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... topic: 3667 Exporting a track plan to create a mimic panel posted: 13 May 2020 09:59 from: Gordon S Hi Martin/Fellow Templotters I've decided to build a mimic panel for Eastwood Town as I'm struggling to mentally convert the schematic diagram within my ECoS controller to the totally curved shape of my own layout. I now have the required amount of LED's and controllers from DCC Concepts, so thought I'd make a start on creating the track plan. My first thought was to use Sketchboard, but once I started to enlarge the panel, the track edges became jagged. The final mimic panel is going to be something like 800mm long by 400mm deep. I can't say the exact size as it's going to be governed by the need to place LED's within the track lines. The bezels of the LED's are 7mm diameter. In total there will be at least 72 LED's on the panel showing the turnout detection of 36 turnouts. What is the best way of accomplishing this? Ideally I would like to add six platform faces and text ...
... topic: 1540 Odd printing result posted: 17 Jun 2011 08:23 from: Gordon S Hi guys, strange one that I need some help with. No doubt it is something obvious, but I can't see it... Printing off 30 odd pages and one page only has the rails missing and only shows the sleepers. I've tried most obvious things but cannot find the error. Any ideas? 479_170322_540000000.jpg posted: 17 Jun 2011 09:15 from: Jim Guthrie Gordon, I could be facetious and say "scrap thieves". But I note that there is also a rail missing on the adjacent page. Jim. posted: 17 Jun 2011 09:30 from: Martin Wynne Hi Gordon, That's very odd. There are no settings which can apply to an individual printed page. All settings are based on individual templates, or apply to all the pages. However, as Jim says it seems to be more than one page, and on the second page there is just a tiny fragment of rail showing at the top ...
... topic: 228 Challenging terminus design posted: 9 Nov 2007 00:31 from: Gordon S Hi, I'm new to Templot and have been discussing with Martin a fairly large terminus plan which is an adaptation of a CJ Freezer terminus plan published nearly 20 years ago. I've reached the grand old age of 59 and will be retiring from my job at the end of this year so will have plenty of time on my hands. I have been a modeller for most of my life and now that my kids have all left home, I'm lucky enough to have a space available of 18' square. The room is the converted loft space above a double garage and has been fully fitted out with a proper staircase, heating and lighting to eventually house a multi layer 00 layout. The lower level is under construction now and will have 12 through storage roads, each about 30' long. The lower level will be about 18" below the scenic level which will allow full access to the storage roads for track cleaning and point repair etc. ...
... topic: 2805 File names appearing on screen and on prints posted: 12 Dec 2015 09:01 from: Gordon S When I am designing a layout, I will save variants each time as I develop the plan, so I can always go back to an earlier version if the latest changes don't work. Once I have finished work, I may not return to Templot for several days or weeks and then can always pick up where I finished in the start up programme. Returning to the last images on screen is not an issue, but when I get there I may not be able to recall which version I was working on. I've searched high and low, but can't find a place where the file name appears on screen or within the menu items. I'm guessing it is there somewhere but blowed if I can find it. This then continues into printed items where I may end up with several templates taped together of various versions and it would be really useful if the file name appeared somewhere on the printed sheets. Apologies again, ...
... is a complex subject. If you don't want that complexity, you don't have to have it; you can use Templot to print out individual templates as you might obtain from one of the societies or track manufacturers and just work from those, except that you have rather more choice with Templot. Frankly, if Templot came with paper documentation, it would need a shelf-full to do it justice, and wading through that lot would be a daunting prospect. cheers Nigel posted: 8 Mar 2010 09:50 from: Gordon S Morning guys, I have only just seen this thread, but would like to add a couple of comments as I have some empathy to both sides of the discussion. So up front: 1. I'm a great fan of Templot. It has allowed me to prepare a comphensive plan of a large (18' square) multi level layout with a running length of around 600'. By the time the build/design is finished there will probably be 70+ turnouts, all hand built using Templot templates. ...
... topic: 3560 Problems with Windows 10 posted: 26 Nov 2019 12:00 from: Gordon S Hi Martin Never had a problem with Windows 7, but as you know I've upgraded to Windows 10 and seem to have an issue. I've used Group Selection Fence then Print Group and keep getting an error message which won't allow me to do anything. It says "Out of system resources". Tried shutting Templot down several times, but get the same message. Any ideas? posted: 26 Nov 2019 12:49 from: Gordon S Not sure if this helps, but I clicked on one of my desktop shortcuts to a sketch board plan and it suddenly started playing a continual pulsing noise and opened all these pop ups. It kept going for 15-20 seconds and I couldn't do anything. It stopped eventually.... Here is the screenshot. 479_260755_370000000.jpg Last edited on 26 Nov 2019 12:56 by Gordon S posted: 26 Nov 2019 13:20 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: Hi Martin Never had ...
... topic: 2833 Adding a clearance line to a template posted: 25 Jan 2016 21:01 from: Gordon S Martin very kindly put together this set of templates for me for an S curve through an underbridge beneath a pair of double track loops. The line will have a half height retaining wall between the lower level line and double track upper level. Space is quite restricted and the minimum clearance is 30mm. The box file is attached, but Martin has added a 'clearance line' 35mm from the track centre. This will be very useful for me, but I have no idea how he created it. I fairly sure it's not from 'trackbed width' so appears to come from another part of the software. I've looked in all the normal nooks and crannies but can't find how to create this clearance line. Any ideas? Many thanks Gordon S Attachment: attach_2221_2833_realigned_bridge _track.box 256 posted: 25 Jan 2016 21:32 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: The box file is attached, but Martin has added a 'clearance line' 35mm ...
... be missing from the templates. You should click do> omit rails and joint marks... to see the above dialog and tick these two boxes to restore the K-crossing check rails. You will need to do this for each half-diamond template. Note that this applies only to .box files which have been saved from TDV. Files saved from 091c and earlier versions will be automatically modified when reloaded, to maintain the stored settings. regards, Martin. posted: 16 Nov 2011 21:43 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, having only just got into the TDV because of time pressures, I'm starting to look at irregular diamonds as my layout, Eastwood Town, has several. I'm not sure from reading the notes whether I will be able to do it on transition curves, but more to the point, I'm hoping to convert several of these irregular diamonds to single slips. Is this possible in Templot or is it actually impossible from a track geometry perspective? Because I'm not that clever in anything but simple track formations, ...
9. Large layout
... s55evo wrote: I would like to send a PDF or image file to the Scalefour society forum in a form that they can view on their computers I have turned you purple so that you can download the Templot Development Version, which contains several new functions to export your track plan. Hi Martin, Thanks for that and the diagrams, I expect that the TDV will take some time to digest, but I will give it a go soon. Best regards, Tony. posted: 10 Nov 2011 12:22 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, can you talk me through the PDF generator as all I seem able to do is generate a blank page? Templot says it has generated it correctly, but opening the file and scrolling all areas, shows nothing. I have attached the file and really want the area between 13' and 16' to send as a pdf file to a print company who will print it on one 18' x 3' strip. I'll also want to show the grid lines and grid lables with the measurements in ...
... 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: 1366 Circle segmentation posted: 9 Feb 2011 12:10 from: Gordon S Hi Guys, I'm considering building a 2.6m diameter helix and have mapped all the trackwork out with tracked edges to enable me to machine cut 12 pieces to build one complete circle. I found the menu item 'swing angles' and set that to 30 degrees and that seems fine, but it hasn't added the lines from the centre to enable me to accurately cut the segments. At present I've simply drawn the lines across the template using the ends of the track bed edges as a guide. Is there a way of adding the radial lines to make accurate segments? You only need to be a fraction out on each of 12 pieces to find you have not made a true circle. posted: 9 Feb 2011 13:11 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: Is there a way of adding the radial lines to make accurate segments? Hi Gordon, Use the drawing pen attached to the spacing-ring tool. This creates lines in your background shapes ...
12. platforms
... I will press on with investigating the platform feature, since my exercise yesterday was mainly to see if I could produce a viable DXF file for Autocad, which I might add, it did (absolutely great). I did use the 'length' function in platform, but did not use any other functions, will give those a tryout today and see what goodies they produce. Many thanks again for the help and guidance. All the best, Brian Nicholls. posted: 1 Nov 2011 14:34 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: I've been trying to work through the platform menu, but cannot get the hang of it at all. Any chance you could run a quick tutorial, so I can do it myself? Hi Gordon, I'm a bit pushed for time today, I will try to make a bit of video this evening. Where you have a platform between two tracks, the idea is that you add a platform to both of them, and adjust the platform widths so that they overlap. Then set the rear edges ...
... topic: 2416 Can anyone assist?- Small Y diagram posted: 4 Mar 2014 12:34 from: Gordon S I've offered to help a friend on this small diorama, but realised it is beyond my capabilities, so wondered if anyone here would like a challenge. He is building a 7mm 'Ivor the Engine' diorama and would like this small section of track to demo his loco. It will be 7mm coarse scale, but the radii may even be outside the realms of Templot. To be honest it's beyond my own capabilities, so wondered if anyone can assist. The straight should be around 700mm and the radii of the curves to the Y in the region of 300mm. I appreciate just how tight these are but wondered if it could be possible? Here's a couple of pics to show what he requires in track terms. Many thanks! image002-2_zpsdcaf1365.jpg image003-3_zpsbd78e568.jpg Last edited on 4 Mar 2014 14:28 by Gordon S posted: 4 Mar 2014 14:01 from: Martin Wynne Hi Gordon, Peter asked me ...
... topic: 3157 Windows Peek function posted: 15 Dec 2017 13:29 from: Gordon S Could be something and nothing after my battery faux pas, but this has happened several times now. I'm working away and the Templot screen reverts to this. My home page plus a blank square in the middle. Moving the mouse takes me back to where I was working. Using Windows 7 with all updates current. Any ideas? 479_150828_310000000.jpg Last edited on 15 Dec 2017 13:30 by Gordon S posted: 15 Dec 2017 13:55 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: Could be something and nothing after my battery faux pas, but this has happened several times now. I'm working away and the Templot screen reverts to this. My home page plus a blank square in the middle. Moving the mouse takes me back to where I was working. Using Windows 7 with all updates current. Any ideas? Hi Gordon, I think that may be the Windows "Show Desktop" function. There is a small icon at the far ...
15. Eastwood Town
... topic: 1669 Eastwood Town posted: 28 Oct 2011 14:43 from: Martin Wynne A box file for Gordon S attached. Martin. Attachment: attach_1219_1669_eastwood_trials1 .box 201 posted: 28 Oct 2011 16:38 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, thanks for that. Still a way to go, but looking promising. 8 hours of Templot is enough for today, so off to the fridge to find a beer.. In case everyone else is wondering what this is about, the full horror story can be found here.... http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/3422-eastwood-town-update/ 479_281136_150000000.png posted: 29 Oct 2011 10:07 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, I wonder if you could do me a massive favour and add the platforms to this latest drawing. I think I'm virtually there, just got to sort out the 'factory and brewery area' on the top right and then I'll throw it to the wolves for comment.... The platforms need to ...
... topic: 239 Basic commands- terminus design posted: 16 Nov 2007 13:23 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, at long last I am making the transition from WinRail and started to take my first steps last night, just by your recommendation of using the F7 key... Some very simple questions that will allow me to move further. Apologies for the simplicity for those more experienced. 1. Simple plain track. At present I am generating a template and then converting to plain track. Is this correct? If so is there a quicker way? I'm sure I'm going a long way round using Template, quick set, selecting a B7, Template, convert to plain track, F7 to add and then F3 to lengthen. 2. Parallel tracks. I have generated a length of plain track, guessed the curve and length and added (20) a length of plain track. This is not truly parallel to (23). How would I achieve this? 3. You very kindly generated a 1:7 slip ...
... topic: 1712 Print command failing posted: 1 Dec 2011 21:21 from: Gordon S It's not my night.... Martin, this has happened several times in the past few weeks. I'm using groups and highlight say 20 pieces of track. I then use print/group and this message comes up. 479_011611_530000000.jpg This stops everything and I cannot print. Typically it will be when I wish to print between 50 and 80 sheets. Closing this down, gets Templot running again but as soon as you go try and print again, the message is "Invalid request. The printer is in use". It completely locks out access to my printer and the only was I can get going again is to close Templot and start the process all over again. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, so I may have to repeat the process several times. I also have to unplug my printer both power and USB connections and essentially reboot the whole thing. Any ideas? I'm on XP SP3. I had some problems with ...
... topic: 3692 Groups and marker colours posted: 5 Jun 2020 11:06 from: Gordon S I'm always using groups when working on my layout design and something has puzzled me. When you have a whole group of templates and realise you have a misalignment or need to amend one piece of track within the group, you bring the template to the control, make the changes and then save, but in doing so, you lose the group marker colour for that piece of track. That means going back to group all templates and selecting the market colour for the group all over again. Am I missing something, or is there a way that the piece of track you have amended can keep it's original marker colour once you save it. Of course I'm assuming I'm doing it correctly.... posted: 5 Jun 2020 11:50 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: That means going back to group all templates and selecting the market colour for the group all over again. Am I missing something, or is there a ...
... topic: 1542 Grid dimension lines on prints posted: 17 Jun 2011 16:45 from: Gordon S Sorry to trouble you again Martin, but I'm struggling to see the overall grid dimensions (say the 1'-18' board size of Eastwood). At the side of the print there are numbers in feet to show the grid size and very faint lines showing the vertical and horizontal grid on the printed page. As it stands I can barely see the grid. I've tried changing the grid colour and it shows up better on the screen, but doesn't change the line density on the print. Is there anyway I can change the grid line thickness and density so they will appear to be far more prominent on the printed page? Many thanks Gordon S posted: 17 Jun 2011 17:03 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: Is there anyway I can change the grid line thickness and density so they will appear to be far more prominent on the printed page? Hi Gordon, print> printed line thickness> set any ...
... topic: 612 Problem that has me stumped....tangential track posted: 3 Nov 2008 12:51 from: Gordon S Came across something this morning that is so basic, but I can't seem to find a solution. I want to take a turnout off a 914mm (36") radius curve, with the main line continuing straight at a tangent to the curve. I have drawn the curve and inserted the turnout, but no matter what I try cannot get the straight part of the turnout to align with the straight track. Continuing the straight plain track and overlaying the turnout shows the straight section of the turnout curves slightly and I cannot find a way of making the stright section of the turnout straight. I have tried inserting the turnout into the straight section to overcome that problem, but then find I cannot get the radius to tie up, no matter what adjustment is made to F5. I know this smacks of RTR track, but it is in a hidden section and the simplest way to deal with an issue. Apologies ...
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