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Category Archives: Problems & Solutions

Troubleshooting in SCARM and workarounds of potential issues

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Resolving User Account Registration, Activation and Login Issues

Posted on 1 Sep 2017 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read this post if you experience problems when creating account in the SCARM Registered Users Area. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions | 144 Replies

The Project Files Does Not Opening

Posted on 9 Aug 2017 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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If you try to open a SCARM project file and it does not load, read here for the solution. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions | 38 Replies

Resolving License Activation and Installation Issues

Posted on 6 Aug 2017 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Please, read this if you have troubles with the activation and installation of your SCARM license and post a comment if you cannot solve that or cannot reach us by e-mail. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions | 795 Replies

Problems When Working on Multi-monitor Computer Configurations

Posted on 26 Feb 2017 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Check this if you use multi-monitor system configuration and you have problems when working with the program. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions | 6 Replies

QuickTip: Fixing SCARM with Missing Window on Startup

Posted on 20 Nov 2016 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read this QuickTip to see what to do if you start SCARM and don't see the program's window on the screen. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions, Tips & Tricks | Tagged quicktip | 14 Replies

Playing with Narrow Gauge Track Layouts in Model Trains Simulator

Posted on 26 Oct 2016 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read this to see how to run a simulation on narrow gauge track layout and bypass "Gauge mismatch" message when playing with MTS. [>>>]
Posted in Model Trains Simulator, Problems & Solutions, Tips & Tricks | Tagged model trains simulator | 6 Replies

Cause and Solution for Out of Memory Error Message

Posted on 23 Sep 2016 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read this if you work over a complex track plan and SCARM starts to display errors for running out of the free memory. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions | Tagged bug, crash, error, exception, fix, memory, message, solution | 9 Replies

How to Recover a Project File After Crash or Power Failure

Posted on 1 Jul 2016 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read here how to restore your last track plan in case of a power supply failure or program crash. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions | Tagged autosave, crash, error, recover | 14 Replies

QuickTip: Correct Understanding of Track Lengths Shown by SCARM

Posted on 28 May 2016 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read this QuickTip if you don't understand longer track lengths displayed by SCARM for complex tracks, such as turnouts and crossings. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions, Tips & Tricks | Tagged length, path, quicktip, track | 22 Replies

Discrepancy Between Elements on the Layout and the Parts List

Posted on 16 Feb 2016 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read the probable causes when Parts list shows more, less or different elements than these on the screen or printout of the track plan. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions | Tagged difference, disparity, parts list | 15 Replies

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