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-	=Whats this?=	+	What does JMRI do?[[File:JMRIhompage.jpg]]
-	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 JMRI 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! Contributions made via this link also ensure that Sourceforge is happy to host 'our stuff', which is nice!	+	How is JMRI Structured?
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		+	What is the relationship between the different interfaces?
		+	What files are used by JMRI
		+	What do all those files do? (in general)
-	=What is the ''JMRI Suite''?, Where can I get it? =	+	How does JMRI relate to DCC.
-	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].	+	Using JMRI without DCC.
-	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.	+	Which DCC system can JMRI connect to. What each DCC system can do.
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-	-- DecoderPro  (to program decoders)	+
-	-- PanelPro      (to run a layout)	+
-	-- LocoNet Tools (a set of Digitrax specific LocoNet Tools)	+
-	-- DispatcherPro (??)	+
		+	How to connect to each DCC System.
-	[http://jmri.sourceforge.net The JMRI homepage] is the 'official' homepage of the project.	+	How to verify the connection between JMRI and the DCC system.
-	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.	+	Using service mode and operations mode to program mobile decoders.
-	=[[What do I need to run JMRI?]]=	+	PanelPro - what it is and what it can do
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		+	How to setup a layout
		+	Track
		+	Turnouts
		+	Signals
		+	Other Control Panels
		+	External Displays
-	==[[Can I try the program without any layout connection?]]==	+	How to collect feedback from your track through S88, Loconet etc
		+	How to use that feedback to control trains on the track
		+	How to define trains
-	=Now what?=	+	What's WiThrottle and how do I set it up?
-	Assuming you've visited the above links and determined that you have the necessary prerequisites the next thing is to connect it to the command station, or the [[Loconet simulator]].  Instructions on various configurations follow:	+	Trouble shooting problems
-	* [[Can I try the program without any layout connection? | Instructions for installation without a layout]]
-	* [[OsxDtrax | MacOS X with Digitrax]]
-	* [[MacOS X with Lenz]]
-	* [[ScriptMain | Information on scripting]].
-	* Please add others!
-	An [[DecoderPro|introduction to Decoderpro]] page also exists, but you couldn't get there-from-here....
-	=1.7.3 Release Notes=	+	74S2rs Hey, thanks for the blog.Much thanks again. Great.
-	The (very) imminent release of this long awaited new version is likely to be 'the biggest yet' for the JMRI suite! The [[1.7.3 release note]] page is the place to go for late breaking news and, hopefully, an FAQ.	+
		+	yH8OQP Thank you for your article post.Really thank you! Will read on...

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Current revision as of 06:54, 12 June 2019

What does JMRI do?File:JMRIhompage.jpg

How is JMRI Structured?

  What is the relationship between the different interfaces?
  What files are used by JMRI
  What do all those files do? (in general)

How does JMRI relate to DCC.

Using JMRI without DCC.

Which DCC system can JMRI connect to. What each DCC system can do.

How to connect to each DCC System.

How to verify the connection between JMRI and the DCC system.

Using service mode and operations mode to program mobile decoders.

PanelPro - what it is and what it can do

   How to setup a layout
      Track
      Turnouts
      Signals
      Other Control Panels
      External Displays

   How to collect feedback from your track through S88, Loconet etc
   How to use that feedback to control trains on the track
   How to define trains

What's WiThrottle and how do I set it up?

Trouble shooting problems

74S2rs Hey, thanks for the blog.Much thanks again. Great.

yH8OQP Thank you for your article post.Really thank you! Will read on...