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Introductions thread - please say hello!

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Introductions thread 16/05/2017 at 22:07 #95151
NeilW
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Hi all. I'm a returning user after a longish absence. I've got some old freebie sims from way back (2008/9) and so I'm probably using a very old version of the base software. I used to work for BR back in the 70's and early 80's when I left to take up computer programming. As I have just retired (sort of) I would be interested in the programming language used and if I could learn it to create timetables etc...
I'll be looking forward to downloading some interesting sims.

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Introductions thread 17/05/2017 at 05:08 #95158
Hawk777
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NeilW in post 95151 said:
Hi all. I'm a returning user after a longish absence. I've got some old freebie sims from way back (2008/9) and so I'm probably using a very old version of the base software. I used to work for BR back in the 70's and early 80's when I left to take up computer programming. As I have just retired (sort of) I would be interested in the programming language used and if I could learn it to create timetables etc...
I'll be looking forward to downloading some interesting sims.
The timetables are just a couple of XML files in a ZIP file for modern sims, so amenable to custom tooling if you wanted to put something together. SimSig itself isn’t open source though, nor is the simulation (i.e. layout) file format documented anywhere publicly, so us ordinary people can’t build those.

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Introductions thread 17/05/2017 at 10:53 #95159
NeilW
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Thanks for reply Hawk777. I have been absent from programming since I was made redundant in 2004 and from what I can remember XML isn't too difficult. Is there anywhere I could view some source code as examples to refresh my memory? I would probably start with some simple sims like Southampton or maybe Royston. Regards NeilW
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Introductions thread 17/05/2017 at 11:49 #95160
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Timetables can be written using the built-in editor (F4). There's actually no need to use XML unless you particularly want to or are importing times from online sources.

For samples, I'd try loading up a supplied timetable and using the export function to see how it works, or trying to open a .wtt file in an XML editor directly (not sure if the latter will work though).

"Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q)
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Introductions thread 18/05/2017 at 08:06 #95181
vlocity160
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Hi there folks!

I've got a couple of friends who use the software and told me to give it a go, so here I am! Thanks for making the product and look forward to trying it very shortly

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Introductions thread 18/05/2017 at 13:06 #95184
Lt_Dan
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Hi, I'm new to Simsig and have never tried this kind of thing before. I've done some Train simming before but thought I'd try this. I never realized train control could be so complicated. I'm used to flight simming which has another dimension to deal with but also has more 'steering' opportunities.

Thanks.

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Introductions thread 19/05/2017 at 18:07 #95222
Mr_Fat_Lai
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Hello my friends, I am a fellow simmer from HK, I sim quite a number of things, and that, of course, includes train simulator like openBVE. Hopefully I can enjoy this "new" sim as well.
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Introductions thread 20/05/2017 at 13:40 #95237
Syben2000
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Hello, this is a really nice game. Is there a map between Balcombe and balham?
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Introductions thread 21/05/2017 at 10:15 #95270
m76704
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Hello, i'm new, too. I'm from Germany and looking forward to "manage" the LUL in Marleybone map.
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Introductions thread 21/05/2017 at 16:07 #95277
Jordan Joyce
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Hello, Im new here, Glad to be a part of the community
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Introductions thread 21/05/2017 at 20:03 #95281
xXCharlotteXx
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Hai looking forward to this xD
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Introductions thread 25/05/2017 at 19:51 #95372
Dickie W
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Spent a number of years writing requkirements for these systems - now its time tlo see what they really do!
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Introductions thread 27/05/2017 at 14:27 #95419
holyflyer
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Hello, just joined Simsig
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Introductions thread 27/05/2017 at 16:00 #95424
scotty1973
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Hi all train fans
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Introductions thread 28/05/2017 at 19:26 #95455
Josh Hamilton
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Was locked out of account for a few months, finally got back in!

Josh

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Introductions thread 29/05/2017 at 11:45 #95461
crazytrains
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Hello
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Introductions thread 29/05/2017 at 14:59 #95462
booth-sean
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Hello I am excited to try this sim
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Introductions thread 30/05/2017 at 11:44 #95479
Vinvar
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Hello, I am from the Netherlands. Hope to see you in a multiplayer session.
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Introductions thread 31/05/2017 at 11:02 #95511
Dan_Der_Man
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Hello World
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Introductions thread 31/05/2017 at 22:25 #95540
Randallator
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hello
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Introductions thread 01/06/2017 at 23:50 #95565
TheNimiboy
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Hi - I've had a Simsig account for a while, but haven't purchased yet.. Might get one of the multipacks though
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Introductions thread 02/06/2017 at 12:26 #95573
Peachy Invasion
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hello
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Trial 02/06/2017 at 21:10 #95585
Ray80
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Hi,just want to give Wolverhampton sig a try
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Introductions thread - please say more than just hello! 03/06/2017 at 16:19 #95594
Roadtrip2006
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Hi, I understand this is just like the real thing so wanted to give it a go
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New User ASM 05/06/2017 at 09:34 #95671
ASM
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Hello I am a new user. I am interested in railway signalling and I am looking fwd to trying out some of the simulations.
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