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... ", you should find more info, but basically it means that the turnout lead lengths will change from the plan. On a small layout, this may be manageable, but on one of this complexity I think you'll find that things start going adrift much sooner. I hate to say it, but I think you need to re-do it all in EM gauge so that you don't start finding problems when you're cutting rail- it's much better to find problems on the computer screen first! Incidentally, you forgot to include the bitmap with the BGS, so there's a big "empty picture" where bitmap should be! The BGS doesn't include the bitmap- it just provides the detail of how it should be displayed. Cheers posted: 1 Aug 2010 15:29 from: geoff Paul Boyd wrote: Hi Geoff. That's an impressive plan, but there's one huge snag:- The plan is drawn in "S4-exact" but the model would be in EM. If you do a search on "changing gauge", you ...
... . Anyone else come up against this issue or knowing Martin, there is an option somewhere in Templot that I have yet to find....:-) posted: 3 Nov 2015 12:06 from: Martin Wynne Hi Gordon, Could you clarify what you mean by the print map? Do you mean the print pages preview page on the screen, or the printed page map on paper (printed when you click the print page map button on the pages dialog)? At present the background shapes can be included on both, but you may need to click the output> output preview options> show background shapes menu option. Admittedly on the printed page map they are in thin faint lines which may be obscured by the page outlines and page numbers. Likewise any sketchboard items can show on the screen preview (but not on the printed page map). At present there is no option to include the grid lines directly on the preview, but you can achieve that by including the sketchboard trackplan item. On the sketchboard control panel ...
63. Low-memory mode
... topic: 1149 Low-memory mode posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:59 from: Martin Wynne Since the beginning Templot has included a "low-memory" mode, but I would be interested to know how many of you have ever made use of it, or ever seen this message on startup: not enough free memory: Your system does not have sufficient free memory for Templot's normal screen refresh modes. The special LOW-MEMORY mode will be used instead. (Or try restarting Templot with no other applications running.) I'm removing some of the legacy features which are now out-of-date on modern computers, and wondering if this is one of them. But I don't want to remove stuff which anyone is still using. Likewise I would be interested to know how many are still using 256-colour (8 -bit palette) screens? Or 640 x 480 screen resolution? Templot includes a lot of code to deal with such things, and the very first release would run happily on such systems. I wouldn't ...
... 21:53 from: Martin Wynne leo_sandstrom wrote: Anyone know what Im doing wrong? I have searched for information around entering custom data for a turnout but not found it, and Im still sortof stuck If there are instructions available and I missed them please point me in the right direction. Hi Leo, Can you hang on for a day or two? I'd like to help you with this custom project, but I'm up to my neck at present. Not least with getting the next TDV update done, which will include a provisional method for flat-bottom foot lines and the DXF bug fix you need. This may help, there is some video: message 1779 Also this topic: topic 392 regards, Martin. posted: 26 Oct 2011 00:45 from: Brian Nicholls leo_sandstrom wrote: Anyone know what Im doing wrong? I have searched for information around entering custom data for a turnout but not found it, and Im still sortof stuck If there are instructions available and I missed them please point me in the right direction. ...
... stood on edge the pins trimmed back and a couple of bits of wire soldered to the pins and the feed to the "V". In future I think I will use this method to form all my nose assemblies as I will be able to drill all the holes using the Templot template. Cheers Phil posted: 12 Nov 2015 16:45 from: DerekStuart Hi John As you know I have read your blog in 'the other place' from end to end several times over, and recommend to any new starter (including Mr Jubilee42) doing the same. One thing that I think we all agree on is to try each different method and each of us will find one that works best for us. For example, I have now tried building it in sections (switch, closure, crossing- all rails separate as per the prototype, where appropriate) and now built out of as few rails as possible with cuts going in later on. Each has its merits. I think everyone CAN make track, but it is who WANTS to ...
... 2009 18:35 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, I'm pleased to announce that Templot Club now has an Image Gallery feature. Each member has an area to upload their own images, which can be viewed separately, or combined into a single gallery for all of Templot Club. You can upload whatever you wish, but obviously it's intended mainly for images connected with Templot or railway track. If you upload your family snaps, be aware that they will be visible to the entire world! This now makes it possible to include several images in a message, instead of the present attachment limit of only one per message (or needing to sign up with another web site to store your images). Note however that it is only for images -- photos, screenshots, drawings, diagrams, etc. The gallery won't accept .box and .bgs files which must still use the existing attachment mechanism. To include an image in your message this way, do this: 1. Upload it to the Image Gallery. 2. Write your message and click ...
... width of the layout at that point too. Is that better? posted: 24 Jun 2008 15:09 from: Martin Wynne Paul Hamilton wrote: Sorry, upper station means in height not at the top of the plan. Hi Paul, I think Nigel meant the south station. The gradients to the west on both the branch and main lines commence near the page staple. If you move the whole south station over the lower tracks, you won't be able to preserve the clearances there. Also building an entire station including pointwork over hidden tracks requires a greater clearance for carpentry than just having the single track on the right over the lower tracks, so there would be no gain in gradients from the longer branch runs. I think you would do better to retain the overall design as-is, and try to tweak the gradients as far as possible. The east gradient up to the south station is the most severe, and you may be able to angle the south station across into the bottom right corner a little more with the aid ...
... do to get the whole image I require. All the best, Brian Nicholls. 1853_030913_290000000.gif 1853_030914_360000000.gif posted: 3 Jul 2011 15:16 from: Martin Wynne Brian Nicholls wrote: Now I adjusted the width dots from the default 4000 to 10050 to get the whole thing in view. However, there is no adjustment for the height of the image, what do I need to do to get the whole image I require. Hi Brian, In TDV# 3143: Zoom out to display all of the area you wish to include. At the top of the workpad, click the boundary rectangle tool-button, and draw a rectangle on the workpad to contain it. Then on output> export a file... dialog, click the boundary rectangle option before creating the file: 2_031010_560000000.png Alternatively you can click the draw new rectangle button on the export dialog, or click the set... button to enter the actual dimensions for the rectangle. I shall be uploading a new TDV shortly which includes similar options for the sketchboard. regards, ...
69. A Pug for Paul?
... here saying so. 2. confirm that: I will then move you to the development membership group and turn you purple. When you see that I have done that, you will be able to access this part of Templot Club and download the file: http://85a.co.uk/forum/view_forum.php?id=18 (There is nothing there yet.) Once you are purple you will also be able to post messages in the Development doings forum. Many thanks for your help. regards, Martin. Hi Martin Include me in please. a. I will not share the downloaded code with anyone or distribute it or copy it anywhere other than on your own computer. b. The computer on which I will install the code is my own personal property and under your full control. c. Before selling, lending out, disposing of or otherwise ceasing to have access to the computer, I will delete all of the downloaded code from the computer. d. The computer has access to the internet. Cheers Phil____ ...
70. Slips
... have a slip template that can be dragged and dropped like the turnout templates? Hi Stuart, in a double slip there are 2 V-crossings, 2 K-crossings and 4 switches. All 8 of which have a multitude of variable settings. And then the whole lot needs to be curvable onto any radius or inserted wholly or partially in a transition zone. Not forgetting to allow for all the differences in prototype practice, UK and worldwide. And every model gauge from Z gauge to 5" gauge and larger, including all the narrow-gauge variants. You write the code and I will incorporate it into Templot. Seriously, using partial templates is the only sensible option. It also matches prototype practice -- which is always our first point of reference, rather than a model track catalogue. If it's a straight slip and you don't want to create it yourself there must be a finished slip of the required gauge and angle in a downloadable file somewhere, which you can add as a group and then peg into position using the notch ...
... topic: 2855 Background shapes and image files posted: 5 Mar 2016 18:48 from: stuart1600 I'm trying to export an image file, (for further use in a drawing package), and want to include background templates (track plan) and background shapes. I can only get the templates to appear in the image file. If I print the equivalent to paper both templates and shapes are printed OK. I've hunted around for some settings that might account for this, but not found anything that seems to relate to this "problem"- and drew a blank on searching on here. Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong, and a solution, would be gratefully received. Stuart Attachment: attach_2237_2855_testfile.box 214 posted: 5 Mar 2016 18:49 from: stuart1600 stuart1600 wrote: I'm trying to export an image file, (for further use in a drawing package), and want to include background templates (track plan) and background shapes. I can only get the templates to appear in the image file. If I print ...
... been using curve and swell to match to the image. First attempts did not quite line up correctly so there has been a fair amount of editing of the Templates. I am also reacquainting myself with Notch and Peg, probably making a few more errors along the way. I have been selecting a background template for editing by using Wipe to Control. Perhaps Delete to Control would be better? I have watched the video a few times, and found it to be helpful. My model image has a variety of track formations including slips and a tandem; I see it as a useful training ground in preparation for the task of designing the main layout. Being a forgetful bear, an aide memoire of what does what is being made as I go along. Regards Les G posted: 28 Oct 2014 20:06 from: Martin Wynne Les G wrote: I have been selecting a background template for editing by using Wipe to Control. Perhaps Delete to Control would be better? Hi Les, Wiping a template removes it from the screen and printing ...
... regard, if intended to represent REA turnouts. regards, Martin. posted: 1 Feb 2012 09:33 from: Mike Megginson Well good news. I spoke to the proprietor of Exactoscale, on Monday, and was told that my order for a 1: 8 single slip kit had been despatched last Friday. Of course, it can still be lost in the post, though my own experience is that does not happen, or it could have been despatched to an incorrect address, even though I was very careful to include my address with my order. So anyone in the same position as me i.e. waiting for 1: 8 single slip kits can now rest easy, for I imagine that all of the outstanding orders, for this product, will have now been despatched. Just to ensure that all folk waiting for Exactoscale to despatch their orders have some reassurance, I shall post this on other websites; websites which have some tens of thousands of subscribers. If, of course, this order was not actually despatched last Friday (you ...
... 20 Jan 2012 00:10 by Tony W posted: 31 Jan 2012 23:58 from: DM Standard Railway Equipment Drawings showing timbering layouts for Bullhead Junctions. The drawings date from the mid 1920's so are good for the Big Four and early BR period. But it would be wise to double check before following them for a GWR/ WR layout as they always did things differently. SREDrawing38B.jpg SREDrawing38C.jpg posted: 1 Feb 2012 17:15 from: John Lewis As this contribution from DM arrived by e-mail, it included two links to photobucket pages which did not work :- (( Using Opera they did get to Photobucket and included a couple of annoying vibrating advertisements which discouraged me from looking further! posted: 1 Feb 2012 18:09 from: John Shelley John Lewis wrote: As this contribution from DM arrived by e-mail, it included two links to photobucket pages which did not work :- (( Using Opera they did get to Photobucket and included a couple of annoying vibrating advertisements which discouraged me from looking further! ...
... topic: 2025 Designing curved double junctions using curving half-diamonds posted: 18 Jul 2012 20:48 from: acoake Hello I wonder if anyone can help me to design curved double junctions using the new half-diamond facility? I'm still learning Templot and while getting most things sorted out (with much trial and error), I'm not getting good results on my first curved double junction. I've included the current box file to show how I've attempted it so far and the results (not inspiring). Not being a PW expert, I'm not sure of the correct way to go about it and this may be adding to my problems. Any help would be much appreciated. By the way, the overlapping circles at the top are not a mistake- they are my attempt to represent a helix, which I am using to transfer from level to level. Many thanks in anticipation Allen Oakes Attachment: attach_1472_2025_helixtop_2012_07 _18_2022_16.box 490 posted: 18 Jul 2012 21:29 from: Martin Wynne Hi Allen, Before discussing double junctions -- are you ...
... be used by most others, but others in the Templot Club may have slightly different ways of doing the same functions, however, I can say it will work very satisfactorily and achieve good layout results. But at the end of the day, so to speak, it is what you would be comfortable with in working with Templot. Simon, this is only Part 1 of a synopsis of how to correct and align your track plan layout, it covers only the top a area of track-work. It does not include the curved track to the right-hand side entry/exit (to the possible 3 way tandem) of the baseboard, or any of the middle to lower parts, these will be tackled in other Parts. I have attached the box file of the current part corrected track plan, see attached box file. I will send further box files as I tackle and correct other parts of the plan, each will be accompanied by a full synopsis and remedial actions list for you to learn more about the Templot menus and ...
... , Martin. posted: 2 Jun 2018 21:29 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, Just used the file backup facility in the 'My Notes and Files' forum for the first time- been meaning to test it for years I compressed all the files in the Templot Dev folders such all .box .bgs etc but forgot to leave out the video folder. Started a new topic in 'My Notes and Files' and attached the compressed file. It took ages to do anything which is when I cottoned on to the error of including the video files. The file size was 56MB. When I look at the topic the message is there but no attachment shows- I assume that attachments that are too big are just dumped? Tried again without including the video, PDF preview and Print Preview folders and the file size is still 9.6MB( just under the quoted limit). Added this compressed file to another message all all appears fine and I can see the attachment. Would it be an idea for you to specify which folders within Templot to include in ...
... of traffic- such as at the exit from very busy marshalling yards or MPDs. Increasingly power worked Facing points everywhere have tended to all be fitted with self-locking mechanisms- or clamp locks. This has also spread to the use of self-locking mechanisms or Clamp locks in Trailing Connections. Basically there is relatively little extra cost between either the point mechanism with or without the locking element. In addition there is relatively little extra cost in providing Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) or Solid State Interlocking (SSI) that includes point locking. This relative small difference in cost is balanced against the problems and costs that arise if/when any form of Wrong Direction movement with a train Carrying Passengers needs to be made if the points that become Facing do not have installed locking. Essentially- all non-locked points have to be Clipped, Scotched and flagged before a Passenger Carrying, Wrong Direction movement can be made- this includes dragging a failed train back. With the massive reduction in manpower this has become nearly impossible- or, at best ...
... More at http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxlinux/ if anyone is interested. This acts as a form of overlay for Wine, so far as I can see. Certainly Wine is installed along with Crossover Linux. Installation under Ubuntu was trouble-free. But what about Templot, you cry! So far, no problems whatsoever. I selected the 'Install unsupported software' option, pointed Crossover at the downloaded Templot installer file, created a Crossover 'bottle' (their name for a Windows-like environment- options include 98, 2000, XP and Vista) and set it away. First time load. I ran it, got the PC ID code and asked Martin for the release code (which came very quickly- thanks, Martin), entered it and away I went. No obvious differences to using Templot under Windows. Printer setup, for both my directly-connected Canon MP610 and my networked Xerox laser was completely trouble-free. Next step was to update to version 0.91c, which worked first time, following the same ...
... extend the half-diamonds to replace them (F4). I now discovered that if I extend the diamonds outwards (instead of lengthening the two transition curves in toward the diamond) that the extended curves from the diamond don't match the radii of the transitions curve. I assume that that is because I didn't follow your instructions and means the curve has lost its flow...? At this time of year Martin I'm not expecting a quick reply but thought I'd write it down whilst still fresh in my mind, Ive included the latest box file. Kind regards Andrew Attachment: attach_2023_2601_Yeovil-Curve-installed-North-End.box 322 posted: 23 Dec 2014 23:59 from: Martin Wynne Hi Andrew, If you didn't do: click transition template and align one half-diamond over it and snake onto peg it means the half-diamonds are still on a constant radius curve instead of aligned to the transition curve. They won't line up properly with the underlying transition curve. See: 2_231856_120000000.png I'm going to make you a video showing how ...
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