... in yards and sidings at low speeds. When a smooth flowing connection is needed for fast running lines, it is better to use use the make transition link function instead. For more explanation about the difference between these two functions, see: http://templot.com/companion/link_existing.php For more about creating a simple link, see: http://templot.com/companion/make_simple_link.php 2. When using maps as a background guide to track planning, it is sometimes difficult to see the track templates over the map: 2_221115_040000001.png Converting to a low-contrast image on a mid-grey background, and/or a negative image, can help a lot: 2_221115_040000002.png When working zoomed-in, the difference is obvious: original: 2_221115_050000003.png negative: 2_221115_050000004.png low-contrast negative: 2_221116_360000000.png These effects can be done in any graphics editor program, but now also directly in Templot. By mixing low-contrast and/or negative you should be able to get the optimum viewing to match the trackpad colour scheme in use, and not distract from ...