XTrkCAD User Guide Version 5.4.0.752f9693ff68
Add Menu

The Add Menu has all the actions related to adding track pieces to the layout.

  • Straight Track Ctrl+G - lay straight track pieces of arbitrary lengths
  • Curve Track - lay curved track pieces using different modes for selecting start and endpoints and radius (Curved Track).
  • Circle Track - place a circle of track by selecting radius, tangent and or center (Circle Track).
  • Parallel - create parallel track or line to existing flex-track, straight or curved track. (Parallel Track or Line)
  • Fixed-track Ctrl+T - select a piece of Fixed-track and place on layout.
  • Hand-laid Turnout Ctrl+Shift+I - lay a turnout in place on the layout. (Hand-laid Turnouts)
  • Structure Ctrl+Shift+C - Add a predefined structure to the layout.
  • Helix Ctrl+Shift+H - Add a helix. (Helix Track)
  • Custom Turntable Ctrl+Shift+N - Place a turntable. (Turntables)
  • Control Element - Create a control element.
  • Block - Create a block. (Block)
  • Switchmotor - Create a switchmotor. (Switchmotor)
  • Signal - Create a signal. (Signal)
  • Control - Create a control. (Control)
  • Sensor - Create a sensor. (Sensor)
  • Straight Track
  • Structure
  • Fixed-track