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31755	BREAKING NEWS!!!!!! Issue #3 of Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine was just released into cyberspace! You can download it from: ...	Les Halmos lhalmos@...	Jul 3, 2009 4:01 pm
31756	BREAKING NEWS!!!!!! Issue #3 of Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine was just released into cyberspace! You can download it from: ...	Les Halmos lhalmos@...	Jul 3, 2009 4:22 pm
31757	Breaking news! Less than adequate magazine is posted on forums everywhere spamming up our inboxes! Can you guys get a subscription list or something? I know...	scottgperry@... scottgperry	Jul 3, 2009 10:10 pm
31758	Is there anyone in southwest suburbs of Chicago willing to teach an old dog some new tricks? My learning curve for 3rd Planit is going nowhere. Things don't...	rxman46321	Jul 22, 2009 5:22 pm
31759	John, Try the Free Model Railroad Hobbyist mag.� Google it & signup for it,� The first three Quarters issues had 3rd Planit write up which could help you &...	Hank Augustsson hankaug	Jul 22, 2009 8:52 pm
31760	I haven't found anything in the manual, so I'll ask: Is there anything in 3rd Planit that allows me to do vertical easements (i.e., gradually changing the...	Paul Tupaczewski paultup	Jul 24, 2009 4:08 pm
31761	I'm working on setting up a 3PI training class. We're bringing in our computers and everyone is required to own 3PI, which basically means that those that...	Scott G. Perry scottgperry	Jul 24, 2009 4:35 pm
31762	Hi, What you call "Vertical Easements" are actually called "Vertical Curves" by Civil Engineers. Vertical curves are actually a misnomer. They are actually...	edgarcorny	Jul 24, 2009 8:17 pm
31763	Doug, I heard that most current practice is to use clothoids for both vertical and horizontal curves on both roads and railroads. If so, we are already using...	Rick Blanchard rcbdesign	Jul 24, 2009 8:42 pm
31764	Hi Rick, I've never heard of clothoids. However, I've not practiced CE in about 10 years so that is not surprising. I assume it must be something using a CAD...	edgarcorny	Jul 25, 2009 3:18 am
31765	Hi Doug, ... Also known as Euler's Spiral. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euler_spiral http://www.2dcurves.com/spiral/spirale.html regards, Martin. ... ...	Martin Wynne martin_wynne...	Jul 25, 2009 7:38 am
31766	Hi Doug, I hadn't heard about clothoids either until Randy started to fiddle with them. They're a math construct that makes for a smoother easement in and out...	Rick Blanchard rcbdesign	Jul 25, 2009 4:30 pm
31767	Hi Rick, I am glad I have learned something new. I looked at the definition and drawing of a Euler spiral and do not see how it can be used for VC's unless...	edgarcorny	Jul 25, 2009 7:54 pm
31768	... Paul, There is no tool to directly make a vertical easement. I was able to make an approximation of one with a bit of deviousness. Plot the track section...	gadave2002	Jul 25, 2009 9:37 pm
31769	If you draw one piece of track select the track, right click on the track and then from the popup menu go into the "Properites" tab�and then go into...	Rod Storer idahosurge	Jul 26, 2009 2:58 pm
31770	that is a great idea- a 3PI class. sounds like a local event in the Atlanta area. Correct? If there is anyone in northern New Mexico that uses 3PI, please...	Nonno bai@...	Jul 26, 2009 4:56 pm
31771	I'd love to join. However, I do not own a laptop nor V8.x Maybe next time around. Doug vV...	edgarcorny	Jul 26, 2009 9:01 pm
31772	Have you given any consideration to doing the class remotely using teleconference and desktop sharing software?...	Troy Jacobson troy_jacobson	Jul 26, 2009 9:28 pm
31773	We haven't because all our students are local guys. Scott G. Perry "Gator" http://modelrailroadersnotebook.blogspot.com/ http://swamplayout.blogspot.com/ ... ...	scottgperry@... scottgperry	Jul 27, 2009 12:10 am
31774	How do add a turnout or other to be used as a default? When I right click the menu does not allow it to be added as default, and I swear that this one turnout...	trnenergy	Jul 27, 2009 11:50 am
31775	Hello, I like the idea of a web-class..but anyone in the DFW ,Texas area? Craigp [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...	craig palmer texmaster_us	Jul 27, 2009 11:50 am
31776	You have to be in the library and have turnouts available to select - not the folder they're in but individual turnouts with a turnout icon. Right click on the...	Rick Blanchard rcbdesign	Jul 27, 2009 3:14 pm
31777	Hi Rick, For some reason not all the fast tracks items can be used with the connect tool or the draw turnout, those selections don't appear on the menu when I...	trnenergy	Aug 1, 2009 4:31 am
31778	I don't have the fast tracks library so if you can get another copy maybe there is something whacko in your present file that is keeping it from working. What...	Rick Blanchard rcbdesign	Aug 3, 2009 5:18 pm
31779	Dear Kenneth- There's a group on Yahoo by and for Southern California's model railroaders. The group is Model Railroads of Southern California, and you're...	Bob Chaparro thecitrusbelt	Aug 9, 2009 4:26 am
31780	I nhave been drawing track plans for my layout and discovered that even in spite of what elevation I have the level set for my track doesn't stay at the level....	ronbuddemeier	Aug 14, 2009 2:34 pm
31781	Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the 3rdPlanIt group. File : /revised room...	3rdPlanIt@yahoogroups...	Aug 16, 2009 12:38 am
31782	"final" version for input(in the files section). Thanks, Michael...	Michael R. White gnnpry	Aug 16, 2009 12:42 am
31783	This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the 3pi.Info - The 3rdPlanIt User Supported Website ...	apache@...	Aug 16, 2009 6:28 pm
31784	... Greetings Michael - I found a March post of yours describing layout goals, which I've pasted below so others will have handy. My own feedback and...	billsoman	Aug 16, 2009 9:25 pm

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