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diff --git a/app/lib/demos/dmgroup.xtr b/app/lib/demos/dmgroup.xtr new file mode 100644 index 0000000..efc883d --- /dev/null +++ b/app/lib/demos/dmgroup.xtr @@ -0,0 +1,467 @@ +# XTrkCad Version: 3.0.1, Date: Wed Sep 20 22:05:35 2000 + +VERSION 10 +DEMOINIT +PARAMETER display labelenable 1 +ORIG 2.000 0.000 0.000 +TURNOUT 6 0 0 0 0 DEMO 2 2.125000 2.281250 0 0.000000 "Peco-55 Medium Right SL-E395F" + E 2.125000 2.281250 270.000000 + E 7.530000 2.281250 90.000000 + E 7.495000 1.759250 99.686000 + D -0.108750 -0.832750 + P "Normal" 1 2 + P "Reverse" 1 3 4 + S 0 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.353000 0.000000 + S 0 0.000000 0.353000 0.000000 5.405000 0.000000 + C 0 0.000000 23.136000 0.351000 -23.136000 0.004000 9.700000 + S 0 0.000000 4.251000 -0.331000 5.370000 -0.522000 + END +REDRAW +RESET +MESSAGE +The <Group> and <Ungroup> commands (on the Tools menu) are a powerful way to manipulate Turnout and Structure definitions. + +We'll start with a simple turnout and add a switch machine. +END +STEP +COMMAND DrawLine +PARAMETER draw linewidth 0 +PARAMETER draw linecolor 0 +PARAMETER GROUP draw +PARAMETER draw linewidth 4 +MOUSE 2 2.500 3.000 +MOUSE 4 2.500 1.500 +MOUSE 2 3.200 3.000 +MOUSE 4 3.200 1.500 +RESET +COMMAND DrawFilledBox +PARAMETER draw linecolor 0 +PARAMETER GROUP draw +MOUSE 2 2.600 3.000 +MOUSE 4 3.100 2.500 +MOUSE 2 2.600 2.000 +MOUSE 4 3.100 1.500 +RESET +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Now that we have drawn a rough outline of a switch machine we will group it with the turnout definition. + +First we Select the objects in the new definition. +END +STEP +COMMAND Select +MOUSE 2 0.781 3.375 +MOUSE 4 8.312 1.312 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Now do the <Group> command. +END +STEP +PARAMETER misc cmdGroup +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +The <Group> command dialog shows the Title (Manufacturer, Description and Part Number) of the new definition. This information is taken from the Selected objects you are grouping. +END +STEP +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +The 'Replace with new group?' toggle will replace the Selected objects with the new definition. +END +STEP +PARAMETER group replace 1 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +If we don't change the Title then the new definition will replace the existing definition. + +We'll give this definition a new Description. +END +STEP +PARAMETER group desc M Medium Right +PARAMETER group desc Modi Medium Right +PARAMETER group desc Modified Medium Right +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +We're done with this definition. Press Ok. +END +STEP +PARAMETER group ok +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +You will see the updated image on the HotBar. +END +STEP +CLEAR +MESSAGE +The <Ungroup> command replaces any Selected turnouts or structures with their parts. + +Structures and non-track segements of turnouts are composed of Lines, Circles and other shapes. In this turnout these are the two lines and the two squares. + +We will Ungroup this turnout and see how the individual parts can be changed. + +First Select the turnout and then Ungroup it. + +END +STEP +MOUSE 2 7.156 2.094 +MOUSE 4 7.156 2.094 +PARAMETER misc cmdUngroup +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Notice that the Title now indicates the turnout is Ungrouped. + +Hit Escape to deselect everything. +END +STEP +MOUSE 6920 4.094 5.188 +RESET +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Now Select the lines and squares. +END +STEP +MOUSE 2 2.469 2.812 +MOUSE 4 2.469 2.812 +MOUSE 2 2.688 2.875 +MOUSE 4 2.688 2.875 +MOUSE 2 3.188 2.844 +MOUSE 4 3.188 2.844 +MOUSE 2 2.812 1.656 +MOUSE 4 2.812 1.656 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +We could modify these object or add new ones. For now we'll just delete them. +END +STEP +PARAMETER misc cmdDelete +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +And move the Label out of the way. +END +STEP +COMMAND MoveLabel +MOUSE 2 4.281 2.031 +MOUSE 4 4.594 0.844 +ORIG 3.000 0.000 0.000 +ORIG 1.000 2.000 1.000 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Notice that the turnout has been broken into three parts. +END +STEP +COMMAND Describe +MOUSE 2 4.531 2.219 +MOUSE 4 4.531 2.219 +BIGPAUSE +MOUSE 2 6.984 1.812 +MOUSE 4 6.984 1.812 +BIGPAUSE +MOUSE 2 2.359 2.266 +MOUSE 4 2.359 2.266 +BIGPAUSE +#DESCRIBE OK +PARAMETER describe ok +RESET +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Two ends of the turnout, from the frog to the end of the diverging leg and from the points to the left, are now straight track sections. + +The a turnout is made of a number of individual straight and curved track segements. This turnout had four segments: + 1 a short straight segment to the left of the points + 2 a long straight segment to the right of the points + 3 a curved segment from the points to the frog + 4 a straight segment from the frog to the end of the diverging leg. +The first and last segments have be converted to straight tracks. +The second and third segments form the the body of the turnout and can not be ungrouped further. + +You can later Group this turnout with the straight segments to recreate the turnout definition. You can also add other track segments to turnout definitions. + +END +STEP +KEYSTATE 2 +MOUSE 2 4.625 1.969 +KEYSTATE 2 +MOUSE 4 4.625 1.969 +PARAMETER misc cmdDelete +ORIG 3.000 0.000 0.000 +CLEAR +MESSAGE +Now, create a track and place the new turnout on it. +END +STEP +COMMAND Straight +MOUSE 2 0.281 0.688 +MOUSE 4 11.156 4.281 +BIGPAUSE +COMMAND TurnoutHotBar +#PARAMETER turnout list 0 +PARAMETER GROUP turnout +HOTBARSELECT Peco-55 Modified Medium Right SL-E395F +MOUSE 4 4.750 1.906 +MOUSE 8200 4.750 1.906 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Now suppose we want to replace the black squares with green circles. + +First we Select the turnout. +END +STEP +COMMAND Select +MOUSE 2 6.062 2.906 +MOUSE 4 6.062 2.906 +MESSAGE +And now Ungroup it (from the Tools Menu) +END +STEP +PARAMETER misc cmdUngroup +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Notice that the name has changed to indicate the turnout was Ungrouped. +END +STEP +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Now, hit escape to deselect everything and then Select the 2 squares and delete them. +END +STEP +MOUSE 6920 6.062 2.906 +RESET +BIGPAUSE +MOUSE 2 5.219 2.938 +MOUSE 4 5.219 2.938 +MOUSE 2 5.531 1.844 +MOUSE 4 5.531 1.844 +PARAMETER misc cmdDelete +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Now draw the green circles... +END +STEP +ORIG 1.000 2.000 1.000 +COMMAND DrawFilledCircleCenter +PARAMETER draw linecolor 0 +PARAMETER GROUP draw +PARAMETER draw linecolor 65280 +MOUSE 2 5.203 2.812 +MOUSE 4 5.359 2.609 +PARAMETER GROUP draw +MOUSE 2 5.516 1.891 +MOUSE 4 5.672 1.719 +PARAMETER GROUP draw +MESSAGE +and Group the new definition. +END +STEP +ORIG 2.000 0.000 0.000 +RESET +COMMAND Select +MOUSE 2 3.719 4.156 +MOUSE 4 10.531 0.969 +BIGPAUSE +PARAMETER misc cmdGroup +PARAMETER group replace 1 +BIGPAUSE +PARAMETER group ok +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Notice that the turnout in the HotBar is angled the same as the turnout on the layout. Make sure your new definition is rotated the way you want it. +END +STEP +KEYSTATE 2 +MOUSE 2 5.000 2.188 +KEYSTATE 2 +MOUSE 4 5.000 2.188 +PARAMETER misc cmdDelete +CLEAR +RESET +MESSAGE +We can also create turnouts from simple straight and curved tracks. + +We'll create two tracks that have a common End-Point. +END +STEP +COMMAND Straight +MOUSE 2 2.000 2.000 +MOUSE 4 10.000 2.000 +COMMAND CurveEndPt +MOUSE 2 2.000 2.000 +MOUSE 4 9.000 2.000 +MOUSE 2 9.000 2.000 +MOUSE 4 8.875 3.062 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +At this point we can modify the tracks if necessary. + +We will use the <Describe> command to change the tracks. +END +STEP +COMMAND Describe +MOUSE 2 9.438 2.000 +MOUSE 4 9.438 2.000 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +We'll make the Length 7.5". + +If we change the Length, each End-Point will be moved to shorten the track. We want to just move the Right End-Point. To control this, change the Pivot to First which means the Left End-Point will be unchanged when we change the length (or angle) of the track. +END +STEP +#DESCRIBE Pivot 0 +PARAMETER describe P1 0 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Now when change the Length only the Right End-Point will move. +END +STEP +#DESCRIBE Length 7.500 +PARAMETER describe F7 7.500 +#DESCRIBE OK +PARAMETER describe ok +RESET +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Now let's look at the curved track. +END +STEP +COMMAND Describe +MOUSE 2 7.688 2.625 +MOUSE 4 7.688 2.625 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Here the Left End-Point (which we don't want to move) is the Second End-Point, so we'll make that the Pivot. +END +STEP +#DESCRIBE Pivot 2 +PARAMETER describe P1 2 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +We want the curve to have a radius of 20" and an angle of 17.5°. +First change the Radius... +END +STEP +#DESCRIBE Radius 20.000 +PARAMETER describe F9 20.000000 +MESSAGE +and the the Angular Length. +END +STEP +PARAMETER describe F11 17.5 +BIGPAUSE +#DESCRIBE OK +PARAMETER describe ok +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Now Select both tracks... +END +STEP +COMMAND Select +MOUSE 2 7.500 2.750 +MOUSE 4 7.500 2.750 +MOUSE 2 8.000 2.000 +MOUSE 4 8.000 2.000 +MESSAGE +and Group them. +END +PARAMETER group manuf +PARAMETER group desc +PARAMETER group partno +STEP +PARAMETER misc cmdGroup +PARAMETER group manuf Custom +PARAMETER group desc Left +PARAMETER group partno 99-L +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +If the two tracks have a common End-Point then they will form a Turnout and can be switched with the <Train> command. Otherwise they will just be two track segments grouped together. +END +STEP +PARAMETER group ok +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +We have created a left hand turnout and we also want a right hand version. + +We'll use the <Flip> command. +END +STEP +COMMAND Select +MOUSE 2 7.812 2.250 +MOUSE 4 7.812 2.250 +COMMAND Flip +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Drag a horizontal line that will be the mirror for the <Flip> command. +END +STEP +MOUSE 2 1.438 1.938 +MOUSE 4 11.625 1.938 +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Notice the title has changed to Flipped Left. + +Now Group the turnout. +END +STEP +PARAMETER misc cmdGroup +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +We'll change the Title and Part No for the new defintion. +END +STEP +PARAMETER group desc Right +PARAMETER group partno 99- +PARAMETER group partno 99-R +PARAMETER group replace 1 +PARAMETER group ok +STEP +CLEAR +MESSAGE +To Remove the definitions, use the Custom Management dialog on the Tools menu. +END +STEP +PARAMETER misc cmdCustmgm +MESSAGE +_________________________________________ + +Select the definitions you added and Delete them. +END +STEP +PARAMETER custmgm inx 0 Peco-55 DEMO SL-E395F Modified Medium Right +PARAMETER custmgm delete +PARAMETER custmgm inx 0 Custom DEMO 99-L Left +PARAMETER custmgm delete +PARAMETER custmgm inx 0 Custom DEMO 99-R Right +PARAMETER custmgm delete +PARAMETER custmgm ok +MESSAGE +========================================= +END +STEP +CLEAR |