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1001. Metric Calculator
... Calculator available to use in the Sketchboard mode as it is a bit of a pain to keep going back to Templot, Tools, ETC. every time I want to check dimensions. Many thanks in advance Phil posted: 25 Feb 2012 16:08 from: Martin Wynne Hi Phil, The metric calculator should remain visible in front of the sketchboard if you don't close it. You can drag it mostly off-screen if it's in the way. If you click the small up-arrow in the top left corner a few times it will scale down to a smaller size and be less obtrusive. However, I have now added a menu item on the sketchboard menus to display it when needed: options> metric/scale calculator menu item. In the next TDV update. regards, Martin. posted: 25 Feb 2012 16:46 from: Phil O Many Thanks Martin. Cheers Phil Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> I wish it ...
... to show on the sketchboard you must change to detail-mode output instead. On the sketchboard control panel click the trackplan tab, untick the in diagram mode tickbox and then click the update now button. regards, Martin. posted: 26 Feb 2012 15:21 from: stuart1600 Martin, Thanks as ever for your rapid response, and apologies for troubling you with something that had been covered elsewhere already. I had a (very!) vague recollection of having read something about this issue. It must have been a few months back that I looked at the change log when I first used TDV and hadn't used Sketchboard at that time, so "Diagram-mode" and its significance obviously hadn't registered with me. I'd already worked out by trial and error that it had something to do with stock rails and your suggestion of using temporary templates to produce the required diagram in Sketchboard is a simple solution. As with so many things, it's obvious when it's pointed out... by someone who knows what they're doing I must go back ...
... IE (even with Firefox running) when they seek help via the Internet. Cheers for now John from 33820 St Ciers sur Gironde posted: 1 Mar 2012 16:04 from: Nigel Brown It might be related to a peculiar problem I get from time to time. I normally lauch my default web browser, Firefox, from the Web/Home button on my Microsoft keyboard. Every so often this launches IE instead. It appears to happen after some Windows updates. It's independant of the default browser setting. After a few hours things return to normal. I can only assume that this is a side effect of the update process. posted: 1 Mar 2012 19:24 from: bainin Hi, An easy startup program organiser -- free -- is Mike Lin's StartUp CPL... http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml I've been using it for years... Regards, Mike posted: 3 Mar 2012 16:18 from: Phil O HI Mike Hi, An easy startup program organiser -- free -- is Mike ...
1004. Maximum template length
... that long, but there are several interesting features on the ground, including various refuges and spurs. My intention, once I have all these in proportion on the Templot plan is to create some curves to fold it all in on itself. If its any solace I am known for trying things that others realise is very difficult or even impossible. I seem to achieve my objective in about 20% of cases. I once worked for a chief chemist who told a customer that a particular process could not happen; within a few months the competitor had done it and took all the business. A salutary lesson when you are 23. Thanks again Martin. Jerry posted: 1 Mar 2012 14:41 from: Jerry Having now done as instructed, with great success, I can confirm that the radius of the Up and Down Mains work out at 190000 mm. No wonder it always seemed like a straight looking from the platforms. Following on from someone's questions about the accuracy of 1:2500 OS maps the layout I now see has enough room ...
1005. Turntable Timbering
... 34 from: Nigel Brown The use of crossings close to the turntable edge is quite interesting, and led to the downfall of at least one CME. F.G.Smith was CME of the Highland Railway from 1911 to 1915. His "River" class of 4-6 -0 mainline locomotives is often quoted as the reason for his dismissal; the Civil Engineer refused to allow them on the line, due to exceeding the then allowed loading. However, the LMS brought them back to the line with only very minor strengthening of a few bridges. Another, deeper, reason given for his dismissal was his habit of ordering things with little or no discussion with his colleagues (the underlying reason behind the River fiasco). In particular, he managed to order a turntable of just the right diameter for the crossings to lie across the ends of the table, not a good idea! Last edited on 5 Jan 2012 18:35 by Nigel Brown Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. ...
... version in there since that of Saturday when I updated the program. Even repeating the 'save as' several times this morning no version with today's date is found in the BOX-FILES directory. My system clock is working correctly so the date which should be appended in the save as string is offered correctly in the 'save as' dialog. Nothing gets saved. I have not changed my session ending sequence which I have employed in the past. Saturday's files are still intact. Even if a new project is started with a few templates on it and then I try to save it there are no new files in C:\TEMPLOT_DEV\BOX-FILES, the last is still Saturday's. Where does Templot save its BOX files in this version? At the moment I cannot see any other option to try. Are there any other suggestions? Jerry posted: 6 Mar 2012 08:27 from: Jerry Hi Martin, I should have attached this file to my last message. You will see that the time/date stamp on the most recently ...
... Martin. posted: 16 Apr 2012 21:10 from: TimRKirby Martin Wynne wrote: Often the diamond-crossing had a slip road added to make a trailing crossover, as here at Three Cocks Junction: trailing_slip.jpg© unknown That link appears to be somewhat broken, Martin (p.s. the 404 generated an error too- Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request) posted: 16 Apr 2012 21:15 from: Martin Wynne Hi Tim, I've made a few changes to the web site. If you are not seeing the picture it is because your DNS has not yet updated. Please try again later. Or try this instead: trailing_slip.jpg regards, Martin. posted: 16 Apr 2012 21:27 from: TimRKirby That link worked just fine, thanks... posted: 16 Apr 2012 23:08 from: Nigel Brown Fascinating bit of track there at Three Cocks junction, Martin. Just cries out to be built! Cheers nigel posted: 17 Apr 2012 10: ...
1008. reloading after update
... with a new one. Templot always starts with T-55 gauge. It changes to your chosen gauge/scale when you load your .box files. You can save your printer calibration by clicking the output> printer calibration> save calibration... menu item. The settings for different printers and papers are each saved in a separate .cal file and can be reloaded as required. For TDV and Templot2 there is a new function to save program preferences between sessions. Be aware that this is still unfinished, and only a few settings are yet included: 2_080534_500000000.png Then click this: 2_080534_510000001.png Then the next time you start Templot you will see: 2_080534_510000002.png This is for for your program preferences (colours, zoom settings, etc.) -- it's not for anything related to track design, such as gauge and scale, custom switches, etc., which are saved in the .box files. Lots more (3 pages) about this in this 3-year-old topic: topic 752 Speaking personally, I find the whole preferences thing a ...
1009. Amazed Newby
... for predefined angles. On the heading page (go back one) take a look under the Templot Companion box to the bottom right of the screen and select Real Track for more information. Tony. Last edited on 17 Mar 2012 23:13 by Tony W posted: 18 Mar 2012 21:09 from: jeffthom Thank you for the reply Tony. I followed your reference- good stuff. Also found a large thread on Wikipedia for track work. Google for Bullhead Track and the Wiki citation will be in the top few. It discusses mostly N.American practice but is informative none the less. I have found nothing yet on the British letter scheme (A- F) of denoting switch point length. I presume this relates to concerns over long, fragile point ends. Do you know of a handy standard or reference? The Wiki also discusses the 'thick web' point rail stock to avoid the weakness of simple planed rail points. It even shows an example from a RR in Ohio. Is all British steam power so pretty??! ...
... and locomotive detail that was badly missing in "N". I have a lot to learn and have given myself 2 years to learn Templot and get an acceptable track plan. I feel sure that with all the experts in this club, whilst the learning curve will be steep, help will be here to resolve my problems! And lastly Martin, Thank you for making a wonderful bit of software available to the masses; I feel sure that this will pay for itself, I will donate as soon as possible. A few pictures and maps of Yatton can be found on my personal website: http://www.wslwx.co.uk/railway/ My best wishes to everyone Jon Fear posted: 19 Mar 2012 20:58 from: Paul Boyd Well, hello Mr Fear! How's things? Still thinking big, I see I've had a look at the track plan, and that would indeed make a good model. Two branch lines terminating, no less! If you have the space, this would be good in 4mm and EM is a good compromise ...
... When I went through the calibration process I found that the printer calibration sheet was spot-on for sizes. Although I saved a calibration file the machine works 'straight out of the box'! Not cheap tho'. Thanks for the recommendation. Most top-brand ink-jets are very accurate when new. Not so laser printers -- and the heat tends to shrink the paper, increasing the error. Laser printers need careful calibration to get accurate templates. Even an ink-jet will need checking again after a few months use. regards, Martin. posted: 21 Mar 2012 08:39 from: Jerry Thanks for the template printing methods. I'll have a go at implementing them this evening. And also many thanks for the printer calibration advice. Without it I might have carried on regardless, assuming that the calibration was always correct. I will try to remember to check it at least monthly. Regards Jerry posted: 21 Mar 2012 16:09 from: Tony W Hi Jerry. In my opinion an A3 printer is definitely ...
... clicking the dimensions... button, or by clicking the dimension showing in the mouse action panel (ringed yellow above). Thanks for reporting it. regards, Martin. posted: 28 Mar 2012 15:44 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, Many thanks for the two responses. I was just about to launch my response (in brown below) to your message of posted: 28 Mar 2012 11:09 when I spotted your latest message, however, I will also include it since it may explain a few things. I now understand the problem, and I do remember that I had to hunt for the dummy vehicle, which was hidden from view off screen way out in the blue zone, which is where I had been working on a previous set of templates. I did notice that the dummy vehicle, when you first opened the menu, appeared way off the template, and was clearly where it had been left from the last time the menu was used. Martin Wynne wrote: I will get this changed so that ...
1013. GW Turnouts
... Mar 2012 16:35 from: Phil O Hi Martin I seem to be getting a problem with the turnout templates, in that they were all done from a master template Great Western turnout as far as the crossing was concerned IE blunt nose set at 11/16ths and 4 inches from the timber Centre Line which I had set up in EM Gauge. I converted this to 00 for the purpose of this layout. When I started to sort out the timbering to suit Mr Smith's book I checked the dimensions of the first few turnout's at the left hand end of the layout and find that the fine point was 0.01mm and the centre of the timber to the fine point is 5.25 inches, so I started resetting them, on reopening the file the information is giving me these dimensions but looking at the template they look OK. I have opened up an earlier version with similar results> Have I done something wrong or is it a glitch. I attach the box files. I am using XP home on a HP compaq. Cheers Phil Early version ...
... topic: 1896 Staircliffe Exchange Sidings- Hull& Barnsley Railway c.1910 posted: 2 Apr 2012 20:29 from: David Yates A few months back I posted a boxfile showing my proposed layout Staircliffe Junction. Since then the Junction has gone, to make room for a locomotive servicing facility and give better access to the down line sidings. Although the junction has disappeared, it will still be an important influence behind how the railway is operated. Anyway, enough of my waffling. Attached you'll find the latest incarnation of the track plan, and you'll see that I've added a diamond crossover to make entry and egress from the sidings easier, effectively increasing the operating capacity of the layout. The problem I have, is that I'm not totally happy that the arrangement of the diamond crossover is geometrically correct or even lined up as accurately as it should be,and I still haven't got my head around the complexities of constructing a diamond crossover, so this is an appeal for help to iron out the bugs and missing elements of the arrangement. So if ...
... topic: 1897 Staircliffe Exchange Sidings- Hull& Barnsley Railway c.1910 posted: 2 Apr 2012 20:33 from: David Yates A few months back I posted a boxfile showing my proposed layout Staircliffe Junction. Since then the Junction has gone, to make room for a locomotive servicing facility and give better access to the down line sidings. Although the junction has disappeared, it will still be an important influence behind how the railway is operated. Anyway, enough of my waffling. Attached you'll find the latest incarnation of the track plan, and you'll see that I've added a diamond crossover to make entry and egress from the sidings easier, effectively increasing the operating capacity of the layout. The problem I have, is that I'm not totally happy that the arrangement of the diamond crossover is geometrically correct or even lined up as accurately as it should be,and I still haven't got my head around the complexities of constructing a diamond crossover, so this is an appeal for help to iron out the bugs and missing elements of the arrangement. So if ...
... then letting it search for the TechSmith codec. If no joy, I believe TSCC is included in the codec libraries with these players: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/#download http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu which would be worth a try. For the future I will make sure all the videos are also available in Flash format, or whatever works best for Linux. regards, Martin. posted: 3 Apr 2012 17:43 from: Trevor Walling Hello Martin, Thank you for your reply.It will give me a few things to try in order to be Windows free when using this fantastic software. Thanks again. Trevor posted: 3 Apr 2012 17:57 from: Trevor Walling Hello, I renamed it as a zip file and extracted the .avi file.I was able to play it with a number of Linux media players as a standard .avi file straight out of the box so to speak. Regards. Trevor. posted: 3 Apr 2012 19:14 from: Martin Wynne Trevor Walling wrote: I was able to play it with a ...
... track template, curved this to 1400 mm and made it 1 panel length. (Template 1) b) Produced a turnout template (Old GWR and 14' V angle 1:8) I curved this to MS of 5280. (Template 2) c) Then formed a crossover. (Templot 3) d) I then formed a double track to TS of Templot 2. (Templot 4) e) I then formed a double track on inside of Template 1 (Templot 5) This has already raised a few problems i) The panel lengths are: just under 1 length i.e. 17 sleepers for Templot 1 and Templot 2 was 1 length and 13 sleepers. How can I blend these two templates together so that the "rail Joint" marks from of the combined length of track, made of template 4 and 5, are marked out on the plan as as a multiple of the panel length with any residual sleepers? In this case 2 lengths and 12 sleepers. Rather than 17 sleepers and 1 length and 13 sleepers ii ...
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