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... button on that dialog for each template affected. Then set up the required dimensions at wing and check rails... here: 2_231416_150000000.png For more notes about all this and diagrams and details of the check rail terminology, see: http://templot.com/companion/check_and_wing_rails.html (scroll down the page) regards, Martin. posted: 25 Feb 2017 05:23 from: Rick Hi there Martin: I've just spent a number of hours testing the updates and changes that you have made to the group modify options for customising the V-crossing as discussed in this thread and they work perfectly. They are exactly as you said they would be and I think that Temploters will be very happy with the result. So the key thing I've learnt here is to use the real> V-crossing> customise V-crossing> wing and check rails... when setting up a "master" turnout geometry template and to only use the real> adjust check rails... option when you want to make adjustments to individual turnouts already ...
2. wish list
... topic: 2667 wish list posted: 1 Apr 2015 23:14 from: madscientist what would really be nice is programmable buttons on the button bar that you could add and customise on my monitor, I have about 3x more space to the right! just a wish list item posted: 2 Apr 2015 00:41 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: what would really be nice is programmable buttons on the button bar that you could add and customise on my monitor, I have about 3x more space to the right! just a wish list item Hi Dave, The problem is that not everyone has a wide screen. I have tried to keep the toolbar within 1024 width for those with older monitors. Also some users with wide screens prefer to reduce the width of the Templot trackpad in order to have the tutorials or videos open alongside. You may be interested in this AutoHotKey GUI script which John Clutterbuck wrote about 4 years ago, which adds several rows of buttons at the bottom of the screen: topic 1311 It doesn't work for Templot2 ...
... am delighted with the software and encouraged by the support that is obviously available. I would like to construct templates for use with 5.5mm:ft Narrow Gauge, which has a small but dedicated and friendly following. The most commonly used gauge in this scale is 12mm, so flange clearances, etc., as used by the 3mm Society for their 12mm Intermediate Standard would work well, combined with track spacing and so on as used for the T-55 Templot startup size. How would I go about combining these into a customised set? Thanks Noel posted: 4 Aug 2008 02:26 from: Martin Wynne Noel Adams wrote: I would like to construct templates for use with 5.5mm:ft Narrow Gauge, which has a small but dedicated and friendly following. Hi Noel, There is a video available showing how to customize narrow-gauge settings. See: Customizing narrow-gauge Hope that helps, write again if it's not clear. regards, Martin. posted: 4 Aug 2008 04:42 from: Noel Adams Thanks Martin. As ...
... off to get my plan done. Cheers Bruce posted: 25 Feb 2011 12:40 from: BruceNordstrand Ok, I just checked a printed version of my turnout changed as per your instruction and rail wise, including throwbar, it is an exact match for the turnout template available on the proto87 website which I am ultra happy about. Not true however for a #6 template from Fastracks, theirs are out on both Templot and proto87 but that is by the by. Now, if I can just figure out how to customise the timbering to my specs and spacing I will be more than a happy man. I want to replicate proto87's tie (timber in English speak) layout so if I decide to use one of Andy's cool jigs it all matches. Cheers Bruce posted: 25 Feb 2011 13:34 from: BruceNordstrand Well, because of my wish to have close to correct turnouts it looks like a bit of a redesign is in order. I just changed a bunch of turnouts to the correct switch length and it threw a whole bunch ...
... get beyond the basics in learning it. I do want to comment at this point, as the four screenshots that you have just posted illustrate exactly the problem of being "overwhelmed" that new users- and that includes me- face. Your first picture explains the Trackpad very well. It's not the most intuitive of names- a trackpad is these days the bit on the front of a laptop, but I suspect that you were using the term well before Dell and co. Then you leap straight away into how to customise it. And then you introduce the Sketchboard, which the new user may never want or need, if all they need is to make a single template and print it off- something that you yourself say is a core aim of Templot. And only on slide four, do you return to the logical next step of explaining about the current template. It's this utter confusion of process and functions that defeats many new users. The multitude of ways in which it is possible to access and use a command is a similar ...
... the left half any mouse action creates a new copy and I end up with a vertical version of Clapham Junction (might be a Linux thing?). If you'd have a go I'd be grateful, there only so much language available here.... ;-) Cheers Richard Attachment: attach_1277_1266_Soddingham_v5_2.b ox 243 posted: 18 Dec 2011 22:39 from: Tony W Hi Richard. Yes you are right about the checkrail lengths. Are you sure you didn't alter them early on for some reason under the Real> Customise V-crossing> Wing and check rails as it is very easy to alter the wrong thing and then copy this wrong data onto subsquent templates without realising it? I have corrected them all anyway. I have sorted out your scissors, now all flat bottom by various dubious means, and it looks a lot better. All the best with your project. Incidentally just out of curiosity, which member of Hawkwind was it that was the train enthusiast? Tony. Attachment: attach_1278_1266_Soddingham_v5_3.b ox 237 Last edited on 18 Dec 2011 ...
... : 63mm radius warning: 450mm Easily modified to your settings. regards, Martin. posted: 16 Feb 2012 18:19 from: John Clutterbuck Martin Wynne wrote I made a decision a long time ago not to include any narrow-gauge pre-sets in the gauge list. There are just too many of them. When I tried to include them the list was swamped with them and it was difficult to find the standard-gauge settings among them. OK that's a fair point, although have you ever considered a customisable text (INI or XML) file so user's can have there own favourite gauges on tap, rather than a long list 95% of which users never use. Historically the model railway gauge designations are numeric, so that should be 0n14 not On14. If you use letter O, the next size up would have to be Gauge P instead of Gauge 1. I think it makes sense to include the letter n in narrow-gauge designations to avoid confusion I beg to disagree. The "n" notation has commonly ...
... scenic side will be mainly urban with brick cuttings and retaining walls. Period will be late '60's, ECML in the transition from steam to diesel. (Don't worry about the US stock shown in the pics!) Progress so far is here. railway1fa0.jpg railway2vp4.jpg Lower level track is all Tillig for ease of laying with all visible track being SMP flexible plus hand made points using pcb strip and code 75 bullhead rail with 1mm flangeways. I had around 50 points from a previous layout but have now learned how to build my own customised pointwork. I'm very pleased with this development as I had never built a point until a few months ago as I thought I would never have the skills to do so. Following encouragement from other members of RMWeb, I attempted my first a couple of months ago and was amazed when I was able to produce a finished article that worked! Since then, I have been well and truly hooked and have now built curved points, a double slip and two 3 way points so feel comfortable that I could build most combinations ...
... spacing between adjacent track of 85mm however Templot has drawn it at 71mm and I can not adjust further; 3. I am after a plain track and point sleeper spacing of 600-628mm between centres (prototype). When I go to 'real' and then adjust point timbering it seems to only adjust the middle set of sleepers. I do not know how to adjust the plain track sleeper spacing. It seems there are only pre-set values i.e. 60ft rail/25ft sleeper spacing options. I have tried the customised spacing option however it seemed I would have to input the spacing of every sleeper on the track plan. NSWGR sleepers are 8ft long, 9 inches wide and spaced at around 2ft between centres. I am not overly concerned about the straight track sleeper spacing but would like the point timbers set correctly for building; 4. The last thing that I am having trouble with is printing to PDF. I can print onto small sheets no problem but would like it printed in one continues run on a large plotting type printer. ...
... , an "A" with slit delfelction looks much better- if a bit tedious to do. 50Mb is quite some helpfile! I don't think even MS win32 is that big! But I look forward to your alternative. I have now had a go at a tandem- it took me about three hours but I did do the check rails this time. .box herewith for all to criticise. Would it be *Easy* to add a preview button to those lengthy data-entry dialogues (like the wing/ check customise)? They nearly caused me to lose the will to live trying to remember all the meanings of the different values and if it were possilbe to see the effects *real time* then it would be a big help. All the same, I am quite pleased with the results- the printed version looks fabulous. Many thanks again, Howard. Attachment: attach_270_422_Tandem.box 354 posted: 2 May 2008 03:40 from: Martin Wynne JFS wrote: 50Mb is quite some helpfile! I don't think even MS win32 is ...
... Martin. posted: 26 Jul 2018 22:32 from: Martin Wynne Progressing slowly. Now with chair-screws, with the heads at random angles: 2_261718_260000001.png 2_261718_260000000.png Hopefully the 3D printing process will smooth it all out and add some fillet radii around them. That's barely visible in 4mm scale, but would be in the larger scales. If such things are added in the file, the file size will go through the roof for a full turnout (and the rendering time in TurboCAD likewise). The dimensions can be customised -- GWR bolts and chair screws are less prominent. Still a lot to do. Chair jaws and keys next. And then the major task of doing all the special switch and crossing chairs. Don't hold your breath. Martin. posted: 27 Jul 2018 11:16 from: Martin Wynne This is getting silly. The screw heads now have the proper pan skirts overlapping the ferrules: 2_270610_040000000.png The skirts should have a finite edge thickness, and the screw tops should be raised and embossed with a code letter. ...
... rail lengths may also need some small adjustments. You should then be able to create Templot templates exactly matching the GWR prototype. Someone here may have already done all this and be willing to share their files. However, as far as I know C&L templates are not available for the GWR and are based on the REA designs. I don't know if that also applies to the Timber Track bases. If you could scan your timber track base alongside a 12" rule and post it here, we can help you customise Templot to an exact match. regards, Martin. posted: 19 Dec 2010 15:28 from: ghindle i have attached the B7 timbers, together with 12" rule. It's slightly longer than 12. I have also stained the ply so it might be a bit difficult anyway any help would be appreciated. If this works i can send the b8 and diamond or do it myself Attachment: attach_956_1314_img007.jpg 215 posted: 19 Dec 2010 16:17 from: Phil O Don't forget that GW timbering is usually equalised incremental ...
... See diagram and column L on page 141 Martin. posted: 2 Jan 2015 11:19 from: Martin Wynne p.s. Phil, See also: http://www.scalefour.org/resources/GWRtracknotes/R2999.pdf "LENGTH OF GUARDS:" at top left of page. posted: 3 Jan 2015 14:17 from: Phil O Thanks Martin The link to the Scale four page is very useful. Thanks Phil posted: 2 Feb 2015 14:45 from: Phil O Hi Martin I am now trying to set up customised turnouts and have hit a small snag when in the wing and check rail menu. There is CHECK-RAIL WORKING LENGTH and CHECK_RAIL EXTENSION LENGTH How do I input the info for 11ft 6 ins and 14ft Guards, Please. Guard length info from your Scalefour Society link above Cheers Phil Cheers posted: 2 Feb 2015 15:34 from: Martin Wynne Hi Phil, Templot dimensions the check rails from the centre of the A timber, so you need to calculate the relevant dimensions from the GWR drawings. Here's a diagram ...
... seen before 1. Lots of drop down menus have" extra" blank spaces ie a menu item would have 1 blank clickable space above and below. Maybe this is by design 2. The other strange thing, is the right click, menu( IE the one with X& M( make the template etc). Now pops up at the extreme left of the screen, it doesn't seem to be movable. I often have desktop widgets there and the menu appears under everything( that's correct) Can that menu be customised as to where it pops up, on a big 27" mac the menu often ends up miles away from the application window Dave Last edited on 1 Nov 2015 10:32 by madscientist posted: 1 Nov 2015 11:16 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: I notice two issues I do t think I've seen before 1. Lots of drop down menus have" extra" blank spaces ie a menu item would have 1 blank clickable space above and below. Maybe this is by design. Hi Dave, Yes ...
15. Floating pad
... that contained the most used operations? Preferably user assembled but if that is not possible I could suggest a few operations to include. Alan posted: 16 Jun 2007 00:05 from: Martin Wynne Alan Turner wrote: would it be possible to add a floating pad/toolbar that contained the most used operations? Preferably user assembled but if that is not possible I could suggest a few operations to include. Hi Alan, It's possible but there are several thorny issues. 1. Choosing what to include. A user-customised toolpad would be great, but a lot of work -- not in the functionality but in devising the user interface to set it up. 2. If you have a subset of common functions, some users may tend to use it exclusively and eventually forget that there are many other functions available, or never find them in the first place. 3. Screen space. I have tried hard not to have Templot looking like some programs, where you perform keyhole surgery in a tiny space surrounded by massed ranks of toolbuttons ...
... switches are available in the NERA reprint book, which could be taken as typical. Martin, Thanks for that. I was labouring under the impression that all straight switches had a blade length to hinge the same length as their name- obviously that doesn't apply to Table 7 in BRT3 (1964) ., and it's got a small bit of a curve as well. The one Caledonian turnout drawing I have has a 12ft straight switch with the toe to heel length of 12 feet and it is all straight. I've already customised the 12ft straight switch in Templot to use the Caledonian sleepering layout but I used the rail data as supplied. I'll re-design the rails and use a 1:30 angle (instead of 1:32) which gives 3.81mm heel offset which, less the rail width of 2.2mm, gives a gap of 1.61mm which equates to a natz over 2" full size. I'm now going to have to go and redo sixteen turnouts with their interlaced sleepering. Hopefully the revised switch won't alter the body of the turnouts too ...
17. Another one lost
... tweaking of EVERYTHING it can do! I've grown up with computers, having had at least 1 for the last 25 years. I work in the IT industry, and have been interested in railways for as long as I can remember. I am highly computer proficient. It seems that the complainant on RMWeb isn't happy with Templot because HE can't work out how to use it. I have noted in a number of places that those with CAD experience OFTEN find Templot hard to pick up, as it gives them the model to customise, rather than require them to make the model in the first place. I imagine Templot COULD be used by track designers working for the full-size railways, given just HOW much you can tweak it. I know it's certainly not designed for that use, but it seems to have the capabilities to be used for that purpose. As has been pointed out numerous times around this forum, and several on this thread, Templot's documentation is severely hurting it. But I've produced documentation for rather simple processes and appreciate just ...
18. MERG DCC system
... at the beginning of the push and then drop away gently at the top of the climb. Declaration of interest: I am the Kit Sales Manager for MERG. Judi posted: 23 Oct 2017 10:27 from: madscientist I'm a MERG member and can vouch for the MERG DCC system, that EV found it does what it says on the can, and a few more things as well Obviously you need a certain competence in electronics and debugging, but the MERG forum is a great resource The other advantage is you can customise see the whole system, I'm currently building my DCC throttles for not a panel mounted system aka what we all used before" walk around" controllers( which are largely useless in a signalled layout anyway) posted: 23 Oct 2017 22:46 from: Tony W Rob Manchester wrote: I was thinking about remote level crossing gate operation the other day and started thinking about using servos to make it happen. With double gates on each side to span a double track you would need to have the entry side( left ...
... posted: 27 Nov 2017 13:36 from: madscientist Trevor Walling wrote: Hello, Would this not cause problems for people whom just have a basic mouse? I have a mouse with lots of bits I have never used.Also I don't seem to use double clicks with Linux. No, because these features just exist for users of those mouses, others with simpler devices utilise the existing interfaces. The idea is to better utilise modern HID, while retaining the existing existing UI for those with simpler devices in fact an ability to customise the buttons on screen would be very useful posted: 27 Nov 2017 13:51 from: Martin Wynne Hi Dave, I tried a mouse with all those extra buttons, but I couldn't find any way to hold it without accidentally pressing one of them. It very quickly went to the back of the drawer, and as far as I know it is still there. If you can suggest which actual gestures and buttons you want to use for what purpose, I will try to find out how to program them. ...
20. Changes in 217a
... , How do you feel about programmable items on the right-click menu on the trackpad? The right-click menu has received very little attention for years, it is mainly used for the mouse action options while using the mouse actions. It is overdue for some housekeeping. I don't imagine many folks nowadays are using systems so slow that they need to turn mouse-tracking off. regards, Martin. I missed this reply, Personally templot has so many functions that some form of user programmable feature is needed, either customisable right click menus, custom screen buttons, optionally replacing existing ones, or even a user definable menu, common stuff these days on most software Regards and a happy new year Dave posted: 30 Dec 2017 01:14 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: common stuff these days on most software Hi Dave, That aspect doesn't concern me much. I'm not really interested in what happens in other software unless it would clearly be helpful in the design of model railway track. For example Jeff Geary's Trax has an ingenious dummy ...
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