... 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 ticked by default so I imagine most users have done that. It means that Windows now regards all .box files ...

... topic: 1787 Templates in a storage box posted: 14 Jan 2012 21:42 from: grahambeare I have been given a box file containing some templates for LNWR switch and crossing work. I have read through all of the Templot Companion pages and I am still at a loss as to how to make use of the box templates. For example:- how do I print one template from the box? Where are beginners meant to start in regard to understanding how to use Templot? Thank you, Graham posted: 14 Jan 2012 22:25 from: Rob Manchester Hi Graham, Go to: http://templot.com/companion/ Start by clicking on either of the New User guides in the left hand menu. Rob posted: 14 Jan 2012 23:00 from: Martin Wynne grahambeare wrote: Where are beginners meant to start in regard to understanding how to use Templot? Hi Graham, It rather depends on what you want to use Templot for. Some beginners just want to print out some typical templates to practice model track ...

... from: Martin Wynne Jim Guthrie wrote: Is it possible to default to the file name you have loaded when saving a box file so that you can save an updated version without having to either type it in, or search for it in the File/Save dialog box? Hi Jim, Don't get me started on the evils of the Windows Document Model. Please don't overwrite existing files when saving. Templot keeps a rolling backup so there is no need to save files every few minutes. Save a file only when the storage box contains enough new work to be worth saving. And then create a new file for it. Leave the old ones until you are quite sure that you don't want them -- at the very least for 24 hours. They are not difficult to delete, you can do it without leaving Templot by right-clicking in the File dialogs. Of course it's your computer and if you want to overwrite existing files when saving data, that's up to you. But Templot is not going to do anything to facilitate that ...

... two tracks going to the traverser, you need a reason why the converge on each other towards the traverser, or have a staggered scenic break between the two tracks posted: 4 May 2017 13:21 from: Nigel Brown Just as a matter of interest, what sort of scene are you thinking of portraying? Looks to me like a small industrial yard or maybe a small dock. Only thought is that if you brought the scenic break beyond the double track forwards a bit you might be able to squeeze in a second storage track. But maybe that's squeezing in too much. posted: 5 May 2017 00:00 from: Josh C Hayfield wrote: John Only opened up the first plan, looks interesting and seem to remember seeing something similar before. My only comment is the two tracks going to the traverser, you need a reason why the converge on each other towards the traverser, or have a staggered scenic break between the two tracks Hi Hayfield. Thanks for your response, I have converged the tracks fro the through on the sector ...

... and scale i entered the from the previous session.... secondly how do i make an equal split turnout.... regards Danny posthumus posted: 25 May 2009 15:31 from: Martin Wynne DANNY POSTHUMUS wrote: Why doesn't Templot save my custom gauge and scale when I give it a name? Same with custom switches, or am I doing something wrong? Hi Danny, To save anything in Templot you must store a template containing it. Storing means putting a copy of the control template in the storage box. The control template is a transient design tool, you can't save it directly. To save your settings for re-use in future designs, store the template as a library template and save a .box file with your library template(s) in it. That's main> store as library template menu item. When you want to use those settings again, you reload or add the file into the storage box, select the template which contains them, click the button to copy it into the control template, ...

... topic: 16 Change the project title posted: 19 May 2007 18:55 from: 85a_forum Are you tired of Tunnel Junction or Town Central as your project title? Here's how to change it. The project title is also the title of your storage box. So first open the storage box by clicking the control> storage box menu item. Then on the storage box menus click the edit> box title... menu item. See the screen-shot below. A dialog then appears on which you can change the title to whatever you want. Do this after reloading your box data file, not before. Then save a new file containing the new title. Martin. Attachment: attach_9_box_title.png 298 posted: 9 Apr 2008 23:54 from: jeckardt What is the equivalent for 9.1c? Thanks, Joe posted: 10 Apr 2008 04:22 from: Martin Wynne jeckardt wrote: What is the equivalent for 091c? Hi Joe, The only difference for 091c is that the control menu is renamed main. Open the storage box ...

... print the current template showing on the monitor. Click the print> print the control template menu item, or press F11. You will find it helpful to click help> print F key chart menu item. All Windows programs I use have an Edit tool button with an undo option in it. I had to look around for yours. It is buried way down in the adjust option. Windows tool bars have File, Edit, View, Tools, etc. file, edit, etc., menus are on the storage box window. Click the storage box button on startup or main> storage box menu item. There is no global undo function. If necessary save a template file before making substantial changes. The undo/redo functions apply to changes to the control template only. There are 80 slots in the roll-back register for this. A quick way to access the changes is to hold down SHIFT+ CTRL and roll the mouse wheel to and fro. 3. I clicked the "Click-drag zoom rectangle" and ...

... popping back, I was beginning to wonder if you had fallen off your bike. To be honest, I did- several times. I re-started the work twice, but now sailing along smoothly. Cant wait to get out of first gear! Cheers, graeme posted: 28 Oct 2019 22:56 from: Martin Dobbins Graeme wrote: <snip>Yes indeed! Though I think a view from the whole community would be valuable. <snip> Things have changed a lot since this software was written, storage is inexpensive and processors a lot faster. I doubt very much that PNG would be required just to reduce storage space (!) but is it going to improve anything to remove it? Martin posted: 29 Oct 2019 00:20 from: Martin Wynne Martin Dobbins wrote: Things have changed a lot since this software was written, storage is inexpensive and processors a lot faster. I doubt very much that PNG would be required just to reduce storage space (!) but is it going to improve anything to remove ...

... V-crossings by design. There isn't any way to change that, sorry. The easy way to start a new template having a generic type V-crossing is to load a .box file containing one. Then click on it and select copy to the control/current template. Then shift it to where you want it and adjust it to the size or radius required. That's the way to save anything in Templot -- store a template containing it. Alternatively you can make such a template a library template in the storage box. Library templates are marked in green in the storage box. Load or add your .box file containing your library templates, on the storage box click on the one you want, and then click the copy to the control/current template button. Using a library template avoids having a template on the screen which isn't part of your track plan, although if it is outside the current page origin it won't get printed anyway. It's often handy to have a row of ordinary templates for copying, arranged along the bottom ...

... topic: 2998 Storage Facility? posted: 12 Mar 2017 15:49 from: Richard_Jones Hi Martin, Can you remind me- is there a storage facility on your server for box files etc?- I seem to recall uploading some of mine, and that would be really useful right now as my hard drive seems to have lost all my box and shape files! cheers Richard posted: 12 Mar 2017 15:57 from: Martin Wynne Richard_Jones wrote: Can you remind me- is there a storage facility on your server for box files etc?- I seem to recall uploading some of mine, and that would be really useful right now as my hard drive seems to have lost all my box and shape files! Hi Richard, Yes, see: http://85a.co.uk/forum/view_category.php?id=4 Be aware that you can't attach files to an empty message, you must have at least one word of text. More info: topic 835 p.s. Unless you deleted them your hard drive should still have your ...