RailModeller Pro - Feature Requests
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Custom location for the stock file
I run RailModeller Pro on two computers.
Sharing a layout on iCloud is easy but I would also like to share the stock file.45 votes -
T-TRAK modules for N scale (actual size..)
The T-TRAK standards has modules for simple and corner shape
'Single module size for N-Scale is 12 1⁄8 inches (310 mm) wide by 8 1⁄4 inches (210 mm) deep. Depth of a straight module can be up to the size of a corner module (usually 14 3⁄8 inches (370 mm)). Depth is often 12 inches (300 mm), 13 inches (330 mm), or 14 inches (360 mm) inches, rather than the full size of a corner module. This allows more space for scenery, and does not crowd the center of the table. Corner modules are 14 3⁄8 inches (370 mm) square'
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12 votesWe’re planning to add presets for baseboards – user created or ready-made presets bundled with the app – to the baseboard assistant.
Presets for various T-Trak modules as well as commercial vendors (e.g. www.modelrailroadbenchwork.com) would then be offered to e.g. insert a T-Trak single-module with 2-3 clicks!
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Library Editor
I would like to be able to design new track components and add them to my personal library. The most complicated component would be a switch. I am buliding handlaid narrow gauge track using stub switches. How do I put my designs into my library? Just for off the wall, suppose I had a 4'8.5" inch gauge layout. My switches would all be custom. So it I'm BNSF and wanted to use this software to lay out a new yard, how would I do it?
120 votesAvailability of public beta currently scheduled for major update 6.5
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Flex track calculator for cut of rest bits
I use quite a number of flex tracks to fill in lengths of tracks that aren't available. So I have quite a lot of rests lying around which I can still use in other parts of my layout.
Now Railmodeller always calculates a full new flex track if you go to the itinerary list where you can also see the costs.
Imagine, RailModeller could have a preference like: Keep rest Flex Track-Cut-Offs longer than ... mm (or ...%) or even 0.
Then RailModeller could calculate the needed FlexTracks on the sum of the flex track lengths used in the layout.…37 votes -
baseboard elevation
I'm doing a multi-layer layout and would love to have more then 1 base board level, since my 2nd level is just floating in mid air.
So with that, being able to adjust base board level - would be awesome. Also more then 1 base board layer would work well here.
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Specify custom track bed width (Printing sub-roadbed)
After printing on full size you need to draw the plywood sub-roadbed manually. I would like to see a option for a sub-roadbed with adjustable width. A preview of the sub-roadbed in 3D would also be nice.
33 votesDefinitely on the to-do list!
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Favorites in Libraries
I am building a layout with Atlas Track but know I want to focus on certian parts and NOT use others. I would love to be able to mark my "favorites" and see them in the list. Would make it much easier to find what I am looking for and protect me from use a snap switch for instance when that isn't my preferred product.
28 votesFiltering the library catalog by favorite elements or elements in stock is on the to-do list!
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Allow tunnel entry/exit to occur mid track section
Currently the tunnel tool only allows the tunnel length to correspond to a particular unit of track. For instance if you have a long straight approach to the tunnel and need it to start part way along without splitting the track into smaller units.
72 votesPlanned for a future update
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Ability to set the maximum grade/elevation
Currently the maximum elevation is set to 10%, hard coded in the SW. For rack rail it is no problem to have it to 35%.
Would be nice when it is possible to set the maximum elevation by the user, 10% for example is already 'a lot' for standard tracks.
Having two limits would be the way to go:
1: The current 10% that can be set by the user, when you go over it, you get a warning, not a message that it is not possible.
2: The upper limit, for example 35%, where you get the message that…82 votes -
height adjustments
Height adjustments are a pain in the ass. Start over. Make them intuitive. One adjustment to close gaps should not wipe out an entire grade or reset the height of an entire layer. Come on, you can do better than this, every other program does already.
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DCC Planning, Electric Planning (Planung Digitalsteuerung/Elektrik/Verkabelung)
Isoliertrennungen für Schienen
Rückmelder positionieren
Blöcke kennzeichnen und bezeichnen
Kehrschleifen kennzeichnen164 votesElectrical planning is scheduled for a future update!
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A smarter, easier to use gap closing function
Don't call it "smart" gasp closing when I can do better by eyeball. There are too many steps to the process. Again, make it intuitive and easy to use.
32 votesFurther improvements are scheduled
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Curve radius presets and options
Many O Scale Locomotives and passenger cars require a minimum radius of O72. According to the creator of fastback most will run on as tight a cutie as O48 at reasonable speeds.
Allow users to preset a minimum curve of O72 with optional use of O60 and O48 curves in specific situations. Concurrently, display only the library for the minimum curve and above unless tighter radiuses are opted for.
17 votesA per-layout minimum radius constraint is scheduled for a future update
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Export as 3D file for using in SketchUp or similar apps
An export of the entire layout as a standard 3D file format would allow further editing in 3D apps, adding scenery, animate the layout, etc.
78 votesCollada 3D export is planned!
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replace parts with compatible parts
I'd like to be able to change all my Atlas 500 36" Super-Flex Track (wood ties) with Atlas 502 36" Super-Flex Track (concrete ties) or replace four Atlas 524e 2 Inch Straights with a single Atlas 525 package of four of the same, etc. Or switch to Peco or Weller, etc. equivalents. (Perhaps via the Parts Lists?)
42 votesTo be added to the Search feature in an upcoming update
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Natural features like waterfalls, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, etc.
There is another thing I miss. Would be great to have library of natural features like waterfalls, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, etc. And it would be ideal if feature like stream, river would have functionality of free hand adjustment of curvature so it could be fitted into landscape. This would allow us to plan water features flow along layout.
31 votesDedicated tools for rivers and waterways are planned for the future!
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A way to force two tracks to connect [Lower Precision, Higher Tolerance]
Two tracks can be very close but not connected. I would like to be able to select both tracks and ask them to be connected. This should be extended to a whole selection. Sometimes selecting adjacent tracks the mouse moves slightly and a small disconnection appears somewhere. It is very difficult to find it. I would like to be able to select all tracks and say "connect"
122 votesA dedicated function to connect all tracks in the selection and appending each track to its closest neighboring track could be added in the future
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An indication of wiring blocks
It would be nice to be able to identify wiring blocks, i.e. identify sections of the tracks that are connected electrically. This is very important when planning a layout. Also, the program could identify reverse loops that need special isolation.
124 votesA wiring module is planned for the future!
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Automatic establishment of minimum required height when one track over another.
During design process tracks can be placed over another. Software immediately establish a minimal distance between tracks and asks for slope definition which is allredy defined as function in the RailModeller.
72 votesMinimum height checks / warnings are scheduled for a future update!
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The ability to highlight multiple sections of track and create a parallel section of track
So if you have a highlighted curved section, section with points included or "S" section of multiple track elements. I would be handy to have the ability to create a parallel of it with the options of setting distance apart, exceed minimum and recommended radius warning, follow inside or outside curve of track so as to create parallel track to points radius.
22 votes
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