... supplier what is the max capability for RAM memory that the supplied motherboard can take. I would say at this point, the minimum requirement for RAM slots and addressability on the motherboard, should be at least 16 Gb or better for a modern machine. Remember, it's too late when you have bought the machine, or at the very best will cost you a lot more to have the motherboard replaced in order to accept more memory in the future. All the best, Brian Nicholls. posted: 17 Apr 2012 17:08 from: Martin Wynne John Lewis wrote: there are the new versions of Templot I have not yet tried. Hi John, Templot is a compiled using a 32-bit compiler and cannot therefore access more than 4GB of memory, even when running on a 64-bit computer. The same applies to all other 32-bit programs -- i.e. the vast majority of your existing software unless you upgrade to 64-bit versions. With 32-bit programs you will only see the advantage of having more than ...

... have been created or changed since you last ran this process, without giving lots of annoying messages. Pause simply leaves it on screen long enough to see what it's done.] It takes seconds to write, using a text editor such as Notepad (NOT a word processor!), and the drill is: at the end of any session, remove memory stick from trouser pocket and insert in USB port, double-click icon, press a key when it's finished, restore memory stick to trouser pocket. Usually about twenty seconds, and you only need to do it three or four times before it becomes ingrained habit. USBRestoreFromPC.BAT is obviously the same but with the file paths in reverse order, but mercifully I've not had to run that yet!- and I also use similar files in other key folders. HTH, Regards Chris posted: 1 May 2012 18:41 from: Paul Boyd Hi Chris personally the thought of entrusting anything of mine to Microsoft fills me with horror! You're right- I certainly wouldn't trust Live Mesh as my ...

... and diamond crossovers can now be designed to fit into this overall design rather than having created them first. Is this a viable route to a good overall result? In answer to your 'which Templot' query, I used the version before Templot 2 (the development version I think) for much of the scenic section and then continued with Templot 2. I'll try again to attach the 'box'. Regards Dave Attachment: attach_1449_1962_tg_main_getting_c loser.box 215 Last edited on 23 May 2012 18:07 by Dave M posted: 24 May 2012 08:58 from: Stephen Freeman Torr Giffard LSWR 1959-71 wrote: undefined Hi Martin, The design of the TG trackwork to largely conform to a 2ft width baseframe has meant that I've spent considerable time ensuring that the overall track layout will do just that whilst maintaining generous radii curvature esp. on the passenger lines. I'm hoping that the double slips, single slip and diamond crossovers can now be designed to fit into this overall design rather than having created them first. Is this a viable route to a good overall ...

... . In the meantime I'm not going to tell you to RTFM because there isn't one, or at least not a comprehensive up-to-date one. That's one of the reasons why Templot is now free to use. However, if you haven't yet seen it, this page may answer some of your questions: http://www.templot.com/martweb/gs_realtrack.htm You can find some sample H0 US-style templates in Templot to download, here: topic 1335 regards, Martin. posted: 7 Oct 2012 11:08 from: bambuko Thanks for the welcome Martin Yes I have seen http://www.templot.com/martweb/gs_realtrack.htm and that was going to be my question number 2 I am clear that my turnout is not jogged, but I am only guessing that since the real PRR turnout is talking about "radius of outer rail for the switch" the real turnout is "curved switch"? Having said so, I am also guessing that (bearing in mind model scale) I might be better off approximating it by using " ...

... see it. Puzzled by this, as I am pretty sure that Templot has previously had no difficulty finding the printer drivers on my system, though I haven't printed any templates for some time. Attachment: attach_1648_2282_Templot_no_printe r_problem.jpg 132 posted: 10 Aug 2013 01:31 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, Make sure that the printer is switched on and working before you start Templot. If still no joy, try exporting a PDF file and printing it via a PDF Reader program. regards, Martin. posted: 10 Aug 2013 08:53 from: John Palmer Thanks, Martin. I'm pleased to report that the problem went away, possibly as a result of my switching the printer off and on again before re-starting Templot. Being the profligate electricity user I am, the printer is normally left on standby, so I had no reason to think this was an issue. I did tidy up my computer's printer information in attempts to resolve this by removing two references to an older printer that the Samsung had replaced. One of these redundant instances ...

... topic: 2211 Storage Box Statistics posted: 5 May 2013 08:26 from: Paul I have some 400 odd templates on my layout design in two gauges Sn3.5 and Sn2. I would like to build a test track first with the minimum radii in both gauges. Is it possible to check statistics on templates? In my case isolating the template with the minimum radius, or would I have to go through all the templates in my Storage Box one by one, as I know I have "forced" some curves? Thanks Paul posted: 6 May 2013 23:33 from: Paul Hi Martin, when I looked at the heading I used I realized it was a bit confusing and can't edit it. It should read something like "Storage Box Statistics" or Access Storage Box template data" Hope you can fix it and maybe even come up with a better title. Cheers Paul posted: 7 May 2013 09:43 from: Richard Spratt Paul, I'm happy with Storage Box and it's name. If you want to edit anything ...

... topic: 2229 PDF Export origin posted: 4 Jun 2013 15:08 from: LSWRArt Hello Martin, Is there any way to change the origin when you do a PDF export? If necessary I can fiddle the output by shortening some of the approach tracks which do not matter if they are cut off, but it would be easier to just fix the origin for the first page. Thanks, Arthur posted: 4 Jun 2013 16:21 from: Martin Wynne LSWRArt wrote: Is there any way to change the origin when you do a PDF export? Hi Arthur, trackpad> page outlines for PDF export menu item, so that you can see them. Then SHIFT+ CTRL-F10 mouse action to move the page origin to wherever you want it. Or output> page origin> set page origin... menu item to set it directly. Choose the mm option. Before doing any of that, set the PDF page size on the output> export a file... dialog. Then hide that dialog while you ...

... I wouldn't have bank account details, for instance, on there. Backup routines and the script I use have been discussed here, but the gist is that I take monthly incremental backups on top of occasional (4 -6 monthly) full backups to external hard drives, one of which is kept 50 miles away from home. As with any backup, it's usefulness depends on ensuring that the data you want to keep is actually backed up. Guess how I discovered that one... Cheers posted: 19 Aug 2013 08:37 from: CoBo Well after what seems like years rather than a couple of months we have finally given up on trying to recover anything from the backup discs. The only thing positive we have managed is a trackpad screen shot of the intended final layout. So next question is are trackpad screen shots a pre determined scale? to enable me to use a copy as a base drawing on which to hopefully reload my trackwork. Mike posted: 21 Aug 2013 09:28 from: Martin Wynne Hi Mike, Sorry ...

... topic: 2255 Printers posted: 11 Jul 2013 08:02 from: Raymond My Officejet HP 8600dn A3 printer has failed for the second time and the repair man says it will cost more than a new printer to repair. Not impressed with it as it has been not much used and parts seem not to be easily got in the UK either. Anyone any suggestions for a replacement A3 printer? Ink jet not laser. Thanks Raymond posted: 11 Jul 2013 09:37 from: richard_t I have an Epson R3000- which I'm generally happy with, but it's expensive to run in terms of ink. I use it for photography stuff as well as output from Templot. It can output to a little larger than A3- SuperA3. Richard. posted: 11 Jul 2013 12:26 from: Jim Guthrie Raymond, I got a A3 Canon Pixma IX7000 a year or two ago to replace my previous Epson LQ A2 printer. It has worked well and has given me very good quality prints but I have a couple of cons. 1 ...

... topic: 689 Bumpy track posted: 12 Jan 2009 17:35 from: Martin Wynne Worth waiting for it to load: Martin. posted: 12 Jan 2009 19:08 from: Phil O Hi Martin Nice footage any idea where it is? From a boilermakers perspective some of those steam leaks are a bit scarey. Cheers Phil posted: 12 Jan 2009 19:31 from: Paul Boyd Some of that footage made me wince! Producing track that bad, and the stock to run on it, would actually be quite a challenge in model form. You'd need a certain amount of weight to get the right rock'n'roll momentum....and then some smart-a ** e would comment about the poor modelling skills posted: 13 Jan 2009 10:22 from: Martin Wynne Phil O wrote: Nice footage any idea where it is? From a boilermakers perspective some of those steam leaks are a bit scarey. Hi Phil, Thanks to RMweb, it's been identified as the Yinghao Coal Railway in China: http://www.chinasteam.com ...