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topic: 1547Platforms in TDV
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posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:11

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Martin Wynne
 
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Here's an example of the new real > platforms... function in the Templot Development Version (TDV).

This is the workpad view. Several templates have had platforms added. The widths have been adjusted and some of the edges have been set not to show in the final output (they then show dotted on the pad). The template order has been set so that the platforms overlay each other in the required sequence:

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I then used the new output > export a file... function to create a large PNG image file, 6000 dots wide. The tracks are drawn in the new output > diagram mode style instead of detailed templates. This is just a small part of it:

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Then in a graphics editor program such as PaintShoPro, I resized it to 900 dots wide, with this neat result:

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These image files from Templot can be opened in any graphics/drawing program to have the full details of your layout added. And when it's ready, you will be able to do the same thing in Templot's own new sketchboard function with the added advantage of instant updating of the track plan.

So you now have the choice of detailed construction templates, or a neat layout plan for display, and you can swap between them as you wish.

If you are not yet a member of the development group and would like to try out these new features and help me test them, see:

 topic 1510

You also get the chance to create and use irregular diamond-crossing templates. :)

regards,

Martin.

posted: 20 Jun 2011 23:21

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Nigel Brown
 
 

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Martin

Great stuff! The diagram mode should have lots of uses, and the platform facility will be appreciated.

Cheers
Nigel



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