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... topic: 856 Warning -- Firefox users please read posted: 8 Jun 2009 12:40 from: Martin Wynne This is a serious warning from a respected source. If you are using Firefox you may want to check Tools> Add-ons to see if Microsoft have installed this extension without your permission. Please be aware that modifying the Windows Registry is not for the faint-hearted, and could seriously damage your system if you get it wrong. In a recent update of the .NET framework Microsoft silently installs an extension to your Firefox browser if it is found on your system. This extension enables websites you visit with Firefox to silently install software on your computer, thus injecting the most serious flaw of Internet Explorer into Firefox. Microsoft installs this extension in such a way that it cannot be removed directly by the user -- it is listed in the Extensions list but Uninstall is disabled. This is not a bug -- this is the intended functionality of the Firefox extension, probably to enable Microsoft to install software on your machine when ...
... is probably not impossible, but I suspect it would take a lot of experimentation to get satisfactory results. I probably only answered half your questions, so keep asking! Best, Andy Attachment: attach_2202_2734_Chair1.dxf 431 posted: 5 Jan 2016 07:34 from: Martin Wynne Andrew Barrowman wrote: I probably only answered half your questions, so keep asking! Hi Andy, Thanks for the file. It is indeed in the text version of DXF so I can read it, thanks for that. (If you change the file extension to .txt you can read it in Windows Notepad or wherever.) Unfortunately I haven't been able to extract anything meaningful from it. I tried opening it in half a dozen programs, and the only one which would even look at it was, er, Templot. I used the DXF import in the background shapes (you saved it in INCH units), and got this: 2_050214_470000000.png but no sign of a chair. It also included a cross-hairs target mark at (67000, 21486) mm which as ...
... topic: 515 Warning -- SVR SignalBox data files posted: 5 Aug 2008 18:49 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, When I first developed the Windows version of Templot 10 years ago, I searched quite hard for other users of the .box file extension. The only one I could find was an obscure preferences file for something called Lotus Notes, which is or was "an integrated desktop client option for accessing business e-mail, calendars and applications on an IBM Lotus Domino server". Which isn't something likely to be found on a home computer, so I thought it safe to adopt the .box extension for Templot's storage box data files. But it seems that the SVR's SignalBox simulator program is also using the .box extension for its parameter files. I don't know why my searching didn't find that, perhaps SignalBox is a more recent program. It's unfortunate to say the least -- two railway-hobby applications using the same file extension. During installation of Templot there is an option to associate .box files with Templot, and it's ...
... , instead of setting dimensions. That's 18 new mouse actions -- all needing a user interface and shortcuts! In the meantime, here is a diagram explaining the current terminology. Everything is referenced from the centre of the "A" timber -- the one supporting the nose of the vee: check_wing_rails.png It is in fact all explained in the F1 Help notes in the program -- here they are again: Wing Rails and Check Rails( Guard Rails) The wing rails are the short lengths of running rail with bent extensions which lie alongside the nose of the crossing vee. The wing rail "reach" length is measured from the centre of the "A" timber (the timber bearing the nose of the vee) to the free end of the wing rail. (To set the wing rail "front" length from the rail joint to the "A" timber, click the REAL> CUSTOMIZE V-CROSSING> WING RAIL FRONT... menu item.) The check rails (guard rails) are the short lengths of ...
... topic: 1224 Anyone good at computer graphics? posted: 30 Aug 2010 03:38 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, My computer graphics skills are minimal. This is my best effort to represent a country goods shed with office extension, internal platform and awning over the loading doors. As you can see, it won't win any prizes: 2_292139_500000000.gif I saved it as a GIF image with transparent background. And this is what it looks like inserted on the sketchboard as a bitmap item. I rotated it into line with the track, stretched it to the correct size, and gave it a little transparency to show the internal track: 2_292139_510000001.png Now such objects can be drawn directly on the sketchboard with vector precision if desired. But it would be great to have a selection gallery of such clip-art items ready to just pick and place. Station buildings, engine sheds, signal boxes, water towers, cattle docks, coal drops, trees, etc. In a variety of sizes and attractive styles, perhaps some based on real locations ...
... . posted: 22 Oct 2017 08:06 from: Tim Lee Next Question.... If we assume that for sidings etc at least, pre WWI turnouts were activated by an independent fixing of the point rodding to the nearest switch blade, can we assume that the rod itself would prevent the point blade rising or moving in relation to the stock rail (apart from laterally). If this is the case, and looking at the drawing which Martin posted earlier- 2999_220303_540000000.jpg would it be right to assume that the extension shown on the right hand side of the drawing projecting through the stock rail, achieves the same thing on the side opposite to the actuation rod? Edit- correction, looking again at the drawing it would appear that there is no extension through the stock rail- I assume therefore that the switchblade relies on the undercut of the planing to ensure against lift? Am I right in assuming that the extension is primarily used where the stock rail is joggled? Last edited on 24 Oct 2017 08:44 by Tim Lee posted ...
... May 2018 16:55 from: richard_t Hello I've been wondering on the location of the blunt nose of a common crossing on the "A" timber. In the Scale 7 information sheet "Prototype Track Design and Construction" Figure 7 suggests that's it's 4" from the centre line of the timber. And that's the default Templot uses. But I can't see how this can be the case for either built up chairs or solid cast iron chairs. In the case of built up chairs, the crossing has a 3 inch extension in front of the blunt nose, which is bolted through the chair and the timber: 499_121146_390000000.png (Dimensions are for 7mm/ft with full size inches in square brackets) British Railways Track (ed 3), Figure 40 also shows a figure of 4", but this is from the center line of the chair, which is backed up by a footnote to Table 13 "The 'A' Chair comes under the nose of the crossing, the centre of the chair being 4" from the blunt nose". ...
... before but once you have covered the absolute basics and brought people round to the Templot style I think it is important to give users some specific track design methods/worked examples as many may come to Templot( as Peco users wanting better prototype fidelity) and just want to design a single plan and then move off and build it only returning to Templot when the next new layout is due. The basic methods of making: Double track oval with passing loop and siding( like a Triang train set with a couple of track extension packs) Terminus station design- Minories type with double track/engine release/parels bay. Flowing single track terminus- aligning templates over a pre-drawn Template to ensure it flows nicely. Important, I think, to stress that Templot is intended to be( or is capable of being) used in other ways than just snapping single track items together or designing single templates. Rob posted: 28 Jan 2018 22:06 from: Martin Wynne Phil O wrote: I think it might help, if on the ...
... topic: 844 GCR London Extension Track Query posted: 28 May 2009 10:14 from: Bill Fay Good Morning, A plea for some advice, but first of all I should introduce myself. Having dabbled in model railways in the '70s I returned to it on retirement. Started in N gauge but soon found that it did not meet my pre grouping interests so moved to 2mmFS. My real road to Damascus moment was building my first 2mm track. It just looked right, even allowing for my uneven soldering so consigned the N gauge track to the toy box. I bought Templot early this year and have followed the tutorials, "played around" with it and feel I have grasped the basics at least. My main interest is Great Central so on to my query. To build skills I am planning to produce, with the aid of Templot, a model of Charwelton based on the 1900 survey, when it was a simple through station and small goods yard. Can anybody advise me as to the timbering used on turnouts by the ...
... topic: 3828 London Docks extension posted: 4 Dec 2020 20:17 from: Hayfield There was either on here or another forum a thread about a layouts in or around docks, this picture was shown which caught my eye, I thought it might make a good cameo http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/railway-book-great-eastern-town-1784075504 Its the high level entrance to the London Docks goods depot, would be a bit of a challenge to build, but as I said may make a nice Cameo layout or photo plank The difficulty being the turnout within the trailing crossover, I am struggling a bit with the inset turnout Attachment: attach_3184_3828_New_St_Martins_St reet_EM.mecbox 12 posted: 4 Dec 2020 20:26 from: Hayfield As it happens the goods depot would also make an interesting model, not shown on this map but in a map within the book is at least 1 wagon lift, several wagon turntables within the lower level of the depot. And presumably a horse drawn extension across Smithfields into another warehouse and or dock area ...
11. Thunderbird - OT
... -dash Martin referred to works wonderfully in Thunderbird as well! I'll almost certainly be at Portishead on the Saturday (GW Study Group's Expo 2007 for others who may be interested- details at http://gwsg.ukmodelshops.co.uk/ )My Dad is coming up from Haywards Heath to the show, and I'm his taxi from Weston!! Cheers Last edited on 12 Jun 2007 23:23 by Paul Boyd posted: 13 Jun 2007 03:14 from: Stephen Freeman To insert time and date you need the Timestamp add-on extension, not automatic though as you need a couple of mouse clicks. User.js referred to in Date Format page is related to how the time and date is displayed in your inbox, at least that's how I read it. posted: 13 Jun 2007 16:25 from: Templot User -- --- from Brian Lewis -- --- Martin Wynne wrote: === Hi Brian, You have a long "em-dash" character in your signature which will cause grief and look odd in many ...
... just at the planning stage for this expansion so anyone on this forum who is interested is more than welcome to provide suggestions or make comments (by all means use the templot already posted and have a go at designing the fiddle yard expansion). There are some limitations on the design of the new storage roads:-- we cannot extend the straight sections of the layout since the straight scenic part is an accurate re-creation of the prototype.- the layout has exhibition commitments for the new few years (when the extension is planned to be built) and has to be kept 'on the circuit' whilst the majority of the new construction takes place. At this stage we think a new fiddle yard of similar dimensions to the existing one- but built about a metre behind it and accessed via double junctions may be the best solution. Regards, Richard Attachment: attach_130_236_fiddleyard2.jpg 3196 posted: 16 Nov 2007 07:16 from: Russ E Richard Oldfield wrote:- we cannot extend the straight sections of the layout since the straight scenic part is ...
13. A new trolley
... new fangled polyurethane glue" which sets so quickly, and within fairly short order I had the bare bones of a trolley on which to put all my gubbins. "Would you paint it white to match the tool chest" she asked. Yes I said, and four coats later( two of them rolled which gives a very classsy finish) it's done and Babette said how lovely it looked. Marital harmony maintained and I'm happy as Larry with my new found friend on wheels. I just need to screw an eight socket extension to the back, plug everything in and I'll be ready for anything. Here's a photo 2787_161734_230000000.jpg Kind regards Andrew posted: 17 Oct 2018 07:18 from: DaveJ61 An entertaining and wonderful story Andrew, thank you. The trolley is a great idea and looks fantastic in white- hats off to you other half. I may have to copy that idea for myself. Regards David Last edited on 17 Oct 2018 07:20 by DaveJ61 posted: 17 Oct 2018 09:26 from: Andrew Duncan DaveJ61 wrote: ...
... topic: 3135 SK5 files on a Mac posted: 26 Nov 2017 14:27 from: madscientist these download with a SK5 extension, what player is needed ?, safari has no idea what to do with it? thanks and regards dave Last edited on 26 Nov 2017 14:28 by madscientist posted: 26 Nov 2017 14:40 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: these download with a SK5 extension, what player is needed ?, safari has no idea what to do with it? Hi Dave, It's a small loader file. The loader is part of the Templot 216a install. Tell Safari not to be so feeble, and open it with: C:\TEMPLOT_DEV\templot_video_loader.exe SK5 files should have been associated with the loader program by the installer. It's working fine in Windows and Wine on Linux. Is it not working on a Mac, or did you untick the file association option on the installer? regards, Martin. posted: 26 Nov 2017 15:34 from: Graham Idle Hi, Videos are not working ...
... from Amazon -- ordered 10.30pm last night, delivered with a smile 11am this morning. You can see why they are taking over the world. If they could just see their way to filling in a tax return... I now understand the reason for the ventilation slots in a lens hood. You can see through the slot in the optical viewfinder to minimize the obstruction to the field of view. The actual amount of shielding provided by the hood seems minimal. I think I shall be adding a home-made extension of some sort. Thanks again, Martin. posted: 27 Feb 2018 13:34 from: Martin Wynne Hi Fraser, Nigel, Thanks for the wonderful Scotland pics. There was a time when I didn't mind battling through cold wind and rain, but nowadays I do prefer a sunny day for my wanderings. And definitely no midges. cheers, Martin. posted: 27 Feb 2018 13:58 from: Nigel Brown FraserSmith wrote: Nigel You mean you didn't go for the six from Corrie Hallie in the day ...
... output in these formats, which has saved quite a bit of work. regards, Martin. Will we be able to save the output from the Sketchbook? If so what format? (PDF, DXF?) Thanks. posted: 5 Jul 2010 14:28 from: Martin Wynne richard_t wrote: Will we be able to save the output from the Sketchbook? If so what format? (PDF, DXF?) Hi Richard, The Sketchbook saves its files in its own format. I've provisionally given them the file extension SK9. After the problems with .box files, I have adopted extensions in the range SK0 to SK9 for new Templot formats. The user preferences are in SK1 files. A detailed search found no previous use of these extensions -- unless anyone knows otherwise? It's my intention that you will be able to export individual Sketchbook pages in PDF format, but I haven't coded it yet so I can't say so with certainty. In theory DXF export would also be possible, but it would be a major coding exercise so it ...
... topic: 2708 facing point locks in Ireland posted: 12 Jun 2015 13:26 from: madscientist maybe this is one for Martin Hi martin, I know you have extensive knowledge of irish track work. Im trying to track down pictures of pre CWR bullhead" economical" facing points locks used in ireland upto the 90s. in particular for my model of claremorris set in late 70s early 80s. I have come across two types but have somewhat indistinct photos. I wonder if you might have any knowledge, one type in use, seems to use a "cam" directly of the FPL mechanism to drive the switch blades through avery short action. see http://flic.kr/p /gW9nv9 the other type. uses a extended arm leading from the E-FPL mechanism, running upto the switch blade tiebars. then a cam/crank arrangement is used this can be seen here claremorris-p.jpg could you shed any light on these in more detail, what railway company manufactured them, drawings, better photos, Im trying to do ...
... ever to do so. So calling this a BOX FILE VIEWER is potentially confusing I think it will have to be something like DATA-FILE VIEWER to cover .otbox and .mecbox without mentioning .box. Hi Martin, Yes, I was not suggesting that T3 would actually read .box files. Just that imagining what we would put in this place if it did helps to highlight the point. What I was suggesting was a term which reflects what the files actually represent. I was trying to go from mentioning '.box' (the file extension) to mentioning 'box' (the concept). I think I am suffering here a bit from not really knowing why they are currently 'box' files and what a 'box' really is. Perhaps TEMPLATE-FILE or LAYOUT-FILE or TRACK-FILE? (DATA-FILE does not really do it for me as the contents of every file is data to someone.) p.s. not crashing now when I have a folder containing only .otbox files. But clicking load this file didn't do anything apart from clearing ...
... posted: 5 Mar 2009 18:18 from: Brian Lewis Hi Martin, Gosh! Democracy still seems to have a place in society. Well done! For me. Printer options. Change the default on track names to 'no track names' Scale/gauge But most of all, the Generator settings. To have to remove 6-7 ticks, with having to open the drop down every single time, is the most frustrating part of Templot. When I use Templot I do not want radial end marks, outline extension marks, timber centre lines, timber numbering, timber infill, 81 6" marks on 9' sleepers. It is bad enough that I have to expend time doing it once. But when I open the same file another time, I have to do this all over again? Why cannot each file save its own attributes? And what about removing the nanny state, irritating, time wasting Handy Hints? And 'Refresh option' screen, i.e click on 'Workpad' nand start work immediately. (Come to think of ...
... of bullhead rail on stone sleepers at Over& Wharton (Winsford, Cheshire) on the LNWR. 2201_150413_300000000.jpg David thought that the bullhead rail had been laid in place of old tramway track, on stone blocks which originally supported fishbelly rail. But when I started to research this it appeared there was no tramway at this location. A local historian (Tony Bostock) has no knowledge of a tramway near the station; and there seems to be no obvious reason why a trammay should be so close to the town. There were extensive salt workings, but these sent the salt down to barges on the navigation by chutes. When the railways came there were works sidings which came directly off the branch lines, not via the station. I found an article in which Paul Hurley says that the LNWR used stone blocks experimentally instead of sleepers, so can anyone else support this statement, or were these simply old tramway blocks being re-used at this site? Using stone blocks seems a very strange way to lay track. There is nothing to stop the ...
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