RailKernel Release 11.02. BETA RELEASED. Featuring tcd(z) files import

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RailKernel Release 11.02. BETA RELEASED. Featuring tcd(z) files import

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Release 11.02 is planned for Q3/Q4 2026, programming started on June 16th.
A major change is that 11.02 requires an internet connection because all resources are loaded from railkernel cloud services, not from local directories.

The following additions and modifications are planned:

Import layouts from other products
Import .tcd(z) files, DONE. All tracks, accessories, feedbacks and blocks are imported.
Import of RocRail files is under investigation

Command Stations & Hardware
More than 1 Command Station, DONE, unlimited.
All Marklin items have a manual attached from the Maerklin website that can be read in an embedded PDF reader, DONE
Command stations can be viewed and controlled using an embedded VNC reader, DONE
Command stations can be viewed and controlled using an embedded browser, DONE
ESU ECoS Command Station support, DONE, the support includes a fully functional UI so no need for VNC or the touch screen anymore
m84 / 60842 support, DONE
Transfer Table Drawing, Done (72941 Marklin and alike transfer tables)
Transfer Table Motion Support (using m84 / 60842)
Support for Roco Z21, in progress

RailKernel Model DataBase RMDB https://railkernel.nl/rmdb/rmdb.php
Upload/Download/Share projects via RailKernel website, DONE, so you can save your project on our website
Maerklin loc images, DONE, all 5-digit catalogue number locs have an image in RailKernel.
All 4000+ Maerklin models as of 1939 are in full detail available in the RMDB, accessible from within RailKernel. Done.

Operations & Automation
Enhancements/Improvements of existing routing
Timetables/Scheduling (ROK = Rail Operations Kernel)
Signals, DONE
Actions / Triggers / Event Processing
Double Traction
Unplace train / abort route when the loc moves from outside RailKernel
Show entire route when assigning to a train
Start routes at any block in route
Follow train through heightslice, DONE
Multiple Canvas Instances (=multiple windows), DONE, you can open as many as you want, see attached example
Lost wagon(s) alarm by dynamic train length measurement

Items marked with DONE will be included in any 11.01 patch-release

Rolling Stock & Train Management & Assets

Wagons, DONE
Locomotive Mileage Counter
Locomotive Maintenance Scheduling
Assets - Buildings, Done

[b[Layout Design & Usability[/b]

Drag & Drop
Multiple Selection
Copy / Paste
Loco Control Grid Window

Administration & Reporting

Inventory Management
Export Functions, Done
Window Manager Panel / Dock Bar, DONE
Booster Red/Green lights (clickable) in action bar, Done

Roadmap status
Release 11.01: Feature complete, testing and stabilization phase
Release 11.02: Major operational, automation and hardware expansion release
Target release window: Q3 / Q4 2026

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Theo Geleijn
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