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... topic: 2030 Hiding background templates posted: 24 Jul 2012 22:57 from: acoake Having a helix in my track plan, I am finding it difficult to identify where each level of the helix is located. This makes it difficult to select where to insert turnouts etc and also makes the printed track plans very difficult to follow. Does anybody have a method for doing this, or would Martin please give some consideration to providing a facility for doing this? Many thanks Allen Oakes posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:12 from: Martin Wynne Hi Allen, There are several ways to do this: 1. Change the templates to centre-line-only templates, or 2. wipe them from the trackpad, or 3. Save them in a separate .box file, or 4. Show them in a less prominent colour. Group them all first, then: 1. Change the templates to centre-line-only templates: geometry> track centre-lines only menu item for the control template, followed by geometry> modify group ...
562. Brain failure
... : 2029 Brain failure posted: 24 Jul 2012 11:02 from: Phil O I appear to be suffering brain failure this morning. I have added platforms to the track plan and opened up sketchboard and added a few items there, but for the life of me I can't remember how to change the fill colour of them in either sketchboard or trackpad. Can anyone remind me please? 38_240559_360000000.png 38_240601_070000000.png Cheers Phil posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:44 from: Martin Wynne Hi Phil, For the sketchboard, exported files and printed templates: output> output drawing options> platform edge colour... output> output drawing options> platform infill colour... output> output drawing options> platform infill style> menu items. For the trackpad: trackpad> trackpad background options> trackpad background templates colours> normal background platforms colour... menu item. (There is no platform infill on the trackpad, outlines only.) regards, Martin. posted: 24 Jul 2012 13:15 from: Phil O Thanks Martin Phil Parts of ...
... topic: 2806 Using Templot Template as a permanent track base posted: 13 Dec 2015 11:46 from: brianod Hi, I have been building track using Templot for a while but until now I have used the paper template as a temporary base and so I have printed onto 80 gsm A3 paper and glued the sleepers with paper glue such as Prit Stick and then removed the paper template when the section of track is complete usually by spaying the paper with water. Obviously I then have to be very careful when moving the track section to the baseboard. I understand that a number of members build the track sections permanently on the template using heavier paper and then ballasting over the paper template once the track is laid. I have just purchased some 160 gsm A3 paper from Staples and can see the advantage of this method of track build- much less chance of damage to the completed track section when either trying to remove the template or moving the section to it's final location. Not wanting to re-invent the wheel, my question is what ...
... , going to be far too big so what I have done is shortened and simplified the principal and I know it will fit my baseboard. Yes I could have sketched the same thing but I'm not the world's greatest draughtsman and that would still need scanning and scaling. My problem with Hellesdon (which I was otherwise quite pleased with) was where things joined up. I will have a look at the swell function, which I had tried to use but without a transition and see how that impacts the latest manifestation. The printed templates are superb. Regarding Hellesdon I'm grateful for your offer but yes, I think that for a plan based on the prototype that is now past. One day I'll have more room....maybe. There was an ideal property on Escape to the Country the other day. An old school in Luxulyan which had been modernised and there was effectively a 'long gallery' (Elizabethan style) in the roof one side. (NB I don't watch EtotC- but Mrs S does) Best wishes Richard Parts of Templot Club ...
... do 1913_071508_470000000.png This one is actually (I think) outside the transition curve. I have tried quite a number of times to get this working but am having serious problems getting the angle of the crossing anywhere near the right one! I must be doing something silly- can anyone help. Another problem coming up) Paul posted: 8 Feb 2011 09:52 from: Alan Turner Templot dosen't do what you want at present. The easiest way is to simply overlay the two curves and then hand sketch the crossings on the printed template. There is a topic on here that takes you through the steps of making what you want. Try here: topic 1113 Alan Last edited on 8 Feb 2011 09:57 by Alan Turner posted: 8 Feb 2011 10:27 from: Paulr1949 Alan Thanks for pointing me in that direction- I've downloaded the pdf to look at more closely when I have more time. I was thinking that perhaps I would have to put some straight track in between two transition curves to get what I wanted, but will ...
... gauge track with a 1:7 Frog. The other drawing is a single line drawing of the station which appears to be to in the proper perspective horizontal and vertical when I drop onto Google Earth. I believe I need to approach this systematically. 1) Create a new Custom Gauge, 2) Create a standard template for turnout and track geometry and timbering, 2) Record this new template as a library, 3) Import the station track plan background into a new box, 4) Create full track template, print and build. In order to become more proficient with TEMPLOT, I need to learn the nomenclature, because it took me some time to move the peg to the frog point (FP) in order align the geometry as best as possible. Where is there a place to learn the acronyms? I am still working on item 1 and 2. I imported the Turnout template to the background, then rescaled the image by measuring off off a known dimension. I started modifying the gauge and a GWR old style hinged template ...
... XF -- 31.0mm gauge, 1.2mm flangeways. Gauge tools are available from C&L but this is not recommended, it doesn't work. The check gauge is wrong for current wheels. S7 -- 33.0mm gauge, 1.0mm flangeways. This is exact scale from the prototype. For S7 wheels only. Full details and gauge tools from the ScaleSeven group: http://www.scaleseven.org.uk The track gauge affects the length of turnouts, so for accurate track building you need to convert your Templot track plan to your chosen gauge before printing the construction templates. Click the gauge> other gauges... menu item, then convert group button. regards, Martin. posted: 2 Mar 2014 18:08 from: Murryb Martin Thanks for the reply, O-MF, Will the turnouts, Kits from C&L still work. Murry posted: 2 Mar 2014 22:14 from: mike47j In the standard C&L parts the V crossing and wing rails will be set at 1.75mm not the 1.5mm needed for 0-MF. A 1 ...
... how to do that -- how to make sure that everyone knows it's there? cheers, Martin. Martin My instantaneous, but not thought through reaction at 5.00am is this. When you do an update you oblige us to install it, couldn't you do the same with a summary of the changes you've made? Any regular user will be only too pleased to look to see if his or her requests have been included in your latest incarnation! I suspect that I missed it because at the time I just dipped in to print off something and was in a hurry. I'm probably missing out a fundamental flaw in human nature in this reply, which means my thoughts are far too simplistic and won't answer your problem. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Kind regards Andrew posted: 26 Aug 2018 22:25 from: Martin Wynne Andrew Duncan wrote: When you do an update you oblige us to install it, couldn't you do the same with a summary of the changes you've made? Any regular user will be only too pleased to look to see ...
... : 2881 Export .dxf with rail foot posted: 24 May 2016 07:41 from: PaulTownsend I am using the export to .DXF function and want output to include the rail foot that can be drawn for flat bottom rail. I have been using this with the rail foot defined as 5mm wide which gives a good simulation of 4mm scale Broad Gauge baulks. I now want to laser cut the baulks so need to be able to create a cutting file from CAD that just shows baulks i.e "rail-foot". The print to paper function works fine, showing rail head as usual and optional rail foot too. I had assumed the .dxf output would include rail-foot. AFAICS it doesn't. I am a bit pushed for time to get a lot of baulks cut and BG track laid for an upcoming exhibition. Can I ask a pretty please to Martin to enable the rail-foot to .dxf in such a way that it appears in CAD as a separate layer? posted: 24 May 2016 08:19 from: Martin Wynne Hi ...
570. Making crossing vees
... end yet, but file a notch in it to receive A as shown. The filing does not need to be very accurate. C is any scrap bit of rail or etched kit waste, soldered on top of the rail for stability while handling. Unsolder or cut off after installing the vee in the turnout, and then the surplus vee rail ends are trimmed back as required. Hold the rails down on the edge of a small block of wood using a penny washer on top and a screw. Stick a bit of printed template on the block as a guide. If you don't have a penny washer to hand you can drill a hole in an old coin. Assemble as shown using 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. The washer may get sanded along with the rail, but no matter. Turn the vee round or over to make the second cut. The result is as shown after making two ...
... 17 from: Jamie92208 I've just spent the evening checking clearances on my Lancaster Green Ayre layout where we laid the first length of 6'radius track. I used a 60' coach and found that the end overhang was exactly the same as the centre overhang. In 0 gauge this came to 14mm. I had set my track centre's at an overscale 90mm as opposed to a scale 80mm, on purpose and we found that there was still about 6mm of clearance between two similar vehicles on the bend. The same can be done by printing out a few templates, cutting a piece of plasticard to the shape of a coach and drilling 3mm holes at the bogie centres. You can then use these holes to sight through onto the track centre lines on the printout. Hope this is helpful. Jamie Last edited on 16 Apr 2010 23:19 by Jamie92208 posted: 17 Apr 2010 03:11 from: Martin Wynne Thanks for jogging my memory Jamie. I have an unfinished video for Derek. I made the video weeks ago but haven't found time to write ...
... , you can press the INSERT key on the keyboard before moving to the next template, or click the top tool-button which has two orange down arrows. But most of the time there is no need to do that because all of the tools> make... functions do that for you. If you have finished work on your first template it is extremely likely that your next operation would be to click one of those functions. The NEW tool-button is primarily for use when you want to create and print individual templates, rather than when designing a track plan. You need to read the docs and watch some of the videos. Please read the download page at: http://templot.com/downloads/download.htm With the best will in the world, I can't write a complete Templot manual as a reply here. I'm very sorry that great swathes of the docs, and many videos, are out of date and waiting for me to update them. That's why Templot is free to use. As a starting point you ...
... this is because, as I have already mentioned, it explains in detail every single step (instruction) needed to make the formation, and also because the document contains a considerable number of screenshot illustrations, suitable post processed and marked up with appropriate information, showing just about every significant point at each instruction operation, hence a very large number of pages. The document will of course, be finally posted in PDF format, which will reduce the actual file size down to a manageable size, but I am concerned that for printing out it may be a little large. I decided to have a go at such a form of document, because I hope it will give some encouragement to the beginner and novice (and perhaps others) by explaining the process in such a way as never been done before (takes too much time and patience to do this way), but I think that anyone should be able to follow the step by step instructions without problem and produce a very accurate curved scissors crossing formation template. Also once the beginner or novice ...
574. Straws in the wind
... on a hobby electronics system such as the Raspberry Pi? Martin. Last edited on 3 Feb 2014 22:53 by Martin Wynne posted: 3 Feb 2014 23:04 from: Trevor Walling Hello Martin, I would suggest tablets are too small for using something such as Templot.Besides the screen size, there is also the issue of a physical keyboard being absent.My grandchildren have them but their use is very limited really.Games and touch screens seem ok but using a plug in keyboard without a larger screen would be/is a nightmare.Getting something printed out would lead to even more complication.I am not saying it would be impossible but the permutations of difficulty would be even worse than with a pc.The grandchildren always prefer a pc for doing things if that alternative is available. Trevor. posted: 3 Feb 2014 23:22 from: Rob Manchester Martin Wynne wrote: A while ago I was wondering if there is a long-term future for programs such as Templot.... Martin. Martin, You will be pleased to know that I think many users of Templot ...
... topic: 2060 Yet another Y turnout question posted: 24 Sep 2012 12:36 from: Tim Allsopp Hi folks I've managed to generate and print simple LH& RH 7mm scale 31.5mm gauge(O -MF) turnout templates,but how on earth do I generate a symmetrical Y turnout with a crossing angle of 1 in 2?I've looked through the tutorials and forums but being a complete computer novice they left me more confused than when I started!Can anyone please tell me how I can generate this template? Thanks in advance Tim posted: 24 Sep 2012 14:06 from: wcampbell23 Hi Tim As others will no doubt confirm the prototype railway did not use symmetrical turnouts- these are really the invention of model railway manufacturers. You may be better to think in terms of a turnout with a curved main road. Do you really want a turnout with a crossing angle of 1 in 2? The radius of the curves would be very small- a quick play with Templot gives a radius of about 9 inches for a straight turnout ...
576. My First Points
... : How long have you been using Templot? Is it possible these templates were derived from some originally created in version 0.68.c (March 2001) or earlier? In later versions I changed the check rail dimensioning, and this may be a bug in the normalizing code. Off to have a look. Hi Martin, I think I got Templot in 2007 or so, I had to upgrade to the current pug shortly afterwards. Now you mention it the little grey cells report an oddity that may be relevant- I noticed when printing the template for these points that on the hard copy it states "Project: Town Central". I have no idea where that name comes from, it's certainly not one I've created or imported. I've had a play with the other points, and all seems fine- it's just this set that are having problems. Cheers Richard Edit: I really don't think this is a OS issue since you discovered the strange numbers for check rail lengths etc presumably on Windows of some flavour, and I found the same with Wine ...
... topic: 2785 Problem with 3D dxf file in Sketchup Pro 2015 posted: 14 Nov 2015 20:13 from: keithj15 I have tried several times to make a 3D dxf file of my track to bring into Sketchup, but it seems I am missing a trick in the export/render settings because I keep getting tabs at the ends of the sleepers. These match the extended lines you get on the sleepers when printing out a template to construct track work, where they are quite useful. However they do nothing for the look in a 3D rendering. I also have AutoCAD, and can see the extended sleeper guides there too, so I know it must be something I need to change in Templot in order to remove them. Can someone please tell me what I am missing or where I have got wrong. I have attached a DXF file showing the problem Regards Keith Attachment: attach_2173_2785_On30_test.dxf 183 posted: 14 Nov 2015 20:25 from: Martin Wynne Hi Keith, In the generator menu: 2_141522_570000000.png 1. untick outline extension marks menu ...
... may like the look of these new book-form maps from AZ: http://www.az.co.uk/?nid=527 Martin. posted: 5 Jun 2012 00:13 from: Rob Manchester Thanks Martin, well spotted. Trying to turn over a double sided OS map whilst sitting in the driving seat of your car isn't easy either. Rob posted: 5 Jun 2012 13:19 from: Nigel Brown I find the digital OS maps on PC very useful (I use the ones from Anquet). You can print out bits you want, at the size/scale you want, and draw on top of them. Cheers Nigel Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Off track> OS Explorer maps in book form 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 ...
... 14:12 from: Roger Henry Video link please? Or have I got myself lost again?: _) posted: 9 Dec 2016 16:37 from: JFS Oops, it's my age you know... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =YH2ZC9rbxSw posted: 10 Dec 2016 11:49 from: Roger Henry Thank you for that Sir. Interesting and evocative. Desperate days. Contrails and all. The Black and White gives the film some nice atmosphere (The Germans had all the colour print). A London bus does look a tad odd when seen in B and W. posted: 10 Dec 2016 16:51 from: Jim Guthrie I remember the Underground system not being much changed when I started work in London about twenty years later. Jim. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> strange turnout at bodmin 1960's about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot ...
... grid scale is 1ft squares) 2297_211444_570000000.png 2297_211242_380000000.png The catch point will be installed between the double slip and the Barnstaple single line to protect same. The maximum curvature on the passenger lines is 20 chains throughout with a 40mph speed restriction as per the period prototype Plymouth route at Coleford jnc. 2297_211243_260000000.png The single slip at the entrance to the yard will facilitate a run round manouvre in the platforms. 2297_211244_050000000.png 2297_211453_170000000.png I've narrowed the track centre gap on the main lines through the station and double junction too as the spacing appeared too generous when printed. The above close up showed the change of direction in the down main to be fairly dramatic so I've now used the 'easement from straight' feature in 'transition curves' to improve matters, see below 2297_221200_280000000.png Cheers Dave Attachment: attach_1448_1962_st1.PNG 198 Last edited on 22 May 2012 17:34 by Dave M posted: 23 May 2012 11:39 from: Martin Wynne Hi Dave, Which version of Templot are you using? If you download Templot2 it is easy to create diamond-crossings where you have the plain tracks overlapped ...
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