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+ | ======Rocrail Manual - General Introduction and Architecture====== | ||
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+ | * **Introduction** | [[glossary-en|Glossary]]\\ | ||
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+ | =====Introduction===== | ||
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+ | Rocrail is a Project that can control a model train layout from one or more computers. You can run trains directly from your computer, and you can have the computer run trains automatically for you. You can even have some of the trains on your layout running automatically while you control others by hand. | ||
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+ | Rocrail uses 2 main programs, a Server and a Client. These programs work with each other using Internet protocols, and do not need to be on the same computer. You can use Rocrail from a single computer connected directly to your layout, and you can also control your layout from any computer on your home network, or over the Internet. Rocrail also has a web interface, which will let you run the layout from a web browser such as Firefox. | ||
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+ | The Rocrail Server (// | ||
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+ | The Rocrail Client (// | ||
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+ | And Rocrail runs under Mac OSX, Windows and Linux. | ||
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+ | Imagine having your layout running, and moving anywhere around it with your wireless laptop while you still control it. Imagine sitting on your couch using the laptop on your coffee table to control your layout on the far wall. Imagine setting up a webcam to show the layout through your web server, and letting your friends control it from their own homes using Firefox. | ||
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+ | Rocrail does all this, but it does more. | ||
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+ | Rocrail allows your computer to run your trains automatically, | ||
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+ | =====Rocrail Architecture===== | ||
+ | This diagram shows the different elements that make up a Rocrail layout: | ||
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+ | **[[connection-schematic-en|Alternate Network Schematic]]** \\ |
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