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[quote]Originally posted by Chessie7 Thanks! Where did you get AUTODESK? Pardon my lack of computer knowledge, but what do you mean that you "had to design my own componets"?[quote][i] You need to measure turnout frog angles and lengths if not already known, then create the pattern for your CAD to use. Not a big deal, but no built-in 'library' of track sections etc until you build your own CAD models of them. Gives the freedom of cutting rail to exact length required for any configuration. Having used CAD which allows virtual tracklaying to see what will fit and what won't; and being able to try different arrangements to MAKE something fit, makes one appreciate the effort that must have gone into trackplanning in pre-computer times. Sometimes i really hate this silly machine, but wouln't be without it!
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