Version 7.8

[David]

Hi all!

In version 7.8 we've added a few new track libraries:
- H0 Conrad, a vintage track system similar to Röwa
- Trix Express International (vintage as well)
- 009 Kato Unitrack (brand new)

Updated libraries:
- H0 Märklin C and Startup road crossing
- H0 Atlas Code 100, Mark V turnout 390
- H0 Peco Streamline Code 75 Bullhead (v7.8.1)
- H0f Busch Crossing 12340
- O Menards 5" straight track

Updated modules:
- T TRAK T Junction
- Maketis 110mm modules

Further updates:
- Coordinate system. From the Settings tab, you can set the direction of the Y-axis. Also, you can set the position of the origin. Please note that this changes all coordinates, not internally, but how they are presented to you
- Almost all icons have become vector drawings for a sharper result
- Hold SHIFT to keep a ruler at its angle while dragging an endpoint

Small fixes:
- Centering of work area, was off when side rulers were used
- Shield coloring is more obvious
- Text horizontal/vertical function around center instead of text start
- Fixed crash when using space bar in Recent file list


Have fun!

David.

7.8.1 Solves a performance issue with modules, and the Trainplayer export with modules

[BadBanana]

Thank you David.  I especially appreciate the changes to the coordinate system and the drawing of a ruler.

[MarcD]

Hello,

Since the new versions 7.x, the settings and options are not kept during the updates. It would be better if it's saved and applied to all new and old layout plans we have made.

Best regards

Marc

[David]

@Marc: all settings are preserved in the Windows Registry, and should remain untouched during updates.
The settings are influenced by plans that you open, as they're saved in these as well.
For instance, the measurement system is saved with the plan (so inches or centimeters).
However, if you set the measurement system yourself, it is saved to the registry as well, so that when you start a new plan, these will be as expected.