You can create original structures or train items by yourself. Files created in other 3D software can be read if they are in supported formats (see below).
Supported file formats for 3D items import
| VRML 2.0 | : only VRML 2.0 files with IndexedFaceSet node. |
| DXF | : only DXF files with 3D FACE, AutoCAD 256 Index Color. |
Importing 3D files
When importing the 3D files, their size will be scaled automatically.
3D item Window
Setting the properties of 3D items
You must set some of the properties of a 3D item, the type of item, structure or train, object scale and location etc...
3D item type
Structure type: without track with track with track & bumper Train type: Steam locomotive Electric locomotive Passenger car & freight car Monorail which is suspended Monorail which straddles Automobile
Locomotive and Monorail can be put in a speedometer for a cab. And you can change its color.
Object Scale Object Location Camera Location (if select train type) Speedometer Location (if select locomotive or monorail type) Polygon information
Import Icon
You must also create an icon image (40x40 pixels) and import it. This icon will be used in the Layout window.
Saving 3D items
You also have to save the 3D items into the correct folder for each type.
Structure without track : Structure/User Items/ Structure with track : Track/User Items/ Train : Train/User Items/
You have to restart the application or choose the menu item "Update 3D Items", in order to make the new item appear in the respective window.