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Problem downloading source 3 messages
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Hi Heiko That worked great. I downloaded and compiled it with no issues. Thank you very much! Regards, -Bob
Hi Heiko That worked great. I downloaded and compiled it with no issues. Thank you very much! Regards, -Bob
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Bob Kay
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Helix design measurement references 11 messages
#HowTo
Mike, Descriptions do exist for helix - as with all track descriptions it has to be turned on in Options->Display and you have to be at a zoom level less than the label scale. You can context right-cl
Mike, Descriptions do exist for helix - as with all track descriptions it has to be turned on in Options->Display and you have to be at a zoom level less than the label scale. You can context right-cl
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Adam Richards
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How to stay in select mode 2 messages
#HowTo
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
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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Adam Richards
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sleeper spaces 12 messages
#HowTo
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
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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Dave Bullis
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Shortcut Key Quick Reference 5 messages
#HowTo
Here's the command UI context table I have built so far - still in json, but to give an idea. Adam
Here's the command UI context table I have built so far - still in json, but to give an idea. Adam
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Adam Richards
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Bitmap export unusable for Gn3 railroad 4 messages
#iconsizes
#HowTo
Mine defaulted to 30 dpi. Setting it to 10 dpi did the trick.
Mine defaulted to 30 dpi. Setting it to 10 dpi did the trick.
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Russell Shilling
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Adding locomotives and cars 6 messages
#HowTo
Thank you, Adam! That is a very comprehensive answer
Thank you, Adam! That is a very comprehensive answer
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Peter Borcherds
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Mac Big Sur - Access to Folders Restricted 4 messages
#Mac
#HowTo
David, As the Mac Install instructions note, once installed, you need to Right-Click on the XTrackCAD program object in Finder and click "Open". This is another security feature of Catalina and up tha
David, As the Mac Install instructions note, once installed, you need to Right-Click on the XTrackCAD program object in Finder and click "Open". This is another security feature of Catalina and up tha
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Adam Richards
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Zoom function 3 messages
#FeatureRequest
#HowTo
V5.2 features-> Hit "c" for move center to cursor when over the layout. Make sure that Options->Display->Constrain Drawing Area to Room Boundaries is OFF, so that zoom works from the center spot of th
V5.2 features-> Hit "c" for move center to cursor when over the layout. Make sure that Options->Display->Constrain Drawing Area to Room Boundaries is OFF, so that zoom works from the center spot of th
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Adam Richards
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New User Questions 5 messages
#FAQ
#Parameter
#HowTo
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
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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Dave Bullis
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wishes for 5.2 windows: About Xtrkcad Icons 8 messages
#HowTo
#iconsizes
The menu text size can be scaled using normal gtk config techniques - i have posted the instructions a couple of times previously in the forum. Look for #systemfontsize tagged messages. Adam
The menu text size can be scaled using normal gtk config techniques - i have posted the instructions a couple of times previously in the forum. Look for #systemfontsize tagged messages. Adam
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Adam Richards
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Hot bar usage 9 messages
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In the Linux version of xtrkcad, I am not able to drag anything. In train control cannot add train cars to the track. I have to go over to my windows and drag and drop the cars onto the track. Sent fr
In the Linux version of xtrkcad, I am not able to drag anything. In train control cannot add train cars to the track. I have to go over to my windows and drag and drop the cars onto the track. Sent fr
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Joshua Rinehart
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Table Size 2 messages
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Jeff, The basics are these - the Layout size is really the entire space you are putting things into. (options->layout). Within that you place your baseboards, modules, bench work, etc. Most people use
Jeff, The basics are these - the Layout size is really the entire space you are putting things into. (options->layout). Within that you place your baseboards, modules, bench work, etc. Most people use
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Adam Richards
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How do you decrease the canvas size of an existing many layered XtrackCad file 3 messages
#HowTo
You might try Options|Layout and change the height and width dimensions on the form that pops up. (I’m using 5.1.2a on Windows 10 Pro). -- M. David Johnson mdj@...
You might try Options|Layout and change the height and width dimensions on the form that pops up. (I’m using 5.1.2a on Windows 10 Pro). -- M. David Johnson mdj@...
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M. David Johnson
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HOn3 track does not in my layout drawing 7 messages
#HowTo
#dual-gauge
#jmri
The C++ coded XTrackCAD parser included as part of the Model RR System is up-to-date WRT the current format of XTC files. It makes no attempt to create a "layout", since the Model RR System's Dispatch
The C++ coded XTrackCAD parser included as part of the Model RR System is up-to-date WRT the current format of XTC files. It makes no attempt to create a "layout", since the Model RR System's Dispatch
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Robert Heller
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How do you increase the canvas size of an existing many layered xtrack cad file 8 messages
#HowTo
Success! thanks! Do this step first. Key step to see the coordinate box then close and restart xtrack cad to have them take effect. =============== The meaning of Right-Click and Shift- Right-Click si
Success! thanks! Do this step first. Key step to see the coordinate box then close and restart xtrack cad to have them take effect. =============== The meaning of Right-Click and Shift- Right-Click si
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Mark Schneider
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Observation on Cornu Behavior - feature or bug? 10 messages
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Hi Adam, Thanks, that's a great explanation. I guess my "circle" trick was just another way to have a similar effect to the "pin" technique. The pin/circle just forces the middle of the curve to a par
Hi Adam, Thanks, that's a great explanation. I guess my "circle" trick was just another way to have a similar effect to the "pin" technique. The pin/circle just forces the middle of the curve to a par
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Jack Haverty.
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Beta 2 Hints and Tips - Icon Size 6 messages
#v5dot2
#HowTo
Hi Dwyane, I had to add those lines too Joost
Hi Dwyane, I had to add those lines too Joost
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Joost van der Waa
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is XtrackCad 5.1 incompatible with Kubuntu 20.04 [Qt]? 6 messages
#Bug
#HowTo
#linux
#systemfontsize
Dave has kindly posted a DEB file now - so the instructions using "alien" above are not needed.
Dave has kindly posted a DEB file now - so the instructions using "alien" above are not needed.
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Adam Richards
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ostrich locomotive - xtrackcad V5.2.0 Beta 2.0 2 messages
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Jacques, No that is a drawing order problem. The code doesn't today differentiate between Cars and Tracks - it is all one list and it draws it back to front. So a Car that was created earlier than a T
Jacques, No that is a drawing order problem. The code doesn't today differentiate between Cars and Tracks - it is all one list and it draws it back to front. So a Car that was created earlier than a T
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Adam Richards
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