Mixy Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 The new version SCARM 0.9.32 is ready and published, coming with new Flip and Rotate features and many new and updated track libraries. Read more details here: SCARM Model Railway Layout Software 0.9.32 Released This version also fixes several annoying bugs that may appear in the older releases, so update is recommended Mixy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I like the new Flip feature. I often decide I want a mirror image of a layout I'm planning, but had to redraw it. I tried it with an existing plan using Peco-O-124 track, and it wouldn't work until I replaced the points with the new version. Then the whole layout flipped perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Excellent - many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Madog Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 There are still some bugs in the "flip" feature! I have designed a rather huge layout based on Atlas code 83 track, but couldn´t flip it. All I got was a message that a certain pount does not have a corresponding counterpart. Now I have to completely redraw the layout, which will cost me more than 15 hrs. of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 There are still some bugs in the "flip" feature! I have designed a rather huge layout based on Atlas code 83 track, but couldn´t flip it. All I got was a message that a certain pount does not have a corresponding counterpart. Now I have to completely redraw the layout, which will cost me more than 15 hrs. of work! Did you try to replace the parts that was not able to be flipped with new ones from the updated library in the new version of SCARM? I just checked the new Atlas-HO-83 lib in v. 0.9.32 and all parts inside are flip-able. Mixy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 In the meanwhile, see the SCARM Railway Blog posts for March and April. The next version of the program is on the the way, so check the SCARM website regularly Mixy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 For those of you who want to play with SCARM track planning software on a mobile devices, this is already possible. See how below: Using SCARM on iPad and Android Tablets Mixy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Is it possible to create your own track templates? I want to design a 4mm scale layout using 18.83mm and 28.08mm gauges. I'm not bothered about pointwork, just flexi track would do. None of the combinations of gauges included are in the correct ratio to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Is it possible to create your own track templates? I want to design a 4mm scale layout using 18.83mm and 28.08mm gauges. I'm not bothered about pointwork, just flexi track would do. None of the combinations of gauges included are in the correct ratio to each other. In general, yes, but I no longer provide the library format for public use as it become quite complex and if not used correctly it can crash the program. Send me a PM or contact me at for more info. Mixy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CLARENCE Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I've only just discovered SCARM, through reading this topic, and am impressed! I have tried other planning software and always become frustrated. Anyway, here is my attempt at a small N-gauge layout, based loosely on one of C J Freezer's plans. Baseboard to be 6' 6" X 2' 6" (flush door). We'll be moving house soon and my new layout will have to fit in a corner of the spare bedroom, as I'm "getting on a bit" and don't fancy climbing into the loft any more! Anyway, here's my first draft; Open for criticism and suggestions! A double track oval, with staging tracks behind the back scene, set in West Yorkshire, 1950s. A small station and goods yard on the edge of a small town. I'm hoping to leave lots of space for buildings and scenery. Would the goods yard work? Over to the experts! Cheers, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CLARENCE Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Sorry, meant to add a 3D snapshot; Cheers, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMay Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I've only just discovered SCARM, through reading this topic, and am impressed! I have tried other planning software and always become frustrated. Anyway, here is my attempt at a small N-gauge layout, based loosely on one of C J Freezer's plans. Baseboard to be 6' 6" X 2' 6" (flush door). We'll be moving house soon and my new layout will have to fit in a corner of the spare bedroom, as I'm "getting on a bit" and don't fancy climbing into the loft any more! Anyway, here's my first draft; LATEST 5 5 16 15.40.jpg Open for criticism and suggestions! A double track oval, with staging tracks behind the back scene, set in West Yorkshire, 1950s. A small station and goods yard on the edge of a small town. I'm hoping to leave lots of space for buildings and scenery. Would the goods yard work? Over to the experts! Cheers, David. I wouldn't use N gauge set-track, use streamline instead; it won't come out much bigger. The goods yard probably won't work, too many reversals. And why is there an engine shed in the middle of a goods yard? All the sidings are parallel with the edge of teh board. Having them off add odd angles and curves helps break things up a bit and makes things flow. And finally, you shouldn't really have the track at the back of the engine shed overlapping the running lines, it'll only lead to collisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CLARENCE Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Thanks for that! Looking at it again, there's lots wrong, including the bit of extra track back of the engine shed, (accident, honest! ) The reason for using Set-track, especially for the main curves,is for easy layout of said curves, I had a lot of hassle with Streamline getting the curves where I wanted them. I'll try again. The engine shed's there 'cos I couldn't think where else to put it - and I want one! You're absolutely right about the yard layout, trying to put too much in without thinking - must try harder! I was so chuffed getting the software to work at all, that I've obviously jumped the gun a bit (a lot) and I'm going to have to have several more goes before daring to show another attempt. Thanks, anyway, for your comments, I'll take them on board! Cheers, David Edited June 6, 2016 by CLARENCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMay Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Yes, transitioning between set-track spacing can be slightly tricky to achieve and usually involves a little bit of flexi-track to make the transition. Hopefully there wouldn't be any collisions this way but it's always best to check with your longest stock. I put in the crossover to get the track spacing right; you can delete it later if it's not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 The new SCARM v. 0.9.33 is ready and published, coming with several new features and updated track libraries. Read more details here: SCARM Free Railway Layout Design Software 0.9.33 Released Hope you will like it Mixy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 And here are the SCARM railway modelling blog posts for May. Mixy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Here is explained How to Recover a Project File After Crash or Power Failure and to restore your SCARM track plan to the last autosave state. I hope you do not have to use that feature, but... just in case And here are the SCARM railway modelling blog posts for June. Mixy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod.H Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I was going to ask how do you mark module boundaries, then I found the advice to use a rectangle shape (http://www.scarm.info/blog/tips-and-tricks/creating-layout-of-several-modules-in-scarm/) to do that. Instead, I'll just say in Kato-HO-UT the part S109B is pretty much the HO version of the Kato-N-UT B50C and that there's three more special purpose tracks for HO unitrack based on the S123, an uncoupler, a fixed ramp level crossing and a automatic signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Thank you, Rod I will check these Kato HO tracks and will add them for the next version of SCARM. Here are the SCARM Model Railway Blog posts for July. Don't miss the last QuickTip about how to perform Fast Selection of Sequential Tracks in 2D editing mode. Mixy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 The new SCARM v. 0.9.34 is ready and published, coming with new and updated track libraries and also with the brand new Model Trains Simulator. Read more details here: SCARM Railway Layout Planning Software 0.9.34 Released The Starter Edition of the simulator is intended for simple 2D and 3D simulations of various operations on the track plans, designed in SCARM. It will show you how the model rolling stock can be operated on a real layout, before buying even a single track. In that way, you will be able to test the concept of your plan and to discover potential design flaws before start the construction of a real layout. And like SCARM, this edition of the simulator is completely free Please note: if you want to test the simulator, you must install the latest version of SCARM first and then to use "Extensions" > "Browse for Extensions" menu command in the program in order to download and install the required files. The simulator opens a whole new world in SCARM universe and we can discuss the various operating possibilities, the realism options, performing of the simulation sessions and everything else related in a new topic. Hope you will like it Mixy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Colonel Stephens never ran trains that looked like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggzuk Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Fantastic new feature, the train simulation. Has great potential for layout planning. When will the Account Registration be up and running? "Creation of new accounts is temporarily suspended. Please, try again later." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 At the moment, there is no need for creating of accounts as the Starter edition of the Model Trains Simulator does not require registration. The account system is still under construction and intended for future use. To install the sim, just follow the instructions in the blog post above or read the detailed description in the help here: How to obtain and install Model Trains Simulator Mixy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 An 0-6-0 tank or diesel loco, and some British length wagons, would be very useful. Testing small British layouts with the current loco and rolling stock isn't ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I have just downloaded the latest version of SCARM, but when I try to download the train simulator, I get this error message. Error: Bad or missing required parameter I am opening the link from within SCARM. Any help appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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