimate right.... Thats easy, just follow H M Goverments procurement rules; add 50% then double the ensuing total! Wally Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your ...
... files. Many thanks for contributions. PDF is the preferred format for uploads. (Note that hints and tips related to track building go in the existing Trackbuilding topics area instead.) Development doings is a discussion area for members who are helping with the development version of Templot. There are some access restrictions on this. Non-members of Templot Club will not be able to see any of it. All Templot Club members can read the topics, but only members of the development group will be able to post messages. Important 1: If you receive emails direct from Templot Club and want to receive emails from these new forums, please remember to add them to your Emailed Messages settings at: http://85a.co.uk/forum/my_account.php?watched_forums=1 Important 2: If you receive emails via the Templot email group on Yahoo, please note that the Development doings topics will not be transmitted to Yahoo. If you want to receive those topics by email, you can do so direct from Templot Club only. Make the Emailed Messages settings ...
... forget this. 1. Start off by clicking this background> background images- help menu item. 2_160711_100000000.png You will then see this: 2_131128_200000001.png Click the background shapes button at the bottom. A background image is called a picture shape. It is comprised of two components: a container rectangle, having specified overall dimensions and a specified position on the trackpad, and a raster (bitmap) image which is stretched to fit inside it. This is loaded from an image file, from a scanner or camera or wherever. It's important to understand these two separate components, because the container rectangle may sometimes appear empty, and it is possible to change the image which it contains without changing its size or position. After clicking the background shapes button, this dialog will appear: 2_121236_080000001.png 2. To add a new shape, first click the new shape tab. 3. Enter a name for the shape, which will appear in the list of shapes. 4. Click the option for the type of shape, in this case a picture shape. 5 ...
... GeoffJones Hi James In the 2MM Scale Association we have some jigs very like your proposed jig for filing and assembling crossings so you might find some comments on their usability helpful. The jigs and methods mentioned here are all described in detail and illustrated in "Track How it Works and How to Model It", which is available from the Association at 2mm.org.uk. For filing crossing tapers we have simple jigs made of Tufnol very much like your jigs at the edge of the plate. Ours also have a simple clamping device which is important. With FB rail you might not need a clamp, but you would need very strong finger pressure to stop the rail moving along with the file. I also find that there is a tendency for the rail to tip sideways and this results in a skew taper. They also do not cater for switch tapers. I recommend a jig based on the same principles as those described by Howard in message 8928 here. These jigs are very easy to build using wood and styrene sheet. There is, however a very important ...
215. Printing preferences
... topic: 3381 Printing preferences posted: 4 Feb 2019 22:52 from: Bob Allison Hello all. I have searched high and low for answers to the following questions, without success, so I'm hoping someone out there can help. 1. Is there any way to supress the text that is printed just inside the trim margins (" page starts at", "page ends at" etc)? It always conspires to hide important details like the crossing nose or the tips of the switch blades. 2. Can I change the printed colour of the track in Sketchboard fit-to-page output. Thanks in advance, Bob posted: 4 Feb 2019 23:41 from: Martin Wynne Bob Allison wrote: 1. Is there any way to supress the text that is printed just inside the trim margins (" page starts at", "page ends at" etc)? It always conspires to hide important details like the crossing nose or the tips of the switch blades. 2. Can I change the printed colour of ...
... thing you had in mind? Thanks Trevor, that's great! Those new notes refer to the second diagram, so ideally they would go directly below it. Also the green boxes are intended to be "Handy Hints" rather than definitive explanation. I think those notes would be better as plain text. I will let you do that. If you get stuck just ask. Don't forget it's a wiki, so if you mess up it's dead easy to return to the previous version. Getting the information in place is more important than making it look pretty. It's handy to include a link to the Wiki pages when posting messages here. For those who don't know, we are talking about this page: http://templot.com/templot_wiki/index.php?title=Check_rails_and_wing_rails Just to add that everything on the Templot Wiki is self-contained on the Templot web site -- you are not linked to anywhere else on the web when using the Templot Wiki. I installed the same software as on the well-known Wikipedia web site so that ...
... and truly clear of the adjacent running line. Ian Last edited on 13 Aug 2020 11:55 by ikcdab posted: 13 Aug 2020 12:34 from: Martin Wynne ikcdab wrote: I wonder why this type of catch was used in these positions. prob to make sure the trapped vehicle is well and truly clear of the adjacent running line. Hi Ian, The advantage of providing a full turnout and/or spur as trap points is that the derailed vehicle may damage itself, but won't damage the track. That's important if it is in a running line such as a goods loop, so that the line can be quickly returned to traffic with still functional catch points. But a full V-crossing in a running line is subject to wear and requires regular maintenance. The lift-over type of crossing is much less expensive, and ideally never requires any significant maintenance at all. According to David Smith in his GWR track book, these GWR Type E catch points were "commonly used at the outlets from goods loops specially installed during ...
218. Sketchup
... > outline extension marks and then rebuild the background. This puts proper ends on the timbers in 3D. You can change the timber thickness (to show just an inch above the ballast, perhaps) in real> timbering> timbering data..., but this is a template design change, and can only be made individually on the control template. Other unwanted details can be omitted in the DXF dialog -- set the colour to none. Off to play with Sketchup -- I didn't realise it had a DXF import.... regards, Martin. posted: 26 Sep 2007 13:04 from: its_all_downhill Have to say Sketchup is my favourite App, apart from Templot of course, and was with it pretty my much from day one.. was funny when the focus switched from Macs to PC when I guess they realised that they could make a lot more money from it.. and then being taken over by Google must have been there nirvana. But I too use it for mocking ideas up and it is so ...
... card which then acts as a drilling template during installation. I've yet to see how well this works, but the photo may explain it better. I have a few building boards mad from Contiboard with roughly 1" square timber underneath, and any drilling goes right through the lot! 105_111333_460000000.png posted: 11 Mar 2010 18:50 from: Dellboy Paul Thanks for that. Sorry the pre-ballasting didn't work out. Derek posted: 12 Mar 2010 10:35 from: Dasatcopthorne Hi Brian. I only use rivets in important places the retain the gauge and at the ends of rails. ie where cuts will be made to insulate the crossing, at the point of the crossing, at the centre point of each checkrail, one sleeper before the trailing end of a wingrail etc. The rest are plastic/bonded. At the tips of the blades, the first two slide chairs under each blade is a brass one soldered to the stock rail and superglued to the sleeper. Hope this helps Dave Smith posted: 12 Mar 2010 11:15 ...
220. Straws in the wind
... knowingly or unknowingly); and as such may be satisfied with purely social networking devices. Normal business users require word processing, photo-manipulation and spreadsheets at least. In addition there is a vast user base of people who require input methods more precise than current touch screens. I'm reasonably certain that business needs, professionals and hobbyists will ensure the continuation of Laptops and PCs though we we may see a bigger shift to Linux variants if Microsoft& Apple ignore their roots. As such niche programs like Templot become more not less important. Last edited on 10 Sep 2015 19:18 by dave turner posted: 31 Mar 2014 18:48 from: gsmorris I use a windows tablet with templot mist of the time. Not a problem and a plug in screen when not on the road a lovely experience. Fingers mouse and pen and keyboard as wanted. Actually used an I pad for several yeasts now as a remote accesses and no problems either. But the windows or dell or HP tablets with windows are all good. Templot is an up close ...
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