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Problem resizing windows in 5.1.2a
Bill, There was quite a bit of work done on resizing in V5.2, and while I would not say it is perfect, but it has improved a lot - especially for large layouts have the worst of it because (as you sug
Bill, There was quite a bit of work done on resizing in V5.2, and while I would not say it is perfect, but it has improved a lot - especially for large layouts have the worst of it because (as you sug
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Adam Richards
· #11882
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5.2.0Beta3.0-1
#beta
We are in transition this week between a Beta 3.0 and a GA (where we are waiting on Linux builds - hopefully by this weekend). For now, Beta 3.0 is here - https://sourceforge.net/projects/xtrkcad-fork
We are in transition this week between a Beta 3.0 and a GA (where we are waiting on Linux builds - hopefully by this weekend). For now, Beta 3.0 is here - https://sourceforge.net/projects/xtrkcad-fork
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Adam Richards
· #11879
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sleeper spaces
#HowTo
This parameter override scheme was set up as Gauge/Scale specific (and not by track piece) many years ago and "ties" in XtrkCAD were never described as accurate. The fact that it has not been an issue
This parameter override scheme was set up as Gauge/Scale specific (and not by track piece) many years ago and "ties" in XtrkCAD were never described as accurate. The fact that it has not been an issue
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Adam Richards
· #11878
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XtackCad no response on mac when opening
Darell, BTW - In V5.2 that shouldn't happen because if a prompt window is used, the splash window will be removed early. Adam
Darell, BTW - In V5.2 that shouldn't happen because if a prompt window is used, the splash window will be removed early. Adam
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Adam Richards
· #11875
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sleeper spaces
#HowTo
There is an normally not set group of configuration settings read from the xtrkcad.ini or xtrkcad.rc file in the working directory The section is called "tiedata-scalename" (e.g., "tiedata-009") and t
There is an normally not set group of configuration settings read from the xtrkcad.ini or xtrkcad.rc file in the working directory The section is called "tiedata-scalename" (e.g., "tiedata-009") and t
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Adam Richards
· #11874
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XtackCad no response on mac when opening
Darell, it is possible that behind the splash screen there is a window that is asking you “proceed?”. It can be smaller than the splash and the splash is always “on top”. You may be able to make progr
Darell, it is possible that behind the splash screen there is a window that is asking you “proceed?”. It can be smaller than the splash and the splash is always “on top”. You may be able to make progr
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Adam Richards
· #11869
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Input error - track segment not on path
#beta
#Parameter
Couple of pointers about Update Turnouts and Structures - 1) The names must match. If you updated the label of the turnout or structure - it will fail to find it 2) The endpoint count and their positi
Couple of pointers about Update Turnouts and Structures - 1) The names must match. If you updated the label of the turnout or structure - it will fail to find it 2) The endpoint count and their positi
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Adam Richards
· #11847
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Does a custom parameter file need to be included with an exported .xtc file.
Only if the modifications needed are to add/replace or augment with (new) elements from the parm files. Moving or Deleting existing elements, or Joining, or Adding flexible track elements, or Draw ele
Only if the modifications needed are to add/replace or augment with (new) elements from the parm files. Moving or Deleting existing elements, or Joining, or Adding flexible track elements, or Draw ele
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Adam Richards
· #11842
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Input error - track segment not on path
#beta
#Parameter
Peter, The N-Kato-Unitram file is shipped inside the product itself. Go to File->Parameter Files->Library and search for Kato. The Unitram file should be listed. Hit "Add" and then "OK". The old parm
Peter, The N-Kato-Unitram file is shipped inside the product itself. Go to File->Parameter Files->Library and search for Kato. The Unitram file should be listed. Hit "Add" and then "OK". The old parm
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Adam Richards
· #11839
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Does a custom parameter file need to be included with an exported .xtc file.
In short, yes. The .xtc file does not depend on parameter file contents, the elements are all copied/cloned into the layout. Adam
In short, yes. The .xtc file does not depend on parameter file contents, the elements are all copied/cloned into the layout. Adam
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Adam Richards
· #11836
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+Topography
#background
This is a hangover from the days when XTrackCAD was born. Those of long memory may recall that early graphics hw support had to use a limited "palette" of colors. You could have any color you wanted b
This is a hangover from the days when XTrackCAD was born. Those of long memory may recall that early graphics hw support had to use a limited "palette" of colors. You could have any color you wanted b
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Adam Richards
· #11833
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Mouse cursor issues Beta 3.0-1
#beta
#Windows
The deal is we have to pick between some imperfect solutions as we navigate between platforms and windowing systems. The situation of cursors and their behavior as they move between what are actually
The deal is we have to pick between some imperfect solutions as we navigate between platforms and windowing systems. The situation of cursors and their behavior as they move between what are actually
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Adam Richards
· #11829
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Beta 3.01 Error when Grouping - No Endpts
#Bug
Known bug at Beta 3.0 - all groups with no tracks are complaining - fix already pushed to BSF. Adam
Known bug at Beta 3.0 - all groups with no tracks are complaining - fix already pushed to BSF. Adam
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Adam Richards
· #11824
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Track elevation labels
#Bug
Fix pushed for both Bezier and Cornu Tracks to place the elevation in the middle. Adam
Fix pushed for both Bezier and Cornu Tracks to place the elevation in the middle. Adam
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Adam Richards
· #11823
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XtrackCad will not open High Sierra 10.13.6
Bill, Glad you got going - now you just have the bugs to contend with! Users have found a couple of good ones, so once we have them fixed, we will get to a Beta 3.1 out. Adam
Bill, Glad you got going - now you just have the bugs to contend with! Users have found a couple of good ones, so once we have them fixed, we will get to a Beta 3.1 out. Adam
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Adam Richards
· #11822
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Track elevation labels
#Bug
Quite right, just Beta 3.0 so far. I think you mean "Track Elevations" not "End-Point Elevations". Yes, there seems to be a problem with location of the Cornu track elevation (and I suspect the Bezier
Quite right, just Beta 3.0 so far. I think you mean "Track Elevations" not "End-Point Elevations". Yes, there seems to be a problem with location of the Cornu track elevation (and I suspect the Bezier
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Adam Richards
· #11821
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Hot bar usage
#HowTo
Let me restate, We don’t have drag and drop in the way users expect and we have never had. Drag and drop means you click on an object in one place and drag (without releasing) onto another part of the
Let me restate, We don’t have drag and drop in the way users expect and we have never had. Drag and drop means you click on an object in one place and drag (without releasing) onto another part of the
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Adam Richards
· #11812
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Hot bar usage
#HowTo
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Adam Richards
· #11811
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Hot bar usage
#HowTo
The HotBar does not support drag and drop (never has). Reasons are complex and besides the point right now. How to use it - Select an object in the bar. (Left-Click and release) <the selected item is
The HotBar does not support drag and drop (never has). Reasons are complex and besides the point right now. How to use it - Select an object in the bar. (Left-Click and release) <the selected item is
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Adam Richards
· #11807
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XtrackCad will not open High Sierra 10.13.6
Bill, It seems the service was disabled and not just unloaded. Please reissue the launchctl load command with the -w flag like this. /bin/launchctl load -w /Library/LaunchAgents/org.macosforge.xquartz
Bill, It seems the service was disabled and not just unloaded. Please reissue the launchctl load command with the -w flag like this. /bin/launchctl load -w /Library/LaunchAgents/org.macosforge.xquartz
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Adam Richards
· #11804
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