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Thanks for that info ... I'm guessing I did try to upload to the forum, got the size restriction message and applied it to all. ( I was looking for help at the time) However that 8 Mbyte program had sound file not suitable for upload (lots of them - thunder/lightning ,train engine .... ) . I was going to convert, but moved on to other layouts. so now I don't need to restrict to 4Mbytes ... unless of course it slows the program to a halt. ( my present layout is 3.83 Mbytes and has jerky movement in V9)

well ..... yes. My first program was almost 8 Mbytes in size. Couldn't even share it. I'm going "smaller now", and having trouble keeping it under 4 Mbytes ( the limit for sharing). The simulation has so much potential for automation and such (love automation and people moving, cars, trucks, cranes, boats, airplanes . on and on) .... so much to do so little upper limit. And I do not even have a large table. The large size sure slows down the computer. Even at 4 Mbytes, everything moves ( 10 trains etc.) however the movement is jerky. That's OK, it's still fun to watch ... but I have trouble keeping it all operating "properly". Good Luck ..... !!!!!

Do not copy & paste That is interesting to hear. I have been having multiple problems with tracks and such. I have used copy and paste a lot with vehicles, tracks (virtual and otherwise), and after hours of "fixing", I came to the conclusion that copy and paste was a great source of my problems. Even if I changed the name of the copied vehicle. I even copy and paste event "blocks" of code and change the variables necessary, had problems. Deleted the event reconstructed with the same exact code, problem removed. VERY Interesting ! ... but un-nerving !

I thank you for the example. I was trying to create a "hidden yard" and wished to have access to any train in the yard to pull out onto various tracks. After much experimenting, decided to have a physical yard ... seemed easier and quicker. Your method of creating a list was good ... but I would need to have other routines in lua to search, find and route trains, and I wasn't up to the task. Depots are very clever items, but with some limits. Only first, last and random access for release. Having a way to specify which vehicle to release on demand would sure be nice ... oh and all the keywords and variables disappear also. As you are aware, they disappear from the program also until the vehicles emerge from the depot. Spooky when looking at empty variables in the listings (code). Been a while, but thanks for the example.

In planning mode I can click on a Depot, then by using the Control Icon (Little House) I can access a list of vehicles currently in that Depot. Then release from any depot. Can I use "Property/Variable Exits" to know if a vehicle is in that Depot ... or how can I get to that list of vehicles in a Depot. 3DS or LUA ???

Thanks Goetz for replying. When I requested help, nothing I did would unlock or make visible those items I had locked. Tried all sorts of things. Went on to work on other items, when back today, and no problems. Seems this happens at times, where something doesn't work or run correctly, reload the program after shutting down, and the code or function works "normal" again. Was good to hear it was possible, because I thought it was locked forever !!!

OK ... thanks to all for the explanation. I though my computer was at fault, but it's normal behavior. I'm just starting to use Depots and Portals ... there is a lot to learn. I though that Depots were used to direct or re-direct objects. so it never occurred to me that the routine would need an additional cycle to "digest" the input ! Also, I used snipit to get the image, so only the code that didn't work was displayed. Guessing I should use print screen ?

I locked a "Group" of virtual tracks and made then invisible . I locked them so I would not inadvertently move them. I now need to edit this group, but I cannot make them visible or unlock them. Is there a solution ?

Goetz ... I had to insert them myself to get the routine to work. If I remove the delays, neither condition is executed. I do not understand this statement. The whole routine is, when a vehicle (Car) comes to the end of the road (Depot NW), if it is a "Farm" vehicle it is released to the Farm road, if its not, it goes to a "South Entrance" road. Part of an event "Vehicle Enters a Virtual Depot". Maybe there is a better way I'm not familiar with !

see attached file to see an example of a situation that has been recuring. without putting a defer execution command in front of these commands, they were not executed . occurs frequently in my coding. It's sometimes very difficult to know why a routine doesn't work, and the problem is generating quit a few lines of defer execution. anyone else experiencing this. Didn't seem to happen until I purchased a gaming computer, and now working on a new layout. Thinking the computer will be the suspected problem !

Thank You @Phrontistes .... I thought I tried that and could only reduce it to 5.48 in length. Then I though that was it's minimum. After reading your post, I went back and edited the "track" and it worked. Now I'm questioning my mental state !!!!!

If it's possible I could use a shorter virtual track for people movement. Situation ... people climbing stairs .... ??? Ran across a layout using a combo of portals and virtual tracks to "climb" stairs. A very clever idea ! The problem I ran across is the smallest virtual track I can have is longer than most steps used in objects. So people must climb two or more steps at a time. Other situations I have had, related with moving people, a shorter track would have been desirable. A rare application I realize ... if it's possible, and not a pain !

Thanks for the reply .... I'm looking at all the settings that NVIDIA software manages under 3D management. There are 30+ settings, some of which I have no idea if to say Y/N , disable, Auto, Performance, Quality, 2X/4X .... etc. I initially ran a couple of programs to "optimize" the graphics when I acquired my new computer ... thinking some setting may be playing havoc with 3D Studio. If I find a setting that removes the problem I'll report. If I don't, then back to the shop it goes.

I'll live with it since I can get rid of it by changing aliasing settings every once in a while. But it seems strange that the only program affected is 3D Studio !

Anyone else experiencing graphics display problems . My system displays square blocks of distorted graphics during both the event manager pages and the simulation. If I change the aliasing setting within 3D Studio, it goes away for a short period of time , then returns. Doesn't matter if it's off or on. Just change the setting from what it is to another option. Happens with the "water" from the Extra menu particularly bad. Nvidia Graphics Card I7 Processor

Thanks for the help and the complete description of the matter. It would have taken me quite awhile to stumble onto that solution, for I was looking at a variable to be a single item . Most likely because when a list of options is displayed, it has variable , list and tables, as separate identities. Your explanation was very helpful ... the routine is now working very well .... Thank You BTY ... I have been struggling with that, off and on, for quite some time.

I don't know how to accomplish passing a "complete" list to another event. I'm attaching an example that's most likely incomplete. I have multiple Source and Destinations for a crane. Would like to pass the appropriate list (based on whatever) from the Main Program to a common Crane Routine. Any help will be appreciated. I have writers block on this ... have tried several methods ... none worked. Thanks .... User Defined - Passing List.mbp

German replies are OK ... I just use translate to English and it works well. Have a problem only when looking at a 3D Studio programs in German ... takes a lot of analysis ... sometimes I get the idea .... sometimes not. @gmd ... Thanks for the reply, I will look at the program structure to try and determine your methods. Many times I'm trying to do things in 3D Studio that are possible only in script. Currently I'm trying to pass a complete "List" to a user defined event, but I'm only getting the first Item. Now I'm trying in script, but I'm weak on the syntax. V9 has some nice added features. Thanks ............

@Neo and @Phrontistes Attaching error file from error I have been experiencing. Happens when editing track and it seems to happen during slope adjustment. I changed the extension from .log to .pdf so I could sent here. I was able to open it in notepad. Error.pdf

Good to know about the file. If it happens again. Ill send. I'm using V9 ... Good upgrade ... some nice features !

Yes that clears things up very well. Thanks @Goetz and @Phrontistes No wonder my cars behave badly !!!!

No Sir, didn't get a chance. Multi messages appeared in successive overlays very quickly then the whole screen went blank before I could even read them. Unless there is a file that records them, I haven't a clue what the code is.

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 of 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 ?