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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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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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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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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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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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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Hi Dwyane, I had to add those lines too Joost

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Dave has kindly posted a DEB file now - so the instructions using "alien" above are not needed.

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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

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It's also worth creating layers for the different room elements- walls, windows, etc. That way you can lock them so you won't accidentally delete them.

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The Parallel Track command allows you to create a parallel track to another track. The Parallel Line command (click on the little arrow next to Parallel Track) allows lines parallel to either tracks o

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The new Pan support allows you to Pan with Gestures/Mouse within Select Mode and not have to go to Pan/Zoom mode or use arrow keys. This allows you to manipulate the viewport without having to leave t

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Thanks again Adam I tried to install under win 10 on my dual boot desktop machine but when I went to Source forge I could not find 5.2 Beta to download. I went back and tried to do my helix like you s

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No, Dave, had no idea about that aspect. I don't think that I have ever used that. I always just follow the steps as demonstrated in the video. Is that how Dwyane took my Scalescenes XTI files and mad

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“Calculated” means “display the value”. All end points are calculated internally, but the intent was that this was to state this point was not “Fixed” by the user. Hints/Notes - Any track joint can di

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Sounds great, can't wait to see the release! By the way, one thing to note in linux... some systems count dual monitors as a single unit when queried (the 'desktop' size is this much, even if it's spr

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I added a Clone command that does a cut/paste in one and adds the new element offset by about 1/3” at the current window scale on each dimension. Because the new element is always selected after a pas

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My current project is a narrow shelf layout, so a single printed page spans far enough across the board to cover all the track work I have planned. I am using a layer of plywood, then a 1" layer of pi

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Hi jwmeyer4002, <- (Hint, we like folks to give us a name when posting, please, its friendlier), Zoom to extents -> Go to the Pan/Zoom Command (cross-arrows) and then you can use the letter "e" for ex

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