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... excellent as your program with all its richness and accuracy- so this is a way to get a basic job done for a power user who is going to spend the time to design a handbuilt segment in Templot (or outsource that work, I suppose) but wants to incorporate that simply into a larger design (or upgrade part of an exiting plan). Ultimately, using our new easements, just as we have enabled the dragging and rotating of connected objects like turnouts and turntables and the easement(s) auto-adjust, I want to allow the complex trackwork that has been designed in Templot to be able to be "nudged" as a unit without requiring reconnection and retain smooth connection. So, with that as background, what I am interested in exploring with you further is this- Whether it would help a user to have defined peg positions in the background template (I hope I got that wording right) at the boundaries for a whole new Templot design (we could pass over the edge conditions of a station throat, for ...
... //templot.com/martweb/pug_info_1.htm Scroll down to ruler tool (about 2/3rds way down). That page is linked from that big link in the yellow bar above Templot Club. It's old, old, old, and the images and script seem to have gone missing, but the information is all there, and more on the next page: http://templot.com/martweb/pug_info_2.htm It will all get updated into the new Templot Companion one day, I promise. When using the mouse actions to adjust the ruler, you don't have to keep going back into the menu. Just click the mouse action icon to toggle between the two ends: 2_241310_590000000.png If you lose the mouse action by needing to zoom, press BACKSPACE to get back to the last mouse action. You can drag-pan the trackpad while a mouse action is in force using the middle mouse button. There are several similar toggles between two related mouse actions on that icon. For example F6 on the 1st or 2nd radius in a transition, or moving ...
403. Templot program code
... : 22 Feb 2018 22:18 from: Martin Wynne Jim Guthrie wrote: What coders might want to see is your code that generates the rail and sleeper lines. Hi Jim, OK, here is some of that. First a bit of explanation. The core turnout calculations take place on a left-hand straight turnout: 2_221547_480000000.png All the dimensions for this are global variables calculated by a routine called gocalc (the generator). This is called many, many times while Templot is running. For example if you are adjusting the crossing angle with F9, it will be called every time Windows reports the mouse having moved one or more pixels on the screen. The variables are global so that they can be used anywhere in Templot if needed. For example the variable bnx is the x dimension to the blunt nose, g is the track gauge, etc. All the dimensions are in mm to extended precision (80-bit, 10-byte). After being curved to the required main road radius and transformed (shifted/rotated) ...
404. Making crossing vees
... as shown using a spare printed template as a guide. Double-stick tape can be used to hold the rails in place. Use high-temperature solder because the rail gets hot while sanding. Using high-temp solder also reduces the risk of it coming apart later if you are using soldered track construction. Hold the assembled vee down on the edge of a small block of wood using a penny washer on top and a couple of screws. Stick a bit of printed template on the block as a guide: 2_181049_190000000.png Adjust the fulcrum screw until it is a couple of thou higher than the rail. Check that the rail being sanded is held firm. A penny washer is a large washer with a small hole. They are sold as backing washers for pop-rivets, fixing canvas, etc. If you don't have a penny washer to hand you could drill a hole in an old coin, or use something else. Turn the vee round on the block to make the second cut. The result is as shown after making two cuts ...
... topic: 2990 214b changes- customized V-crossing settings posted: 25 Feb 2017 12:19 from: Martin Wynne For 214b there is a new modify group to match function on the customized V-crossing settings: 2_231416_150000000.png This works the same way as other modify group to match functions -- the selected group of background templates are modified to match the current settings on the control template. Note that for the check rails and wing rails this refers to these unadjusted basic prototype settings, ignoring any "shoved" check rail adjustments for a specific template: check_wing_rails.png For an individual background template this is also available on its menu: 2_250717_210000000.png Thanks to Rick for suggesting this function. More in this topic: topic 2985- message 21149 More about these check and wing rail settings here (scroll down): http://templot.com/companion/check_and_wing_rails.html Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> 214b changes- customized V-crossing ...
... back as required. Assemble the vee as shown using high-temperature solder because the rail gets hot while sanding. If it gets too hot stop and dip it in a bowl of cold water. Using high-temp solder also reduces the risk of it coming apart later if you are using soldered track construction. Hold the assembled vee down on the edge of a small block of wood using a penny washer on top and a couple of screws. Stick a bit of printed template on the block as a guide: 2_181049_190000000.png Adjust the fulcrum screw until it is a couple of thou higher than the rail. Check that the rail being sanded is held firm. A "penny washer" is a large washer with a small hole. Also known as mudguard washers or repair washers. They are sold as backing washers for pop-rivets, fixing canvas, etc. If you don't have a penny washer to hand you could drill a hole in an old coin, or use something else. Turn the vee round on the block to make the second ...
407. Changes in 218d
... zone. p.s. it is not related to 218d, it has been in Templot from the beginning. But much worse on Intel processors than AMD. cheers, Martin. posted: 5 Mar 2018 02:10 from: Martin Wynne p.s. John, a more detailed reply here: topic 1391 479_260758_150000000.jpg Martin. posted: 5 Mar 2018 02:45 from: John Palmer Wow, never expected a response at this early hour and so soon after my posting! Many thanks, Martin, I will try to make the adjustments necessary to prevent a recurrence of this. Possibly involving that Max Spiral chap being 'spoken to', if necessary. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Changes in 218d 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. indexing link for search engines back to top of page Please read this important ...
408. Radial lines?
... . 8. for the X1 dimension enter a slash/. This will select the pre-set, which in this case is the location of the spacing-ring. 9. ditto for the Y1 dimension enter a slash/. 10. for X2 and Y2 enter any dimensions you like, preferably somewhere near the track template. 11. a new line shape will be created. 12. click the modify shape tab. 13. click the mouse actions:> move corner 2 button. 14. now you can adjust that end of the line to wherever you want it, by mouse action. The first end (corner 1) will remain on the radial centre. 15. don't forget to save your .bgs file. regards, Martin. posted: 12 Apr 2017 15:16 from: Martin Wynne p.s. Richard, After all that, it occurs to me that a quicker way might be to shove a dummy timber on the track template: 1. add a bonus timber. 2. move it along by mouse action to ...
... topic: 3199 Missing timbers and sleepers. posted: 27 Jan 2018 20:43 from: Phil O Hi Martin I have just inserted a turnout in plain track and a lot of timbering is missing, I have had a look in shove timbers, but the restore all timbers, is greyed out. The plain track was created as a branch track from the turnout on the right and curved until i could make a transition with the tandem on the right and adjusted to fit. I then "inserted turnout in plain track". The result is shown. 38_271536_300000000.png I'm using Win 7 pro. I have attached the box file. I hope that I've got the right one. Thanks Phil Attachment: attach_2626_3199_tandem_doodle_201 8_01_27_2039_34.box 236 posted: 27 Jan 2018 20:58 from: Martin Wynne Hi Phil, See: http://templot.com/companion/3_way_tandem_turnouts.php The created tandem will be comprised of partial templates. When you work from them in further track planning, for example to create a crossover, the partial-template settings will propagate into your ...
... an easyment function. Is there any tutorial explain this curvature definition? Thank you in advance posted: 24 Apr 2017 22:08 from: Martin Wynne Hi Panos, The transition curve terminology for Templot is explained on this page: http://templot.com/martweb/gs_geometry.htm#transition It's an old page, but still mostly valid. The 4 basic settings are: first (1st) initial radius second (2nd) final radius length of the 1st radius section length of the transition zone section There are mouse actions to adjust each of these. trans_marks.gif What are you having trouble doing? regards, Martin. posted: 25 Apr 2017 19:22 from: Panos Tsirigotis thank you very much. I wouldn 't say trouble. Its that when I am trying to make a transition curve, templot asks me where on the template do I want the transition to be aligned. (1st or 2nd radius and sometimes depending on the curvature and/ or the radius the transition is invalid. Regards Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable ...
... that the framework I'm using means the MDF acts like a drum. I've had a look at Woodland scenics track underlay but reckon it's not firm enough for handlaid track. Nigel Last edited on 15 May 2017 12:25 by Nigel Brown posted: 15 May 2017 14:55 from: stuart1600 I'm intrigued as to why Sundeala seems to be so out of fashion these days. It's unique facility of enabling you to just push pins in to secure track work still seems to be worthwhile to me- and if you need to adjust something subsequently it's easy to extract the pins. Once you've hammered a pin into MDF it's pretty much there for good. Is there some drawback to Sundeala that has eluded me? I hope not, as I've just invested in a load of 8'x4' sheets for my "long-in-the-planning-finally-to-be-built-layout" Regards, Stuart posted: 15 May 2017 15:06 from: Martin Wynne stuart1600 wrote: I'm intrigued as to why Sundeala seems to be so out ...
... rail joints in the wing rails, and to the end of the vee rails, relative to the centre of the "A" timber under the crossing nose. And the spacing from the joints to the adjacent timber. This information is normally available from the prototype data. The position of the blunt nose relative to the centre of the "A" timber is set in the blunt nose menu item. timber_spacings_899x436.png More info about all this: http://templot.com/companion/timber_spacings_overview.html The switch drive mark cannot be easily adjusted. It is not intended to represent the stretcher bar, it is intended to mark the template for the drive slot in the trackbed. If it is unwanted or not in the required place it can be turned off -- untick the do> switch drive mark menu item. regards, Martin. posted: 20 May 2017 00:09 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, Thank you for the reply. I hadn't understood the meaning of the V crossing customization options but now I see the way forward with this. ...
... to a generic V-crossing before continuing, you can. Unlike the other tools, the make tandem function is only a partial aid, it can't really be otherwise. There is still quite a lot to do afterwards, and if you prefer to build a tandem from scratch you can of course do so. I suspect that some experienced Templot users will continue to do that rather than use the auto function. The advantage of a regular V-crossing over generic is that you can fine-tune the lead length by adjusting the crossing entry straight. This allows the timbering to be aligned, which avoids a lot of subsequent timber shoving. p.s. if/when OpenTemplot is released, everyone can have a go at improving the tandem function and/or adding other functions. cheers, Martin. posted: 3 Jun 2018 09:51 from: Phil O Thanks Martin, It was only idle curiosity that I asked. Phil Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot ...
... (or with some wheels, any) checking at fixed K-crossings at the flat angles suitable for adding slip roads. Even straight slips are tricky. One solution is to change to narrower 1.0mm flangeways as 4-SF (00-SF), the same as EM. You can do that on individual areas of trackwork without needing to change the rest of the layout. But if you do that you MUST reprint the template in 4-SF for the reduced 16.2mm gauge and rebuild from scratch, don't try to adjust an existing slip or diamond from 16.5mm to 16.2mm because it will be too long between the vees and it will be physically impossible for the rails to align properly. Templot can now create slips, including curved ones, with a couple of clicks. But even after all that it is still going to be tricky with fixed K-crossings for a curved slip. The much better solution and strongly recommended is to build it as a switch diamond with movable K-crossings instead. That is actually much easier to build because ...
... gap ratio remain the same. In practice this means only the proto gauges convert closely: S7- S- P4- Proto87- S2 etc., and even then there may be some tiny differences. For other gauge conversions there are likely to be some slight mismatches, overlaps or gaps between the pointwork templates which need tidying up. But usually this is much quicker to do than starting again from scratch. The plain track templates will always convert exactly, so these shouldn't need changing and make a useful guide in re-adjusting the pointwork templates to fit. If you change the scale, and you have used a background map or scan as a guide, note that this will need scaling up or down to match the new model scale. First on the background shapes dialog, on the picture options tab, change the scaling lock option to grid. Then select the picture shape in the list, and on the modify shape tab, click the scale by... button. Enter the required percentage change as: new scale in mm, ...
... -space the sleepers to match the rail joints on the templates. If not, for unjointed bullhead, select a custom slot, click the custom settings... button above. Set a dummy "rail length" which is equal to the sleeper spacing of 28", and have a single sleeper spaced at half that distance 14" from the dummy "joint". Then click the real> plain track options> rail-joint marks> none menu option. If that doesn't quite match the flexi-track, adjust the 28" accordingly. regards, Martin. posted: 7 Oct 2017 23:23 from: madscientist thanks, generally I find it quite easy to flare the ends of my 00-SF points as i just lay the last few chairs using a standard 00 gauge. for collections of points I retain the 16.2 throughout and only flare back at a plain track end thanks for the tips posted: 7 Oct 2017 23:35 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: thanks, generally I find it quite easy to flare ...
... programs. Why folks use these instead of the one provided (free) by Microsoft is a bit of a mystery. What have you changed on your system since you last used Templot successfully? Because Templot hasn't changed. You may have changed something in the Windows Firewall or network settings. The Firewall normally allows outbound connections from any program unless set otherwise. You may have something blocking templot_2.exe This web page has some info on the Windows Firewall settings: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-10/adjust-windows-10-firewall-settings/ Or you may be using an anti-virus program which installs its own firewall? In which case you would need to refer to the relevant docs. The object of the exercise is to allow the program templot_2.exe to connect to the internet. regards, Martin. posted: 9 Oct 2017 22:38 from: Mick Ralph Thanks Martin. I am sorry that you have had to spend your valuable time on this- I very much appreciate that you can't help on Windows ...
... Rob, Who might that be? I am in fact just making some screenshots to reply to this shortly. Martin. posted: 10 Oct 2017 18:21 from: Damien Morris Quoting is not easy on this forum, rich text editor is not making my life easier Martin. You can make double slips directly from the Tools>Make Slip>Make Double Slip menu option. Yes true, but I decided to make a diamond from intersection as i'm going over a drawing. I have not yet figured out how to adjust the angles on all 4 parts of a slip. I suspect somebody may come and suggest you practice the basic aspects of Templot before jumping in at the deep end. b94fdb16c6249fcda05eed8275b9dad9.p ng Dunno, does this count? The track plan you have is from LNWR days( no date but quite likely circa 1890) so you may want to consult later plans if you intend modelling the station in LMS or BR days. 4011f6671d6b633b028536d1d0260903.p ng This image I found, shows a Bedford TJ series? in the background. So Circa 1958- ...
419. MERG CBUS system
... and pinch the cable to double it back on itself and then coil that doubled section up. The the interference created in the turns in one direction will be cancelled out by the turns in the opposite direction. The alternative is to site a driver adjacent to each servo and drive it via twisted pair from a CANACC8 or MIO OUT. There is a Servo1 board for SM components and I updated Davy Dick's EzyRemote with a PCB to create an EzyRemotePCB that can have a relay fitted to switch the common crossing. It can be adjusted using a remote box that gets plugged into the board so you can see the points as you twiddle the knobs. Details of both on the wiki. Fraser posted: 29 Oct 2017 18:33 from: FraserSmith Hi Andrew That's a very neat trick with your circuit. I've not seen anything like that suggested in the two and a half years I've been a member of MERG. As I noted above I've gone for a different solution but it does share the length of twisted pair wire!! Cheers Fraser Attachment: ...
... from: Andrew Howlett Martin, I was originally going to use Peco track, hence GOG-F, and then I was persuaded to build my own using C&L. Since then, a couple of people in the Exeter club have mentioned about 0-MF, but nobody seems to use it, everyone using Peco track! When it was mentioned I did wonder about trying it, but then I have already ordered the crossings and blades from C&L. I believe the crossings are soft soldered so I could adjust the flangeways. Can anyone advise a source of 0-MF track gauges? Would I need to change gauge in Templot, or could I use the 0-F printouts with 0-MF trackgauges? My previous 0-gauge experience was some 60 years ago with Hornby tinplate. A lot has changed since then! Andrew. Martin Wynne wrote: Hi Andrew, I see that you have adopted the GOG-F standard. Are you aware than many (most?) handbuilders of 0 gauge track now prefer the ...
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