How do you control SimSig?

[D306]

i need help. i've had simsig on my comp for a while, but i can't get it to work. can anyone help me?

 

[westcoaster]

y not just delete it and download it again.i see your local aswell where u from/

 

[mbonwick]

Have you downloaded the system files? Please provide us with more details so we can guess less and help more!

 

[compsci]

I had a problem involving the screen being meaningless garbage. This was caused by the font it needs not being installed correctly. Unlike many programs, you do need to reboot when prompted before starting the program.

 

[Tom]

Also, if you have Vista, you need to put SimSig into Windows XP compatibility mode.

 

[D306]

I don't have vista, as i've got a too slow computer. i have all the sysyem files, in fact i've downloaded everything, installed it, the rebooted the machine, but all i need to know is, what the controls are, as i want to control the NLL

 

[compsci]

At a basic level, routes are set by clicking on a signal and then clicking on the next signal along the route that you want to set. Any points which need to be moved to achieve this will be set. When a route is set the track in question will change from grey to white. Repeat for each signalling block to send a train where you want it. The route is normally cleared after a train passes, but see below regarding semi automatic signals.

If a route goes off the end of the screen (even if it's continued above or below) you click the edge of the screen instead of a second signal and the route will be set to the first signal on the next screen.

There are some signals which are fully automatic. To set a route past these, go to the next normal signal instead. These should be pretty obvious as you won't get the expected behaviour when clicking on them.

Semi automatic signals have a small circle, next to them, which is actually a button. To make the same route as currently set stay even when a train passes, click in the circle, which will turn blue. If you want to change a route you will have to click the circle again and then right click the signal to unset the route.

 

[D306]

cheers, and thanks for all your help. this thread wil stay open if there are more things i should know about.

 

[mbonwick]

Have a look at the included help files with Simsig. Also, I would suggest starting with Royson for it's simplicity and then moving on once you're confident.

You might also want to get involved in multiplayer games; people there will point you in the right direction.
(That was how I learnt)
SimSig forums here
You need to be registered (it's free) to view the multiplayer discussion area.

Hope this is of some use

 

[D306]

cheers for the help everyone. i just downloaded the new one from simsig, the drain (waterloo and city line). this i found was a good one for beginners.

 

[mbonwick]

It's OK to look at and get the idea, not so great for control as it's ARS

 

[D306]

anyone who wants to join in my game of simsig on the NNL PM me so i can give you details or look on the sub forum named NNL at 5

 

[yorkie]

I don't have vista, as i've got a too slow computer. i have all the sysyem files, in fact i've downloaded everything, installed it, the rebooted the machine, but all i need to know is, what the controls are, as i want to control the NLL

What part of the manual are you struggling with, and I'll try to help

 

[mbonwick]

I am always willing to help people; particulaly newbies