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... topic: 1062 Radial centres and Notches.... posted: 8 Mar 2010 07:59 from: Gordon S Couple of questions for you guys. On all my plans there are+ marks showing the radial centre points. How do I hide those or stop them being generated? Looked everywhere, but can't see how to do it... Sacrilege possibly, but I never use "notches" yet they seem to appear at random and clearly impact joining tracks with the F7 command. They only way I can lose them is by Geometry/Notch/Reset notch on pad datum. Can anyone let me know why they appear and how do I stop them? .....or perhaps I should learn to love them... posted: 8 Mar 2010 08:48 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: Couple of questions for you guys. On all my plans there are+ marks showing the radial centre points. How do I hide those or stop them being generated? Looked everywhere, but can't see how to ...
22. Track bed Width
... topic: 2823 Track bed Width posted: 18 Jan 2016 07:52 from: Gordon S Is it possible to lock the trackbed width to a specific dimension? I have double track width changing from 44.47mm on straight track to 50mm on curve track to avoid long wheelbase vehicles clashing. I've only just appreciated that the track bed width is a function of the track centres and changes as the track centres change. Setting trackbed width at 90mm gives an overall width of 140mm when using 50mm track centres. Reducing that to 44.67mm track centres now means the trackbed is only 134.67mm wide. When building an 'open plan' layout with dedicated trackbed rather than a flat baseboard, it would be useful to set double track trackbed as a fixed dimension for continuity purposes throughout the layout. posted: 18 Jan 2016 08:25 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: I've only just appreciated that the track bed width is a function of the track centres and changes as the track centres change. Setting trackbed width at 90mm gives an overall width of 140mm when using ...
... topic: 3366 Importing a .pdf file. posted: 12 Dec 2018 11:54 from: Gordon A I have been given a track plan on two .pdf files. I would like to know if it is possible to import a .pdf file into background shapes without changing the file format. Unfortunately my cad package has lapsed due to lack of use and failing to renew. I have tried the Alt/ Print screen approach saving the file into Photoshop. Unfortunately the resulting plan loses a lot of definition. Gordon A posted: 12 Dec 2018 14:39 from: Phil O Hi Gordon, I have just had a quick look at background shapes and the only formats currently acceptable are PNG,GIF,JPEG, BMP and Metafile images. Martin may be able to add pdf. Phil. posted: 12 Dec 2018 15:03 from: Bruce A Wilson There are a number of on-line converters http://www.google.com/search?q =convert+ pdf+ to+ image&ie=utf-8 &oe= ...
... 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 ...
... topic: 269 Moving around the drawing pad posted: 29 Nov 2007 13:30 from: Gordon S Searched in all the obvious places but can't find a quick way to move around the pad with the mouse or how to use the mouse wheel to scan in and out. Up till now I have been using the arrows and+/- keys on the zoom pad which becomes a pain on a large plan. I'm sure the solution is staring me in the face... posted: 29 Nov 2007 15:36 from: Jim Guthrie Gordon S wrote: Searched in all the obvious places but can't find a quick way to move around the pad with the mouse or how to use the mouse wheel to scan in and out. Up till now I have been using the arrows and+/- keys on the zoom pad which becomes a pain on a large plan. I'm sure the solution is staring me in the face... Gordon, One way I get around on a large plan is to use the "Zoom ...
26. TDV Sketchboard
... topic: 1667 TDV Sketchboard posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:47 from: Gordon S Hi Martin. I have eventually started playing around with the TDV and am quite excited about some of the new features. I'm learning as I go along and currently working on the Sketchboard. I managed to create one item and even placed it in the right position, but can't seem to move forward on a second one. Created the shape and as far as I know I have the item selected, but when clicking on 'Modify item' it is saying nothing is selected. Apologies if I'm missing something. Any chance you can point me in the right direction? When creating an 'L' shape item, should I do that as two seperate rectangles or try and draw it as a polygon? PS. The branch has been added as you suggested. I had to take out six storage roads, but it will be better for it. Thanks. 479_270140_230000000.png Last edited on 27 Oct 2011 06:48 by Gordon S posted: 27 Oct 2011 08 ...
... topic: 245 Inserting a turnout/parallel tracks/what is a notch? posted: 23 Nov 2007 01:10 from: Gordon S A few very simple questions that have come to mind over the past 48 hours. Managed to insert a turnout without problem, but it always comes up with a B7 turnout. How do I select a different form of turnout to insert? I have selected different turnouts no problem, but when I try and insert it, the programme defaults back to a B7. Setting up parallel tracks, again no problem, but when selecting either the MS or TS variant, invariably it puts the new track on the wrong side. How do you determine which side you need? There appears no logic to it and I get it wrong more than 50% of the time.. Can you please explain what a notch is and what it does? I seem to have one on my plan and try as I may, I can't get rid of it and don't really understand what it does. Tried most ...
... topic: 2772 Can I get grid lines or background shapes to appear on the print map? posted: 3 Nov 2015 09:19 from: Gordon S I tend to use groups to print sections of track together, particularly where I have several parallel curves. Selecting the track is not an issue using groups, but by their nature they select the whole track piece that may extend several feet beyond the end of the baseboard I am working on. It occurred to me that seeing the grid lines or background shapes on the print map would help considerably in choosing which pages to print. If I am building a corner unit, it could be 6' in each direction and I want to hold the position of each curve to each other, so have to print numerous sheets (typically 40-50 at a time). Knowing where the grid lines or background shapes were on the print map, would be a great help in choosing which pages to print. I've tried printing just one track at a time, but when you have multiple ...
... topic: 581 Queensland Railway track posted: 8 Oct 2008 04:43 from: gordon Rather a long shot but could anybody please give me guidance as to the sleeper length, width and spacing used on Queensland's track and turnouts. (Mainline not sugar cane railways) I took some photographs on a preserved line but they didn't come out as clear as I'd hoped and 10,000 plus miles is a bit far to pop back. Thanks Gordon posted: 8 Oct 2008 19:34 from: Roger Henry Gordon, I have copied your enquiry to a few modellers of the QGR scene. Nil response as yet but let's see what develops. I'll pass on anything that comes to me personally. Roger, Brisbane posted: 8 Oct 2008 22:46 from: Jim Guthrie gordon wrote: Rather a long shot but could anybody please give me guidance as to the sleeper length, width and spacing used on Queensland's track and turnouts. (Mainline not sugar cane railways) I took some photographs on a preserved line but they didn't come out as ...
... topic: 3524 Apple Catalina and 32 bit software posted: 18 Oct 2019 13:52 from: Gordon S Hi Martin I'm still here....:-) Not sure if this is a problem or not, but I am being asked to upgrade my Apple OS from Mojave to Catalina and am a little concerned about warnings on 32 bit and 62 bit software. It says that 32 bit software will no longer be supported. It suggests running a system report to identify 32 bit applications and up came Templot Forum etc as incompatible. I run Templot on my Windows based PC so that's not an issue, but does this mean I can now longer read read the Forum via my Mac? Seems you are not alone as my version of Office is also listed, so now I'm caught between a rock and hard place. If I don't upgrade I may lose security options etc, but if I do, then I may be faced with non operational applications/software. Can you throw any light on this and does this mean no ...
... topic: 1794 Templot on iMac via Parallels posted: 20 Jan 2012 11:13 from: Gordon S Recently bought an iMac computer after years of working on a Windows based machine. All is going reasonably well, so I installed Parallels 7, Windows 7- 64 bit and Templot TDV this morning. I've opened Templot via Parallels and the work pad shows no problem, however when I used F3 to lengthen a piece of track the desktop came up which would suggest the F keys are still linked to OSX Lion 10.7. Is there something I need to do to swap the F keys over to Windows/Templot? Can anyone advise what the process is now to get a new release code? I'm now under the impression that Martin will no longer receive emails and whilst I have downloaded the TDV, I'd rather continue working on 91C until TDV is ready for release. I did send a mail earlier this morning, but guess that won't be delivered, so I'm not sure what I should do. posted: 20 Jan 2012 11:21 ...
... topic: 969 Track disappears when using print group.... posted: 13 Nov 2009 15:59 from: Gordon S Got a weird one Martin. I often use grouping to select parts of my layout for printing. I used the Group Selection Fence as normal and then Print Group. The screen shot shows all the tracks on the screen highlighted in red. When I came to print the templates, I have noticed that one pair of double tracks which will tunnel under the others stop abruptly and haven't printed. Really strange and no idea what is wrong. Any ideas? 479_131057_080000000.jpg 479_131058_140000000.jpg posted: 13 Nov 2009 16:14 from: Martin Wynne Hi Gordon, Hmm. That's odd. Can you post the .box file or email it to me? Thanks. Martin. posted: 13 Nov 2009 16:35 from: Gordon S I've sent you the file Martin, but wouldn't you believe it, tried selecting Print Group again and the missing track has returned.... What date is it? .... ...
... topic: 288 Double Slips and Switch-Diamonds posted: 20 Dec 2007 02:24 from: Gordon S Hi Martin and fellow Templotters, still making good progress and finally cracked how to draw a double slip. Simple question however. When converting a turnout from say a B7 to a half diamond the various gaps and check rails all seem in place at the centre of the crossing. When I select a C10 turnout though and convert to a diamond crossing, the rails at the centre of the crossing are all together and no gaps exist. (Apologies for not knowing the technical terms for the various component parts of a crossing). Does this mean you cannot build a conventional double slip using a 1:10 crossing? Do you have to generate a completely different form of double slip? Last edited on 20 Dec 2007 02:25 by Gordon S posted: 20 Dec 2007 02:39 from: Paul Boyd Ah-ha- I had this the other day! The fix is very simple. From the menus, it is ...
... topic: 615 Printing grid lines posted: 4 Nov 2008 13:34 from: Gordon S I have a large plan laid out on a 12" grid. I would like to show the 12" grid lines on prints of the plan and have the option print> printed grid options>printed grid on selected, but apart from the normal print frame, I'm not aware that the 12" grid lines are showing... Apologies, now having looked closely under really good light, there are very faint grid lines that I hadn't noticed before. If they are the 12" grid lines, can the line thickness be increased to make them more visible? I see there is an option for colours, but then I would have to print in colour... posted: 4 Nov 2008 13:44 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: If they are the 12" grid lines, can the line thickness be increased to make them more visible? Hi Gordon, print> printed line thickness> set any line thickness. ...
... .. menu item. That way you can load one level at a time for a less cluttered screen while designing and a faster screen response. You can load other levels when needed using add from file... menu items. The above menu details assume you have upgraded to 091c -- see: version 091c info. regards, Martin. posted: 21 Feb 2009 08:52 from: dessire_luvals Brilliant, thanks Martin. I'll have a go at that. posted: 16 Oct 2009 15:40 from: Gordon S Found this thread via search on levels, but I have an additional question for you. Once you have set all your colours for different levels and laid them one on top of another, how can you change the order of the levels within the software, or is it a case that you have to start with the lowest level first and then overlay each in turn? I often find I want to print a stack of levels in full colour to see if there any clearance issues with point motors etc. Many ...
... topic: 3367 Background image moving when I try to reload the track plan on top. posted: 16 Dec 2018 19:26 from: Gordon A Right having converted the track plan .pdf images to .jpeg images using Nitropdf I saved the two plans. I have the same problem whether I import a background picture .jpeg or a a background image .bgs. I open the background track plan in Templot inserting it into the track pad. I then moved it to X=0 and Y=0 using shift to in background images, then rescaled using autofit (1 :850). All fine so far. Having built the track plan on top of the image I saved it to the storage box. I then tried reloading the image to the track pad. Having successfully reloaded the track plan I then tried positioning the track layout on top of the original track plan using Shift Control F7. The original track plan moved sideways away from the track overlay. The side ways move happened for both the .jpeg and .bgs back ground images? What am ...
... topic: 582 Measuring the distance between two points posted: 8 Oct 2008 15:39 from: Gordon S Hi guys, searched everywhere on the forum but can't find how to measure the distance between two turnouts approximately 9' apart on my layout plan. Tried the ruler bar but can't see what it does. I can guess using the pad grid or even print off the various templates full size, but feel sure there is a way of measuring between two points set up on a mouse click. Grateful for your guidance. The two points referred to in the title are points on a drawing, not the incorrect reference to a turnout....I'm learning. ;-) Last edited on 8 Oct 2008 15:41 by Gordon S posted: 8 Oct 2008 16:16 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: Hi guys, searched everywhere on the forum but can't find how to measure the distance between two turnouts approximately 9' apart on my layout plan. Tried the ruler bar but can't see what it does. I can ...
... you added the name prefixes manually, on the storage box use the box> find and group... menu item. Then group> copy group to background menu item. Or group> toggle group on the trackpad as above. If none of that works, post your box file here and I will sort it out for you. regards, Martin. posted: 24 Feb 2017 13:57 from: Godfrey Earnshaw Good Afternoon Martin Perfect, Thank you. Godders posted: 11 Dec 2019 13:05 from: Gordon S Hi Martin. A quick question for you.... I'm continually printing off templates to cut trackbeds for ET and now pressed 'wipe group' twice, instead of 'print group'( I'm waiting for new glasses!). Is there a way to reinstate a group from 'wipe group'? I tried the back key and 'rebuild group' and neither made any difference, so I had to open the saved plan and go through all the group selection process again. I don't save any groups as I'm continually ...
... topic: 1646 Thank you Mr Norton... posted: 5 Oct 2011 22:32 from: Gordon S Went to open the latest Development version again this evening and this happened... 479_051725_190000000.jpg That nice Mr Norton not only wouldn't allow me in, it seems to have deleted the whole thing. I didn't see the restore option at the time as I was so surprised what had happened. Will I be able to reload the program and use the same unlock key? I've no idea why it did that as I used it a day or two ago. I did install a new graphics card today, but that shouldn't impact it....or will it? Edit: Managed to restore it from the Quarantine History, but still wondering why it happened. Last edited on 5 Oct 2011 22:36 by Gordon S posted: 5 Oct 2011 22:44 from: Rob Manchester Gordon, For god sake get rid of Norton from your PC. The only good product with that name that I have seen had handlebars and a ...
... topic: 1711 Sketchboard v Box File posted: 1 Dec 2011 20:13 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, apologies if this has been picked up or I have missed something. I'm working on ET and suddenly noticed there appears to be a discrepancy between the box file file diagram and sketchboard. Here's the box file. 479_011506_030000000.jpg The track on the plan starts about 1'6" from the botton edge and just over 2' from the top edge which is 18' away from zero. Here's the sketchboard plan that is confusing me. 479_011507_450000000.jpg Now this is where I'm confused as I don't understand the relationship between the numbers and grid lines. There appear to be metric numbers in the yellow band, but they don't start from zero. The blue numbers on the left edge could be imperial measurements, but don't tie up with the blue grid lines. The grid itself is accurate as the position of the outer tracks will confirm. Am I missing something or do I have to change the number indicators to tie up with the grid? I've searched ...
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