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As long promised….. Here is a pre release copy of our new software. You will be able to see what the capabilities are but it is not yet ready for actual use. When the final software is ready you will be able to download it and buy the interface hardware directly from MRC. Remember with other systems you need hardware as well. We believe the software is quite user friendly and is intuitive. But here are few pointers:    

• The WinRaR license message will be removed if you order their software otherwise the message pops up. For now ignore it.    

• When you open the software, the front page shows dual throttles. Both can be operated using one cab (or walk-around). Later we will add a single throttle version and perhaps a 4 throttle version.    

• The CV blaster will allow you to download CV settings from someone else. For instance you will see a few profiles in the zip file. You can simply open the file on the CV Blaster page by clicking "Load CV Blaster file", select your file, and it will program all CV settings into your decoder in one click of a button.  If you make a change and save it for reference you can do so. Then always go back to it when you want. You will also be able to email your settings to someone else or vice versa.    

• The program page, the fast clock and accessory selection all seem fairly straight forward.    

• The roster page you fill in and then you can click any loco you want to activate by clicking on the left column and selecting Throttle A or Throttle B. You will then see it listed on the throttle. We have included two sample pages partially filled out to show you how can create your own and save it with a different name. Let’s say you have a filled in roster page you can load it into the software whenever you want. Use example roster page1 or 2 as examples. To get there click on “Load Roster Page” and you then select the roster page.    

• Do not press the Enter button on your keyboard after typing in your information. If any of you are using JMRI please let us know if you agree that ours is easier to use.

Also any other feedback is welcomed via email. Please no telephone calls on the software at this point. Just keep it aimed at improving our software or make objective comments. Guys, have fun playing with it and to all of you who are using MRC equipment, thanks for your support and we hope you enjoy this latest development.

Regards,

Frank Ritota and the entire staff at MRC