AnyRail Model Railroad Forum » General Category » Track plans » help please
Pages: [1]
« previous next »
Print
Author Topic: help please  (Read 368 times)
Dale
Newbie
*
Posts: 8
« on: April 10, 2008, 04:26:33 AM »
I'm copying the ATLAS layout "Folded Dog-bone with branch" directly from the book (for starter ideas and building placements)

I've followed the ATLAS layout book to the letter (using every part they suggest) and for the most part all went well.
However there are two sections (i've highlighted them for easier viewing) that will not connect. I've tried to set the tollerance as high as i can but to no avail. any suggestions?
* Atlas HO-23.any (90.72 KB - downloaded 28 times.)
Logged
David
Administrator
Sr. Member
*****
Posts: 271


Email
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2008, 08:02:13 AM »
Hi Dale,

With just sectional track, such plans do usually not really fit 100%.
No problem though.

Apart from the tolerance, you could switch off the 'snapping' feature of AnyRail. When switched off, the track will no longer automatically manoeuvre itself in place when dropped.

Then, please know that there are two variables to play with: distance and angle.
Most often, such endpoints can be brought nearer by just a slight rotation somewhere.

So, that's what I did. 'Snap dropped parts' off (in the Tools/Options, Behavior tab), and a slight rotation at the red connections (first disconnect track where necessary, then rotate until it seems to fit, and slide it into place)

You'll find the result attached.

David.
* Atlas HO-23-corrected.any (91.13 KB - downloaded 25 times.)
Logged
Dale
Newbie
*
Posts: 8
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2008, 11:54:23 PM »
David, thank-you much, a little tip like that has helped me design alot easier.

however see note in the wishlist section.

Dale
Logged
Pages: [1]
Print
« previous next »
Jump to: