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New File Posted already .... version2 already ... may run a bit better !!!! I currently have been working on roundabouts.. Attached is a method I am currently using. It's based on the catalog "Country" round-a-bout because it was easier for me to work with. The cars are not all created equal, so I configure them during one of the entries to Accel=4 and Decel = 15. Not sure that is optimum. The cars still act a little different. Some fender benders still occur, but all in all it's usable for me. There are two stops at each entry that seem to catch most of the cars that "jump the gun" so to speak. The idea was to have minimul contacts and "code" to minimize resources since I have six roundabouts in use. Vehicles seem to be harder to use than trains. They attach themselves to each other a lot, and all of the vehicles seem to behave differently. Maybe a little tweaking by someone, or better yet, someone coming up with a very good method, will produce an accident free routine. Attached is my attempt. Round _ A - Bout_2.mbp Round _ A - Bout.mbp

In the past the white outline during object selection / moving has come up. I personally would like to have an on and off feature. Sometimes it's helpfull, but more often it is not. Has it been decided to have an on/off provision maybe in the next version? I personally would buy that version just for that one provision ! New Version ... is a Version 10 on the horizon with more nifty features ??? Just wondering !

@Phrontistes ... YES YES YES .... I read the proposal ... thank you !

I'll vote for all the above ...something/anything to help editing !

@Phrontistes , I tried the filter using "Object " ... The screen displays when the Object was reference, but not in which event. or what was reference ( contact, or variable or property ) @EASY , The simulation doesn't stop, because there is no error, just a routine changing a property I don't want changed. @Goetz , I'll try that, Next Time .... This time I deleted the two Block Signals and the controlling "Events" ... Replaced with New Signals (Different Names), Reconstructed the Controlling Event to cure the problem. It proved to be the easier / faster method. Not the first time I had to do this .... then I run the "Event Trace" to fine any errors and remove the "code" associated with the error. Thanks to All for your suggestions .... looking forward to an easier more direct approach to analyze code.

I use Event trace a lot. It's great for flagging errors. But in no way can I read fast enough to catch a reference to a property. Is there a way to stop the event trace on a reference or really slow it down ?

Quote: So I wish a new depot feature: regardless of input direction vehicle released forward. Please develop it if possible. What if someone wants a vehicle released from a depot that backs the vehicle into a shed or parking space. How about a programmable option for output direction. I get confused with the current "flip direction when leaving" ... especially when releasing trains from alternate depots, or multiple depots feeding one depot.

Unless I'm missing something, I cannot get a list of all the events that access an objects property (change) or a variable. Currently I have an unknown event changing a Signal property that starts/stops trains reverse from what is desired. When I Manually change the properties this unknown event changes them again. Whatever event is doing this was most likely from an older events logic,, and I have no clue which event out of many many events in many folders/subfolders.

I would prefer the no vehicle / empty ( your standard Default), because then the routine just wouldn't work and not create a problem, plus be as all other actions. Leslie suggested All / Trigger ... my second choice would be default to Trigger Thanks for the consideration !!

Probably not the forum to post in. But I'm currently very fustrated trying to edit my latest layout . It's large, 4mbytes, and editing is a bigger chore than construction. I have now spent more time trying to get it to run than creating it. Granted, I'm learning as I go, however not being able to search for objects or variables ect and find out where the problem(s) may be is a major problem for me. The program is very capable in its operation thus the learning curve is high ... not really geared for the a novice, more toward tech savy users. (Ones that make no mistakes). I'm getting discouraged to the point of ending creating large laypouts and just doing small layouts/ examples, or none at all. Maybe I just need to take a break. Sorry for the rant!!!

I don't know why, but this catches me "a lot" ... not always. But when I forget to change the action to a specific object, or trigger, Icreates a run time mess. Simple Example(s) : Setting vehicle speed on a walking person to 5 km/h... default to all vehicles or all contacts ... every train, boat, plane, car , moving vehicle ... now going 5 km/h

Have a need to be able to select either START or STOP . If I'm only looking for stop or start (not both), the event triggers twice .... on start and stop . I have work arounds using delays and/or "Disable Event", but that is cumbersome. Possible ???

OK ... I'm guessing "NEO" has supplied most of the catalog then. Are there plans for expansion of the catalog ?

Guess I understand ... Are there published specs for what is considered acceptable for the catalog, or is it the discretion of a committee ? Just curious ! Catalog is good .... hard to find certain items ... Needs more American Stuff ( IMO only )

I also have trouble with tunnel cutouts .... seems the grid, although fairly small, is too big . Pulling landscape to form around the tunnel is difficult / time consuming.