... A Konica coupled rangefinder in 1969 which I loved. Then an SLR in the 1980s -- bag full of lenses, filters, the usual. Then a digital in 2001. But my problem has always been the viewfinder. Nothing since the Konica has ever been big or clear enough to see what I want. It must be my eyes, because others seem to manage. So last year I changed to the Fuji compact X100F with its unique hybrid viewfinder. Brilliant! For the first time since the Konica I can see clearly what I'm taking a picture of. Also I was tired of walking with a heavy lump hanging round my neck. I wanted something which would slip easily into my pocket, but without losing image quality or full controls. The Fuji has been great -- in fact there are too many controls, I'm still learning my way around it after several months use. It does make a fair dent in the wallet though. A fixed lens takes a bit of getting used to. But on the other hand that leaves you ...

... example for a typical branch line such as this it is very likely that the switches will still be old loose-heel pre-grouping types, especially in goods yards and sidings. None of that is too difficult once you know, but starting from scratch it is quite likely that the above is meaningless. And wouldn't be needed if you were designing a fictional branch terminus to practice the basic Templot functions. But your track plan is mostly straights, so should be reasonably straightforward. The key starting point seems to be the clearly marked toe position for the turnout across the diamond. By temporarily setting geometry> turnout road exit length to long, you can adjust the turnout size and crossing angle to match, and roam it along to match the toe position. The toe marks are shown on the templates (not the rail joints). Like this: 2_120557_100000000.png That's in P4. The crossing angle for best match seems to be 1:7.1/4, which would be a very unlikely size for other companies but is listed as a standard size ...

... this tale to rest on a legal basis). If you want speedy turnout construction, go for the following combination; Timber Tracks track bases. Ready assembled Common Crossings. Ready milled Switch Blades. C+ L provide starter kits ioncorporating these items, as well as everything else need. They are available in OO, EM, P4, O-XF, F7 and S7 and are an ideal way to begin the move away from 'Toy Train Trackwork'. Regards Brian Lewis Perhaps it would be useful if this information was clearly available on your website, the information I found was through google, and was posts on various fora regarding which track system to choose. A statement indicating compliance with NEM standards would solve the problem of having to check with sources on forums. This is an issue with most British model railway producers. I would however like to say that I find your threat of legal action offensive and entirely uncalled for. I feel your post could have been put across in a politer fashion rather than an aggressive threat. We all know ...

... 47 from: Martin Wynne BruceNordstrand wrote: Please do not take this the wrong way but I get the feeling that you do not want to "lose control" over anything& everything to do with Templot. Hi Bruce, Templot is a paid-for product, which means there are legal issues relating to product description. I can't allow anyone and everyone to make statements about it which appear to be part of the Templot web site. Everyone is welcome to post whatever they wish here on Templot Club, as it is clearly a user forum and material appears with the sender's name prominently attached to it. Anything else on the Templot web site has to remain under my control. There is not too much work in compiling the index, once I get the format finalised and steady supply of links. I have a similar A-Z Index running for RMweb and there is a team of volunteers feeding me files to include. See: http://85a.co.uk/rmweb_indexers_forum/ http://85a.co.uk/rmweb_index/ (p.s. Many pages ...

... hour responding to a post on RMweb about integrating Templot with AnyRail: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96994-layout-design-software/page-2 #entry1817865 regards, Martin. posted: 14 Mar 2015 16:36 from: Martin Wynne Well I have to say I think the idea of starting beginners with a train-set oval is just plain daft, and I am not going there. If that is what a beginner wants or is expecting to do, they have clearly come to the wrong software. What's more, it involves some functions which they are unlikely to need again until they have become experienced users. I'm willing to bet that a great many Templot track plans have been designed and layouts built, without the user ever clicking the geometry> swing angles (in degrees) ... menu item. For beginners, Allan Ferguson's simple tutorial is still a good starting point, even though it is now a bit out of date: http://templot.com/companion/index.html ...

... a half scissor. But, I'm not proficient enough with Templot to think how to "delete" unwanted turnouts in favour of plain line. Other problem encountered was that having saved (or thought I had!?) the templates for the outside slip if I created a small group of the templates to move into position to see exactly how close to right length between switch toes I am, when I try to move I am only moving an unwanted template that I can't seem to delete no matter how hard I try. Clearly I'm not doing something right, but can't see what! All suggestions welcomed. I think I can only attach a single file so have attached hopefully the correct box file! I'll send shape [map] file on second post [note- renamed start on your suggestion, which works very well!]. Cheers, Paul Attachment: attach_3175_3810_Oxenholme2a.box 32 posted: 11 Nov 2020 21:34 from: Paul Kirkwood Martin, Attached is the Shape file for the map I'm using. Cheers, Paul posted: 11 Nov 2020 ...

... 16:10 from: JFS Martin Wynne wrote: You might be interested in this topic (2 pages) which includes some posts from me and some screenshots from Templot: http://helpman.it-authoring.com/viewtopic.php?f =10&t =11977 The ideal is attainable -- it's SWF Flash. Really good link and an interesting forum- many thanks Trouble is, the world moves on and it is often the good that gets left in the dust- I bought a video 2000 video player because it was clearly the best- anyone interested in 10 kilos of useless plastic? There are many challenges ahead for the small man and none of them of our own making, but more power to your elbow for not giving up Best wishes, Howard posted: 18 Jul 2013 21:36 from: TonyHagon Hello Martin My "three penn'orth" to this thread if I may. I've been in software development and sales for just under 40 years both for a fairly small family run cottage company (after which the computer in 2001-A ...

... before, I have been a Linux user for many years, and I was a more than a little shocked when I used the mouse wheel in one window and Templot zoomed my Trackpad for me! NOT what I was expecting. Not better, not worse, just different.) I feel there are going to be a few things like that, but the key is that efficient working is still possible. It does not have to work identically, just so long as it works well. (In my humble opinion) Clearly with 2,000+ users, change should not be undertaken lightly, but we have all survived umpteen Windows incarnations, some of them significant departures from their predecessors, and none of us expired as a result, as far as I am aware (though admittedly some of us DID defect to the Linux camp) If we arrange for it to update when a template is clicked, it doesn't need to be modal and can be left showing. Yes indeed, and this is what I am working on now. Hopefully ...

... one who knows Andrew through the 3mm Society, I should point out that he is a long standing user of Templot... Nigel, you have some prior knowledge that the rest of us don't, so perhaps you should forget that and read the message as it was presented and not based on your own personal experience of Mr Shillito's Templot usage and knowledge. For the rest of us, we have to take the message at face value, which basically complained about the internet connection at startup (something that is advised very clearly when you download it.) My own feelings about the need to connect to the internet each time have been presented previously, and if you've seen that then you'll know that whilst I fully understood and accepted the reasons for doing that whilst we were helping Martin with TDV, I disagree with it for a release version. However, as Martin has pointed out, those are the terms and we take them or leave them. I choose to take them. One of my reasons for not liking this connection is exactly the ...

... /33748 There are obvious echoes there for the Templot help docs. I've heard the same thing several times over the years -- "I can't learn by reading, I have to see it". That was one of the reasons I changed to creating the videos instead of producing more static tutorials. But that message is excellently written and perfectly clear. Far better in fact than the many garbled posted messages I see on some forums. I'm really puzzled how someone who says he can't understand the written word can write so clearly. Has it perhaps been written by someone else on his behalf? It doesn't read that way. What can I learn from this about the way forward for the updated Templot docs? regards, Martin. posted: 10 Jul 2012 20:15 from: JFS If I had to lay a bet, I would say it was written using dictation software. I am told that here are some first class packages available. My wife works at a hospital where all the Consultants dictate their notes into a computer. I hope ...