General ATCS question.... (Screen resolution)

Mike · Unread post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:15 am

Everyone,

I am starting to work on the layout file to cover everything from Lansing to Port Huron. As of right now they will be the next locations that we bring on-line in the coming weeks. That being said I am going to be releasing a Wide Screen version and a standard screen version of the layout files. I want to make a layout file that works in general for the group. What I need to know is what resolution does everyone use?

If you Don't know here is how you find out:

(WinXP & Win2000)

1. Right click on your desktop (were there are no icons.
2. Click properties.
3. Click the settings tab on the top.
4. Look in the middle left and you will see Screen resolution.

Thanks for all the feed back there are an average of 15+ people on it everynight. Who cares if CN does not call signals we have ATCS!!!!!!

Doug · Unread post by **Doug** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:04 am

If you put Google Analytics on http://rraudio.sbmrail.com (assuming that is where people go to get the program), it will tell you what operating system, browser, connection speed, and screen resolution your visitors have (plus a lot of other stuff). Granted, visitors to your site may not all use your software, but it will give a good breakdown of what most people are using.

It is free, and just involves signing up, and then pasting a small bit of javascript into your HTML right before the closing body tag. That will tell Google to keep tabs on it for you.

Even if a survey works better for this purpose, it is something that is interesting to have on a site.

mikekmac · Unread post by **mikekmac** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:54 am

I am so looking forward to this. Most of my usual spotting locations (the low-fuss ones, anyway) are west of Shaftsburg, so ATCS has been a big help in spotting a string of westbounds coming my way, but it will be great to start to have some warning about the eastbounds, too.

-Mike

Unread post by **~Z~** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:57 pm

I'm running 1280 x 800 on my laptop, with 1280 x 960 on the monitor next to it..believe I have 1280 x somethin at home, so that be what I vote for.

Mike · Unread post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:00 pm

Doug thanks for the info. I am going to add that to a few of my sites. The Site Survey for Emmett is planned for this coming Friday afternoon. If everything looks good we "might" do the install at the site the same day if the contact allows us to do it that soon...

Railnut · Unread post by **Railnut** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:46 pm

Mike..the metropolis of Emmett dosent have a lot of tall structures..here is a few sugestions for the tower..the Church , the elevator, or the cell tower by the freeway.
I am a member of the ATCS group but to save time..which of the downloads off the site (the Yahell group site) do I need. and all..and what else from your site Mike??
DaveC ..the sometimes VERY lazy railfan

Mike · Unread post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:24 pm

Everything your need is at:

http://rraudio.sbmrail.com

Under ATCS...

As for the Emmett location, the person that is going to allow us to set up a site is less then .5 miles from the CN Main-Line.

Mike

odave · Unread post by **odave** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:58 pm

Can the layouts scroll? I noticed that the dispatcher window doesn't resize. Is that something you can control through the layout file? I wouldn't mind having a large layout with scrolling or panning, if that's possible.

Unread post by **~Z~** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:13 pm

Seriously? Most people use 1024x768? This site is designed with 1280 pixel wide in mind.... I assume lots of people have to scroll left and right while viewing the gallery?

Mike · Unread post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:54 pm

Can the layouts scroll?

Yes they can, I would more then likely scroll left to right....

I am not supprised that everyone is at 1024x768 I am the ONE vote that was 1920x1200

mikerm19 · Unread post by **mikerm19** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:14 pm

Mike wrote:
Can the layouts scroll?
Yes they can, I would more then likely scroll left to right....

I am not supprised that everyone is at 1024x768 I am the ONE vote that was 1920x1200

Believe me, if I didn't have the piece of crap laptop I have now, I would have 1280x1024. I miss my desktop.

SteveTJ · Unread post by **SteveTJ** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:52 pm

Whatever the resolution, great job Mike on the ATCS. Definitely looking forward to the rest of the system being completed. I do have one question though about the layout. What do the symbols that look like snowflakes on the layout stand for? I haven't been on the site very long and not quite up to speed on all the lingo and symbols yet.

Steve

Mike · Unread post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:04 pm

Snowflakes = switch heaters... Hello and welcome to railroadfan.com!

I am glad you enjoy it.

GreatLakesRailfan · Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:03 am

Wow...I just installed the whole thing. Even though it doesn't do me much good down here in Mishawaka/South Bend, it's still pretty cool. I'm still as impressed as I was when you were demonstrating it to those of use at the polar bear meet a couple weeks ago Mike. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Mike · Unread post by **Mike** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:19 am

Charles how close are you to the CN main-line tracks?

GreatLakesRailfan · Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:08 pm

Mike, I'm about three blocks north of the east-west alignment through Mishawaka into South Bend, but I'm living in on-campus housing (i.e. dorms) at Bethel College. I'm not sure how receptive the school would be to the installation of an ATCS antenna on campus...

jukeman · Unread post by **jukeman** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:12 pm

Hey everybody, As soon as I get a few bucks free'd up I'm gonna donate to the cause through Paypal. I hope ya'll do the same.

Mike · Unread post by **Mike** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:39 am

Everyone thanks for the feed back this will help with the next version of the *.lay file as I add from Lapeer to Port Huron and from the shaftys to Lansing area....

Thanks again,

SteveTJ · Unread post by **SteveTJ** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:57 pm

Hey guys, has there been any developments in trying to find another receiver site for Holly? I was also wondering once the site is set up, will it be able to pick up whats being sent to the signals and siding at Andersonville, or will another site farther south down the line be used for that?

Mike · Unread post by **Mike** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:58 pm

Holly site = no home

The location I had desided not to do it, they were not railroaders... So I am still looking for a location.... As for how far it will go to the south it will all depend on how high up in the air we can get. I will not do an install unless I can hear at least 4 control points with the radio...

As for the Port Huron location. We did a site servay at Emmet and it did not turn out good we need a site that is 50 + ft high and around the Richmon area. Any one out there want to help find a site or host it please let me know via PM...

As for the shaftys they will be fixed as soon as the weather breaks so we can install the tower at the Durand site....

Mike

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General ATCS question.... (Screen resolution)

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