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... . Use the convert and make split functions instead to create plain track. If you mean this video -- rough sketch starter video -- all you need to do is start with your custom file. Copy one of the turnouts to the current/control template, do template> convert to plain track, then geometry> straight if not already, and off you go following the video. When you get to inserting a turnout in plain track, you will find that you still have your custom settings. You can then adjust it to whatever size you want in the new location, say using F5 mouse action. You could then split and insert again and again, and your settings will be preserved each time. (If you wanted to replace an existing turnout in a different track plan design with one having your custom settings, you would use instead the align over functions, rather than insert.) p.s. if you have now read, or at least bookmarked, all the version 082d info, I recommend that you upgrade to version 091c ...
... been able to look at any coding at all for several weeks. Currently I am creating a video for Alan on simple curved crossovers, Paul is waiting for a reply on his CJF design, and I have a full email inbox. If you search for "irregular diamond" in the archives you will find many references. However, as you have provided your box file I can if you wish create an irregular diamond as a bgs file for adding to your background shapes. It won't be as normal templates which you can adjust in the usual way, but it will print out as part of your track plan design for construction. To see what I mean, see this topic. regards, Martin. posted: 9 Jul 2008 14:54 from: Chris Mitton Hi Martin Thanks for the offer but errrrr...02:54! I'd rather you survived to provide future development and support when it's needed! As I said, there is a workround until the appropriate coding gets into Templot, so as there's no urgency (I can't see me ...
... . Otherwise it is better to use a full colour (24/32 bit) BMP image for picture shapes. However, I'm not sure that I updated this advice in the program Help notes, so I must go and do it. regards, Martin. posted: 9 Jul 2008 14:24 from: Steve Evans Thanks Alan& Martin, I have now managed to save my scan as a bitmap file and follow the tutorial to the end. I have managed to click and drag a turnout onto my plan and adjust its location. My problem now is how do I add straight sections of track and add more turnouts? Grateful for any assistance. Steve posted: 9 Jul 2008 14:50 from: Phil O Hi Steve To add plain track to an exsisting template. Click on Template drop down menu New template (quick set) depending on which version of templot you are using. Convert template to plain track. Use F7 Shift position to drag the template to near the position you require it should then snap on the end of ...
... the crossing vee. By reducing the 'Flared length on wing& check rail ends (f -s)' down in size, this made the flared (bent) part of the rail shorter, again pro rata, so there must be a lower limit to how much length is required (a minimum) to the 'funnelling' effect of the flare to guide the wheel flanges to the crossing vee. It would be of great help to know these details when I, and perhaps others, come up against similar re-adjustment problems in the future. Many thanks again Martin for your help. All the best, Brian Nicholls. posted: 25 Apr 2011 22:00 from: Martin Wynne Hi Brian, The functional length of a check rail (i.e. the middle bit between the flared ends) must at least cover the break in the opposite rail. So for a V-crossing that means from the knuckle bend in the wing rail to approximately the centre of the A timber under the nose. More info: http:// ...
585. Check Rail Chairs
... off with the skirted fishplates that don't seem available elsewhere. I just wish the postage (and lets be honest, the whole process) was a tad cheaper! posted: 13 Dec 2011 14:01 from: David R richard_t wrote: What glue would you recommend for gluing these chairs to wooden sleepers? I just used Superglue. Find a runny variety and let capilliary action draw it underneath the chairs once the rails are held in position with your check-rail-gauges. If you prefer a little more time for adjustment then try epoxy resin or evostick in "non-impact" mode. richard_t wrote: I just wish the postage (and lets be honest, the whole process) was a tad cheaper! Compared to the cost of getting plastic moulding tools made it is a tad cheaper! David R posted: 13 Dec 2011 14:46 from: richard_t Thanks- I don't disagree with the costs compared to moulding tools! posted: 14 Dec 2011 13:40 from: David R I forgot to mention earlier: you MUST ...
... are out of date, but others are still entirely valid. For example this one from 2009 shows the difference between CTRL+ F6 snake, F9* slide, CTRL+ F9 roam, CTRL+ F5 orbit, mouse actions. It may take a short while to load: *The difference of course is that the slide mouse action is now on SHIFT+ F9, which illustrates how much work is needed in getting the old stuff up to date. (It was changed so that F9 and F10 could be used to adjust the crossing angles in irregular diamonds.) Fortunately it is fairly easy to import these old Flash videos into FBR, edit them and add notes such as this, so I may do that with some of them. regards, Martin. posted: 4 Jul 2015 16:31 from: Paul Boyd Hi Martin It's clear that many users, perhaps most, prefer to watch a video rather than read lengthy text-based explanations on web pages. Is that really true? I hate it when I google how to do ...
... : geometry> swing angles (in degrees) ... menu item. Then put the fixing peg at the far end (CTRL-1 ), and tools> make mirror on peg menu item. Templot can create double track at 14ft centres and create the required transition curves for you. For each template, delete to the control and then: tools> adjacent track centres... and set 49mm (14 x 3.5mm). tools> make double-track TS menu item. Choose the option for automatic adjust. store and background (INSERT key). 2_290955_500000000.png File attached below. (I have changed to FB rails for USA practice so that the printed templates show the rail foot edges.) regards, Martin. Attachment: attach_1636_2274_luis_curve.box 286 posted: 31 Jul 2013 23:09 from: LPL Martin; Thanks for drawing that one up. I think that is fantastic. I have done just that myself as well. 'Mirroring' does seem to speed things up though. I'll try it. I still would like to know ...
... and easier to use, at least for me. I would be grateful if you would help me test this, and report any issues arising. The first thing to do is to download and install version 209b of Templot. This will install the FlashBack player in your Templot program folder. Here's the file: http://85a.co.uk/fbr/templot_209b_setup.exe I will then post a test FBR file for you to download and try. (There are no other significant changes from 209a, apart from some minor changes to the adjustable turnout road option.) Many thanks for your help. regards, Martin. posted: 8 May 2014 17:00 from: Martin Wynne Assuming you have installed version 209b (see my previous message) here now is an FBR file to try. Please ignore this if you haven't installed 209b. Please download the FBR file attached below. You should then see something like this: 2_081153_500000000.png Click OK and after downloading the video should open in the player. Please follow the video and test the controls, and report any ...
... drawings and diagrams, and for scanned images use JPG format. 2. it is no longer necessary to save the image in the same folder as your BGS files. It can now be anywhere on your computer, and Templot will put a copy in the BGS folder for you, with the file extension .sk81 regards, Martin. posted: 30 Mar 2014 22:11 from: Hayfield Trevor and Martin, thank you both very much. Don't ask me how but I have managed not only to load it but also to adjust the size. I am now trying to match up Templot templates to the sketch John posted: 31 Mar 2014 19:53 from: Hayfield Help again please I have reloaded the saved file and only the track was saved, not too much of a problem, but please how do I save both background and track Last edited on 31 Mar 2014 20:28 by Hayfield posted: 1 Apr 2014 00:56 from: Martin Wynne I have reloaded the saved file and only the track was saved, not too much ...
... 12:58 from: Martin Wynne Hi Peter, Welcome to Templot Club. Some data for prototype industrial turnouts is at: http://templot.com/martweb/templot_forum.htm#industrial The smallest size (1 :2) has a radius of 12.192 metres= 40 feet= 160mm in 4mm/ft scale= 6.3" radius. An exact replica requires a 6ft custom switch. However, you can get very close using the pre-set 1:24 short model switch in Templot. Set a curviform crossing, and adjust the crossing angle with F5 or F9 until you get 1:2 (for 6.4" radius) or 1:1.94 (for 6" radius). Set equalized-incremental timbering: 2_131455_370000000.png Above is for bullhead rail -- in practice such turnouts would almost certainly be light FB rail. Set head and foot. Ask again if you need to know where to find all these settings. regards, Martin. posted: 15 Mar 2014 12:59 from: Decauville1126 Hi Martin, Thanks for the info- I'm ...
... -way men had to deal with on a regular basis.I suppose it is the close proximity to the other crossing that causes such issues. I have uploaded the box file as well. Trevor. 2110_200956_370000000.png Attachment: attach_1769_2410_Feb20RH_Tandem.bo x 298 posted: 20 Feb 2014 15:15 from: Trevor Walling Hello, I have just noticed I seem to have lost a turnout crossing rail on this version. Trevor. posted: 20 Feb 2014 15:53 from: Trevor Walling Hello, I don't know how that happened but a bit of adjustment with the rails and another reshuffle with the timbers seems to have it sorted. I introduced a bonus timber into the equation while moving the timbers and discovered it was a different size to the other timbers at the crossing. It was the size of a plain track sleeper(10")but I was able to increase the width to 4mm(12"). The timbers are a bit closer spaced at that crossing but I suppose that would be the case in real life. I have really enjoyed getting this far ...
... way to build 2 templates with and without timber equalization and then select various timbers for a final copy. This is a 1:87 scale HO-NMRA gauge template. posted: 5 Jan 2014 05:22 from: Martin Wynne Hi Paul, This design has equalized timber which extends further into the branch road than Templot allows me to configure. Click the real> timbering> exit track> exit timbered menu option, and the do> turnout road> long menu option: 2_050010_290000000.png Alternatively, any individual timber can be adjusted for size, length, angle, position, etc., using the shove timbers function. The exit sleepers in your screenshot could each be lengthened and twisted, to match the long timbers. Click the real> shove timbers... menu item, or SHIFT+ F10, or just press the COMMA key on UK keyboards. To select a timber for shoving, click on its number, not on the timber itself. For full details about using this function click the? help button on the dialog. Here's ...
... you have problems, please post your .box file here and I will see what can be done and give you pointers where necessary. All the best. Brian Nicholls. posted: 28 Dec 2013 10:43 from: Martin Wynne Hi Paul, As an alternative to Brian's method you can use the curviform ladder function repeatedly: 2_271516_210000000.png In this case the radius of the diagonal track is determined from that of the initial turnout (in the same way as the make branch track function). To change the diagonal radius you must adjust the size of the initial turnout accordingly, before making the ladder. More about this method here: topic 2224- message 14804 regards, Martin. posted: 28 Dec 2013 11:00 from: Martin Wynne Brian Nicholls wrote: 1. Copy one of the crossing plain tracks to the control, then immediately save it (store& background). This is just to give you a back-up if anything goes wrong, you can always delete the copied (or original) template later when you have finished. ...
594. Curved Layouts
... course, but as Alan suggested the easy way to insert several turnouts in the same curve is to use the tools> make split> functions. Here is a short bit of Jing video which I made very quickly to illustrate that: http://screencast.com/t /qiNZblXfjH I'm sorry it is so scruffy (it may take a few seconds to download before it will play). This is the result of that video -- lots of turnouts in the same curve, but no need to create duplicate templates or adjust their length: 2_182309_150000000.png regards, Martin. posted: 19 Dec 2013 13:01 from: LSWRArt Thanks Alan As always there is a quicker way, if you can remember it (doh!!!!). Thanks for the reminder. Best wishes Arthur Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Baffled beginners> Curved Layouts about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please ...
... any errors should be reduced. I also use A2 paper cut lengthways which effectively gives me a single sheet the same size as two pieces of A4 end to end. The bigger the sheets, the less alignment errors! posted: 17 Jan 2014 17:32 from: newport_rod I decided to try this with plain 1mm cork using PVA as (a) I wasn't sure about the long term effectiveness of the self-adhesive glue (I hadn't seen Andy's note) and (b) I though that PVA would allow more adjustment so you could ease the cork into position. But I can't get my printer (Ink jet, Canon IP2600) to feed the cork sheet in either the thin (paper) or thick (envelope) setting. Has anybody managed to print cost sheet successfully? And if so what printer did you use? Thanks Rod posted: 17 Jan 2014 23:13 from: Rob Manchester Hi, I am not sure if the suggestion to print templates onto cork will be workable. For a printer to be suitable there are ...
... Ian Allen Groan, Not another negative view of Templot because the operator doesn't understand it! It may indeed end up as part of the hobby itself, and it does fill a niche, but to state it is for those who don't want to build a railway is crass beyond belief. If only this person as aware of all the model railways which have been built or are in the process of being built because of Templot. I expect this person also prefers to have pre-defined paper templates which allow no room for adjustment. Keep smiling gang, we know where the party is at :-) Ian posted: 27 Nov 2013 15:13 from: Dave Summers I find reviews like this say far more about the reviewer than the product. Sadly, these negative comments can be very damaging to the reputation of an excellent piece of software. posted: 27 Nov 2013 15:14 from: Len Cattley I can't believe that he could not find the save button (perhaps he should have gone to Specsavers). Keep smiling Martin I ...
597. Templot on a netbook
... why I didn't specify. Both of the above have little tick boxes at the bottom. I was a bit baffled as there was, of course, no problem when I used Templot on my desk-top screen. I did try the buttons and I now have suitable sized pop ups! Thanks David posted: 21 Nov 2013 10:52 from: Martin Wynne Hi David, I'm glad you have it sorted. Your next request will be to have these settings added to the program preferences so that you don't have to adjust them for every Templot session. It's on my list of things to do, but involves a lot of work. regards, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Baffled beginners> Templot on a netbook 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 ...
598. how to add platforms
... : 12 Sep 2013 19:52 from: tonytopshed Is there any tutorial to show how to add a platform? I've tried some numbers in the dialogue box, but absolutely nothing happens! Help!RegardsTony posted: 12 Sep 2013 20:22 from: Martin Wynne Hi Tony, It's easier by mouse action. I will do you a bit of Jing video shortly. regards, Martin. posted: 12 Sep 2013 20:37 from: Martin Wynne Hi Tony, Here is a bit of Jing video showing the platform adjustments: It may take a few seconds to load. If no joy, here is the alternative screencast link: http://screencast.com/t /yktUb8ajON Ask again if this doesn't answer your question. regards, Martin. posted: 12 Sep 2013 20:47 from: tonytopshed Thanks, but my problem is that I haven't got that white line to play with. Regards Tony posted: 12 Sep 2013 20:59 from: Martin Wynne tonytopshed wrote: Thanks, but my problem is that I haven't got that ...
... 42 from: R C Lake Just out of interest, does Templot cope with interlaced track? posted: 12 Sep 2013 15:15 from: Martin Wynne R C Lake wrote: Just out of interest, does Templot cope with interlaced track? Hi R C, Yes. template> gaunt options> gaunt turnout menu option. To create gauntlet plain track, use F3 mouse action on the turnout to extend some approach track, and then F4 mouse action to shorten the template: 2_121014_220000000.png Use SHIFT+ F12 mouse action to adjust the gaunt offset. regards, Martin. posted: 12 Sep 2013 16:23 from: R C Lake Thanks- that is very helpful. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Prototype pics> An exercise for the reader 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 ...
... who could supply me with photocopies or scans of these articles. I would of course be happy to reimburse any costs involved. Best regards Charles posted: 24 Jul 2013 09:39 from: R C Lake The articles show a slightly quirky way of doing things- unnecessarily complicated in my opinion. I found the Masokits instructions far more useful, to be honest. The system is very good, even though the chairs are not quite as 3 dimensional as cast or moulded chairs. The finished product is very strong and easily adjustable. The tedium of folding the chairs is the only real down side. I find it best to fold them all up in a batch rather than do them individually as required. Last edited on 24 Jul 2013 09:42 by R C Lake posted: 24 Jul 2013 13:25 from: Paul Boyd Hi Charles I sort of agree with "RC" in that the articles suggest what seems to be a slightly odd way of doing things, but John Hayes' little jig for forming the chairs I found invaluable ...
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