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How to create waterfalls in SCARM

Posted on 30 Dec 2017 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read this post if you want to know how to create realistic looking waterfalls in your SCARM layout. [>>>]
Posted in Tips & Tricks, Tutorials & Examples | Tagged creek, lake, river, water, waterfall | 7 Replies

Exporting Track Plan in DXF Format

Posted on 7 Nov 2017 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read this article to learn how to make DXF exports of your track plans in SCARM by using of third party conversion tools. [>>>]
Posted in Tips & Tricks | Tagged convert, dxf, export, free, track plan | 3 Replies

Placing Direction Arrows On The Track Plan

Posted on 20 Apr 2017 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read here to see how easily can be created and placed driving direction markers in a SCARM track plan. [>>>]
Posted in Tips & Tricks | Tagged arrows, directions, figures, markers | 2 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

QuickTip: Fast Selection of Sequential Tracks

Posted on 31 Jul 2016 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read this QuickTip if you wonder how to perform fast and easy selections of sequentially joined tracks. [>>>]
Posted in Tips & Tricks | Tagged quicktip, selecting, sequential, tracks | 1 Reply

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 | 20 Replies

“Bring To Front” Command For Tracks And Objects

Posted on 25 Jul 2014 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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See how to simulate the missing "Bring To Front" command in current version of SCARM when working in the 2D editing mode. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions, Tips & Tricks | Tagged back, below, bring, command, front, items, objects, send, top, tracks, workaround | 7 Replies

Arrangement of Equally Spaced Figures in SCARM

Posted on 23 May 2014 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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This article will show you how to make identical figure sequences by copy-paste and how to move and arrange them with equal space between each one. [>>>]
Posted in Tips & Tricks | Tagged arrange, equal, figures, objects, place, space | 3 Replies

How To Speed-Up SCARM

Posted on 21 May 2014 by Milen Peev - Author of SCARM
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Read this post to see what can be done to speed-up both 2D editor and 3D viewer if they become too slow for your project. [>>>]
Posted in Problems & Solutions, Tips & Tricks | Tagged editing, efficiency, performance, productivity, speed, working | 9 Replies

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