AnyRail Frequently asked questions

Q: How do updates work?
A: You can always update your software by downloading the latest version and installing it. The installation procedure will check for an existing version of the software on your computer and update it. Both licensed and unlicensed versions can be updated in this way. You can always load older layout plans in newer versions of the software.

Q: Thought I'd like to try your software and thus have downloaded the trial version. However, I receive the following message when I attempt to install: "The System Administrator has set policies to prevent this installation." What should I do?
A: This problem pops up every now and then on some computers. Most often, the download was corrupted in some way. Please try again with a fresh download from this alternative location.
If that doesn't work, and you're on Vista, the easiest solution is to switch UAC off during the install. If you've got the download from our website, we can guarantee it's virus-free. Switch it off as follows:

• Press the Windows 'Start' button
• Click 'Control Panel'.
• Select 'User Accounts'.
• Click 'Turn User Account Control on or off'.
  You'll probably need to click 'Continue' to proceed.
• Uncheck 'Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer.
• Click 'OK'.
  Windows might ask you to restart your computer.
• Install AnyRail.
• Switch UAC back on after the installation!

Q: Where can I find the AnyRail manual?
A: It is installed with your version of AnyRail. Please go to Start->All Programs->AnyRailEN->Manual.

You can also find the latest version of the on line manual here. For a quick start, take a look at our tutorials.

Q: How do I make my table something other than a square or rectangle? My layout is going to be a T shape.
A: The width and height that you can define in the Tools/Options menu only define the dimensions of the workspace. A table can be drawn with the drawing tool as follows:
- Right-click on the work area, and select 'Add line/surface'.
A line with two endpoints appears.
- Right click on an endpoint, and select 'Add point'.
A third point appears.
- Repeat this step until you have a point for each corner of your projected table. To add a point, you can also press 'p' while hovering a line or a point of the figure.
- Right click on a point, and select 'Close line'.
Your line becomes a surface.
- Now, drag the points into place to form the table. While you drag a point, you can see its coordinates in the status bar at the bottom of the window.
- If you wish to position the points precisely, double click them and set the x and y coordinates.
There are several options to change the color of the table, or even to create round corners. Use the right mouse button on a line or a point of your table to activate the pop up menu.

Q: Can I shorten/cut AnyRail flextrack to fit a space?
A: Yes. It's easy to bend and cut flex track. Each piece has four 'control points', one at either end, one at 1/3 and one at 2/3 of the track. They light up when you hover the mouse over them. To shorten a piece of flex track, just left-click a control point and drag. You can also drag the control point onto another piece of track for automatic connection.

Alternatively, you can use the special functions to create a perfect straight or curve from your flex track.

Q: Where can I find more information on flex track?
A: Please try our Flex track tutorial.

Q: How do I disconnect (unlink) track?
A: Hover over the little circle that represents the connection. When it goes purple and lights up, press the right mouse button (right-click) and select 'Disconnect' from the popup menu.

You can also click the right mouse button on the track and select 'Disconnect'.

Q: Does my DRail license key work for AnyRail?
A: Yes, your license key for DRail version 2 is automatically transferred to AnyRail. If it does not work, please contact us.

Q: Can I use my license key on my laptop as well?
A: Yes, you can. The license is strictly personal, meaning you can't share it, but you can use it on more than one PC.

Q: What is the difference between DRail and AnyRail?
A: DRail is the former name for the AnyRail model railroad design software. The product is created by DRail Modelspoor Software.