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... final printed templates, they are not needed while track planning. It's fiendishly complex. For example the REA bridge chairs (L1) have a larger corner radius (1.3/4 ") than ordinary S1 chairs (which have 1" corner radius): 2_161458_330000001.png And GWR slide chairs have a full semi-circular end on the inside, for example. Templot does all the positioning and rotating of the chairs, and calculates where bridge chairs are needed to fit the space. For 3D printing it needs to be in the DXF file. So this is where I've got to: 2_161458_330000000.png Just the chair bases so far. The next job is to change the rails to a proper bullhead section. Then add the keys, and the chair jaws. And the chair screws. There is a lot still to do. I may be gone for some time. Just to be clear, the above wasn't drawn in a CAD program, it is the DXF export from Templot. The CAD program is used simply to view it, and then save it ...
22. DXF files
... topic: 3628 DXF files posted: 17 Mar 2020 12:57 from: Roger Stone Hello, How do I load a DXF file into Templot? The DXF file I have was exported from Tempot but I no longer have the original. I want to reload it either as usable templates or as a background so that I can align new templates over it. Roger posted: 17 Mar 2020 13:27 from: Martin Wynne Roger Stone wrote: How do I load a DXF file into Templot? The DXF file I have was exported from Tempot but I no longer have the original. I want to reload it either as usable templates or as a background so that I can align new templates over it. Hi Roger, A DXF file (any DXF file, not only from Templot) can be imported into the background shapes. If it's from Templot you can let it print as usable templates as it stands, or use it as a guide to align new templates over it. 2_170817_410000000.png Note however that Templot is restricted to a maximum ...
23. Laser cutting
... topic: 2283 Laser cutting posted: 11 Aug 2013 11:20 from: leflep I have recently acquired access to a laser cutter which uses *dxf files. The last time this topic seems to have been discussed here seems to be 2009 and I wondered if there have been any developments since. Getting an output in *dxf format is simple but I wonder what methods people have used to generate the 'nibs' that hold the sleepers together. Peter posted: 11 Aug 2013 11:36 from: Martin Wynne Hi Peter, My suggested method is here: topic 767- message 4515 The main development since then is that most folks have realised that the whole thing is a daft idea. It is far more difficult and time-consuming, with significant risk of damage, to remove the webs after construction of pointwork than the traditional method of snipping timber strip to length and fixing it on a paper template. Coupled with the great waste of material and extra cost if purchased ready-made, the perceived advantage of this method is something of ...
... topic: 333 Printing on continuous roll paper via a dxf file posted: 11 Feb 2008 19:42 from: Gordon S I have finished my layout design which is 5.6m square. Part of the layout is a large terminus 5.6m long and just under 1m wide. I have grouped all the elements of the terminus together and used the export dxf file process to send a file to a print company who are endeavouring to print the terminus plan on continuous roll paper. The problem I have is that they are only seeing an A3 plan and not the full size. I have read the dfx help notes and sent both a "scale unchecked" version and another where I have checked the "scale" box and seen that the scale is set at 100%, both with the same result, they are only seeing an A3 file. Any ideas? Has anyone generated a large plan using dfx files? I have asked Martin and he can see no reason for it but suggested posting here. I will have to mail the file if required ...
... topic: 2437 Query on printing dxf file posted: 4 Apr 2014 14:57 from: Ian Spalding Hi, I exported my plan to a dxf file and then viewed it using eDrawings to see what it looked like and noticed that both my double slips do not have the slip part output. I cross checked by printing a slip to a printer and that was OK. Am I doing something wrong? I'm still using an old version of Templot (0.91c). Regards, Ian Spalding posted: 4 Apr 2014 18:53 from: Martin Wynne Ian Spalding wrote: I exported my plan to a dxf file and then viewed it using eDrawings to see what it looked like and noticed that both my double slips do not have the slip part output. I cross checked by printing a slip to a printer and that was OK. Am I doing something wrong? I'm still using an old version of Templot (0.91c). Hi Ian, That seems very odd. I just tested exporting a slip to DXF without any problems. Please ...
26. DXF import
... topic: 971 DXF import posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:15 from: Al Crooks Hi folks, I'm having problems importing a dxf file from Adobe Illustrator, (CS2). I'm using 091c and following the the instructions in the help files and companion, but don't seem to be getting anywhere, I don't get any error messages, but my inserted object just isn't visible. I've made sure that background visibility is turned on in the pad menu, and tried playing with the background colour, but no joy. Are Illustrator files compatable? I've attached the file here for your perusal. Thanks in advance, Al Attachment: attach_686_971_baseboard.dxf 280 posted: 14 Nov 2009 13:47 from: Martin Wynne Hi Al, Welcome to Templot Club. The DXF import in Templot is fairly primitive, and is intended mainly for vectorized scans. It can't handle solids, and doesn't close polylines. It failed to import your Illustrator file. Sorry, I don't know anything about Illustrator files or its DXF export, so I tried importing your DXF into TurboCad ...
... 21 Mar 2009 10:23 from: Paul Hamilton As an update I could not be happier with Raymond's responces and questioning regarding the layout and am hopeful that resolution between Templot output and C&L bespoke timber laser cutting service can be reached. Stay tuned! posted: 22 Mar 2009 07:27 from: Martin Wynne Paul Hamilton wrote: I am hopeful that resolution between Templot output and C&L bespoke timber laser cutting service can be reached. Hi Paul, I have now sent Brian hi-res raster and DXF vector versions of this, to try on the laser: 2_110654_040000001.png Full size it is 24" wide at 4mm scale. Here is part of the hi-res image: 2_110654_140000004.png I'm confident we can find a technical solution. Whether Brian wants to offer a C&L bespoke timber cutting service from Templot files is a matter for him of course. It's likely to be more expensive than simply sticking timbers on the printed templates. For sufficient strength the "rail" webbing links have to be wider than BH rail as ...
... topic: 2228 Flaw, or confusion when trying to export a DXF file. posted: 3 Jun 2013 16:59 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, I think I have found something that may be a flaw, or at least confusing. I was trying to export just a control template to a DXF file, but found when I selected the option in the 'Export-a -file-menu', when I got to the 'Export-DXF-menu', the only options I had was either. All background templates Or Group templates only With no mention or way of selecting, at this stage, the control template. See attached menu images below. All the best, Brian Nicholls. 1853_031150_120000000.png 1853_031151_310000000.png posted: 3 Jun 2013 17:16 from: Martin Wynne Hi Brian, Thanks for reporting that. It is not possible to export the control template as DXF -- you must do store& background first (INSERT key). As you can see from the copyright date on the DXF dialog, the DXF export hasn't ...
... topic: 1652 DXF output file title& timber numbers questionable posted: 12 Oct 2011 18:58 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, Just thought I would report these two items which do not seem quite right, regarding DXF output files from the TDV. 1. The template number overlaps the timber numbering, (see attached file). 2. The template title is displayed right across the middle of the file, instead of, perhaps, just above or just below the drawing. I have attached a sample DXF file for you viewing. All the best, Brian Nicholls. Attachment: attach_1198_1652_LNWR_12ft_Switch _Demo_mm.dxf 266 posted: 12 Oct 2011 20:52 from: Martin Wynne Brian Nicholls wrote: 1. The template number overlaps the timber numbering, (see attached file). 2. The template title is displayed right across the middle of the file, instead of, perhaps, just above or just below the drawing. Hi Brian, The timber numbers are overlapping because the font is too large. Go to output> output drawing options> ...
... existing "template mode". Diagram mode is a simplified output suitable for published track plans, signal box diagrams, control panels, and similar. None of these functions is yet finished, but I have made significant progress in recent weeks. Templot Sketchbook is new separate function within Templot -- almost a separate program in its own right. It's a mini desktop-publishing/drawing package, which will allow the creation of colourful layout plans, control panels and diagrams directly within Templot. Previously it was necessary to export a DXF file and do this sort of thing in a separate CAD program. Here's an example of what can be done in Templot Sketchbook: defynnog.png Here's a screenshot showing Templot Sketchbook in use: sketchbook_draft.png I have zoomed and resized it to match the underlying track plan on the pad. The yellow scales top and left show the actual printed page size. In this example the area is 260mm wide by 180mm high, i.e. an easy fit on A4 or US Letter paper in landscape format. The blue scales bottom and right show ...
... topic: 3557 DXF Export includes shape posted: 20 Nov 2019 01:43 from: Andrew Barrowman When I export a Group to a DXF the file includes a background shape (which happens to be my baseboard outline) It isn't a high priority problem. I can easily delete the shape in CAD. I suspect if I hide shapes it won't do it but I have not tried that. posted: 20 Nov 2019 05:53 from: Martin Wynne Andrew Barrowman wrote: When I export a Group to a DXF the file includes a background shape (which happens to be my baseboard outline) Hi Andy, To exclude items from the DXF file, set the layer colour to none: 2_200047_580000000.png There are separate layers for solid and dotted lines. Picture shapes show as an outline only. Or are you saying you have done that, and a background shape is still included? In what colour? cheers, Martin. posted: 20 Nov 2019 18:52 from: Andrew Barrowman Martin Wynne wrote: Andrew Barrowman wrote: When I export ...
32. map centerlines
... being on the Corel 7.0 Beta test team and an instructor at one time. So it seems when it comes to understanding Templot I've got one foot in the grave and the other is on a banana. Now that aside I'm determined to make good use of this fine product, and Martin please take that as a testament to your fine work with Templot. Is there not a way to have templot trace a path like a centerline? I could say draft a centerline for some track work in Corel and export it as a DXF or DWG format. import it into Templot then through a centerline selection tool plot the path with nodes or some such? then Templot can build the required track work on that centerline. I think that could be a great tool or a learning assistant what you think? posted: 13 Dec 2007 19:10 from: Alan Turner You are unfortunatly treating Templot as if it were a CAD programme. Templot isn't a CAD programme. This is one of the principal reason why some people have difficulty in learning Templot at first ...
... topic: 2388 Templot trackplan mastered -- output and export track plan- Not a clue posted: 25 Jan 2014 13:21 from: keithj15 Hi all Having spent a lot of time and research to create a track plan of the local LNWR station in Daventry, I now need to output a DXF file for the CAD designer at our local model club, so he can incorporate it into the final overall design for the baseboards and everything else. I spent most of yesterday afternoon trying to export the DXF file but every time, whatever settings I tried i get no error message, but no file is created. I tried to create a PDF (well within the Acrobat reader limits) but whatever I did no file was created. I tried printing to my epson A3 printer, which either failed to print anything or spat out a blank sheet. I am at a loss to understand where i am going wrong, having printed and created files without problem from an earlier version of Templot2 a couple of years ago. I have trawled through ...
... topic: 3639 Gauge Face only in DXF posted: 18 Apr 2020 02:23 from: Andrew Barrowman Hi Martin, Is there a way to only include the gauge face of the rails in a DXF? I know the generator lets you suppress the outer edges but I don't know how to do that in a DXF. I thought I had found a way to do it in the past but I'm probably imagining it The reason I would like to be able to do this is to make it a bit simpler to snap my chair models to the intersection of the rail gauge face and the timber center-line. Of course I can always delete the rail outer edge in CAD. Cheers! Andy posted: 18 Apr 2020 08:12 from: Martin Wynne Andrew Barrowman wrote: Is there a way to only include the gauge face of the rails in a DXF? I know the generator lets you suppress the outer edges but I don't know how to do that in a DXF. Hi Andy, Anything not generated won't be in the ...
... way, sort of. But it's a bit tedious. Well actually, it's very tedious. 1. Copy your template to the control template if not already. 2. Set it as a straight turnout, with timbers square-on, and ends in-line. 3. Shift it onto the datum. 4. store& background. 5. Select the background template as the only member of a group. 6. Make sure print normal size 100% is set in the print menu. 7. Export a DXF file (only background templates can be exported): On the DXF dialog, click selected group only. Change all the DXF colours to none, except for timber centre-lines and timber numbering. Set mm or inches for your preferred units (these will be model sizes, not prototype). Save the DXF file. 8. Open the DXF file in a text editor such as Windows Notepad (DXF files are plain text). 9. Search for the word "ENTITIES" and delete everything above it in ...
... ? I understand how you save a box file of templates. Is this what an external printer will require? Will an external printer need Templot software to read the file? If they don't have the software, how will they calibrate their printer? I was hoping plans could be printed on wide rolls (up to a metre?) to reduce errors. Hi Gordon, See my reply to your similar message on RMweb: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p =184567#184567 If you save a DXF file from Templot, you can have it printed on a wide-format roll paper printer at a digital copyshop. These go up to 36" wide. For an example of such a roll paper print, see Nick's Fremington project on RMweb: DSC_0049.jpg A BOX file will be meaningless to a copyshop, it must be in DXF format. To create a DXF file from Templot, click control> storage box... and then on the storage box menus click the files> export DXF... menu item ...
... , and then do a screen capture as a Windows bitmap. On a PC that simply means pressing the Print Screen key to put it on the clipboard, but I don't know if you have such a key on the Mac. This approach means that any design constraints introduced by using commercial track in XTrkCad are going to influence your design, whereas working over the original CJF design gives you the full flexibility of Templot adjustments and curving. But you may be unwilling to discard your friend's design work. 3. XTrkCad can export DXF files, which can be imported directly into Templot's background shapes as a design guide. This has the advantage over a captured screen image in that you can zoom in without it becoming pixellated and so work to greater precision. Your friend should be able to export the DXF file for you. On the other hand, XTrkCad is free and as far as I know works in Crossover or Parallels on a Mac or Linux. You could therefore get your own copy of XTrkCad and create the DXF file yourself from your friends XTC ...
38. 3D view?
... Ronnie& Reggie) to get enough computing power, but a single point view (ie pick the view point, rather than a "walk through") might not require the combined resources of NASA and CERN. best wishes Richard posted: 26 Aug 2013 15:40 from: Martin Wynne Richard_Jones wrote: It may be a "wish too far", but would there be any possibility of generating 3D views? Hi Richard, You can do 3D "walk-throughs" of your Templot track plan by exporting a DXF file and selecting the 3D option. The DXF file can then be imported into any 3D CAD program, some of which are free. If you want to try this I recommend the free demo version of 3rd PlanIt (3PI): http://www.trackplanning.com Here is a 10-year-old web page describing the process of getting Templot tracks into 3PI: http://templot.com/3pi/dxf_3d_hc_3pi.htm Sorry, the page is old and in need of updating. There are about 100 ifs and buts to ...
... new TDV shortly which includes similar options for the sketchboard. regards, Martin. posted: 3 Jul 2011 15:32 from: Martin Wynne p.s. Brian, I wanted an overview of my track plan and track-work combined so that I could import that into Autocad I don't know AutoCad, but I imagine it can import metafiles. You may get a better result by exporting in EMF metafile format rather than PNG. This allows zooming in the CAD program without the image breaking up, in a similar way to the DXF export. But unlike DXF, the EMF format can include your scanned picture shapes, diagram-mode tracks, output colours and line thicknesses, etc. regards, Martin. posted: 3 Jul 2011 15:39 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, Many thanks for the prompt response. The boundary setting worked a treat, and I got just what I wanted. All the best, Brian Nicholls. posted: 3 Jul 2011 15:49 from: Brian Nicholls Martin Wynne wrote: I don't know AutoCad, but ...
... topic: 347 A First Template- is this ok? posted: 27 Feb 2008 03:26 from: Brian Tulley Hi all, I've spent this evening creating my first template. Basically I used the initial Turnout template that appears on the drawing pad and modified it to 00-SF Gauge, made it RH and straight. After then calibrating my printer I found the Template was too big to print on a single sheet of A4, so I saved it as a DXF file on a CD and will print it out out at work tomorrow on A3 (I hope!). A couple of questions if I may: 1. Bearing in mind I want to use the Template to construct my first serious attempt at a handlaid turnout (at Missenden Abbey in a couple of weeks time) are there any other settings/options etc. that I should have considered when modifying the Template please? 2. Is there anything I need to do with regard to calibration of the printer at work please? Many thanks. Best Regards, Brian ...
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