What is with the Slimware driver update? Says to update the windows 10 drivers, then asks for 29.95 for a years coverage.
The link is on your page.
That is probably some of the ads, supplied by Google Adsense.
Use "Help" > "Check for updates" to download the latest version of SCARM, if you have previous installed, or download v.0.9.35 from here:
http://www.scarm.info/index.php#download (the first link on the page is for the setup file)
Mixy
choochoopaul posted:What is with the Slimware driver update? Says to update the windows 10 drivers, then asks for 29.95 for a years coverage.
The link is on your page.
Please ignore that. Uninstall anything that you installed and restart the computer. Only use what looks like a download link, not a big shiny button.
Use Mixy's method
Hi Mixy,
Thanks again for all of your efforts.
Is the Power Edition license for the simulator good for life? If we lose a computer and start with a new installation of SCARM will we be able to login to our account and activate the feature?
Thanks for your time.
Hi Carl,
Yes, the MTS PE is good for life and several users already are very happy with it 
Once activated, it will be able to be downloaded, installed and re-installed on the same PC again, if needed. If something bad happens with the PC and some hardware components needs to be replaced (i.e. new motherboard), the license must be unlocked and re-activated. And I will of course do that, per user request (send by e-mail).
Mixy
Does the basic simulator need to be updated?
Bill
No. There are no new features added in the MTS Starter Edition.
Mixy
Attention Mixy!
Love the simulator and have played with it a lot. However on my latest creation I get an error message that I have not got before. The scenario is this, 2 rail Atlas O scale track library and the simulator. Error message pops up as the engine crosses the second turnout frog, moving from left to right, clears first turnout. Russ
Well, that is strange - it is not suppose to appear there. Is it happening always when the engine passes over this turnout? If yes, please send me the layout file for checking to 
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Mixy
Thanks for the response, data is on its way. I appreciate all your efforts to make this code available to all of us, it sure is fun to play with. Russ
Hello Russ,
I received and checked the layout. There is one very short flex between the turnout's straight leg and the flex on the right.
It is actually overlapping with the large flex and that confuses the simulator. Delete it and that will fix the problem.
Mixy
Yep, sure did, thanks. I knew it had to be something on my end. I hadn't ever looked at the ribbon bar at the bottom, that is very useful, thanks again for your really fun product. 
Russ
IMPORTANT!
A bug was reported and confirmed in the last version of SCARM that may prevent starting of the program on some computers. The patched version of the program was released today. Please upgrade to SCARM 0.9.36, which can be downloaded from www.scarm.info to fix the issue.
See more about this bug-fix update in the following blog post: SCARM v. 0.9.36 Released.
I am sorry if the bugs caused any problems and inconvenience in your work with SCARM. If you see another problems, please report them here or in SCARM Blog and I will try to fix them ASAP.
Mixy
Here are the SCARM model railroading blog posts for February.
For those, who already got the MTS Power Edition - there is an easy way to stack all virtual vehicles in the sim in a single column. See how here:
Showing Vehicles From All Libraries Together
Mixy
At last, I was able to catch and reproduce one bug reported here a while ago - it is about some keys (i.e. Del) that stops to work at some point of operation in the program. Actually, that happens after placing or editing text, while the Toolbox is open on the screen. The bug will be fixed in the next update of SCARM
Mixy
Good for you Mixy. I've run into that often and have been unable to figure out what sequence of events causes it. When I notice it, I simply save my work and restart SCARM.
ChessieFan72,
Hey, long time. How are you?
If you mean the baseboard, select it and then right-click and select move.
DoubleDaz,
been a while and my design is once again in flux. You helped me a lot with a few other folks with R R T, Should I move to SCARM. Seems like this is a preferred application. I is it free?
Kevin
Kevin, SCARM is free at the moment, but I believe it's moving toward retail once v1.0 is released. What form/price that will take is unknown at this point. Mixy may keep the basic program free and charge for expanded features. There is already an expanded library of engines and rolling stock for the simulation feature that currently has an introductory price of $14.95 and is well worth it for anyone who wants to run multiple trains on their designs.
As for moving away from RRT, that's not something I'll discuss in this SCARM thread. I'll be happy to give you my thoughts via email, my address is in my profile. However, we leave for a road trip to Georgia in the morning, so I can't promise when I'll be able to respond. I will have email each night when we stop, but it will all depend on what kind of time I have. I will respond though, just might take me a couple of days. If you do email, please let me know what version of RRT you have and some of the things you don't like or find difficult. That will help me give you some better information.
Moonman posted:ChessieFan72,
Hey, long time. How are you?
If you mean the baseboard, select it and then right-click and select move.
Hi Moonman and all my online friends,
The problem I was having turned out to be a malfunction of the mouse. The switch under the mouse wheel has gone bad. The plot is the term used by SCARM to designate the work area where you design benchwork, trackplan, etc. The plot can be dragged around by clicking the mouse wheel if equipped. The workaround is to use the arrows on the keyboard.
Here are listed the model train articles for March in the SCARM blog.
And one interesting video about a new feature in the MTS PE, that I am working on - it's a Driver Camera Viewing mode and should be ready for the next release of SCARM.
Mixy
Really nice, Milen. Adds a whole new dimension to the simulation feature.
Now that was cool! Can't wait for the new release. Russ
Yes, it's really a +!
So, I wait for too!!!
jpv in France
Now that is cool!
The new SCARM v. 0.9.37 is ready and published, coming with some new options, many small bugfixes, improved stability and one new cool feature for the MTS Power Edition. Read more details here:
SCARM Model Railroad Layout Design software 0.9.37 Released
Hope you will like it
Mixy
Here are the SCARM model train blog posts for April.
If you have an older version of SCARM that is not yet updated or does not start correctly, please, update to the latest version - see the article about v. 0.9.37 above. It fixes many bugs, it is very robust and runs flawless on all Windows platforms from XP up to the latest Windows 10.
Mixy
And here is the only blog post for June: Improvements in SCARM Website.
Don't miss also that SCARM Approaches v.1.0 Milestone
Mixy
Is there a function to remove the part numbers on a finished track plan?
Tools - Settings - 2D View - Labels. This option lets you display Name, Number, Slope or none.
Doubledaz - thanks. By the way,,, I am USAF (Ret) E-7
You're welcome and thanks for your service. I've been retired almost as long as I served and still miss it, at least what I had when I was in.
And here is it - the new SCARM v.1.0 is ready and published. Read more about it here:
SCARM v. 1.0 Milestone Released
The Milestone version starts a new epoch in the development of SCARM. Get ready for many new functions and features that will come with the next updates and the future SCARM extensions!
Hope you will like it
Mixy
Congratulations!
Finally, the long awaited imperial grid!
Thank you for the application license to complement the simulator license already purchased. Class move.
^^^ Ditto on all counts. First thing I did was change the grid to 12 and then ran a sim. It wasn't picked up as a new version and AVG balked, so I had some trouble getting it installed, but eventually everything went fine and all is well.
MIXY,
I want to thank you for the work you have put into this software, I have used it to do my original layout and it is posted on the NASG website. I am currently doing a modification of my layout in which I have had to cut sections of track and also modify AC Gilbert switches. I would like to redo the SCARM drawing I have done, is it now possible to modify pieces of track [Gilbert American Flyer track] with the program?
Thanks
Ray
Ray, it doesn't work with switches, but doesn't the "snip off" tool work for you?
Hello Ray,
If you want to cut regular straight or curved track pieces, you can do that directly in the 2D editor - right click over the selected track and use "Snip off" command from the context menu.
If you want to modify a track library in v.1.0, I am afraid that it is not possible anymore as the libraries and project files in the new version are stored in new file format.
If you have custom library in the old format, it can be loaded and used in SCARM v.1.0, but only in the registered version.
Mixy
Here are the SCARM blog posts for July and August.
Don't miss the updated article about how to Print Whole Layout in 1:1 Scale and also the summary, that describes Everything About The Transition to SCARM 1.0 Milestone.
Mixy
Anyone know if there is an easy way to convert a layout from one track type to another without completely redesigning?
The reason I ask is my wife wants to build one of the n gauge layouts on the SCARM site, but the original design is in Minitrix track. She uses Kato unitrack.
