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... they represent hidden track but for the life of me I can't figure out how to do it. I have grouped them all together and looked in the group menu without any luck. Pic attached of my scenario, hoping someone can help. Cheers Bruce Attachment: attach_948_1297_Screen_shot_2010-11-30_at_10.11.45_AM.png 104 Last edited on 29 Nov 2010 23:17 by BruceNordstrand posted: 30 Nov 2010 03:36 from: Martin Wynne BruceNordstrand wrote: I would like to make a group of templates into centrelines only as they represent hidden track but ... the life of me I can't figure out how to do it. I have grouped them all together and looked in the group menu without any luck. Hi Bruce, You can't do that to a group. It's an obvious candidate for the modify on rebuild options, so thanks for the idea. Until then you have to do it on each template individually: delete to the control, then geometry> track centre-lines only, then main> store& background. As an alternative to reducing the templates to centre- ...
... I think I have reached a point where I'm limited by the printing technology itself. The results are actually a lot better than I thought they might be when I started out. Anyway, I've been making some wild guesses about chair dimensions, and I have not had a lot of luck finding anything on the Web. Any information would be greatly appreciated. (Here's a bit of track I've been using to test the latest chair design.)undefined Cheers!Andy Attachment: attach_2150_2734_DSCN1813.JPG 2548 posted: 9 Aug 2015 06:11 from: Martin Wynne Hi Andy, Chairs vary quite a bit across different periods and companies. There are drawings of "Standard Railway Equipment" (i.e. REA) chairs here. These would be your best bet for the majority of bullhead models: http://www.scalefour.org/downloads/gwrtracknotes/R4290A.pdf Plus several pages of specifically GWR chairs here (drawings 1734- on): http://www.scalefour.org/resources/gwrtracknotes regards, Martin. posted: 9 Aug 2015 08:00 from: Andrew Barrowman ...
... : 25 Oct 2014 22:45 from: Andrew Duncan Hello Richard and Martin Thanks for the encouraging and kind comments. Much appreciated Kind regards Andrew posted: 26 Sep 2015 19:12 from: Andrew Duncan Yeovil Pen Mill update Sept 2015 I thought I'd post a couple of pictures of my progress in the garden, even if layout progress has been minimal in the last 6 months or so. The shed for the layout was quite a challenge. not having ever built anything this size from scratch before(22' x 11') I thought at various points over the last year (I started it in August 2014) that I'd bitten off more then I could chew. But I seem,with quite some help from my middle daughter Jeanne, to have almost got there now. It's even got power and heating in it but as you can see from the interior shot, with a work bench and a band saw, there isn't room to finish the baseboards which will go down the centre of the room! Ho hum. 2787_261334_500000000.png 2787_261338_200000000.png ...
... That's an amazing record. How long have you been doing them? I have a login on there, but I haven't logged in for ages. The last time I looked they were in the middle of a web site upgrade, but that seems to have been abandoned? I've been intending to put more of mine on there, but it is quite time-consuming to locate an accurate grid reference, and find something meaningful to say in the caption. I can't imagine how many hours you must have spent uploading and captioning 11,000+ images. I need a camera which puts the GPS data in the EXIF data. Most mobile phones do that, but its rare in full size cameras. I have a handheld GPS with bluetooth, but no bluetooth on the camera. However it seems I can pair the camera with my mobile phone and get GPS data that way. I intend to get better teched-up for this year's wanderings. Thanks for the Devils Bridge ref. Next time I'm that way I shall definitely have a look. ...
... "page last revised 27-May-2016" That's more than 18 months, for something which should have been continued within a week. So many thanks for the suggestion. All I can say at present is that I have added it to the list. regards, Martin. posted: 12 Jan 2018 16:10 from: Godfrey Earnshaw Thank you Martin Of course it's not urgent and is merely a nice to have. I'm happy now and my last wish was to put pressure on you. cheers Godders posted: 11 Feb 2018 13:13 from: Martin Wynne Hi Godders, I have been looking at this again, because it has been bugging me. I have concluded that I can kludge this into the BGS file format if (big IF) rotation is restricted to 1.5 degree increments. That would include of course all the common angles, 30/45/60/90/180 degrees etc., but not say 10 degrees. The nearest options would be 9 degrees, or 10.5 degrees. Nor anything infinitely variable, ...
... to gaunt turnouts to avoid that, but there is no longer any need to do so. cheers, Martin. posted: 5 Jun 2020 09:59 from: Gordon S Thanks Martin. Easy when you know where to look...Done! I have 226c uploaded, so no doubt will find these things as I get back into Templot. I suspect my edit re print size was whilst you were replying to the first question, so any guidance will be much appreciated as always. posted: 5 Jun 2020 11:11 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: I suspect my edit re print size was whilst you were replying to the first question, so any guidance will be much appreciated as always. Hi Gordon, Sorry I missed that. Here you go: 2_050548_480000000.png Press the ENTER key after entering the figures, otherwise they may not "take" (depending where you move the focus to next). If you have locked the trackplan, you then need to click update now to resize it to fit the new page ...
... topic: 2594 Modelling 15inch gauge RH&DR posted: 11 Dec 2014 14:44 from: TPP Hi guys I am new here and I am afraid I will need to be asking lots of questions not only about Templot but also real track work- and unusual trackwork at that. I am considering modelling something based on the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway which is of course a 15" gauge railway. I will be be building in 1:22.5 scale using a model gauge of 16.5mm- probably using Peco code 100 rail. I have some books on the railway and my first problem is trying to understand the descriptions of the turnouts- they are described as follows... Originally 1 in 8 crossing and 7' switches Later changed to 1 in 10 with 9' switches... The problem is I don't really know what that means and I am going to need to know if I have any chance of drawing them in Templot I know the sleeper sizes and have some idea of the sleeper spacings and have managed to draw ...
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... add structures, scenic features and labels. Download TDV from: topic 1500 Also as a seperate subject I am in the process of buying a 44" inkjet printer and hope to offer printing of layout plans once I have a grasp of the software. Please keep us updated on this, I'm sure many members will be interested to take advantage of such a service. If there are any changes in Templot which would make the process easier, please let me know. regards, Martin. posted: 23 Aug 2011 19:11 from: Glen Suckling Martin Wynne wrote: Also as a separate subject I am in the process of buying a 44" inkjet printer and hope to offer printing of layout plans once I have a grasp of the software. Please keep us updated on this, I'm sure many members will be interested to take advantage of such a service. If there are any changes in Templot which would make the process easier, please let me know. Martin, Our local Staples Office Supply Store has a 44" inkjet printer which I ...
... topic: 1651 on screen measuring posted: 11 Oct 2011 10:15 from: Bob Juleff Hi Folks, When I have drawn a crossover on top of my 40ft/1 inch survey background, how can I check what the track centres measure? Is it possible in Templot to measure on screen from one place to another like a CAD programme? Bob posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:00 from: PaulTownsend I use tools-ruler for this in ver0.92...mm or" posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:03 from: PaulTownsend Oops should be 0.91c...the latest PUG release posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:09 from: Bob Juleff Hi Paul, I was wondering about Tools- Ruler but couldn't see how it works. (I have unhidden ruler). posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:24 from: richard_t Hello: Try alt-left click to set one end of the ruler and alt-right click for the other end. posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:29 from: Bob Juleff That's rather good, ...
... topic: 1073 Flexible Switches in N Gauge posted: 11 Mar 2010 09:04 from: kenbec I have decided to standardise with all of my switches using flexible points (not loose-heel) if this is technically feasible. Before I go any further on this basis I would like answers to the following if possible. 1. Would these switches be structurally sound or is there likely to be distortion in the points because of the light structure of the metal used. (Peco code 80 nickel silver)? 2.Has anyone used this point structure on their layout and if so which point motors have you used? I am replacing Peco Switches which are operated by either Peco or SEEP motors, both of which work satisfactorily on the Peco Switches but which I feel will be a bit sudden for what I want to do. Would these motors be powerful enough to bend the points to the necesseray curve and hold them in place? I suspect the locking mechanism would fail. Are there any recommendations for alternatives? 3.How are the tiebars attached? Obviously ...
... response ready and waiting. Also you should make all responses mandatory through Templot Club, which I thought you did anyway. I think irregular should remain. Regards, ken posted: 19 May 2010 10:46 from: Peter_Hirons Jim Guthrie wrote: I just checked up on what British Railway Track uses to describe such crossings and it seems to be the phrase "crossings of unequal angle"- a bit of a mouthful. Jim. So what's wrong with calling them unequal crossings? Peter posted: posted: 19 May 2010 11:08 from: Raymond Quote Unfortunately only a minority of Templot users are members of Templot Club, despite my best efforts to get all users to join. Uquote Martin, Why don't you simply make it a condition of getting support that they all join this group? Having been purveyor of software for some many years, my company has always provided free support but, only so long as the customers are part of our network and they pay a great deal more for it than what Templot costs. Our customers are very ...
... 3D Crafter+ MeshLaB facets total 49,896 49,844 errors, auto-repaired 14,365 78,081 comprising: facets removed 52 78 facets added 8,320 8,346 facets reversed 5,993 69,657 I don't know what to make of all that. Over to Andy. cheers, Martin. posted: 27 Nov 2018 23:02 from: Trevor Walling Hello Martin, As a matter of interest what printer are you getting? Regards. Trevor. posted: 27 Nov 2018 23:11 from: Rob Manchester Martin, Santa has out-sourced some deliveries this year- he is using Parcelforce now Last year he had too many mince pies and couldn't manage some of the chimneys.... Are you keeping the 'brand' of your new printer a secret? I have thought once or twice about getting one but get the feeling it could take over my leisure time and divert me away from other modelling activities. Once you and Andy get into production it may be different though...I will ...
... topic: 2781 Advice for a virgin trackbuilder! posted: 9 Nov 2015 22:11 from: Jubilee42 Hello everyone I have decided to build my own turnouts on my proposed 4mm OO-SF LMS (MR) layout with plywood sleepers and pcb under the vee (frog). I am totally new to this and nobody nearby (in Denmark) builds track! I have spent the last months getting to know Templot, and have now decided that the time has come to take the plunge and actually build something! Here is the plan for the turnout I am going to try: 3033_091632_110000000.jpg There are all sorts of challenges with it for someone like me. For a start, there's a slight curve, and also the turnout worked best as a B-6.75. I have bought jigs from scalefour, but they only do the whole numbers. I am hoping I can file a size 7 and then file it to fit. It's not that I am really concerned about- no doubt I will be when I make it! The questions ...
... at least it's more like a CAD program. My real exasperation is that those who want Templot "more like Windows" never explain in detail what they actually want changed. The few suggestions that have been made invariably involve a significant reduction in functionality, and I'm not prepared to do that. If someone can tell me the standard Windows method to adjust the length of a transition zone while closely watching co-incidence on the radial centres -- I'll do it. regards, Martin. posted: 6 Mar 2009 09:11 from: Martin Wynne Howard wrote: Every time I load background shapes, I change the font/colours so the lines are of width 3& the colours different from the colours on the printed pages. It would be useful (to me at least) if these could be saved, either in the bgs file or somewhere else. OK -- that's two more for the list. Thanks Howard. Martin. posted: 6 Mar 2009 09:26 from: Martin Wynne Bruce Wilson wrote: Another possibility would be ...
... , although the Midland was quite similar in approach. The LNWR appeared to use 9ft standard lengths from the very first, though I cannot say the same about the widths, as in the very early days, and pre LNWR, such as the L&BR, used up to 2ft wide timbers !!! Again you are quite right when you say the 12" timbers were needed to secure the chairs for turnouts etc, when the timber was angled. Also if you consider the "Bridge Chair", that was 11" wide, and clearly would not fit securely onto a 10" timber. As far cheapness was concerned, most companies tried to keep costs down, in 1904 the LNWR for their 60ft standard track panel, which normally had 24 sleepers along the length, bought out a version to be used for non-main running rails that had 23 sleepers in the same length, thereby saving the cost of the extra timber and fixings, plus the labour of not having to lay the extra timber, so i shows just how ...
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... Very well done and thankyou. Best wishes Peter posted: 26 Feb 2014 07:57 from: Jim Guthrie Martin, Echoing Peter, that does look useful. I don't have thousands of files, but there are times when I want to find a particular point in a layout's development when time and date in the file name are not a great help, and it requires opening a string of files to find the correct one. This facility will knock that on the head. Jim. posted: 26 Feb 2014 08:11 from: Godfrey Earnshaw Hi Martin, Thanks a lot, it's amazing how things you never thought you needed suddenly become one of the best tools you've got. Can't wait to try it, any ideas on release date. I feel like a child waiting for a new toy. Cheers Godders posted: 26 Feb 2014 10:22 from: Martin Wynne Godfrey Earnshaw wrote: any ideas on release date. Thanks for the positive comments. Sorry, I don't do dates. It's not finished yet, it needs a " ...
... means that it is essential, if undervalued, and should be written with the reference function in mind. I fully agree with LesG that the last person to write the manual is the person who wrote the software- an independent, and differently wired brain is needed! Having had a go at this task with Tony W, we found it hard too! So who is up for a manual-writing weekend, facilitated by Martin, somewhere in deepest rural Wales? Best Wishes, Howard posted: 1 Jun 2012 10:11 from: Ian Allen Not sure about a manual writing weekend, I have enough trouble writing session plans for photography courses! I would like to see Bolton West though, takes me back to my youth. Regarding the manual though, how many would prefer such a thing as hard copy? I know I get bored looking at online instructions, are others the same? Howard makes a valid point about referring to the manual when needed. Maybe there are so many skilled Templot users out there now, probably those who regularly ...
... topic: 1918 Track Construction using C& L Components posted: 10 Apr 2012 19:11 from: David Yates I am about to start track construction for my permanent, 7mm Scale7 layout, Staircliffe Exchange Sidings, using C& L components. In order to avoid using multiple droppers for connecting track sections together, standard track lengths being 210mm( i.e. a scale 30ft) I've been contemplating using etched brass fish-plates soldered between sections of track rather than wire connections below the baseboard. I'm also contemplating using strategically positioned brass chairs to solder the feed droppers to, to get the power to the track. My question is, has anyone out there tried this method and if so, have you found any pitfalls with this method? Regards, Dave posted: 10 Apr 2012 19:22 from: Raymond I'd have thought that they woould work exactly the same of droppers. Regards Raymond posted: 10 Apr 2012 20:08 from: Martin Wynne Hi Dave, A general engineering principle is that you don't use a mechanical fixing as an ...
... = i120 (96+ 24) Y2= i36 last board change to Baseboard 4 X1= i96 Y1= i36 X2= i120 Y2= i84 I think I have managed to add things up correctly and this of help. Cheers Phil Last edited on 10 Oct 2009 21:43 by Phil O posted: 10 Oct 2009 22:05 from: marsa69 Hi Phil, thanks for the info. I'll just go and update to the latest version of Templot and give it a whizz, best regards, Mark Last edited on 11 Oct 2009 00:41 by marsa69 posted: 11 Oct 2009 00:55 from: marsa69 Hello again, updated and boards drawn satis Although they were a mirror image of what I wanted, but I managed to recalculate the x& y's (it were like doing cartesian co-ordinates all over again from my ONC). Right then, next! I have built a C+ L tandem 3 way B6/RH B8/LH configuration. Is there anyway to reproduce this in Templot as I don't think my ...
... On occasions I have even been known to run mixed trains without any problems. Surprisingly I find that the track gauge is not critical to good running (within reason) what you have to watch is the back to back measurement of the wheel sets and the check rail gauge; if you get these right the trains will forgive almost everything else. Having said that I am now going to duck for cover! Good luck with your track laying, Glen Last edited on 10 Jan 2012 22:56 by Glen Suckling posted: 11 Jan 2012 08:55 from: wcampbell23 Hi Arthur For chair positions have a look at the drawings that can be downloaded from the 4mm scale section of the Exactoscale website. The drawings enlarge so that detail can be seen. They are very useful for the first-timer as you can see what goes where. The roller type track gauges from C&L will give you check rail spacing as they have grooves for both the running and check rails. For check rail chairs it depends on the type of ordinary chairs ...
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