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Layout Design s/w that can open a .dxf file
I have a .dxf file for a layout design, and would like to open and edit (e.g. modify) the plan but am unsure if there's an existing model railroad design software product out there than can do so. The original - that was given to me by the author - was originally developed in AutoCAD, which is not only beyond my budget but also too steep of a learning curve for a layman like myself.
Any commercial options out there that can open a .dxf format file, that are geared towards a hobbyist like myself?

Friendly reminder, please do not monopolize the first page of Recent Posts
This is a friendly reminder that it's considered bad form to monopolize the first page of recent posts with your threads.
For that reason, we have temporarily unpublished all but two of the "Please show us your ..." threads.
Over the next week or so, we will slowly resurrect these other threads, metering them out so that they do not overrun the first page of recent posts at any given time.
We want everyone to feel they can get a thread on the first page or two of recent posts without any one person taking over.
Thanks for understanding!
--Joe Fugate, MRH
No advertising seen
This is odd, and I've checked it on two web browsers, against other known offenders. The MRH website is not showing advertisements. None. No buttons at the upper right, no banners above the Topic bar / below the MRH logo.
The one browser does have uBlock Origin on it, but that is explicitly disabled for the MRH domains. The other (Opera) shows it the same way, but shows all the annoyances of the Reuters (www.reuters.com) news site.
Maintenance of some sort underway?
Tim B.

Southern New England Railway - Video Layout Update for July 2020
I posted a new video update showing the progress and current state of my HO scale Southern New England Railway.
You can find it here:
Photos - Vertical format problem?
Hi Joe, MRH Support,
I'm not sure if it just me but I think that there may be a problem displaying vertical format photos on the MRH website. The problem appeared to start after the last major software upgrade that was notified a few weeks back. It affects vertical format photos that have been recently uploaded as well as when displaying vertical format photos in some some threads that predate the recent changes.
Forum Decorum
Over the last few days, one member of the forum has been coming under attack from more than one other member.
Please stop.
If a forum member seems too abrasive or you feel is intentionally "trolling" to stir up controversy, send a note to the forum "abuse" email address and let the moderators evaluate and deal with it. Posting a personal attack against them really isn't the way to go. It diminishes enjoyment of the forums for many of us, as well as perhaps having a suppressive effect on the conversation as a whole.
Sleeping in an ice reefer
Good morning all
I just read Jack London's book 'The Road'. It's a semi autobiographical store of his life in the 1890's as a hobo. A fair portion of the book is riding freights during the winter in the northwest. very cold conditions. I don't remember the exact wording but he implies you could drop into the roof ice hatch to get inside the reefer. It's still very cold but no wind.
My 12x9 HO Aberdeen Carolina and Western layout
Here are some photos of my layout. I started it in July 2018 and it is mostly complete.
I am modeling the ACW Railway in the modern era. It is a 12 by 9 point to point design with a peninsula.
Now the weathering and detailing will start!
Control is Digitrax , it is set at 53" height.
Moderator: Photos in-line:
Disabled text color?
Why was the ability to color text disabled?
For example, my name in my signature used to be green. Sometime ago (not sure when, but well over a month ago, I think), it turned to black. Attempting to add the color command back in via the signature editor does not work.
Colored text can provide effective emphasis, but, although editing the source to add the coloring command appears to work in the Preview window, when saved it's removed.
Did the color text commands cause some sort of issue within the forum software?
I'm looking this kit
I'm looking for a Faller HO kit. Kit number is 130175, chemicals plant. Let me know if you have one. Last time I checked out the Amazon & Rocousa sites & both sold out. I'm trying to stay away from Ebay. Below is the pic of the kit I'm looking for.
David
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