3rd PlanIt Demo Version
What can you do with 3rd PlanIt? Most of the images in this site was designed by fellow hobbyists much like yourself. Few of these designers had prior background in CAD software. 3rd PlanIt is easy to learn, easy to use, and offers unlimited opportunity to express your creative instincts!
Original sketch of the 'Terminal layout' Model railroad design: The DO´s and DON´Ts. Of course, not everybody likes this 'try-and-error' practice as I do! A model railroad software is a helpful tool especially for bigger railway layouts, as it provides the exact requirements (tracks, measurements).
SCARM means Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller – software for easy and precise design of model train layouts and railroad track plans. With SCARM you can easily create the layout of your dreams. Just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan. Model Train Layout Design. Personalize your model railroad layouts. Published: Thursday, August 1, 2019. Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox! By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Model Railroader magazine.
PC compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10. Mac compatible using Crossover v16+ or through emulators such as Parallels and VMWare Fusion. Two-button mouse recommended.
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Sample of Layout Splines, new for version 11
Download 3rd PlanIt Version 12.06.006 Complete (123 Mb) 23 Jun 20 This download contains the program and all textures, support files, examples and object libraries. The PDF User Manual is included with the download.
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Find out about our latest great feature, SectTrak. Now it's easy to design creative layouts with Sectional Track!
Layout Splines. Use CNC precision to layout accurate centerlines, smooth, flowing track, and custom cut roadbed for any kind of model railroad. Supports CNC routers and Laser cutters. Order your Layout Splines from El Dorado Software or use your own digital tools that accept DXF files.
Read about SoftTrak!This amazing feature lets you design main lines that travel through chosen points (vertices) at angles you can set and modify. You can even select a group of vertices and move them all together, maintaining the track design within the moved vertices while keeping it attached to the unmoved portions.
The demo version is limited to 100 objects and will not save your drawing. It's a great way to learn for yourself all of the capabilities of 3rd PlanIt. 3rd PlanIt requires Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP. Mac users can enjoy 3rd PlanIt under BootCamp, Parallels, VMWare Fusion or CrossOver (which requires no Windows OS).
Download PDF User Manual for v12This is included in the Complete installation kit, but you can review the contents of the User Manual before installing the demo if you wish.
Take some time to enjoy the craftwork of model railroaders around the world! Who knows what inspirations you might have from seeing these extraordinary layouts? Later in this page, find out how you can make custom rolling stock and trackside structures unique to your layout using 3D printing.
The 'South Pacific Coast 1886' by John Hall, Walnut Creek, California
Multi-level design with realistic trackwork, era-specific rolling stock, bridges, scenery, two helix tracks, valences and backdrops
