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Re: index file woe after update
That's a good idea. I played with it some last week, but wasn't able to make it really reliable. I'll keep working on it. (The problem is that the index can be in two places: The xml/ directory, where
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Each CV has a default value specified for it by the writer of the decoder specification. Some default to zero while other CVs have defaults configured to be the same as the defaults the factory sets
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Bob, When using an EB (I have a DCS100 not a BD150) you would have the problem of not knowing the initial decoder settings, so does DecoderPro set all the CV's to a particular value (0 ?) when you
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Sorry for the slow reply. Perhaps you've got it working, at least for write operations now? If not, there are a couple things you can check to help track down the trouble. First, see if basic
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Sorry for the slow reply. The Empire Builder doesn't have the ability to read from decoders. There's nothing a PC can do about that, unfortunately. DecoderPro should still be able to program them, and
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Roster copy, delete, import and export
I've added a "Roster" menu to DecoderPro that let's you copy, delete, export and import locomotive configurations. The first draft of a web page describing this is at
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Re: AD4 accessory decoders
Group, Another plus for our beloved DecoderPro. I bought a group of CVP AD4 accessory decoders for switch motors. Not wanting to do these by throttle I first used PR1DOS connected through the MS100. I
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Re: New Install
I have a DB150 hooked up to my computer via a LocoBuffer. Before I found out that the DB150 can't read CVs I thought it wasn't working, however I am able to write CVs. Sure is much easier than putting
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Group, I think Bob did some experiments with a DB150 (EB) and found that he could write but as we know the EB has no programming track so no read back capability. This is a type of system problem and
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Re: System Intereface Requirements
Bob, Digitrax is soon releasing the lower cost DCS050 and this unit has a programming track. I am going to get one when they come out, probably June or July. Depending on their specs. (it's not
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Re: New Install
Mike, The EB (DB150) does not provide readback of CVs and does not support a separate programming track. I think that currently DecoderPro supports Digitrax via the programming track of the Chief
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New Install
I didn't mention that I have an Empire Builder II. After reading Robin Beckers reply to the last message, I wonder if I'm screwed at this point? This simple project is getting out of hand. (G) I
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Re: System Intereface Requirements
Bob, As you guessed, R/W is required at this time. That means the EB is not supported. Robin Becker Tucson, AZ http://home.earthlink.net/~n3ix/drgw.html
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New install of DecoderPro
Hello: I have just completed the assembly of John Jabours LocoBuffer Kit and it tested out okay. I built a 9 pin to 25 pin cable. Intalled a Keyspan PDA Adaptor between a USB port and the LocoBuffer.
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System Intereface Requirements
Read about, then D/Led the latest veriosn of DecoderPro. Got to admit, I like the selection system and screen layouts. Problem is I can't get it to communicate with either my Digitrax EBII or to a
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My next DecoderPro project
Thanks for all the good ideas. I suspect that getting the roster-management features working is going to take a couple of go-rounds, so I should probably get started on that first. So the next
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Decoder files & manufacturers (was: re: What next for DecoderPro?)
I'd like to see manufacturers providing comprehensive info on their decoders. Even if we still have to make up the files, having good info would really help. For example, Debbie Ames of Lenz has been
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Occupancy, Lenz comms (was RE: What next for DecoderPro?)
That's part of it. It turns out that's a little more complicated than throwing turnouts, as there are _lots_ of different ways that information comes into the system. So the basic code has to be
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Decoder Filename display
Bob, Looks like when you create a roster entry and save it the filename is not display on the Roster Entry screen. Might lead a new user to conclude that the file had not been created/saved. In fact I
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index file woe after update
Bob, Provided some telephone help to a friend that was trying to update to the latest version today. Had trouble getting the decoder list to come out right. Eventually had him delete the decoder index
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