... version) 6ft in the visible bits. The background shapes file show the roof trusses that cause the unusual shape. It'll never get built, but it was fun doing it. And I've just realised that I've not done the double-slip in the branch line terminus. Damn. Attachment: attach_1871_2479_Sods_3_P4.box 318 Last edited on 1 Jul 2014 21:18 by BeamEnds posted: 1 Jul 2014 18:08 from: BeamEnds And the background file... Attachment: attach_1872_2479_sod-bb.bgs 267 posted: 7 Jul 2014 23:06 from: Richard_Jones You could always try it in EM which might make it a bit easier.... Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Share and show> Soddingham-under-Piddle (again....) about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first-time visitors. indexing link for search engines ...

... topic: 2474 Information on print outs posted: 29 Jun 2014 14:06 from: Tony Huckin I am new to this so apologies if this is already available. Is it possible to show geometry information on the print outs of designs. In particular radii which I currently annotate manually. posted: 29 Jun 2014 15:34 from: Martin Wynne Hi Tony, Welcome to Templot Club. If you tick this box before printing the control template, a page will be printed giving full dimension details for the template: 2_290926_380000000.png If you want to add brief notes to the actual construction template, you can add label shapes in the main> background shapes functions. If you want to have a lot of text on the construction template, you can do that via the sketchboard. If you select the option to add a formatted text block item, you can copy and paste from Microsoft Word in RTF format (or any other software which can use RTF format) or write it directly. Tick this box to include such sketchboard items in the print ...

... topic: 2445 Drawing base board outlines on my plan/ box file? posted: 19 Apr 2014 09:06 from: Andrew Duncan Hello Martin I wonder if you could either tell how to draw outlines of baseboards etc on my plan, or where I should look to understand how to do it. I've included the latest version of my proposed EM model of Yeovil Pen Mill which I'm still working on but has come on quite a way in the last few months. Kind regards Andrew Duncan Attachment: attach_1826_2445_Yeovil_-April_18th_Extra_line_in_MPD_areas V2.box 230 posted: 19 Apr 2014 13:22 from: Martin Wynne Andrew Duncan wrote: I wonder if you could either tell how to draw outlines of baseboards etc on my plan, or where I should look to understand how to do it. Hi Andrew, There are at least 5 different ways to do this. 1. If you want the baseboard outlines to be part of the .box file, you can create them as dummy track templates. Simply set geometry> track centre-lines only for plain track ...

... 1200 pixels wide so that they appear directly in the message. But it is much better to upload them to the image gallery, like this: 2_281646_210000000.gif Keep them under 932 x 700 pixels for this, so that they don't get resized. Upload them using the "drawings, screenshots" option. You can then have several in a message, interwoven with the text. This one is from the F7 snapping demo: http://www.templot.com/martweb/f7_snap_demo.htm regards, Martin. posted: 28 Mar 2014 22:06 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, Thanks for the speedy reply. Sorry about the size of the images, I didn't think. I had done this little animation for someone else a few weeks ago, and wondered if we could use such an item. I may do more when I need to demonstrate some of the Templot operations for others. If and when I need to apply such an item, I will, in future, remember the image size limitation. All the best, Brian. posted: 28 Mar ...

... in a couple of hours then I shall get back to this afterwards. Very best wishes Peter posted: 11 Apr 2014 18:40 from: Martin Wynne Hi Peter, If it is essential to keep the 44.67mm centres, you can get round the problem by offsetting the two crossovers, like this: 2_111335_410000000.png It will be tricky to build one of the K-crossings, but the result is that there is room to fit all the check rails where needed. regards, Martin. posted: 11 Apr 2014 19:06 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Peter, I have just completed the scissors for you. See attached box file. I leave the timbering for you to do. This scissors uses your original B6 turnouts, and has a 7ft way. All the best, Brian. Attachment: attach_1821_2428_Scissors_in_7ft_w ay_Completed_BN.box 311 posted: 12 Apr 2014 00:00 from: PeterD Hi Martin and Brian, Thanks for the offset crossing Martin but as you say, the K crossing would be difficult to construct. Brian, I have added timbers to your ...

... as separate templates. Or if it is special custom turnout you can use the align functions instead to align it over the transition template. Or if the turnout position came first, you can change it to a transition curve template, extend the length of it, and then adjust the position of the transition zone markers beyond the turnout or change radii as required. It's all much easier than what you seem to be doing. A screenshot would be a big help. regards, Martin. posted: 23 Mar 2014 02:06 from: pointo1d Hiya Martin, Sorry for the delay in replying... not had access to my Templot laptop 'til now. Anyway, PFA a screenshot of a simplified situation whereby I've created a transition curve from the straight to the curved section and put the notch under the peg at one end of the transition curve- my intent is/would be to save& background the transition curve, make the straight the control and then split the control at the peg- I have a habit of focussing on the peg ...

... topic: 2415 Track/ Switch building posted: 2 Mar 2014 06:41 from: Murryb Now that I am reasonably happy with my design I now have to build my first switch. I propose to get a kit from C&L and then proceed from there the switch sizes are B/V6 and C/V10, The slightly finer gauge sounds like the way to go. Any comments please. I feel like I have been seduced(with eyes wide open) by templot into hand built track. Murry posted: 2 Mar 2014 09:23 from: alan@york The finer the gauge the better, within limits. I first built OO standard trackwork, but the gaps (for the wheelsets then available) looked so bad that I went to P4. Admittedly I was recreating a particular place, and wanted all the timbers in the right place...... it just wasn't possible with the compromises in OO. alan@york posted: 2 Mar 2014 10:44 from: Martin Wynne Hi Murry, ...

... copy of a BH version of that document, but in the 100s of bits I've got I've misplaced it. If the 'owner' is agreeable I will upload it to this thread as it would make a good comparison for anyone else between the two tables. EDIT: That one was for FB as well, but the poster said the speeds would be the same. The doc also shows that for a crossover (or 'return curve' I would have thought) mostly drops 5MPH. Last edited on 4 Nov 2014 20:06 by DerekStuart Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Trackbuilding topics> Speed limits through turnout (to decide which type is most appropriate) about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first-time visitors. indexing link for search engines back to top of page Please read this important note about copyright: Unless stated otherwise, all the ...

... topic: 2872 New to Templot- am I on the right lines? posted: 27 Apr 2016 21:06 from: RK Hello, I've put a couple of small O gauge layouts together in recent years, one using Peco track and points, the other using Peco track and Marcway ready-to-use point work. I'm now about to start on my big long term layout and have decided to take the plunge and have a go at hand-building all the scenic trackwork. Now this is something I've never done before, so I'm hoping somebody may be able to help and give me some guidance. I've used Templot to draw out the track plan and make sure everything works, I'm lucky in having a large area to use, fortunately. But before I start spending time on the detailed aspects and actual building, would anyone be prepared to look over the Templot file for me and check for any major mistakes I may have missed? Its things like: will signals fit between adjacent tracks, and whether coaches may catch on ...

... equivalent to paper both templates and shapes are printed OK. I've hunted around for some settings that might account for this, but not found anything that seems to relate to this "problem"- and drew a blank on searching on here. Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong, and a solution, would be gratefully received. Stuart here's the related bgs file... the testfile just had a couple of templates as an example! Attachment: attach_2238_2855_Preston-6000-narrowstairs.bgs 222 posted: 5 Mar 2016 21:06 from: Martin Wynne Hi Stuart, If the background shapes extend beyond the area of the track plan templates, you need to select the fit shapes export option for the image boundary: 2_051556_070000000.png Alternatively, you can draw a rectangle outline on the trackpad to define the image boundary. To do that, click the tool button which is the 4th item from the top left of the trackpad (to the left of the sketchboard button) and draw a rectangle. There are mouse actions to adjust each edge precisely if needed. ...