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ferrovipatheMember since Apr-7-03 · 32 postsMay 20, 2003 1:44 PM

I can write some guides like " How build..."
What do you want first:
.. objects ?
.. route ?
.. draw track's map ? (exact one)
.. others ? (Not train, because I don't try yet )Post here your whishes.You can also mail me at:
jean-louis.coste@nck.ap-hop-paris.fr
ferrovipathe@free.fr
if you have a special need.

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RE: Guides for help., Wulf_9, May-20-03, 12:03 PM, (1) RE: Guides for help., etjason, May-20-03, 12:31 PM, (2) RE: Guides for help., smikes, May-20-03, 01:04 PM, (3) RE: Guides for help., ferrovipathe, May-20-03, 01:13 PM, (5) RE: Guides for help., ferrovipathe, May-20-03, 01:08 PM, (4) RE: Guides for help., Routemaster J, May-20-03, 01:34 PM, (6) RE: Guides for help., Piccadilly_Line, May-20-03, 02:31 PM, (7) RE: Guides for help., Zazzy_Bob, May-20-03, 02:36 PM, (8) RE: Guides for help., Routemaster J, May-20-03, 02:48 PM, (9) RE: Guides for help., Stooopid_person, May-20-03, 11:22 PM, (10) RE: Guides for help., etjason, May-21-03, 03:01 AM, (11) RE: Guides for help., ferrovipathe, May-21-03, 03:18 AM, (12)

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Wulf_9Member since Apr-7-03 · 203 postsMay 20, 2003 4:03 PM

RE: Guides for help.

Tracklaying using only freeobj rails & switches, and NOT using .turn statement (i.e. .curve to make bends/direction changes), Linie 10 is a great example.CiaoSaxon Locomotive Works - "The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer"http://www.zodiac-infosystems.co.uk/rail/bve

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etjasonMember since Apr-12-03 · 43 postsMay 20, 2003 4:31 PM

RE: Guides for help.

How to make objects
How to lay track with signals.
How to calculate curves. Ref between the radius and divert.
expand on your switch guide.Jason

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smikesMember since Apr-7-03 · 27 postsMay 20, 2003 5:04 PM

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Ill second the motion for a guide on setting up signals.Id love a compilation of tips,shortcuts, and advanced techniques for building AND placing objects.I enjoy learning by experimenting but it would be great to have a collection of tips from the experienced developers to speed up the learning process.

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ferrovipatheMember since Apr-7-03 · 32 postsMay 20, 2003 5:13 PM

RE: Guides for help.

>How to make objects
>How to lay track with signals.
>How to calculate curves. Ref between the radius and divert.
>expand on your switch guide.
>
>Jason Ok, you want everything:
Tracklaying (tracks, curves and switches)
Objects.I'll begin to expend my little guide.All the best.

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ferrovipatheMember since Apr-7-03 · 32 postsMay 20, 2003 5:08 PM

RE: Guides for help.

>Tracklaying using only freeobj rails & switches, and NOT
>using .turn statement (i.e. .curve to make bends/direction
>changes), Linie 10 is a great example. In confidence, I never understood the turn command.
In Loop, all curves and switches had been built with curve() and freeobject().So tracklaying.Cheers.

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Routemaster JMember since Apr-14-03 · 106 postsMay 20, 2003 5:34 PM

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.turn is simple! Just define howmuch you wnt to move to the left or right every 25m! Here is an example, moving 5m to the LEFT (so -ve) in 25m, so the ratio is -5/25=-0.2
Then to cancel the turn (as it will repeat every 25m), where you wnat to just enter the opposite! see below:25 .turn -0.2
50 .turn 0.2

Joshim,
currently constructing the DLR Route for BVE check out MY NEW WEBSITE http://joshimsbveroutes.gamehorizons.net/

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Piccadilly_LineMember since Apr-14-03 · 64 postsMay 20, 2003 6:31 PM

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You can find a potted thread of tips and tricks at http://billz1064.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=bve&action=display&num=1051175590Feel free to add to it .--
Tom Beevers
http://brj.rr.nu

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Zazzy_BobMember since Apr-17-03 · 44 postsMay 20, 2003 6:36 PM

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Agreed. I've used the .turn statement in the Middlebridge Line, and found that as long as you compensate for the other lines and keep them relative to the running line, it works very well.....I've also used the .curve statement to make direction changes over switches in the Middlebridge Line.... I suppose it's just whatever suits the situation best..... I think that crossing between parallel lines is best achieved with TURN, whereas turning onto a branch, etc, is best achieved with CURVE. My two pence...........Peace,
ZB

http://www.zazzybob.com
Home of the ZBRail Network

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Routemaster JMember since Apr-14-03 · 106 postsMay 20, 2003 6:48 PM

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Precisely! Thats what I use it for!

Joshim,
currently constructing the DLR Route for BVE check out MY NEW WEBSITE http://joshimsbveroutes.gamehorizons.net/

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Stooopid_personCharter Member · 2264 postsMay 21, 2003 3:22 AM

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I use .turn if you are crossing over to another track.

------My favourite LUL train------
Guides for help – image 7
HAPPY NOW? It's not moving anymore.
It's still the same train but in another livery, that's all.

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etjasonMember since Apr-12-03 · 43 postsMay 21, 2003 7:01 AM

RE: Guides for help.

Jean-Louis,You know I always wanted everything. How many e-mails we said that . Remember if they offer seconds or thirds for free take it. Give an MM take a Meter???Jason

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ferrovipatheMember since Apr-7-03 · 32 postsMay 21, 2003 7:18 AM

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Jason,You are right. But I only wanted to see the whishes of every one, before begining.All the best.

Jean-Louis

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