ScaleSeven Template library

[Daifly]

On Western Thunder today a post was made regarding the availability of S7 turnout/plain track turnouts.
I replied:
Hi Michael

As S7 webmaster, your idea has considerable merit and I will contact Martin Wynne to establish if he is happy for that to be done.

The potential downside is that there is a huge potential range of timbering patterns, switch types, crossing angles etc. However, some form of generic L/R straight (e.g. A5, B6, B7, B8, B9, C10) library could be created. Although it would provide a quick-start option for S7 track building, it is the huge power of Templot to create templates of almost every conceivable configuration that is its great strength. From a curved single slip to a custom tandem turnout, the possibilities are endless so it rewards taking the trouble to learn the basics.

I'm also a MacBook user and used to run Templot via Crossover but, frankly, it became both expensive and a PITA. I still have my old Windows 7-powered laptop from the days before I saw the light and drag it out whenever I neeed to do some Templotting.

Dave

So Martin, do you have any objection please?

Regards

Dave

 

[Martin Wynne]

@Daifly

Hi Dave,

Sure. You can do anything you like with Templot output except claim your own copyright on it.

But thanks for asking.

Bear in mind that if you supply a library of PDF files from Templot, you lose the option to do a printer calibration for accurate printing.

If your members want some basic standard REA bullhead turnout templates, the better option is to print them directly from Templot. S7 is in the quick list on the gauge menu, so it is literally only a few clicks to print out some standard templates. Maybe post this video link on Western Thunder:

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

cheers,

Martin.

 

[Daifly]

Many thanks Martin

I'll post as suggested.

Dave

 

[Daifly]

Martin
I will also include your text and link above in the S7 template library to persuade users to do things properly!
Dave