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posted: 9 Jan 2012 18:49 from: r_wilton
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Another beginners problem! As part of my track plan, i have two parallel tracks on a shallow S-bend. I have created a simple crossing between these two tracks 2200_091340_160000000.png  and now want to convert one of them into a diamond crossing (and eventually a slip). The problem is if I use 'convert turnout to half diamond' 2200_091345_540000000.png  or 'make diamond crossing' I loose the parallel tracks 2200_091346_340000000.png  Am i asking too much, or, as usual am I missing something? Ray. |
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posted: 9 Jan 2012 20:28 from: Martin Wynne
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Hi Ray, You have found a bug in TDV. Thanks for reporting it.  Without the bug, you needed to make a ladder crossover instead of a simple crossover. The correct procedure would have been: 1. delete the unwanted lower template 2. delete the upper template back to the control template 3. click the tools > make ladder crossover > make regular ladder menu item, to create the diamond-crossing instead of the turnout. That works fine in version 091c even if the turnout is in a transition zone, as yours is. Unfortunately because of a bug it doesn't work in TDV in the case of a transition. I will get it fixed. (The diamond-crossings were completely re-written for TDV to introduce irregular diamonds). As a workaround in the meantime do this: 1. make a simple crossover again as you did previously. 2. geometry > notch > put notch under peg menu item. 3. template > convert turnout to half-diamond menu item. 4. geometry > peg positions > peg on TXP menu item (CTRL-5). 5. geometry > notch > shift onto notch menu item. 6. tools > make diamond-crossing menu item. Sorry about that, I will get it fixed for the next TDV update. regards, Martin. |
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posted: 9 Jan 2012 21:26 from: r_wilton
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Hi Martin. Sorry i've found you more work. The workaround worked a treat so not a problem. 2200_091621_250000000.png  Just need to convert it to a slip - but i'll leave that till after i've finalised the basic plan. Regards Ray. PS. Is there a list of abreviations i.e TXP etc. I haven't a clue what all these mean. |
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posted: 9 Jan 2012 21:51 from: Les G click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
r_wilton wrote:
Try templot companion " Gentle Geometry" You will find that there is a full description if you scroll through it. Les G |
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posted: 10 Jan 2012 23:23 from: Paul
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Hi Ray, watching with interest, I am trying to put together a tandem turnout, (I could get shot for this, for want of a simpler term a triple turnout.) I put this together for my own information , might help. Cheers Paul. |
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posted: 11 Jan 2012 00:22 from: r_wilton
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Hi Les, Paul. Thanks for the info regarding the abbreviations, what would be more useful to rookies like me would be a diagram, but I guess I'll get by without. Tandem turnout next on the agenda but busy with work for a day or two so won't get a chance to tackle it until nearer the weekend. Ray. |
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posted: 11 Jan 2012 06:03 from: Paul
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Hi Ray, I'm a rookie like you and know just what you are saying, I've only been going in Templot about a month and again I have made very rough notes on a printed turnout of the different terms which I have found most useful, unfortunately it is a hard (paper) copy and a long way from making it onto a downloadable file, so as a suggestion print a template and make notes as you come across items. Cheers Paul |
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