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Custom 3D items

> 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

> > - speedometer
> > Locomotive and Monorail can be put in a speedometer for a cab. And you can change its color.
> > - wheel
> > A Train is able to have wheels which can rotate while the train is running.
> > - light
> > Train and Structure be able to have lights. And you can change its beam color.
> > - Location
> > 3D Object, Camera, Speedometer,Smoke of a locomotive and Light can be set its scale,location and rotation.
> > - 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.