Templot Infographic
catch points
how to insert a set of catch points
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Templot Infographic
catch points
how to insert a set of catch points
This Templot infographic shows how to insert a set of catch points, at a specified position within a length of track.
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The first task has been to create a turnout with a suitable short switch, and of the required hand.
Now the turnout needs to be roamed to the required position for the catch points.
this animation repeats - click the Play button when ready to continue
The catch points will be inserted at the switch position.
The exit track has been split off into the control template.
But we need the turnout in the control template, so we need to swap them.
you can skip this step by holding down the CTRL key when clicking the background template
snap to catch points
shortens the turnout to the switch rail joints
you can skip this step by holding down the CTRL key when clicking the background template
The exit track has been extended back to meet the catch points.
A double-blade set of catch points has been inserted at the desired location.
to create a single-blade catch point - click the Play button to continue
To convert this to a single-blade catch point we need it back in the control template.
you can skip this step by holding down the CTRL key when clicking the background template
unticked
finished single-blade catch point