Hi Phil,
Thanks a bunch.? What you have is sort of what I'm looking for except I would need the train length in feet since there could be a mix of 40', 50', 70', and up to 89' long cars.? If working locally I could get the lineup off the printer or if working remotely the lineup could be printed as a PDF and emailed to the DS.? Hope this helps. Cheers, Dennis Drury
Dayton, NV
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On Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 5:21 AM Phil in gorgeous Young Harris via Groups.Io <philabernathy= [email protected]> wrote:
On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 09:45 AM, Dennis Drury wrote:
Thanks Phil, but the DS is in a different room from where the manifests are generated and sometimes the DS is in a different state.? Bottom line is to give the layout a more prototype feel by generating prototype paperwork.? If it makes it easier for the visiting operators so much the better.
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If I knew how to code it I'd do this myself but that's not in the cards.? Thanks.
Dennis, I am not sure how the information is to be delivered to the Dispatcher in his/her remote location.? I had assumed that a printer could spew out the reports needed at the Dispatcher location. If not a direct connection (or networked through TCP/IP somehow, which is above my pay grade), could reports be emailed??
On my JMRI using a highly modified (bastardized some might successfully argue; hope Dan is not listening) Manifest Creator Excel add-on, I can print a report from the csv file that is generated when a train is built.? I normally print all my Manifests and Switchlists to a PDF file and store them for distribution via email or by USB stick.? In testing my idea for a Dispatcher summary, I have generated a report for one train (repeatable for each train built) with a line showing the Station, departure time, direction, quantity of locos assigned (not used on my railroad, but should work if actually used), number of cars and total (estimated) tonnage for each stop on that route.? It could also show full and empty counts, but I do not use that, just total car counts.
Here is a text version of my report:
"Train Manifest #44?? Page - 1? ? 2/10/2020 7:34
MANIFEST for Train #44-
Train departs Elizabeth Northbound @ 13:01 with 1 Locos, 9 Cars , 628 Tons
Train departs Tate Northbound @ 13:02 with 1 Locos, 8 Cars , 603 Tons
Train departs Ellijay Northbound @ 13:11 with 1 Locos, 6 Cars , 453 Tons
Train departs Blue Ridge Northbound @ 13:23 with 1 Locos, 7 Cars , 531 Tons
Train departs Murphy Junction Northbound @ 13:32 with 1 Locos, 4 Cars , 252 Tons
Train departs Copperhill Northbound @ 13:44 with 1 Locos, 0 Cars , 0 Tons
Train terminates at North Etowah"
I do not track cabeese, so that count is not shown and for certain eras would be irrelevant.? For loco count, since I do not use them, I added code so that if 0 then it's 1 since I know the train would have at least one.? If locos are used in JMRI, the csv file generated when a train is built will include adds or drops (helpers) and starting quantity and the code in Excel should use that info.???
Due to the major (for us) snowstorm Saturday, our planned Op Session was postponed until Wednesday, so I might print these out and talk to our Dispatcher about their usefulness.? Maybe something like this would work for your idea, and if so, the Creator's website (if you do not already use them) is .? Since my old Excel doesn't behave with the latest version, I have kept an old one running and keep modifying it to force it to my will, usually with the precision of a crowbar on an HO model (I am a hacker, not a programmer).?
If this is close to what you imagined, maybe Dan or I can come up with how to get it from the new Creator Excel program. Since you are using Operations, the files needed are being generated (csv manifest files) and the Manifest Creator just reads that file and builds the manifest one line at a time.? If all that is needed is the station summary (like I have shown), it may be easier than what I went through to get it.? There may also be a way to get all trains into one long report, but that would take some file manipulation.? One page per train (unless too many stations for one page) may be the best option.?
Phil in gorgeous Young Harris, Georgia, USA
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Also, under Locations, town Droar Yard, when I hit edit all of the tracks are in numerical id sequence as I put them in.
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Matt Greenwood
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Howdy,
Under cars, tools, show checkbox, and reset checkboxes, what are these checkboxes and what do they do? And does a person really want to play with these?
Matt Greenwood
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Hey All,
On a prior setup in the town of Droar Yard (staging) when building a train my track numbers were all in numerical order. On the setup I'm on now in Droar Yard (staging) when I build a train the track sequence is all over the place numerically wise. There are 88 tracks in this location and trying to keep track of the one I'm on is a nitemare. Will this sequence straighten out as I go along manually or did I miss some checkbox along the way?
Matt Greenwood
Cascade Rwy?
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Re: Transponding script not working in JMRI 4.18
Hi Roger,
I think it was JMRI 4.16 and the Console told me that jmri.InstanceManager.reportManagerInsatnce had been depreciated. (At least I think that was the term used so say the comand was no loner valid).
?Unfortunately I had this current problems for about three weeks as I have also added two BXPA1's to the layout for additional tracks so it has taken a while and a number of upgrades of JMRI to get to where I am at. ?At the moment I have removed the track feeds from the BXPA1's just in was they were causing the problem - but no change.
The two scripts I use are identical except the Startup one has the 'departure' lines #ed out and uses the IM6xx to display the locos identity on the panel. ?The Transponding.py script uses the IM3xxx to display the loco identities on the panel. ?Both appear to run correctly until locos get moved between block when the startup.py one loses the location.
I have place a screen shot of the Panelpro panel in the Files Folder under Transponding.
Regards
Peter
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Is there a secret to saving Designer and getting it to also save (or not delete) signal head names?? We have over 100 signal heads defined with names and on the few saves something like 15 names were missing.? After a few more, only 11 names remained!? It seems that every time you save Designer more information is missing.? Have I missed something in the documentation?? What am I doing wrong?? A lot of work lost.? This is frustrating.
Dave...
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Re: Help with DS64's and JMRI
On Wed, Feb 12, 2020 at 07:52 AM, <signupdetail@...> wrote:
Thanks!
Can 2 DS64's be used without LocoNet, please?
Regards
Yes, Power the DS64 via track power. Commands will be received from the track like any other decoder. Inobu?
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Re: Help with DS64's and JMRI
Thanks!
Can 2 DS64's be used without LocoNet, please?
Regards
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At times, the print quality causes some issues. Do you have your print quality set to normal? If not, try it and see what happens.
Later
Dave
trempealeau WI
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Re: Question about moving files from stick to another computer
Thanks, I was pretty sure that would do it but want to be certain! I generally have things go less than prototypically so to speak. LoL. ? Terry Cummins S.E. Michigan ? Sent from for Windows 10 ?
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From: Bob JacobsenSent: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 6:51 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [jmriusers] Question about moving files from stick to another computer ? The XML file is all you need _unless_ you created any custom graphics (i.e. your own icons, or a background for the panel, or similar).? If you¡¯ve made any of those, they have to move over too. ? Bob ? > On Feb 11, 2020, at 6:07 PM, mrclassicman <mrclassicman512@...> wrote: > > I have completed a new set up "panel, logix, switches, sensors and layout" on a different computer. I want to move the necessary files over to another computer connected to my layout. What specific files do I need to move? Do I just have to move the ".xml" files or are there some files residing in other files that would need to be moved as well? Both systems are Windows 10 and running JMRI 4.19. > -- > Terry Cummins > S.E. Michigan ? -- Bob Jacobsen rgj1927@... ? ? ? ? ? ?
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Re: Transponding script not working in JMRI 4.18
Peter,
? ? What JMRI version were you using before downloading ver 4.18?
Roger
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FCOT2002,
This sounds like a very different problem from the server-side crash being discussed in this thread. Please create another thread, or contact me directly via email (mstevetodd at gmail), to work on this new problem.
--SteveT
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Re: Question about moving files from stick to another computer
The XML file is all you need _unless_ you created any custom graphics (i.e. your own icons, or a background for the panel, or similar). If you¡¯ve made any of those, they have to move over too. Bob On Feb 11, 2020, at 6:07 PM, mrclassicman <mrclassicman512@...> wrote:
I have completed a new set up "panel, logix, switches, sensors and layout" on a different computer. I want to move the necessary files over to another computer connected to my layout. What specific files do I need to move? Do I just have to move the ".xml" files or are there some files residing in other files that would need to be moved as well? Both systems are Windows 10 and running JMRI 4.19.
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Terry Cummins
S.E. Michigan -- Bob Jacobsen rgj1927@...
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Hello @ all
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someone has news about this problem, which i have too.
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since the update of Engine Driver (v2.24.93), JMRI (vJMRI.4.18 + R37ad3d0), Android (v7.0) unable to connect. Deadlines exceeded.
Even when deactivating the GSM network.
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The problem is the same on Linux, W10 and RPi3B +.
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Thank you
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Gene,
I'm not a computer guru but when I select PRINT in the dialog that comes up I select "Save as pdf" or "Microsoft print to pdf" in the printer or destination drop down list.? You then get a chance to specify where you want? the file created.? If you are printing a lot of manifests like I do, I find it easier to first go to the control panel and make the pdf printer be my default printer.? That saves a lot of keystrokes.? More info here:? ?
Dave...
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Re: Help Setting up JMRI & NCE Power Cab Via USB
Tom, Let's recap... On 11 Feb 2020, at 3:47 PM, Dave Heap via Groups.Io <dgheap@...> wrote: 2020-02-10 19:37:29,123 usbdriver.UsbDriverAdapter INFO - NCE USB COM4 port opened at 9600 baud [main]
2020-02-10 19:37:29,249 nce.NceConnectionStatus INFO - NCE EPROM revision = 7.3.0 [AWT-EventQueue-0] This is the expected reply from the NCE USB and indicates all is well with COM ports, JMRI settings, and NCE USB settings.
So far so good. 2020-02-10 19:38:30,720 jmrix.AbstractMRTrafficController WARN - Timeout on reply to message: 9E consecutive timeouts = 0 in nce.NceTrafficController [nce.NceTrafficController Transmit thread] This is where things go wrong. JMRI has only been talking to the NCE USB (that's where the NCE EPROM revision = 7.3.0 message came from and it told me all jumpers are off).
Now JMRI has asked the NCE USB to tell the Power Cab to enter program track mode.
I'm assuming you must have tried to Read/Identify.... that's fine but please report what you do...
This hasn't succeeded. I think you'll find the CAB BUS LED (so marked) beside the RJ socket has come on and stuck on. This indicates that the NCE USB is hung up waiting for a Ping from the Power Cab.
Please try again, this time watching the two LEDs on the NCE USB. One is marked USB the other is marked CAB BUS. - Shut down JMRI and your Power Cab. - Turn on the Power Cab. You may see a flicker from the CAB BUS LED. - Start JMRI but don't try to do anything. You may see a brief flicker from the USB LED. Nothing should stay on. - Try an Identify. Report what happens with the LEDs. You should see brief flickers from both. If one or other gets stuck on, that's significant. - If the CAB BUS LED gets stuck on, read below again. - Send us a system log.
This indicates a communications failure between the NCE USB and the Power Cab.
This could be due to:
1) Bad wiring connection via wires 3 & 4 of the cables, sockets connecting the Power Cab to the NCE USB. They aren't needed when the Power Cab is the only device plugged in. They are essential once you have a second device (NCE USB or slave throttle). Do a bit of visual checking.
2) Bad/marginal RS485 driver chips on either/both of the Power Cab and NCE USB.
3) The problem described at the following link, possibly combined with (2) above.
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We are suddenly being overwhelmed by this sort of problem and we are suspecting hardware problems...
We are attempting to make progress with our hardware suspicions... Dave in Australia
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Transponding script not working in JMRI 4.18
Hi,
I have been running transponding on my layout since about 2009 and have made changes to the scripts I use as JMRI has new releases.
I run two scripts, Transponding_Startup and Transponding. ?The first displays on the panel where locos are located at the startup of a run. ?It use MemoryVariables in the 6xxx range to store the loco address. ?The second displays the location of locos that are run during the normal running of the layout. ?It records the location of the locos using MemoryVariables in the 3xxx range. I use the script locostartup.py to run all locos at zero speed for 3 seconds to find the initial location block for each loco.
With JMRI 4.18 the Transponding_Startup.py script senses a loco at the correct location, but when the loco moves to another block the initial block location is removed. ?This should not happen as I have #ed out the 'departure' portion of the script. ?Further more if there are two locos in a block when one moves out to another transponding block both entries are disappear. ?If the loco returns to the original block both entries reappear. ?I can also follow this in the MemoryVariables table of JMRI Tools.
The files I use are:
Transponding_Startup_7_2-2020.py
Transponding_7_2_2020
Locostartup.py
The first two scripts have been added to Files, see Transponding.
Any help or advise would be appreciated.
Regards
Peter
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Error message in system console
Hi I am new to JMRI I posted the other day trying to solve a problem and have realized that I was going in the wrong direction.?
I am using a Digitrax system, and have a loop with? 6 block and 3 sections.? My goal is to be able to run two locomotives around the loop without them running in each other. There is 3 errors in the system console that I cannot figure out how to? correct. I have added signals at the end of the sections with no change.
The Occupation Block will not allow me to create Portals as it says my blocks do not exist.
Any suggestions I spent the morning looking for videos that deal with this topic with no luck, hopefully my signals are set to run clockwise.
Phil
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Question about moving files from stick to another computer
I have completed a new set up "panel, logix, switches, sensors and layout" on a different computer. I want to move the necessary files over to another computer connected to my layout. What specific files do I need to move? Do I just have to move the ".xml" files or are there some files residing in other files that would need to be moved as well? Both systems are Windows 10 and running JMRI 4.19.?
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Terry Cummins
S.E. Michigan
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mrclassicman
Roger Merritt
Bob Jacobsen
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