 Joined: 19/01/2005(UTC) Posts: 83 Location: United States
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Hello
When I was last in the hobby a decade ago xtrkcad was easy to use and great for novices, what do you guys use these days? Anybody still on Xtrkcad?
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Steen Jorgensen
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 Joined: 03/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,571
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Hi Steen, My impression is that majority of users are (or have) used SCARM or Wintrack for their trackbuilding software. Iam not familiar with Xtrkcad, but I personally prefer a program that has a good 3D rendering and controls in that environment that means you can easily move around in different heights to get a good feel of the look of it. PS: like your Danish username! The Island of Funen is indeed a delight  Best Regards Lasse |
Digital 11m2 layout / C (M&K) tracks / Era IV / CS3 60226 / Train Controller Gold 9 with 4D sound. Mainly Danish and German Locomotives. |
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 Joined: 15/03/2003(UTC) Posts: 9,593 Location: Australia
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Yep.. I am using Railmodller Pro too.. Good bit of software, but you do need to add some of your own tracks to the library if you use M-track.. It does not come with some of the older contact tracks (e.g. 5104) .. Fortunately, it is easy to do.. |
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Joined: 20/03/2018(UTC) Posts: 5 Location: Florida, Fort Lauderdale
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Also using Railmodeller Pro. Great track libraries included, and more can be easily added.
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Joined: 19/01/2005(UTC) Posts: 83 Location: United States
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Thank you for all the replies.
I restarted XtrkCad and I am still very happy with it, you can model 3D in it or rather show a 3D rendition of what you draw. |
Steen Jorgensen
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Joined: 15/10/2006(UTC) Posts: 2,319 Location: Washington, Pacific Northwest
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I'm using WinTrack; works well and its what the Germans are likely to be using, so the support there (if you speak german even better) is richer in the forums re Märklin track. |
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Joined: 19/06/2017(UTC) Posts: 40 Location: Hobart, Tasmania
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I'm actually using Anyrail. Pretty good and easy to use. I did buy the full version after a while.
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Originally Posted by: Ewillis  I'm actually using Anyrail. Pretty good and easy to use. I did buy the full version after a while.
Eddy I used Xtrkcad but found the learning curve to be too much for my needs. Then I tried Anyrail, which was a breath of fresh air! I have completed my first ever model train layout using Anyrail.  As Eddy states it's pretty good and easy to use! I'll second that! I have also purchased the full version which is constantly being updated with new features regularly by the developer.  The program works as advertised and is very helpful. Regards
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Originally Posted by: fynrfin Hello
When I was last in the hobby a decade ago xtrkcad was easy to use and great for novices, what do you guys use these days? Anybody still on Xtrkcad?
Downloaded it yesterday and don't understand it. I don't know how it use it. I hear about watching the demos but can't find them. Xtrk website is a joke. None of the emails work to ask for help. Any ideas?
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