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... Jun 2009 10:16 from: Howard I'm using Templot 0.91.c on Windows XP. I'm struggling to make a transition curve from a 3" straight that enters my 4' by 2' baseboard 41.5 cm from the front edge and leaves via a 3" straight 175 cm from the other end (of the 4'). Sorry about the mixed measurements! This is 2mm/N Gauge. I first make a guess at a transition curve, using something between 24" and 36" radii, but then need to adjust it. I'd prefer to do this interactively without having to re-enter all the numbers. I cannot get <Shift><CTRL><F1> or the "-" key to do anything. No little window for changing the 1st trans. radius appears, and moving the mouse just moves the whole track plan. Likewise for the 2nd trans. radius. Using the menu option "action|transition radius options" also has no effect. Perhaps there is a better way to make my transition curve, ...
... topic: 308 Bug warning -- transition adjustments in roll-out mode posted: 13 Jan 2008 05:11 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, It's not often I report a fatal bug in Templot, but I have just found one, so please steer clear of it. If you change to the seldom-used action> transition zone options> transition fixed (roll-out) mode for the mouse actions, the adjust transition length mouse action (SHIFT+ CTRL+ F4) will produce an irrecoverable error if the transition length is reduced to zero, or is zero or close to zero before you start. The only option then is to do CTRL+ ALT+ DEL and end the Templot task from the list. You won't lose any template data other than the current/control template -- background templates will be restored when you restart Templot. But you will lose any unsaved background shapes. A similar error may occur when adjusting the transition start (SHIFT+ CTRL+ F3), but in that case it's recoverable by ...
... . The diamond at C is about 1:10, so will need to be a switch-diamond, making an interesting double slip. Then the final diamond at D is around 1:6.5 and just about long enough for a conventional inside slip in 00. I imagine the same idea could be applied to the other diagonal road. rather than guessing a number, making the track then using the roll vehicle only to find that it was too wide or not wide enough You shouldn't need to guess, you can now adjust the track spacing by mouse action with a dummy vehicle present. That way you can find the spacing needed: 2_141321_450000000.png Put a copy of the dummy vehicle in place first, and then roll it to the conflict position. Then the mouse action adjusts the spacing until it is clear. That was added in 213a. See para. 13 at: message 19148 and this bit of scruffy video: http://flashbackconnect.com/Default.aspx?id=r6BdZWxz5kk5ye1ek-P -Ag2 regards, Martin. posted: 16 Oct 2016 ...
... topic: 1606 Turnout Adjustment Problem using F5 posted: 26 Aug 2011 18:18 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, I'm not sure if this is finger trouble on my part, but have today found whilst adding a turnout to an experimental bit of track-work using the TDV, that selecting F5 to adjust the turnout side of the crossing, it would only increment in 0.25 of a degree in angle. Now I had set, Length Free Lock Switch, as I have used before in 0.91c, so am rather confused as to what is happening, can you please advise. All the best, Brian Nicholls. posted: 26 Aug 2011 18:38 from: Martin Wynne Brian Nicholls wrote: have today found whilst adding a turnout to an experimental bit of track-work using the TDV, that selecting F5 to adjust the turnout side of the crossing, it would only increment in 0.25 of a degree in angle. Hi Brian, Not 0.25 of a degree, it is snapping to the nearest 0.25 RAM unit angle. This ...
... topic: 1804 Help with a space issue on my plan. posted: 23 Jan 2012 02:23 from: Katier Hi Folks, I've been adjusting my track plan for Emmyton and after a bit of a lightbulb moment adjusted the crossovers but for some reason I didn't seem to gain the space I expected. The old arrangement is below, I figured id I swapped the crossovers I might gain space.. but I didn't.. (we are talking about the blue section NOT the pink) post-11540-0 -47354900-1313016155_thumb.jpg I know why now, the facing crossover has shunted across one points worth so while platform 1 (the top) has gained, the bottom sidings haven't changed at all... But I'm sure we can adjust the pointwork to gain a few inches which I'd like to do for a couple of reasons. 1) Currently the two carriage/parcels sidings can't quite store 4 coaches but another couple of inches they can. 2) I have the space :P The platform capacities are as follows ...
... template having the smallest radius highlighted in red, although it's a nice idea. Thanks for the suggestion, I will think about how it might be done. There is however a flashing red warning "lamp" when any section of the control template infringes your set radius warning, and you can see on the info panel which is the offending radius. I have made you a video clip showing that: http://flashbackconnect.com/Default.aspx?id=dZA9Gdfo6pI0EZe_25OCUQ2 The return curve radius in a parallel V-crossing can be adjusted by changing the turnout-side adjacent track centres, or by adjusting the curving of the whole template. As shown in the video. Or by changing the V-crossing angle (F5). Scroll and arrange the info panel so that you can watch the required data while making adjustments. p.s. the parallel type of V-crossing is not often used. It is provided mainly for the situation where you want the loop turnout to be within a transition zone. The disadvantage is that it's not possible to split ...
... topic: 1642 Adjusting Check and Wing Rails posted: 30 Sep 2011 10:19 from: Alan McMillan Adjusting check and wing rails by mouse action? Marvellous! Thanks Martin, a superb addition to Templot. Regards Alan posted: 30 Sep 2011 11:39 from: Martin Wynne Alan McMillan wrote: Adjusting check and wing rails by mouse action? Marvellous! Thanks Alan. It is of course the one thing that I said I wasn't going to do for this Pug. But it was so obviously needed that I decided to bite the bullet and re-work the check rails yet again for the current TDV. This is in fact the 4th version of the check rail code in Templot's history. It was not simple -- which explains the long interval since the last TDV update. It would have been a lot easier to start with a blank sheet, but of course we have to maintain compatibility with existing .box files. This is the reason the version number has bumped to 0.94 as you may have noticed. I'm hoping I have ...
... and where the rail joint and switch toe is. Timbers need to be placed in the correct relative positions, and they're shown on the screenshot. Same for the crossings. You then just fill in the gaps! As far as I can tell, in the turnout shown in the screenshot all timbers would be perpendicular to the straight through road. What I do is to create a new template with no rails and use that just as a timbering template. Use the timbers shown on the partial templates as a guide, and adjust the timber template timbers accordingly. Once you're happy, remove the timbers from the partial templates. You may also need to slide the check rails about a bit so they line up correctly with the timber spacing- again with the prototype as a reference, the chairs have to be in the right position relative to the flair on the check rail. Another factor I'm not entirely sure about is timber alignment. I think that the ends of the timbers on one side would be aligned, with the other side stepping the usual ...
69. WDLR Turnouts
... the WDLR drawing, which has since appeared in the WDLR Companion book my copy of which is in storage following a fire so I do not have it handy. I will post my template separately. TIA Bruce Wilson Barrie, Ontario, Canada Attachment: attach_3011_3646_30mRadiusWDLRTurn out.JPG 103 posted: 28 Apr 2020 00:03 from: Bruce A Wilson My template for WDLR turnout Attachment: attach_3012_3646_WDLR_30_m_Turnout _1.box 94 posted: 28 Apr 2020 10:36 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, My immediate thoughts are that: 1)timbering needs to be adjusted to equidistant 2)the rail type needs to Flatbottom Are you going to use Karlgarin code 83 rail? It is designed for narrow gauge having a wider foot than the standard type. It is also HiNi as well Interested to know how you are going to represent the metal timbering. posted: 28 Apr 2020 11:07 from: wcampbell23 Hi Bruce Some of the KBscale products are now available through Narrow Planet- have a look at: http://shop.narrowplanet.co.uk/collections/kbscale?page=2 This would ...
70. 3 way point help
... it a "non-approved way", which I worked out for myself years ago, nowadays I know there is supposed to be an easier way to do it but it's quicker for me to carry on doing it the old way. Chairs? not yet really. I expect Martin will advise further. posted: 12 Dec 2016 15:05 from: gibbard d ok cheers for the clearance advise. will changing the second turnout to an A-6 affect the exit positions on the turnout, meaning ill have to adjust and redraw the attaching tracks or does it just shorten the length of the blades/point? i should add the turnout has been copied off a larger layout design so i have the one turnout instead of 7/8, that's the reason I'm worried about the entrance and exit positions moving posted: 12 Dec 2016 23:59 from: Tony W If you wipe the second template to the control and move the peg to the Ctrl 4 position, you can adjust the switch type without the crossing moving. I have ...
... turnout to left-hand for easier design. I negated the image and reduced it to low contrast for easier working over it. I scaled it to the specified length 455.39mm (specifying RTR to 1/100th of a mm takes a bit of believing). I set the 11.25 deg V-crossing angle (prefix with a letter k to enter angles in degrees, i.e. I entered k11.25). That is an angle of 1:5.03 RAM. I then set the lead length to match using SHIFT+ F11 adjust V-crossing entry straight mouse action. And set the exit lengths as required. I adjusted the check rail and wing rail ends to match. If this is a sufficient match, I will do the timber shoving for you to match the original. Or do you want to create an exact match to the Lenz design (so far as it can be determined)? p.s. there is a topic about creating custom switches at: topic 1129 cheers, Martin. posted: 27 Feb 2019 22:26 from: ...
72. Control Panel
... topic: 1045 Control Panel posted: 12 Feb 2010 19:11 from: Dellboy Hi there There are quite a few suggestions around on how to make a track circuit diagram for a track control panel or how to produce one for a lever frame panel. Below for interest is my attempt using M/S Excel which I have not seen used before. The result is a professional looking diagram. It can be adjusted to any size for printing and mounted under a perspex sheet for protection. Regards Derek 1821_121405_190000000.jpg posted: 12 Feb 2010 19:44 from: John Lewis Derek wrote: There are quite a few suggestions around on how to make a track circuit diagram for a track control panel or how to produce one for a lever frame panel. Below for interest is my attempt using M/S Excel which I have not seen used before. The result is a professional looking diagram. It can be adjusted to any size for printing and mounted under a perspex sheet for protection Derek Yes, that looks very good. How did you do ...
... . But not the menus. The size of those is controlled by your display settings in Windows10, outside of Templot's control. Close Templot, then on the Windows desktop, right-click on a blank area and select Display Settings. Then under Scale and layout I suggest you set 125% or 150%, for the size of your screen. Note that this will affect all your Windows programs, not only Templot. Thanks for alerting me to this problem. I will add a means in the next program update to adjust the program size without needing access to the slider. p.s. If you have right-clicked on the? icon, the slider will have been hidden. You will need to restart Templot to see it again. cheers, Martin. posted: 14 Nov 2019 22:56 from: Robert Edmonson I adjusted program size and display settings as recommended. They're at 350 percent, and could be larger. Also adjusted screen resolution to fit my machine. posted: 15 Nov 2019 08:29 from: Martin Wynne Robert ...
... V to a tandem turnout. The Vs I can cope with but the Ks are more awkward, especially when trying to match the radii involved. I'm sure there must be a more elegant solution somewhere but I'm afraid it eludes me. The count of partial templates in the clean-up rises by the day! (2) how can I detail the ends of wing and check rails where a rail intersects them -- the cut ends need to be angled to match the intersecting line? I can remove the flare and adjust the lengths but cannot see how to adjust the end shape to match the angle of the intersecting rail. I'm spending hours on this with little obvious progress. Any help would be most appreciated. Regards Geoff posted: 26 Mar 2019 17:10 from: Martin Wynne Hi Geoff, Welcome to Templot Club. I'm not entirely sure what you mean, something like this perhaps? 2_261206_010000000.png If not, please can you attach your .box file or post a screenshot? Is the tandem double-sided or single-sided? ...
... be pretty standard. The two rods attached nearest to the tips of the blades are the operating rods connected to point levers in this case. Regards Tony W. 2151_051819_170000000.jpg 2151_051825_160000000.jpg posted: 5 Feb 2016 23:54 from: Tim Lee Thanks Tony, Excellent pictures.... very interesting and much appreciated. Regards Tim posted: 12 Oct 2017 09:50 from: Tim Lee I have a quick question on sleeper placement. When you have parallel running lines (up and down routes) is there a tendency to adjust the sleeper positions so that the positions mirror each other... I have seen this on a fair few photos but wondered if this was coincidence of by design. Tim posted: 12 Oct 2017 15:43 from: Tony W Tim Lee wrote: I have a quick question on sleeper placement. When you have parallel running lines (up and down routes) is there a tendency to adjust the sleeper positions so that the positions mirror each other... I have seen this on a fair few photos but ...
... topic: 2367 How to adjust the size of template in a PDF file posted: 29 Dec 2013 15:11 from: grahambeare Whilst I am not competent to use Templot I am happy to use templates from Templot when others ask me to make track for them. A recent request has been received with a PDF for the track plan and that PDF is for an A3 printer. When I measure the length of a 7mm version of a prototype 30'0" rail length that rail is 208mm as against an expected 210mm- given that the track is to be built to S7 standards I am not keen to use the print out "as is" in case the discrepancy impacts upon the geometry of the turnouts. I recollect from previous discussions on forum that (a) Templot can produce a "format" page to calibrate a printer- how is this facility accessed within Templot? How can I adjust the printer output without recourse to using Templot? thank you, Graham Beare posted: 29 Dec 2013 16:30 from: Martin Wynne grahambeare wrote ...
77. Convert Group
... 7 to S4-X. On conversion, some of the turnouts turnout roads are ending up too long. I wondered what I'm doing wrong, if anything... Below is a simple example, just to show what's happened: 499_121046_550000000.png I've attached the box file as well.. Attachment: attach_2820_3413_convert_group.box 156 posted: 12 Apr 2019 16:37 from: Martin Wynne Hi Richard, You have found a bug. Thanks for reporting it. The problem is that you have set geometry> turnout road exit length to the adjustable setting. That option is not being honoured properly when doing the conversion. Sorry about that. For the template illustrated you could change to normal. But that won't be convenient in many cases, so I will get it fixed as soon as possible. In the meantime your only fix is to adjust the exit length manually on each converted turnout (CTRL+ F12 mouse action). If you have a lot to do, you might like to set up a custom conversion factor of 4/7ths (0.5714) for ...
... can see quite a bit about loading the map, which came remarkably easily having read that before. Regarding familiarity with Templot I've got as far as being able to select from the options and print out turnout templates but obviously that is scratching the surface. I had the no doubt naieve idea that Templot would be able to look at an individual turnout (or slip or diamond or whatever) on the map and zap out a model size template to construct that turnout. But do I in fact have to design it, and adjust it to fit? I'm sure somewhere these questions have already been answered, but in a couple of hours reading I've not found that process described. I hate to waste your time if there is an easy way to refer me to answers you have given before. Whether I go for a bit of this location or another, I hope to base any layout around actual size (in scale) pointwork and trackwork which is why I'm looking for a suitably interesting (preferably cramped and curving) location in Scotland. Ariels thanks ...
... second question. How do I set the size of the finished print in Sketchboard/Templot? I'm thinking of a .pdf file to send to a printer with the finished panel being around 900mm x 450mm. Ideally I want the tracks to be around 7mm wide to accept the led bezel. It may well be the finished panel size is dictated by the track thickness, hence the approximate dimensions. I shall build a mock up first with printed A4 sheets to see if all the associated electronic will fit in the base and then adjust the finished panel size up or down once I can see it all fits easily. Last edited on 5 Jun 2020 09:49 by Gordon S posted: 5 Jun 2020 09:53 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: I'm just straightening out the final track corrections and now have the platforms in place on both the track plan and sketch board. I've searched everywhere, but can't see how you change the colour on the platforms. On the track layout, the platforms are open shapes with no infill. On ...
... =uJpRngddpc2Hc8Pf8dHzgA2 And even smudgier on YouTube:: The file attached below is in the much better crisp FBR format and will play on the Templot FBR player if you are using Windows or Linux (but maybe not on Apple devices). This is a short-angle diamond crossing, for which prototypes vary a lot. The timbers therefore need to be shoved manually to match your prototype, or to whatever you want. I will make another bit of video showing that shortly. Likewise the K-crossing check rails need some adjustments. regards, Martin. Attachment: attach_2177_2792_clip2_edited.fbr 308 posted: 27 Nov 2015 01:36 from: Martin Wynne Hi Tom, Here's a bit of video showing timber shoving and check rail adjustments on the diamond-crossing. Note that this can be a tedious task, so don't do it until your track plan is finalised. Otherwise it will be work wasted and needed to be done again. Smudgy interactive MP4 version: http://flashbackconnect.com/Default.aspx?id=4sfUlPH-MXJvUr1DPYDGDQ2 And also on YouTube even smudgier ...
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