By selecting Options->Command->Default Command you can make Properties or Select the command that XtrkCAD returns to after Reset (ESC). In addition, if in Select Mode, you can use "?" on any object to

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Is there any way to make XTrackCAD stay in "select objects" mode? When I use the program, I have to constantly switch from "object properties mode" back to "select objects" mode. Thanks, Bart p.s. tha

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You also use a Parallel Line with 0 Separation . Then use Properties set the line width. One caveat: Parallel Line on a Cornu Track creates it as a PolyLine which is not smooth like a regular Curve Tr

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Center track could be done by making the track "dual gauge" which is supported in V5.2. 1. You parallel the base track with another track of half-gauge (so I'm guessing Z for N) on top of the current

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Adam and crew, while talking about track lengths and sleeper spaces, is there a way to incorporate the N Fleischmann 9119 Flexi Rack track specifications into the Flexible track drawings? https://www.

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Thank you, Adam! That is a very comprehensive answer

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This would be for D&RGW and RGS style: [tiedata-Gn3] length=3.8 width=0.394 spacing=1.2

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Re: fixed radius curves I use the Circle Track command for this. Set the desired radius and then drag the circle around on your layout. Then use the Join command to attach to the circle (turning it in

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Peter, The way the prototype/carpart/car situation has evolved over time, is complex, and it has been that way for a reasonable time. The basics are that every car/loco has to have a prototype that it

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Finally found that file...seach in Parameter dialog did not bring it up, I had to show file names and scroll down till I found protoam.xtp - just loaded it, restarted XtrackCad and it works! Thank you

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Dwyane, where do I find this file?

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I added a little feature to the Add->Curve where you can add a precise "requested radius" that you are aiming for into a box at the bottom when you select the command. Then when you drag the curve end

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Peter, Load the proto-am file then all will work.

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Ok, I'm stuck! I'm trying to add a locomotive and a car to the trackplan I have. I have followed every instruction I can find and have loaded the default Atlas Diesel Locomotive and Kato rolling stock

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I found an issue that we were reading the tie parms over and over for every track!! Fixed pushed. On 5.1, drawing open ties is inefficient but should not be noticeably so unless there’s a lot of track

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You can also turn on Track Descriptions (Options|Display) which will label each Predefind Track (Turnout and Sectional Track) Dave

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Cliff, Welcome Aboard! Parameter Files The parameter files are enabled by File->Parameter Files->Library. You can search for Peco, for example, select the ones you want and select and "Add" them. Once

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For the curve radius I draw it close to the desired radius, then use Properties dialog to set the radius.

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Hello! I recently discovered this program and decided it would be helpful for drawing out my HO Scale layout I'm starting in my basement. I've gone through all of the Demo's, but still have some quest

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Adam, thanks for explaining. I tried the tiedata thing you proposed. It worked, but slows the program startup even with smaller lay outs a lot. Its ok. I do not realy need this, exept when printing ou

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