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... "- a bit of a mouthful. Jim. So what's wrong with calling them unequal crossings? Peter It loses its meaning if you leave out the word "angle". Ken posted: 19 May 2010 11:37 from: Martin Wynne Raymond wrote: Why don't you simply make it a condition of getting support that they all join this group? Hi Raymond, It is not easy. I have to allow direct emails to provide support for ordering, download, installation and licensing issues. Frequently user support requests are included in the mix, and once you have commenced an email conversation it is not easy to stop short and refuse to answer the next question. My standard reply is: "briefly, the answer is...... If you ask again on Templot Club (details below) I can answer in more detail and other Templot users may also be able to help you. As explained in my order confirmation letter, all user support for Templot is conducted via the Templot Club web forum. I regret that I ...
142. Videos available
... through the tutorial. Would it be too much to ask for an audio commentary as well? posted: 1 Jun 2007 03:15 from: Martin Wynne Hi Cynric,> Would it be too much to ask for an audio commentary as well? Yes, I'm afraid it would. Adding a sound commentary multiplies the work involved in creating these videos several times over. There is no way that Simon could ask a question in the morning, and I can post an answer video in the afternoon, if it has to include audio. Sound also increases the download file size significantly, and some users are still struggling with slow dial-up. Another problem with adding sound is that it makes the file impossible, or at least very difficult, to edit at a future date to insert extra waits or callouts, remove hesitations and fumbles, or just generally modify or update. And I'm not convinced it would help. The idea is that you stop and start the video and replicate the functions of each step in Templot. A running commentary gets ...
... topic: 2900 Detailed template list posted: 11 Jul 2016 12:30 from: rynd2it Hi, I've tried to search for this but no luck so far. Is there a way of producing a list of all (or some) of the templates in my box file which includes the specifications of things like turnouts? I can find a way to list all the templates but that just shows the number, name and type. For things like turnouts the specs (type, radius, angle etc) would be useful to create a shopping list for track parts, kits etc. Many thanks David posted: 11 Jul 2016 13:07 from: Martin Wynne Hi David, On the storage box window, if you click the box> show cumulative box data menu item, you can see the total length of the templates and the total length of timbering. "Timbering" means the total length of pointwork timbers and plain track sleepers combined. For all the template info, click the box> print all template info PDF> menu items. ...
144. Switch drive mark
... topic: 848 Switch drive mark posted: 28 May 2009 22:31 from: Len Cattley Hi Martin Is there any way to include the switch drive marks on printed templates, as being a novice in track work it would help me to get the drive position for the switch right? Kind regards Len Cattley posted: 1 Jun 2009 15:44 from: Martin Wynne Len Cattley wrote: Is there any way to include the switch drive marks on printed templates, as being a novice in track work it would help me to get the drive position for the switch right? Hi Len, The drive marks are normally included by default: switch_drive_mark.gif If you are not seeing them (and your magenta ink cartridge isn't empty ), you must have turned them off. You can toggle them on and off for individual templates at geometry> switch drive mark menu option. Perhaps you turned the mark off for one specific template, and then forgot to turn it on again before deriving other templates from that one? Or you can turn them on/ ...
... ramrod straight- I think it looks nice but not sure of how practical it would be to lay and how the stock would fare over it. Here's a birds eye view of the plan: B5cX44n.png TR218 formss the entrance to 'the old goods yard', withTR227 dividing it into the coal depot (bottom) and carriage siding (middle). The carriage siding now has a 10' way between it and the platform road. TL235/236 are the curved entrance turnouts which weren't strictly required but I think I want to include just to smooth the geometry out a bit and to look nice with stock snaking through The idea with PR240 is to have it leading towards the baseboard front to represent the rest of the area with the coal bins/etc. on the 'aisle' side. The only part of the plan I'm not really excited about is the S-curve created by PL239 and PL232- it's required to get the requisite clearance for the gravel shed (ablve TL236) and so far built of separate 'constant radius' curves. I'm sure ...
... yard raised at platform height: lavenham(jmc9.1959)old6.jpg linked from: http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/l /lavenham/lavenham(jmc9.1959)old6.jpg The other circle seems to be an ordinary wagon turntable, used instead of a turnout. The end of that siding looks to be an end-dock. Would make an attractive model. regards, Martin. posted: posted: posted: 7 Jan 2018 08:07 from: rodney_hills Hello, http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/l /lavenham/ Includes aerial view of yard Regards, Rodney Hills 7 Jan 2018 08:07 from: rodney_hills Hello again, Thread on modelling Lavenham... http://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f =3 &t =8019&hilit=lavenham Includes some discussion on turntables Also signal box diagram, which I've clipped into the following post here. Regards, Rodney Hills Last edited on 7 Jan 2018 08:48 by rodney_hills 7 Jan 2018 08:07 from: rodney_hills 134_070344_390000000.png Last edited on 7 Jan 2018 08 ...
... that are correct as to position, angle and radius and center of curvature (the later two being determined by the piece of track entering into the end point). That way a piece of track joined to that trackwork will correctly align and have a compatible easement- it would be too bad to have a fantastic bit of hand-built Templot let down by a poor attachment to the mundane track work elsewhere. One would not be able to simulate even to a simplistic extent a train running across the new Templot trackwork (including all its switching possibilities). This is a mode that our users exploit to investigate the operability of an entire layout before committing to buy/build. Now the internals from an operating point of view only matter from a XTrackCAD pov, and for the the internal look of the track work Templot is the master so we can assume that we have some adapted form of drawing tool that can draw over a graphic and produce a set of what are called track segments and paths in XTrackCAD in a (complex) compound turnout ...
148. Elevation
... topic: 3238 Elevation posted: 10 Mar 2018 22:40 from: dave turner Hi Martin, Before you scream, or throw your hands up in horror, about the subject please bear with me. One of the interesting things about XTraCad is that it appeared to allow for different levels in a model railway, particularly including vertical transitions. -Note that I'm not talking about the extreme gradients that Hornby Dublo, amongst others offered. My basic question is:- If Templot is used to create plans for a multi-level network how much 'fettling' would be required? For example I've observed that many large models use spirals to transition from one level to another. At sensible gradients could native Templot allow for a change in gradient? My suspicion is not, but how far out would one practically be? (Piece of string)? regards Dave posted: 11 Mar 2018 13:12 from: Martin Wynne Hi Dave, Templot is neither 2D nor 3D. It is referenced to the rail top, so that the printed output can ...
149. Trax
... principles of signalling, the different types of signal and their significance, and how a typical track diagram would be signalled. The application of these principles to the model railway is then discussed, showing how the block section method of working can be adapted to control the layout. In easy to follow fashion and with copious illustrations, the construction of signals and lever frames is explained, with details on how to construct a set of mechanical locks and releases so that your lever frame works in exactly the same way as the prototype. Included with the book is a CD containing the third version of the Trax program. Additional facilities available in Trax 3 include new track formations such as scissors crossings and transition curves plus extended drawing facilities. New signal types have been added plus lever frames incorporating full locking facilities. Also included in the programme is a scripting facility to develop and test your timetabling, and a utility programs to make it possible to test the locking on the lever frame. 'WINDOWS' T compatible. 108 pages. COLOUR and B/W ISBN 978 ...
150. Problem printing
... topic: 396 Problem printing posted: 4 Apr 2008 14:50 from: Hayfield I hope this is the right section for this question, I have built a 4 point complex unfortunatly half has fallen below the 0 grid line, how can I shift the grids down to include the other half of the point complex please. Second question on a B7 point which is curved to 500' it shows the main line radius at about 70" (from memory), where can i find out the radius of the other exit please. Had the program a few days and just getting the hang of some of it. John posted: 4 Apr 2008 16:21 from: Martin Wynne Hayfield wrote: I hope this is the right section for this question, I have built a 4 point complex unfortunately half has fallen below the 0 grid line, how can I shift the grids down to include the other half of the point complex please. Hi John, I have made a couple of quick Jing videos, using version 074b. You can ...
151. 3D again?
... not really interested in whether it's feasible or whether there is or isn't a market. My hobby interest is in the programming and printing, I'm not getting into selling anything. And especially not discussing the commercial economics of it. Others might want to go there -- they could start by showing some interest in Templot3, which appears to have died the death yet again. They would need to modify the code to make the rail top fit their metal cap. I shall be well chuffed if/when the 3D files are included in the Templot export options, and someone posts photos showing the track they have printed from them, with radio-controlled stock running over it. That much is still a long way off as it is. cheers, Martin. posted: 14 Feb 2020 18:28 from: Trevor Walling Hello Martin, Hidden fiddle/storage yards for rolling stock with printed track and radio controlled motive power would save cleaning issues. One of those battery powered vacuum wagons would just need running round once in a while. Would avoid ...
... going to try this -- if the first intersection shown contains no track anywhere in the screen area, Templot will automatically swap to displaying the other intersection first. This will still allow swapping back to the previous one if necessary, but it should mean that in most practical situations the first one will be the right one. This change will also apply to the peg/align tools> put notch on intersection> functions. We haven't discussed those, but they are intended to be helpful when aligning partial templates. They also include an option to insert a turnout at the rail intersections, which may be useful sometimes. A related issue is whether to display the full grid lines in the negative quadrants? I've always found not showing them helpful. You can work in the negative quadrants if you wish, but in practice there is seldom any reason to do so. Having the grid lines missing is a helpful indication that you have strayed out of the positive quadrant. But I suspect it may have been the lack of grid lines rather than the lack ...
153. Half-scissors in P4
... chairs) for construction using ply sleepers. I would very much appreciate any assistance in "cleaning up" the result as with my limited templot knowledge I cannot find a way eliminating just one rail on a template. This is necessary around the crossing areas. Cheers Phil Attachment: attach_549_819_Outside_Slip_P4.box 381 posted: 17 May 2009 17:27 from: Martin Wynne philchudley wrote: I cannot find a way of eliminating just one rail on a template. This is necessary around the crossing areas. Hi Phil, See this message, which includes a bit of Jing video showing how to make partial templates and create a gap in a rail: message 3967 regards, Martin. posted: 17 May 2009 17:50 from: Stephen Freeman Here is outside single slip in P4, may not be perfect but it was good enough to get the job done as you can see elsewhere on the Forum. Martin Wynne wrote: philchudley wrote: I cannot find a way of eliminating just one rail on a template. This is necessary around the crossing areas. Hi Phil ...
... Best wishes, Howard posted: 22 Apr 2018 20:40 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, Nigel, Andrew, Howard, Phew. I didn't think the simple question I posed would have generated so much comment Howard is quite right in suggesting the 'fit for purpose' glue. Martin is quite right in commenting that the stock rail to slide chair 'bond' shouldn't be under much pressure forcing it away from the chair too. The use of through bolts( as in the prototype) is one that I will seek to include in 7mm turnouts but a bit OTT for 4mm I think. Rob posted: 22 Apr 2018 20:44 from: JFS Rob Manchester wrote: Phew. I didn't think the simple question I posed would have generated so much comment Only the best questions do that Best wishes, Howard posted: 22 Apr 2018 20:50 from: Rob Manchester JFS wrote: Rob Manchester wrote: Phew. I didn't think the simple question I posed would have generated so much comment Only the best questions do that Best wishes, Howard ...
155. Export a jpeg file
... now however, 40+ years of dealing with software tells me NEVER install anything directly on the C: drive. Hi David, Why not? I've been doing exactly that for 20+ years of Windows without any problems whatsoever. But if you don't want to do that with Templot, you can put it anywhere else you like -- EXCEPT the Windows "Program Files" folders. What's more, it means that Templot still installs and works on every version of Windows from Windows95 on. But I also know NEVER to include a space in a file or folder name, and Windows does exactly that with its "Program Files" folders. If Templot is finding your files obviously they do exist on your system somewhere. The storage box will tell you where: 2_070849_100000000.png If the path is too long to fit, drag the box wider. cheers, Martin. posted: 7 May 2018 15:57 from: rynd2it Hi Martin, We were always taught that the root directory was for systems files only- it's actually a good rule for clarity ...
... topic: 3575 Only 3 days left on Yahoo photos posted: 11 Dec 2019 21:11 from: Martin Wynne Just received a reminder from YahooGroups that we have only 3 days left to download/copy* photos from the old Templot email group. There are 119 photos on there, including many interesting track pictures. To see all of them: video: http://flashbackconnect.com/Default.aspx?id=QFX1ImgW6cKCf9LCMc_QYw2 slideshow on Yahoo web site: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/templot/photos/photostream The site is a bit slow at the moment -- no doubt everyone is looking at their groups. From Yahoo: "After 11:59pm PST on Saturday, December 14, 2019, all content that was previously uploaded via the website will be removed." Clearly that includes all the photos. Whether it will include the archive of 10 years of email messages still remains unclear. However, current email distribution will remain. That means if you still receive your Templot Club emails via the Yahoo group, you ...
... the following data: 9 ft. straight heel right-hand switch (unjoggled) 1 in 2.76 RAM curviform V-crossing( 1 in 2.85 CLM) (I know Templot suggests that such small angles not be used[ less than 1: 4], but the layout dictated this). Also as previously reported, I have recently received some copies of original LNWR civil engineering drawings of their Vee crossings and diamond crossings, and they go right down to prototype angles of 1: 2 !!! I have also included in the attached GIF file another screenshot of a similar angled diamond vee crossing, but this one appears to be OK and is not 'joggled', details of this vee are shown below: 9 ft. straight heel left-hand switch (unjoggled) 1 in 3.71 RAM curviform V-crossing( 1 in 3.78 CLM) I'm not quite sure as to what is causing this problem, but suggest the following: 1. The workpad orientation angle (sawtooth effect) of the 1: 2.76 vee as opposed to that ...
158. Pug version 091c
... to be able to run. A physical printer is not necessary, only the printer driver is needed. A virtual printer such as a fax driver or PDF generator will do fine. A free PDF printer driver can be downloaded from: http://www.pdf995.com/download.html) Pug version 091c download: Click to Download n.b. After installing 091c on Windows 7 you may see a message "This program may not have installed correctly". Please ignore this and click the "Cancel" button below the message. This pug includes two new usability features which you may find very handy -- drag panning, and pad views history (see below). If you are upgrading from version 074b or 078e, note that 091c also contains all the many changes in the previous pug version 082d, which you should be sure to read about at: 082d pug changes And the new features introduced in 091b, which you should read about at: 091b pug changes New in 091c: 1. Drag panning. You can now move the pad view simply by ...
... is TDV build# 5053 19-January-2012. Hi Ed, Are you actually running #5053? You should be seeing this: 2_261525_370000000.png regards, Martin. posted: 26 Jan 2012 21:12 from: Ed Callaghan Martin Wynne wrote: Ed Callaghan wrote: The link I'm using says it is TDV build# 5053 19-January-2012. Hi Ed, Are you actually running #5053? You should be seeing this: [cut] regards, Martin. Yes, that's exactly what I see, including the 5053. Indeed I can get straight to that point via a shortcut which the TDV installation has placed on my desktop. But as soon as I click "GO" I get the error message quoted in my post. posted: 26 Jan 2012 21:14 from: Ed Callaghan Paul Boyd wrote: Hi Ed Before Martin replies, two questions: 1- do you have an active internet connection when running TDV? 2- by any chance, is your internet connection via O2? Cheers 1- yes, ...
... about where things changed over. I'm just about 42, but still prefer to think in terms of feet, inches, miles and fahrenheit- I was taught that, and I still vaguely remember the confusion when we suddenly had to be taught metric instead. When I'm model making, I usually work in mm, but I wish Templot had a global "inches" setting rather than defaulting to mm (I do know about the 'i' prefix). Yet guys at work older than me seem to think in metric,including this cm atrocity that seems to have been foisted on people. When people quote km at me, I'm totally lost, but for some reason cyclists, including the oldies, seem to work in km. As far as weights go, I just cannot visualise what 100gm of something is. It's a strange old world, but please don't put cm into Templot! They have no use for anything and are a total abomination posted: 16 Jan 2008 16:17 from: Peter Salathiel Paul Boyd wrote: It's a strange ...
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