How to Use Portals
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='''What is a Portal?'''= | ='''What is a Portal?'''= | ||
<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#c1e7e7> | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#c1e7e7> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> |
<td>'''Portals are track objects that can add and remove trains during the running of a Session'''</td> | <td>'''Portals are track objects that can add and remove trains during the running of a Session'''</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:PortalTypeScreenShot.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PortalTypeScreenShot.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffb0> | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:NotePad.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> |
Portals come in a variety of forms - some resemble tunnels and others look like a section of normal track.<br><br> | Portals come in a variety of forms - some resemble tunnels and others look like a section of normal track.<br><br> | ||
− | The basic portals supplied with | + | The basic portals supplied with Trainz can be configured to:- |
*remove trains that are sent to them or pass through them (the portals that look like track can be used to let certain trains pass through while "swallowing" others). The removed trains can be:- | *remove trains that are sent to them or pass through them (the portals that look like track can be used to let certain trains pass through while "swallowing" others). The removed trains can be:- | ||
**removed permanently, or | **removed permanently, or | ||
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− | <td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> |
<td>Portals can be "enhanced" by using '''Session Rules''' that add additional features and capabilities</td> | <td>Portals can be "enhanced" by using '''Session Rules''' that add additional features and capabilities</td> | ||
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+ | <table> | ||
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+ | <td>[[file:PortalSearchSettings.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The quickest way to find all the train producing and consuming portals in the Surveyor Object Tool window is to set up a search filter. This will sort the portals you want from all the objects named "portal" such as tunnel portals. | ||
+ | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | Set an advanced search filter by:- | ||
+ | #Pressing '''Ctrl Shift F''' | ||
+ | #Enter ''Name'' '''portal''' (upper/lower case is not important) | ||
+ | #Select ''Category'' '''Industry''' | ||
+ | The '''Objects''' selection window will now show only those objects that match your search criteria.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ff0000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#fcbcbc> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | In '''TRS19''' the portals will '''not''' work correctly if the '''Trainz Settings - Dev Tab - Compatibility mode:''' from the '''TRS19 Launcher''' is set to '''Maximize performance'''. This setting should be left at '''Maximize compatibility'''. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
='''Configuring a Basic Portal'''= | ='''Configuring a Basic Portal'''= | ||
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− | <td>[[file:PortalProperties01.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PortalProperties01.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#eeeeee> | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#eeeeee> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:Gears.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> |
This portal is set to:-<br> | This portal is set to:-<br> | ||
*Produce a train every 15 minutes (but the train consist has not yet been specified) | *Produce a train every 15 minutes (but the train consist has not yet been specified) | ||
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− | <td>[[file:NotePad.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> |
The difference between the two time setting shown is:- | The difference between the two time setting shown is:- | ||
*'''Trainz Minutes''' refers to the "virtual" minutes as shown on the Session clock in the Heads Up Display in Driver. For example: If you have set the Session time to run at 2x normal speed then 10 minutes of Session time will be 5 minutes according to your watch | *'''Trainz Minutes''' refers to the "virtual" minutes as shown on the Session clock in the Heads Up Display in Driver. For example: If you have set the Session time to run at 2x normal speed then 10 minutes of Session time will be 5 minutes according to your watch | ||
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− | <td>[[file:PortalProduceNewTrains.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PortalProduceNewTrains.PNG|link=]]</td> |
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<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff> | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:Steps.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> |
To add consists to be produced by the portal:- | To add consists to be produced by the portal:- | ||
− | #[[file:CheckBox.PNG]] '''Produce new trains''' | + | #[[file:CheckBox.PNG|link=]] '''Produce new trains''' |
#set the desired time interval (in minutes) between the trains | #set the desired time interval (in minutes) between the trains | ||
− | #click the link '''''< | + | #click the link '''''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Add new consist</span>'''''</td> |
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− | <td>[[file:PortalProperties02.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PortalProperties02.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff> | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:Steps.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> |
Click:- | Click:- | ||
− | *[[file:PortalPlusIcon.PNG]] to manually '''construct a consist''' from the Session rolling stock list | + | *[[file:PortalPlusIcon.PNG|link=]] to manually '''construct a consist''' from the Session rolling stock list |
− | *'''''< | + | *'''''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Add driver to consist</span>''''' to '''add a driver''' from the Session list |
− | *'''''< | + | *'''''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Add an existing saved consist</span>''''' to '''add a saved consist''' from those that you have already saved in the Trainz '''Train Tool'''</td> |
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− | <td>[[file:PortalProperties04.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PortalProperties04.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#eeeeee> | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#eeeeee> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:Gears.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> |
For each vehicle in the consist you can specify:- | For each vehicle in the consist you can specify:- | ||
*how many to add (they will be coupled together) | *how many to add (they will be coupled together) | ||
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− | <td>[[file:NotePad.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> |
+ | *The first vehicle in the list will be the first vehicle produced by the portal | ||
*It is NOT possible to easily reorder the vehicles in a consist | *It is NOT possible to easily reorder the vehicles in a consist | ||
*To add more of the same vehicles in a different location in the consist, add the vehicles as a separate entry in the list | *To add more of the same vehicles in a different location in the consist, add the vehicles as a separate entry in the list | ||
− | *Add another consist and driver by clicking the '''''< | + | *Add another consist and driver by clicking the '''''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Add new consist</span>''''' link again</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table></td> | </table></td> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
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==='''Add a Saved Consist'''=== | ==='''Add a Saved Consist'''=== | ||
− | If you have already saved your consists in | + | If you have already saved your consists in Trainz using the '''Trainz Tool''' then those consists can be quickly and easily added to the portal consist list. |
<br> | <br> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:PortalExitingConsist.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PortalExitingConsist.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff> | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:Steps.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> |
#Scroll through the list to find the saved consist | #Scroll through the list to find the saved consist | ||
#Select the consist, then either:- | #Select the consist, then either:- | ||
− | :*Click the [[file:Tick.PNG]] icon to accept the selection and load it into the portal consist list, or | + | :*Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the selection and load it into the portal consist list, or |
− | :*Click the [[file:Cross.PNG]] icon to reject the selection and return to the previous screen</td> | + | :*Click the [[file:Cross.PNG|link=]] icon to reject the selection and return to the previous screen</td> |
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− | <td>[[file:PortalProperties03.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PortalProperties03.PNG|link=]]</td> |
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<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#eeeeee> | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#eeeeee> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:Gears.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> |
You can:- | You can:- | ||
*Select a new driver and icon | *Select a new driver and icon | ||
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− | <td>[[file:NotePad.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> |
− | For information on adding driver commands see the Trainz Wiki Page [[file:WikiLink.PNG]] '''[[How to Use Driver Setup Rule|Driver Setup Rule]]'''</td> | + | For information on adding driver commands see the Trainz Wiki Page [[file:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use Driver Setup Rule|Driver Setup Rule]]'''</td> |
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− | <td>[[file:PortalAcceptAllTrains.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PortalAcceptAllTrains.PNG|link=]]</td> |
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− | <td>[[file:Choices.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:Choices.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>< | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Choices:'''</span><br> |
− | + | [[file:CheckBox.PNG|link=]] '''Consume trains''' then either | |
− | + | :[[file:PortalOptionButtonEmpty.PNG|link=]] '''Accept all trains''' to remove any and all trains that enter the portal, or | |
− | + | :[[file:PortalOptionButtonEmpty.PNG|link=]] '''Accept trains matching specific criteria''' to only remove certain trains that enter the portal</td> | |
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− | <td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td>For "dead end" portals (those that have no exit) the '''Accept all trains''' option is the option that ''should'' be used</td> | <td>For "dead end" portals (those that have no exit) the '''Accept all trains''' option is the option that ''should'' be used</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:PortalAcceptAllTrainsOpen.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PortalAcceptAllTrainsOpen.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:Gears.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> |
+ | [[file:PortalOptionButtonFilled.PNG|link=]] '''Accept trains matching specific criteria''' | ||
*You can set any one, any two or all three of the '''consist selection criteria''' | *You can set any one, any two or all three of the '''consist selection criteria''' | ||
*Any train that matches the entered settings will be removed from the Session as it enters the portal, other trains will be ignored | *Any train that matches the entered settings will be removed from the Session as it enters the portal, other trains will be ignored | ||
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− | <td>[[file:PortalAcceptAllTrainsSpecifics.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:PortalAcceptAllTrainsSpecifics.PNG|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | This will remove ''any'' train that:- | ||
+ | *contains locomotive '''BR HST 125''' with the running number '''253007''' | ||
+ | or has ''any of'' the following vehicles:- | ||
+ | *'''BR HST MK3 TF''' with ''any'' running numbers | ||
+ | *'''BR HST MK3 TRUK''' with ''any'' running numbers | ||
+ | or is driven by ''any of'' the following drivers:- | ||
+ | *'''Alan''' | ||
+ | *'''Andrea'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table></td> | ||
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− | <td>[[file:PortalAcceptTrainReturns.PNG]]<br><br> | + | <td>[[file:PortalAcceptTrainReturns.PNG|link=]]<br><br> |
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− | <td><font size | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> |
To return the train from a different portal:- | To return the train from a different portal:- | ||
− | # | + | #Set [[file:CheckBox.PNG|link=]] '''Train returns through alternate portal''' and |
#Enter the exact name of the alternate portal</td> | #Enter the exact name of the alternate portal</td> | ||
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− | <td>< | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> |
− | # | + | #Set [[file:CheckBox.PNG|link=]] '''Train returns after ...''' |
#Set the time delay (in '''real minutes''') between the train being consumed and produced, then select '''one option''' from:-</td> | #Set the time delay (in '''real minutes''') between the train being consumed and produced, then select '''one option''' from:-</td> | ||
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<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff> | <table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[file:Choices.PNG]]</td> | + | <td>[[file:Choices.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>< | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Choices:'''</span><br> |
− | :[[file:PortalOptionButtonEmpty.PNG]] '''Train is not loaded or unloaded''' - no changes will be made to the loads carried in each vehicle | + | :[[file:PortalOptionButtonEmpty.PNG|link=]] '''Train is not loaded or unloaded''' - no changes will be made to the loads carried in each vehicle |
− | :[[file:PortalOptionButtonEmpty.PNG]] '''Train is loaded only''' - each vehicle will be loaded when it exits the portal | + | :[[file:PortalOptionButtonEmpty.PNG|link=]] '''Train is loaded only''' - each vehicle will be loaded when it exits the portal |
− | :[[file:PortalOptionButtonEmpty.PNG]] '''Train is unloaded only''' - each vehicle will be unloaded when it exits the portal | + | :[[file:PortalOptionButtonEmpty.PNG|link=]] '''Train is unloaded only''' - each vehicle will be unloaded when it exits the portal |
− | :[[file:PortalOptionButtonEmpty.PNG]] '''Empty trains are loaded, other trains are unloaded''' - vehicles that are empty when entering the portal will be loaded when they exit the portal, all other vehicles will be unloaded</td> | + | :[[file:PortalOptionButtonEmpty.PNG|link=]] '''Empty trains are loaded, other trains are unloaded''' - vehicles that are empty when entering the portal will be loaded when they exit the portal, all other vehicles will be unloaded</td> |
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<td>'''A train that has been returned after entering a portal will return to the Session with any remaining driver commands still in its Driver Schedule.''' It will then immediately start obeying those commands.</td> | <td>'''A train that has been returned after entering a portal will return to the Session with any remaining driver commands still in its Driver Schedule.''' It will then immediately start obeying those commands.</td> | ||
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<td> | <td> | ||
If the driver command that sent a train to the consuming portal was the '''final command''' in its schedule, then it will emerge from the portal with an '''empty Driver Schedule'''. It will come to a halt immediately after leaving the portal.</td> | If the driver command that sent a train to the consuming portal was the '''final command''' in its schedule, then it will emerge from the portal with an '''empty Driver Schedule'''. It will come to a halt immediately after leaving the portal.</td> | ||
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='''Configuring an Enhanced Portal'''= | ='''Configuring an Enhanced Portal'''= | ||
− | There are a number of portals available on the DLS that have additional features or capabilities that are not found in the basic portals built into | + | There are a number of portals available on the DLS that have additional features or capabilities that are not found in the basic portals built into Trainz. There are also Session Rules available on the DLS that will give additional features or capabilities to the basic portals. |
=='''Quick Portal Manager Standard Edition Rule (SP2 and later)'''== | =='''Quick Portal Manager Standard Edition Rule (SP2 and later)'''== | ||
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<td> | <td> | ||
− | <font size | + | <span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br> |
*'''<span class="plainlinks">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo How to Guides]</span>''' | *'''<span class="plainlinks">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo How to Guides]</span>''' | ||
+ | *'''[[Driver Commands List]]''' | ||
*'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]''' | *'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]''' | ||
*'''[[Session Rules By Categories With Properties|Session Rules List (Categories) With Parameters]]''' | *'''[[Session Rules By Categories With Properties|Session Rules List (Categories) With Parameters]]''' | ||
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Revision as of 21:20, 7 September 2019
The information in this Wiki Page applies to both TANE and TRS19.
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What is a Portal?
Portals are track objects that can add and remove trains during the running of a Session |
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The quickest way to find all the train producing and consuming portals in the Surveyor Object Tool window is to set up a search filter. This will sort the portals you want from all the objects named "portal" such as tunnel portals.
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Configuring a Basic Portal
Open the properties window of a portal in the route.
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Produce Trains
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Construct a Consist
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Add a Saved Consist
If you have already saved your consists in Trainz using the Trainz Tool then those consists can be quickly and easily added to the portal consist list.
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Add a Driver
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Consume Trains
To remove trains from the Session
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For "dead end" portals (those that have no exit) the Accept all trains option is the option that should be used |
Consume Only Specific Trains
After selecting the option Accept trains matching specific criteria a new set of controls will appear
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An example:-
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Return Consumed Trains
To return consumed trains back into the Session
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A train that has been returned after entering a portal will return to the Session with any remaining driver commands still in its Driver Schedule. It will then immediately start obeying those commands. |
If the driver command that sent a train to the consuming portal was the final command in its schedule, then it will emerge from the portal with an empty Driver Schedule. It will come to a halt immediately after leaving the portal. |
Configuring an Enhanced Portal
There are a number of portals available on the DLS that have additional features or capabilities that are not found in the basic portals built into Trainz. There are also Session Rules available on the DLS that will give additional features or capabilities to the basic portals.
Quick Portal Manager Standard Edition Rule (SP2 and later)
This is a Session Rule, by pguy, that manages the portals and adds flexible timetables to their operations. It is available on the DLS.
- <kuid2:61392:5011:45> - correct at the time this document was written
This is still a work in progress - more to come
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