Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
[quote user="BigDaddy"]SCARM, not as steep a learning curve as XTrckCAD, the later I haven't figured out. SCARM has better teaching videos, but I never figured out how to add buildings, which is too bad because I think I am planning too much track and not enough space.[/quote] Yup, there is a certain danger to have too much track and not enough space for structures or scenery. I always crinch when I see track planned to the very edge of the benchwork, leaving no room for some kind of a "vertical transition" between the track and the backdrop. To make buildings in SCARM, you basically draw a rectangle in the 2D mode, using the"figures" function (scroll down on the track system library) and then add position and height in the settings for this object. Click on the object and you can add a roof to it. IIRC, there is also a video tutorial on how to design structures. I have probably spend well over 200 hours on my plan, but it was a learning by doing affair.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!