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posted: 22 Nov 2008 16:24 from: Martin Wynne
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If you have never watched it, or need a reminder of the basics, this starter video is worth a look: starter_sketch_video_trans.gif  In less than 5 minutes it covers all the most common mouse actions and track planning functions: F3 approach length F4 overall length F5 size F6 curving F7 shift F8 rotate F10 swell CTRL-F6 snake CTRL-F9 roam insert turnout swap end-for-end invert handing make simple crossover make split make branch track Note also that this simple track plan is created without any direct use of the full peg and notch functions, or the F7 snapping function. I made this video originally as a guide for Russ to show how to create a track plan over his sketch. Only later did it dawn on me that it makes an excellent introduction to the basic track planning functions in Templot, and may be a better place to start than the out-of-date "track plan" tutorial. I have re-compiled it using the latest version of Camtasia, which means that you can now pause and re-start playback at any frame in the Flash format by pressing the keyboard spacebar (provided you first click on the image to focus it for keyboard input), in the same way that you can with the downloaded Camplayer versions. This now makes the Flash format much more convenient for use as a stop-start tutorial. regards, Martin. |
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posted: 22 Nov 2008 16:48 from: Raymond
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Martin, That was very instructive and I learned a few things, like F5 for the future. Thanks Raymond |
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posted: 22 Nov 2008 19:23 from: David Higgs
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Martin, An excellant starter tutorial. All I need now is a scan of BR(W)Moretonhampstead and I will be occupied for the forthcoming holidays! Regards, David |
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posted: 24 Nov 2008 01:26 from: Nigel Brown click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Hi Martin Spot on. Very nice! Just one suggestion. You didn't actually cover the sector plate bit. Now there could be some interest in seeing how you did that. However, a simple run round loop is more common, and indeed is a very common requirement. I suspect most beginners will pause when they reach this stage and think "how do I actually do that?". How about a Part II video covering it? cheers Nigel |
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posted: 24 Nov 2008 03:44 from: Alan Turner
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Nigel Brown wrote: You didn't actually cover the sector plate bit.I think the reason for that is if you actualy construct a sectorplate for this layout you find it needs to be a lot lot bigger than the sketch shows. Alan |
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posted: 24 Nov 2008 16:54 from: Martin Wynne
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Nigel Brown wrote: You didn't actually cover the sector plate bit. Now there could be some interest in seeing how you did that. However, a simple run round loop is more common, and indeed is a very common requirement. I suspect most beginners will pause when they reach this stage and think "how do I actually do that?". How about a Part II video covering it?Hi Nigel, The idea of that video was simply to demonstrate the basic track planning methods, not to create any particular track plan. For visible engine release I think a balanced turntable is much more likely than a sector plate. There are two videos covering the creation of a turntable: turntable part 1 turntable part 2 For a hidden engine-release sector plate the same basic methods apply -- just make it a larger ring radius and build only half of it.  There is a finished plan "Mawley Oak" using a small engine release turntable on the Templot home page (scroll about half-way down): Templot home page The .box file for that is included as a sample track plan in the Templot program download: C:TEMPLOTBOX-FILES_85a_Mawley_Oak.box For a run-round loop, it usually means adding a second crossover, or alternatively make return curve. That wasn't included, so I agree a second video would be good -- preferably without the background sketch. But what is really needed is a full video to replace the old "track plan" tutorial. It's on the list. regards, Martin. |
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posted: 27 Nov 2008 20:08 from: JimH
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Excellent tutorial Martin, I learnt the F10 swell function which is quite handy. The more I use the software the more the mists are clearing and I suddenly have these "aha that's what that's for" moments! Regards, Jim |
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posted: 3 May 2010 14:29 from: David Higgs
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David Higgs wrote: Martin, Was it really 18 Months ago that I said the above, I've just got round to scanning a drawing of Moretonhampstead. Now to get it into Templot! Regards David |
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