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Hi Goetz Well that just goes to show how observant I am. So with egg on face I will say many thanks for pointing out what to many others was perhaps obvious and settle back into oblivion !!!! Thanks once again Pete

Good morning @Neo Thus far from the tests I have made with V9.5 I must say that I am greatly impressed with the new features. You have once again come up with changes that make for a better experience. I'm not sure if this would be feasible but a possible thought for V9.5. I think it would prove helpful if after linking one object to another it actually showed which item was actually linked. So if I wish to link object A to object B when I highlight object A it would show me that it was linked to object B. This would be useful especially when multiple objects are linked one to another. Just a thought. Kind regards Peter

Hi Sualokink Once again yet more great models to add to the ever growing catalogue. Is there no limit to your skill and versatility!! Best wishes to you and all members for a happy second Advent. Best regards Pete

Apologies, I forgot to attach my attempt thus far. Test roundabout control.mbp

Hi to all my fellow members Negotiating a roundabout would seem to have always had it's problems. The solution to a smooth transition through said obstacle is reasonably simple, providing only one vehicle at a time enters. Clearly this can be achieved with the use of TC's on both entrance and exit. The problem arises when there are multiple vehicles either passing onto the roundabout or travelling around the roundabout before exiting. Having spent a number of hours trying to perfect a solution to this problem I have to admit to defeat. With my solution things seem to work for a period of time but then go completely off the rails, so to speak. My conclusion is to reason that variables and a counter system for each junction are the answer, but I have to say that my attempts, through limited knowledge, to implement these elements has also drawn a blank. So my question to you all is, "Has anyone solved this issue" and if so would you be so kind as to point me in the right direction. Cheers from a somewhat dizzy member Pete

Good morning to all. I must say that I whole heartedly concur with the comments above, our model makers do an absolutely splendid job. Without their skill and dedication where would our layouts be, looking pretty rubbish. That they devote so much time and effort in providing us with such stunning models, and all for free, should be highly commended. Yes we all have ideas that we feel might provide additional flexibility when creating a layout and there is no harm in asking whether this or that might be possible to construct, but the choice as to whether said request is implimented is soleley down to the model maker. Unlike A.I. they are, fortunately, only human and as such have limited time to devote to their creations. That said I must confess that I too have perhaps fallen into this trap of having a good idea and then hoping that one of our model makers might impliment it, but the request has always been to ask a question and to hope rather than to expect. From a very happy members who keeps putting his foot in it all too often. Pete

Thank you Goetz and many apologies to Sualokink. Of course you are right, what was I thinking, or not in this case. Mouth opening before brain was in gear I think!!! Kind regards Pete

Hi Sualokink Just a thought. I've been experimenting with several options and one element that keeps cropping up is that of the water itself. As it is it's perfect for fighting fires but it's a bit limiting when wanting to wash a fire engine, car or boat etc. Would it be possible to have an option that allows us to add water via the catalogue particle effects. This would then enable a softer, shorter jet of water. Best regards Pete

Ooh, Christmas has come early. A very nice addition and so realistic. The only thing now needed to make up the full set of the Fire Department is a Fire Chief, standing and driving and a kneeling fireman. Who says the lists to Santa shouldn't begin early!!!!! Best regards Pete

Hi Sualokink I very much appreciate your efforts in producing these additional models, they are perfect, especially for the use to which I wish to put them. Both the fire department, garage owners and marina staff are most grateful!!! Best regards Pete

Hi Reinhard My personal view too is to leave well alone. Quite honestly how many of us actually use the brake light facility, when it's present, every time a vehicle brakes. Likewise with indicators. I do use the indicators on models some of the time but not always. In my view its rather like asking for onboard machines to check passenger tickets. It's so much easier simply to add an employee in an appropriate position on board to simulate an inspector. Kind regards Pete

Hi Reinhard Brilliant model, love the detail, love the colours and the right hand drive version is a definte plus. Many thanks Kind regards Pete

You're a star. Many thanks for that. Now why didn't I think of that. The assumption was that it was already set as my default browser. Lesson learnt, very much appreciated. Kind regards Pete

@Neo Can you throw any light on this anomaly please. It must surely be possible to select to translate to English through the link on the home page, "Browse community online" Kind regards Pete

That rather makes a nonsence of the "Browse community on line" at the bottom of the home page don't you think!