Changing Switches Lock Up Options

[loqtes]

OK, new question...I have the most current version of AG 4.2.11. I fire up the program and do not load an activity. I click on the button to change the switches to manual and then click on the route and the appropriate TDB file. The response is that the database was successfully back up and then the computer locks up. If I do a control-alt-del it shows AG as Not Responding. It does not matter which route I do this with the result is the same with the exception for some reason of the tutorial route which it seems to work with, without locking up. Any ideas? thanks...dave

[loqtes]

Oh Boy...Do I OWE you an apology. You were exactly right. My impatience did not allow the program to function. I am greatly enjoying your program but obviously I am new at this although that is no excuse. Both the AG and the AM are terrific programs and I thank you for them. My apologies...dave

[jrmeindl]

Oh Boy...Do I OWE you an apology. You were exactly right. My impatience did not allow the program to function. I am greatly enjoying your program but obviously I am new at this although that is no excuse. Both the AG and the AM are terrific programs and I thank you for them. My apologies...dave

To expand upon Steve's answer, it all has to do with how many signals or switches are contained within the route. Since I have been testing the upcoming Raton Pass 3 templates, I've had many instances where I need to change switches and signals for switching. Comparing Raton 3 to Marias Pass (default) there is a considerable difference in time. Marias Pass is almost instant, where Raton 3 took almost 10 seconds. If you look at sidings alone, Marias Pass has about 100 workable ones compared to Raton 3 which has about 300. Now some sidings can be switched from both ends and then you have all the mainline switches. Rough guess for Raton is probably 700+ switches to change. It will depend on how involved the routes are. The longest one for me was Patrick Wise's Cajon Pass. There are 400 sidings to switch on that route alone.

Jim