Railworks, Then and Now, The Community

[msey0002]

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Also in regards to route building when placing items and using the multi-directional ball with arrows attached thingy (long worded way of saying what it is), I find that tool somewhat difficult to use as a new person, while yes if I spent heaps of time using the tool day in day out I might grow acustomed to it, from a newbie route builder prespective its abit overwhelming, if it was easier to place items without them spinning away like a ragdoll effect I'd certainly find the aspect of building less fustrating.

To be honest, I never use the gizmo to place assets.

Just plonk them down, grab with the mouse and drag into position. Then use the keyboard shortcuts to fine tune.

Hi Phil, my apologies for the basic question, but what keyboard short cut do you use to fine tune?

[nobkins]

C,V,B,N,F,G

F,G = rotate left or right
V,B = raise or lower
C,N = move towards cammera, move away from camera
J = snap to ground

*Edit*
Added J key thanks to nudge from FoggyMorning

[FoggyMorning]

C,V,B,N,F,G

F,G = rotate left or right
V,B = raise or lower
C,N = move towards cammera, move away from camera

Also J = snap centre of object to terrain

[Acorncomputer]

Also, but not a keyboard shortcut (I don't think there is one) clicking on the yellow ball of the Gizmo will alter the angle of the object and double clicking on the yellow ball will straighten it up again.

[nobkins]

Ooohh I did not know the double clicking on the yellow ball reset it back to level. You learn something new every day (well I used to until my brain went soft )

[eyore]

Hi Phil, my apologies for the basic question, but what keyboard short cut do you use to fine tune?

I see the other guys beat me to this one.

If I can add to Geoff's post, the method he describes is very efficient.

Some people put a single example of scenery they are using near the area they are building in and then chose something from that pool by copying and pasting. This is a quick way to progress and you can also copy and paste multiple assets such as a whole village which can be copied from one location and placed in another complete. A few adjustments to make it look a little different and there you are, instant village.

Also, remember you can make multiple pastes after each copy, you don't have to keep copying over and over again. So you can place alot of identical assets very quickly and the keyboard shortcuts (ctrl-c & ctrl-v)come in handy once more to speed it all up.

[Acorncomputer]

Ooohh I did not know the double clicking on the yellow ball reset it back to level. You learn something new every day (well I used to until my brain went soft )

The community working together at its very best

[bigvern]

I didn't know about double clicking either, I've always ended deleting the item instead repairing the misalignment if I accidentally rotate the ball. One for the little black book entitled Route Building - The Dark Arts.

Hey one thing I must share with you guys. The EG track rule is awesome! Main line will take track radius down to 100m so no messing with the yard rule and having to remember to overwrite it back to main line. The little point motors generated at junctions are also quite neat. The only downside is the catenary height seems set quite low which could be a tight squeeze for European locos on electrified sections but I can live with that.

Another neat trick I just picked up today actually is using the gradient tool for roads and rivers is a whole lot quicker than measuring the distance/drop (sounds like Albert Pierrepoint... ) and working the gradient from that. Usually after placing the next level section I move it from the adjacent piece to avoid shifting the whole of the connected sections (sometimes this happens, sometimes it doesn't), do the adjustment then snap it back in place.

BTW Thanks to Paul for looking in (why is it I always think of Peter Jackson the movie director though?). If you or the team could share one thing with us, news on the ETA for the route building updates would be appreciated. I've decided to push on with my current projects regardless but some idea of milestones would be useful.

[Acorncomputer]

Big Vern said -

If you or the team could share one thing with us, news on the ETA for the route building updates would be appreciated. I've decided to push on with my current projects regardless but some idea of milestones would be useful.

No use with Paul, he is not easily loosened, but Derek ......

Derek said -

Tonight, the tabard, Chiswick 9pm onwards. Brown beer please.

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[danny3]

Geoff you forgot the biscuits (if you wanted to bribe derek )

[Acorncomputer]

Geoff you forgot the biscuits (if you wanted to bribe derek )

See all 18,490 of you at the Tabard later, and bring lots of biscuits.

[RSderek]

Well it was a low turn out...

Trumpton FC were not interested in the enhancements coming to RWs.

I did have a couple of pints of 'Bitter and twisted' very nice.

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[malkymackay]

Aye, the Harviestoun beers are nice. Reminds me that the Paisley Beer Festival will be at the end of the month. Beer, Bratwurst & a short train journey.

Back on topic, I've only been a member of the Forums for just over a year, but I've picked up lots of little tips along the way. At the same time I've tried to give a little back with a few freeware scenarios & to give advice or pointers, if I can.
To me, RW is getting better all the time. The core is being worked on, quality releases are coming or have just been released from payware developers & if you care to look at what is already available in the UKTS Library & what is currently WIP, there are some very talented people giving away their fine work.