RR_Track 5.0

It looks like a nice upgrade. I couldn't tell from their website whether the libraries that I purchased for v4.0 are compatible with v5.0. I sure don't want to re-purchase all of those libraries just to use v5.0.

I also did not find an upgrade price.

Earl

Check out the upgrade sections.
Upgrades

Upgrade price shows it's only good until 1/31/12. After that I'm guessing the price goes up.

Looks good. I especially like the "modular" feature.

I just ordered the upgrade . $39 + $7 shipping. I've been using RR-Track for several years now, and have been very satisfied with it. Version 5 looks to be a major update to the basic program. From what I read about the upgrade, it should be a bit more easy to use. The CD that the individual customer gets will upgrade all the existing libraries that are in the ver. 4 program-- that's why they need the serial number when it's ordered, so that the CD will upgrade all the libraries. I'll be posting a review once I get it installed on my win 7 machine.

Where in the ordering process is it possible to enter the serial number? With Paypal, I'm not seeing an opportunity to enter the serial number before "submit order". And, I am reluctant to go forth from there on the chance that there is a place to enter it.

I had the same question, I ended up cancelling out and use my debit card

I used the credit card option. The phone number and/or sn number was on the same page where you enter you credit card information in the middle of the page.

I just ordered the upgrade and used the CC option so I could enter my s/n.

Over the years I've ordered all my RR Track products this way with no issues.

That's probably the way to go. But, I got a reply from them telling me I could just send them a separate email. Seems like a software company needs to hire a web site development company.

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Originally posted by cjack:
That's probably the way to go. But, I got a reply from them telling me I could just send them a separate email. Seems like a software company needs to hire a web site development company.

I got 2 emails back from RRTrack. One email that said it took my order. The other email was from their mailserver that said the order with my serial number in it was not deliverable.

Both had my telephone number in it so that should be good enough for the upgrade, but they do need to get their act together to take orders properly.

Ordered my upgrade yesterday with the cc option. Got an email (confirmation) this a.m. saying it was mailed out today!
So in a few days it should be here!

I did the same-- email reply at 7:47 AM- on it's way today, should have by friday---

Huh I guess I should ask Ralph Russ where my commission is for steering the OGR to his website

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Originally posted by cbojanower:
Huh I guess I should ask Ralph where my commission is for steering the OGR to his website

But isn't his name Russ?

Received and installed my upgrade. It seems I got all the track libraries even though I only had 5 libraries with Ver 4. I did not get the "Scenic Xpress roads" or "MTH RailKing accessories" libraries that I purchased with Ver. 4. I guess I will have to call or email Russ.

Bill;
If you have the FasTrack library could you do a quick check and see if the new version allows you to create a custom length fitter?
This was not an option in earlier versions and several of us Fastrack user have asked Russ to include it.

Thanks,
Rod

I'm confused. Why do you need serial number(s) to be able to upgrade all of your libraries? I've had two copies of RR-track and purchased a couple of additional libraries on the side. When I lost my "original" copy, I ended up buying another and the libraries that I had before installed fine on the new copy. What serial number are you using RR-Track or the libraries or both?

Could someone who has the upgrade please summarize some of the new features that make it a worthwhile upgrade? Thanks!

Rod, when you try to custom cut FasTrack it tells you no such track is available

So no you still cannot do custom track

Looks like I will be buying new as having to reload 4.0 everytime I get a new PC would be pain. Still, for the money and time saved it is worth it.

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Rod, when you try to custom cut FasTrack it tells you no such track is available

So no you still cannot do custom track

Too bad.
That would be the only reason I would have upgraded.

Rod

Could you switch libraries to Std O or O-27 and custom cut it?

However I agree, whats the big deal about adding it, should not be a big issue

Would be nice if software allowed different track types to join. I use old lionel tubular where no one sees it then Kline shadow rail for viewing areas. In 4.0 couldn't join them. so used all kline but make notation of where to change on layout. No big deal, just comment.

It would be nice to see a MAC version, I still don't think it is available for a MAC?
John

John, I don't think he will ever do a Mac version, It's the last program I run Parallels for

Could someone post a review, or at least a synopsis of what is new? I just finished laying my track (which I designed w RRTrack 4) so I don't have a strong need for it. However, it might be helpful as I make modifications to have a newer version to archive things. There are a number of things that are clearly not-well-executed in the previous version and I was wondering if they were improved.

I just found this thread and apparently the upgrade price expires soon. I am a registered user and I never received an email informing me of a new version or informing me of a limited period upgrade - not a good business practice.

Any thoughts on the upgrade?

Simulation mode was enough to get me to buy it. I've been using this for a while and have bought multiple libraries, in multiple scales. Too bad, I never noticed bundles. Even though I've spent more than the cost of the all library version, Russ wouldn't negotiate a better price on my buying all libraries after the fact. I may try again, if the upgrade doesn't have all my libraries. It's gonna be a bear finding all my library files and passkeys.

The ad for the simulation mode pushed me to buy it. It's nice; should be very good to check for track separation on curves and avoiding side swipe, etc. It's basic, looking down from above as the simulated train travels the layout. It seems to follow reality - you may be able to place a large steamer on a loop of O36, but the train won't move! Interestingly though, I ran some of the CTT contest winner layouts you could download from the RR-Track, an one of them caused the simulation to crash.

Does it load on Windows 7?

Guys,

If you click on the link here a lot of your questions will be answered.

http://www.rrtrack.com/html/features.html

I wish that it had the simulation mode. When I designed my first big layout - I never thought about the overhang. I loved the fact that Altas track has a series of concentric diameters 9" apart. I thought having adjacent tracks of radii 36", 45" 54" would look great! I thought (naively) that the 9" was designed to avoid the overhand problem. Now I have to limit myself to shorter engines and cars.

Simulation mode is limited to 1 moving cab. Not sure it will actually emulate overhang and such, til we try it

It has to be 5 or more years ago when I talked to Russ at York and told him about a program I had that ran on the old MS-DOS system where you could design a layout, then makeup trains to put on the track, and run them around on it.

He said then: "we're working on it".

I marvel at these guys. This had to be hard to do.

I ordered the upgrade even though my layout drawing is complete, just for that feature alone. It is fun to play with.
.....
Dennis

yes I am failing at finding a help menu. where are the track fitting tables?
thanks