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If I understand correctly, you would like a minimap to be as detailed as this: (excuse the color blocks, they're the NEC by Neuman)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/t8dagr8/trainz2011-06-1711-46-17-81.jpg


The area is 30th st. station in Philly. Tile lowered way down for asset placement ...

Welcome BenHerb, I too consider myself a novice, but with all of the helpful members around, you will have Transdem breakdancing for you in no time at all.

Update: I am able to import the 3d data as a gpx extension. I didn't think that was a successful format because when I tried to export the data to Transdem, none of the 3d data boxes were able to be checked. I have since played around quite a bit with the data in Global Mapper, and was able to ...

Good morning all, and thank you for your responses. It seems when I try to export the route file as .dxf that it usually won't load. I have been able to export into .gpx format, but I do not get the prompts and 3d features. Yes, I import the DEM into Global Mapper as well. When I do import the route ...

Yes, I have found Global mapper to be all it's built up to be. With a solution, comes another problem. I have tried to export my route which was imported from transdem, then tried to convert and export back into Transdem but I now run into the error message "route lies outside of dem, and will be ...

I would also like to give thanks for the information.

Thank you for your response. The question I have now is, will I need to purchase a license for Zusi to obtain Absteckrechner, or is it freeware? I tried to click the links and google translate, but none led to download or purchase. Thank you again for your response.

Good morning all. I have been looking into CAD tools, and wanted to know if anyone could share which tool you are using, if any. I have downloaded Grassdata, and also Bryce 7.1. I have also downloaded 3dem. Are any of these what I need? My goal is to give a better representation of track geometry ...

The UTM tiles can be manipulated from the objects tab in surveyor (like with stations).

Hello all. Very nice job on TransDEM Phil. Well documented for someone like me, who two weeks ago I knew nothing of what a DEM was. Today, I am currently working on the Philadelphia PA Rail System. I have always loved riding the various forms of transport in our city, so now I get to finally build ...