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Locked Re: Panel sensors not triggering Lroutes at startup

 

Rummy,

Thanks for the panel and a subtle clue in your description.

Instead of defining the sensor names in the sensor table and then adding the sensors to the panel, you are dynamically creating the sensors names using the Layout Editor toolbar as you are adding the sensors to the panel.

If you look at the the system console (Help >> System console) you will see lots of errors.

When you create a sensor using the table, you have to select the System Connection. Usually there will be two. One is the layout connection, such as LocoNet or NCE. The other will be Internal. The system name field gets a valid value, without a prefix, which varies depending on the connection type. The prefix will be added automatically. You can also enter the user name at the same time.

When you create the system name dynamically using the Layout Editor toolbar, you have to supply a valid prefix and valid subsequent characters yourself since there is no mechanism to select the connection type. When an invalid name is supplied, an error occurs in the system console and the icon jumps to the upper left corner. The background on the toolbar also remains red. If you right click the icon, the name will be <Not connected>. These need to be deleted and added again with valid names.

I define my sensors using the sensor table with user names. When I add them to the panel, they are assigned the user names. I also use the user names for any other references, such as Logix.

Dave Sand

On Jul 15, 2018, at 7:08 PM, rummy@... wrote:

I only input system names for the sensors at the point of placing the sensors on the panel. Those were the names that sometimes had the "IS" prefix added in the configuration file. If I understand the process right, user names can only be input in the sensor table? I hadn't done that yet, but I understand that would be a good idea.

I created a folder (Rummy's...) in the ProblemsBeingWorkedOn folder (thank you for the suggestion!), and I uploaded the configuration file (what I call it) that "builds" the panel for my layout as it exists now. I'm kind of embarrassed because I'm new to JMRI and PanelPro so I expect a lot of you experts will look at what I've done and have a good laugh! But we all have to start somewhere, right? The layout depicted in the panel is about 75' of mainline track (HO) and represents about 20% of the mainline that will exist on the finished layout. I picked the simple end of the track plan to begin layout construction and wanted to get JMRI, Digitrax & loconet, detection, etc., started, so I added a temporary return loop shown on the left side to get some trains running.

As I said, I'm a rookie with JMRI, so I'm open to all suggestions and input. That also means I may get that deer-caught-in-the-headlights look when you make some suggestions. lol

Thanks again,
Rummy
Locked Re: dispatcher

 

Steve,

? ? ?I've had control of a loco with my DT402 throttle and then ran the loco via Dispatcher without dispatching it.? I think that Dispatcher takes over the loco totally and you have to select that loco again with the throttle to take control.

Roger
Locked Re: Panel sensors not triggering Lroutes at startup

 

I only input system names for the sensors at the point of placing the sensors on the panel. ?Those were the names that sometimes had the "IS" prefix added in the configuration file. If I understand the process right, user names can only be input in the sensor table? ?I hadn't done that yet, but I understand that would be a good idea.

I created a folder (Rummy's...) in the ProblemsBeingWorkedOn folder (thank you for the suggestion!), and I uploaded the configuration file (what I call it) that "builds" the panel for my layout as it exists now. ?I'm kind of embarrassed because I'm new to JMRI and PanelPro so I expect a lot of you experts will look at what I've done and have a good laugh! ?But we all have to start somewhere, right? ?The layout depicted in the panel is about 75' of mainline track (HO) and represents about 20% of the mainline that will exist on the finished layout. ?I picked the simple end of the track plan to begin layout construction and wanted to get JMRI, Digitrax & loconet, detection, etc., started, so I added a temporary return loop shown on the left side to get some trains running.

As I said, I'm a rookie with JMRI, so I'm open to all suggestions and input. ?That also means I may get that deer-caught-in-the-headlights look when you make some suggestions. lol

Thanks again,
Rummy
Locked Re: dispatcher

 

Tony
Correct, you should release the loco from any other throttle. I think but not sure, that unplugging a dt4xx dt5xxx or utx will stop the throttle trying to reassert control but a dcs5x cs throttle has to be released for sure. I technically understand this stuff , and can do it, but I am not a good teacher, someone else should chime in about releasing throttles.
Steve G.

On July 15, 2018 2:33:53 PM EDT, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:
so i cant have an engine in auto train and on my physical throttle at
the same time.
will disconnecting the physical throttle be ok or must i use the opsw

tony
On Jul 15, 2018, at 7:10 AM, Steve_G <RailRodder@...> wrote:

Hi Tony
Ensure that the autotrain loco has been fully released from all other
throttles before attempting to create the train. Autotrain will not
work on a shared throttle. You can clear all command station slots with
an OpSw, see the digitrax documention for which one.
LocoNet slot monitor can be a good start to finding inuse throttles.
Steve G.

On July 15, 2018 1:59:00 AM EDT, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...>
wrote:
please help as i am having a new issues with an engine running on
automatic mode

run a auto train
sometimes it makes it thru a loop. my throttle shows its speed
then randomly it stops and the throttle shows 0 speed
i switch to manual mode and use speed lever above 0 and it goes only
to
stop again. speed lever went to 0
so i switch to auto and it goes.

i terminate train
i cant control the engine with my physical throttle
i write all sheets on the programming track
now throttle control e.ngine

please tell me what i am doing wrong or whats going on

tony
On Jul 15, 2018, at 1:00 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...>
wrote:

please ignore these 2 emails, my perferences were not all set to
loconet.

train running but pauses randomly during the loop

any reason for that

tony


On Jul 15, 2018, at 12:26 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...>
wrote:

ps: if i use the autotrain window to switch to manual and use the
speed lever to move the train it doesnt respond either

what am i doing wrong

tony


On Jul 15, 2018, at 12:18 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...>
wrote:

i have my layout connected to computer running jmri 4.12. a
layout
panel using sml signals.
sections are defined.transits are defined. dispatcher settings
are
set to run train automatically.
enter a train name, dcc address etc.
click on add train
the active train window lists the train. status=running /
mode=automatic / allocated section is the next section from the one
train starts in
requested allocation waiting for dipatch window shows train and
lists the next section after the one allocated
allocated sections shows the train in iy12 as occupied and shows
iy13 as unoccupied

everything looks good except the train is not running

how do i get it to start. looks like the program assumed it
running but it never moved

in the settings when i entered its dcc address of 5512 it shows
as
5,512

if i run the train with a physical throttle the allocated
sections
table lists the sections in and the next one changing each as the
engine moves.

how do i get the train to physically run automatically


tony
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Locked DecoderPro decoder selection for Athearn Genesis U50

 

I tried using Tsunami gas turbine and it seems to change things, however on a run track the locomotive just makes an engine noise and does not respond to throttle nor F0 to turn on the lights.

Thanks
Locked Re: Panel sensors not triggering Lroutes at startup

 

Rummy,

Table items such as turnouts, sensors, routes, logic, etc. have a system name and a user name.

When you create a new object, such as an internal sensor, a prefix is added if necessary, such as IS, and the rest is changed to upper case to create the system name. ?The user name is used as entered after removing leading and trailing spaces.

The system name cannot be changed. ?The user name can be changed and if necessary, moved to a different system name. ?

For maximum flexibility, assign and use the user name rather than the system name. ?For example, an internal sensor was created as IS123 / Sensor XYZ. ?Later it is discovered that this sensor would work better if it was a physical level on the layout. ?Assuming a Digitrax layout with appropriate hardware, Sensor XYZ could be moved to LS1122 (LocoNet Sensor) and JMRI would continue working as expected.

I don¡¯t recall seeing which version of JMRI you have been using. ?You mention the name shows up without the IS prefix. ?Is that in the XML?systemName element or XML?userName?element? ?If you could provide a bad version of the file we can determine if there is a problem that needs to be fixed.

Dave Sand



On Jul 15, 2018, at 4:44 PM, rummy@... wrote:

Finally found the problem, and with it, the solution. ?And, although I do not know what caused it in the first place, I have come up with a way to avoid it.

First, the problem and solution. ?As I was perusing the configuration file in a text editor looking for differences between the sensor/LRoute combinations?that worked on startup and those that did not work, I noticed that the sensor name was different. ?On the ones that worked, the sensor name that I typed?in prior to placing the sensor on the panel in PanelPro was appended to a leading "IS". ?For example, if I named the sensor "Test 1", PanelPro would?add the IS making the name as used in Java "ISTEST 1" - note the addition of "IS" at the beginning and capitalization of the name I gave it. ?For the?sensors that did not stay linked to their LRoutes, the name saved in the configuration file was just the name I gave it "Test 1". ?I don't know why they (the?working and non working sensors) were saved in the config file differently. ?But the solution was to type in the correct name: ?"IS" + the name I assigned?to the sensor, in all caps. ?I did that for all the non-working at startup sensors, and everything works great on startup.

I don't know why PanelPro does this. ?Type in any name, and the sensor shows up on the panel, in the sensor table, and in all the other tables as "IS" +?name. ?But look in the configuration file and the name is minus the "IS". ?Also, and this is weird, if I type in "IS" + name to start with when placing the?sensor on the panel, as in "ISTEST 1", "ISTEST 1" shows up everywhere, even the config file. ?One would think PanelPro would add another "IS" to the?name I gave it, making it "ISISTEST 1". ?But it doesn't. So this is my workaround. ?So far I've been adding sensors using a beginning "IS" and all is well.

One cautionary note regarding editing the configuration file with a text editor: ?there are 2 kinds of quotes - generic quotes that can be opening or?closing quotes (they are vertical and therefore interchangeable), and non-generic quotes wherein the opening quotes tilt the opposite way as the closing?quotes. ?Java and JMRI only like the generic quotes. ?As I was editing the names in the config file, my text editor sometimes would change a generic?opening quote to a non-generic opening quote, and if I didn't catch it and make it a generic variety, an error would occur when trying to open the panel.

Anyhow, thanks to all who responded and gave suggestions. ?I am creating and maintaining an initialization route to align all the sensors, turnouts and?signals at startup, per several of the responders. ?Thanks again!
Locked Re: WiThrottle fails to save preferences.

 

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You aren't doing it properly.

You need to set F2 to Locked in the Roster Entry for your Minitrix locos and select that roster entry (in the main roster entry) then press the Throttle button.

--?
Dave in Australia

The New England Convention 2018

On 16 Jul 2018, at 3:27 AM, fotobahn <gratay@...> wrote:

Restart JMRI, F2 Always momentary is back to being checked.
Locked Re: DecoderPro worked on NCE and then stopped working

 

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See below:

On 16 Jul 2018, at 3:40 AM, sjackobs@... wrote:

2018-07-15 12:27:00,810 apps.AppsBase? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?INFO? - DecoderPro version 4.12+Rb6a9bb1 starts under Java 1.8.0_144 on Mac OS X x86_64 v10.11.6 at Sun Jul 15 12:27:00 CDT 2018 [main]

2018-07-15 12:27:01,232 gui3.Apps3? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? INFO? - Starting with profile My_JMRI_Railroad.3ed93e0a [main]

2018-07-15 12:27:01,564 node.NodeIdentity? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?INFO? - Using jmri-gpXgGbMMbhNiaaimMqmEtc-3ed93e0a as the JMRI Node identity [AWT-EventQueue-0]

2018-07-15 12:27:01,907 xml.AbstractSerialConnectionConfigXml INFO? - Starting to connect for "NCE" [main]

2018-07-15 12:27:03,877 usbdriver.UsbDriverAdapter? ? ? ? ? ? INFO? - NCE USB cu.SLAB_USBtoUART port opened at 9600 baud [main]

2018-07-15 12:27:04,039 nce.NceConnectionStatus? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?INFO? - NCE EPROM revision = 7.3.0 [AWT-EventQueue-0]


Good so far. JMRI has contacted the NCE USB and it has said "I'm a V7 with no jumpers fitted".

2018-07-15 12:27:50,614 jmrix.AbstractMRTrafficController? ? ?WARN? - Timeout on reply to message: A9 00 1D consecutive timeouts = 0 in nce.NceTrafficController [nce.NceTrafficController Transmit thread]

2018-07-15 12:27:52,675 jmrix.AbstractMRTrafficController? ? ?WARN? - timeout flushes receive buffer: 30 [nce.NceTrafficController Receive thread]


This is a problem. The Power Cab has rejected the Read CV 29 direct because it claims it is not in Program Track Mode.



NCE Command Monitor:

12:27:37.754: [9E]? Enter Programming track mode
12:27:39.607: [21]? command completed successfully

The Power Cab has replied "Fine, done so".

12:27:40.613: [A9 00 1D]? Read CV 29 in direct mode

From the system console, The Power Cab has actually replied "No, I'm not in Program Track Mode".

12:27:50.817: [9F]? Exit Programming track mode
12:27:52.676: [21]? command completed successfully
12:27:52.677: [AA]? Return software revision number
12:27:52.682: [07 03 00]? Reply: 07 03 00

JMRI has bailed out and checked communication.

12:28:37.754: [9E]? Enter Programming track mode
12:28:39.616: [21]? command completed successfully

JMRI tries again. The Power Cab has replied "Fine, done so".

12:28:40.621: [A9 00 1D]? Read CV 29 in direct mode
12:28:50.826: [9F]? Exit Programming track mode

JMRI tries again.?From the system console, The Power Cab has actually replied "No, I'm not in Program Track Mode".

It looks like an issue with the Power Cab itself. The NCE USB is talking to the Power Cab and it is replying sensibly but it isn't functioning properly (won't go into program track mode).

You don't happen to have a Smart Booster (SB5) in the mix do you?


What version is your Power Cab (The second screen on startup)?

Dave in Australia
Locked Re: DecoderPro worked on NCE and then stopped working

 

additional note: when I launch JMRI again, the JMRI device does not show up in the Finder Devices list. Nor does the 20GB Firewire device, now, either. I am not sure if this is a clue or not....

Thanks,
--
Steve Jackobs
Austin & Taylor & Pacific
Locked Re: Why are the function fields blank in decoder pro?

 

Thanks Dave, I¡¯ll try again tomorrow.
Locked Re: Why are the function fields blank in decoder pro?

 

Apparently there are 2 tabs, the one i was looking at was dor defining functions for the decoder pro throttle. ?I don¡¯t see the check box tab where you can assign functions to cab numbers.
I also don¡¯t see a tab to adjust or change sounds/volumes except for the horn.

The LokSound Select manual provides the CV¡¯s to make these adjustments but I would like to be able to do it in decoder pro.
Locked Re: Panel sensors not triggering Lroutes at startup

 

Finally found the problem, and with it, the solution. ?And, although I do not know what caused it in the first place, I have come up with a way to avoid it.

First, the problem and solution. ?As I was perusing the configuration file in a text editor looking for differences between the sensor/LRoute combinations that worked on startup and those that did not work, I noticed that the sensor name was different. ?On the ones that worked, the sensor name that I typed in prior to placing the sensor on the panel in PanelPro was appended to a leading "IS". ?For example, if I named the sensor "Test 1", PanelPro would add the IS making the name as used in Java "ISTEST 1" - note the addition of "IS" at the beginning and capitalization of the name I gave it. ?For the sensors that did not stay linked to their LRoutes, the name saved in the configuration file was just the name I gave it "Test 1". ?I don't know why they (the working and non working sensors) were saved in the config file differently. ?But the solution was to type in the correct name: ?"IS" + the name I assigned to the sensor, in all caps. ?I did that for all the non-working at startup sensors, and everything works great on startup.

I don't know why PanelPro does this. ?Type in any name, and the sensor shows up on the panel, in the sensor table, and in all the other tables as "IS" + name. ?But look in the configuration file and the name is minus the "IS". ?Also, and this is weird, if I type in "IS" + name to start with when placing the sensor on the panel, as in "ISTEST 1", "ISTEST 1" shows up everywhere, even the config file. ?One would think PanelPro would add another "IS" to the name I gave it, making it "ISISTEST 1". ?But it doesn't. So this is my workaround. ?So far I've been adding sensors using a beginning "IS" and all is well.

One cautionary note regarding editing the configuration file with a text editor: ?there are 2 kinds of quotes - generic quotes that can be opening or closing quotes (they are vertical and therefore interchangeable), and non-generic quotes wherein the opening quotes tilt the opposite way as the closing quotes. ?Java and JMRI only like the generic quotes. ?As I was editing the names in the config file, my text editor sometimes would change a generic opening quote to a non-generic opening quote, and if I didn't catch it and make it a generic variety, an error would occur when trying to open the panel.

Anyhow, thanks to all who responded and gave suggestions. ?I am creating and maintaining an initialization route to align all the sensors, turnouts and signals at startup, per several of the responders. ?Thanks again!
Locked Re: Why are the function fields blank in decoder pro?

 

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If you read the "Readme" pane in the roster entry, you will get more information.

There are many, many, many hundreds of LokSound Select and V4 projects and the Function names, Sound Slot names and defaults. We don't have the resources nor the flexibility in JMRI code to create and maintain that many sets of defaults and names.

If you know the ESU project name, you can download the ESU bulletin from the website to get names.

You'll need to Read Full Sheet on the CVs pane (more reliable than Read All Sheets) before making changes. This will take around 20 minutes on an NCE system. You'll need to sort by Status descending after reading and if there are any Red (Unknown) CVs, Read Changes on Sheet until they are all gone. You also need to turn off Caching and Verify after Write in Preferences->Roster->Programmer and update to the latest JMRI (currently V4.12).

You should have no problem changing Sound Volumes. If you are not sure which slot is which, use Program on Main on the Sound pane and experiment.

More help on the LokSound forum, where you will find an excellent unofficial LokProgrammer 4 manual by Phil Dunlop. The principles and Panes are similar to JMRI and it very well explains Function Mapping etc.
?
--?
Dave in Australia

The New England Convention 2018

On 16 Jul 2018, at 12:35 AM, gary233@... wrote:

When I put the A unit on the NCE Program Track, Decoder Pro reads the decoder and I can change settings. ?However the tab for Functions is blank. ?I know the bell is on 1 and the mars light is on 6 but none show.

Also I cannot adjust individual sounds or volume (Prime mover, horn, bell). ?I can select the horn.
Locked Version 12 - Help is not complete

 

Gents,

Just download version 12 (after download java at another PC).
And now I've opened the help....
But I see it is not complete (downloaded) or configured.

Some tabs are empty (see attachment), some do only have a outline instead of the picture.

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Met vriendelijke groet,
With regards,
Mit freundlichen Gru?,

Willie de Kort



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with regards,
Willie
Locked Re: dispatcher

 

possible program ommission

in transits edit window there is no way to enter a comment

tony

On Jul 15, 2018, at 2:51 PM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:

i cant find such an opsw
will filling the physical throttle with other addresses do the job
must it be removed from the wifi list of addresses but not bein used on one of the 4 throttles

tony
On Jul 15, 2018, at 2:33 PM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:

so i cant have an engine in auto train and on my physical throttle at the same time.
will disconnecting the physical throttle be ok or must i use the opsw

tony
On Jul 15, 2018, at 7:10 AM, Steve_G <RailRodder@...> wrote:

Hi Tony
Ensure that the autotrain loco has been fully released from all other throttles before attempting to create the train. Autotrain will not work on a shared throttle. You can clear all command station slots with an OpSw, see the digitrax documention for which one.
LocoNet slot monitor can be a good start to finding inuse throttles.
Steve G.

On July 15, 2018 1:59:00 AM EDT, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:
please help as i am having a new issues with an engine running on
automatic mode

run a auto train
sometimes it makes it thru a loop. my throttle shows its speed
then randomly it stops and the throttle shows 0 speed
i switch to manual mode and use speed lever above 0 and it goes only to
stop again. speed lever went to 0
so i switch to auto and it goes.

i terminate train
i cant control the engine with my physical throttle
i write all sheets on the programming track
now throttle control e.ngine

please tell me what i am doing wrong or whats going on

tony
On Jul 15, 2018, at 1:00 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:

please ignore these 2 emails, my perferences were not all set to
loconet.

train running but pauses randomly during the loop

any reason for that

tony


On Jul 15, 2018, at 12:26 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...>
wrote:

ps: if i use the autotrain window to switch to manual and use the
speed lever to move the train it doesnt respond either

what am i doing wrong

tony


On Jul 15, 2018, at 12:18 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...>
wrote:

i have my layout connected to computer running jmri 4.12. a layout
panel using sml signals.
sections are defined.transits are defined. dispatcher settings are
set to run train automatically.
enter a train name, dcc address etc.
click on add train
the active train window lists the train. status=running /
mode=automatic / allocated section is the next section from the one
train starts in
requested allocation waiting for dipatch window shows train and
lists the next section after the one allocated
allocated sections shows the train in iy12 as occupied and shows
iy13 as unoccupied

everything looks good except the train is not running

how do i get it to start. looks like the program assumed it
running but it never moved

in the settings when i entered its dcc address of 5512 it shows as
5,512

if i run the train with a physical throttle the allocated sections
table lists the sections in and the next one changing each as the
engine moves.

how do i get the train to physically run automatically


tony
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Locked DCC4PC on PRi

 

Been fighting an issue for some time . This works fine on my Win 10 computer.

Trying to learn using the RPi with JMRI and kept getting error messages when opening my panel filet. I can make the Blocks and sensors just fine and they will function correctly also can save is file without errors, but when restarting PanelPro again and loading my Panel file I get errors something about duplication's.

Finally did a side by side of the two computers using the same DCC++ and DCC4PC 16 Block Reader board.

Using JMRI 4.11.9 on both computers.

The Rpi shows the Reader interface just fine but will not display the Reader Boards.

Dennis in Tennessee

Also the window opens without a Title for the Reader Boards.

Why can I setup Blocks and sensors and work fine but not display the Reader Boards?
Locked Re: Upgrade from 4.8 to 4.12

 

Attachments aren't allowed. You will either need to cut and paste it into a message or make a separate folder in the 'Problems being worked on' area of the files sections and put it there.

--
Peter Ulvestad

JMRI Users Group Moderator - ( )
Tam Valley Group Moderator - ( )
Sprog-DCC Group Moderator - ( )
Edmonton Model Railroad Association -

Locked Re: Upgrade from 4.8 to 4.12

[email protected]
 

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I have tried upgrading again but with no luck. If I run InstallTest.bat I get the following:

?

The Windows Command Window ends with: Something is wrong with invoking JMRI. Check JMRI installation.

?

The output of InstallTest.bat is attached as the file InstallTest WindowCommandLine.txt

?

Thanks,

?

Dave
Locked Re: dispatcher

 

i cant find such an opsw
will filling the physical throttle with other addresses do the job
must it be removed from the wifi list of addresses but not bein used on one of the 4 throttles

tony

On Jul 15, 2018, at 2:33 PM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:

so i cant have an engine in auto train and on my physical throttle at the same time.
will disconnecting the physical throttle be ok or must i use the opsw

tony
On Jul 15, 2018, at 7:10 AM, Steve_G <RailRodder@...> wrote:

Hi Tony
Ensure that the autotrain loco has been fully released from all other throttles before attempting to create the train. Autotrain will not work on a shared throttle. You can clear all command station slots with an OpSw, see the digitrax documention for which one.
LocoNet slot monitor can be a good start to finding inuse throttles.
Steve G.

On July 15, 2018 1:59:00 AM EDT, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:
please help as i am having a new issues with an engine running on
automatic mode

run a auto train
sometimes it makes it thru a loop. my throttle shows its speed
then randomly it stops and the throttle shows 0 speed
i switch to manual mode and use speed lever above 0 and it goes only to
stop again. speed lever went to 0
so i switch to auto and it goes.

i terminate train
i cant control the engine with my physical throttle
i write all sheets on the programming track
now throttle control e.ngine

please tell me what i am doing wrong or whats going on

tony
On Jul 15, 2018, at 1:00 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:

please ignore these 2 emails, my perferences were not all set to
loconet.

train running but pauses randomly during the loop

any reason for that

tony


On Jul 15, 2018, at 12:26 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...>
wrote:

ps: if i use the autotrain window to switch to manual and use the
speed lever to move the train it doesnt respond either

what am i doing wrong

tony


On Jul 15, 2018, at 12:18 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...>
wrote:

i have my layout connected to computer running jmri 4.12. a layout
panel using sml signals.
sections are defined.transits are defined. dispatcher settings are
set to run train automatically.
enter a train name, dcc address etc.
click on add train
the active train window lists the train. status=running /
mode=automatic / allocated section is the next section from the one
train starts in
requested allocation waiting for dipatch window shows train and
lists the next section after the one allocated
allocated sections shows the train in iy12 as occupied and shows
iy13 as unoccupied

everything looks good except the train is not running

how do i get it to start. looks like the program assumed it
running but it never moved

in the settings when i entered its dcc address of 5512 it shows as
5,512

if i run the train with a physical throttle the allocated sections
table lists the sections in and the next one changing each as the
engine moves.

how do i get the train to physically run automatically


tony
--
Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
Locked Re: dispatcher

 

so i cant have an engine in auto train and on my physical throttle at the same time.
will disconnecting the physical throttle be ok or must i use the opsw

tony

On Jul 15, 2018, at 7:10 AM, Steve_G <RailRodder@...> wrote:

Hi Tony
Ensure that the autotrain loco has been fully released from all other throttles before attempting to create the train. Autotrain will not work on a shared throttle. You can clear all command station slots with an OpSw, see the digitrax documention for which one.
LocoNet slot monitor can be a good start to finding inuse throttles.
Steve G.

On July 15, 2018 1:59:00 AM EDT, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:
please help as i am having a new issues with an engine running on
automatic mode

run a auto train
sometimes it makes it thru a loop. my throttle shows its speed
then randomly it stops and the throttle shows 0 speed
i switch to manual mode and use speed lever above 0 and it goes only to
stop again. speed lever went to 0
so i switch to auto and it goes.

i terminate train
i cant control the engine with my physical throttle
i write all sheets on the programming track
now throttle control e.ngine

please tell me what i am doing wrong or whats going on

tony
On Jul 15, 2018, at 1:00 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:

please ignore these 2 emails, my perferences were not all set to
loconet.

train running but pauses randomly during the loop

any reason for that

tony


On Jul 15, 2018, at 12:26 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...>
wrote:

ps: if i use the autotrain window to switch to manual and use the
speed lever to move the train it doesnt respond either

what am i doing wrong

tony


On Jul 15, 2018, at 12:18 AM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...>
wrote:

i have my layout connected to computer running jmri 4.12. a layout
panel using sml signals.
sections are defined.transits are defined. dispatcher settings are
set to run train automatically.
enter a train name, dcc address etc.
click on add train
the active train window lists the train. status=running /
mode=automatic / allocated section is the next section from the one
train starts in
requested allocation waiting for dipatch window shows train and
lists the next section after the one allocated
allocated sections shows the train in iy12 as occupied and shows
iy13 as unoccupied

everything looks good except the train is not running

how do i get it to start. looks like the program assumed it
running but it never moved

in the settings when i entered its dcc address of 5512 it shows as
5,512

if i run the train with a physical throttle the allocated sections
table lists the sections in and the next one changing each as the
engine moves.

how do i get the train to physically run automatically


tony
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