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... please let me know. Thanks. For the time being you probably want to stick to Templot2 for actual work. cheers, Martin. posted: 14 Jan 2020 07:06 from: madscientist Hi Martin, could you add to the visible list Thanks Dave posted: 14 Jan 2020 08:00 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: Hi Martin, could you add to the visible list Hi Dave, You are already on the list (user name showing green). There has been no activity about Templot3 in the last few days. cheers, Martin. posted: 1 May 2020 16:52 from: Andrew Hunt Hi Martin, I'm guessing I have to be on this list to view the TemplotMec forum (I currently see "Sorry, you do not have permission to view this section." when I click on the TemplotMec button)? If so: could you please add me to the list too. I'm interested in potentially contributing to the open source version too (I've managed to get Templot compiling and running on Linux locally, ...
... I don't trust rail joiners. The only issue that you may have to deal with is the extra stiffness in the FB rail section caused by the wider bottom flange compared to BH rail. This issue only really comes up at the heal of the switch rails... you'll choose flexible or hinged connection points. Hinged switch rails are not an issue other than concerns for power continuity at the break point, whereas flexible heals, while overcoming electrical issues, can be a bit more difficult to wrangle. I have tried a few ways of handlaying turnouts in codes 70, 83 and 100 and my definite preferred method is to build upside-down at the workbench and then transpose the shaped and soldered switch/closure/frog/wingrail components to their ties on the layout. The stock rails are laid last and gauged from the frog and closure rails. To do this, a "reverse image" mirror left/right hand (Ctrl H) template from the Templot design is printed out and the rails installed over that by having bits of wood ...
... the front of the baseboard to give an embankment and perhaps a small pond again with the odd tree to give the viewer something to look through and add depth to the layout. As for the back siding, I was thinking a small wooden clad or corrugated style good sheds with perhaps a small covered loading roof with a raised edge for loading of sugar beat and other goods traffic. As you move left towards the fiddle yard, I had planned to slowly fade the raised loading dock out into slightly over grown greenery with a few more trees and a small water tower. I am however open to ideas and suggestions as it's in the early stages of design/development! In regards to the second storage road, I did originally plan it like this but felt like it removed to much of the depth I was trying to create, which is enough of a challenge as it is in 7mm, and unfortunately I can't really make the baseboards any deeper. I was planning on getting away with this by designing a cassette which would sit in a cut ...
... topic: 3550 Small screen items on Mac posted: 11 Nov 2019 22:00 from: Robert Edmonson Hello, Years ago I worked with Templot on an ancient Lenovo laptop running Windows XP. That was my "work" computer, but I have been a Mac user since the Mac was introduced. I am getting back into model railroading, so I loaded Parallels Desktop15 and Windows 10 and downloaded Templot2. (I have a 2019 version iMac, and I upgraded a few days ago to OS Catalina v. 10.15.1.) The attached screenshot summarizes my problem. The program opens with no problem, the work surface appears OK, but the menu bar and floating windows are postage-stamps that I can barely read: 3627_111652_460000000.png I'm at a loss, even to know where to begin to find the problem. I don't know if this is a Mac problem, Windows problem, or a Templot problem. I briefly searched the Club discussions, but found nothing that looked useful. I'd like to solve the issue so I can start designing. ...
... to stretch the lead length in EM to match the prototype lead length, I made some adjustments: 1. I created a custom switch, using GWR 12ft geometry on the REA "A" timber spacings and rail joint positions. 2. Then to get the exact lead length (LNER 47ft-1.75in, 188.58mm), I modified the crossing angle by a fraction to 1:4.96 RAM, 1:5.01 CLM. 3. The lead length and timber positions then matched the template, but I needed to lengthen a few of the timbers to match. Some of them now look a bit too long to me, an effect made more noticeable by the reduced EM gauge. 4. The extra timber on the end appears to be an error on the Exactoscale template, so I haven't included it on this template. The vee point rail for an REA 1:5 crossing should be 11ft-4in long (45.33mm), as shown on the Templot templates. 5. I set 13ft long (5 -chair) check rails. The ...
... . Just click on tools to see it at any time: 2_181625_390000000.png I started to write some of my usual gumpf about how it is better to work in prototype dimensions, and then changed my mind and added an extra menu item as above. It will be in the next program update soon. About the name labels, see: topic 3554 cheers, Martin. posted: 18 Nov 2019 22:24 from: Gordon S Wow, Martin, you're a star! I guess it's because I've spent hours over the last few days changing things and continually using parallel tracks. I hope it doesn't mean too much programming for you....If it's a lot of time to do, then don't worry. I fully understand where you're coming from re preferences, but I guess we all have our own way of working, so see things differently. Many thanks as always... posted: 19 Nov 2019 14:00 from: Martin Wynne Thanks Gordon. The updated version of Templot is now on the server (224a). It includes ...
... This is useful if you have a large number of BOX files to export -- you can if you wish export an entire folder-full in one go (there will be time to make a coffee while waiting). The MECBOX files are exported into the same folder as the source BOX file: 2_281902_510000000.png It is likely that the MECBOX functions will need refining in the light of experience -- please report any issues here on Templot Club. I haven't found any errors yet, but I feel sure there must be a few waiting to be discovered. The open-source versions of Templot can be found at: http://sourceforge.net/projects/opentemplot/ N.B. They are still in development and don't yet provide the same full functionality as Templot2. 2. saved program preferences Your saved program preferences now include your chosen colour scheme for the trackpad, and your current setting for having the background template name labels on or off (END key). More about saving program preferences at: topic 2652- message 18289 3. adjacent track ...
... 2015 11:55 from: Martin Wynne robin hood wrote: Started a new track plan but on printing a trial page I found that the turnout timbers gradually angled and are unsuitable for the LNER. Hi Robin, I don't think you should assume that equalized timbering is unsuitable for the LNER. Although the company drawing offices typically produced standard drawings showing one style or the other, the actual timbering on a specific site is normally determined by the local layout, conditions and traffic patterns. Here's some text that I have posted a few times: Timbering style is a frequently asked question, because there is no clear answer. Generally speaking, equalized timbering was the norm in the pre-grouping period (before the 1920s), and square-on timbering is the standard now. Between then and now you get both. The change was gradual and varied in pace according to local practice. For much of the post-grouping steam era it would be common to see square-on used for main running lines, with older equalized timbered turnouts predominating in ...
649. Welcome
... topics with 4 posts but all I can find is your one welcome message. Am I doing something wrong? No, you're not. I'm sorry it's confusing. I made some other trial posts while I was setting up the forum and then deleted them. It seems the totals shown mean the total received, rather than the total remaining visible. No doubt I can change that, but I'm still feeling my way through the forum settings. But once the forum is under way the exact number of posts give or take a few won't really mean much. Thanks to everyone who wrote to explain their user name. Just to clarify -- I'm not insisting that you use your full real name if you would prefer not to. But I would much prefer not to see the forum littered with silly names like "gronk-buster" or "return crank", or cryptic names like "cypak", such as seem to be rife on other forums. Abbreviated names and initials are fine -- "Mart W". However I would like ...
... regards, Martin. posted: 5 Feb 2015 13:54 from: TPP Thanks Martin I am starting to love this piece of software It has opened my eyes to a whole new hobby... Trackwork I think I have been looking at this hobby from the wrong end I am starting to think my new hobby could be 'Trackwork' I am now looking at old photos and thinking how cool the trackwork looks and thinking that 'Templot could do that' Who knows I much even bung some scenery on later and possibly a few trains eventually :-) posted: 5 Feb 2015 14:16 from: Martin Wynne TPP wrote: It has opened my eyes to a whole new hobby... Trackwork I think I have been looking at this hobby from the wrong end I am starting to think my new hobby could be 'Trackwork' Hi Rob, Well it is called a rail way. There is no actual mention of trains. Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your ...
651. Scissors Crossover
... posted: 5 Feb 2010 14:00 from: Martin Wynne Alan Turner wrote: A B-10 is an unusual combination. Are you sure this what you want? Hi Alan, David is following John Preston's scissors crossover tutorial: http://85a.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?id=575 which starts from a B-10 turnout. This topic refers: topic 465 Hi David, Templot can create any combination of switch size and crossing angle. The sizes in the "quick set" list are just a few common sizes as convenient pre-sets. Here's a bit of Jing video (in version 074b for a change), showing how to set up a B-10 turnout: (In 091c, the menu items are: template> switch options... and template> V-crossing options....) regards, Martin. posted: 6 Feb 2010 03:34 from: John Preston Hi Alan As Martin has just revealed, many combinations can be made using Templot. The Rationale for using a ...
652. Laser Cut Templates
... I can stick down my track plan in its final version... I hope! Thanks again Donald posted: 23 Nov 2009 21:04 from: Nigel Brown Donald MacLean wrote: Problem is- nothing commercially available for 3mm RTR. 3MM society and 3MSR produce chairs and track sleeper sections which still means using TemPlot or something to generate template design- with or without solder techniques. Donald There is of course the copperclad bespoke pointwork produced by 3SMR to order. It isn't cheap though and would set you back quite a few hundreds for the quantity you want. I've no experience of it, but the 3mm exhibition layout West Harptree which has been going solidly for many years uses it. Just a thought. cheers Nigel Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Trackbuilding topics> Laser Cut Templates 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 ...
... topic: 985 Exactoscale switch and crossing chairs posted: 9 Dec 2009 22:04 from: Martin Wynne Good news just in from Exactoscale -- the special switch and crossing chairs from the P4 kits are now available separately. See: http://www.exactoscale.co.uk/4mmtrackinst.html regards, Martin. posted: 10 Dec 2009 14:21 from: JFS Martin/ All, I bought a few sets of the diamond/ slip chairs a month or two back and had a go at using them- not quite for their intended purpose since this is (non-prototypical) 1:6 single slip- but with a bit of adaptation they work and they look excellent. The pic shows the current state of play- not yet finished but making progress. Still around 6 chairs missing. Next Time I will take a bit more care over the timber spacing which is ultra critical, especially on something like a "C" chair for a 1:6 vee. Just a tiny error in placing the timber means that the chair will not be ...
654. Blackwell Road
... topic: 987 Blackwell Road posted: 10 Dec 2009 01:48 from: ClikC I've been working on this for the past few days. Still needs a good tidy up and a session of timber nudging, along with adding the slip roads to the diamond for the yard (Which I've already completed on an older version of the plan). The layout itself is a small parcels depot and TMD based loosely in the location of Blackwell road in Carlisle and primarily serving the Cumbrian Coast Line circa 1974/5. Bottom most track is just a loop with holding sidings, the track above it exits to the hidden storage. The first point (C10) serves the TMD which features a two road shed, refueling road/ head-shunt and a siding (A7) for a couple of TTA wagons of diesel. I'd like to hear any comments and suggestions regarding tidying up the plan. And while I'm without doubt that the overall plan is highly unrealistic, I'd appreciate input as to anything I can do to increase realism overall. For instance ...
... for around 4mm thickness. Hi Stephen I think that I asked Brian Lewis this question when he first annouced that he was doing laser cutting (although I now cannot find it), I think that the max was about 6mm, but don't quote me as I can't find which forum I first posed the question, but I'm pretty sure that you should have no problems with 4mm. HTH Cheers Phil posted: 11 Jan 2010 05:49 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, Thanks, that's good to know. I've got a few other enquiries to make about related items before contacting the customer to see where we go from here. Brian, I'll email you with details. posted: 13 Jan 2010 07:09 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I'm also looking into the potential costs of having special chairs for code 205 FB rail made. Quantity 60,000 in all but not all in one go! Question is material? I presume that the number involved is insufficient for injection moulding but rather too large for whitemetal casting. Anybody any ideas please ...
656. Gn15 Turnout
... turnout with a description of an ultra short switch,is this single turnout available as a box file in its own right,as this would help me with a task i'm trying to do,many thanks regards Marc Witten posted: 20 Jan 2010 21:05 from: Martin Wynne Hi Marc, You don't need a separate file. Just copy the template you want to the current/control template, and then clear all the background templates. I have made a bit of Jing video showing that (it may take a few seconds to load): You can then do whatever you want with that template, store it again, and save a new file. 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> Gn15 Turnout 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 ...
... . It's important to get these exactly right, otherwise the image quality will be severely degraded. 7. The result should look like this: [flash=900,400]http://content.screencast.com/users/martin_wynne/folders/Jing/media/c0820eb6-705e-405f-864f-b85b507c907a/2009-11-19_1345.swf[/flash] 8. Delete all the previously pasted embed code. 9. Send the message, and below is the result. (Warn your readers that it may take a few seconds to load.) 10. Important -- if you ever need to edit the message, always click Preview immediately and then scroll back down to make your edits. If you don't do this you will lose the embedded code. (This is a bug in the forum software which should be fixed in the next upgrade.) 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> Uploading Jing ...
... 15 from: Martin Wynne Hayfield wrote: Thanks again, no wonder I could not remember it. Hi John, It's not much to remember really. If you use the keyboard presses it takes only a second or two. Things always look complicated when written out step-by-step like that. That's why I tend to make the videos nowadays instead. regards, Martin. posted: 24 Jan 2010 17:56 from: Hayfield Martin Thanks, easy when you are shown what to do, should remember after a few times posted: 26 Jan 2010 05:35 from: kenbec Martin Wynne wrote: It's not much to remember really. If you use the keyboard presses it takes only a second or two. Things always look complicated when written out step-by-step like that. That's why I tend to make the videos nowadays instead. Hello Martin, Hopefully not instead of. I find step by step instructions much easier to follow. They are un-ambiguous and make it easier to stop at each step and evaluate what ...
... 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 up the notes ...
660. Storage box
... topic: 1035 Storage box posted: 4 Feb 2010 09:44 from: kenbec I have been trying out various aspects of Templot and have come up with a few what I hope are fairly simple questions. This is one of them. During my wanderings I must have sent something to the storage box. Now when I start up I get the message "Do you want to restore the storage box contents and background drawing from your previous Templot session?" When I go to the storage box it informs me "box empty". How do I delete a template that isn't there according to the storage box? Regards ken posted: 4 Feb 2010 10:06 from: Martin Wynne Kenneth Beckett wrote: Do you want to restore the storage box contents and background drawing from your previous Templot session? Hi Ken, Templot keeps a backup of your work independently of your own files. If you answer "yes" to that question, the empty storage box will be reloaded with the templates that were in it when you quit the previous ...
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