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That's why I stated User Defined OR Script Condition. The word or was sort of hidden because I emphasized the two commands. Sorry ! I did realize there was a difference ! Enjoying V9 ..... one problem I had is the program bombed out on me twice tonight while laying track and using slopes. Displayed a succession or error messages quickly, then jumped completely out of the program. Lost my work twice. Darn Bug's will show their face on new versions !

I have had mixed results while using routes on railroads and automobile highways. I use "when entering a contact" event to initiate an event. However the route is not always followed. Sometimes, if I edit the "junction" ( i.e. Intersection or Turnout) and select that route, that path will become available. Then sometime later may not be available. Question: When using "Routes Only" to change "paths", do you need to also assign "switch" positions also or NOT. I have tried both and seem to still have an inconsistent result. Feel I'm not executing routes correctly. Are there do's and don't when using Routes ? Any help appreciated. "Routes Only" = With automobile traffic, I'm presently using a random number generator to choose a route to add some variability to traffic flow.

Is it possible to import a catalog item directly (drag and drop or something) into a graphics program and alter that items color/aging ? Do you need the original source file ?

I Posted: however the calling event goes to the next line of code without waiting for the script to complete. Therefor, I would need to put a defer action line in to wait for the script to do it's task(s). Phrontistes Responded: OK .... I understand - it's a limitation of object-oriented language. I will continue my work arounds as others have done now that I know it's not possible. If I need to wait for a called user defined event to finish, I can handle that. I now know that I'm not mis-interpreting the use of user-defined or script-condition. Thanks to Phrontistes and BahnLand and NEO and all, for consideration and clarification.

If I understand @BahnLand example, it was written in Lua script language. What I was trying to infer was that subroutine call and return be included in Train Studio language . I have tried using script condition within an event, then go and perform a task and come back to the event, however the calling event goes to the next line of code without waiting for the script to complete. Therefor, I would need to put a defer action line in to wait for the script to do it's task(s). Am I explaining adequately, or do I not understand how to use Train Studio Language correctly. I am not proficient in Lua, so I only use it sparingly and mostly from published routines or very small math and crane operations. Therefore would like to have the function in Train Studio Language.

Here is the response after hitting Buy .... this correct ??? BTW: The Lighting effect is stunning !

V9 download states I can have professional version if I enter my license no. Where do I find that. Tried buying from 8.5 , wants credit card no.

Yes that's the layout. I submitted it to SCARM years ago. Igor Hernandez took the layout from SCARM and duplicated it in 3D Studio. SCARM was a static layout program and had just started developing a run time provision when I ran across 3D Studio. Was just hoping it was shared on this forum. The layout on youtube was presented years ago, but I will do as NEO suggested and see if he responds. Thanks BTW; I have a new Sandea and Burton in 3D Studio, but that is the one that is 7.3 MB with sound. Too large to post and I cannot post with sound.

Searching Youtube I found the layout Sandrea and Burton by Igor Hernandez highlighting 3D Studio It referenced a layout I posted to SCARM software years ago before finding 3D Studio. Here: https://www.scarm.info/layouts/track_plans.php?ltp=100 Can anyone tell me if this layout is available thru 3D Studio. The site did not post that very long identification number used for searching in 3D Studio. The author did a great job and I would like a copy. Any help appreciated ! Howard

I would like to have subroutine call/return in 3D Train Studio . Guessing it may be quite an involved undertaking. But sure would be a welcomed addition. Put a request in the supplied forum here ...

I would like to have the function of "subroutine call & return" in 3D-Modellbahn Studios as implemented in other languages.

Thanks simonjackson1964 for your suggestion. Languages I've used have all had this function so I thought I was missing the technique in this language. I'm so accustomed to it, that's how I plan some routines, then realize it doesn't work that way. Tried using script condition thinking it would give me that function, and when it didn't I thought maybe I was using it wrong. Sure would be a great addition to this great program !

Trying to come up with an explanation * Event: Train enters a track --- Shut off Engine --- Wait ( Defer Execution ) --- Trigger User defined Routine ( Unload Car->Pass Info) ......... Car Unloading using User Defined "Sub-routine"... Varying Lengths of time --- [ Program Waits here for subroutine (Unload Car) to finish ] ... could Script Condition be used ??? --- Trigger User defined Routine ( Unload Car->Pass Info) ......... Car Unloading using User Defined "Sub-routine"... Varying Lengths of time --- [ Program Waits here for subroutine (Unload Car) to finish ] --- Repeat as Needed --- Start Engine --- Depart for places unknown --- End of Event Hope this helps .... I've used this technique in other languages using sub-routine Calls/Return ... so I'm accustomed to it Can it be accomplished .... what techniques do others use. The only technique I've used is "Defer Execution " between "Trigger User Defined Event" commands ... Guessing short causes issues , sometimes difficult to track down ! Thanks for all responses ...

I would like to : Be executing an event ( "event A" ), and while in the middle of that event .... Jump to "user event B" .... presumably by using "script condition" then .... return to "event A" and continue while "event A" was paused and waiting. effectively ... causing "event A" to pause until return, which could very in time depending on a condition. If it can be accomplished I'm missing the technique syntax. Any help will certainly be appreciated.

When I started .... my opening statement was one of those post was : Best Practices for Optimizing Large Layouts in 3D Train Studio? I Must have thought because of that my conversation was a continuance of the subject. In one post I read that it took a "Powerful" computer running windows 11 to achieve good FPS ... so when I purchased a new computer I was surprised that I only gained 6 to 10 frames p.s.. So I thought I was not configured correctly. Been searching for answers .... As I stated in those post ... monitoring the activity of the CPU and GPU with 3D Studio running, only 10 to 15% of their capability is being used. So naturally configuration was suspected. That is why I stated to ask question ... and "assumed" (not justified) that the subject was around "Large Programs". I still am surprised that 3D Studio is using so little of my graphics capability. And as @alexander42 stated Just exported the file .... it is 7.24 MB ...