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... , but "store& background" will have to remain for now. I will expand the mouse-over on the tool-button, but that's about all I can do in the short term. regards, Martin. posted: 9 Nov 2012 12:04 from: Nigel Brown Hi Martin Must confess I've never had a problem with any of the methods you've used when storing a template. Cheers Nigel posted: 9 Nov 2012 12:22 from: Les G Hi Martin, I wonder if thinking in terms of ... makes an absolute nightmare of using multiple partial templates -- where you want to keep storing a modified control template in the same location. That's the entire reason for the control template/ background templates mechanism. regards, Martin. posted: 8 Nov 2012 22:13 from: Simon Dunkley Fairy nuff. posted: 9 Nov 2012 06:24 from: Paul Willis I'm now at something of a loss. Suggestions welcome for how to indicate to beginners that store& background does not merely change the colour of the template, ...
... increased on sharp curves to allow running clearance for vehicle overhang. See the tools> dummy vehicle menu item for the tools in Templot to check and adjust clearances. regards, Martin. posted: 5 Oct 2017 12:53 from: Tony W Hi Richie Screen shot with check rail ends bent. 2151_050739_350000000.png Screen shot with check rail ends machined. 2151_050741_050000000.png The later would be more appropriate to your era. Regarding the track spacings of quadruple tracks, there are two main ways of doing this. The WCML was generally arranged as ... the spacing figures to maintain the 15'2" centres. The spreadsheet that works these figures out was originally devised for my own use, but interest from other people persuaded me that it was worth making the results generally available. Regards Tony. posted: 6 Oct 2017 13:11 from: Martin Wynne Hi Richie, Don't forget that you can use the dummy vehicle tools to set a clearance spacing on double track without even knowing the numbers. tools> dummy vehicle menu item. Here I have made you a bit of scruff ...
... topic: 1316 How can I alter an A4.5 to A4? posted: 21 Dec 2010 11:58 from: Templot User How can I alter an A4.5 to A4? posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:08 from: Martin Wynne Templot User wrote: How can I alter an A4.5 to A4? Assuming you are using version 074b, click the track> crossing... menu item. Then select 1:4 in the list and click OK. In Version 091c that's template> V-crossing options. ... crossing angle visually using the F5 mouse action. See this video: http://www.templot.com/martweb/videos/flash/startup/startup_em.html The turnout size shows in the blue bar on the information panel. regards, Martin. posted: 21 Dec 2010 13:55 from: RedgateModels Thanks Martin, bit of a steep learning curve today, but I've got there. Now, next question, if it's possible. I have built an A4 LH from a Waverley kit that does not have the last two long sleepers ...
... topic: 1303 Another new user of Templot posted: 9 Dec 2010 11:33 from: Tim Chapman The drawing pad on 74b has the following menu headings: control generator track geometry adjust tools pad print help but your "create a track plan" tutorial headings are different: control generator template real geometry action do tools pad print help When trying to use your "create a track plan" tutorial instructions, the different headings stop my progress when I want to "insert a turnout in plain track". Your tutorial's ... using. I noticed "ctrl+ 1" this time on the tutorial but cannot get a response from that either. Please would you tell me how to insert a turnout in plain track using 74b. Thanks. Tim. posted: 9 Dec 2010 17:04 from: Martin Wynne Tim Chapman wrote: Both videos in your reply still require the "template" heading, in fact the first one seems to be the same as the one I have already been using. Hi Tim, There is only one video in ...
... not be as bad as they all say it is!! 3GB of RAM eh?... and they got to the moon and back with 32k!! Regards, Howard posted: 6 Jun 2008 23:42 from: Nigel Brown Just a long shot- do you need to increase the swap space? Nigel posted: 13 May 2009 09:43 from: richard_t Odd. I just tried Templot on the same machine today and it's working fine. I've installed nothing extra on this machine other than windows updates ... ) on and off, and the 3GB switch (which partitions the memory between user and system space differently) but to no avail. I'm not sure I want to go back to Templot 0.74b after the wonders of 0.91c! posted: 6 Jun 2008 23:13 from: JFS It sounds like you have already tried all the options in the boot.ini. It will probably cure itself, otherwise perhaps VISTA will not be as bad as they all say it is!! 3GB of RAM eh?... and they ...
... topic: 1307 Track Plan for Wharf Lane Sidings South Eastern Railway posted: 14 Dec 2010 00:42 from: David Yates I've finally completed my Templot track plan for my fictitious South Eastern Railway Dock interchange sidings layout and would welcome Templot Club members comments on its feasibility. I have set all plain track as SER 21 ft. track panels. Turnouts are based on 9 ft. loose heel switches, but sleeper spacings are at present unconfirmed. The layout will utilise two separate traversers at the LH end of the plan ... David Yates Hi Phil, Thanks for your suggestion ref. Folkestone. I don't possess a copy of Brian Hart's 'Folkestone Railways', but will endeavour to get access to a copy and examine your suggestion in more detail. Regaards, Dave posted: 23 Dec 2010 13:27 from: phileakins Digging about in my back copies on the SecSoc newsletter (circa 1976) for an article I am writing, I found the details of the SER 21ft track panels you wanted, authored by Malcolm Parker based on an article dated 1882 ...
... so that you can see the modern aerial view: http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=19&lat=51.6017&lon=-0.1218&layers=163&b =2 regards, Martin. posted: 30 Jul 2017 04:22 from: mikewturner Hi Martin Really looking forward to this update as another use is being able to place a 'what if' layout at the correct orientation to the natural and man made features in a landscape. Regards Mike posted: 30 Jul 2017 12 ... URLs. I suspect the only way would be to have access to the NLS master index. It seems that sheet numbers beginning "12..." are County Series 25" maps, "10..." are 6-inch maps, "13..." are modern 1250 and 2500 Maps. But every time I think I've nailed it, I find some sheets which don't fit the pattern. For example: http://maps.nls.uk/view/101168126 is a 1" map. I'm ...
... topic: 3324 OpenTemplot- where next? posted: 4 Sep 2018 07:04 from: Martin Wynne It is now 3 months since I released Templot as open source. I spent a lot of time preparing the code to make it suitable for publication, and capable of being compiled in a readily available compiler. Then when there was some disagreement about the actual form of publication I spent more time splitting it into two options -- a conventional collaborative open source project (OpenTemplot), and a "home" version ... 1432mm double-curved flat-bottom switches in the available switch presets. If you are struggling, you may find these pages helpful: http://templot.com/companion/origins_intent.php http://templot.com/companion/basic_working_methods.php cheers, Martin. posted: 13 Sep 2019 06:28 from: John Clutterbuck Hi Martin, What I meant was that I wouldn't want to contribute to an OS project whilst there was a separate main project (currently closed-source Templot2) being extended with new functionality. John posted: ...
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... is equivalent to 25 degrees). The upshot is that I am now getting my head around how Templot works (I was swearing at it last week! :o) Thanks again for the help. Cheers, Bryan. posted: 8 Oct 2017 23:04 from: Tony W Bryan Hardwick wrote: I used a Peco short diamond for laying the track in Xtrkcad which is a 24 degree crossing, how does this relate to the 1:4 crossing I used in Templot (I guessed 1:4 is equivalent ... :4 crossing is equivalent to 14.0 degrees. 25 degrees is approximately A 1:2.1 crossing. A simple calculation using Tan and arc Tan. Regards Tony. Last edited on 8 Oct 2017 23:04 by Tony W posted: 8 Oct 2017 23:13 from: Martin Wynne Bryan Hardwick wrote: I guessed 1:4 is equivalent to 25 degrees Hi Bryan, No, it's rather more involved than that. If you want to set a crossing angle in degrees (not a very prototypical thing to do) ...
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... , I may well go back and correct these. I had originally thought that after selecting FB rail that might have been an automatic change. Will post back soon kind regards Dave Last edited on 5 Dec 2007 14:03 by davelong posted: 7 Dec 2007 04:06 from: davelong Hi All the diamonds are now the same size and I've converted the majority of the points to FB templates, except for the crossing in the middle as this is planned to be a non operating crossing ie disused. I've tidied up ... corrections. Of course you can build flat-bottom rail on the bullhead templates if you prefer, and you may feel that when everything has been so compressed to fit your space, the difference is not significant. regards, Martin. posted: 5 Dec 2007 13:16 from: davelong Thanks for the advice Martin. I was a little concerned that the diamonds may be a problem, thanks for the tip I shall have another closer look at them. A quick question then, so it's advisable to keep the size ...
... the bases to create the track formation, glue them down. If you don't have a detailed track plan before creating the plan directly by glueing down the bases, how do you know which turnout sizes to order? regards, Martin. posted: 21 Dec 2008 04:06 from: Brian Lewis Martin Wynne wrote: If you don't have a detailed track plan before creating the plan directly by glueing down the bases, how do you know which turnout sizes to order? Quite a pertinent question Martin. I assume if folk ... give you a Templot-generated file (DXF?) for a complex track formation (subject to any size constraints) and a single base comes back. Have I understood that correctly? Like Park Junction, Nr. Newport? John posted: 21 Dec 2008 13:52 from: Jim Guthrie Brian Lewis wrote Lasers are expensive- ours cost US$25,000. and are thus beyond the reach of the average modeller. Brian, I've been interested in laser cutting for a year or two but after a bit of time ...
... if you change the printer to a lower print quality/resolution.) There shouldn't be any problems in later versions of Windows, but make sure you have upgraded to at least version 078e of Templot. regards, Martin. posted: 13 Nov 2007 14:04 from: Edward Martin Thanks for your reply. Can I impose on your kindness again.... I need to print out the whole trackplan on the whole scanned background map (showing building footprints etc) rather than just the control template- how can ... topic: 227 Printing trackplan and scanned map posted: 8 Nov 2007 13:53 from: Edward Is there a way to print out a background map scan and the templot track plan superimposed on it. On printing I get the templot trackplan but the background map doesn't print Thanks Edward posted: 8 Nov 2007 16:13 from: Martin Wynne Edward wrote: Is there a way to print out a background map scan and the Templot track plan superimposed on it. Hi Edward, On the print pages dialog click the ...
... or vice versa. regards, Martin. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/129726-3 -way-tandem-turnouts-in-templot-can-now-be-created-automatically/ posted: 26 Aug 2018 04:28 from: Andrew Duncan Hello Martin, Rather late in the day I've just come across this thread. I'd not realised that you added a three way at the touch of a button which is absolutely fantastic. I never have been able to make one ... . Don't forget that now Templot is open-source, you can go to an even lower level if you wish, and re-write the code to do whatever you want any way you want. cheers, Martin. posted: 31 Aug 2018 00:13 from: Jim Guthrie Martin Wynne wrote: The automated tandems were tricky to do, and there are still some loose ends which could do with further work. But it was a piece of cake compared to the much bigger problem, and I simply have no ...
... can get closer to a real solution. Cheers, Graeme PS Thank you for the tips on coding style/conventions. I will bear those in mind in future. Last edited on 6 Nov 2019 01:35 by Graeme posted: 15 Nov 2019 20:04 from: Martin Wynne Why is it that the sillier the mistake, the longer it takes to find it? Who in their right mind references an object only 2 lines after they freed it? And then takes all afternoon to find it? Don't answer that ... end; if switch_selector_listbox.Visible then switch_selector_listbox.SetFocus; end; Not quite as you have it, I realise, (I am used to fixed-width indents) but hopefully demonstrating that I do like things to look nice. Cheers, Graeme Last edited on 30 Nov 2019 13:12 by Graeme posted: 30 Nov 2019 12:53 from: Graeme Rob Manchester wrote: I must sit on Martin's side regarding the program indentation Yes, Rob, so do I, of course. Please refer to my response to Martin for what ...
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... eyes! Taken by me on a fine summer's day in the 1980s. Since then the yard in the foreground has been converted for station parking, and the coal depot on right has been closed and redeveloped. regards, Martin. posted: posted: 27 May 2010 13:59 from: johnglynjones Hi Martin, As a new user I feel the need to ask some damn fool questions. Firstly how do I import a rough sketch into Templot? johnglynjones posted: posted: 27 May 2010 19:14 from: Alan ... : 12 May 2007 09:32 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, Welcome to all new Templot Club members and thanks for joining. Comments welcome as always. regards, Martin. Here is a postcard from Worcestershire. Attachment: attach_5_dspa_s.jpg 362 posted: posted: 13 May 2007 05:58 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, Thanks to everyone who has registered on this new forum. The cookie is valid for 5 years, so you should only ever need to log in once (or until you clear your cookies) ...
... that Smith has it measured to the gauge faces. It does mean that my layout, where I used 6' between the rails then later thought I had it wrong, is in fact correct, more or less Cheers Nigel posted: 8 Oct 2017 11:04 from: David Higgs Hello Martin, Thank you for your very informative reply, much appreciated. I wasn't too sure on what specification for the Turnout Switch/ Crossings I should be using so thanks for that. I've uploaded 3 images of Moretonhampstead to show the ... Nigel, 6ft-6in to the gauge-faces. With 2 rails 2.75in wide that leaves 6ft-0.1/2in between them. i.e. 1/2in wider than the usual 6ft way on other lines. regards, Martin. posted: 7 Oct 2017 13:06 from: Nigel Brown Martin Wynne wrote: Nigel Brown wrote: I may be wrong but I thought the GWR 6-foot way was 6' 6", not 6' 0.5" Hi Nigel, 6ft-6in to the gauge-faces ...
... than once to rotate baseboard joints around an angle with the track templates prior to printing a section of trackwork. Just remember to disable the background shapes in the print list first or they can confuse the picture. Regards Tony. posted: 13 Feb 2018 14:04 from: Martin Wynne Tony W wrote: The background shapes may be basic and primitive but in combination with track centre lines and a bit of ingenuity, it is surprising what can achieved. Hi Tony, Indeed. The operative words there are "a bit ... topic: 3215 planning baseboards in Templot posted: 12 Feb 2018 22:13 from: madscientist IN the past when I used SCARM, for PECO orientated layouts, I found it fast and handy to use the "symbols-polygon" to draw baseboards overlaid onto my track plan. This then allowed me to see what size baseboard pieces would suit( for portable layouts) consistent with having no points crossing baseboard boundaries etc Then typically I drew the plywood sheet size and could visually place( a copy) of the baseboards ...
198. Double outside slip
... thia is the Channel Tunnel as well. I can't see that there would be any need for a train to leave the main line and then rejoin it a few hundred feet further on by using the slip roads of that crossing. Alan McMillan posted: 25 Feb 2010 21:58 from: Jamie92208 Alan McMillan wrote: I doubt that thia is the Channel Tunnel as well. I can't see that there would be any need for a train to leave the main line and then rejoin it a few hundred feet further on by ... Any comments and/or feedback is welcome. Regards John P. Attachment: attach_438_660_OSSLIP.jpg 1263 posted: 14 Dec 2008 23:54 from: John Preston and here is the box file as promised. Attachment: attach_439_660_outside_slip_final .box 507 posted: 15 Dec 2008 22:04 from: donald peters Made me smile posted: 10 Jan 2009 07:01 from: jadafmak I think that is very well done. You have given me incentive to do more. Thank you very much. posted: 17 Dec 2009 22:04 from ...
... topic: 1278 Importing Background Shape (Picture) posted: 31 Oct 2010 14:57 from: David Higgs I'm trying to import a Map into Templot of Moretonhamstead which I believe is to a scale of 1:25000. The GIF File is 2164 W x 1008H with a Bit Depth of 24. When importing to Templot I believe I need to know the DPI, how do I find this information or have I got it completely wrong Regards David posted: 31 Oct 2010 15:56 from: Martin Wynne David ... modify shape:> mouse actions:> scale mouse action to resize the picture shape in Templot to the best match to your track templates. regards, Martin. Last edited on 10 Nov 2012 11:53 by Martin Wynne posted: 31 Oct 2010 17:13 from: David Higgs Hello Martin, Many thanks for your reply; I should have mentioned that I had converted the GIF file into BMP file. I've managed to import the file@ 300 DPI and to a scale of 1:2500. You were quite ...
... machines were Fedora 11, We did not have the luxury of having IE as a choice. I really think that this is Google trying to force the market without the support of the technical masses. All the best Jon Last edited on 28 Apr 2012 17:04 by jonfear posted: 29 Apr 2012 13:19 from: Martin Wynne Paul Boyd wrote: I hit Reply blank, then selected a snippet of text from the message I was replying to. Hi Paul, Thanks. It seems that when you do a ... topic: 1934 Google Chrome and Templot Club posted: 25 Apr 2012 20:13 from: Paul Boyd Hi Martin I think this is the best forum for this post! I've recently semi-switched to Google Chrome, from Firefox, as the latter is starting to get a bit clunky (Chrome has it's quirks as well though!) Anyway, I just tried to reply to a post and discovered that Templot Club doesn't work properly in Chrome! 105_251505_330000000.png The screenshot shows the result of selecting text then clicking the quote ...
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