Rail3D*

 

Easter 2017

Some more work over the break to push the code a bit further and see what can be done.

  • Added simple (very simple) signal model
  • Added some more train types
  • Added some simple routing options

And a first step in making the layout editable :-)

  • Added code to save layout to XML file and read an XML file
  • Added features to save layout (to server)
  • Added simple edit controls to add track / delete track / add signals etc

Also, just to see if was possible, exported a layout from Rail3D on the PC and loaded it into R3DW, so far just the track is imported, but sucessfully imported a 40-50 mile route and it runs OK in R3DW at the moment.

 

So, current state is.

  • Simulation runs in browser, tested in
    • Chrome on PC and iPad
    • Internet Explorer on PC
    • Safari on iPad
  • Some issues on iPad unresolved, eg crashing on reload, cause currently unknown
  • Can lay track and place signals.
  • Trains run, obey signals and follow track.
  • Can save and reload layouts.
  • The signal model (both the 3D model and the logic) are really simple and need a lot of work.
  • Some train models load and work, others don't. I don't know ATM why some do and some don't, and need to do some work on the 3D model format etc.
  • Also, the 3D model download is a bit bandwidth heavy and needs some work to cache the data and reuse.
  • Can save and load layouts to the server, but this needs more code to be able to accomodate multiple users.
  • The node/link model needs optimising
  • Track model is non-existant. ATM just draws a line, needs a decent graphic for the track

 

 

 You can see it for yourself at http://www.rail3d.info/other/r3dw/app/r3dw.htm

R3DW

 

MRG 18/04/2017 19:51:30