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| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 29/07/2011 at 14:21 #18616 | |
Forest Pines
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" said:Where is the left-pointing signal stem, left-pointing exit arrow and platform? I can't find them on Excel 2003.To find the symbols I recommend the Windows Character Map, available by typing "charmap" in the Search box, or under All Programs->Accessories->System Tools Log in to reply |
| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 29/07/2011 at 15:01 #18619 | |
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Sacro
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If you're using Vista or WIndows 7 the font won't show them, install the newest system files and use the font provided with those.
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| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 29/07/2011 at 15:47 #18624 | |
Steamer
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Found the arrows and stems but not the platform- the only blocks I can see leave gaps between each block. I'm using XP by the way, and V2 fonts.
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| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 29/07/2011 at 16:30 #18629 | |
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mfcooper
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Platforms are spaces but with the background colour set as orange.
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| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 29/07/2011 at 17:33 #18631 | |
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Steamer
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Ahhh... 
"Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Log in to reply |
| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 21/08/2011 at 15:09 #19719 | |
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Sam Tugwell
494 posts |
I am close to finishing my TXT Simsig style track plan for the Wimbledon Signal Box Area. It doesnt cover the whole area, as the Waterloo simulation covers as far as Earlsfield. Currently, this is the area that the workstations would control if this was ever made as a Simsig. South Workstation
Centre Workstation
North Workstation
Also Includes a heavily simplified form of Clapham Junction (Main Lines) used as approach berths for North Workstation. Attatched are some screenshots of the areas. Thoughts and comments welcome
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| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 21/08/2011 at 18:36 #19738 | |
MrSuttonmann
265 posts |
Looking good :D What are you using for signal posts. I see you don't have any signals as yet, but I can't find the character for the signal posts. (Formerly known as manadude2) Log in to reply |
| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 21/08/2011 at 18:57 #19741 | |
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Sam Tugwell
494 posts |
Im not doing signals for the reason that you have stated (a lack of a character for the signal posts) and also a lack of data for them. At present, I use the Track Atlas provided by the same company who write the Quail Maps for the track diagrams. Tugz "Signalman Exeter" Log in to reply |
| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 21/08/2011 at 19:05 #19742 | |
nroberts
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Signal posts are (I believe) CHR(128) through to CHR(131) - Hold Alt and type 128 on the numeric keypad. Likewise the rest. Regards, Nicholas Log in to reply |
| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 21/08/2011 at 19:06 #19743 | |
Peter Bennet
5400 posts |
You might get them by using ALT + 0128 to 0131. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 22/08/2011 at 10:38 #19818 | |
jc92
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a few creations of mine. 1. i couldnt resist creating a mockup of SimSig peak rail 2. a mockup of croess newydd north fork (wrexham). which is also elsewhere on the site 3. a work in progress great central SimSig (swithland sidings not included because it hasnt been commissioned)   
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| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 22/08/2011 at 12:40 #19828 | |
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MrSuttonmann
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Hmm, ALT+128 etc just come up with foreign letters. Such as Ç, ü, é. ect - even in the SimSig font... I also can't find the < > arrows anywhere... (Formerly known as manadude2) Last edited: 22/08/2011 at 12:41 by MrSuttonmann Log in to reply |
| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 22/08/2011 at 13:16 #19830 | |
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Peter Bennet
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Try ALT+0128 ALT+128 gives something different Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 22/08/2011 at 13:18 #19831 | |
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MrSuttonmann
265 posts |
I get the € symbol.
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| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 22/08/2011 at 15:57 #19847 | |
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Peter Bennet
5400 posts |
" said:I get the € symbol. Yes that is the symbol you get for one of the angles (NW I think) and then the SimSig font converts that to the stem. That's certainly how the Sim data works. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 22/08/2011 at 16:30 #19849 | |
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MrSuttonmann
265 posts |
It seems in Notepad it won't display. It's odd, because it displays correctly in Character Map, but when I copy it from there, it transforms into the € symbol.
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| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 23/08/2011 at 10:15 #19944 | |
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MrSuttonmann
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" said:It seems in Notepad it won't display. It's odd, because it displays correctly in Character Map, but when I copy it from there, it transforms into the € symbol.Don't use the SIMSIG font! I found the Signal Arms display correctly when using the SIMSIGv2 font. Use this instead
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| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 26/08/2011 at 15:56 #20171 | |
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Sam Tugwell
494 posts |
For the Arrows in SIMSIGv2, use ALT + 0140 and ALT + 0141. Armed with the knowledge of how to make signal posts on notepad, I have made 2 new mock ups. These are: The northern half of the South Devon Railway (Buckfastleigh and Bishops Bridge Signal Boxes) and Paignton PSB with part of the Dart Valley line on. Post has attachments. Log in to view them. "Signalman Exeter" Log in to reply |
| Re: Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 04/09/2011 at 13:42 #20572 | |
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Sam Tugwell
494 posts |
Heres a large mock up Ive been working on. Simsig East Anglia. Controls from Norwich - Cromer/Sheringham, Great Yarmouth (via Acle and Reedham), Lowestoft (via Reedham). Also features the main line down as far as Ipswich (planned extension down to Chelmsford, Yes that does mean Colchester as well) including the Felixstowe branch and Dullingham/Soham (Cambridge fringes) to Haughley Junction. I have started to add some signals in, all of them guessed due to a lack of information. They are highly unlikely to be inaccurate. Thoughts and comments much appreciated. Tugz Post has attachments. Log in to view them. "Signalman Exeter" Log in to reply |
| Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 04/07/2015 at 09:52 #73868 | |
Class 86
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Hello Guys, please correct me if I'm wrong, but I can remember there has been a Manual or Something that explains the "Simsig Font"? Having searched through the forum but not found anything. Has it been on the old Forum or am I totally wrong? Cheers Log in to reply |
| Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 04/07/2015 at 16:03 #73875 | |
GeoffM
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" said:Hello Guys,What do you want to know? It's a standard Windows font file, nothing more, nothing less. SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 04/07/2015 at 18:21 #73883 | |
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GW43125
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Can somebody possibly tell me what the alt codes are for semaphores and shunt discs? Thanks. Log in to reply |
| Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 04/07/2015 at 19:58 #73893 | |
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Roadrunner
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There is a new program based on the Unofficial SimSig Layout Designer (USLD) that can be used to draw layouts in the SimSig style. It is easy to use and it includes all the SimSig characters. Two drawvbacks at the moment (1) the layout is in black and grey only - no colours, and (2) it is a test program - feel free to break it! For Windows PCs only, if you are interested in a copy, send me a PM with your email address. Just to be clear, the program is unofficial and is not produced by the SimSig Team/Cajon Rail LLC. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Class 86 |
| Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 04/07/2015 at 20:23 #73897 | |
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Peter Bennet
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" said:Can somebody possibly tell me what the alt codes are for semaphores and shunt discs?0196 and 0197 = disks 0192 to 0195 = semaphores Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Last edited: 04/07/2015 at 20:24 by Peter Bennet Log in to reply |
| Sims in TXT form using SIMSIG font. 04/07/2015 at 22:58 #73902 | |
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Class 86
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Thank you for the answers, I just wanted to know which Letter is which Symbol and how to change it from txt to Sim Format. Thanks in advance for answers! Log in to reply |