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... topic: 3314 Printing problem with background shapes posted: 6 Aug 2018 12:16 from: wcampbell23 Hi everyone I am looking for help with a problem that has recently appeared with printing background shapes. I usually import a jpg file containing the baseboard outlines for a project as a background shape and print this with the track templates. Recently the background shapes have not been printing. I have not consciously changed any of the settings I normally use. Can anyone suggest what I may have inadvertently changed? Thanks. Bill Campbell. posted: 6 Aug 2018 12:44 from: Martin Wynne Hi Bill, Does it show on the screen? In order to print background picture shapes, you need to select this option on the pages dialog: 2_060731_230000000.png But it can be problematic on some printers/systems because of the very large degree of magnification required. If the image contains only the baseboard outlines, using a picture shape is a bit of an overkill. You can create rectangular outlines using the background> add a quick baseboard outline> other sizes ...
... topic: 3099 Background images posted: 8 Oct 2017 11:55 from: Tim Lee I am working with a mac using crossover. The NLS maps facility is non functional... presumably because mac doesn't run the correct browser. I have my track plan background within a cad programme with the NLS 25" map imported as an image and re scaled to the correct size. I have exported this as a series of jpgs (2100mm x 900mm) at 1:76.2 scale.... so when imported into templot they should come in at the rights size to scale. The drag and drop function doesn't work. I can import direct from file and it comes in to the background. It won't allow me to rescale (haven't checked if I need to or not). It won't save the image. I am assuming that I am doing something wrong but can't find any advice which appears to match my symptoms. Tim posted: 8 Oct 2017 12:43 from: Tim Lee Not to worry.... I ...
... Sorry that map was the wrong end of the station. I will post some more shortly. Martin. posted: 19 Oct 2017 22:52 from: Richie Kynaston Hi Martin, Thanks for that. I'll need to look at both ends, so that map could yet be useful!! How would this pointwork be replicated? I've tried posting the picture but the forum is just adding my screenshot from earlier each time, regardless of what image I select, so I've added as an attachment below- it's only a standard jpg. Richie Attachment: attach_2537_3111_BD864A28-0F19-4543-9A73-700EBC25D671.jpeg 324 Last edited on 19 Oct 2017 22:54 by Richie Kynaston posted: 20 Oct 2017 10:39 from: rodney_hills Hello Richie, There was some sicussion on this area's P& C work on the nonpublic MERG Forum recently. Here are some of my contributions to that which might be of interest to you... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- 1. Yet another chunk of ...
... printer memory and I reduced the scan dpi. This worked OK and the picture shape printed containing the scanned data. However I have just scanned another plan and whilst the file size is similar( same DPI) it printed as a black rectangle. Sizing the background image down resulted in a proper print being produced. Is this all down to printer memory or associated issues? The PC has 32GB of memory of which about 26GB is available. Please let me know if I am missing something. I am saving the files as JPG from the scanner. Each of the scans is usually an area less than 25% of an A4 page. Cheers. Rob posted: 3 Jan 2018 03:46 from: Martin Wynne Rob Manchester wrote: Each of the scans is usually an area less than 25% of an A4 page. Hi Rob, Do you mean the original on the scanner, or on the printed templates? It is very difficult to advise because every system has different capabilities. It is easy to exceed the capabilities of a system because ...
... topic: 2848 shape images on sketchboard posted: 23 Feb 2016 16:10 from: Geoff Cook Hi Bit strange for me to ask a question I have a trackplan with shapes for the baseboards, when it is in the sketchboard the shapes baseboard outlines show up and are clear, if then I go to create a pdf, jpg, etc the track lines are clear but you can hardly see the board outlines. I have the shapes set to thick lines but that doesn't seem to make any difference I have attach pdf to show what I mean Geoff Cook Attachment: attach_2233_2848_bcb_boardnumbers2 016_02_23_1300_34.pdf 223 Last edited on 23 Feb 2016 16:11 by Geoff Cook posted: 23 Feb 2016 18:09 from: Martin Wynne Geoff Cook wrote: I have the shapes set to thick lines but that doesn't seem to make any difference Hi Geoff, You have probably set the line thickness for the trackpad( screen ), on the background shapes dialog. For all output formats, including the sketchboard, it is necessary to make the settings in the output menu ...
... usual way. There are 3 options for this: 1. DXF files from a CAD program can be imported into the background shapes function. If TrainPlayer can export DXF files this may be your best option: dxf_import1.png There is a page showing Templot tracks designed over a DXF import from XTrackCad at: rene_tandem Like this: rene_tandem4.gif Note that the tracks shown in grey are background shapes imported as DXF from XtrackCad, they are not Templot templates and cannot be adjusted using the usual Templot controls. 2. Image files (PNG, JPG, GIF) can be imported into the background shapes as a picture shape. This might be an image created by scanning a printed track plan or map, or an image exported from another program, or a screenshot captured while another program is running. 3. Anything displayed on the sketchboard can also be shown on the workpad and used as a background guide in the same way as the background shapes. This can include EMF metafiles which can be exported by some CAD programs and other drawing programs. The sketchboard can also ...
... Apple Mac computers and am not all conversant with PCs. I have a small laptop PC bought for this job but I find it very difficult to adjust to PC working. Any help would be greatly appreciated. A copy of the scan is appended below. Many thanks John L 3062_181112_060000000.jpg posted: 18 Jan 2016 16:47 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, Welcome to Templot Club. You don't need a BMP file (that is from older versions of Templot). Nowadays all the common image formats work -- usually JPG for a scan. But you can still use the BMP file. Don't use the sketchboard. You can add images that way, but for what you want it is better to use a picture shape. N.B. Don't start this until you have made your S4/P4 gauge setting. Click this menu item: 2_181130_080000000.png which leads to: 2_131128_200000001.png Click background shapes at the bottom. Which leads to: 2_181137_580000000.png Click the add shape button. Which leads to: 2_181141_330000000.png Click whichever answer is appropriate, probably the second blue ...
48. uploading files
... rotating arrow next to <Connecting>, but it never completes the upload. I have tried both docx (not sure if that is an acceptable format) and .pdf Hi Arthur, Where are you trying to upload? As an attachment to a message? For that PDF is acceptable but not DOCX. You can see the list of acceptable files alongside the attachment box below the cream message editor panel. If you are trying to upload to the Image Gallery using the buttons above the editor panel, only PNG, GIF, JPG image files are acceptable. regards, Martin. posted: 19 Dec 2011 18:13 from: LSWRArt Hi Martin, it was an attachment to a message. I hope that you do not mind, but in order to work through your tutorial I updated my copy (replacing pad by workpad, track by template, etc., to make it easier for me to follow the tutorial), and I wondered if this would be useful to others. I have highlighted all the changes in yellow, so that anyone ...
... to: Video list page Read the notes, then scroll down to "picture shape -- display a scanned track plan as a background guide". It's 39MB so suitable for broadband only, sorry. Other videos showing tracks being adjusted over a background guide are "overlaid track on a rough sketch" (a good beginner's guide to using the basic Templot adjustments), and "overlaid track on a scan" (a longer video showing a classic H0 layout). Edit 2012 for Templot2: Templot now supports PNG and JPG files in addition to BMP files for picture shapes, and it is no longer necessary to save them first in the shapes folder. You can save them anywhere on your computer. The above videos and notes have not yet been updated to reflect these changes. 2. Same as above, but using the PDF image from XTrkCad as the design guide. Display it using the Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader or Nitro Reader, and then do a screen capture as a Windows bitmap. On a PC that simply means pressing the ...
... set the CENTLINE layer as track objects. Alternatively select the 3D option, but ideally you need to make some changes in the generator and rebuild first. For example, the outline extension marks on the timbers are not needed in 3D. regards, Martin. posted: 31 Jul 2008 09:39 from: pimin Martin, Thanks, I'll give all that a try. Yes I am seeing something very different when I import into 3PI. I see what you show AND a bunch of extraneous track segments. I'll post a jpg of it if it doesn't go away in the next round of playing with it. Pimin posted: 31 Jul 2008 09:47 from: Martin Wynne Hi Pimin, I made a quick bit of Jing video in 3D from your .box file. Sorry no time to fix the lighting. No sign of extraneous track segments here: http://screencast.com/t /WsMeAxcJ2V regards, Martin. posted: 31 Jul 2008 10:06 from: Martin Wynne Hi Pimin, Here's your track plan exported to DXF as ...
... 35 from: Martin Wynne Michael wrote: Please would you explain how I can download a picture from Canon Zoombrowser EX into a Background Shape file in Templot. I have been trying to do this, by referring to the Templot Help Information on Background Shapes, but Templot does not seem to be able to find the file. The camera image was originally downloaded into Zoombrowser EX, and then modified in GIMP 2, and saved. Hi Michael, Templot uses only Windows bitmap image files( .bmp file format), not jpg. Open your image in Gimp or any graphics editor program. Save it in .bmp file format in your C:\TEMPLOT\SHAPE-FILES\ folder. You can then load it into a background picture shape in Templot. There is a Templot video showing how to set up an image in a picture shape: picture shape -- display a track plan image as a background guide 39MB (broadband only) regards, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting ...
... measurement of the real thing shows 16ins. If I could figure out how to attach the photos with the ruler in place, I would..... Cheers, David C posted: 5 Mar 2009 20:24 from: David Catton Here's the photo I first when I opened this topic sent but with measurements added to show the 8ft 6ins sleeper. I guess I'll have to send the photos of the show in place on the extant Class 502 one at a time. DC Attachment: attach_508_699_Conductor_rails(2) .jpg 446 posted: 27 Sep 2018 19:37 from: David Catton I wonder if anyone can help with this query? As already stated when I started this thread, I'm modelling the Liverpool area electrification system in P4 and would like to include accurate bases to the 3rd rail conductor supports. I've attached a photo showing the base that was fastened to the sleeper to locate the 3rd rail chairs. Can anyone provide me with the dimensions of the base plate so I can draw up etching master to reproduce these in model form ...
... posted: 13 Mar 2010 15:55 from: Dellboy Arthur Budd wrote: After my success producing a usable track plan yesterday I've hit another wall trying to produce the baseboard outline as a background shape. Arthur Hello Arthur You may want to have a try at what I did. I drew an outline scale drawing for my overall layout in M/S Excel, screen printed it into Windows Paint (edit/paste), carefully cropped it, saved it as a 24-bit Bitmap image (or could save as jpg etc.) and loaded it into Templot as a background picture shape, the x dimension being the actual length available for the layout. This produced a very accurate outline to work from. As the track design progressed I was able to develop/modify the Excel drawing to show shapes for the baseboards, positions for joints and framing, positions for cutouts for WITs, TOUs etc. It is a simple matter to regenerate the Excell drawing into templot as you make your adjustments to track and/or baseboards, to see ...
... one is a Cannon 620 (Pixima). posted: 12 Jun 2010 17:10 from: Martin Wynne Nigel Osborne wrote: I can't get a map or drawing for a back ground to show, would it be difference in file types. Hi Nigel, The file needs to be in BMP format (Windows Bitmap) and saved in your C:/TEMPLOT/SHAPE-FILES folder. Your scanner software should allow you to save in that format to that folder. If not, save it from the scanner as JPG format at the highest quality setting. Then open it in your photo editor program and save it again in BMP format. There is a video here showing the process: http://85a.co.uk/flash/backgnd_scan/ regards, Martin. posted: 13 Jun 2010 14:54 from: Nigel Osborne Tried that still doesn't work still stays in img& bmp it worked on an other program called Trainplayer that was on Windows XP not this Windows 7. posted: 13 Jun 2010 15:00 from: Martin Wynne ...
... It's been a couple of days since I've been able to think about what you wrote. I believe that what you've said above illustrates some of the difficulty that simple souls like me have in learning Templot. What you say is "misleading" doesn't seem to be an actual problem to me. I can sum it up in three words: "does it matter?". To 95% of users, does it matter that what is stored is raw data, and not a complete template, as an image like a jpg would be? I suspect, and contest, that it does not. What matters is that they know what they have saved (or copied, or deleted) and they know that they can get it back again. Whether that "image" is stored as one set of data, or two, or a series of slices of blue cheese does not actually matter to them one jot. So I would say that the phrase "copy to..." is still the most accurate one TO THE USER available ...
... into sections before vectorizing each section to separate DXF files. Alternatively there are probably some settings in your vectorizing software to control the complexity of the DXF file and the number of entities created. Most users find it better to use a scanned image directly as a picture shape rather than vectorizing it to a DXF. There is a video showing how to import a scanned image as a picture shape: http://www.templot.com/martweb/videos/map_picture_shape.exe Note that this will be all-change in the next Pug -- JPG, PNG and GIF images will be supported in addition to BMP. You can try the changes now if you would like to join the TDV development group. regards, Martin. posted: 17 Jul 2011 17:25 from: Bob Juleff Hi Martin, Thanks for your reply. I am afraid I am no further forward despite following your video step by step with my Templot. The problem seems to be in saving and recovering the image. I am ok with the import of my .bmp file into the C: ...
... the right direction i'd be most grateful. Regards Ray. Just found 'Background and Scans' should be OK now. Last edited on 9 Dec 2011 10:36 by r_wilton posted: 9 Dec 2011 11:00 from: Martin Wynne r_wilton wrote: Just found 'Background and Scans' should be OK now. Hi Ray, There's a full video explanation here: http://www.templot.com/martweb/videos/map_picture_shape.exe Note that there are some changes in TDV and Templot2 -- you can now use PNG, GIF, JPG image files in addition to BMP, and they no longer need to be saved in the \SHAPE-FILES\ folder. regards, Martin. posted: 11 Dec 2011 19:15 from: r_wilton Many thanks Martin. Found the 'Companion' videos and Tony's 'Beginners Guide', should keep me going for sometime. posted: 13 Dec 2011 12:24 from: Paul Hi Ray, was messing around with that just recently, for practice I used a 1:2500 scan, then re-did the the ...
... so the inner jaws should give a gauge of 16.2mm. er no, Stephen. I'm not prepared to have such misinformation spread via Templot Club and I have deleted it. Martin. posted: 21 Dec 2011 15:16 from: Stephen Freeman 142_211030_500000000.png 142_211037_310000000.png Err, Sorry, what I should have said is that the distance between the inner edge of the outer groove and the inner edge of the opposite inner groove on my EM gauges (C &L) is 16.2mm (fact), so why not? See attached jpg for clarification Martin Wynne wrote: Borg-Rail wrote: If you are thinking of going EM, just buy some EM Gauges. You can actually use them to build 00-SF as well if you wish (00-SF after all, is EM- 2mm) so the inner jaws should give a gauge of 16.2mm. er no, Stephen. I'm not prepared to have such misinformation spread via Templot Club and I have deleted it. Martin. Attachment: attach_1281_1740_emgauge.jpg 515 Last edited on 21 Dec 2011 15: ...
... also the .sk81 image file from C:TEMPLOT_DEVSHAPE-FILES folder (if it is not too large -- upload size limit 6.5 MB) (The BGS file contains the size and position info, but not the actual image.) regards, Martin. Last edited on 17 Mar 2015 16:12 by Trevor Walling posted: 17 Mar 2015 15:44 from: Martin Wynne Hi Trevor, Depending on the present format, it may be possible to reduce the file size by using fewer colours, or by saving in JPG format for upload. (A copy, don't do that with the file you are actually using.) If you send the original to me at martin@templot.com I will upload it to the server outside of the Templot Club database, so everyone can get it. regards, Martin. posted: 17 Mar 2015 15:53 from: Trevor Walling Hello Howard, Just a question:- are you sure that 50mm track centre spacing is adequate on curves of only 24" radius? I am hoping so.The double track ...
60. Electrics
... to break a large layout into power districts, which you can do easily in Templot by means of the template marker colours. To create a DC wiring plan from Templot you could try this: 1. In TDV export a PNG or BMP image file -- output> export a file... menu item. Select detail mode to get the individual rails. (In earlier versions print to a PDF generator, display the PDF and do a screen capture to a PNG or BMP image file.) Don't save in JPG format or you will get very messy results. 2. Open the image in any photo or graphics editor program, or in Windows Paint for preference. 3. Mark the rail breaks by drawing short white lines across the rails. 4. It's then easy to flood fill between the rail edges with any colours you wish, like this: 2_040442_590000000.png This topic covers this subject in more detail including DXF export to a CAD electrical package: topic 1443 You can also create coloured diagrams by flood filling between the rails like this ...
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