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... the background shapes dialog. obtain to the control: This feature now includes a function to obtain the turnout radius of the background template as the main-road curving radius of the control template. This is useful when overlaying partial templates. This function is not available if the background template is plain track or contains a transition curve. switch labels: The significant rail locations within the switch on the printed templates are now labelled for clarity, and to prevent the marks being entirely obscured when the timbers are attached to the template: 2_301609_490000000.png If the labels are not wanted they can be turned off at output> output drawing options> element options... menu item: 2_301609_490000001.png radial end marks: These can also now be omitted from the output at output> output drawing options> element options... menu item. See above. rail options dialog: The rail options dialog for partial templates, at do> omit rails and joint marks (CTRL+ O) is no longer modal, and can remain visible and usable while working on the trackpad ...
... once the timbers have been attached to the template. The original intention was that users would print a second copy of the template for reference -- possibly on tracing paper so that it can be laid directly on the rail tops to check the alignments. However, I think it would be better if these marks were more prominent on the working template print, and extended beyond the timber outline to remain visible during construction. So in the next update I have added a new switch labels function to show these locations more clearly: 2_301609_490000000.png These additions will be on the printed templates and PDF exports only, and only when the output is at 100% size for construction. For experienced builders who don't want these extra details, they can be turned off in the output elements... dialog: 2_301609_490000001.png In the next program update. regards, Martin. posted: 30 Oct 2012 23:06 from: Paul Boyd Hi Martin That seems like a really good idea, and not just for the less experienced builders! It'll provide a useful double-check ...
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