In a word, yes. I've been using 3pi on both my XP SP2 and Vista machines with no problems, working with a very large and complicated design. Also have not seen...
... system? ... ... TES. I have been using V 8.003.1256 (available on customer site) with no problem. Just printed a small layout with no problem. Using XP...
Is it possible to import a file from Acrobat Reader to 3rd Planit? I have a picture of a turnout that I'd like to import to 3rd Planit so I can match a...
... I just drew a line, an easement, and a curve and converted them, first Appearance > NOT Track Object and then Transform > Convert to Lines. At this point...
... First, 3PI does not use the term "import" for images. The Import menu will only import 3D objects. For images, you can use an image as a texture on an...
Download the trial version of this program. http://www.aidecad.com/ It converts pdf files into dxf files that can be imported into 3rdplanit. I did this for...
... ... Dave, Open the Prooperties Dialog for the line. Open the Line Style tab in the dialog. Near the bottom. the two boxes "Width" can be set to your...
gadave, Thanks for the help. Setting the native widths on gives me what I need!. Unfortunately, all the lines were originally sectional or flex track segments...
Thanks August: My normal route is also right click to get to the properies and line styles (Properties grayed out for a group of lines) - however, I had not...
... (I'd have thought that would be obvious from the original description of the problem.) It should AT LEAST provide the same functionality as going through ...
The previous discussion about heavy dotted lines got me thinking about something I'd put a lot of thought into a few years ago. Personally, I believe the core...
... Imagine if the 3D spec for a "tie" were a trestle bent, and "ties" were defined to be spaced 6 feet apart. Suddenly you have a trestle on an easement...
Congrats Randy and Niromi! May you have many years of joy and continued happiness. Le Roy Evans ... Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo!...
I am in the process of doing some track planning in Sn3 using 3rd PlanIt. With the new release (8.05) they have a flex turnout capability. This seems to go...
Jim, I don't know about the standards, but why not just download the free template from the Fastracks site and take the three needed measurements from there? ...
... free template from the ... Dave Thanks. I have downloaded the templates for the #6, #7 and #8 turnouts already. I just thought if there was a standard...
Jim, If you look on 3pi.info or my data site you will find David Honner's Excel spreadsheet that will make the numbers to plug intop 3pi for just about any...
Rick Thanks. I looked at the file earlier at work and it looked very familiar. When I got home I found that I had downloaded it almost 2 years ago. I must...
I would like to print a small protion of my track plan at 1:1 scale to aid in track laying. So far, I've been unable to figure out how to print just a selected...
Dennis, I'm using 7.10 version, but print should be the same. My instructions assume you will print from your home printer. Select Print. This brings up the...
Thanks Jim. That was just too easy!!! Worked like a charm. ... green box in ... bring up ... boxes. ... Landscape. ... page ... plotters). ... Properties ... ...
I've just downloaded the latest version of 3PI to ugrade from 8.01 to 8.05. I saved the 8.05 to my desktop to run when I'm ready to update. When I update, will...
I think it will work to just install the new version. You should make sure you have your user name and key, but I don't think the new versions ask for...
... You are very welcome. To repeat the stategic level that I was trying to get at: I think some relatively simple enhancements that could be of real benefit...
While we're on the subject of planning Randy's time for him for the next year ;-) --- A few years ago I used Randy's original animation motors to create a...
I am trying to copy a plan from MR in attempt to learn the program. It is the plan of the Intermodal module of a port. It is a small 6' switching layout. There...
