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Layout Editor questions #layouteditor

 

Hello All,
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I am working on a simple layout on Panel Pro, using JMRI 5.10 on Linux 24.04. The idea is to learn panel pro features on a simple layout. Here are the questions:
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  1. I drew the simple layout (2 crossovers and double main line, simple double loop). I would like to move the all diagram within the layout editor. I am able to select the complete layout, but I have not figured out how to move it as a whole.
  2. It is simple to add and associate blocks to track sections. Is there a way to add the name of the block on the diagram. The idea is that the block name should be visible on the layout diagram.
  3. A crossover has two turnouts that are activated simultaneously. My idea was that each turnout would be its own block, but the edit on crossover is looking for four blocks. I can see two blocks but not four. Also how is the association turnout to block done and how can I find out?
Many thanks in advance for your help
Regards
Yves
 

Yves,

I recommend that you look at?. That will not answer all of your questions but it will provide a good overview.

For item 1, use the "Tools -> Translate (Move) Selection" menu item from the Layout Editor menu.

For item 2, use the "Label Text" tool bar item to put any kind of text on the panel.

For item 3, use the same block name for the first two blocks and the other block name for the last two. ?Blocks are not associated with the turnouts in the crossover. ?The crossover has one turnout. ?The "supporting" turnout is used to simplify the switch machine wiring. ?One layout I work with uses a single switch machine with a mechanical linkage to set two turnouts. ?Another layout daisy chains two Tortoise switch machine. ?Another approach is to use the same address for two accessory decoders.

Dave Sand


----- Original message -----
From: "Unionsouthern Train via groups.io" <upspsncf=[email protected]>
Subject: [jmriusers] Layout Editor questions #layouteditor
Date: Thursday, January 09, 2025 8:50 PM

Hello All,
?
I am working on a simple layout on Panel Pro, using JMRI 5.10 on Linux 24.04. The idea is to learn panel pro features on a simple layout. Here are the questions:
?
  1. I drew the simple layout (2 crossovers and double main line, simple double loop). I would like to move the all diagram within the layout editor. I am able to select the complete layout, but I have not figured out how to move it as a whole.
  2. It is simple to add and associate blocks to track sections. Is there a way to add the name of the block on the diagram. The idea is that the block name should be visible on the layout diagram.
  3. A crossover has two turnouts that are activated simultaneously. My idea was that each turnout would be its own block, but the edit on crossover is looking for four blocks. I can see two blocks but not four. Also how is the association turnout to block done and how can I find out?
Many thanks in advance for your help
Regards
Yves
 

Thanks Dave,

Much appreciated

Yves


On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 8:58?AM Dave Sand via <ds=[email protected]> wrote:
Yves,

I recommend that you look at?. That will not answer all of your questions but it will provide a good overview.

For item 1, use the "Tools -> Translate (Move) Selection" menu item from the Layout Editor menu.

For item 2, use the "Label Text" tool bar item to put any kind of text on the panel.

For item 3, use the same block name for the first two blocks and the other block name for the last two.? Blocks are not associated with the turnouts in the crossover.? The crossover has one turnout.? The "supporting" turnout is used to simplify the switch machine wiring.? One layout I work with uses a single switch machine with a mechanical linkage to set two turnouts.? Another layout daisy chains two Tortoise switch machine.? Another approach is to use the same address for two accessory decoders.

Dave Sand


----- Original message -----
From: "Unionsouthern Train via " <upspsncf=[email protected]>
Subject: [jmriusers] Layout Editor questions #layouteditor
Date: Thursday, January 09, 2025 8:50 PM

Hello All,
?
I am working on a simple layout on Panel Pro, using JMRI 5.10 on Linux 24.04. The idea is to learn panel pro features on a simple layout. Here are the questions:
?
  1. I drew the simple layout (2 crossovers and double main line, simple double loop). I would like to move the all diagram within the layout editor. I am able to select the complete layout, but I have not figured out how to move it as a whole.
  2. It is simple to add and associate blocks to track sections. Is there a way to add the name of the block on the diagram. The idea is that the block name should be visible on the layout diagram.
  3. A crossover has two turnouts that are activated simultaneously. My idea was that each turnout would be its own block, but the edit on crossover is looking for four blocks. I can see two blocks but not four. Also how is the association turnout to block done and how can I find out?
Many thanks in advance for your help
Regards
Yves

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