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... topic: 3544 coding clips- Nov 2019 posted: 3 Nov 2019 14:43 from: Martin Wynne I think we probably need a monthly topic for chewing over code clips and ideas, so I have started this one. It will get tangled, so we will need to start a new one each month. See also the new TemplotMEC code archive sub-section as a record of code changes after we have adopted them. As yet it is empty. Graeme wrote: If you would like to give it a whirl I would be grateful. Hi Graeme, Many thanks for your work. We are getting there, but still quite a few issues need fixing: 2_030914_210000000.png A. this should be OTBOX of course. B. this should be OTBOX-FILES. I seem to recall fixing that in the original release, but it may have got lost somewhere along the way. Also every reference in the code. Leave that with me. C. this should contain only the disk drive. If it contains the full path it is ...
42. newbie
... . practical or not? posted: 8 Mar 2010 20:58 from: Paul Boyd I've been called worse Having another look, I think I would be inclined to make two biggish changes. 1- lose the two sidings at the bottom, or move them to behind the platform. That would be more prototypical. 2- flatten the run-round loop (template 5 on Alan's box file). You'd need to be careful with radii though. I think looking at it overall, it's all too curvy, and gives the impression of trying to fill the space with track. Have a look at the attached box file and see what you think- it's a bit rough, mind! Attachment: attach_749_1064_Drophill_Amended_2 .box 327 posted: 8 Mar 2010 21:08 from: tony polman opps. sorry paul. thanks for that. the 2 sidings you`ve repositioned were intended as a loco yard. would it of been common practice to have such a yard close to the` paying public`? unfortunately, as i`m sure applies ...
43. Despair
... -COLOR: #ffffee"You can't be all things to all people, and I think you have to accept that a small number of people will not come to terms with the program. I for one would very much rather you spent your time developing the program rather than spending many hours holding the hands of a very small minority of buyers. I would also hope you could spend some time doing what you enjoy (building railway models?) style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffee"I can't see Microsoft giving me that level of assistance with Access or Word. style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffee"Allan Ferguson Martin Wynne wrote: Dear all, From time to time I receive an email like this, and I've just received another one below. The sender made the subject line "Despair", but I'm not sure which of us feels that in greater measure, because I just don't know how to answer. He writes: Hello Martin, I've spent so much time on this now I am really wondering if ...
... Hi Martin, I welcome the move to open sourcing Templot, however I am confused by what seems to be two separate OS versions which are different from the main Templot which you continue to develop as a closed-source project. My understanding of OS is that the whole product is open-sourced including all the build methods etc. In such a model everyone is able to contribute and you in effect would become one of those contributors. In my opinion having two separate versions that are not part of the main product roadmap gives little incentive to participate. This link may provide further info on the open source philosophy- especially the section Understanding Community Expectations: http://opensource.com/article/17/6 /what-know-you-open-source-your-project John Last edited on 12 Sep 2019 07:01 by John Clutterbuck posted: 12 Sep 2019 09:23 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, Thanks for your thoughts. The original motivation for open-sourcing Templot was to ensure that it remains available if the ...
45. Private messages
... would have thought that you had by now realised that successful business folk faced the marketplace and attuned their products to consumer demand.... Hi Brian, What did I do wrong? You said you didn't like receiving private messages and I explained how to turn them off. Puzzled, Martin. posted: 21 Jul 2010 23:24 from: Brian Lewis What did you do wrong? You have created, or participated in, a system that has no print button. Surely the whole point of computers is that they give access to information that can be printed out in hard copy? And, come to think of it, why does this message writer not have a spelling checker? But do not worry Martin. As ever, I have no doubt that the usual retards who think you are brilliant will soon be rushing to your defence.... :-) Brian Lewis Martin Wynne wrote: Brian Lewis wrote: There you go again Martin, with your, 'Its my train set and if you don't like it, just go ...
... using a traverser instead of all those points posted: 30 Jun 2020 18:53 from: Igor Kurgan I did not even know what a traverser was up til now!Good looking idea, but i am afraid not for me, i would like to drive in and out the loco with rolling stock, sorry.(have some fantasy about the aa20 and my great grandfathers loco 6300 series dutch) But great thought! learned something new yesterday and today. There are not much videos about that subject, but enough to give me an idea. Thank you!@ Phil, I am sorry to report after some days of thinking and experimenting, bolting the strips together is a tad to much, in m3 it is not going to work, sorry. It is to big for 1:32 scale and 2 mm rods are not affordable. Screwing it AL together...(keep on reading( was not a success either, sorry, but i tried really!)) The "bending machine" wont let go of me, ...
... topic: 752 Saving user preferences posted: 5 Mar 2009 09:28 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, Bruce Wilson wrote: However, I do like the suggestion made of having Templot remember the last user settings. OK, I give in. I have never understood the importance of saving user preferences. I seldom use the same ones twice, and compared with an hour on Templot and hundreds or even thousands of mouse clicks in a session, half a dozen clicks at the start to change a few settings seem insignificant. Especially compared with the great advantage of starting from a known repeatable condition every time -- which also makes it much easier for me to provide user support. But I've been asked for saved preferences so often that I give in. In the next pug I will include the option to save some of your settings. But I need to know which ones -- I can't do every single thing that might be changed in Templot (although I can add more in each subsequent pug). So if you would like ...
48. Another one lost
... your designing a trainset. Another I tried called Xtrkcad which I didn't have a clue. I have the Hornby HVR programs but they're very primitive and you can only use their components. I found this program called Scarm which seems simple enough a fairly straight forward but taken me a while to grasp, I'm sure there are many different tools etc but I've not figured that out. Eventually looking at these boring track design programs not being able to figure out anything or get it to do what I want makes my brain melt and give me a headache so I turn back to paper. One other program called Templot is supposed to be quite good but this is probably the worst of all of them, I just found myself looking at the same point on the screen for at least an hour trying to figure out how to use it despite constantly looking through forums, pages and instructions I still failed to figure it out. I'm sure it would be a good tool to use since you can apparently print out full layout plans and build your track work on ...
... directly. Wine has its own equivalent directx functions, and therefore plays the FBR videos fine. Which makes it a bit of a mystery why it won't work under Crossover on a Mac, which is only a Wine installer after all. Have you tried using Winebottler instead of Crossover? It may make a difference, and it's free: http://winebottler.kronenberg.org I shall continue to attempt to establish a workaround which doesn't involve digging out my old W7-based laptop. You could try installing Linux on it? It might give it a new lease of life, and we know the FBR videos play on Linux+ Wine. regards, Martin. posted: 5 Mar 2015 23:49 from: Martin Wynne Dave Summers wrote: The .MOV and .MP4 files play fine as you would expect but certainly lack the crispness that you would expect. Please don't distract yourself by worrying about us Mac users! Hi Dave, I'm not distracted but I would like to get to the bottom of the problem, because Wine plays FBR videos fine on Linux. ...
... the edge, you find it works it's way under the chair by capillary action, mainly around the edges, which is where the chair and sleeper end up being joined. This is easily strong enough to keep chair in position; if by any chance it isn't you just flow a bit more solvent. Because the chair is mainly joined around the edge, if you need to adjust it, it is fairly simple to slip a sharp blade under the chair and ease it off, without damaging the chair. I'd suggest Ian gives it a go with recommended solvents and sees what he thinks. I'd also suggest he does a few inches or so of plain track first before dealing with the (slightly) more complex world of turnout construction. Cheers Nigel posted: 21 Dec 2011 12:36 from: Martin Wynne workev2000 wrote: The turnout kits are plastic chairs and plastic sleepers, and include track guages which I think from reading the replies above are not to OO-SF standards (but to OO-DOGA); so where do I get ...
... I've come on a long long way from those early days with Templot ,to my slight frustration I couldn't re create the first of the two diamonds at the north end of the platforms(top right on the plan) that comprise the line from the down Platform across the upline to the goods shed. I've been able to create diamonds else where but none of these has been on a transition curve. Do I need to first make a turnout, get that aligned and then create a half diamond after that? Can anyone give me some pointers or tell me where I can read up on this(ideally an illustrated version as I'm not too good with just words alone!) I've attached my current box file. As you will see I've moved the goods shed lines out of the way temporally and the new siding running between the up and down main lines is not yet connected at either end. Any guidance would be much appreciated Kind regards Andrew Attachment: attach_2020_2601_Yeovil-Platforms-tidied.box 364 posted: 22 Dec 2014 19:45 from: Martin ...
52. A3+ printer
... sure about 0.2mm, but I'm not sure about that with A4 either. Flat enough, yes. Wouldn't the same error on a larger distance get a more accurate percentage? Maths is not my strong point! But... But if you can measure A3, it's easy. Set the template grid to say 25mm squares, print without calibration, and measure the grid. Calculate the calibration factors and enter them manually. Do a test print to check. I think I must have have long forgotten that method! I'll give it a go, thanks! How old a version was that method used? I got Templot in April 2001, version 0.68c (he says, checking his email archive!), but I don't remember how printing was calibrated way back then! I no longer have the CD, not that it would work anyway without a lock release code. It would have been fun to play with it again though! Cheers, Paul posted: 1 Dec 2020 20:49 from: Rob Manchester Hi Paul, Thanks for the ...
... ? posted: 27 Apr 2016 21:06 from: RK Hello, I've put a couple of small O gauge layouts together in recent years, one using Peco track and points, the other using Peco track and Marcway ready-to-use point work. I'm now about to start on my big long term layout and have decided to take the plunge and have a go at hand-building all the scenic trackwork. Now this is something I've never done before, so I'm hoping somebody may be able to help and give me some guidance. I've used Templot to draw out the track plan and make sure everything works, I'm lucky in having a large area to use, fortunately. But before I start spending time on the detailed aspects and actual building, would anyone be prepared to look over the Templot file for me and check for any major mistakes I may have missed? Its things like: will signals fit between adjacent tracks, and whether coaches may catch on curves etc.. There are a few places where I have used diamond ...
... due course. Regards Raymond posted: 11 Apr 2011 16:32 from: Brian Nicholls Raymond wrote: That looks most interesting Brian. I shall use the pdf, have a go at an irregular diamond and reports back in due course. Hi Raymond, Many thanks for the quick response, I look forward to your report in due course. Hope the PDF file helps. All the best, Brain Nicholls. posted: 12 Apr 2011 07:48 from: richard_t If and when* I get a moment, I'll give your version a try. As with mine the list of instructions looks large, so I hope people aren't put off of trying either version. Once you've done one or two it becomes a lot easier, and it's a great way to learn about using partial templates. *It might be tomorrow as we have BT here... hopefully with faster broadband... we'll see. Last edited on 12 Apr 2011 07:49 by richard_t posted: 12 Apr 2011 13:31 from: Raymond Hi Brian, ...
... to learn the whole thing. I've yet to attempt a slip or a tandem turnout, simply because I haven't needed them, but I'm confident that if I should need them I'll be able to tackle them; there will be fair amount of work involved, but with complex items that's to be expected. A thought. The scale I work in, 3mm/ft, is a modeller's scale; if you want something you build it, as there's nothing ready built available (although there's a lot of components and kits which give you a hand). The thing about being a successful modeller is that you need the willingness and an appetite for trying things out; give it a go, in other words. This doesn't suit everybody; some people want it all done for them, they really want something like the offerings from say Bachmann in 4mm/ft. I suspect it's the same with Templot; some people really need to stick to Peco, and some have trouble even with that. Cheers Nigel posted: 14 Mar 2015 15:09 ...
... me. However, it's too much of a coincidence that the only significant change between 091a and 091b is the support for multiple monitors. All the reports refer to Bootcamp, I don't know if the same problem exists with Parallels. Dave, I sent you a lock-release code for your Parallels installation. Have you tried it? It's in a PM because Comcast is refusing to accept my emails to you. It seems you may be able to solve the problem by upgrading the graphics card driver. Alternatively, if you give me a few hours I will get a Templot version out with a bypass for the multiple monitor initialization, for you to try on your Macs. regards, Martin. posted: 29 Aug 2007 00:10 from: Cynric Williams Martin I'm not sure if it is the dual monitor support because of the XP problems i have had, I don't think XP likes the virtual machine it keeps requesting a new activation, I am thoroughly hacked of with Windows and WGA, I only install it for Templot and Turbocad I will ...
... preference....and you go to such care to look after the colours when printing Cheers posted: 9 Apr 2013 20:22 from: Martin Wynne Hi Mike, Paul, As a matter of interest, why do you use black& white rather than grey shades? That uses very little more black ink and provides a much clearer template print. regards, Martin. posted: 9 Apr 2013 21:10 from: Paul Boyd Hi Martin I set my ancient Canon i850 to use Fast mode by default. Grey shades gives a dithered, fuzzy output whereas B&W still gives a crisper print, although the inline, low-res image may not be that clear. 105_091601_090000000.jpg Grey on the left, B&W on the right. I haven't changed the rail infill setting, but on the B&W image there is no infill (which is what I want), whereas on the grey image I would also have to remember to change the rail infill to blank as well as the timbers. It has to be said though ...
58. Large layout
... would make the process easier, please let me know. Martin, Our local Staples Office Supply Store has a 44" inkjet printer which I use on occasions. VERY FEW occasions because of the cost! I just print to PDF_Create like I would to any other printer, first telling PDF_Create that it cannot change the scale of the drawing (it likes to make things fit the paper) and specifying the paper size (most recently 36" x 96") and resolution (300 dpi seems to work well). This gives me a .pdf file, sometimes a huge .pdf file, which I copy onto a flash drive and carry to the store. They plug the flash drive into a USB slot on the printer and out rolls my drawing. Simple! The catch? Fifty cents USD per square foot for a B&W print, over three dollars per square foot for color. Changing subject; I really like what I can see of the TDV, especially the sketchboard. I cannot wait to try it out. and Tony.. ...
... W wrote: but any turnouts will have N-gauge flangeways and not be compatible with the 00 ones. Hi Tony, That's not the way to go, because the scales will be mixed -- a recipe for a total mess. Ian, ignore all the N gauge settings. For the narrow-gauge set to 00-SF and then change the track gauge to 9mm. You can do that at gauge> modify current settings>, or you can create a custom gauge/scale setting. That will also give you a common rail on one side. cheers, Martin. posted: 14 Sep 2019 18:08 from: Tony W Hi Martin. That was what I was trying to imply, obviously not very clearly. Regards Tony. posted: 16 Sep 2019 08:27 from: RedgateModels Martin Wynne wrote: Tony W wrote: but any turnouts will have N-gauge flangeways and not be compatible with the 00 ones. Hi Tony, That's not the way to go, because the scales will be mixed -- ...
... connect with the outside of the switch heel. I'm modelling the Caledonian and looking at the distance between the switch heels and the stock rails in the pointwork in the pictures of Brechin station trackwork in this message in a thread in the CRA forum... http://www.crassoc.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f =6 &t =415&p =2466&hilit=boxing#p2466...the distance would appear to be around the width of the rail, or about 2.2mm in P-32, which would give more than adequate clearance for the back of the flanges. Any comments? Jim. posted: 5 Nov 2015 14:39 from: Nigel Brown Jim Thinks it's a common problem. I'm into 3mm finescale, and generally move the switch heel at least one sleeper spacing towards the frog. In fact as far as I remember to be on the safe side I use two sleeper spacings (Haven't built any for a bit). Cheers Nigel posted: 5 Nov 2015 15:09 from: Jim Guthrie Nigel Brown wrote ...
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