Herman

Hello @Neo , or could you deactivate the test phase for me please. Kind regards, Herman

Hello @Neo , a question. Since today we have the option "renew +package" in our accounts ( V8 and V8.5 ). Normal because of the 14 days before it expires. What I certainly want to do is pay for the 8.5. and go on with that version, and also keep the V8 without package ( as I did before with V6, V7 ). Not so sure the +package is something for a user like me. Is the "full shop" also available next days ? So we can choose an go on. Kind regards, Herman

Hello @EASY , thanks a lot ! Kind regards.

Hello @Neo , members, This question stays Return values from custom events are passed back to the calling function in Lua. Of course if someone can give here an explanation / a simple example, thanks. Regards, Herman

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Hello members , look first at the picture. In condition Property/Variable has value I can access the parameter "aNumber" in the graphical EV. It is one of the two triggers here. Now I want to access the same "aNumber" in action Set property/variable , but no trigger available in the graphical EV. We can solve it in Lua, and a workaround ( aNumber as object variable in the vehicle ) is possible but I'm not looking for that, nor for a Lua solution. Maybe another way to access the parameter in the action ? Thanks in advance for an answer. Regards, Herman

Hallo @guenter.strickmann , I had the problem before too with two headed trains and solved the problem of doors opening. It might be a related problem. But if you upgrade to 8.5.2.0 Beta it becomes much simpler. Because it recognises the direction of driving. Neo said : Eine kleine Demo-Anlage zur Demonstration der vereinfachten Türsteuerung findet ihr unter folgender ID: CECAF1F1-0384-42EC-8F60-AFDAB7BB0E7D Maybe it helps. If not still worth looking at. Greetings, Herman

Yes @simonjackson1964 8.5.2.0 beta is needed. Sorry. But it is a new feature. Could be interesting if you want to send the train to another portal via event management. ( EV ) Just the code as preview : Kind regards, Herman

Port connection via EV.mbp Beta version 8.5.2.0 needed. Herman

Hello @Neo , thank you very much, much clearer. Greetings, Herman

Hello R.B. very nice and easy, thanks. Herman

Hello @Neo , as a true amateur I only want to enyoy the studio. And it does the job for me. Yet I always went to the new professional version when it came out. And so on in the future. Since I have much pleasure in publishing layouts, it is possible we have now to monitor which new features we use from the +package, and the influence on users that do not have the package. Example. If I use the new feature doors open/close affected by the direction of driving. Will my layout still work for a user that has not the +package ? ( and in the same version ) Wich features/bug fixes come with an update and wich only with the +package can be important for us users in the future ? Not at the moment, you are too busy with this beta. But an exact indication what's in the package and what is for the normal update is welcome. Kind regards, Herman

Overview of the new functions (change list) (V8) / Übersicht über die neuen Funktionen und Änderungen It should be nice if we find in this list a sign indicating "package +" . To see the extra's ? Why, it seems I can test a lot of the new features, but not all. Example the rotation of the paint brush is not available. MBS 8.5.2.0 / Auto update to beta is on / English version. Kind regards, Herman

But did your update have the new functions already ? Do I have to click on Buy Now to unlock the functions, even in Beta ? Regards, Herman

Hello @Neo , so please an unlock to test. Kind regards, Herman

Seems not to be enough , read also below. Hello @Neo Do we all need to ask a manual unlock to test in the beta phase ? And it dissapears after official release if we do not buy the +package ? Just asking, kind regards, Herman

Hello @JEF GORIS and other members that maybe are interested. I kept my promise, the paper explaining Lists and Keywords in the event management (EV) is finished. This "To do document and excercises" is for beginners that want to use Keywords. It is not intended for experienced users. Not a manual but a to do paper. Keyword - List part 3B.pdf ( pdf in Dutch/English ) In part B we will handle events triggered by all objects with the same keyword. We use the teleport to a virtual depot to explain this. There is also a part to combine the keyword with a "variable extended". This is a little more advanced. The solutions of the excercises are found here : Keyword B excercises.mbp Regards, Herman

Hello @JEF GORIS , hello other members that are interested. This "To do document and excercises" is for total beginners that want to use Keywords. However you should have some experience with the graphical event management. (EV) Keyword - List part 2A.pdf ( pdf in Dutch / English ). In part A ( here ) we will handle "For objects referencing a Keyword" , this remind us of the excercises with lists. But this pdf. handles the less interesting part of Keywords. In the second part ( will follow soon) we handle events that are triggered by all objects with the same keyword. You find the solutions of the excercises here. But please try to make them yourself. Keyword A exercises.mbp Succes, and kind regards, Herman

Hello @Phrontistes , I certainly do not , yes Lua is a bit special, but that's it, no more or less ( for me ). Kind regards, Herman

Hello, for me, that's the case. But for now I use an object variable for it in the graphical EV when I need a local variable. But of course I can use a local Lua variable. In the beginning of my experience with the studio I did more in Lua that I understood first. Because some people want to stay with the graphical EV and even hate Lua, I changed the most to the graphical EV. And we can do very much with the graphical EV. I think I could use a kind of local variable too in the graphical EV. Kind regards, Herman

Hello @tim-fischertechnik , I looked further because I really do like your tutorial, and the code. The yellow contact "GK Bahnsteig 1" does the job : opening/closing the doors and a new depart. And the steam train goes trough. When the "L1 - DB 212" comes a second time to the station, the same problem with the doors. Open, but stay open. ( "Halt" ) is lit. Kind regards, Herman

Hello @tim-fischertechnik . Remark. I only looked at your layout for a short time. After download the "L1 - DB 212" opens his doors. And they stay open even if you wait. They will stay open because there is no deferred instruction waiting at that time. I did'nt do anything yet. When we press the "Durchfahrtschalter Asig P2" it goes to green "Durchfarht" as is planned. The signal goes to "1-Hp2 langsamfahrt" , ok. But the train drives on with open doors. Regards, Herman

Hello, @220hotwheels , it is difficult for us to see what the problem is now, we lack extra info. Did you use the event trace F12 to locate the error. Best regards, Herman

Hello @220hotwheels ,sorry I did not know that. Click on the picture of the mbp in the forum, and en let it go to your download map ( in windows ). When you have it there. Start V8 , go to online catalog. You can open it in your V8. You do have V8 ? Kind regards, Herman

Hello @220hotwheels , I made this one. To set a switch.mbp I tried to keep it very basic. But of course, sorry with variables and triggers. See if you can use it, or not. Only to help. Kind regards, Herman Addendum/ Feel free to ask questions about this, if you want.