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Hi to all my fellow MBS enthusiasts By now I'm sure you are aware that Klaus (Sualokink) kindly agreed to remodel the Renault Magnums initially started by Douglas (Dad3353) who in turn was kind enough to take up my initial request to produce a model similar to the actual trucks that I ran in my own Road Haulage company, Adler Freight Services Ltd. After much work by Douglas we had a great working model along with trailers to match. The problem with these was the file size which precluded them from being admitted to the catalogue. Klaus, (Sualokink) came to the rescue recently and agreed to try to remodel them so that they might be included into the catalogue and therefore available for all to enjoy. My personal view on the end result is one of elation. Not only has Klaus produced some stunning models but in doing so he has enhanced the original profile with many additional elements to the original specification and greatly enhanced the range of models available including all of the personnel. I have noted several comments thus far that have suggested areas of improvement, and these are no doubt both valid points and if achievable will make these models even better. However, viewed as a whole I think a huge thank you should be said to Klaus, (Sualokink) for all of his efforts in producing such stunning models. I for one am eternally grateful. Kind regards Pete Hallo an alle meine MBS-Enthusiasten Inzwischen wissen Sie sicher, dass Klaus (Sualokink) freundlicherweise zugestimmt hat, den Renault Magnum umzubauen, der ursprünglich von Douglas (Dad3353) begonnen wurde, der wiederum so freundlich war, meine ursprüngliche Anfrage aufzugreifen, ein Modell zu produzieren, das den tatsächlichen LKWs ähnelt, die ich in meiner eigenen Straßentransportfirma, Adler Freight Services Ltd., betrieben habe. Nach viel Arbeit von Douglas hatten wir ein großartiges funktionierendes Modell zusammen mit passenden Anhängern. Das Problem dabei war die Dateigröße, die eine Aufnahme in den Katalog ausschloss. Klaus (Sualokink) kam vor kurzem zu Hilfe und erklärte sich bereit, sie so umzugestalten, dass sie in den Katalog aufgenommen werden und somit für alle zugänglich sind. Meine persönliche Sicht auf das Endergebnis ist eine der Freude. Klaus hat nicht nur einige atemberaubende Modelle hergestellt, sondern dabei auch das ursprüngliche Profil mit vielen zusätzlichen Elementen zur ursprünglichen Spezifikation erweitert und die Palette der verfügbaren Modelle einschließlich des gesamten Personals erheblich erweitert. Ich habe bisher mehrere Kommentare zur Kenntnis genommen, in denen Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten vorgeschlagen wurden, und dies sind zweifellos beides gültige Punkte, und wenn sie erreichbar sind, werden sie diese Modelle noch besser machen. Als Ganzes betrachtet, denke ich, dass ein großes Dankeschön an Klaus (Sualokink) für all seine Bemühungen bei der Herstellung solch atemberaubender Modelle ausgesprochen werden sollte. Ich für meinen Teil bin unendlich dankbar. Herzliche Grüße Pete

Good morning Goetz I trust you are well. It would seem that my solution has worked. Once the transporter has positioned itself with the ramps down the first car is set to embark, the driver is in position and it begins to reverse to stop A where it stops briefly before moving forward. As soon as it reaches point B its route is activated and it continues to load. As it passes point C it triggers the next car to start. As each car reaches its appointed destination it's route is deactivated. Halleluiah, one more problem solved with definite possibilities for other applications. Kind regards Pete

Hi to All There is the distinct possibility that I might just have stumbled upon the answer to this little problem. Largely as a result of trial and error, with much emphasis on the error part. However I won't know for sure until the round trip has been completed, so if it does prove to be successful then I will be happy to share the results with anyone interested. Kind regards Pete

Hi to all my fellow enthusiasts In my current layout I have introduced a car transporter. Thus far I can get all of the cars to load perfectly, the vehicles then moves off to the local garage where all of the vehicles perfectly disembark before returning to the depot to start the process all over again. The problem that I have is that the route set at the depot seems to disappear once the car transporter is loaded and has left the depot. I've tried using a route, as for a train, but that does not work either, the cars simply ignore the ramp and head straight into the trailer. Logic says that there has to be a way to solve this but I'm afraid my aging brain is not helping. I've attached a screenshot showing the route that works but disappears and the EV with the other route setting. Any thoughts please. Kind regards Pete Hallo an alle meine Mit-Enthusiasten In meinem jetzigen Layout habe ich einen Autotransporter eingeführt. Bisher kann ich alle Autos perfekt beladen, die Fahrzeuge fahren dann in die örtliche Werkstatt, wo alle Fahrzeuge perfekt aussteigen, bevor sie zum Depot zurückkehren, um den Prozess von vorne zu beginnen. Das Problem, das ich habe, ist, dass die im Depot festgelegte Route zu verschwinden scheint, sobald der Autotransporter beladen ist und das Depot verlassen hat. Ich habe versucht, eine Route zu benutzen, wie bei einem Zug, aber auch das funktioniert nicht, die Autos ignorieren einfach die Rampe und fahren direkt in den Anhänger. Die Logik sagt, dass es einen Weg geben muss, dieses Problem zu lösen, aber ich fürchte, mein alterndes Gehirn hilft nicht weiter. Ich habe einen Screenshot angehängt, der die Route zeigt, die funktioniert, aber verschwindet, und das EV mit der anderen Routeneinstellung. Irgendwelche Gedanken bitte. Herzliche Grüße Pete

Hi Simon Thanks for that. Perhaps someone who already has upload privileges might kindly offer such assistance, otherwise I'll just ask Neo. Kind regards Pete

Hi In my latest layout I am using one of the 'Primitive' items in the catalogue the "level" on to which I have placed a *.png image. Whilst it is perfectly fine in my layout it does not transfer to another computer which clearly means that it I chose to submit this layout to the forum at large all others would see is a white background containing numerous question marks. In the main I have used this system to position particular logo's or to show food on tables in a cafe, the attached screenshots I hope will provide a suitable visual as to what I am trying to achieve. My question is. Is there anyway that I can retain all of these *.png images so that they do in fact transfer with the layout. All suggestions will be gratefully received. Kind regards Pete

Hi Saulokink Many thanks for your very prompt reply. Whilst the answer is not quite what I had hoped for I do fully understand the problem and will therefore have to apply a little more ingenuity to solving my predicament than I had hoped. It's amazing just what can be achieved using the "select invisibility/visibility" tool, the timing however has to be perfect so there's another challenge. Once again many thanks for both a beautiful model and for getting back so quickly. Best regards Pete p.s. not sure if this would be of any interest but I have attached a screenshot of the Renault Magnum that I like so much but which cannot be included in the catalogue owing to the large number of polygons. This model was created by Douglas, DAD3353, who no longer seems to be involved with the forum, which is quite a shame although he was in poor health last time spoke to him. I do have the reference numbers and files for this model if necessary. Hallo Saulokink Vielen Dank für Ihre sehr schnelle Antwort. Die Antwort ist zwar nicht ganz das, was ich mir erhofft hatte, aber ich verstehe das Problem voll und ganz und muss daher etwas mehr Einfallsreichtum aufbringen, um meine missliche Lage zu lösen, als ich gehofft hatte. Es ist erstaunlich, was mit dem Tool "Unsichtbarkeit/Sichtbarkeit auswählen" erreicht werden kann, aber das Timing muss perfekt sein, also gibt es eine weitere Herausforderung. Nochmals vielen Dank für ein schönes Modell und dafür, dass Sie so schnell zurückgekommen sind. Alles Gute Pete p.s. Ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob das von Interesse wäre, aber ich habe einen Screenshot des Renault Magnum angehängt, der mir so gut gefällt, der aber aufgrund der großen Anzahl von Polygonen nicht in den Katalog aufgenommen werden kann. Dieses Modell wurde von Douglas DAD3353 erstellt, der nicht mehr mit dem Forum zu tun zu haben scheint, was ziemlich schade ist, obwohl er beim letzten Mal gesundheitlich angeschlagen war, als ich mit ihm gesprochen habe. Ich habe die Referenznummern und Dateien für dieses Modell, falls erforderlich.

@SualokinK Hi I've been looking for a tractor unit that has opening doors, that is in the catalogue, and would therefore allow me to replace a bespoke Renault Magnum that cannot be included in the catalogue, but that has all of the facilities that your Volvo has. Your model, by the way, is great, a very nice addition to the catalogue, although one very minor point is that in order for it to connect to a flatbed trailer, also in the catalogue I have had to reduce the size from 1 to 0.94 so that the 5th wheel is below the deck of the trailer. That, for me, is a minor detail. I have, however, produced some bespoke artwork, see attached screenshot. My only problem is that when I open the truck door the word "Eagle" does not follow the open door, My question, therefore is to ask whether it is possible to include in the number plate labelling an additional element that would facilitate the wording on the door. Your view on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards Pete Hallo Ich war auf der Suche nach einer Sattelzugmaschine mit zu öffnenden Türen, die im Katalog aufgeführt ist und es mir daher ermöglichen würde, einen maßgeschneiderten Renault Magnum zu ersetzen, der nicht in den Katalog aufgenommen werden kann, aber über alle Funktionen verfügt, die Ihr Volvo hat. Ihr Modell ist übrigens großartig, eine sehr schöne Ergänzung des Katalogs, obwohl ein sehr kleiner Punkt ist, dass ich die Größe von 1 auf 0,94 reduzieren musste, damit es an einen Tieflader angeschlossen werden kann, auch im Katalog, so dass sich das 5. Rad unter dem Deck des Anhängers befindet. Das ist für mich ein kleines Detail. Ich habe jedoch einige maßgeschneiderte Kunstwerke erstellt, siehe beigefügter Screenshot. Mein einziges Problem ist, dass, wenn ich die LKW-Tür öffne, das Wort "Adler" nicht auf die offene Tür folgt. Meine Frage lautet daher, ob es möglich ist, in die Nummernschildbeschriftung ein zusätzliches Element aufzunehmen, das die Formulierung auf der Tür erleichtern würde. Wir würden uns sehr über Ihre Meinung zu diesem Thema freuen. Herzliche Grüße Pete

Thank you Neo, you have just confirmed what Phontisties first mentioned with regards to the EV element of my initial enquiry. Just out of curiosity is there any provision for the actual model maker, should they so wish, to include both languages? Would the program be able to incorporate this added facility or is the whole thing simply a none starter. Kind regards Pete

Hi Henrik Thank you for your comments on this matter. I picked up your reply last night on my phone and thought I had sent a reply but this morning whilst browsing the forum it would seem that it did not send. Whilst I fully concur with your sentiment regarding posts in English including an appropriate German translation, and I have also adopted this practice on occasions using the same Google or Microsoft Word translation facility, we do seem to be in the minority. I rarely see the same consideration with many of the posts in German, but then as mentioned, it is easy enough to translate any post from German to English and visa versa whilst in the forum so perhaps providing a translation in each post is somewhat irrelevant. Phrontistes very kindly answered my initial question with regard to a possible translation button in the main screen header menu which is where I had hoped a translation would be possible. Whilst I appreciate many, if not most of the models, so kindly created and donated to the program by some very talented modellers will naturally use their own language during creation it would be nice if, as the program is in both German and English, the English version was able to translate the content instruction for each model. That said, over time, this particular language lazy Brit is beginning to recognise many different German words more quickly. So, as I have said in so many post in the past, "Onwards and upwards" Kind regards Pete

Oops It wasn't my intention to stir up any trouble between members but many thanks Phrontistes for your insight into why my request would not be practicable. For we less knowledgeable souls we feel there must be an answer to any problem but then we are not able to take account of programming restraints, in my case I just thought it might be a good idea to be able to translate more easily. Many thanks for your reply and to both you and Goetz all the very best to you for 2024. Best regards Pete

@Neo Hi Neo May I take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy New Year and to thank you once again for the magic that your program provides. One of the greatest elements to learning the intricacies of this magical program is the forum, where we can exchange ideas and, most of all, get help. The ability to be able to translate from any language to our own is essential and it works really well. However, another very important aspect of learning is to be able to understand how others put together their ideas and implement them in their EV's. For example, I might want to understand how a fellow member has constructed a very clever piece of EV but it is in German, for example. Whilst I can take each element, word for word, and copy/paste into say Word to get a translation, this is very time consuming and in most instances does not portray an accurate conclusion. I wonder, therefore if it would be possible to add a translation button to the top screen menu that would allow that particular page to be translated in one hit, much like it is in the forum. Anyway, your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. Best regards Peter

Hi Herman Many thanks for that, I'll take a look at implementing your suggestion and see how that works out, especially with the new helicopter trial which is still a bit lumpy on acceleration and deceleration. Hopefully I might have a modest working system with that within a day or so. I took a look at your helicopter solution, it's really neat. I especially like the movement of the helicopter from the hangar. Much food for thought with my Trenton layout if you have no objections to me using your idea. Be in touch soon to let you know how I get on using your suggestions. Best regards Pete

Hi Herman A very Happy New Year to you, I trust you had a very pleasant Christmas and New Year celebrations Glad you liked the AFS fleet. On another issue, but following on from my initial request regarding rotating people. I started out by simply setting a timer for the two vehicles in the original demo so they didn't crash and, oops, it got a bit extended as you will see. No where near finished but I have come across another problem with the helicopter. Every time it comes into land it seems to drop back, just a bit on the helipad and for the life of me I can't find out why. I've inserted a pointer at the front of the pad to monitor the problem. Any thoughts please. Speaking of the helicopter, I'm also running another test to see if I can get it to operate a little more true to life, i.e. get it to tilt forward on take off etc. I've managed to get a sort of acceptable solution for the take off but once in the air the flight speed is no good. No matter what I do it sets off fine but then the flight speed reverts to the initial speed of 20kph. Anyway I'll continue to experiment in an effort to solve it so that I can add it to this particular layout. If you have any thoughts on this then I'll happily send you the demo so far. 28548A6C-4F48-4915-84FD-8CA8065BB294 Just press play, I think. Best regards Pete

Hi Herman As per our last conversation I have attached a screenshot of the Adler fleet so that you can understand why I am so keen to preserve these models in my layouts, they are very personal to me and a fitting thank you to Douglas, Dad3353 for all his hard work. Best regards Pete

@Herman Hi Herman Following on from our previous correspondence I have attached 3 screenshots by way of explanation. Best regards Pete

@FeuerFighter Hi I have used your above model in just about every layout that I have made, I think it is really good. In my current layout, because I have made inprovements in my knowledge of the program, I have a Fedex delivery van making deliveries and collection at various points, your model hospital is one such delivery. Whilst I can use portals to try to simulate passing through the doors into the reception area and then back again to the van, I really do think it would add considerably to the effect if the doors could open and close. This brings me to my request. Is it possible to add this facility to this particular model or is it totall impractical. Best regards Pete Hallo Ich habe Ihr obiges Modell in fast jedem Layout verwendet, das ich erstellt habe, ich denke, es ist wirklich gut. In meinem jetzigen Layout, weil ich mein Wissen über das Programm verbessert habe, habe ich einen Fedex-Lieferwagen, der an verschiedenen Punkten Lieferungen und Abholungen durchführt, Ihr Modellkrankenhaus ist eine solche Lieferung. Ich kann zwar mit Portalen versuchen, das Durchschreiten der Türen in den Empfangsbereich und dann wieder zurück zum Van zu simulieren, aber ich glaube wirklich, dass es den Effekt erheblich verstärken würde, wenn sich die Türen öffnen und schließen könnten. Das bringt mich zu meinem Anliegen. Ist es möglich, diese Funktion zu diesem speziellen Modell hinzuzufügen oder ist es völlig unpraktisch? Alles Gute Pete

Oops, who's a very careless person. Back to school I think!! Thanks Phrontistes Pete

Hi Herman I've been trying to get my man to rotate using your Lua formula but without success. No doubt I'm not getting something right so I've attached a copy of my script. Brummi's solution would certainly be simple but the only problem is that by using that particular alternative in this situation means that the poor guy rotates through the bed of the van or through the table in the garage once he has delivered the case. Not really ideal even If I choose to set invisibilty early because then the case does not reach the table or the guy does not make it completely back to the van. Best regards Pete

Hi BahnLand OK, so I eventually found out how to open and view both video's, thanks to Goetz, and yes I have to say that the use of moving figures is brilliant. I must definitely up my game, so to speak, but it does give me plenty to work towards so many thanks. Best regards Pete

Thanks for that Goetz. I've now been able to open both items. Having watch both I have to admit that the use of moving figures is genious. Definitely something to aspire to. Best regards Pete

Hi Simon I've already set up something similar. The delivery guy leaves the van and takes it to another guy who appears from the garage bay. As one, theoretically hands over the package the one carriedd by the delivery guy disappears and the one receiving the package appears. He then takes it back into the garage and places it on a workbench. Timing is key so still fine tuning but it looks OK so far. Cheers Pete

Hi BahnLand Silly question but how do I install both of these. Baffled Pete

Well Brummi As always you have out done yourself, another minor master piece, and yes most certainly we do need something like this. Brilliant, many thanks. I'll now have to start making a list of all other elements that would benefit from your ingenuity!!! All the best Pete

Hi Brummi What a brilliant solution, and love the sense of humour. Now I wonder if I will be able to modify it so that the driver can take the parcels round to the back, leave them there and then put a note through the letterbox to say what he has done!!! Or, as sometimes happens, drop them at the front door, take a photo and then pick them up and take them back to his van. Only very naughty drivers would consider this but it does happen on occasions. My house cameras have picked this up. Anyway this is a make believe world so perhaps I should always look on the good side and keep everything perfect!! Between this and the one from Herman I think I should be able to cover all possibilities in my layout so very many thanks for your solution. All the best Pete