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Willi_Leopold · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:33 am Post subject: Layout Viewer 2.0

Hi everybody

Layout Viewer 2.0 is soon ready for release. I have just got a new parameter from BrainBombers, I could just build-in. With that parameter, the grade for the lift function can be set in 10 steps. Times of steep grades like Swiss rack railways are gone now. Or uneven grades, made in several steps. By setting this parameter, very soft and protoypical grades can be made very easy. Thanks BrainBombers!

Best regards,

Willi
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Chris · Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 644 Location: Wisconsin, USA

Hi Willi,

That is something I've wanted from almost day one! What good news!

I've been working on a "shifter" coal run as part of the testing process. As one would expect, there will be a lot of grade changes in it. What a perfect testing opportunity.

I'll post the layout once it's completed. It'll take some time though as it consists of a yard, two wyes, and four mining operations with switching opportunities at each. Those that might be interested in watching the progress can let me know as I would be willing to post layout updates as it progresses.

Best regards, Chris

austindave · Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 391 Location: UK

Hi Chris

I'am always interested in the track you do as i'm not very imagnative at shunting yards.

dayle.dave@virgin.net

Thanks Dave

peter · Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 581 Location: germany,Thuringia

Hi Chris and Dave,
I also build a new shunting yard,if i completed this yard i´ll set the link here and in Willi´s Forum. Then you can dload directly. Cool

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Chris · Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 644 Location: Wisconsin, USA

Hi Dave,

I'll send it to you as soon as 1.4 hits the streets. I'm using a covered hopper and the Porter so you wouldn't be able to run it yet. Sorry.

Best regards, Chris

Willi_Leopold · Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:14 am Post subject:

Hi,

As the title says, this thread was intended to talk about Layout Viewer 2.0. For layout discussions please use this board: http://www.brainbombers.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=15

Regards,

Willi
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peter · Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 581 Location: germany,Thuringia

Hi Willi,Dave and Chris,
Could it be,we´re offtopic a little bit. The Viewer(and Starter) is in testing progress to make it ready to launch here latest for xmas. Sorry Willi,i´d also offtopic a bit. The gradecontrol to lift tracks is a very good bonusfeature.
That helps us to bring a train from a level to the next level and back. Cool

And it´s easier to correct tracks. Very Happy

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brainbom · Site admin Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 311

Hi,
unfortunately the grade control can be given as a parameter only, so you cannot change it after starting the program. Changing this parameter you will have to use Willi's Layout Viewer, or start the program via shortcut.
brainbom
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peter · Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 581 Location: germany,Thuringia

Hi Brainbom,
Willi did explain me that,thanx for this tip Very Happy

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Willi_Leopold · Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject:

Hi Brainbom,

I think, that's not much of a problem that the grade control can't be changed in-game. The most important thing is, that it's now possible to build smooth, prototypical grades. With LV 2.0 it's easy to make some tests in the fast loading Basic Mode, and then decide for the grade I want to use in my layout.

Many thanks for this really great new feature!

Best regards,

Willi
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unger · Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 18 Location: Not America

Thats it, down tools!
I cant wait, my back is killing me.
Thanx all, great looking work. Have a very safe and Merry Christmas, Everyone.
unger Very Happy

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peter · Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 581 Location: germany,Thuringia

Thanx Unger,
and for you too Very Happy

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Willi_Leopold · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 3:54 am Post subject:

Hi,

The English manual for Layout Viewer 2.0. is online, too. So if you want get used to the many great new features already, take a look here.

Release is planned for December 18th, 2006.

Best regards,

Willi
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Chris · Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 644 Location: Wisconsin, USA

Hi Willi,

I'm sure we all look forward to the functionality LayoutViewer will provide, I know that I do.

You and Brainbom have done a great job!

Best regards, Chris

brainbom · Site admin Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 311