... the mouse actions to adjust the ruler, you don't have to keep going back into the menu. Just click the mouse action icon to toggle between the two ends: 2_241310_590000000.png If you lose the mouse action by needing to zoom, press BACKSPACE to get back to the last mouse action. You can drag-pan the trackpad while a mouse action is in force using the middle mouse button. There are several similar toggles between two related mouse actions on that icon. For example F6 on the 1st or 2nd radius in a transition, or moving the start position or length of the transition zone. cheers, Martin. posted: 24 Feb 2018 21:58 from: JFS Martin Wynne wrote: JFS wrote: Where on earth does it say Alt Right click: Alt Left Click does the job? Hi Howard, Here: Ha ha! I confess that somehow inexplicably slipped my attention But I'll tell you what- this has proved a very useful little thread- I am learning something new with every post! I am sure I speak for others ...

... with a run-round loop beyond the station platform. A couple of sidings are to be positioned behind the station which have exited off the run-round loop via a trailing 3-way. As per my sketch. 3181_061647_390000000.jpg You can see from the attached box file that I am trying to create the return curve off the mainline into the loop. I need to also install a trailing 3-way almost directly off the turnout from the mainline. I managed to create the return curve using the S-curve reverse transition function but once aligned with the loop the track join was right where I wanted to install the 3-way. Can anyone offer any guidance as to how I can achieve my aim? Thanks, Scott Attachment: attach_3123_3732_Save_1.box 52 Last edited on 6 Aug 2020 21:53 by ScottW posted: 6 Aug 2020 22:44 from: Martin Wynne Hi Scott, You had an instant reverse curve in the running line, which didn't look good. I moved the turnout template 25mm to the right so that I could create ...

... 45 mph.. I would like to try to figure something like that out, but then, putting an unbalanced cant on the inside curve is 'doable' as well. See attached and let me know what you think. Luis Leistikow New Berlin, Wi. USA Attachment: attach_1635_2274_2_Deg., _45_mph, _Curve_With_248 '_Easements_90_Deg ._C_of_D.box 315 posted: 29 Jul 2013 15:15 from: Martin Wynne Hi Luis, Your 90o curve can be done with 2 templates rather than 3, if you wish. Starting with the first transition template, set its length to 45o: geometry> swing angles (in degrees) ... menu item. Then put the fixing peg at the far end (CTRL-1 ), and tools> make mirror on peg menu item. Templot can create double track at 14ft centres and create the required transition curves for you. For each template, delete to the control and then: tools> adjacent track centres... and set 49mm (14 x 3.5mm). tools> make double-track TS ...

... has a 9ft switch and a 1:4.95 V-crossing. The linking roads are straight, so in order to complete the design in Templot you need to do some additional work to terminate the turnout curves at the V-crossing. You could use partial templates as shown split at the fine point (CTRL-4). The pink template is a 1:4.95 straight half-diamond, again split at the fine point. Or you could instead do it all in one template by putting a zero-length transition-to-straight at the fine point. Either way however, using a regular crossover like this is not the best design and is very wasteful of space: 2_031930_100000000.png You can save about 100mm (4 ") in 4mm scale and have an easier radius in the Y-turnout by making a curviform crossover instead, as shown in the lower part of the diagram. In this case the straight turnouts are B-7. I did tools> make return curve to create two overlapping curves. I then created a ...

... -spaced timbers. If you want exactly to match Andy's Proto87 templates for timbering, it will need some further timbering adjustments. regards, Martin. Attachment: attach_994_1390_modified_file_for _bruce.box 259 posted: 25 Feb 2011 20:27 from: Martin Wynne BruceNordstrand wrote: that threw track alignment out in the tipple area (the three parallel tracks to the left). I followed your instructions (notch on FP etc) and this is what I got.... Hi Bruce, er, 4a. If the turnout is within a transition zone, adjust the zone position markers back to where they were before (SHIFT+ CTRL+ F3, or[ key). I did that on the templates I uploaded earlier. regards, Martin. posted: 26 Feb 2011 01:03 from: BruceNordstrand Martin Thank you very much for modifying the turnouts to true US style, very much appreciated. You must cringe sometimes when you see what people are doing with your software Thanks also for the suggestion of upping a few of the turnout sizes, I will look ...

... topic: 1228 Installing diamonds and slips where one road is curved throughout the crossing posted: 2 Sep 2010 23:09 from: TonyHagon Hello trackfriends My next project is a two track main line, and includes a trailing siding which is transition curved throughout. I need to install a slow line parallel to the main line which is single slipped to the curved siding. I don't know how to install a half diamond to include the curved element of the turnout side. Any help gratefully received.. the image below shows how far I've got so far (ignore sleeper spacings, I have only used plain track to work out where the curves etc will go..) Best regards Tony Hagon (p.s. this project has been in inception since 1980!)1876_021808_160000000.png posted: 3 Sep 2010 00:00 from: Brian Nicholls TonyHagon wrote: Hello trackfriends My next project is a two track main line, and includes a trailing siding which is transition curved throughout. I need to install a slow line parallel to the main line which is single ...

... topic: 1096 Just have to give kudos to Martin posted: 5 Apr 2010 05:40 from: BruceNordstrand Well, I have finally got the hang of things and am now going great guns on Templot. So far I have completed all the levels on my new RR- the town, staging, lower branch level and upper branch level. I have mastered (so to speak) the various transition options including playing with 1st and 2nd transition zones and the basics of track laying onto background scans. I probably do it a little differently than most in as much as I lay out curves and straights first and then insert turnouts where required. Still haven't confidently got to grips with the whole notch and peg thing yet, just use the basics. So a big kudos to Martin for writing Templot, it has finally succumbed to my whims and allowed me to visually see my track full size plus have a fantastic base to build upon- no more fixed number straight turnouts where they aren't welcome! Cheers Bruce posted: 5 Apr 2010 11: ...

... rails etc being built with the Vees after the first stock rail. All using the appropriate gauges of course. From what I've seen, current thinking advocates setting the Vee up first followed by the check rails and then stock rails. I cannot see the advantage of doing it this way as the slightest error in alignment of the Vee will result in overall misalignment of the point. My method of putting the stock rail in first anchors the overall alignment and the rest follows to suit. I should mention all my points are on transition curves. My question is to all you point builders out there is what is your experience, to Vee or not to Vee? And a second question; I have seen a method which initially appeals to me of using soldered rivets say every fourth/fifth sleeper with plastic cosmetic chairs in between. Has anyone had experience of this method? Derek posted: 11 Mar 2010 14:42 from: polybear Norman Solomon puts the stock rail in first.... HTH Brian posted: 11 Mar 2010 15:06 ...

... the prototype, there is a distinct reverse curve into the down loop, so I think I need to move that point further back, as increasing the ruling curvature through the station has resulted in it being almost straight. Also, I appear to have the platforms too wide, so some "tweaking" will be necessary on TEMPLOT before track is actually laid. Best wishes for a successful year of modelling in 2014 Richard1763_031114_300000000.jpg posted: 6 Jan 2014 12:08 from: Richard_Jones Hi Martin, Can I pick your brains on transition curves?- as I mentioned in my previous message I'm indicated I was going to "tweak" the curve between the down main and down loop which is formed by template 87- I've also moved the turnout (86) forward and used the "s curve transition" on 87, without knowing what I'm actually doing (! !!)- but this looks a bit better, even if I'm not convinced of the alignment between 86& 87! I know the photos of the actual station may give a false ...

... starting with one piece of track, insert a turnout, adjust it, split off the plain track, insert another turnout, etc. etc. Maybe that's an idea for a competition. Hi Jim, Bruce, It certainly is possible, and here's a video to get you started on that way of working: http://www.templot.com/martweb/videos/flash/starter/em_starter.html For a large layout it is probably better to do as Paul suggests and lay out the sweeping curves first, using the "make transition" function between them. That way you know everything is going to fit and your radius constraints will be met. You can then insert turnouts in the templates and continue as in the video to create each area of pointwork. But before doing any of that I would strongly suggest playing about with individual turnouts in the control template. Curving them; extending them; shortening them; trying different combinations of switch and crossing sizes; printing them out. That way you will have a much better understanding of what is and isn't ...