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... topic: 3214 Changes in 218d posted: 9 Feb 2018 17:58 from: Martin Wynne Here's a list of the changes in 218d: 1. I have made some changes to improve screen performance when zooming in and panning on a large track plan. See: topic 3207 How much difference it makes will vary with different systems and screen sizes. You may see no difference, or a big difference. On smaller track plans you probably won't see much difference. 2. There is a new option to restrict the number of background templates being shown on the screen when zooming out. Again this may or may not make a significant difference to the screen response. See the above topic link for more details. 3. I have re-written the code for the make return curve function. I was never entirely happy with its working, and it was often annoying that it wouldn't work on transition curves. It does now. At the same time I have adopted a non-standard way of working for that function. Instead of putting ...
... quickly. So in the next program update I have removed options 2. and 3. above, and the Templot Companion will revert to an online web version only. But not in the responsive format. It's important, to me at least, that the A-Z Index is easy to use and browsable as the main entry point to the content. So I have devised a new format for the online Companion: 2_010754_230000000.png The two columns on the left provide the Contents List and A-Z Index, and on smaller screens this is all you will see. Clicking items on either of those opens the relevant information page in a separate browser tab. This has pros and cons, but the big advantage is that on mobile devices the full screen area is available for screenshots and diagrams. You can also choose to have several pages open at the same time in different tabs if you wish. On larger screens, some or all of this Templot Club web site will fill the remainder of the screen on the right, so that all Templot information ...
... the train home. But run Templot? Several people have told me that Templot is now the only thing they use their desktop computer for. Which is fine until it finally dies. Then what? Should I be planning to spend most of my spare time for the next 10 years developing Templot, if at the end of that time no-one has the means to run it? Where do you think you will be running Templot in 10 years time? Will it be necessary to chase the family off the big media screen in the front room -- because despite a house full of gadgetry there is nowhere else to run it? Or will it be possible to plug one of those digital photo frames into the kitchen toaster and run Templot on there? Answers on a postcard -- if you've still got one. regards, Martin. posted: 27 Nov 2010 11:07 from: Jonathan Wells I use a laptop- in fact my last 2 computers have been laptops rather than desktops. I can't see anyone using an iPod or whatever ...
... your system. Which format do you prefer? Flash isn't available on some mobile devices. I think this method of viewing is likely fall prey to the most problems. I have various versions of Adobe Flashplayer on different machines due to newer versions not being compatible with older PC's This is my first serious attempt at using the new FBR format, so please treat this as a first draft version. I would welcome comments and feedback. I found this to be the best option for playing the tutorial. I could obtain a full screen view much better than using a browser with Adobe Flashplayer especially on smaller monitors. I think some people will confuse FBR and Adobe Flash creating difficulties especially when seeking assistance on the forum. The future of Adobe Flash is questionable due to the increasing call for a platform independent alternative. Regards. Trevor. posted: 20 Aug 2014 23:52 from: Martin Dobbins Martin, Thank you so much for creating this. Results are great with the browser approach, but I agree with Trevor that downloading the file and using the ...
... topic: 1516 Entering Background shapes problems posted: 24 May 2011 20:48 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, Sorry since, I have had the TDV for less than a couple of hours. The first minor problem I have noticed in the TDV is the when you go to put your background track plan on the workpad, the data entry window is hidden or, in some cases depending where you are on the screen, half hidden by the initial selection screen. To get access to the data entry, you have to move it sideways from behind the other window before you can enter any data. When you finally enter the data and click the "Enter" button, it comes back with a warning screen, "Bitmap image is not valid" as shown below. The screenshot shown immediately below, covers the data entry screen window. Also this screen 'hogs' your monitor, because if you leave Templot screen up and active, if you then call up and cover Templot with another application, the screen below stays irritatingly in the ...
... topic: 3779 Admin: Live Help Screen posted: 23 Sep 2020 22:47 from: Martin Wynne The tests for the Virtual Scaleforum on Saturday reminded me that a few years ago I tried broadcasting my Templot screen as a way of providing quick Templot help and support instead of writing long replies and making screenshots and videos. It wasn't very successful then, but browser tech and broadband seems to have improved a bit since, so I have had another go. So far it seems to be working quite well, at least here. If you go to this link right now: http://templot.com/companion/live_screen.php you should be able to see Templot running. You can tell it's live because the red radius warning indicator should be flashing. If not, try pressing CTRL+ F5 to refresh the page. Allow 20 seconds or so before anything much happens. From time to time for the next few hours I will dabble with it just to see how well it works. Please report if it is working for you, the ...
... would like some feedback about how well the format works. This trial is only 7 stages with brief notes, but I expect future tutorials would be much longer with more detailed notes. Click the first image to start and display the first stage. Move to the next stage by moving your mouse pointer over the screenshot near the right-hand edge and clicking the arrow button which then appears. Likewise on the left-hand edge to move to the previous stage. Click the big X button to go back to the starting screen. You can restart from anywhere in the sequence by clicking the small images. To play/pause it as a slideshow, click the middle Play button at the bottom. The screenshots re-size to fit your screen. You may find it more convenient not to have the browser window set too large to avoid the need for scrolling. Here is a diagram which I hope is self explanatory: 2_192243_510000000.png regards, Martin. posted: 20 Jan 2013 07:30 from: Dave Summers First bad news from my iPhone ...
... try to manipulate the control template, it crashes the system. Without the large background file loaded, Templot works fine right up to, and including the largest zoom factors, it is only when I have the large file version of background on the workpad does the problem occur. Please note, if I use smaller background files, these do not seem to give rise to the problem, which suggests that there may be a file size limitation for background images which allows zooming very close in. When the crash occurs, the screen goes totally black for several seconds, then a blue screen appears with a message on, this blue screen lasts for a few seconds only (not really enough time to read it all), then the system goes into reset/restart mode and fires up the O S again thus having to start from scratch. Needless to say, any work since the last save in Templot has been lost, and it's driving me cracker's. I have managed to catch a photo of the blue screen with my digital camera which I ...
9. more Xplains
... topic: 3461 more Xplains posted: 21 Jul 2019 13:45 from: Martin Wynne I mentioned a while ago that Tim and Alexander at EC-Software have come up with a new tool for creating program help. They have now upgraded it, which means it now looks even better as an alternative to the fuzzy MP4 screen video. My last example wasn't entirely relevant, so here is an "Xplain" more recognisably Templot: http://85a.uk/hand_xplain/ I have 3 questions: 1. would you be happy to see the existing video format replaced with this format? 2. should the accompanying text explanation be in the Xplain itself, or on the page below it? 3. should a page consist of several short Xplains like this, or a much longer one more like a video? p.s. you will notice a change to the quick-access buttons for the next program update. I've been finding myself hesitating over the existing abbreviated ones to click the right one. More grey cells gone. cheers, Martin ...
... called "DS Store" from the desktop. Is that no longer the case? If you delete it again does 091b now run? And this is even more baffling -- because I now find that "DS Store" is a MAC hidden file -- see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ .DS_Store How does it come about that MAC files are visible on the WINDOWS desktop? I have to confess that I'm now completely lost. Is it possible that you could post some screenshots showing exactly what the screen looks like before you launch Templot, and describe the sequence of exactly what you then see in detail? I'm sorry, I've no idea how to create a screenshot on a Mac, but if Windows is running you should be able to create a screen bitmap on the clipboard by pressing the Print Screen key (if you have such a key), and then pasting it into any image editor. Finally, how much do these Intel Macs cost? What is the minimum I would need to spend to be able to ...
... community/index.php?/topic/81879-cl-diamond-crossing-ratio/#entry1331371 Is it possible to do proper computing on a tablet computer, and where would I start in coding it? Or is the future for Templot on a hobby electronics system such as the Raspberry Pi? Martin. Last edited on 3 Feb 2014 22:53 by Martin Wynne posted: 3 Feb 2014 23:04 from: Trevor Walling Hello Martin, I would suggest tablets are too small for using something such as Templot.Besides the screen size, there is also the issue of a physical keyboard being absent.My grandchildren have them but their use is very limited really.Games and touch screens seem ok but using a plug in keyboard without a larger screen would be/is a nightmare.Getting something printed out would lead to even more complication.I am not saying it would be impossible but the permutations of difficulty would be even worse than with a pc.The grandchildren always prefer a pc for doing things if that alternative is available. Trevor. posted: 3 Feb 2014 23:22 from: ...
... clear is probably at 5mm centres. If your layout track spacing is 50mm, that means the scale of the mimic diagram is 1:10. So that would mean a diagram 450mm square. Which 800x400 isn't? Templot has a function to draw the track centre-lines only, at any width, irrespective of the gauge of the rails (and in the marker colours), which may help you make a panel. Can you post a screenshot of what you mean by jagged track edges? That may just be your screen resolution, it would print smooth. Traditionally a steam-era railway would be controlled from a signal box diagram and a row of levers. Templot and sketchboard can produce some very nice-looking signal box diagrams. But not from an existing track plan, it needs to be re-drawn as a signal box diagram all in plain track templates, something like this: slip2.gif cheers, Martin. posted: 13 May 2020 13:43 from: Gordon S Thanks Martin. ET is 18' x 14', ...
... topic: 2561 Admin: Is anyone using 192dpi screen resolution (200% scaling)? posted: 27 Oct 2014 19:46 from: Martin Wynne I'm intending to upload a new Templot version shortly. This will mean a significant change for Templot in that for the first time I am setting the program to "DPI-aware" in Windows. This means that on high-resolution screens Windows will no longer perform virtualization scaling from 96dpi, and Templot will have to do its own scaling instead. The Windows virtualization works quite well for dialogs and controls, but not for line graphics such as the template drawings on the trackpad in Templot. It has been several weeks work to go all through Templot and scale everything for 120dpi and 144dpi but I believe I am now there. However I have not yet done 192dpi, so I need to know if anyone is using such a high dpi setting -- for example on high-end laptops such as the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro which has a native screen size of 3200 x 1800, see ...
14. Low-memory mode
... topic: 1149 Low-memory mode posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:59 from: Martin Wynne Since the beginning Templot has included a "low-memory" mode, but I would be interested to know how many of you have ever made use of it, or ever seen this message on startup: not enough free memory: Your system does not have sufficient free memory for Templot's normal screen refresh modes. The special LOW-MEMORY mode will be used instead. (Or try restarting Templot with no other applications running.) I'm removing some of the legacy features which are now out-of-date on modern computers, and wondering if this is one of them. But I don't want to remove stuff which anyone is still using. Likewise I would be interested to know how many are still using 256-colour (8 -bit palette) screens? Or 640 x 480 screen resolution? Templot includes a lot of code to deal with such things, and the very first release would run happily on such systems. I wouldn't ...
... topic: 879 Windows 7 Ultimate posted: 24 Jun 2009 20:53 from: Brian Lewis Hi Martin, Just had the above installed on my lap top. Apparently it contains software suitable for touch sensitive screens. Now with this facility, just think how Templot could be improved.... On your list perhaps? Also, at the time of general release in October, you will be able to download Windows spyware and antivirus software- free. No more paying £30 at machine for NOD32 V4? Regards Brian Lewis posted: 24 Jun 2009 21:03 from: Martin Wynne Brian Lewis wrote: Just had the above installed on my lap top. Apparently it contains software suitable for touch sensitive screens. Now with this facility, just think how Templot could be improved.... On your list perhaps? Also, at the time of general release in October, you will be able to download Windows spyware and antivirus software- free. No more paying £30 at machine for NOD32 V4? Hi Brian, I'm not ...
... is just about right for a walkaround camera in my opinion, any wider can cause issues and often won't be the same quality. Thanks again Martin. Rob posted: 26 Feb 2018 19:38 from: Martin Wynne Thanks Rob. I haven't found a problem with battery life, but I believe Fuji upped the voltage and capacity for the latest version (7.2v 1260 mAh). The stats say 300-400 shots per charge, and I haven't yet needed more than that in a day. I do keep the rear screen switched off most of the time, and mostly use the optical vewfinder, which all helps. My biggest gripe is the lens cap, which uses a friction fit rather than a taper or clip. With cold fingers it can take me longer to remove the lens cap than take the picture. I do like to keep the lens protected when scrambling about through brambles etc. Why is the best picture always on the other side of hawthorn bush? Also, why can't the battery door clip shut? It annoys me every ...
... moved from the do menu to the geometry menu support for gaunt turnouts and gauntletted track a dummy vehicle can be placed on the control template and adjusted to check and measure running clearances notch on intersection functions trackbed edges are now template-specific and saved in BOX file trackbed edges can now show ballast edge and cess program preferences can be saved across sessions new file viewer function to browse saved template data .box files rollback register (undo/ re-do changes) now includes template name and memo low-memory mode removed on-screen refresh mode removed startup dialogs simplified storage box searching -- find template by name, sort group templates, find and group templates by name storage box -- move to top or bottom buttons added, move up/down buttons repeat if held down stored templates now have a fixed ID number in addition to an optional name. The ID number is allocated automatically when templates are stored. This makes it easier to find unnamed templates in the storage box. new gauge menu with additional items in the quick list option to hide ...
... to view pictures, etc., while designing a layout. So that is probably the cause. It's not a cataclysmic fault since I don't lose any information- i.e. files are saved and if I have to quit the program using task manager, when re-started, it will restore the previous templates as they were. I think I can live with it. Jim. posted: 25 Jan 2019 19:05 from: David Burton Hi, I have had the same problem today and I also had a second screen working for Excel calculations. I panicked when I thought I would not be able to save my work but, having looked at the forum and prompted by Jim's comments, I shut down Templot using Task Manager, restarted it and said yes to restoring previous session, and it all re-appeared- phew. I had turned the second screen off mind. I'm using v2.19b and Windows 10. posted: 26 Jan 2019 08:24 from: Jim Guthrie Funnily enough, it happened to me again just a day or ...
19. Getting Started
... topic: 1837 Getting Started posted: 19 Feb 2012 12:44 from: Adrian (ffoil) Hello, I've downloaded TEMPLOT Version 0.97.b, and I'm trying to start to produce a simple yard (before moving on to something more complicated), but I think I'm falling at the first hurdle. When I start up, it shows me a curved turnout, which seems to be anchored to the bottom left hand corner of the screen. How do I move it to somewhere more useful (I've worked out how to change the shape of it). I did at one point (no pun intended) manage to delete it, but when I tried to place a piece of track, I only seemed to be able to align it with the line of the "branch" part of the now vanished turnout. Where am I going wrong? Thanks Adrian posted: 19 Feb 2012 13:23 from: Martin Wynne Adrian (ffoil) wrote: Where am I going wrong? Hi Adrian, Welcome to Templot Club. To move the ...
20. A user gives up
... up the good work! Howard. posted: 17 Jul 2013 20:27 from: Martin Wynne JFS wrote: For me, the "best things ever" have been the videos- they show an end result and then you can discover how its was done. Better you can keep playing them till it sinks in! Hopefully, for you, they are also easier to make than sitting there banging in millions of words! Unfortunately not. For me at least they are extremely time-consuming to produce. My raw screen recordings are full of mouse fumbles and mis-clicks, and it takes me many hours to edit them down to a reasonably smooth-running video. And then to add in all the callouts and other notes in the right places. Then if I make program changes in Templot, a text file can be edited to reflect the changes and any static screenshots replaced. For a video it effectively means starting again. Many of the existing videos are very out of date for Templot2, but represent hours and hours of work ...
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