CornwallGWR Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Is there any update on the relase of the new version with all locos included? It was due "out in a few days" according to an e mail reply back in early August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I think you'll find that the Windows 10 problems are causing some re-working. R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Have you not read the many posts from HRMS in various threads, mainly Windows 10, where they have been telling us where they are up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 HRMS I think this is the latest updateWednesday 26 August 10.28https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/forum/post/view/topic_id/10738/?p=35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 ... new version with all locos included ...As far as I am aware, new Loco's can be added without waiting for a new version and this happens automatically (assuming you are connected to the internet) when you start up RailMaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 You can certainly enter new locos, cos i have done it, on account of lack of internet access. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 You can certainly enter new locos, cos i have done it, on account of lack of internet access. johnSorry John, I didn't mean that. I was trying to say that the list of Loco's within RailMaster is updated automatically via the internet. I realise that you can add your own at any stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1ngr4y Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 As far as the new version's arrival is concerned, maybe we should start another sweep :-) Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_ Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 My guess, next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Nick, do you have a hot line to the powers that be. Agree, it wont be long. HRMS, deserve a lot of credit for their attempts, to correct a problem, not of their making. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnde Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 As somebody caught up in the e-link/railmaster not talking to each other whilst the Elite does talk, I can confirm that Hornby are being very active in trying to sort the problem out. I can also understand why they have not put the update on general release so that the problem can be solved and those not on the forum with the problem will get the problem solved with the expected update. Sorry if that was a bit long winded but patience is a vertue sadly missing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Caesar Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 You're right Johnde... patience IS a virtue and sadly, as you state also, lots of folk don't seem to have it. I am not referring to members on here but the world over.A second beta test was handed out and I can confirm, from my own point of view, that the connection to the eLink was made with this new 'fix' but alas all reading of CV's and instructions to loco's were lost. It was a case of being very similar to loss of power to both programming and main track. This involved a program update to RailMaster, an added line to its .ini file and a firmware update to the eLink.I have reported back my findings and will roll back the firmware once I find the time to do so.The process of the firmware update went well and I tested the RM software on TWO versions of Win 10... one a fresh install of the OS with no added software except all MS updates and another on a laptop upgraded from Win 8.1.On both machines the eLink showed up as active but no loco's running or being read. :-(This should be pretty simple to sort hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR Greg Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I likewise tried the latest fix. RM was very erratic in loading taking on one occasion 9 minutes. I lost the resource file and had to reload from a back up file. All reported to support. Now back to 8.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_ Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Interestingly my testing of the second beta went smoothly with the e-link connecting and locos operating and points switching! all reported back. Unfortunately due to work commitments I wasn't able to do any long term testing and I understand anyway that that particular beta was not expected to be absolutely fully functional, just a proof of concept with the new ini file setting that communication with the elink was possible, so from that perspective a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnde Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I likewise tried the latest fix. RM was very erratic in loading taking on one occasion 9 minutes. I lost the resource file and had to reload from a back up file. All reported to support. Now back to 8.1.Out of interest Greg when going back to win 8.1 have you kept the link to download win 10 in order to try out any Hornby fixes or do you go through the whole windows wait for the download again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Having once said you want W10, or if you explicitly download it, you should find the all the setup files in a directory at the top of the list in your C: drive, so no need to download again after roll back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Caesar Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 If anyone wants to make an install disk of Windows 10 then here's a link to download the tool to do it.Follow the on screen instructions at this Microsoft page for both the 32 and 64 bit versions.Making a disk will save you having to download the files every time. It can be used for clean installs plus upgrades.http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10Be aware that you must have a key for clean installs but if upgrading you don't require one.Each time you roll back you reset the 30 day timer for the limitations paced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnde Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thx AC most usefull, back to win 8.1 for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Caesar Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 No problem Johnde... Has anyone had any feedback from support about the latest update? I fear not although it's not a problem really. It'll simply mean they are still working behind the scenes trying to fix this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hi ACMy PC, laptop and 7" Linx tablet all had Windows 8.1 pre-installed and have al been updated to Windows 10, where will I find my producy key? So that I can record it.Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 PJ, you do realize i am sure that you have 12 months before you have to make your windows 10 decision, and to use your trains you will need to roll back, in the short term, as many have done, until HRMS solve the present probs. I would hate to think of you not being able to signal. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hello John From what I have read it appears not all have experienced problems. On that basis and that I have not had any problems on any machine after installing Windows 10, I felt it worth continuing. I also knew that I would have Windows 10 in my machine at least 4 weeks before trying to reconnect RM, sufficient time to know that Windows 10 was stable before adding RM. Ths means, to me, Windows 10 has had time to prove itself with all the other software in my computer, and there is loads of 3rd party software in the machine. It will be interesting, I think, after this period to see if I have any problems when RM is connected again. I am hoping this will be in the next 7 days but as you know I have to wait for others to lay it down again for me. Time will tell John. I have more confidence with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 than I had in the past with Windows 95, 98 and Millenium Edition. I do look forward to being able to play with my trains again and try my TTS Class 47 for the first time since I purchased it earlier in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Chuffer Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 No problem Johnde... Has anyone had any feedback from support about the latest update? I fear not although it's not a problem really. It'll simply mean they are still working behind the scenes trying to fix this.I have both an eLink and Elite and they have both been doing an impression of a brick since i upgraded to windows 10 on day one. I was given a fix yesterday by support and am happy to say that the eLink is now fully functional and indeed connects first time every time which is something it did not do before. The Elite whilst now trying to connect is still not there but is at least showing signs of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Pj, thats the reason i mentioned it, i knew you had a new toy. I think you are mis informed about problems, i know of nobody who can run elink, with windows 10 yet.. It is only, we hope a matter of time. Windows 7, was very good, i never had 8, nor will i have 10.. The only problem apart from RM, with windows 10, would have been printer drivers, but they are gettable. I only raised my caution, as i know how much you are into your hobby, and roger and AC, both rolled back temporarily, so they play.. I am one of the fortunate ones, with my Elite, and windows 7, am playing trains. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 At risk of sending us down a rabbit hole - Dell support assist (whatever that is - but it sounds medical) have just issued a BIOS update, which I have run. I have passed this info to HRMS and AC [with relevant code numbers] and will await instructions / advice / yet more support - ohhhh errr! R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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