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... points in loops and sidings, and clearances for lineside features such as signal posts and bridge parapets. This tool works in a similar way to the spacing-ring tool, and will often be used at the same time, so both tools are combined on the same dialog -- tools> spacing ring dummy vehicle menu item. 1. A dummy vehicle outline can be rolled along the control template alignment*, and copies of it can be left at various locations as required. This allows clearances to be checked: 2_031447_460000000.png 2_241739_190000002.png The solid outline shows the actual vehicle body dimensions. The dashed lines show a clearance envelope along both sides. The centre of the vehicle is also marked for convenience. The default sizes used are: body length: 65ft (780") body width: 9ft-3in (111") bogie centres: 46ft-6in (558") which are typical of the larger UK vehicles. The default side clearance is 6" on each side. These dimensions can be changed to whatever you want by clicking the dimensions ...
... hopefully some screenshots tomorrow. That took a bit longer than expected, but it has worked out quite well. Many thanks to Russell for starting this topic. The new dummy vehicle function is analogous to the existing spacing-ring function, and will often be used at the same time, so I have combined them on the same dialog: 2_231502_110000000.png A dummy vehicle can be rolled along the control template alignment, and copies of it can be left at various locations as required. This allows clearances to be checked: 2_241739_180000001.png 2_241739_150000000.png 2_241739_190000002.png The above screenshots show 7mm/ft scale vehicles on 1800mm radius (inner track), with 87mm spacing to 1887mm radius for the outer track. The solid outline shows the actual vehicle body dimensions. The dashed lines show a clearance envelope along both sides. The centre of the vehicle is also marked for convenience. The default sizes used are: body length: 65ft (780") body width: 9ft-3in (111") bogie centres: 47ft (564") which are typical of the larger UK ...
... several copies of the spacing-ring at strategic points on the screen, and receive a warning when any of them are infringed by the control template as you adjust it. For more information click the? help button on the tools> spacing ring dialog. There is also now a dummy vehicle tool on the same dialog. You can roll a bogie vehicle outline along the control template and check clearances for body overhang on double-track curves. You can also leave copies of that tool scattered about the track plan: 2_031447_460000000.png 2_241739_190000002.png More information about using the dummy vehicle is at: message 11596 regards, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Unable to remove symbol from page 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 search engines back to top of page Please read this important note about copyright ...
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