John, I see your point and even though I consider myself an old fashioned model railroader in many ways, I see the new and exciting things that computers have brought to the hobby.
The computer age spawned DCC and things like this yahoo group. I have nothing against CAD programs, but I thought that it would be fun and challenging to try to come up with something by using the tools at hand, albeit computer tools. I did start out with hand drawings, but I'm trying to tame a monster i. e. a large layout and having some computer tools at my hand will help me to do so in time. And BTW, a nice looking and well maintained website does S a considerable service and I wish the NASG well with their new endeavor. Roy --- In [email protected], "John" <armstong5717@...> wrote: > > Why would you need a program to design a trackplan? > Starting in 1936 everyone I ever knew drew them by hand. Often on graph > paper. You knew radius limits ,etc. Your room size, and how to draw a > straight line, or a curve with a French curve. > I guess i've been around too long > > We will probably need a computer in a few years to go to the bathroom. > Sorry but the modeler needs today just grab me the wrong way. > > John Armstrong----- Original Message ----- ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
