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This Wiki is an attempt to document the JMRI suite.
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=Whats this?=
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This Wiki is an attempt to document the JMRI suite. We're hoping to utilize the power inherent in the Wiki approach to get it done by the JMRI community at large. We don't know whether this will work, but we've already had some great contributions from a few dedicated souls!
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Rather than trying this alone, I'm hoping to utilize the power inherent in the Wiki approach to get it done by the JMRI community at large. We don't (yet!) know whether this will work, but I reckon it's got to be worth a try......
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Donations to the project can be made on the[http://sourceforge.net/donate/index.php?group_id=26788 donations] page should you wish to contribute some of your hard earned to the project! Contributions made via this link also ensure that Sourceforge is happy to host 'our stuff', which is nice!
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Remember, '''anyone''' can edit these pages, so please feel free to make any corrections and/or additions as you see appropriate - It's really easy and hopefully someone will learn something from whatever you write! Conversely, if we get 'attacked' the Wiki will allow us to roll it back to a known sane state, rendering these kinds of attacks pretty unsatisfying to the bad guys! - Hopefully it won't be necessary to put any security restrictions on any of our pages, but we'll just have to wait and see. --[[User:Admin|Ian]] 11:34, 13 February 2006 (PST)
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=What is the ''JMRI Suite''?=
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OK, let us begin!:
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Firstly, JMRI (''Java Model Railroad Interface'') is free and open-source software, but there are some restrictions.  Generally, you have to give us credit if you use all or part of it to build your own software.  For more details, see the [http://jmri.sourceforge.net/Copyright.html copyright, trademark and license page].
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[[What is JMRI suite?]]
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Briefly, it comprises a number of programs which can be used to program DCC decoders, to run a DCC layout, or to monitor a LocoNet environment.
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      -- DecoderPro  (to program decoders)
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      -- PanelPro      (to run a layout)
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      -- LocoNet Tools (a set of Digitrax specific LocoNet Tools)
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      -- DispatcherPro (??)
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[[What do I need to run JMRI?]]
 
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[[Can I try the program without any layout connection?]]
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[http://jmri.sourceforge.net The JMRI homepage] is the 'official' homepage of both the source code and pre-built versions.
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The suite may be downloaded from the [http://jmri.sourceforge.net/download JMRI software download] page. Prebuilt versions exist for computers running Windows (98se on), Mac (Classic and OSX) and Linux.
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==[[What do I need to run JMRI?]]==
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==[[Can I try the program without any layout connection?]]==
Assuming you've visited the above and determined that you have the necessary prerequisites the next thing is to connect it to the command station, or the dummy hexfile. Instructions on various configurations follow:
Assuming you've visited the above and determined that you have the necessary prerequisites the next thing is to connect it to the command station, or the dummy hexfile. Instructions on various configurations follow:
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An [[DecoderPro|introduction to Decoderpro]] page also exists, but you couldn't get there-from-here.... More on the discussion page.
An [[DecoderPro|introduction to Decoderpro]] page also exists, but you couldn't get there-from-here.... More on the discussion page.
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JMRI is free and open-source software, but there are some restrictions.  Generally, you have to give us credit if you use all or part of it to build your own software.  For more details, see the [http://jmri.sourceforge.net/Copyright.html copyright, trademark and license page].
 

Revision as of 18:26, 21 February 2006

Contents

Whats this?

This Wiki is an attempt to document the JMRI suite. We're hoping to utilize the power inherent in the Wiki approach to get it done by the JMRI community at large. We don't know whether this will work, but we've already had some great contributions from a few dedicated souls!

Donations to the project can be made on thedonations page should you wish to contribute some of your hard earned to the project! Contributions made via this link also ensure that Sourceforge is happy to host 'our stuff', which is nice!

What is the JMRI Suite?

Firstly, JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface) is free and open-source software, but there are some restrictions. Generally, you have to give us credit if you use all or part of it to build your own software. For more details, see the copyright, trademark and license page.

Briefly, it comprises a number of programs which can be used to program DCC decoders, to run a DCC layout, or to monitor a LocoNet environment. 

     -- DecoderPro  (to program decoders)
     -- PanelPro      (to run a layout)
     -- LocoNet Tools (a set of Digitrax specific LocoNet Tools)
     -- DispatcherPro (??)


The JMRI homepage is the 'official' homepage of both the source code and pre-built versions.

The suite may be downloaded from the JMRI software download page. Prebuilt versions exist for computers running Windows (98se on), Mac (Classic and OSX) and Linux.


What do I need to run JMRI?

Can I try the program without any layout connection?

Assuming you've visited the above and determined that you have the necessary prerequisites the next thing is to connect it to the command station, or the dummy hexfile. Instructions on various configurations follow:

An introduction to Decoderpro page also exists, but you couldn't get there-from-here.... More on the discussion page.

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