Base grayed out.

[Eric Lord]

Hi,

Whilst designing a track layout in  technical mode the base became gray in colour and I can't get the grid view back.

This has also effected both 3d and 2d mode.

Any help is appreciated. 

Thank you in advance .

Eric

[Goetz]

Which program version do you use, Eric?
I need to know because the menu layouts have changed with V8

Thank you
Goetz

[Neo]

Hi Eric,

in case you have the current version V8, open the layer window (F4) and click the eye icon of "Terrain surface".

Kind regards,

Neo

[Eric Lord]

Hi Neo,

An update this morning Terrain surface was in bold this was in 2d mode.

I then clicked on the plus sign and a new colour layer popped up which I activated but the grey was still there.

O

In Technical mode there was still no grid lines showing.

I hope this helps you.

Thanks again.

Eric

[Eric Lord]

Hi Neo,

I have tried a new layout and things are OK.

I am not in simulation mode, both my layout and the new one are showing the crossed tools in the yellow short cut at the top of the page.

I have to add that this isn't the first time that this has happened but before and I don't know how I have been successful in reversing the problem, this time whatever I do nothing changes.

 

Thanks for your time.

Eric

[Eric Lord]

Morning Goetz,

Sorry for the delay I didnt know how to reply before so I had to ask.

Good to hear from you after all this time.

In answer to your question I am using the latest version.

Thanks 

Eric

[Eric Lord]

Hi Goetz,

Just some extra information.

I think that it's V8.

It's the one with the black icon/shortcut with a white loco in the centre.

 

Eric

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[Goetz]

Hello Eric,
that is indeed version 8 (which is the latest).

Please open your structure view and find the "Ground" object.
Check and maybe change it's visibility.

 

Kind regards
Goetz

[Eric Lord]

Hello Goetz

When I open Structure view all I see is a list of all the track pieces extra I have used.

There is no list like the one in your screenshot. 

Thanks again for all your help.

Eric

[Eric Lord]

Back again,

When I am in technical mode the ground colour is a very dark grey.

[Goetz]

vor 26 Minuten schrieb Eric Lord:

When I open Structure view all I see is a list of all the track pieces extra I have used.

Sounds like you deleted your floor board then, Eric
You can fetch a fresh one from the catalogue.

vor 27 Minuten schrieb Eric Lord:

There is no list like the one in your screenshot. 

Of course not!
I made the screenshot with a fresh layout, not yours.
Obviously, your item list differs from mine. But the structure doesn't. Or shouldn't!

Do you have anyone, a friend or maybe a relative, who can sit with you at the computer?
Someone who knows how to make a screenshot and post it here, maybe?

I can't see what you're doing. And to help you, that seems to be necessary.

Sorry I can't be of better help
Goetz

 

[Eric Lord]

Hi Goetz,

No there's only me here.

Where do I find a fresh base board in the catalogue I think that's the best way forward.

I assume that if I do this method then the grd will come back in Technical mode and the stock wooden in both 3d and 2d modes or will I have to do each one separately.

It could be that it's going to be tomorrow before I can get around to doing it but if you can steer me in the right direction I may be able to have a look later today depending on circumstances.

Thanks again.

Eric

[Goetz]

vor einer Stunde schrieb Eric Lord:

Where do I find a fresh base board in the catalogue

It's in the "landscaping" category under "panels":

vor einer Stunde schrieb Eric Lord:

I assume that if I do this method then the grd will come back in Technical mode and the stock wooden in both 3d and 2d modes

Indeed that is what will happen.

No rush 
Goetz

[Eric Lord]

Hi Goetz,

Thank you that's done the trick.

Just one more thing if I may ask you.

In technical mode how do I the grid a larger area as the rails are now off both edges, I am sorry about this but I have forgotten how to do it.

Thanks again.

[Goetz]

vor 9 Minuten schrieb Eric Lord:

I have forgotten how to do it.

Probably not. The operation has changed in version 8, Eric.

Please select the panel,
then press the F8 key or click the highlighted button to find the terrain tools
and choose the encircled option to alter the shape of your ground plate.

Always a pleasure
Goetz

Edited December 2, 2022 by Goetz
small corrections

[Eric Lord]

Hi Goetz,

It's easy when you know how.

You will be happy to know that I think that's all for now, but I shall probably be back sometime in the future I would think when I start to landscape. 

Thank you again for all your help.

Best wishes,

Eric