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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!
| + | What does JMRI do?[[File:JMRIhompage.jpg]] |
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| - | 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) |
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| - | =What is the ''JMRI Suite''? Where can I get it? =
| + | How does JMRI relate to DCC. |
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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].
| + | Using JMRI without DCC. |
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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.
| + | Which DCC system can JMRI connect to. What each DCC system can do. |
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| - | - [[DecoderPro]] - For programming and managing decoders
| + | How to connect to each DCC System. |
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| - | - [[PanelPro]] - For running a layout
| + | How to verify the connection between JMRI and the DCC system. |
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| - | - [[LocoNet Tools]] - A set of Digitrax specific LocoNet Tools
| + | Using service mode and operations mode to program mobile decoders. |
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| - | - [[DispatcherPro]] - (??) | + | 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 |
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| | + | 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 |
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| - | [http://jmri.sourceforge.net The JMRI homepage] is the 'official' homepage of the project.
| + | What's WiThrottle and how do I set it up? |
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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. '''However''', experience tells us that you would be wise to study the
| + | Trouble shooting problems |
| - | [[What do I need to run JMRI?]] link '''before''' actually downloading and trying to install the software.....
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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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| - | =Now what?=
| + | 74S2rs Hey, thanks for the blog.Much thanks again. Great. |
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| - | 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:
| + | yH8OQP Thank you for your article post.Really thank you! Will read on... |
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| - | * [[Can I try the program without any layout connection? | Instructions for installation without a layout]]
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| - | * [[OsxDtrax | MacOS X with Digitrax]]
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| - | * [[MacOS X with Lenz]]
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| - | * [[ScriptMain | Information on scripting]].
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| - | =FAQ=
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| - | The [[FAQ]] page (will) contain(s) some notes on upgrading from previous releases and other useful 'tidbits'.
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| - | =1.7.3 Release Notes=
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| - | 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 notes]] page is the place to go for late breaking news.
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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...
