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1. Import DXF Into Templot?

... in Templot in the first place? "Simple" means a DXF file containing only lines, arcs, and points -- other entities will be ignored. When saving the DXF file, blocks should be expanded. The DXF import was originally written primarily for vectorized bitmaps, and for re-importing Templot's own DXF exports into the background shapes. To import a DXF file, first click the dxf import tab on the background shapes dialog, make any scaling settings, and then click the import dxf... button: dxf_import1.png This is a typical result, which you could then work over as a background guide: dxf_import2.png regards, Martin. posted: 24 Nov 2008 17:46 from: Bruce Wilson Martin: That is what I would like to do, create the template in Templot. I guess I should start with your O14 example and work the dimensions I have into it? Bruce Wilson Barrie, Ontario posted: 24 Nov 2008 18:05 from: Martin Wynne Bruce Wilson wrote: That is what I would like to do, ...

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2. Importing .rrw files from train player?

... to Templot? Hi Ewerthon, Sorry, there is no way to import files from any other software and have them converted to native track templates in Templot. The most you can do is to import files which can be displayed on the workpad as a background guide, over which you then create Templot templates in the usual way. There are 3 options for this: 1. DXF files from a CAD program can be imported into the background shapes function. If TrainPlayer can export DXF files this may be your best option: dxf_import1.png There is a page showing Templot tracks designed over a DXF import from XTrackCad at: rene_tandem Like this: rene_tandem4.gif Note that the tracks shown in grey are background shapes imported as DXF from XtrackCad, they are not Templot templates and cannot be adjusted using the usual Templot controls. 2. Image files (PNG, JPG, GIF) can be imported into the background shapes as a picture shape. This might be an image created by scanning a printed track plan or map, or an image exported from another program, or ...

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