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I am very pleased that 42 persons have so far downloaded version 1.03 of Model Railroad Switch List and Manifest Formatter. I hope that you are finding the program useful. I am not currently working on any revisions or updates to the program as I am relying on user feedback to guide my efforts. Therefore, […]

This version offers a new capability to the program – automated processing! The program will continuously monitor the folders you specify for manifests and switch lists, and when JMRI creates or modifies a csv file in these directories, MR SLAM Formatter will automatically process it according to your preference settings. Just run MR SLAM Formatter,

Version 1.02.16 is now available for download! This version offers an exciting new feature: a 2 column page layout for both manifests and switch lists. See the example documents on the home page. This version also includes a couple of minor enhancements and bug fixes which are detailed in the manual.

I’ve added a program that I wrote a few years ago to the downloads page. It is a simple scale measurement converter. Just download and extract the zip file and then move the program wherever you find handy. I leave it on my desktop for quick access. The program will convert for Z, N, HO,

New Features in version 1.01 Larger, scrolling results window keeps record of activity during program sessions. Option for Switch Lists to display cars not being moved (HOLD cars), sorted by track. Multiple manifest or switch list CSV files, from the same folder, may be selected for processing.  Build multiple trains in JMRI and then come

I am excited to have completed the coding on the latest version of Model Railroad Switch List and Manifest Formatter.  The program just needs a bit more testing before release.  I plan to make it available for download before the end of June. New Features in version 1.01 Larger, scrolling results window keeps record of

The original posting of version 0.99.10 of MR SLAM Formatter included installer version 1.15.  Unfortunately the installer program contained an error.  The error didn’t impact new installations of MR SLAM Formatter.  Upgrading from version 0.98.20 of MR SLAM Formatter to version 0.99.10 required a change in the program’s preferences file.  The installer was to handle

New Features in version 0.99 Added support for page sizes; A3, A4, A5, A6, and Legal in addition to Letter size. For cars the following additional fields may be displayed on manifests and switch lists; owner, RWE location, RWE track, final destination location, final destination track, and Load Type (Empty or Full). On manifests, moved

New Features in version 0.99 Support for page sizes; A3, A4, A5, A6, and Legal in addition to the Letter size. For cars the following additional fields may be displayed on manifests and switch lists; owner, RWE location, RWE track, final destination location, final destination track, and Load Type (Empty or Full). More robust installer

Sunday, April 26, 2021 I added the first offering of Model Railroad Switch List and Manifest Formatter on the website for download.   The user’s manual was also posted for download separately should people want to peruse it prior to downloading the application.