Learn those routes KILLER app

[GP30Fan]

To those of you learning, planning or modifying routes, you know the value of VistaMare Trainz Maps.

Trainz maps is surely an invaluable tool to say the least. However printing an entire route can be an intimidating task. The result can be enough pages to fill a large binder.

As a beginner, I was route crazy. That settled down a bit and I have concentrated on 4 routes I really enjoy. The smallest is Cajon Pass, roymac, kuid:51767 .

A versatile route, easy to spend hours of time wondering the track. Up from there is Mopac Route of the Eagle, mikelj001, kuid:119340. This one is a jewel. It will tax your computer to the fullest. High transfer rates and a good video card is a must for this one. An outstanding example of textures and scenery.

Now lets get big. Real BIG. The UMR series, neilsmith749, kuid:95512, is a clock killer.

You won’t be going to bed early running this route. It takes hours, days, weeks, to explore it from end to end. And when you manage to get several trains running, well nuff said. Totally engrossing. And lastly, for high speed, sit back and enjoy the scripting,

The Clovis series, Derrmy, kuid: 203465. This one you can run all day. Perpetual entertainment. It just goes and goes and goes.

Now to the point. How do you learn all these routes.

I mean LEARN them enough to really schedule trains to run or operate in a prototypical fashion. To do so, printing a map for reference is a must.

Without it you wander about aimlessly. This is where VistaMare comes to the rescue.

But as I said, eating a ream of paper is no problem here. But... there is a solution. And its nothing but amazing how easy it is and how versatile the results are.

Go to doPDF.com. Get the latest version, 7.1. Its will change the way you run Trainz. doPDF installs as a printer driver.

Select is as the default printer and everything you print from you computer, EVERYTHING, is printed to a .PDF file. Now you can view and print selected maps from Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader.

It will cut down on the number of pages you need to print drastically.

The white space pages can be ignored. The long stretch pages can be ignored. You can focus on those areas that you really need help with. doPDF is usefull for other things too but I’ll leave that to your imagination.

It is really become one of those "Can’t do without" utilites along with TrainzMap. Try it!

Sorry for being long winded. Thats just me! Thanks for the formating aardvark1... I'm no english major!

 

[teddytoot]

Have you ever heard of paragraphs and formatting text? It would make the above far easier to read if it was in paragraphs. Even I, as someone who has spent his whole career trying to read student's work, found this hard going.

 

[epicmek]

Just a view.

Hi.

I once ran a management consultancy and was always having this problem with my consultants.

My rules were:

Sentences: Up to 20 words . . . If you need more you're waffling and don't understand what you're reporting on.
​

Paragraphs: Ideally three sentences or a maximum of five . . . . (reason, see sentences.)
​

Spelling mistakes: No more than one in five hundred words. Dictionaries freely available in the office.
​

Penalty: You don't get paid until it complies! :'(
​

Result: Great concise reports and a well paid team of consultants.
​

Have fun with words in English especially if it isn't your first language.

Martin

 

[Bob5446]

What a great idea - I'll certainly try this. (I didn't have any trouble reading your post either!).

 

[lorenw]

Thanks gp30. Downloading now.
Loren

 

[aardvark1]

To those of you learning, planning or modifying routes, you know the value of VistaMare Trainz Maps.

Trainz maps is surely an invaluable tool to say the least. However printing an entire route can be an intimidating task. The result can be enough pages to fill a large binder.

As a beginner, I was route crazy. That settled down a bit and I have concentrated on 4 routes I really enjoy. The smallest is Cajon Pass, roymac, kuid:51767 .

A versatile route, easy to spend hours of time wondering the track. Up from there is Mopac Route of the Eagle, mikelj001, kuid:119340. This one is a jewel. It will tax your computer to the fullest. High transfer rates and a good video card is a must for this one. An outstanding example of textures and scenery.

Now lets get big. Real BIG. The UMR series, neilsmith749, kuid:95512, is a clock killer.

You won’t be going to bed early running this route. It takes hours, days, weeks, to explore it from end to end. And when you manage to get several trains running, well nuff said. Totally engrossing. And lastly, for high speed, sit back and enjoy the scripting,

The Clovis series, Derrmy, kuid: 203465. This one you can run all day. Perpetual entertainment. It just goes and goes and goes.

Now to the point. How do you learn all these routes.

I mean LEARN them enough to really schedule trains to run or operate in a prototypical fashion. To do so, printing a map for reference is a must.

Without it you wander about aimlessly. This is where VistaMare comes to the rescue.

But as I said, eating a ream of paper is no problem here. But... there is a solution. And its nothing but amazing how easy it is and how versatile the results are.

Go to doPDF.com. Get the latest version, 7.1. Its will change the way you run Trainz. doPDF installs as a printer driver.

Select is as the default printer and everything you print from you computer, EVERYTHING, is printed to a .PDF file. Now you can view and print selected maps from Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader.

It will cut down on the number of pages you need to print drastically.

The white space pages can be ignored. The long stretch pages can be ignored. You can focus on those areas that you really need help with. doPDF is usefull for other things too but I’ll leave that to your imagination.

It is really become one of those "Can’t do without" utilites along with TrainzMap. Try it!

Sorry for being long winded. Thats just me!

Is this better for everyone?

Have fun

 

[froobie]

Hi,
Quick tip - from years of reading - in a long paragrapph try reading the first two sentences and the last two. Chances are good that's all you'll need.

cheers,
--michael.