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... installing Templot? Don't use the Windows Program Files folders. It was tested here on Windows7 and Windows10 without problems. There are no significant changes from the previous version install, did that one go ok? Try right-clicking on the downloaded file, and then Run As Administrator. Try switching off your McAfee while installing. Anyone else having problems? regards, Martin. posted: 7 Sep 2017 17:42 from: Martin Wynne Hi Norman, It's difficult to respond without knowing which file is causing the problem. A few things to try, in order of increasing desperation: restart Windows and try again. make sure neither Templot nor the Templot Video Player are running when installing. if the problem recurs, click the Ignore/Skip option. Most likely Templot will start up ok and create the missing file. Check that Templot is indeed version 215a. or try disabling your AntiVirus while installing. I've done some Googling and this seems the most likely problem. or delete the C:\TEMPLOT_DEV\internal\ folder (only that one folder ...
... topic: 919 WR Devon Mainline c1960 posted: 4 Aug 2009 22:24 from: BrianH Hi, Hopefully all you Templot experts out there can spare me a few minutes to have a look at my first Templot design and point out any ideas/improvements/schoolboy errors. The background is that I have a room 16.5' by 11.5' in which I plan to build an OO gauge roundy roundy which will represent a small station on the ex GWR mainline between Plymouth and Newton Abbot. The station will also be the junction for a small branch which primarily is used to transport china clay from South Dartmoor. This means there will be exchange sidings and a bay platform as well as the usual small goods yard. For more details please see my RMWeb thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f =66&t =39922 This is the second draft, modified after comments on RMWeb. Please note I have not shoved any timbers yet and the two crossovers need to be modified to become single slips to allow running ...
123. .box files
... that gives me the ability to do so. Hi Simon, .box files are saved in Templot's own data storage format. So you will be able to use them only if you are a Templot user. If you are, you should be able to click on the link, and your browser will download the file and launch Templot for you. Templot will then ask you if you want to load the downloaded file. I've made a bit of Jing video showing that happening (in Firefox) -- it may take a few seconds to start: http://screencast.com/t /DEq7j9ezB If you prefer, instead of choosing to Open the downloaded file, you can choose the option in your browser to Save it. Then you can select a folder on your computer where you want it saved. And at any time later you can go there in Templot (reload/ add from file... menu item) and load the .box file. Saving the downloaded file is also the best option to choose if you already have the Templot ...
... for alteration would be gratefully recieved many thanks Richard Attachment: attach_1286_1010_curved_version_2 _colour_005.box 396 Last edited on 29 Dec 2011 11:47 by Richard_Jones posted: 15 Jun 2011 21:59 from: Richard_Jones SHAPE file to go with BOX file for Singleton Attachment: attach_1105_1010_curved_version2_c olour.bgs 420 posted: 15 Jun 2011 22:11 from: Martin Wynne Hi Richard, Thanks for uploading your files. For the background picture shape, you need to send a third message, and add the BMP image file for the picture shape. It may take a few minutes to upload after you click Send. There is a size limit of 5.7MB. regards, Martin. posted: 16 Jun 2011 18:24 from: Richard_Jones .bmp file.... finally after compression! Attachment: attach_1106_1010_Singleton_curved _version2_copy.bmp 647 posted: 16 Jun 2011 20:36 from: Martin Wynne Richard_Jones wrote: .bmp file.... finally after compression! Hi Richard, Thanks for uploading it. Unfortunately, Templot can't handle RLE-compressed BMP files (run-length encoding). I've attached it ...
125. Videos
... topic: 1034 Videos posted: 4 Feb 2010 09:36 from: kenbec I am running Templot v0.74b. I have just run the Video to do with Overlaying tracks on a rough sketch, a few things puzzled me which I am sure have simple answers. The drawing pad starts with a small straight in the bottom corner. I assume this pad has been called up from a stored Template. Correct? If so I will no doubt come across how this is done as I dive deeper into Templot. Early into the video a mouse action is used described as F3/F4 plain-track length. The Templot Function Key Chart I have printed out makes no mention of multiple mouse actions of this nature. Is this from a later version of Templot? A little later a mouse action described as F10 swell curving straight mm is used. On the Templot Function Key Chart I have printed out F10 is described as preview current. Now that I have looked closer I realise that the menu bar is very different. I know Martin recommends that ...
... constructing mixed gauge track. Flanges on American railroad wheels are wider and perhaps marginally shallower than for our 3' 6" system. The really noticeable difference is that their flangeways are up to 2-1 /2" wide, whereas my prototype is at 1-3 /4 ", significantly smaller in percentage terms. I'm keen to retain the narrow gutted look of our skinny flangeways as much as possible, but are prepared to ease these marginally in the interests of practicality. When I first started on this path a few years ago, Keith Norwood kindly provided diagrams of South African Rlys 3' 6" standards. However, standards used by the beefier SAR are more akin to those for standard gauge systems. When several SAR steam locos were imported to NZ by enthusiasts, tyres were required to be re-profiled before they were permitted to move through turnouts. I never imagined there could be so much difference between rail systems. Returning to my original question, that of appropriate clearance between rail and wheel flange- "or sideways slop" ...
... method of building the common crossing for those who are happy to build common crossings in the copperclad construction method, rather than a free standing method For those wishing for added detail the following can be used Bridge chairs, These are used from the transition of block chairs (in either the common crossing or additional slide chair packs) to standard chairs where there is not enough room for a standard chair (either side of 10 used per turnout) these are £8.50 per 100 so after deducting the cost of standard chairs add a few pence to the bill Common crossing chairs A pack contains a set of 5 different sizes (1 -5 ,6 ,7 ,8& 10) At £4.50 if you can use the whole pack then 90p a turnout but a saving of appx 8 chairs per turnout Additional switch chairs, a pack contains one left and one right hand set (plenty of bits left over) £2.25 per turnout and replaces about 12 chairs depending on size Check rail chairs Cost 90p per turnout and saves about 20 chairs and looks ...
... topic: 2511 New single slip video tutorial posted: 18 Aug 2014 17:58 from: Martin Wynne A few days ago I said I would make a new single slip video. It has taken me much longer than I expected but it is now ready. This is my first serious attempt at using the new FBR format, so please treat this as a first draft version. I would welcome comments and feedback. The idea of the new format is to combine a written tutorial with video in the same file, so that I don't have to do everything twice. I'm not entirely sure the idea has worked. Perhaps it should have been split into 2 or 3 shorter videos? How do you find the font size? It is much smaller than my eyes find comfortable, but if it's larger the text panels obscure too much of the video frame. The video is available in two formats: 1. click this link to download the FBR video file. It may take a few seconds (20MB): http://templot.com ...
... designs, partial templates, etc. But as you have found, you can get along fine without using the notch if you wish (what in fact happens is that Templot uses it for you). It doesn't appear on printed output or DXF, but there's no way to lose it from the screen, sorry. I will add that option -- it never occurred to me that anyone would want to do that. If it's in the way, you can quickly move it somewhere else by pressing SHIFT+ F7 a few times (which cycles it through its recent locations). You can also move it anywhere you like using the action> mouse actions: pad> move notch mouse action. There are other options at geometry> notch> menu items to move it. regards, Martin. posted: 8 Mar 2010 09:10 from: Gordon S Thanks for your very quick reply Martin. Impressive as always. Thanks also for starting my day with a laugh. I'm sitting here chuckling away to myself over your comment "it never ...
... topic: 1800 New to templot and have a few questions? posted: 21 Jan 2012 18:03 from: kingkong92 Hello all, I am planning a small layout of a sawmill an want to use templot for designing and have a few questions... 1. How do I import a scanned sketch of my layout (jpg) to use as a background? 2. Failing the above how do i draw a simple rectangle 1850 mm x 630mm, what should i enter in the 4 dimension boxes? Thanks for any help Sam Attachment: attach_1324_1800_Track_plan.jpg 399 posted: 21 Jan 2012 19:20 from: Les G kingkong92 wrote:...1. How do I import a scanned sketch of my layout (jpg) to use as a background? 2. Failing the above how do i draw a simple rectangle 1850 mm x 630mm, what should i enter in the 4 dimension boxes?... Hi Sam, Welcome to the Templot club; a good place to start is: Companion- Backgrounds and Scans. You will also ...
131. Sleepers and timbers
... and have largely figured out the 'shove timber' function and other associated bits, ultimately I've got no idea on prototype sleeper patterns, how they were laid etc. For example, I've created a nice, neat relativey simple straight double junction using B8 crossings, but how were the timbers laid? Should the sleepers go across both points/turnouts in one 'unbroken timber'? Do they remain perpendicular to the points as they go under the diamond, or do they alter to be perpendicular to the diamond itself? I've seen a few photos and delved into a couple of books, but clear images seem hard to come by. Thanks for any assiatance Chris posted: 19 Jan 2012 15:39 from: Les G Chris, A fair question; you will find that the arrangements for placing timbers varied with company, time of formation construction, in some cases, who was foreman in charge of laying the section of track. What you need to do depends upon your choices of what you intend to model, and how much historical accuracy you wish to ...
... O Gauge layout, its only small but revolves around building a 3-way point. Could someone review the attached design and suggest how I can convert the two point templates into the one so I can print and build it. 3470_021338_160000000.png Any comments/advice/suggestion would be welcomed. Richie Attachment: attach_2557_3119_Worcester_Street _MPD.box 234 posted: 2 Nov 2017 19:08 from: Phil O Have you had a look at the tandem turnout video? It's a bit antiquated, but still works, although the terminology has changed in a few cases, it's easy enough to work out what's what. There are slightly easier ways to create the extra common crossing, but I never worry about it when I need to create a tandem turnout. No doubt Martin will be a long shortly to sort out my short comings. Phil. posted: 2 Nov 2017 20:42 from: Richie Kynaston Hi Phil, Thanks for that- I thought there was something, but couldn't find it. Can you point me in the right direction? Richie posted: 2 Nov ...
133. Despair
... ..."- Why? I concur with Martins recent comments; the Templot interface has menus, it has pop-up boxes and other boxes that can be moved around on screen. It doesn't use the standard Windows colour scheme or fonts. Is that such a big blocker to its use? And why should users expect it to look like Windows? All the screenshots in Martin's advertising and in the many examples on here show that it doesn't. Sorry, but I just don't get this argument either. The next few points are to my mind all covered by the fact that Templot is a track design/ calculation/ analysis tool- it isn't a 2D CAD tool, it isn't a graphic design tool. The nearest analogy I have is to liken it to a stress analysis tool- if you don't understand the basics of stress analysis, you wouldn't try to use it. So how can you design trackwork if you don't understand the design parameters? "after pressing F4 I expect to move the mouse in the direction I want to move ...
... topic: 1637 Customized Templates Queries. posted: 20 Sep 2011 00:23 from: Brian Nicholls Hi All, and particularly Martin, I have a few niggling queries (for me that is). Question 1. In the screenshot image of the< switch settings >, shown directly below as Figure 1, can I either Rename or Delete the custom switch template shown at the very bottom of the list, highlighted in blue? I could not see any buttons or tick boxes that would allow me to do either. Question 2. With reference to Q1. above, would a possible solution to the above question be, to ensure all templates are saved in the box folder, and backed up elsewhere, then to re-install of the TDV (build #4009)? Hopefully this will give a clean start to the Switch Settings menu, then I can re-add the custom template as before, but giving it it's correct title name and complete data. Now to the real crunch, I have a dilemma, in trying ...
... information. It's been clear for a long time that I'm just no good at doing that. Martin. posted: 3 Oct 2018 21:47 from: Phil O Martin, I think your being too hard on yourself, creating Templot is your hobby and we thank you for it and I would like to think all other users do too. You have created a very complex piece of software, which you have continued to refine, but as you have improved it and added further functions, some of us have missed a few tricks along the way. If providing the online user instructions are proving somewhat difficult, could you not go on the road and do some demonstrations around the country at a some of the larger exhibitions and possibly a few seminars at Missenden Abbey where we can get it straight from the horses mouth. If these could be filmed, edited and places on Youtube it might overcome most if not all of the problems. There are lot of modelling how too's on Youtube, there would be no need to write it up, no ...
136. Zoom on print map
... topic: 3599 Zoom on print map posted: 22 Jan 2020 12:29 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, quick question for you.... Is there a zoom facility on the print map? As you know I use grouping a lot and sometimes I just want a crossover plus a few inches of the approach/exit track. I find it quite difficult to actually see where the crossover is on the map. Here's a pic. but of course it is larger than the normal screen size, so doesn't look as bad. Is there an issue with upload images? I followed the route and it started the upload, but nothing happened. It's a 557KB jpeg image and I waited four minutes.... I now added it as an attachment. The page preview helps, but that's much larger and I have to check each page individually. I'm sure there is a way to zoom in on the print map so I can select the three or for pages required, but haven't found one yet. Grateful for any ...
... entry so I know what I'm looking for. edge seems to have a lot of problems. I don't know if you use social media, but on farcebook it has a habit of double entering text and then disappearing (ms aware of it). It doesn't do it all the time. I had a mishap with my old laptop (win 8) and replaced it with this thing. BTW if one was careless enough to not back up a Templot file (say if one was away from their backup server for a few days) and it became corrupted, are there any tricks that I can try that might recover some of the data? Sorry for the further o/t question. Derek posted: 18 Jul 2016 14:12 from: Martin Wynne DerekStuart wrote: BTW if one was careless enough to not back up a Templot file (say if one was away from their backup server for a few days) and it became corrupted, are there any tricks that I can try that might recover some of the data? Hi Derek ...
138. LNWR track drawings.
... court's ruling was that hard work, cost or technical skill of making a copy is not a qualifier for copyright protection. Originality is. This has been worked over a number of times in various courts since and the outcome has been the same. The result has been the use of contract law, (licensing agreements), to effectively create copyright were there is none, either due to copyright running out or there having never been any in the first place. This is a very dubious practice that has been defended on a few grounds such as protecting the integrity of the the work in question, and morally on the grounds they need the cash. The argument against such behaviour is that it is against the spirit of the original copyright law that was designed to protect artists and their dependents against dying in poverty whilst others made large amounts of money based on their endeavours. (It was never originally meant to protect large commercial or public companies. Due to the ability to trade copyright for money this has lead to large entities with deeper pockets becoming involved ...
... is an exact match for the turnout template available on the proto87 website which I am ultra happy about. Not true however for a #6 template from Fastracks, theirs are out on both Templot and proto87 but that is by the by. Bruce, I posted a link to details of Pennsy track and pointwork on here a short while ago PRR Track Drawings and I know that someone commented that the details would apply to the PRR only and not to other railroads in the US. It would appear that there are quite a few different designs of trackwork in the US, just as there were in the UK, so I wouldn't be surprised if the Proto87 drawings are based on one design and the Fastracks one on another. Jim. posted: 25 Feb 2011 15:05 from: BruceNordstrand Hi Jim Just caught your reply before I headed off to bed (2 am here in Aus). I have known the PRR had some weird and wonderful track configurations but I also checked with a spreadsheet by David Honer who used AREA 1941 data to construct ...
... topic: 2245 GWR 2 bolt chairs in 4mm scale posted: 1 Jul 2013 13:56 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I have been busy making some masters for this non-existant 4mm scale item to produce some polyurethene castings mainly for my own use. The first mould is currently curing and I should be able to start casting within the next few days. The question is, is anybody else interested? Price will be in excess of the available 4 bolt ones available elsewhere but I haven't finally decided on the exact price. I'll post some images in due course with further info if that's OK. I should have mentioned that they are slide rail chairs not running rail chairs which are of course already available from C&L. Last edited on 1 Jul 2013 16:00 by Stephen Freeman posted: 1 Jul 2013 15:00 from: Nigel Brown I thought C&L did GWR 2-bolt chairs in 4mm. Cheers Nigel posted: 1 Jul 2013 15:58 from: Stephen Freeman Not slide rail chairs though. ...
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