With my cad background, somethings should be a piece of cake. Like XYZ, Aline, Tangent just to name a few. But at times, things don't make any sense, like...
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Ron
countd3mony
Jul 1, 2008 6:08 pm
It would be great if we could work/build in 3D... But this might be more of a wish list thing....
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Clark Thorp
llyffant2000
Jul 1, 2008 7:46 pm
For cutting patterns there is one more step. You need to draw intersecting lines at convenient intervals to create closed polygons of a size you can actually...
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unclebump2008@...
trainman032003
Jul 1, 2008 7:54 pm
Align moves objects with respect to the first object selected.?3PI uses Slice commands instead of trim. ... From: Ron <countd3mony@...> To:...
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ho_train_nut
Jul 1, 2008 8:37 pm
I am a retired teacher. I taught business software for 18 years. As I am now retired I am looking at starting a major layout and downloaded the demo of 3DP....
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Ron
countd3mony
Jul 2, 2008 11:59 am
Commuter cars? or maybe a BiLevel Coache(Bombarbier) Worked on any color schemes for RR's? Made any Loco's or rolling stock like Centerbeams or Depressed...
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3rdPlanIt@yahoogroups...
Jul 2, 2008 12:08 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the 3rdPlanIt group. File : /The Count's...
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Roderick
idahosurge
Jul 2, 2008 12:38 pm
The best way to learn 3PI is to download the manual from the 3PI website and go through the tutorial. I do not know if you can get the manual without buying...
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Greg Shindledecker
shindled
Jul 2, 2008 1:14 pm
Hi Michael, Welcome to the group! You are right - 3rd PlanIt has a steep learning curve. You will find that the time spent learning the program is definitely...
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Jim Milliron
milliron58
Jul 2, 2008 8:24 pm
Michael, If you can e-mail me a .pdf or .jpg sketch of your room and some of your planning ideas I can get you started. The tutorial process and the drawing...
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3rdPlanIt@yahoogroups...
Jul 2, 2008 11:00 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the 3rdPlanIt group. File : /The Count's...
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augustger01
Jul 3, 2008 3:16 pm
I would like the site owner to contact me offline. Can do.??...
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Martin Wynne
martin_wynne...
Jul 3, 2008 3:28 pm
Hi, ... Email to: 3rdplanit-owner@yahoogroups.com Martin....
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Bill Adkins
sn3modeler
Jul 4, 2008 3:37 am
I have downloaded Norm's Landing from the 3rdPlanIt User's Resource site. However, when I attempt to apply it to my current layout plan and view in 3D the...
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3rdPlanIt@yahoogroups...
Jul 4, 2008 11:23 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the 3rdPlanIt group. File : /The Count's...
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Ron
countd3mony
Jul 4, 2008 11:32 am
... OK, its been 2 days and not one comment about this! OK, so it's a big holiday for most of you and family is very important. but you can't be just only be...
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bratwizard
Jul 4, 2008 1:41 pm
Howdy- Thanks for the wonderful program! I hate it. And by hate, I mean love. I just wish it wasn't so darned frustrating. I'm making progress though. I can...
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Alan B. Pearce
aotearoauk
Jul 4, 2008 1:53 pm
... Hmm, not an experienced user, but what I would try is to cut across all tracks at the point you want to bend it, separating it into 'right hand' and 'left...
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unclebump2008@...
trainman032003
Jul 4, 2008 3:22 pm
Not possible to warp a?group of track like that. Easiest would probably be to slice out the middle section. Move the end that you want to push around the...
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Roderick
idahosurge
Jul 4, 2008 7:15 pm
Try applying to a new drawing (blank) and see what happens, if that works try pasting that into your drawing and see what happens. Also you can try opening it...
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ho_train_nut
Jul 4, 2008 10:15 pm
... Send me your email address. I have made a sketch useing Excel and put it on a word document. I dont know it they will up load but I'll try. Thanks ...
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M M
ho_train_nut
Jul 4, 2008 10:39 pm
I am trying to get the demo to do simple things and nothin Geez isn't there an easier way something intuitive? MM Michael the HO Nut ... From:...
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unclebump2008@...
trainman032003
Jul 5, 2008 12:08 am
That depends, the demo program is limited to 100 objects in a file. Try changing the setting in Tools, O ... From: M M <ho_train_nut@...> To:...
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unclebump2008@...
trainman032003
Jul 5, 2008 12:10 am
Stupid laptop. Try changing the Tools, Options, Drawing Style setting to Allow Both. Also set the sensitivity to about two or three clicks from the right end....
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bratwizard
Jul 5, 2008 4:31 pm
Welcome to 3rd Planit, the best model RR CAD software that you'll hate to use. Nothing is intuitive. Everything is frustrating. You have to go around the barn...
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bratwizard
Jul 5, 2008 4:51 pm
I've finally figured out how to use flex turnouts but still having a bit of a problem, it seems like the program doesn't have a clue how to connect them !?!? ...
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J. A. Cummings
jac11902
Jul 5, 2008 4:53 pm
Anonymous (I'm assuming bratwizard is a nom d'guerre rather than your actual first or last name) - This is the second (at least) post you've made criticizing...
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Martin Wynne
martin_wynne...
Jul 5, 2008 5:19 pm
Hi bratwizard, ... If you think 3PI is crazy, heaven only knows what you would make of this: ...
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bratwizard
Jul 5, 2008 5:22 pm
How come when I want to extend a line, I can use the "Line Project" tool, select a spot on any piece of track and drag, and this will produce a straight line...
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bratwizard
Jul 5, 2008 5:59 pm
... your actual ... More ... awkward or ... Yes, "bratwizard" is my nom d'guerre. I don't mean to be rude, I mean to pour forth the HOURS OF FRUSTRATION AND...
