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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: 1224 Anyone good at computer graphics? posted: 30 Aug 2010 03:38 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, My computer graphics skills are minimal. This is my best effort to represent a country goods shed with office extension, internal platform and awning over the loading doors. As you can see, it won't win any prizes: 2_292139_500000000.gif I saved it as a GIF image with transparent background. And this is what it looks like inserted on the sketchboard as a bitmap item. I rotated it into line with the track, stretched it to the correct size, and gave it a little transparency to show the internal track: 2_292139_510000001.png Now such objects can be drawn directly on the sketchboard with vector precision if desired. But it would be great to have a selection gallery of such clip-art items ready to just pick and place. Station buildings, engine sheds, signal boxes, water towers, cattle docks, coal drops, trees, etc. In a variety of sizes and attractive styles, perhaps some based on real locations ...
... topic: 1511 Templot2 change log posted: 23 May 2011 15:53 from: Martin Wynne Templot2 Summary of the main changes in Templot since version 091c of February 2008 support for irregular diamond-crossings and curviform ladders platforms can be added alongside track templates check rails can now be individually set and adjusted by mouse action sketchboard layout drawing function rail foot edge lines can be shown on FB templates (flat-bottom rails) print menu renamed output menu output in diagram mode -- solid colour infill between stock rail edges Important: not available for partial templates if stock rails omitted -- temporarily lay plain track templates across complex formations to create diagram-mode output. output to PDF files, including large single pages for roll-paper poster printing export to bitmap image files in PNG, GIF, JPG, BMP formats export to vector image metafiles in EMF, WMF formats easy capture of screenshots to PNG files print now! function to bypass printer setup and calibration background picture shapes -- support for PNG, JPG, GIF image formats background picture shapes ...
... topic: 2016 Getting Started with Sketchboard posted: 12 Jul 2012 19:18 from: Mark C I have looked everywhere and find only planned pages on the new site that mention anything about how Sketchboard works. Can someone tell me where to find an overview of how Sketchboard works, if there is such a thing? Thanks. Mark C posted: 12 Jul 2012 20:12 from: Mark C Further to previous post... I have been working with Sketchboard for the last hour or so. I can create and modify items OK. But, I can't figure out how to get them onto the Trackpad and move them around. Can someone please give me a very quick primer on how this works? From there on I should be able to figure things out. Thanks. Mark C posted: 12 Jul 2012 20:49 from: Martin Wynne Hi Mark, I'm afraid there isn't yet a manual for the sketchboard. This feature has been introduced since the last paid-for version of Templot, and is still a work ...
... first time -- which is difficult to believe. The same goes for several of the other new features -- platforms, gaunt turnouts, wrapping a picture shape along the control template, foot lines on FB templates, the dummy vehicle tool. Welcomed at the time, but since then -- silence. I can't believe they are all working so well first time that no one has anything to say about them. So I will confess that I'm a bit disappointed and wondering if I have taken a wrong turning. The sketchboard function took months of work and a considerable expense for the licence for the graphics engine. But only a few sketchboard screenshots have been posted here or on any other forums. Only a tiny handful of sketchboard SK9 files have been attached here for comment. Was I wasting my time? And if so, where to next? There are several extra functions I would like to add for my own use, but is Templot already too complicated for most users? Should I be looking at a "Lite" version where users ...
... topic: 2665 New items on the sketchboard posted: 1 Apr 2015 18:31 from: Martin Wynne For the next program update I have added a few more basic shape items on the sketchboard: square, triangle, arc, ring, segment, are new: 2_011318_400000001.png These provide a bit more flexibility in creating symbols and custom combined items. For example the ring will be useful for goods line signal arms on signal box diagrams. They can all be resized, stretched and rotated as before. And can be outlines, infill, or both, in any colours you wish, with adjustable transparency. For the arc and ring, the inner radius can be set as a% of the outer radius. Setting zero for this produces a full arc sector -- useful for coloured pie diagrams. 2_011318_400000000.png In the next program update. regards, Martin. posted: 7 Apr 2015 19:50 from: Andrew Duncan Martin A couple of small questions 1. When I tried to invoke the Sketchboard it comes up with a dialogue box saying " ...
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... topic: 1726 Sketchboard posted: 13 Dec 2011 23:10 from: PeterD I have noticed that sketchboard allows me to create shapes etc. but does not allow me to select them to modify them. This happens when Templot has been running for some time. I select text entry, place the cursor on the spot I wish to place it but I cannot edit the text in the 'modify' tab. It says nothing has been selected although the selection fence is surrounding the text. The same thing goes for rectangles. Clicking OK and then moving the cursor away from any object clears the selection. Click on the object and again it seems to be selected but the modify tab advises nothing is selected. I am running Windows 7 operating system. Closing everything down and re-starting seems to be the only way to get proper operation for a while. Last edited on 13 Dec 2011 23:12 by PeterD posted: 14 Dec 2011 11:05 from: Martin Wynne Hi Peter, Thanks for the report. How many items approximately ...
... topic: 1895 Magenta border around background picture shape posted: 2 Apr 2012 17:31 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, No doubt before I even ask, it's going to be finger trouble on my part or something I am not setting correctly. However, here's my question: In Sketchboard, why do I have a magenta lined rectangle around my image shape of the New Street Signal Box No. 5? Please see image below, I've also attached the shape file. Do you need the sk81 file? All the best, Brian Nicholls. 1853_021226_010000000.png Attachment: attach_1411_1895_signal_box_5_at_n ew_street_12_04_02_1656_29.bgs 349 posted: 2 Apr 2012 18:41 from: Martin Wynne Brian Nicholls wrote: No doubt before I even ask, it's going to be finger trouble on my part or something I am not setting correctly. Hi Brian, No, it's a fair cop. I have forgotten to include an option to turn off the picture shape borders for sketchboard and image file exports. There is an option tickbox for the borders for print and PDF output, but not for ...
... to wherever you want it. Or output> page origin> set page origin... menu item to set it directly. Choose the mm option. Before doing any of that, set the PDF page size on the output> export a file... dialog. Then hide that dialog while you make the origin adjustments, until you are ready to create the PDF file. regards, Martin. posted: 4 Jun 2013 19:35 from: LSWRArt Thanks Martin That works fine, but I cannot get the Sketchboard to export to PDF. I keep getting the message <An image is too large for your graphics system>. I have a fairly modern Toshiba i5 laptop running Windows 7, 64 bit with an ATI Radeon premium graphics card. None of the images in Sketchboard are set to transparent. This message came up 6 times. I set the Sketchboard shapes to outline only, instead of outline and fill, but that produced exactly the same results. Most of the graphics are omitted from all the PDF pages, but even ...
... 091c users with Vista/Windows 7 are seeing "Aero", and how many the "Classic" controls. Has anyone managed to see XP controls without downloading a theme for that purpose? regards, Martin. posted: 26 Aug 2010 09:50 from: David Smith Martin, I am seeing the "Aero" version on Windows 7- 64 bit. Regards, David. posted: 21 Sep 2010 13:28 from: Martin Wynne Time for an update to this topic. As I mentioned, the new sketchboard feature is based on a desktop publishing component developed by Nils Haeck. But it's getting more and more like one of those loco kits where you decide to make a new chimney, then a new firebox, and replace the cab roof, and change the wheels, and fit a different gearbox, and......until you end up using only the buffers and the smokebox door from the original kit, and wonder why you didn't just scratch-build it in the first place. I have now made so many ...
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... topic: 1492 sketchboard posted: 17 May 2011 02:25 from: Martin Wynne This topic is to discuss the new sketchboard feature in TDV. posted: 22 May 2011 12:57 from: Alan Turner I see that there is a Sketchpad drop down. I also see a reference to Sketchpad in the File dropdown. Can I suggest that the reference in the File dropdown is removed? It's superfluous. Could I also plead for similar duplicate references to also be eliminated please? This has led to confusion for me with the current version. Simply it does not help me remember where things are. Please- one item one place. Alan posted: 22 May 2011 14:08 from: Martin Wynne Alan Turner wrote: Please- one item one place. Hi Alan, I'm afraid I disagree there. If you are looking for something, the more places it is located the more chance you have of finding it. I agree that if you know the program inside-out, things need only to be in one place. But ...
... topic: 2023 More Sketchboard grief posted: 17 Jul 2012 17:39 from: Phil O Hi Martin A couple of times whilst using Sketchboard I have had the following problem. I have either just created a shape and want to modify it, or a previously constructed shape and get the message in the MODIFY ITEM dialog box, "NO ITEM SELECTED". The only method I have found is to shut down Templot and start again. 38_171231_250000000.png Is this further operator error? Cheers Phil EDIT:- Using XP pro on a Lenovo laptop Last edited on 17 Jul 2012 18:26 by Phil O posted: 17 Jul 2012 18:40 from: Mark C Phil, I have had the exact same problem with Sketchboard in Templot2. I'm not sure what freezes the system, but the more I monkey around trying to get Sketchboard to respond the worse it gets to the point where the whole program freezes and the only recourse is to "force-close" Templot and restart it. I don't think it is operator error. I thought ...
... 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 ...
... topic: 2018 Show Sketchboard Items in Trackpad posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:02 from: Mark C The menu choice Trackpad>Show Sketchboard Items on Trackpad seems to have no effect. As far as I can tell, the only way to show Sketchboard Items on Trackpad is to check the box in the upper left corner of the Sketchboard window. style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffee"I would suggest either eliminating the Trackpad menu choice or make it checkable and have that setting transfer automatically to Sketchboard when opened and vice versa. style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffee"Mark C posted: 13 Jul 2012 08:52 from: Martin Wynne Mark C wrote: The menu choice Trackpad>Show Sketchboard Items on Trackpad seems to have no effect. Hi Mark, Many thanks for finding that bug. In fact, that menu item has no code attached to it at all, so it's not surprising that it doesn't do anything. Sorry about that oversight -- it will be fixed in the next update. It's ...
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... topic: 3154 sketchboard menu posted: 13 Dec 2017 12:25 from: Phil O Hi Martin Opening Sketchboard from the top line menus "Sketchboard" "Reload from file" nothing happens. No problem from "sketch" on the top toolbar, so not a big deal. Phil posted: 13 Dec 2017 12:46 from: stuart1600 Phil O wrote: Opening Sketchboard from the top line menus "Sketchboard" "Reload from file" nothing happens. No problem from "sketch" on the top toolbar, so not a big deal. Phil But if you click on "show Sketchboard" from the topline menu it does open the usual box with the sketchboard options to reload, make new, etc.. Regards, Stuart posted: 13 Dec 2017 13:38 from: Martin Wynne Phil O wrote: Opening Sketchboard from the top line menus "Sketchboard" "Reload from file" nothing happens. No problem from "sketch" on the top toolbar, so not a big deal. Hi Phil, Many thanks for finding ...
... topic: 1932 Loading old sketchboard file into current version of Templot posted: 24 Apr 2012 20:14 from: Phil O Hi Martin Having downloaded the latest Ver of Templot and searched for my Sketchboard files using Windoz search facility, I click on the file name which opens up Templot and I open up the trackplan but when I go to Sketchboard no trackplan or other shapes previously drawn appear, any ideas please? Cheers Phil posted: 24 Apr 2012 20:44 from: Martin Wynne Phil O wrote: Having downloaded the latest Ver of Templot and searched for my Sketchboard files using Windoz search facility, I click on the file name which opens up Templot and I open up the trackplan but when I go to Sketchboard no trackplan or other shapes previously drawn appear, any ideas please? Hi Phil, I think you are mixing up background shapes (the original Templot feature) and the sketchboard (new in Templot2). Files from the sketchboard are .sk9 files. I have not yet associated them with Templot, so clicking on them won't do ...
... topic: 2227 Cropped sketchboard posted: 3 Jun 2013 10:50 from: LSWRArt Hi Martin, Is there any way to set the Sketchboard limits well outside the track plan? I had a track plan with the Sketchboard extending quite a way beyond it to show the scenic area. I then deleted some un-needed track which was placed even further above the Sketchboard area and suddenly the Sketchboard display was cropped to one grid square north of the track area. If I put back a piece of unwanted track and make sure that it is not the control, then the cropped area of Sketchboard re-appears. Is this intended, or is there a way to set the displayed area of Sketchboard both on the Sketchboard generator and on the track plan? Thanks, Arthur Attachment: attach_1606_2227_Garage_5_x_4.35_c ontinuous_v5_using_existing_point .box 209 posted: 3 Jun 2013 12:35 from: Martin Wynne Hi Arthur, You need to set the sketchboard boundary manually. Click the top tool button and drag a rectangle around whatever you want to have on the sketchboard: 2_030721_380000000.png 2_030722_170000000.png If ...
... topic: 2566 Sketchboard error message posted: 30 Oct 2014 17:11 from: Phil O Hi Martin I have been drawing a freehand line in sketchboard, when I had completed it I got an error message as shown in the screen shot. undefined 38_301203_050000000.png I had to keep stabbing the OK button to eventually get rid off it, to be able to do anything else, I could not even close Templot. Cheers Phil posted: 30 Oct 2014 17:13 from: Phil O I don't know where the second image has come from, I went back to edit and it doesn't show there. Phil posted: 30 Oct 2014 17:26 from: Martin Wynne Phil O wrote: I don't know where the second image has come from, I went back to edit and it doesn't show there. Hi Phil, The first image is in the Image Gallery -- you must have uploaded it: http://85a.co.uk/forum/gallery_view.php?user=38#gallery_top The second image you added as a file attachment. I ...
... topic: 1928 sketchboard bitmap rendering quality posted: 19 Apr 2012 15:48 from: Martin Wynne I have made some changes to the way the sketchboard renders bitmap images, i.e. items added to the sketchboard drawing by clicking the add item> bitmap image button. There is a new option setting to control the image rendering quality. design quality is fast and intended for use while you are working on your layout design. display quality is much slower but produces a more pleasing final result for display purposes when creating images for publication, exhibition display, web sites, printed pages, etc. The intention is that you should do most of your design work in design quality, and switch to display quality only to produce the final output. This setting is included in your program preferences, if you save them. See at 1. below, on the options tab: 2_190758_000000000.png Here is the typical effect of the two options, after adding Brian's signal box to the sketchboard from the library folder: 2_190759_190000001.png 2_190759_190000000.png Design quality uses a simple pixel- ...
... topic: 3726 Sketchboard items in front of shapes? posted: 27 Jul 2020 11:47 from: johndon I'm currently planning a layout and I'm using a map as a background shape. I'm using the sketchboard to plan the baseboards and I'd like to have the sketchboard items displayed in front of the background shape in the trackpad. I thought deselecting the highlighted option below would do the job but it hasn't. The sketchboard items are definitely there as, if I hide the background shape, they appear... Untitled-2.jpg John posted: 27 Jul 2020 13:07 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, That function is working, but I think possibly you missed the operative word "output" on there. It applies only for printed templates and exported PDF files, not on the trackpad. Sorry, there isn't a function to show the sketchboard items on the trackpad in front of anything else. It would be tricky to implement and significantly affect the screen response speed. What I suggest you could do if you want to design sketchboard ...
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