Can't Delete Animated Tractor?
- Thread starter boleyd
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I too have been frustrated trying to delete these animated objects. You just have to keep trying along the path it takes and eventually you will find the "anchor" point for the object.
Another possible way would be to use the replace asset tool and replace the tractor with a static object (current section only if you do not want to delete it all over the map) and then delete that.
Another possible way would be to use the replace asset tool and replace the tractor with a static object (current section only if you do not want to delete it all over the map) and then delete that.
ColPrice2002
Well-known member
Hi,
Just a thought - what tab are you using?
Moving tractors (etc) are likely to be in the train folder (and run on invisible track)
Colin
Just a thought - what tab are you using?
Moving tractors (etc) are likely to be in the train folder (and run on invisible track)
Colin
mezzoprezzo
Content appreciator
This sounds a bit like animated jd-tractor, which is an object found in the Objects tab.
If so, the anchor point is approximately halfway along its path over seven 10m grid squares. Go into wireframe mode and count three and a half squares along its long parallel "oval" course and LMB machine gun in between the invisible tracks in that approximate position, with the delete button selected.
It take a bit of hitting, but I've just managed to zap it three times!
Cheers
Casper
If so, the anchor point is approximately halfway along its path over seven 10m grid squares. Go into wireframe mode and count three and a half squares along its long parallel "oval" course and LMB machine gun in between the invisible tracks in that approximate position, with the delete button selected.
It take a bit of hitting, but I've just managed to zap it three times!
Cheers
Casper
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If it's the animated tractor by Neoklai75 (I think it's kuid:370528:1380), the best way to find the anchor point is to place another of the same and note closely where the tractor is on the red line when you FIRST place it. Then, click that location on the one you wish to delete and it should work.
Hope this helps.
Dave
Hope this helps.
Dave
No you cannot!
see this thread by Sniper297: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?t=82145&highlight=sniper297
Matt.
NSWGR_46Class
Just call my Captain Rude
:hehe: :hehe: :hehe: :hehe: delete the tractors config file that will fix it .
I agree. I've had trouble deleting or moving this tractor myself. It can be very frustrating. It's a great piece of content, but finding its anchor point can be an adventure.
What I would recommend is deleting it in CM which should give the route a missing dependency. Open the route and then 'Delete missing assets', then save the route. This is the method that I've had to resort to before. Afterwards, you can always reinstall the tractor into CM.
Mike
Hi Everyone,
No don't muck about in CM deleting stuff;
go to the 'Tools Tab'
select 'Copy and Paste'
make sure only objects are selected to be copied
select a area of the board with no objects on it
paste the selected area over the ninja object:wave:
This should get rid of hard to select or stuck objects on that section of the map.
By the way, if you download kuid:101927:100677 you will see that asset has been created with a bit of thought. It has a 'handle' that is only visible in Surveyor ( the red arrow ) that makes moving or deleting it easy.
Lindsay
No don't muck about in CM deleting stuff;
go to the 'Tools Tab'
select 'Copy and Paste'
make sure only objects are selected to be copied
select a area of the board with no objects on it
paste the selected area over the ninja object:wave:
This should get rid of hard to select or stuck objects on that section of the map.
By the way, if you download kuid:101927:100677 you will see that asset has been created with a bit of thought. It has a 'handle' that is only visible in Surveyor ( the red arrow ) that makes moving or deleting it easy.
Lindsay
cascaderailroad
New member
Looking straight down there must be a path that the tractor takes, get right directly over it, and click all over the place, and possibly you will hit the sweet spot.
mezzoprezzo
Content appreciator
Ready, aim, fire!
The tractor I referred to is animated jd-tractor kuid:50567:1036
The spot to hit is definitely inside the parallel track at approximately mid way.
It’s hard to hit the exact spot, so pepper the area if you must get rid of it.
The red X shows roughly where to aim for.
It such a good asset though. It always has a place somewhere on my rural routes!
Cheers
Casper
The tractor I referred to is animated jd-tractor kuid:50567:1036
The spot to hit is definitely inside the parallel track at approximately mid way.
It’s hard to hit the exact spot, so pepper the area if you must get rid of it.
The red X shows roughly where to aim for.
It such a good asset though. It always has a place somewhere on my rural routes!
Cheers
Casper
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And emphasize ONLY objects selected, deselect height, textures, and splines.
Otherwise, if there's any change in height and texture from where you copied, the tractor will indeed disappear...but you'll have a big funny square hole in the field that's not textured with the field's texture, or you'll have a big funny square mountain in the field that's not textured with the field's texture. :hehe:
It should work quite well, at least if you don't have anything else in the field with the tractor.
switchmaster
Member
Another idea as to how to remove item
I have had problems with items I added to a new layout. If you can not remove the item you just added do what I do. Just exit the work and don't save. I have added extra layout panels to one I was working on and I did not like the way it looked so I just closed the survayer and did not save it. Hope it helps
I have had problems with items I added to a new layout. If you can not remove the item you just added do what I do. Just exit the work and don't save. I have added extra layout panels to one I was working on and I did not like the way it looked so I just closed the survayer and did not save it. Hope it helps
mezzoprezzo
Content appreciator
I've had an added thought regarding this unwanted tractor.
I'm really beginning to feel quite sorry for it now!:'(
Finding the anchor point is equally necessary to be able to rotate the path of the tractor so that it can run in line with textured furrows. You don't want it travelling through hedges, trees or buildings. However, lining it up carefully and seeing it drive in and out of one of Dinorius_Refundicus' barns at the end of one of its turns might be quite neat! (Other barns are available)
Cheers
Casper
I'm really beginning to feel quite sorry for it now!:'(
Finding the anchor point is equally necessary to be able to rotate the path of the tractor so that it can run in line with textured furrows. You don't want it travelling through hedges, trees or buildings. However, lining it up carefully and seeing it drive in and out of one of Dinorius_Refundicus' barns at the end of one of its turns might be quite neat! (Other barns are available)
Cheers
Casper
cascaderailroad
New member
Is this it ? I'm puttin' this tractor all over the place.
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animated jd-tractor [FONT=Verdana, Arial]Type:[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]Buildings / Structures [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]Downloaded:[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]312329 [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]File Size:[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]564.16 kb [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]File Type:[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial].cdp [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]Created by:[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]idiotbouy [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]Date:[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]23rd November 2005 [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]Version:[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]TRS2004 [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]KUID:[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial]50567:1036[/FONT]
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mezzoprezzo
Content appreciator
Hi Cascade.
Yes, that's the one as referenced to in all of my posts in this thread.
Whether it's the one being asked about by the OP remains to be confirmed.
Casper
(Hon. Sec. of the Tractor Asset Defence League)
Yes, that's the one as referenced to in all of my posts in this thread.
Whether it's the one being asked about by the OP remains to be confirmed.
Casper
(Hon. Sec. of the Tractor Asset Defence League)
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cascaderailroad
New member
There was a Powerball winner from KY, and he had no idea just how big the prize was, he couldn't comprehend that he din't need a farm no more: "Im a gonna buy a brand new John Deere tractor, an' a Whirlybird" !