Where to start? Tutorial?

[callum1122334455]

Where would I start if I wanted to make my own route? Is it something that isn't to hard to learn? Are there any tutorials to guide the way?

[StefanSchmidt]

A good way to start is with RW-Tools and the tutorial 'Setting up a new route'. You will find both here: http://www.rstools.info/index.html
Good luck
Stefan

[callum1122334455]

Thanks. That was easy enough.
Can I do route markers next? Or do I need to get DEM data? Does this generate terrain?

[Darpor]

Yes, DEM data generates terrain.

[callum1122334455]

Can you download DEM from the file library? I have a feeling all this will be a long learning curve.

[FoggyMorning]

Yes, DEM is available in the file library

DEM Files created from the Ordnance Survey Panorama Landform Dat [25057344 bytes] - GB-N51-N49.rar File ID: 24981 Date: 04 Oct 2010 - 2158 Downloads

DEM Files created from the Ordnance Survey Panorama Landform Dat [16800419 bytes] - GB-N52.rar File ID: 24983 Date: 04 Oct 2010 - 1451 Downloads

DEM Files created from the Ordnance Survey Panorama Landform Dat [21205694 bytes] - GB-N54-N53.rar File ID: 24984 Date: 04 Oct 2010 - 1913 Downloads

DEM Files created from the Ordnance Survey Panorama Landform Dat [28039607 bytes] - GB-N56-N55.rar File ID: 24985 Date: 04 Oct 2010 - 1110 Downloads

DEM Files created from the Ordnance Survey Panorama Landform Dat [22740312 bytes] - GB-N60-N57.rar File ID: 24986 Date: 04 Oct 2010 - 970 Downloads

Keith Ross' route building tutorial at the top of this forum is also highly recommended

[callum1122334455]

Thanks. I'm just trying to trace over my track in Google earth so that I can make series markers. It's proving a bit difficult and seems to require a steady hand.

[Acorncomputer]

Thanks. I'm just trying to trace over my track in Google earth so that I can make series markers. It's proving a bit difficult and seems to require a steady hand.

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[callum1122334455]

It must be my mouse.

How do I know which .hgt files to use for my route? Or should I just extract them all and put them all in the SRTM folder?

[callum1122334455]

Ive got as far as putting in 'named markers'. Now the next step is to add the DEM data?
I'm having a bit of trouble with this. I'm pressing 'T' like crazy and no terrain is appearing

[Darpor]

"T" does not work any more. Within the editor, on one of the left hand flyouts (top I think) there is an option to add the terrain, you can choose multiple tiles around your location.

[Acorncomputer]

Ive got as far as putting in 'named markers'. Now the next step is to add the DEM data. I'm having a bit of trouble with this. I'm pressing 'T' like crazy and no terrain is appearing

Hi

In TS2012 you no longer press 'T'

In the World Editor, click on the big paintbrush and then the last icon on the second row of choices which then opens up a screen where you set the DEM details that you want to import.

[callum1122334455]

oops . Thanks, I'll go and do some fiddling and see how it goes.

[callum1122334455]

I did it! . I have hills

So, I have this so far:



Now I want to set up 'series markers' so that I know where to lay the track. Or is there a better way of doing this?

[Darpor]

It all depends what you want to achieve. In reality, I find the best way is to use RWDecal (a donation secures a full licence) which will make decals and enable you to lay track very accurately. The benefit of this is that you also then have the decals in place to add the scenery as well. It's really a wonderful tool, and invaluable to a large number of route builders.