Additions:
While your tracks are still selected, pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the straight track located along the upper edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the left end of the straight track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Note : This is not the same of extending the tracks to the new turnout. If you get a longer track in place of your original track, you probably didn't correctly SHIFT-click on the tracks to ask the program to move them in place of extend them. Extending tracks is also possible and is explained further.
Deletions:
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the straight track located along the upper edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the left end of the straight track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Edited on 2008-05-26 16:36:25 by BobBlackwell
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Edited on 2008-04-15 07:49:18 by LaurentAndrey [Remove extra  before "]
Additions:
To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Deletions:
To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Edited on 2008-04-14 14:24:18 by BobMyers [Added note about turning off easements in connecting flex, corrected turnout name, same.]
Additions:
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track.
Because of the limited space for the curve, easements must be turned off. Look at the 'Easement' button on the Tool Bar. It should display 'Easement None'. If this is not the case open the Easement Menu dialog by either, clicking the Easement button in the Tool Bar, Selecting Options/Easements in the Menu Bar or typing Ctrl+Alt+E, and select 'None'.
Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
Move the cursor over the diverging end of the "Atlas #851, Right Snap Switch" then click the left mouse button. While holding the left mouse button, slowly move the mouse left and/or right to adjust the radius of the curve that develops until a desired radius is obtained. The radius is displayed in the status line, which is on the lower edge of Main Window. In this example, a radius of 16.912 inches will be set once the left mouse button is released. Release the mouse button once the desired radius is obtained.
Deletions:
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
Move the cursor over the diverging end of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" then click the left mouse button. While holding the left mouse button, slowly move the mouse left and/or right to adjust the radius of the curve that develops until a desired radius is obtained. The radius is displayed in the status line, which is on the lower edge of Main Window. In this example, a radius of 16.912 inches will be set once the left mouse button is released. Release the mouse button once the desired radius is obtained.
Edited on 2008-01-11 09:12:44 by MircoAdam [Spam-Links entfernt.]
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Edited on 2008-01-11 04:39:29 by RicreLsitb [roacelliboce]
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To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Deletions:
To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Edited on 2008-01-08 13:31:47 by BobBlackwell [Removed SPAM]
Additions:
To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Deletions:
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To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Edited on 2008-01-07 13:44:39 by RicreLsitb [sitcatata]
Additions:
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To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Deletions:
To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Edited on 2008-01-02 12:08:07 by DaveFellows [Corrected spelling of "border"]
Additions:
The room size of this layout is set at 48" x 96" (4' x 8'). The layout as it exists presently has an overall dimension of 45" x 85.5". If a 2" border is maintained between the left edge of the room and the left edge of the layout, then there's sufficient room to add at least another 6" of running length without compromising a similar border on the right side of the layout.
Deletions:
The room size of this layout is set at 48" x 96" (4' x 8'). The layout as it exists presently has an overall dimension of 45" x 85.5". If a 2" boarder is maintained between the left edge of the room and the left edge of the layout, then there's sufficient room to add at least another 6" of running length without compromising a similar boarder on the right side of the layout.
Edited on 2007-11-12 11:00:38 by MartinFischer [Removed spam]
Additions:
To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Deletions:
boleto
To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Edited on 2007-11-12 07:49:55 by OrtasItrac
Additions:
boleto
To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Deletions:
To facilitate installation of a right handed turnout, it will be necessary to remove two sections of Atlas #821, 9” straight track located adjacent to the curved track section in the top left quadrant of the Main Window.
Using the Edit/Delete function from the Menu Bar, the <Ctrl+D> shortcut keys or your keyboards Delete key, delete the previously selected components; 2 x Atlas #821, 9” straight tracks.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Edited on 2007-07-21 05:35:36 by BobBlackwell [Improved Appearance of Catagory Link and set ACL for Editing by Members only]
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Edited on 2007-07-13 23:37:14 by MartinFischer
Additions:
It's good practice to "Deselect All" layout components once editing of such is complete. Doing so removes any chance of making unintentional changes. Using the Edit>Deselect All function from the Menu Bar, the <ESC> key or the <All+Shift+A> shortcut keys, de-select all previously selected components.
Deletions:
It's good practice to "Deselect All" layout components once editing of such is complete. Doing so removes any chance of making unintentional changes. Using the Edit/Deselect All function from the Menu Bar or the <All+Shift+A> shortcut keys, de-select all previously selected components.
Edited on 2007-07-11 17:36:25 by BobBlackwell [Corrected splelling error]
Additions:
It's good practice to "Deselect All" layout components once editing of such is complete. Doing so removes any chance of making unintentional changes. Using the Edit/Deselect All function from the Menu Bar or the <All+Shift+A> shortcut keys, de-select all previously selected components. Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the right hand turnout and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the turnout.
Using the Edit/Deselect All function from the Menu Bar or the <All+Shift+A> shortcut keys, de-select all previously selected components.
The room size of this layout is set at 48" x 96" (4' x 8'). The layout as it exists presently has an overall dimension of 45" x 85.5". If a 2" boarder is maintained between the left edge of the room and the left edge of the layout, then there's sufficient room to add at least another 6" of running length without compromising a similar boarder on the right side of the layout.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the straight section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Maintain good practice by "Deselect All" layout components once editing of such is complete. Doing so removes any chance of making unintentional changes. Using the Edit/Deselect All function from the Menu Bar or the <All+Shift+A> shortcut keys, de-select all previously selected components.
Deletions:
It's good practice to "Deselect All" layout components once editing of such is complete. Doing so removes any chance of making unintentional changes. Using the Edit/Deselect All function from the Menu Bar or the <All+Shift+A> shortcut keys, deselect all previously selected components.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the right hand turnout and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the striaght section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the turnout.
Using the Edit/Deselect All function from the Menu Bar or the <All+Shift+A> shortcut keys, deselect all previously selected components.
The room size of this layout is set at 48" x 96" (4' x 8'). The layout as it exists presently has an overall dimension of 45" x 85.5". If a 2" boarder is maintained between the left edge of the room and the left edge of the layout, then there's sufficinet room to add at least another 6" of running length without comprimising a similar boarder on the right side of the layout.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the striaght section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Maintain good practice by "Deselect All" layout components once editing of such is complete. Doing so removes any chance of making unintentional changes. Using the Edit/Deselect All function from the Menu Bar or the <All+Shift+A> shortcut keys, deselect all previously selected components.
Edited on 2007-07-11 17:21:58 by BobBlackwell [Section Complete]
Additions:
The open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. Flex track is added by using the "Change/Join" function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> command. Click on the end-point of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track located on the right side of the layout. A red dot will appear once this point is selected.
Move the cursor over the diverging end of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" then click the left mouse button. While holding the left mouse button, slowly move the mouse left and/or right to adjust the radius of the curve that develops until a desired radius is obtained. The radius is displayed in the status line, which is on the lower edge of Main Window. In this example, a radius of 16.912 inches will be set once the left mouse button is released. Release the mouse button once the desired radius is obtained.
In this example the curve section of flex track has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Deletions:
The following instruction guides you through selection and placement of sectional track pieces required to add a siding to the layout created in the previous exercise.
The two open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. This is achieved by using the "Change/Join" or <Ctrl+J> command. Click first on the end of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track on the right side of the layout. With this track selected, click and hold the left mouse button on the diverging end of the Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
Adjust the radius of the curve by moving the mouse along the track until the desired radius is obtained. The radius is displayed in the status line, which is on the lower edge of Main Window. In this example, a radius of 13.640 inches will be set once the left mouse button is released.
In this example the curve section of flex track that was just added has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Edited on 2007-07-11 12:27:06 by bas14-toronto12-1167997426.dsl.bell.ca [Added instrcution for flex-track connection; appropriate pictures are required.]
Additions:
The two open end-points within the siding will be joined using flex track rather than sectional track. This is achieved by using the "Change/Join" or <Ctrl+J> command. Click first on the end of the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track on the right side of the layout. With this track selected, click and hold the left mouse button on the diverging end of the Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".
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Deletions:
Add a Couple Of Spurs
Two spur lines emanate from this siding thus two it will be necessary to add two turnouts during construction of the siding.Select the "Atlas #851, Right Snap Switch" from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track that was placed in the last step. Ensure the diverging route curves inward toward the centre of the layout. If the diverging route curves away from the centre of the layout, hold the shift key and click on the turnout with the left mouse key. This action cause the next End-Point to become active and makes placing the turnout easier. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the turnout in position. Add a second second turnout to complete this step of the exercise.
Select the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it adjacent to the second "Atlas #851, Right Snap Switch" that was placed in the previous step. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Connect the straight track to the diverging route of the "Atlas #851, Right Snap Switch" by using the "Change/Join" or <Ctrl+J> command. Click first on the end of the straight track. With this track selected, click and hold the left mouse button on the diverging end of the turnout.
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Edited on 2007-07-09 17:50:28 by BobBlackwell [Completed instruction for siding; Need to add section on extending spur lines]
Additions:
The room size of this layout is set at 48" x 96" (4' x 8'). The layout as it exists presently has an overall dimension of 45" x 85.5". If a 2" boarder is maintained between the left edge of the room and the left edge of the layout, then there's sufficinet room to add at least another 6" of running length without comprimising a similar boarder on the right side of the layout.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track that's positioned along the upper edge of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Select an "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it next to the "Atlas #836 22" 22.5D Curved" track located in the bottom left quadrant of the Main Window. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.
Reconnect The Right Hand Loop
Pick the "Select" Tool by using the Change/Select function from the Menu Bar, the "Select objects" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+E> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of one of the curved track sections located along the right edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor over this track section, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes the left hand Loop of track to become highlighted in red. If something other then this section of track highlights when the "Select objects" command is issued, review your actions as this indicates one of the previous steps wasn't completed correctly.Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the "Atlas #835, 18”, 10D Curve" track located along the lower edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the end of the curved track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the striaght section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the Loop of track on the left side of the layout.
Install Left Hand Turnout
Select the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch" on the Hotbar. Drag the turnout from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it in the opening between the "Atlas #822, 6” Straight" track and the curved track located in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window.Ensure the diverging route curves inward toward the centre of the layout. If the diverging route curves away from the centre of the layout, hold the shift key and click on the turnout with the left mouse key. This action cause the next End-Point to become active and makes placing the turnout easier.
Once the turnout is position properly, press the space bar to fix it in position.
The Alignment Process
In order to bring the siding into parallel alignment with the mainline, it will be necessary to place two short pieces of 18” 10D curved track next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch".Select the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the diverging leg of the "Atlas #850, Left Snap Switch". The section of track should snap into place as it's dragged closer to the end of the turnout. If the track section curves the wrong way, simply hold the shift key then click on the track section with the left mouse key. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the track in position. Add a second piece of track to complete this step of the exercise.
Add a Couple Of Spurs
Two spur lines emanate from this siding thus two it will be necessary to add two turnouts during construction of the siding.Select the "Atlas #851, Right Snap Switch" from the Hotbar, drag it to the layout and place it next to the "Atlas #835, 18” 10D Curved" track that was placed in the last step. Ensure the diverging route curves inward toward the centre of the layout. If the diverging route curves away from the centre of the layout, hold the shift key and click on the turnout with the left mouse key. This action cause the next End-Point to become active and makes placing the turnout easier. Once the track is oriented correctly, press the space bar to fix the turnout in position. Add a second second turnout to complete this step of the exercise.
Complete the Siding
Select the "Atlas #821, 9” Straight" track on the Hotbar. Drag the track from the Hotbar to the layout, placing it adjacent to the second "Atlas #851, Right Snap Switch" that was placed in the previous step. Once the track is in position, press the space bar to fix the track in position.Connect the straight track to the diverging route of the "Atlas #851, Right Snap Switch" by using the "Change/Join" or <Ctrl+J> command. Click first on the end of the straight track. With this track selected, click and hold the left mouse button on the diverging end of the turnout.
Adjust the radius of the curve by moving the mouse along the track until the desired radius is obtained. The radius is displayed in the status line, which is on the lower edge of Main Window. In this example, a radius of 13.640 inches will be set once the left mouse button is released.
In this example the curve section of flex track that was just added has a radius of less than the default value of 18”. As a result the curve is shown in red to warn you of the smaller radius.
Edited on 2007-07-09 14:04:23 by BobBlackwell [Added Text; more to come]
Additions:
Make Room for Left Hand Turnout
Pick the "Select" Tool by using the Change/Select function from the Menu Bar, the "Select objects" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+E> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of one of the curved sections of track located on the right side of the Main window. While holding the cursor over this track section, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes the track segment on the right side and across the bottom of the Main Window to be highlighted in red. If the entire track plan highlights when the "Select objects" command is issued, review your actions as this indicates one of the previous steps wasn't completed correctly.Make Room for Right Hand Turnout
Install Right Hand Turnout
Re-connect Straight Track
Pick the "Select" Tool by using the Change/Select function from the Menu Bar, the "Select objects" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+E> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of one of the three sections of straight track located along the upper edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor over this track section, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes the three sections of straight track to become highlighted in red. If something other then this section of track highlights when the "Select objects" command is issued, review your actions as this indicates one of the previous steps wasn't completed correctly.Pick the "Join" Tool by using the Change/Join function from the Menu Bar, the "Join two tracks" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+J> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of the left most end of the straight track located along the upper edge of the Main window. While holding the cursor in this position, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes a red circle to appear at the left end of the straight track and the phrase "Click on an unselected End-Point" to appear in the status bar.
Complete the second step of the Join function by moving the cursor over the end-point of the right hand turnout and while holding the cursor in that position, clicking the left mouse button. This action causes the striaght section of track to move from it's previous location and become joined with the turnout.
Let's Add a Little Length
Deletions:
Making Room for Turnouts
Pick the "Select" Tool by using the Change/Select function from the Menu Bar, the "Select objects" button from the Tool Bar or the <Ctrl+E> shortcut keys. Move the cursor over top of one of the curved sections of track located on the right side of the Main window. Holding the cursor over this track section, press and hold the shift key then click the left mouse button. Completing this action causes the track segment on the right side and across the bottom of the Main Window to be highlighted in red. If the entire track plan highlights when the "Select objects" command is issued, review your actions as this indicates one of the previous steps wasn't completed correctly.Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2007-07-09 13:33:08 by BobBlackwell []
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Add a Siding
The following instruction guides you through selection and placement of sectional track pieces required to add a siding to the layout created in the previous exercise.
Making Room for Turnouts
To facilitate placement of the two turnouts (Atlas Snap Switches) required to create the siding, it's necessary to split the oval layout into two sections. To make the task of doing so easier, use View/Zoom from the Menu Bar or the "Change drawing scale" Tool Bar button to change the drawing scale to a ratio of 4:1.Check the Map Window to