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... promising. regards, Martin. posted: 17 Jan 2008 05:19 from: Martin Wynne I wrote: That mouse action was introduced in 091. Previously you could do it by entering the figures, but having it as a mouse action is proving incredibly useful. One of those "why didn't I think of this before" moments. Hi Adrian, Oops! I just re-read your message and realised that you did enter the figures! Sorry about that. If you are using version 091b you can make that adjustment by mouse action -- action> mouse actions: real> adjust V-crossing entry straight menu item. It's very handy. regards, Martin. posted: 17 Jan 2008 05:49 from: Adrian Martin Wynne wrote: Oops! I just re-read your message and realised that you did enter the figures! Sorry about that. If you are using version 091b you can make that adjustment by mouse action -- action> mouse actions: real> adjust V-crossing entry straight menu item. It's ...
... best way to now link the other road to the turnout? To date I have had to put plain track on either end of the gap and then fiddle around with length and radius until they meet neatly: I presume there is a better way? Attachment: attach_2865_3474_linking_question .box 161 posted: 3 Aug 2019 10:28 from: Tom Allen i'm a pretty new beginner myself so i doubt my answer is correct. I would create a "branch track" and "curve" it into position to intersect the road, then adjust both tracks to meet with the "length" command. Attachment: attach_2868_3474_linking_question _1.box 137 Last edited on posted: 3 Aug 2019 10:42 by Tom Allen 3 Aug 2019 10:42 from: Tom Allen here's the result Attachment: attach_2869_3474_linking_question _2.box 140 Last edited on 3 Aug 2019 10:42 by Tom Allen posted: 3 Aug 2019 11:02 from: drrsenior Thanks.That does work BUT if for example the second track was in the engine shed then it now has around 600mm less of straight track as it was ...
... topic: 559 C&L Finescale sleeper spacings posted: 16 Sep 2008 07:56 from: Stuart Mitchell HI.. I have some C&L Finescale EM track bases which I hope to use on a small shunting layout but when I print the plan the sleeper don't match. How can I fix this so it all lines up. Also will this also adjust the point sleeper?? Stuart posted: 16 Sep 2008 10:30 from: Martin Wynne Hi Stuart, I have some C&L Finescale EM track bases which I hope to use on a small shunting layout but when I print the plan the sleepers don't match. How can I fix this so it all lines up? You can set up custom spacings for plain track sleepers by going to real> plain track options> rail lengths and sleeper spacings... menu item. There is detailed guide showing how to do it at: http://www.templot.com/martweb/pdf_files/gwr_track_panels.pdf But most folks would want to work the other way -- spacing ...
144. "V" crossings
... : 2820 "V" crossings posted: 16 Jan 2016 15:25 from: Phil O Hi Martin I am just finishing off a tandem turnout, but I am struggling to get the last "V" right, I think there is/was an option to have a "V" at any angle in the "V" options menu, but I can't find it. I'm probably having another senior moment. Thanks Phil posted: 16 Jan 2016 15:32 from: Martin Wynne Hi Phil, Use F9 to adjust the angle instead of F5. If you used a half-diamond template for the V-crossing, you can adjust the radius in the turnout road through the vee without changing the V-crossing angle, by using F10 (which adjusts the blanked-out K-crossing angle). regards, Martin. posted: 16 Jan 2016 15:55 from: Phil O Hi Martin Thanks, I am using a gaunt turnout. All sorted Thanks again Phil Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript ...
145. Cutting PCB Sleepers
... saw- probably the latter, even though it's almost twice the price. I have a Minicraft Bench Sander already, and whilst it'll do what it's intended for I do feel it's expensive for what it is. Proxxon stuff is much better made I think. Incidentally, I plan to try out the etched brass chairs from Masokits (there was a feature on them in MRJ a while back) in conjunction with the sleepers. Since the rail is supported clear of the sleepers it looks a bit better I think; it's also adjustable, strong and the chairs added at the same time. I'll post some pictures/information in the Workbench section when get going, if anyone's interested. Brian posted: 15 Oct 2008 22:48 from: Paul Boyd Brian wrote: I already have a Proops chopper, which is fine if you plan to use ply sleepers. As for cutting C&L copper clad- no way! Even with a new blade all it managed was a score mark in the copper.... The NWSL Chopper is much ...
... edited on 26 Nov 2017 21:48 by madscientist posted: 26 Nov 2017 22:00 from: Martin Wynne Hi Dave, It is not mathematically possible for two transition curves to be exactly "parallel" within the transition zones. This means that it is not possible to fit a crossover with both turnouts exactly aligned at their CTRL-5 mid-points (which is what the make crossover tool does). If you do that on a transition curve, you get a warning that the new transition curve may need adjustment to achieve the desired alignment. If as in your plan it is important that the new track is parallel/concentric with the original track (beyond the transition zones), do this instead: 1. on the first turnout do geometry> turnout-road exit length> crossover. 2. do tools> make double-track TS. Without a crossover to consider, Templot can do an automatic adjustment on the new transition zone position. Select the automatic option. 3. insert a turnout in the new plain track ...
147. Swelling curves
... 24 Aug 2008 14:44 from: class76 I have managed to get a good bit of time to myself this weekend to learn a bit more in templot& so far following the tutorials i have managed to get myself alote further into the program& i am learning a few new things. Im stuck though i,ve been watching the tutorials& on the laying track over rough sketch tutorial when it comes to curving it is showing that a f10 on the keys is used to create a curve swelling. How do i adjust my key settings so i can do the same?? I,ve upgraded to the latest version of templot becuase alote of the newer videos seem to be done on this so i thought im best doing the same. Thanks Simon. posted: 24 Aug 2008 15:23 from: Martin Wynne class76 wrote: I've been watching the tutorials& on the laying track over rough sketch tutorial when it comes to curving it is showing that a F10 on the keys is used to create a curve swelling. How do I ...
148. Catenary
... For those who may have difficulty accessing the file link there, I have attached it below. To represent the overhead wires you could use dummy centre-line only templates. Or maybe use the draw with mouse function in the background shapes. There is also a function in the spacing-ring tool to draw background shape lines between specific locations. regards, Martin. Attachment: attach_1201_1657_ole_masts_EM.box 225 posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:36 from: Brunnhaus Thanks for replies up to now! Martin, would it work, if I adjust the trackbed values for N-scale to e.g. 4mm instead 25mm? would the lines be correctly indicated or might occur unexpected reactions? The answer for Robs questions is: My gauge is 9mm european fiNescale. My station with 7 tracks is Rosenheim (Bavaria) from 1858, so no catenary at that time. I designed the trackwork totally through templot and built it on the printed plan with sleepers and flat bottom rails from The 2mm Association. The station is 4m long and 1,4m wide. You find some ...
... from: Franz Martin This is Schienenform I (SF I) rail design from Bavaria: The maximum rail length is 6 meters. It has taken me a bit of trial and error and I decided to upgrade to the latest TEMPLOT version in order to diagnose my errors. Most of the dimensions are written on the drawing. It was hard to find, but eventually I discovered the Heel offset is 130mm, rail to Heel is 6000mm, toe to heel is 5250. The second set of switches are shorter- something to adjust later. I am having trouble positioning the Timbers, I had desired entering the details in the Custom Timber Settings tool. I can not determine what to set the dimensions to get the timber located properly. In the end I used the Push Timber tool. Does the push timber tool alter the values in the custom Timber Settings file or are they is some adjustments file somewhere. I would like to know where to find a sketch which indicates the terms for the switch details, crossing details, timbers and sleepers used on ...
... by the compiler are left, right and middle buttons, and the wheel. regards, Martin. I think I would rather you look at certain aspects of mouse usage that would apply to all mouse users please take these comments as wish lists, Im not asking for anything (a) Double click to make the control( or programmable by user) (b) potential for a context sensitive right click menu, with common functions that apply to the template so selected( for example if there is a turnout, that various adjustment options for turnouts would appear i the right click menu) (c) User programmable buttons for common functions on the UI, for example I use adjust turnout road exit a lot, and control-f12 means removing my hand from the mouse, which makes everything slower, hence I usually access the menu instead, but its a two tier menu which is also slow. Would be better to allow the user to reprogramme a certain number of the current shortcut buttons to suit their specific needs, or add new buttons, ...
151. TDV Sketchboard
... , That looks a bit odd. With a rectangle selected it should be showing in the modify tab. Try clicking off the rectangle and then clicking on it again. Try clicking the OK button and then clicking the modify item tab again. Try hiding and then showing the control panel. Can you select and modify the first rectangle ok? Can you create and modify a third item? For an L shape it is up to you. You can combine several separate rectangles. This makes it easier to split them later and adjust each one separately if needed. To get a neat result you may want to create further rectangles without an outline (border) to blank over sections of the first outlines. The whole lot can then be combined and adjusted as one -- edit> combine items menu item. Or you can create a square polygon. Click each corner as you go. You can undo as you go by pressing DELETE key repeatedly. To join the end back to the start press the X and/or Y keys. Then press ...
... topic: 618 Admin -- from Martin. posted: 7 Nov 2008 21:36 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, Today I'm working on John Watt's irregular diamonds, and I'm very aware that the code I'm using -- both for the diamonds and for mouse-action adjustment of check rails -- is now 5 years old since it was written, and it still hasn't made it into a Pug release. I'm beginning to despair that it ever will. I've written about this problem several times before, but I'm no nearer a solution. In recent months I have been able to spend almost no time at all on program development. All my Templot time has been spent on user support, not only on here but also on RMweb and elsewhere, and in emails. I recently turned 60, and I'm getting genuinely worried that the grey cells will fail on me before I can get everything done in Templot that I want to do. Already there are areas of the code which were crystal clear when I wrote them 20 years ago ...
153. Transition Curves:
... you are having problems with this transition curve is that the starting templates are themselves transition curves. When one or both starting template is a transition curve, it is necessary to tell Templot whereabouts within it you want to make the new transition to match. You do that by moving the fixing peg on it to the required position. Most usually that will be at one end or the other of the template (usually in practice the opposite end to where you last put it) where the radius is not changing and you can adjust the final position of the template boundary as required. (But you can if you wish put the peg within the transition zone for a match. In that case you must make a split and template boundary at that exact location, because of the varying radius.) What you need to do therefore is to put the peg at the near end of the template on the left. Click on it, and then peg/align tools> move peg on background template, and notch under> to CTRL-1. ...
... . Right i'm hoping i've made the switched diamond crossing properly?? Also i'm having trouble shortening the point labled need to make shorter. Cheers Andy Attachment: attach_1383_1813_Modified_Herstmon ceux.box 290 posted: posted: 14 Mar 2012 00:55 from: roythebus That turnout no.1 looks horribly sharp, especially if it's on a running line. 14 Mar 2012 00:55 from: roythebus That turnout no.1 looks horribly sharp, especially if it's on a running line. posted: 14 Mar 2012 10:08 from: wcampbell23 Hi Andy You can adjust the switch end of the turnout by choosing a different length of switch. This can make the turnout shorter without affecting the common crossing. You could also tweak the curved turnouts to ease the radii by experimenting with different switch lengths. Regards. posted: 15 Mar 2012 13:58 from: Tony W AndyJ wrote: Hello again people.. Right i'm hoping i've made the switched diamond crossing properly?? Also i'm having trouble shortening the point labled need to make shorter. Cheers Andy Hi Andy. The Switched crossing ...
... topic: 632 Crossover on diverging tracks posted: 16 Nov 2008 22:52 from: Paul Boyd The attached JPEG shows parallel tracks coming in from the LHS. They start diverging at about the 5.5ft mark. I've created a crossover after the divergion point (is that a word??) by a lot of adjusting of crossing angles and roaming until the two turnouts involved line up closely enough for track building. Both turnouts have a curviform crossing. The question is though, how should I have done it so that the turnouts align correctly without all the trial and error faffing about, based on the positions of the diverging tracks being fixed? (I know the timbering is wrong- I haven't started shoving yet!) Attachment: attach_414_632_diverging_crossover .jpg 302 posted: 17 Nov 2008 01:49 from: Richard Spratt Isn't it like turnout 7 in the first tutorial? http://www.templot.com/martweb/tut5a.htm Richard posted: 17 Nov 2008 02:10 from: Paul Boyd Hi Richard Not really, because in that tutorial the turnout is ...
156. Video + audio
... welcome. You may feel that you would rather provide your own music, thanks all the same. But of course the main thing is to add some voice commentary, once I have got the audio quality, file size and volume levels sorted out. This is all new to me. regards, Martin. Martin, When adding your voice-over, see if your software will accept mono instead of stereo. That will half your sound file size. Also, I don't know if it is possible with your software to adjust the sound sample rate and bit rate. You might find that if you can drop to 24K sample rate with 8 bit sample size, this will give reasonable speech quality with further large reductions in audio file size. I think I prefer my own choice of background music- but it's nowhere near as bad as the Home of 0 Gauge web site of not so fond memory. Jim. posted: 27 Nov 2007 12:57 from: Paul Boyd No background music, please!!!! (not that I ...
157. Make Diamond Problem
... match the curves exactly. This will niggle me until I find it, but for now I'm going to leave it at this cop-out. Hopefully no-one will ever see it. In the next program update, thanks again for reporting it. cheers, Martin. posted: 18 May 2020 08:19 from: Jim Guthrie Martin, Many thanks. It looks as though you've had a job on your hands since you usually respond with fixes in hours rather than days. I shall await the next update and adjusting a close approximation will be fine. Jim. Last edited on 18 May 2020 08:20 by Jim Guthrie posted: 18 May 2020 15:22 from: Martin Wynne Jim Guthrie wrote: Many thanks. It looks as though you've had a job on your hands since you usually respond with fixes in hours rather than days. Hi Jim, Well that stirred me into action, so with a strong coffee and a boiled egg inside me I have had another go. I have modified the make diamond-crossing at ...
... acceptable by making them into wye type points, (yes I know thats not correct terminology) posted: 30 Aug 2008 17:21 from: Martin Wynne russ wrote: Just out of interest I was wandering on what basis the min radius warnings were set? Hi Russ, Straight off the top of my head when I was writing the code 10 years ago. What you are supposed to be doing is setting your own required minimum radius, to suit the type of layout or the location for each template. So when adjusting a template in the goods yard for example you would likely set a lower minimum than for say a main-line junction. Click the change... button to set a new limit: change_warning.png This setting is specific to each template, so you should be aware of this when copying a template from one part of a layout to another. Whenever you get the flashing red warning, always check that the current minimum is actually appropriate for the conditions. Bit it is only a warning for the user -- it ...
... but not necessarily in the most convenient and easily remembered way. For example if you were to remember to update the project title with a version number before printing, it would appear on every printed page, like this: 2_131025_540000000.png 2_131026_450000000.png You could if you wished edit the project title to match your file name, and you would then have the very information on the printed pages which you were asking for. It appears twice on each page, inside and outside the trim margins. The font-size for the small text is adjustable in the output menu, but if you make it too large you risk obscuring the template details. I think it would be convenient to have an option to edit the project title from within the print and PDF output functions, making it easier to remember to do so. I will look at adding that. Separately from all that, every template has a name, which could be edited to include a revision number. And a serial number. The serial number is already shown in the timber numbers. It is possible ...
160. Pug version 091c
... , but it will now be possible to include diagrams and screenshots in the notes in future. The printed output from the Help viewer is now much improved also. There is a new option to match the template length when using the align functions. tools> align options> menu options. This is now a more convenient alternative to the insert turnout in plain track and obtain functions when you want to insert a customized template into an existing location. New option for the F6 curving mouse action to maintain the swing angle constant by adjusting the template length accordingly (constant-radius templates only, not transition curve templates). There are some Help notes about this at action> F6 curving options> menu options. New mouse action: adjust crossing entry straight for a regular-type V-crossing. action> mouse actions: real> adjust V-crossing entry straight menu item. Increasing the crossing entry straight is a convenient way to shorten a turnout without changing to a smaller turnout size. Previously this required the data to be entered manually, needing ...
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