scruff video how do I get to the background template shown in the start of the video?

[Trevor]

Hello
How do I get a background template as shown in the scruff video at the beginning please?
I cannot figure how

video: https://flashbackconnect.com/Movie.aspx?id=FnGhGN5K7Oyz2BvrquboNA2

Trevor

 

[Martin Wynne]

@Trevor

Hi Trevor,

Are you asking how to create a background template?

Or how to make the chairs show on one of them?

cheers,

Martin.

 

[Trevor]

Hello Martin,
I just want to know how to get the background template showing in order to follow the video.
I have installed Win10 on a virtual machine in order to be able to follow things that other people do with templot on windows machines.I hit to many problems trying to learn about it and following it with linux.
I have managed to install and get the 3D tool to load as well. For 3D printing it was just not viable with linux especially with all the new features as it was impossible to know when or why things didn't work.
Thank you.
Trevor

 

[Martin Wynne]

I just want to know how to get the background template showing in order to follow the video.

@Trevor

Hi Trevor,

It's impossible to get started with 3D plug track without knowing the basics of Templot. I suggest you get that far first.

The basic ideas behind Templot track planning and the creation of background templates are explained here:

https://85a.uk/templot/companion/basic_working_methods.php

However, if you just want to follow the video, you can load the starting template using the attached BOX file.

cheers,

Martin.

 

[Trevor]

@Trevor

Hi Trevor,

It's impossible to get started with 3D plug track without knowing the basics of Templot. I suggest you get that far first.

The basic ideas behind Templot track planning and the creation of background templates are explained here:

https://85a.uk/templot/companion/basic_working_methods.php

However, if you just want to follow the video, you can load the starting template using the attached BOX file.

cheers,

Martin.

Hello Martin,
I seem to be forgetting stuff more and more these days which gets very confusing at times.
I just wanted to make it easier for myself to ensure things worked ok and to ensure I could follow what was being explained or shown by others who are using Windows.
Regards
Trevor

 

[Martin Wynne]

@Trevor

p.s. Trevor,

There isn't a button for the blanking length mouse action used in the video. If the keyboard shortcuts don't work in a virtual Win10 machine (anyone?), you can find that function in the menus at:

cheers,

Martin.

 

[Trevor]

Hello Martin,
I have installed Templot on an old Win10 machine. Using the file you provided I have managed to follow the scruff video fully. Am I correct in assuming I can create the background image shown at the beginning by using store/background on a current template?

 

[Martin Wynne]

Hello Martin,
I have installed Templot on an old Win10 machine. Using the file you provided I have managed to follow the scruff video fully. Am I correct in assuming I can create the background image shown at the beginning by using store/background on a current template?

@Trevor

Hi Trevor,
Yes that's right. To do that you can click the button with double orange down arrows

, or press the INSERT key on the keyboard.

You won't immediately see it, because the control template will be in front of it. You can drag that out of the way using the SHIFT & JOIN button (F7 mouse action).

But before you store it, you need to click this to switch on the chairs:

cheers,

Martin.