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101. Length of track
... topic: 899 Length of track posted: 17 Jul 2009 15:22 from: BruceNordstrand I did a quick search with no results (probably bad search terms) so I will ask instead. Can Templot tell me the total track length in a given plan? I ask as I would like to decide whether to go flex track for everything but turnouts or stick with handlaid on wood ties. Knowing the actual track length would let me work out the total number of 3' flex track pieces I would need.... Cheers Bruce posted: 17 Jul 2009 22:37 from: Jim Guthrie BruceNordstrand wrote: I did a quick search with no results (probably bad search terms) so I will ask instead. Can Templot tell me the total track length in a given plan? I ask as I would like to decide whether to go flex track for everything but turnouts or stick with handlaid on wood ties. Knowing the actual track length would let me work out the total number of 3' flex track pieces I would need. ...
102. more Xplains
... smoothly. Regards Charles posted: 25 Jul 2019 16:10 from: Kenilworth59 Hi. I agree, Xplain feels right. Cheers Paul posted: 30 Jul 2019 02:44 from: Martin Wynne Thanks for the comments. Although I haven't made a final decision, I have now updated the Companion page with an Xplain instead of the video, see: http://templot.com/companion/catch_points.php cheers, Martin. posted: 30 Jul 2019 14:31 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, It looks good in terms of learning how to insert a catch point. It won't all fit on my screen at once though. I am running a 27" monitor at 1920x1080 and you can't get both the Xplains controls and the Templot menu bar etc on the screen at the same time. Pressing F11( in Firefox) to switch to full screen gives the same result. Rob posted: 30 Jul 2019 15:12 from: Martin Wynne Rob Manchester wrote: Hi Martin, It looks good in terms of learning how to insert a catch ...
103. Half-scissors in P4
... templates and create a gap in a rail: message 3967 regards, Martin. Attachment: attach_550_819_outslideslip.box 380 posted: 17 May 2009 18:35 from: Martin Wynne Borg-Rail wrote: Here is outside single slip in P4, may not be perfect but it was good enough to get the job done as you can see elsewhere on the Forum. Hi Phil, Stephen, Phil, your formation isn't actually an outside slip -- the usual meaning of a slip requires the rail to pass inside the diamond. The usual term for what you have there is a "half-scissors". The side road is completely clear of the diamond, and if there was a similar road on the other side it would be possible for both side roads to be occupied simultaneously. That isn't possible for a (double) outside slip, like this: double_outslip.jpg regards, Martin. posted: 18 May 2009 08:33 from: philchudley Thanks guys for the very prompt and informative feed back, thanks Martin for the clarification. The photo is exactly what ...
104. Help with a 3 way
... may be my mathematics is wrong but on my drawing the outside radius should be 42 but on your plan it was 119" the middle radius was 48" and the bottom one is right Say it might be my mathematics or understanding, but if someone could let me know that would be great. Thanks again Josh posted: 25 Oct 2009 19:45 from: Paul Boyd Hi Josh There's a couple of issues here. The first is that prototype track doesn't have a radius as such- a turnout will be expressed in terms of the crossing angle and switch type. Not withstanding that, I've attached an image showing the three radii you're after overlaid on top of each other. The second issue- you can see that the crossings between the 42"& 36" (approx 1:14), and the 36" and 30" (approx 1:12) are very shallow. I really don't think this will work in any OO standard, and there's no way I would attempt it even in P4 with its smaller crossing gaps. ...
105. Despair
... 44 from: allanferguson Martin style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffee"I and no doubt hundreds of others have got to grips with Templot; it took a while, and I'm still discovering new tricks, but Templot does what I want it to do, which is probably different from what many others want it to do. style="BACKGROUND-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 ...
... topic: 487 Single slip template problem posted: 12 Jul 2008 21:32 from: its_all_downhill Having mastered the basics of Templot now and am comfortable creating easy plans with points I am now trying to create some more complicated plans. I am trying to create a single slip and have been using the vidorials and making a step by step list from them but no matter how hard I try I cannot get the check rail on the inner side of the slip to fit. Not sure if these are the right terms correct me if I am wrong. I have attached a pic and the box file for people to kindly advise me where I am going wrong? This is in Z Gauge so don't know if this has any bearing.. The rest looks right but I could be wrong there too? Regards Tom Attachment: attach_319_487_sstest3.JPG 1106 posted: 12 Jul 2008 21:33 from: its_all_downhill ..and box file Attachment: attach_320_487_sstest3.box 355 posted: 12 Jul 2008 22:58 from: Jim Guthrie its_all_downhill wrote: Having mastered the basics of Templot now ...
... the 80s stuff. The current speed limit through the crossing is 40, while in the old photos you can just make out an old yellow 20 limit sign under the signal for the crossing, presuming and only a presumption that the crossing was sharper in my time period, and so the crossing isn't as long as it appears on the current mapping sites or planning portal. Not that I'm wholey convinced by the accuracy of the PP map though. Jim wondered whether the crossing could be something like a BH6 if thats the correct term, as its hard to tell from the photos even counting the sleepers on the flickr cl50 photo. Kind regards posted: 27 Jun 2009 09:29 from: Martin Wynne davelong wrote: Jim wondered whether the crossing could be something like a BH6 if thats the correct term, as its hard to tell from the photos even counting the sleepers on the flickr cl50 photo. Hi Dave, Not sure what Jim means by BH6. I'm getting a bit confused -- could you provide links to which pictures you mean? ...
... ", as I always intended I should. Throughout that period producing documentation for the inexpert users of the software was a central part of the activity, in particular "getting started" documentation to get users actually using the software for something useful, as well as documentation for support of more demanding projects. I think this worked, in the sense that we had a large number of users applying the software, with every indication of success, and with a moderate level of queries easily handled by our advisory service. So in terms of providing documentation I think that by and large I know what I'm talking about. If I was in Martin's position, I would do exactly what he is doing today, which is providing a vast, varied, flexible and structured pool of documentation through the Templot Companion. It is nonsense to say that there is no documentation; it is there, it wasn't there when I first started using Templot, I've just had another look at it, and I think it's superb. It has been structured with care, it ...
109. Index
... , I can't give every single detail of every single thing every time. I shall include Richard's links and any others posted now, using the existing Index format and just as soon as I can find a couple of hours free. However, I am not yet ready to release an indexing utility program because I have not finalised the format of the Index. The last thing I want is to ask folks to help and then find that their time has been wasted. 28.04.2009 is less than 12 months ago, and in Templot terms that is quite recent. I think this one answers itself, define the purpose of the Index and then say to yourself why make the job more difficult to the extent that the additional work will probably cause the whole thing to be too much work. Net result Index falls into disuse – no Index. Remember KISS. Yes, but if you look at the Contents tab, you will see that it contains the very "How To..." section which Brian has been asking for. I'm not sure that ...
... the pics Cheers Bruce Attachment: attach_589_897_Picture_9.png 514 Last edited on 12 Jul 2009 03:53 by BruceNordstrand posted: 12 Jul 2009 03:51 from: BruceNordstrand Whoops, double post- Martin, please delete when you have a spare moment. Last edited on 12 Jul 2009 03:52 by BruceNordstrand posted: 12 Jul 2009 09:23 from: Martin Wynne BruceNordstrand wrote I managed to find something similar on Google books, these are commonly called lap turnouts. Hi Bruce, 2_120341_100000000.jpg A "lap" turnout is the American term for what is known in the UK as a tandem turnout. They are quite common here, although now less so than in steam days. There is a video showing how to create one in Templot. Download it from: http://www.templot.com/martweb/videos/3_way_tandem.exe There is a detailed guide to what is happening in that video in this message: message 4150 and the full topic is at: topic 707 If you go to the site search page and enter "tandem" you will find many other ...
... should be able to do it with a slew. Have you tried selecting a mode 2 slew, for which you can adjust the slew factor by mouse action? Over what length/angle of turn do you want to link these circles? Is this a loop on single-track or increasing separation on double-track? regards, Martin. Thanks- I'll look at that message. I didn't realise I can adjust the slew factor, I'll have a play with that. I'd like the divergence, if that's the right term over 3500mm if that's possible (Scale7 now). It's an increasing seperation on a double-track, a lot like the stations on the line from Manchester Victoria to Wigan (i.e. Swinton- where I've had to do some work recently). But I'd like it all on a curve to fit the space I've got. From looking on the platform one line is straight through, where-as the other diverges around the platform. double-edit: use tinyurl for the link to Swinton posted: 24 Jan ...
... . regards, Martin. Hi Martin, Further to your earlier reply, please find attached herewith, a WMF file showing my proposed layout, which will be built to Scale 7 standards. If it helps at all the layout as drawn is fitted on a base board which is 4572 mm long by 1366 mm wide maximum. As additional background information, the layout is based on a fictitious South Eastern Railway goods only docks branch c.1896, serving the River Thames. Obviuosly modelling such an early period will present it's own problems in terms of track formation etc, but we'll cross that bridge after I have managed to successfully import the basic track plan to Templot. Regards, Dave Yates Attachment: attach_820_1162_WLS_EXPORT_11-07-10.wmf 209 posted: 12 Jul 2010 22:32 from: Martin Wynne Brian Lewis wrote: Also DWG files are a much better option. Any chance of being able to export these please Martin? Hi Brian, The DWG format is proprietary to Autodesk Inc and very expensive to license. There is an "open dwg" format, but ...
... topic: 388 Commercial use of Templot posted: 27 Mar 2008 19:19 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, I have recently had several enquiries from builders of bespoke trackwork about using Templot in their work. As you know if you did read the licence terms for Templot before agreeing to them, commercial use of the Templot program is not permitted. However, for members of Templot Club I have made some concessions to the licence terms. I have now written up the details for reference at: http://www.templot.com/martweb/licence_concessions.htm I'm sorry it's written in a rather stroppy tone -- it's necessary to avoid misunderstanding. If you need more information please contact me. Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Commercial use of Templot about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first-time visitors. indexing link for ...
... Andrew Barrowman Thanks Martin. I have the M1 dimensions. Just need to create the model. I'll need it in other places anyway. I would imagine the SP is just a bit shorter. That wouldn't be difficult. The prototype is slightly uncertain Probably BR Scottish Region. The three hole S1's probably exclude the GWR. Regards, Andy posted: 16 Jan 2018 05:42 from: Andrew Barrowman Another one Because of the overscale flangeways, the load bearing "vee's" in the K-crossings (is that the correct term?) in my single slip are barely supported on timbers. I could re-position the timbers to support the vee's properly, but the timber pitch will probably be out of spec and it's going to look a bit weird. I suspect this is where we have to use a bit of modelers license and fudge the vee support, but I'm open to suggestions. posted: 16 Jan 2018 08:37 from: Martin Wynne Andrew Barrowman wrote: Because of the overscale flangeways, the load bearing "vee's" in ...
... have avoided me missing some of the changes. (Live and learn. Live and learn) Version Numbering This really does not belong here, but it needs sorting out before we go further, I think. In a sudden flash that it became obvious to me (which does not make it right of course) that we ought to keep the version numbers of OT the same as the version of T2 on which it is based. This would make it clear to users what they are using and what they can expect in terms of functionality. This system will work fine as long as OT is a subset of T2 i.e. has no new functions that are not in T2. Considering the contributions you have received so far, I don't think we need to worry unduly about this. Not for some while yet, anyway. I certainly will not be adding new functionality for the foreseeable. mecbox_unit.pas I would be happy to add in any changes you would like to send, though I would prefer to have the FV changes bedded in first. It's ...
... &L and the exactoscale range- including BH75 and FB etc. I am going to order a point kit. To be awkward I have decided to steer clear of plastic sleepers and will use plywood. After one or two kits I hope to be proficient to make my own from scratch- though for time reasons I will likely keep on with kits- but it is important to me that I KNOW HOW to make them from scratch. You obviously really know what you are talking about. I am lacking in the technical terms, which is not helping me- but I'm sure I shall learn them as I go along. In addition to track gauges (which I hope to get from C&L) I am going to use a set of ready made Ultrascale wheels to stick into a newly acquired Bachmann 40 (purchased specifically for its long wheelbase bogies) if that can run through track then I am sure anything will. I have designed a couple of "planks" in Templot- starting with simple straight track, then curved track, ...
... to use this FBR format for most of the new content, with only the more advanced technical stuff on static web pages. But that's not without its problems, the web video formats being in such a mess. FBR videos can't play directly on web sites, except on Linux systems. So at present we are running the few FBR videos made so far from within Templot itself on the watch a video menu list: 2_031329_240000001.png Which is fine as far as it goes, but clearly it is not suitable as a long-term arrangement. As the list grows it will become unmanageable, and none of it is properly indexed or integrated with the Templot Companion. Fortunately EC-Software have recently developed an improved embedding option for web sites, which means the Templot Companion can be delivered with Templot and run directly from within the program instead of in your browser: 2_031329_460000000.png This has several advantages. The FBR videos, and any other tutorial utilities I might write, can be run directly from here without needing to be downloaded. The window can be resized ...
... (possibly truncated) in the menu item, and you may need to click it to see the ID number. To see the template in the storage box, click show in box on its menu or press S: 2_081632_030000000.png To find any template in the storage box, click the show box list button, and then click the sort items on the box menu: 2_081704_050000000.png You can then scroll the list to find the one you want. Or click any of the find menu items above. You can then enter a search term: 2_081659_000000000.png regards, Martin. Attachment: attach_2109_2665_yeovil_revised_20 15_04_08_2100_41.box 225 posted: 8 Apr 2015 23:04 from: Andrew Duncan Well that was a much fuller answer then I was expecting and what's more I followed it from start to finish, which is very pleasing! So once again Martin thanks for your explanation. Kind regards Andrew posted: 14 Apr 2015 04:12 from: Martin Wynne Hi Andrew, I have taken the liberty of using your file to illustrate the new dummy template option, see: topic 2671 I ...
... a bit of this location or another, I hope to base any layout around actual size (in scale) pointwork and trackwork which is why I'm looking for a suitably interesting (preferably cramped and curving) location in Scotland. Ariels thanks for the pointer. My modelling period is BR up to mid 60s. That article would indeed be fascinating though I'd be particularly interested to see pictures that show the sigalling as it was before 1957 replacement with colour lights. The map shows "Signal Bridge" in several places but whether that term implies semaphores, not colour lights, I don't know. posted: 21 Jun 2019 13:56 from: John Palmer Julian, the signalling diagram in Raynar Wilson's book (as re-published by Peter Kay) represents the Sykes electro-mechanical installation dating from the early 1900s. This was replaced, it appears, by installation in 1933 of a Westinghouse Style L power frame, at which time colour light signalling was also installed. So it would seem that the re-signalling in 1957 to which you refer can ...
... been impressed with its capabilities. Things like turnouts on easements and right hand turnouts that curve left seem to be something that no other software package can do and practices that are not uncommon for prototypes that I (will someday) model. I'm excited about Martin's decision to begin an open source project for Templot. I know a little about software and hope to contribute to that effort. I manufacture and sell knuckle couplers in my spare time as Sergent Engineering and I recently placed my coupler designs in the public domain to ensure long term availability. I wish more companies would do the same rather than just letting their specialty products die. I'm also excited about the 3D printing conversations taking place. I have been 3D printing and investment casting couplers for about 15 years. I have often wished I could design trackwork in something like Templot and then 3D print it. I think technology is finally to the point where that is practical. Pleasure to meet you, Frank posted: 7 Aug 2018 18:21 from: Phil O Hi Frank, Welcome to the ...
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