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... file for a piece of track to test my new "super-detailed" chairs. Unfortunately there is so much detail in the chairs that the file was enormous and Shapeways couldn't handle it. I will have to make them a bit less detailed. I think it's mainly caused by all the fillets. They do make the rendering look very pretty but they are probably invisible when printed at 1:76 anyway, so off they come. Regards, ab posted: 1 Aug 2017 03:06 from: Andrew Barrowman I simplified the three bolt chairs and ordered samples in both sintered nylon and FUD (Frosted Ultra Detail) for comparison. I'll also print some in PLA on my printer. Here's the rendering: 2983_312156_480000000.jpg posted: 1 Aug 2017 03:55 from: Martin Wynne That's looking very good Andy. You do realise that my reference to daylight showing through steel keys was in jest? Do I understand that you are now planning to make these 3D prints available commercially? Do Peco know about this? Martin. posted: 1 Aug 2017 ...
... That probably needs another listbox to show the top-level folders. And a combobox to select the drive. Yes- Lazarus has no drive box (and for the usual cross-platform reasons- only Windows has the concept of drives) so you are going to have to create one of those too. Alternatively, how about putting the top level folders AND the drives as levels in that one box- such as Windows does (or did). Like this: 3620_050122_190000000.png This solution: Does the job saves screen space simplifies the interface (1 less label, 1 less combo box), and is cross-platform-friendly Do you want to look at this? Or shall I do a bit more with it? I confess I am still don't see the benefit of re-creating Delphi controls when we already have a perfectly workable solution with what Lazarus provides (unless I have missed something, of course). Sorry, but I could find any enthusiasm for doing this- it feels like a move in the wrong direction. I ...
... file size restriction. Jim. Attachment: attach_2929_3534_BOX-FILES.zip 15 Last edited on 22 Oct 2019 09:14 by Jim Guthrie posted: 26 Oct 2019 07:10 from: Graeme Thanks, Jim, I was the TENTH person to download it!!! Cheers, graeme posted: 26 Oct 2019 07:21 from: Graeme Martin, I just spotted a note in the code that PNG is deprecated in the viewer. Is this a good time to drop it? No problem if not, but a chance to simplify the code is always a good thing. Actually I would have expected PNG to be the preferred format. What was the rationale behind the choice? I also wondered why there was a choice in the first place? Does it affect the user in some way which format these images are shown in? Cheers, g (Yes, I AM still alive. The bicycle with trainer wheels turned out to be more of a one-legged drunk on a unicycle, but progress IS being made Not quite ready for Jim's .box ...
... Nov 2018 19:17 from: Andrew Barrowman Hi Martin, I'm assuming we'll be able to randomize the rotation of the screw heads. Seriously, looks good. Before you go too much further, if you can generate a complete model we can easily find out file size etc. Obviously a lot of the detail you are adding won't be visible at small scales but it will be visible in the larger scales. Striking a reasonable compromise might take a bit of testing. I think it might be possible to use Meshlab to simplify/reduce facets on a model. That might allow you to put lots of detail into your models and use Meshlab to post process the file according to the scale, but I'm probably talking rubbish. Every time I try to use Meshlab it gives me a sore head Cheers, Andy posted: 24 Nov 2018 19:31 from: Martin Wynne Andrew Barrowman wrote: Hi Martin, I'm assuming we'll be able to randomize the rotation of the screw heads. Seriously, looks good. Before you go too much further, ...
... , Your problem with uploads is that you are saving the screenshots in JPG format. JPG should never be used for computer graphics -- it is intended for photographs and scans only. Always save screenshots in PNG format -- output> export a screenshot... menu item. The file will be smaller and the image will look much better. Are the tutorial videos for the tandem and slip turnouts still relevant to TDV? These look quite advanced. Yes. Often the later Templot versions include extra functions which eliminate or simplify some of the video stages, but the video can still be followed as shown if preferred. For example TDV now supports gaunt turnouts which simplify creating the middle V-crossing in tandem turnouts. More about that here: message 9841 If I just use simple turnouts and diamond crossing for now can these be converted at a later stage? Yes, provided you take some care: For tandem 3-way turnouts the switches must be staggered far enough to allow full opening of the second switch blades behind the first turnout rail ...
... those other dimensions are used only in the DXF 3D export function to simulate the rail. A further question. How do you generate a url such as the one in your response? :- message 4981 Which points to a single message in a thread. Right-button click on the link provided for the purpose, and then Copy Link Location or Copy Target Location: 2_062333_480000000.png Then paste it into your message. There is a further trick. If you edit the URL to be view_postx instead of view_post, you get a simplified page display: message 4981 regards, Martin. posted: 7 Aug 2010 12:04 from: kenbec Hello Martin, Thanks, Right-button click on the link provided for the purpose, and then Copy Link Location or Copy Target Location: Then paste it into your message. There is a further trick. If you edit the URL to be view_postx instead of view_post, you get a simplified page display: This will reduce the size of MY OWN MANUAL considerably and make things a lot neater at the same time ...
... say I found it easy to use on them, especially the clunky format for the A-Z Index. 2. An embedded version in Templot itself in EWriter format, with content updated from the server every time Templot starts up. When it works I like it, and it provides additional interactive program functions not possible on the web version. But there are problems with the zoom settings and window size on different monitors. It can be very frustrating to get it just right for system you are using. 3. A simplified basic interactive viewer in the program which can't be updated between program versions, mainly for Linux/CrossOver/Wine systems which don't support the EWriter format. On top of that we have the internal Help notes in the program with PHP redirection options which have never yet gone anywhere, and two video formats. It won't have escaped your notice that despite all the above options, or maybe because of them, the actual content in the new Templot Companion is still very sparse, and for most information it is still necessary to ...
... few clicks, almost as easily as selecting a ready-made one. However, you can in fact do what you want now. Just scan the C&L templates and insert them as picture shapes on the trackpad. you can even curve them to any radius using the image wrapping function. Here I have created a curved crossover using C&L templates that way. I have overlaid the equivalent template in Templot, but you don't have to do that: s4soc_b8_curved_crossover_1.png I increased the track spacing to 7ft-way to simplify the chairing at the centre just for this example. It's necessary to use the transparent option where the images overlap. Here is part of the printed template output -- a fully chaired curved B8 crossover in P4: s4_soc_b8_curved_crossover_print_1 .png Don't forget to tick the option to include picture shapes in the print output (it is off by default). There are functions on the background shapes dialog to let you twist the picture shapes into alignment with the adjacent tracks, via the notch. If you load these C&L templates ...
... Cut Templates posted: 23 Nov 2009 14:47 from: Donald MacLean I have seen posts on the forum regarding availability of laser cut sleeper configurations for complex track sections. (C& L) My (convoluted) question is this. As 'printed' templates can be developed showing only inner stockrail faces and crossing vees, is it possible to derive CAD-type (DXF?) machine readable outputs of specific point formations so that 'physical' templates could be cut out of wood or plastic of appropriate thickness? This would simplify the accurate fixing of the outer rails and crossing. I realize that this would only benefit those who are content with using a sub-set of 'standard' templates. In my case straight B-6s, and curved B-8s. But as I will need about thirty sets of points on my 'new-and-improved' layout it would appear a cost effective way of proceeding. [I am using Canadian 'FastTrack' filing jigs to prepare the crossing vees and points planing.] Many moons ago, when ...
... and move as one, (it would also be really cool if you could lock the end point as well, and the curves and lengths auto updated, but I suspect that would be a lot of programming!), rather than then having to rejoin everything afterwards, and find out it still wasn't quite right. 3) Autorouting. Click on a start peg, an end peg, and the s/w routes the track according to your preset rules on spacing, clearances, minimum radius, etc. 4) Simplified processes. For instance, something like transition curves requires lots of button presses and options. How about a wizard or dragable box that lets you set the start point and end point of a transition curve then does the rest automatically. If it's not quite to your liking you can then edit it manually, but I suspect most would be happy with a default setting. These are just a few ideas, I have many more! ;) ), and I appreciate they probably would be for V3.0/4.0, rather ...
... but not much. Move it down a bit further, and you then have room for a run round loop for the branch on the branch platform if you want one. (b) If you follow (a ), you can then reverse direction for the exchange sidings, so that they're fed off the branch platform, or its loop road if you have one. This means they're facing the right direction for collecting by goods trains which are heading for Exeter. (a) and (b) together would I think simplify the layout while making operation easier. (c) you probably then have room for a small loco shed if you want one in one of the two top corners, possibly with room to stable the autocoach if you want to. (d) re the goods yard, you could just lead a couple of sidings off the goods loop heading right, in front of the platform, which would simplify things. If you adopt (a) then the goods yard could lead off the station approach, which would be in ...
... scale Peco flexi track is not much dearer per meter than 2 lengths of rail. Given Peco track in 7 mm is better than H0/00 track is it worth the effort. With rail at 2.70 per meter £2.20 when bought at 100 lengths at a time) and a yard at £6 is it cost effective in£ 's let alone when you add in your own time? I have used copperclad/metal spacers to lift rail above the sleepers when building turnouts in and around the common crossing, to simplify the common crossing building whilst still using chairs. Works very well I might add posted: 11 May 2015 15:46 from: Templotter Thanks Hayfield for the reply. Very glad to hear someone has done this. Yes I fully intend to use flexi track but would like the increased strength for pointwork quite apart from the reduced hassle threading the myriad of chairs used. What material/thickness did you use for spacers? Thanks again, Don posted: 11 May 2015 17:13 from: Hayfield Don If you are ...
... topic: 1545 Admin: Templot Licence Terms posted: 19 Jun 2011 22:53 from: Martin Wynne The next Pug version of Templot will include several new export and display options for Templot track plans -- PDF files, image files, metafiles, sketchboard drawings, and a new simplified output option called diagram mode. Accordingly it makes sense to rethink the licence terms for the use of Templot. Providing it relates to your own personal hobby use of Templot and it is not done by way of trade or otherwise for financial gain, all restrictions on the publication, distribution, sharing and copying of Templot-derived material are withdrawn with immediate effect. That means Templot vector files (PDF, DXF, EMF) may be uploaded to your web site, attached to messages on web forums, given to friends on CD or USB stick, sent by email, etc. Templot raster images (PNG, etc.) may be freely published on web sites, in magazine articles, exhibition guides, etc. However, I would be grateful if ...
... both by half the amount. But it's generally better to leave the tighter radius undisturbed and modify only the easier one. I could do a bit of Jing video? A 90-degree curve between straights has a bit of a train-set look to it. At the very least you need some transitions, and ideally not exactly 90 degrees. regards, Martin. posted: 7 Apr 2009 16:09 from: Andy G Hi Martin, I'll give that a try. To be honest the example I gave was simplified to avoid confusion, we are using transitions though at one end of the layout the track does bend through 90 degrees over a distance of about five feet- compromise of building a roundy round in a limited space, and this is the end Jim Summers keeps using a photo of! Photos of the layout are here, Slattocks Junction. All of the front track has to be replaced as it has proved impossible to paint the sleepers and whilst the goods yard was drawn on Templot the mainline predates the use of it. ...
... Hayfield wrote: Geoff Any progress on this project? Hello Hayfield -- I'm in the process of redrawing the original Holborn track plan using an SE&CR plan. The original LC&DR plan I used must have been more theoretical than actual as I could not get enough clearance for a couple of switches in tandem turnouts where they were very close to the crossings, and I could not align the connection to the loco yard at the top to match the actual arrangement. I will have to adjust the SE&CR simplified track arrangement to match it to the original LC&DR layout. I'm not happy to use the 1890 OS map because of the incongruous arrangement of the entrance trackwork off Ludgate Hill bridge. However, while I deal with two other projects progress has temporarily halted. When I'm happy with the overall plan, I may need Martin's further help when I come to detailing the K-crossings and other similar features! Regards Geoff posted: 21 May 2019 16:38 from: JFS Hello Geoff, Not sure I follow why ...
... Hi Howard, At present Templot has no mechanism to save program preference settings. These or any others. The only exception is the grid settings, which were recently kludged into the .box file purely to keep the peace around here. A full user preferences option is on the list and is frequently asked for. Unfortunately it's a massive task -- I suspect those who keep asking for it have no idea what they are actually requesting. Several months work at least. I purchased an XML component with the hope that it would simplify the task, but so far "simplify" isn't the word which comes to mind. Personally speaking, I have no idea why it's so important to some users. I have been using Templot in its present form for over 10 years now without feeling any great need to save preferences. It takes only a few clicks at the start of a session to set things up how you want them, and often that's not the same as you wanted them before. Perhaps it is knowing how much work it would involve that ...
... doable I think. I will try adding some more and see how it goes. Anyone else? There is increased room for the visible area of the eastern junctions, which should look very impressive. regards, Martin. posted: 25 Jun 2008 06:42 from: Paul Hamilton Wow! Thanks Nigel and Martin! Some previous work on this design was developed by others primarily with a focus on prototypical MR/LMS period operations (ie minimimum facing points etc) and suggested the following schematic. This eliminates the slip and simplifies the details 2A and 2B with the inclusion of simply catch points also at these locations. I will eliminate the short siding from detail 3 and altered the pointwork slightly in detail 1 from what was originally shown. Attachment: attach_292_458_RevisedLayout.JPG 2036 posted: 25 Jun 2008 06:55 from: Paul Hamilton Additionally the following has been developed to aid operational planning and signalling with work having commenced on the construction of the operational and illuminated semaphores in line with the diagrams. There is a small area to finalise signalling wise on the the ...
... a start. Nigel Hello Nigel Thanks for posting the photo of the almost complete coach. Bags of character and nicely done. What sort of couplings are you using incidentally? Kind regards Andrew On the pic the pockets for the scroll irons look a bit heavy; in the flesh I don't notice them. The couplings are B&B, which I like a lot. They can be a bit fiddly to assemble but I find one soon gets the hang of them. If one isn't going to turn stock it's possible to simplify the process by having a loop at just one end and the remote uncoupling latch at the other. If one isn't interested in the remote uncoupling feature (which allows you to uncouple at one spot then push the vehicle to where you want it) then you can omit the latch entirely. The couplings come ready-blackened, which is useful. Nigel posted: 28 Dec 2020 00:16 from: Andrew Duncan Nigel Brown wrote: On the pic the pockets for the scroll irons look a bit heavy; in the ...
... , and, looking at the state of the track alongside the engine, engineering work is planned in the not too distant future that will allow the redundant diamonds (are there a coupe of slips in there too?) to be removed during routine work without an additional extra occupation. Remember in those days closing the line was avoided at all costs, rather than at the drop of a hat as it seems to be these days! Is not this Wimbledon? In which case it is simply that the track layout is being simplified, because all of the branch lines at Wimbledon are still open (although one is now part of Croydon Tramlink). John posted: 3 Feb 2008 05:28 from: BeamEnds John Lewis wrote: BeamEnds wrote: My 2p would be, going by the date, that the line to [insert location of choice] has been closed by that nice Mr. Beeching, and, looking at the state of the track alongside the engine, engineering work is planned in the not too distant future that will allow the ...
... 2016 20:43 from: RichardS Hello Martin, thank you for your reply. I don't think it is necessarily easier to align over AR than a map. It seems to be essentially the same process. But what using AR meant was that I could create a 'free-hand' drawing to fit a specific baseboard while ensuring that the curves I created where not less than the minimum I specified. Hellesdon to scale was, as I discovered, going to be far too big so what I have done is shortened and simplified the principal and I know it will fit my baseboard. Yes I could have sketched the same thing but I'm not the world's greatest draughtsman and that would still need scanning and scaling. My problem with Hellesdon (which I was otherwise quite pleased with) was where things joined up. I will have a look at the swell function, which I had tried to use but without a transition and see how that impacts the latest manifestation. The printed templates are superb. Regarding Hellesdon I'm grateful for your offer but yes, ...
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