Latest revision as of 20:44, 28 November 2023

The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.

	Track Priority Marks are purple coloured track markers that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor. They are used to direct specific trains under AI control through the track section where they are placed
	They only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains
	The direction that the marker is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation
	Track Priority Marks are used with Priority Levels that are assigned to each train

[edit] What are Track Priority Markers?

	Track Priority Markers are track markers that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor
	They match the Priority Level assigned to AI consists with the level assigned to the marker on the track to decide if the consist is allowed to use that section of track
	Priority Levels have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific AI trains to force them through selected sections of track (the sections are defined as the track between consecutive junctions)

Priority Marks are used to assign different levels of Priority to track sections. Trains under AI control that have:-

	the same Priority Level as the track will, under normal conditions‡, be directed along that track
	a different Priority Level as the track will, under normal conditions‡, be directed away from that track
‡ assuming that there are no conflicting driver commands or movements

A better way of thinking about the meaning of Priority is to use the word Preference instead of "Priority". Preference indicates a choice between different paths while Priority is often mistakenly taken to mean importance

[edit] Route or Session?

Priority Marks can be placed in a Route Layer or in a Session Layer

	Notes:
	Placing Priority Marks in a Route layer (e.g. in the same layer as the track) means that they will be available in all Sessions created using that particular Route
	Placing Priority Marks in a Session layer means that they will only be available in that Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different Priority Marks in each Session

Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:-

How to Use Layers

[edit] Adding a Track Priority Marker

Notes:

A Priority Mark has one important property:-

its Priority Level (1, 2 or 3) which is used to decide which consists can move along the track containing the marker

...and one lesser property:-

its Trigger Effect Radius

The direction that a Priority Mark is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation. Likewise, its name is not required for any operation but can be useful for locating it in a route

[edit] In Surveyor Classic (S10)

[edit] Adding a Priority Mark (S10)

Steps: To add a Priority Mark:-
	Open the Tracks Tool Flyout or press the F4 key
	Left Click on the Trackmark button or press the V key
	Left Click on the Track Priority Marker
	Left Click the + Add button - it may already be selected - or press the A key
	Left Click on the track location where the priority marker is to be placed
This will place the Track Priority Marker on the track and open its properties window.
	Left Click the default Priority value shown to select one 1, 2 or 3. Each Left Click will cycle to the next value

Immediately after the Priority Mark has been placed its properties window will appear. You can:-

	Set the Priority Level for the Priority Mark,
	Enter a Name for the Priority Mark, and
	if needed, select a Layer and a Bound Layer - see the Trainz Wiki Page How to Use layers for the details

[edit] Set the Priority Mark Effect Radius (S10)

At the bottom of the Track Tools flyout menu is an Advanced button. Left Click this button to open the advanced tools.

The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached both ends of the marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.

Steps: To set a Priority Mark Effect Radius:-

In the Track Tools flyout, Left Click on the Advanced button to open the Radius tools and properties. You will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the Effect Radius

Options: Choose one of:-

To copy the Effect Radius of an existing Priority Mark

	Left Click the Get Effect Radius icon
	Left Click on the Priority Mark whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)
	To apply the new value see option below

To manually alter the Effect Radius value

	Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box
	To apply the new value see option below

To apply a value in the Effect Radius Value text box (from methods

,

or

) to another Priority Mark

	Left Click the Copy Radius Value icon
	Left Click on the Priority Mark that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)

To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down

	Left Click the Adjust Effect Radius button
	Select the Priority Mark
	Left Click and Drag Forward (to increase the value) or Backward (to reduce the value)
	The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Priority Mark as the mouse moves (but only one Priority Mark at a time)

Once you have an Effect Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Priority Marks by using method

shown above

[edit] In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available for Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.

[edit] Adding a Priority Mark (S20)

In the Asset Palette either:-

Left Click on the Track Mesh Filter icon

Track mesh

OR

Left Click on the Content Drop-down Box

Filter List
Then select Track Objects

Notes:

If the Assets Palette is not shown on the screen, then:-

Steps: To display palettes:-

open the

Window Menu from the menu icons at the top of the screen

	visible palettes have ticks next to their names
	invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names

if the Assets Palette, or any required palette, does not have a tick next to its name then Left Click on the name of the palette or on the empty

box next to its name. This will add a

and make the palette visible

There is a Trainz Wiki Page specifically covering the S20 Palettes at
How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes

Shortcut If you already have a Priority Mark placed in your route then:-
	move the tool pointer over the existing priority marker object and hold down the Alt key. The object name will appear in a ToolTip attached to the pointer
	Alt + Left Click (hold down the Alt key and Left Click on the priority mark to identify it in the Assets Palette and to select the Placement Tool. Release the key.
Jump to Step below.

To narrow down the filter list, type "mark" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box

This will list all the Track Objects containing the text "mark" in the filter list.

Left Click on the item name AI Routing Priority Marker.

If you are not sure about an asset then Double Left Click on the name to bring up its image and description.

Place the Priority Mark on the track.

	Notes:
	To add a priority mark, or any object, you will need to select the Placement Tool
	To edit a priority mark once it has been placed you will usually use either the Free Move Tool or the Fine Adjustment Tool

Steps: To add a priority mark:-
	Select the Placement Tool (or press the E key) from the Tools Palette
	Left Click on the track at the position where you want to place the Priority Mark
Once placed a Priority Mark can be easily moved if needed.

Notes:

To delete a Priority Mark (or any asset):-

Steps:

select either the:-

	Free Move Tool (or press S ) OR
	Fine Adjustment Tool (or press D )

Left Click on the Priority Mark

press the Delete key

If you need to rotate the Priority Mark to face the opposite direction then:-

Steps:
	select the Priority Mark and Left Click on its Context Menu Icon (or press the T key)
	from the popup menu select the Rotate Trackside option

Note: the direction it faces has no effect on its operation

[edit] Set its Priority Level (S20)

The Priority Level is the ONLY important property of a Priority Mark. Its possible values are 1, 2 and 3.

Steps: To set its Priority Level:-

Left Click on its Context Menu Icon (or press the T key if the object has already been selected)

	From the popup Context Menu select Edit Properties
	In the Script Properties section, Left Click on the Priority number to cycle through the possible values

[edit] Change Its Name (S20)

The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not used for any operational purpose.

Steps: To change the name of a Priority Mark:-
	using either the Free Move Tool or the Fine Adjustment Tool select (Left Click on) the Direction Mark to be renamed
	in the Info Palette (you may need to make this palette visible - see the Notes: for Step 1 above) Left Click in the Name: entry box. Enter a name for the Priority Mark and press the Enter key

[edit] Set its Effect Radius (S20)

The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached both ends of the marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.

Steps: To adjust the effect radius of a Priority Mark:-
	Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Yellow Dot next to the Priority Mark to increase or reduce its Trigger Radius

Notes:

The effect of a Priority Mark only applies between the two junctions on each side of the marker. As long as its radius (default value is 20m) fits between the two junctions it will not affect any other track sections.

The only situation where changing the radius could be important is when the distance between the two junctions is smaller than the marker trigger radius. There is no advantage in increasing the radius beyound its default value.

[edit] Move a Priority Mark Along the Track (S20)

Priority Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.

Steps: To move the Priority Mark:-
	Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Yellow Dot next to the Priority Mark to move it along the track or to another track

[edit] Move the Priority Mark Vertically (S20)

Priority Marks can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on a marker.

Steps: To move a Priority Mark vertically:-

This option is only available with the Fine Adjustment Tool - the D key

Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Blue Vertical Axis Line above the Priority Mark to it up or down

If you need to return the Priority Mark to its original position then:-

Steps: To correctly reattach the Priority Mark to the track:-
	select the object and open (Left Click on) its Context Menu Icon (or press the T key)
	from the popup menu select Reattach to Track

[edit] Move the Priority Mark Horizontally (S20)

Priority Marks can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on a marker.

PrioritymarkFineAdjustHorizontal S20.png

Steps: To move a Priority Mark horizontally:-

This option is only available with the Fine Adjustment Tool - the D key

Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Red Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Priority Mark to move it left or right

Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Green Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Priority Mark to move it forward or back

If you need to return the Priority Mark to its original position then:-

Steps: To correctly reattach the Priority Mark to the track:-
	select the object and open (Left Click on) its Context Menu Icon (or press the T key)
	from the popup menu select Reattach to Track

Notes:

The Green Horizontal Axis Line shown as

in the image pointing forward from the Priority Mark will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as

Move a Priority Mark Along the Track. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the Priority Mark beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.

[edit] Assign a Priority Marker to a New Layer (S20)

The Info Palette will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.

Steps: To assign a Priority Mark to a layer:-
In the Info Palette:-
	Left Click the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object
	Left Click the Layer drop down box to select a new layer for the object
	if required, Left Click the Binding drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer
	if required, Left Click the Lock Layer button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an Unlock Layer button

WARNING:

	You will not be allowed to place a track object in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track
	Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the Route Layer Group to the Session Layer Group) will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)

Information on layers can be found at:-

How to Use Layers

[edit] Assigning Priority Levels to Trains

A higher priority level does not mean that one consist is more important than another. A priority 1 consist will not be given first access to a junction, for example, or be the first one to depart. The priority levels have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean.

	Notes:
	Every locomotive (and its consist) must have a Priority Level of 1, 2 or 3. The default priority level of every locomotive is 2. You cannot assign NO Priority to a locomotive
	Setting the priority level of any wagon in a consist will set the priority level of ALL the wagons (including the loco) to the same value

For example you could assign priority 1 to express trains and 3 to slow general "all stops" freight trains, or you could assign priority 3 to express trains and 1 to slow general "all stops" freight trains, it is up to you. These values will not alter the speed or importance of these trains but will only decide which paths they should take.

[edit] Surveyor Classic (S10)

To assign a priority level to a consist.

Steps: To assign a priority level to a consist:-

Open the Trainz Flyout tool (the F7 key)

Left Click on the ? (Properties button)

Left Click on any rolling stock object in the selected consist

Setting the Priority Level of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same Priority Level

In T:ANE and TRS19:-
	Left Click on the Train Priority value - each click will cycle through the values 1, 2, 3. The default priority level for all consists is 2
	Left Click the icon to accept the change
In Surveyor Classic for Trainz Plus and TRS22:-
	Left Click on the Priority value to open a drop down menu. Select the required Priority Level of 1, 2 or 3
	Left Click the Save Changes button to accept the change

[edit] Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available for Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.

To assign a priority level to a consist.

Steps: To assign a priority level to a consist:-

select either the:-

	the Free Move Tool (press the S key), OR
	the Fine Adjustment Tool (press the D key)

Left Click on any rolling stock object in the selected consist

Setting the Priority Level of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same Priority Level

Left Click on the Context Menu Icon (shown in the image on the left or press the T key) to open up the objects control menu

Left Click on the Edit Properties option in the popup menu

Left Click on the Priority value to open a drop down menu. Select the required Priority Level of 1, 2 or 3

Left Click the Save Changes button to accept the change

[edit] Priority Marker Operation

	Priority Marks only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains
	Priority Marks force a AI trains that with the same priority level into taking the path containing the marker
	AI trains will ignore a path containing a Priority Mark that does not match its own priority level unless that path is also the shortest available
	If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will ignore the Priority Mark and find another path
	The direction that the Priority Mark is pointing has NO effect on its operation

Consider the situations represented in the diagrams below. Three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of 1, 2 and 3 as shown. Each is given the driver command Drive to Trackmark or Navigate to Trackmark. The destination trackmark is shown on the right.

In Figure 1 below, no Track Priority Markers have been set. All three trains will take the shortest path, assuming there are no blockages.

Priority Map - Priority NULL
Figure 1

In Figure 2 below, a Track Priority Marker has been placed on the top loop line and has been given a priority level of 1. The red train (priority level 1) will now take the priority 1 path because it will "see" that as being the shortest of the three possible paths. The green and yellow trains (priority levels 2 and 3) will still "see" the middle path as the shortest.

Priority Map - Priority 1
Figure 2

In Figure 3 below, a Track Priority Marker has been placed on the lower loop line and has been given a priority level of 3. For the same reasons as explained above, the yellow train (priority level 3) will now take the priority 3 path because it now sees that as the shortest.

Priority Map - Priority 3
Figure 3

In Figure 4 below, Track Priority Markers have been placed on the upper and lower loop lines and set as shown. The red and yellow trains will take their respective loop paths while the green train is unaffected.

Priority Map - Priority 1&3
Figure 4

An exception, shown in Figure 5 below, will occur when a Track Priority Marker path has been blocked, for example by another train under AI or manual control. In the figure the lower loop path has been blocked. The red train will take its assigned path, the green train takes its shortest path and yellow train will be forced to take what it "sees" as the next shortest path.

Priority Map - Priority 2&3 blocked

Figure 5

Notes:

An AI controlled train will not attempt to find an alternative path around a blockage if:-

	the Drive To driver command is used, and
	the blocked path is the shortest path and has the same priority value as the consist

This is the normal operation of the Drive To command and is not caused by the Track Priority Markers or consist priority levels. This situation would occur with or without the use of priority levels and markers.

Another exception, shown in Figure 6 below, will occur when a driver command overrides a Track Priority Marker. In the figure the yellow train (priority level 3) has been given the driver command Drive To Station followed by Drive to Trackmark. As the station is not on the priority 3 path, that path will be ignored to reach the station and then the trackmark. After stopping at the station the train will not reverse back onto the main line to then use the priority 3 track.

Priority Map - Station
Figure 6

The Special Case of Priority 2
Figure 7 below shows a situation that does not fit the points made above. A Track Priority Marker has been set to priority level 2 and placed on the lower loop. The green train has been given the command to drive to the trackmark but ignores its assigned priority 2 path and proceeds via the shortest actual path. Track that has not been assigned a Track Priority Marker will have a default priority level of 2. In this situation, the green train "sees" two paths that match its priority level so it takes the path that is the actual shorter of the two.
Priority Map - 2
Figure 7

Track Priority Markers can also be used to direct trains away from specific paths. Figure 8 below shows how this can be done. A Track Priority Marker set to priority level 1 has been positioned on the shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level 2 and 3 from using that path - they will see it as the longest available path. A second Track Priority Marker set to priority level 3 has been positioned on the 2nd shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level 1 and 2 from using that path. The end result is that the green train (priority level 2) has only one path available - the longest physical path.

Priority Map - excluding 2
Figure 8

The situation shown in Figure 8 above only works up to a point. Figure 9 below shows what will happen when ALL paths are set to a blocking priority level. The green train (priority level 2) will ignore all the priority markers and choose its own shortest path. Track Priority Markers will only make a path *look* longer or shorter. When all paths have conflicting priorities to an AI train, then the AI will go back to selecting the actual shortest physical path.

Priority Map - all conflicted
Figure 9

[edit] Modifying Train Priority Levels

The Priority Level of a consist in Driver can be altered manually or automatically

Manually in Driver

This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse.

Steps: To edit a consists Priority Level in Driver:-

Ctrl + Right Click (hold down the Ctrl key and Right Click) on the locomotive or on any of the wagons in the consist

Setting the Priority Level of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same Priority Level

Left Click on the View Details option from the popup menu

Depending on your version of Trainz, choose between:-

T:ANE, TRS19 and TRS22:-

	Left Click on the Train Priority value - each click will cycle through the values 1, 2, 3. The default priority level for all consists is 2
	Left Click the icon to accept the change

In Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum:-

	Left Click on the Priority value to open a drop down menu. Select the required Priority Level of 1, 2 or 3
	Left Click the Save Changes button to accept the change

OR

Using the Session Editor

This can be done in Surveyor in the Session Editor Driver Setup Rule

Steps: To edit a consists Priority Level in the Session Editor:-

Open the Session Editor - this is found as Edit Session in the T:ANE Surveyor Main Menu and in the TRS19 (and later version) Edit Menu

Left Click on the Driver Setup Rule then Left Click on the Edit button

Insert the command Priorityz at the appropriate place in the Driver Command Bar for the selected Driver and set it to the new level

The command Priorityz must be downloaded from the DLS and installed in your copy of Trainz

Information on adding driver commands can be found on the Trainz Wiki Page at:-

How to Use the Driver Setup Rule

[edit] Track Priority in Map View

In Surveyor when using Map View or zooming the camera right out, the tracks will be shown colour coded according to their assigned track priority level. If the track layout shown in Figure 4 above, with the priority markers as used in that figure, was shown in Map View then this would be the result.

MiniMap

Tracks that have not been given a priority marker will be shown as dark blue indicating that they have the default priority level 2.

[edit] Trainz Wiki

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How to Use Track Priority Markers

Latest revision as of 20:44, 28 November 2023

Contents

[edit] What are Track Priority Markers?

[edit] Route or Session?

[edit] Adding a Track Priority Marker

[edit] In Surveyor Classic (S10)

[edit] Adding a Priority Mark (S10)

[edit] Set the Priority Mark Effect Radius (S10)

[edit] In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

[edit] Adding a Priority Mark (S20)

[edit] Set its Priority Level (S20)

[edit] Change Its Name (S20)

[edit] Set its Effect Radius (S20)

[edit] Move a Priority Mark Along the Track (S20)

[edit] Move the Priority Mark Vertically (S20)

[edit] Move the Priority Mark Horizontally (S20)

[edit] Assign a Priority Marker to a New Layer (S20)

[edit] Assigning Priority Levels to Trains

[edit] Surveyor Classic (S10)

[edit] Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

[edit] Priority Marker Operation

[edit] Modifying Train Priority Levels

[edit] Track Priority in Map View

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+<td>'''Track Priority Marks''' are purple coloured track markers that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''. They are used to direct '''specific''' trains under '''AI''' control through the track section where they are placed</td>
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+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Priority Marks''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>Placing '''Priority Marks''' in a '''Route layer''' (e.g. in the same layer as the track) means that they will be available in '''all Sessions''' created using that particular Route</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>Placing '''Priority Marks''' in a '''Session layer''' means that they will only be available in that Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different '''Priority Marks''' in each Session</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:-<br>
+* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table NO SKIPS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="stepAdding"></span>
 ='''Adding a Track Priority Marker'''=
+</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Down]]</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Up -->
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepRoute|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepAssigning|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+A Priority Mark has one important property:-
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PriorityMarker1.png|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>its '''Priority Level''' ('''1''', '''2''' or '''3''') which is used to decide which consists can move along the track containing the marker</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+...and one lesser property:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>its '''Trigger Effect Radius'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top" bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>The direction that a Priority Mark is pointing has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation. Likewise, its name is not required for any operation but can be useful for locating it in a route</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipAddS10"></span>
+=='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''==
+</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skipAddS20|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepAdding|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
+<td width=46>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+===Adding a Priority Mark (S10)===
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=250>[[image:PriorityMarker1.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td>
-----</td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Priority Mark:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+<td>Open the '''Tracks Tool''' Flyout or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key</td>
-# Open the '''Track Tool'''
+</tr>
-# Select the '''Trackmark button'''
+<tr valign="top">
-# Select the '''Track Priority Marker'''
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-# Select the '''+''' (add) button - it may already be selected
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Trackmark button''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key</td>
-# Click on the track location where the priority marker is to be placed
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;+&#160;</span> '''Add''' button - it may already be selected - or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;A&#160;</span> key</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the priority marker is to be placed</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>This will place the Track Priority Marker on the track and open its properties window.<br>
+[[image:PriorityMarker2.png|750px|link=]]</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the default '''Priority''' value shown to select one <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> or <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. Each <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> will cycle to the next value</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+</table>
-<td colspan="2">
+</td>
-----</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-This will place the Priority Track Marker on the track and open its properties window.<br>
+<table width=1000>
-[[file:PriorityMarker2.png|link=]]<br>
+<tr valign="top">
-Click the label <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Priority 2</span> to select one of level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> (the default selection), or <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>.</td>
+<td>Immediately after the Priority Mark has been placed its properties window will appear. You can:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>Set the '''Priority Level''' for the Priority Mark,</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>Enter a '''Name''' for the Priority Mark, and</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>if needed, select a '''Layer''' and a '''Bound Layer''' - see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use layers]]''' for the details</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+===Set the Priority Mark Effect Radius (S10)===
+At the bottom of the '''Track Tools''' flyout menu is an '''Advanced''' button. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> this button to open the advanced tools.<br>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG]]</td>
+<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached both ends of the marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
-<td>Priority levels have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific trains to force them through selected sections of track (the track sections are defined as between consecutive junction sets)</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="middle">
+<td width=400>[[image:TrackMarkRadiusTools.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table width=600 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a Priority Mark Effect Radius:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>In the '''Track Tools''' flyout, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Advanced''' button to open the Radius tools and properties. You will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the Effect Radius</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> Choose one of:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Priority Mark'''
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Get Effect Radius''' icon</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Mark''' whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To manually alter the '''Effect Radius''' value
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To apply a value in the '''Effect Radius Value''' text box (from methods [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Dblue.png|link=]]) to another '''Priority Mark'''
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Copy Radius Value''' icon</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Mark''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Adjust Effect Radius''' button</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Select the '''Priority Mark'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' (to increase the value) or '''Backward''' (to reduce the value)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Priority Mark as the mouse moves (but only one Priority Mark at a time)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=896>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Once you have an Effect Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Priority Marks by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipAddS20"></span>
+=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
+</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepAssigning|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
+<td width=46>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''Assigning Priority Levels to Trains'''=
+'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br>
-<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffb0>
+===Adding a Priority Mark (S20)===
+[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:-
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table border=1>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=250 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Mesh Filter''' icon<br>
+[[image:TrackMeshFilter.png|link=|alt=Track mesh]]
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+<td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td>
+<td>
+<table border=1>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Content Drop-down Box'''<br>
+[[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br>
+Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
+[[image:FilterSelectTrackType.png|link=|alt=Track Objects]]
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=396 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=22>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=374><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+If the '''Assets Palette''' is not shown on the screen, then:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To display palettes:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>open the [[image:SurveyorWindowIcon.png|link=]] '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>&#160;</td>
+<td>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>if the '''Assets Palette''', or any required palette, does not have a tick next to its name then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the name of the palette or on the empty [[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]] box next to its name. This will add a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] and make the palette visible</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+There is a '''Trainz Wiki Page''' specifically covering the '''S20 Palettes''' at<br>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Shortcut&#160;</span><br>
+If you already have a '''Priority Mark''' placed in your route then:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>move the tool pointer over the existing priority marker object and hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key. The object name will appear in a '''ToolTip''' attached to the pointer</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span>&#160;+&#160;<span style="background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span></span> (hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the priority mark to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] To narrow down the filter list, type "mark" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:FilterSelectSearch.png|link=|alt=Text search]]</td>
+<td><br>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]] This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "mark" in the filter list.<br>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:FilterSelectPriorityMark.png|link=|alt=Filtered list]]</td>
+<td valign="middle">[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''AI Routing Priority Marker'''.<br><br>
+If you are not sure about an asset then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on the name to bring up its image and description.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Priority Mark''' on the track.<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=535>[[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>To add a priority mark, or any object, you will need to select the '''Placement Tool'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>To edit a priority mark once it has been placed you will usually use either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add priority marker]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a priority mark:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key) from the '''Tools Palette'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Priority Mark'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>Once placed a '''Priority Mark''' can be easily moved if needed.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG]]</td>
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+To delete a '''Priority Mark''' (or any asset):-
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>select either the:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span>) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Mark'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000>
+<tr valign="top">
 <td>
-* Every locomotive (and its consist) '''must have a Priority Level''' of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> or <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. You cannot assign '''NO''' Priority to a locomotive
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
-* If you do not want some consists to be controlled by Priority Track Markers then assign those consists one of the three levels and do not use Priority Track Markers set to that level</td>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>If you need to rotate the '''Priority Mark''' to face the opposite direction then:-
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>select the Priority Mark and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>from the popup menu select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span> option</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>'''Note:''' the direction it faces has no effect on its operation</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
-Priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> is the default level. Again, these values have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean.<br>
+===Set its Priority Level (S20)===
-For example you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''slow general freight stopping trains'''.<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>The '''Priority Level''' is the '''ONLY''' important property of a '''Priority Mark'''. Its possible values are '''1''', '''2''' and '''3'''.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=900>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkPriority_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set its Priority Level:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key if the object has already been selected)
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>From the popup '''Context Menu''' select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Properties&#160;</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>In the '''Script Properties''' section, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority number</u>''' to cycle through the possible values</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
-<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff>
+===Change Its Name (S20)===
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
+The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not used for any operational purpose.<br>
-----</td>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Priority Mark:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:'''</span><br>
+<td>using either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) the '''Direction Mark''' to be renamed</td>
-# Open the properties window of a locomotive
+</tr>
-# Click the '''Train Priority''' value - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>
+<tr valign="top">
-# Click the '''OK''' (tick) to accept the change
+<td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>in the '''Info Palette''' (you may need to make this palette visible - see the '''Notes:''' for '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;1&#160;</span> above) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> in the '''Name:''' entry box. Enter a name for the '''Priority Mark''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+</table>
-<td colspan="2">
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached both ends of the marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a Priority Mark:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Priority Mark''' to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+The effect of a '''Priority Mark''' only applies between the two junctions on each side of the marker. As long as its radius (default value is 20m) fits between the two junctions it will not affect any other track sections.
+<br>
+The only situation where changing the radius could be important is when the distance between the two junctions is smaller than the marker trigger radius. There is no advantage in increasing the radius beyound its default value.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+===Move a Priority Mark Along the Track (S20)===
+Priority Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Priority Mark:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Priority Mark''' to move it along the track or to another track</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+===Move the Priority Mark Vertically (S20)===
+<table  width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>Priority Marks can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on a marker.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Priority Mark vertically:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>This option is only available with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' - the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Blue&#160;</span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' above the Priority Mark to it up or down</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>If you need to return the '''Priority Mark''' to its original position then:-
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Priority Mark to the track:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+===Move the Priority Mark Horizontally (S20)===
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>Priority Marks can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on a marker.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Priority Mark horizontally:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>This option is only available with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' - the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;Red&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Priority Mark to move it left or right</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Priority Mark to move it forward or back</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>If you need to return the Priority Mark to its original position then:-
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Priority Mark to the track:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the '''Priority Mark''' will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move a Priority Mark Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the '''Priority Mark''' beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+===Assign a Priority Marker to a New Layer (S20)===
+<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>The '''Info Palette''' will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
+[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Priority Mark to a layer:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Lock Layer&#160;</span> button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Unlock Layer&#160;</span> button</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>You will not be allowed to place a track object in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the '''Route Layer Group''' to the '''Session Layer Group''') will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
+* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="stepAssigning"></span>
+='''Assigning Priority Levels to Trains'''=
+</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skipAssignS10|Skip Down]]</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS20|Skip Up]]</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>A higher priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''does not mean'''</span> that one consist is more important than another.  A priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> consist will not be given first access to a junction, for example, or be the first one to depart. The priority levels have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
 ----</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>Every locomotive (and its consist) '''must have a Priority Level''' of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> or <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default priority level''' of every locomotive is '''2'''. You cannot assign '''NO''' Priority to a locomotive</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>Setting the priority level of any wagon in a consist will set the priority level of '''ALL''' the wagons (including the loco) to the same value</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>For example you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''slow general "all stops" freight trains''', or you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''slow general "all stops" freight trains''', it is up to you. These values will not alter the speed or importance of these trains but will only decide which paths they should take.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipAssignS10"></span>
+=='''Surveyor Classic (S10)'''==
+</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skipAssignS20|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepAssigning|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
+<td width=46>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-[[file:PriorityTrain.png|link=]]<br>
+To assign a priority level to a consist.<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a priority level to a consist:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Open the '''Trainz''' Flyout tool (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F7&#160;</span> key)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;?&#160;</span> (Properties button)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on any rolling stock object in the selected consist
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>In '''T:ANE and '''TRS19''':-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Train Priority''' value - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default''' priority level for all consists is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the change</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>In '''Surveyor Classic''' for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''':-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' value to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> button to accept the change</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+[[image:PriorityTrain.png|link=]]<br>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipAssignS20"></span>
+=='''Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
+</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepOperation|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAssignS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
+<td width=46>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''Priority Marker Operation'''=
+'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br>
-<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+To assign a priority level to a consist.<br>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Main Points:</span></td>
+<td width=485>[[image:ConsistContextTool_S20.png|link=|alt=Context tool of a loco]]</td>
+<td>
+<table width=XXX bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table width=XXX-4 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a priority level to a consist:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Priority Track Markers only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
+<td>select either the:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>the '''Free Move Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span> key), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG]]</td>
+<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>Priority Track Markers fool an AI train that has the same priority level into thinking that the path containing the marker is the shortest possible path, even when it is not</td>
+<td>the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If the priority level of the AI train does not match the priority level of the Priority Track Marker, then the AI will '''ignore''' the marker and select its own path which ''may be'' the same one that contains the priority marker</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on any rolling stock object in the selected consist
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will '''ignore''' the Priority Track Marker and find another path</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Context Menu Icon''' (shown in the image on the left or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key) to open up the objects control menu</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>The direction that the Priority Track Marker is pointing has '''NO effect''' on its operation</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Properties&#160;</span> option in the popup menu</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' value to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> button to accept the change</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="stepOperation"></span>
+='''Priority Marker Operation'''=
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAssignS20|Skip Up]]</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAssigning|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepModifying|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below.<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Priority Marks''' only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Priority Marks''' force a AI trains that with the same priority level into taking the path containing the marker</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>AI trains will ignore a path containing a '''Priority Mark''' that does not match its own priority level unless that path is also the shortest available</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will '''ignore''' the '''Priority Mark''' and find another path</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>The direction that the '''Priority Mark''' is pointing has '''NO effect''' on its operation</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>Consider the situations represented in the diagrams below. Three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> as shown. Each is given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. The destination trackmark is shown on the right.<br>
-In '''Figure 1''' three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> as shown. Each is given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. If no Priority Track Markers have been set then all three will take the shortest path assuming there are no blockages.<br>
+In '''Figure 1''' below, no '''Track Priority Markers''' have been set. All three trains will take the shortest path, assuming there are no blockages.<br>
-[[file:PriorityMap_P0.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority NULL]]<br>
+[[image:PriorityMap_P0.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority NULL]]<br>
 <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 1</span><br>
 ----
-In '''Figure 2''' below, a Priority Track Marker has been placed on the top loop line and has been given a priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>. All three trains have been given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. The result will be that the red train will now take the Priority 1 path while the green and yellow trains are unaffected.<br>
+In '''Figure 2''' below, a '''Track Priority Marker''' has been placed on the top loop line and has been given a priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>. The red train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>) will now take the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> path because it will "see" that as being the shortest of the three possible paths. The green and yellow trains (priority levels <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) will still "see" the middle path as the shortest.<br>
-[[file:PriorityMap_P1.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 1]]<br>
+[[image:PriorityMap_P1.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 1]]<br>
 <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 2</span><br>
 ----
-In '''Figure 3''' below, a Priority Track Marker has been placed on the lower loop line and has been given a priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. All three trains have been given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. The result will be that the yellow train will now take the Priority 3 path while the red and green trains are unaffected.<br>
+In '''Figure 3''' below, a '''Track Priority Marker''' has been placed on the lower loop line and has been given a priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. For the same reasons as explained above, the yellow train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) will now take the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> path because it now sees that as the shortest.<br>
-[[file:PriorityMap_P3.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 3]]<br>
+[[image:PriorityMap_P3.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 3]]<br>
 <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 3</span><br>
 ----
-In '''Figure 4''' below, Priority Track Markers have been placed on the upper and lower loop lines and set as shown. All three trains have been given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. The result will be that the red and yellow trains will take their respective loop paths while the green train is unaffected.<br>
+In '''Figure 4''' below, '''Track Priority Markers''' have been placed on the upper and lower loop lines and set as shown. The red and yellow trains will take their respective loop paths while the green train is unaffected.<br>
-[[file:PriorityMap_P13.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 1&3]]<br>
+[[image:PriorityMap_P13.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 1&3]]<br>
 <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 4</span><br>
 ----
-In '''Figure 5''' below, two Priority Track Markers have been placed on the lower loop line and set as shown. All three trains have been given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. The result will be that the green and yellow trains will take the lower loop path while the red train is unaffected.<br>
+An exception, shown in '''Figure 5''' below, will occur when a '''Track Priority Marker''' path has been blocked, for example by another train under AI or manual control. In the figure the lower loop path has been blocked. The red train will take its assigned path, the green train takes its shortest path and yellow train will be forced to take what it "sees" as the next shortest path.<br>
-[[file:PriorityMap_P23.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 2&3]]<br>
+[[image:PriorityMap_P123Blocked.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 2&3 blocked]]<br>
-<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 5</span><br>
+<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 5</span></td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br>
 ----
-In '''Figure 6''' below, Priority Track Markers have been placed on both loop lines and set as shown. All three trains have been given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. The result will be that '''no AI controlled trains''' will take the centre loop path. Remember that the '''Default Priority Level''' of every train is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>.<br>
+An AI controlled train will '''not''' attempt to find an alternative path around a blockage if:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>the <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Drive To</span> driver command is used, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">and</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>the blocked path is the shortest path and has the same priority value as the consist</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+This is the normal operation of the <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Drive To</span> command and is not caused by the '''Track Priority Markers''' or consist priority levels. This situation would occur with or without the use of priority levels and markers.
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+----
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>Another exception, shown in '''Figure 6''' below, will occur when a driver command overrides a '''Track Priority Marker'''. In the figure the yellow train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) has been given the driver command '''Drive To Station''' followed by '''Drive to Trackmark'''. As the station is not on the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> path, that path will be ignored to reach the station and then the trackmark. After stopping at the station the train will '''not''' reverse back onto the main line to then use the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> track.<br>
-[[file:PriorityMap_P123.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 1, 2&3]]<br>
+[[image:PriorityMap_P3Station.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Station]]<br>
 <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 6</span><br>
 ----
-The exception, shown in '''Figure 7''' below, will occur when one or more of the Priority Track Marker paths have been blocked, for example by a consist under AI or manual control. If all three trains have been given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark''' then only the red train will take its assigned path. The green and yellow trains will take the next available free path.<br>
+<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The Special Case of Priority 2</span><br>
+'''Figure 7''' below shows a situation that does not fit the points made above. A '''Track Priority Marker''' has been set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and placed on the lower loop. The green train has been given the command to drive to the trackmark but ignores its assigned priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> path and proceeds via the shortest actual path. Track that has not been assigned a '''Track Priority Marker''' will have a default priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>. In this situation, the green train "sees" two paths that match its priority level so it takes the path that is the actual shorter of the two.<br>
-[[file:PriorityMap_P123Blocked.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 2&3 blocked]]<br>
+[[image:PriorityMap_P2.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - 2]]<br>
 <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 7</span><br>
 ----
-='''Modifying Train Priority Levels'''=
+'''Track Priority Markers''' can also be used to direct trains away from specific paths. '''Figure 8''' below shows how this can be done. A '''Track Priority Marker''' set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> has been positioned on the shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> from using that path - they will see it as the longest available path. A second '''Track Priority Marker''' set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> has been positioned on the 2nd shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> from using that path. The end result is that the green train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>) has only one path available - the longest physical path.<br>
-You can alter the Priority Level of a train during the running of a driver session.
+[[image:PriorityMap_P13a.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - excluding 2]]<br>
+<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 8</span><br>
+----
+The situation shown in '''Figure 8''' above only works up to a point. '''Figure 9''' below shows what will happen when ALL paths are set to a blocking priority level. The green train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>) will ignore all the priority markers and choose its own shortest path. '''Track Priority Markers''' will only make a path '''*look*''' longer or shorter. When all paths have conflicting priorities to an AI train, then the AI will go back to selecting the actual shortest physical path.<br>
-[[file:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Manually in Driver Mode</span><br>
+[[image:PriorityMap_P111.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - all conflicted]]<br>
+<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 9</span><br>
+----
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table NO SKIPS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="stepModifying"></span>
+='''Modifying Train Priority Levels'''=
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Down -->
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Up -->
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepMap|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>The Priority Level of a consist in Driver can be altered manually or automatically</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Manually in Driver</span><br>
 This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse.
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To edit a consists '''Priority Level''' in Driver:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span>&#160;+&#160;<span style="background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span></span> (hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span>) on the locomotive or on any of the wagons in the consist
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;View Details&#160;</span> option from the popup menu</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Depending on your version of '''Trainz''', choose between:-
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td><table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
-<tr>
+<td>'''T:ANE''', '''TRS19''' and '''TRS22''':-
-<td colspan="2">
+<table>
-----</td>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Train Priority''' value - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default''' priority level for all consists is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span></td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:'''</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the change</td>
-# Hold down the '''CTRL''' key and right mouse click on the locomotive or on any of the wagons in the consist
+</tr>
-# Select '''View Details''' from the popup menu
+</table>
-# Click the current priority setting to cycle through the values to the one you want
 </td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
-----</td>
+<td>In '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum''':-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' value to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td>
 </tr>
-</table></td>
-<td><table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:ViewDetails1.png|link=|alt=View Details]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> button to accept the change</td>
 </tr>
-</table></td>
+</table>
-</table><br>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+<td>[[image:ViewDetails1.png|link=|alt=View Details]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
-[[file:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Using a Driver Command</span><br>
+<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span><br>
-This can be done in '''Surveyor''' in the session [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]]'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Driver_Setup_Rule|Driver Setup Rule]]''' or by adding a driver command to the command bar in '''Driver'''.<br>
+[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Using the Session Editor</span><br>
-* Insert the driver command [[file:PageLink2.PNG]] '''[[Driver_Commands_List#Priorityz|Priorityz]]''' into the driver command bar and set it to the new level<br>
+This can be done in '''Surveyor''' in the Session Editor [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Driver_Setup_Rule|Driver Setup Rule]]'''
-Information on adding driver commands can be found in the Trainz Wiki at:-<br>
+<table width=XXX bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-[[file:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table width=XXX-4 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To edit a consists '''Priority Level''' in the Session Editor:-  </td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Open the '''Session Editor''' - this is found as '''Edit Session''' in the '''T:ANE Surveyor Main Menu''' and in the '''TRS19''' (and later version) '''Edit Menu'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Driver Setup Rule''' then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit&#160;</span> button</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Insert the command '''Priorityz''' at the appropriate place in the '''Driver Command Bar''' for the selected Driver and set it to the new level
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>The command '''Priorityz''' must be downloaded from the '''DLS''' and installed in your copy of '''Trainz'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at:-<br>
+* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table NO SKIPS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="stepMap"></span>
+='''Track Priority in Map View'''=
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Down -->
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Up -->
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepModifying|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+In Surveyor when using '''Map View''' or zooming the camera right out, the tracks will be shown colour coded according to their assigned track priority level. If the track layout shown in '''Figure 4''' above, with the priority markers as used in that figure, was shown in '''Map View''' then this would be the result.
+[[image:PriorityMiniMap.png|link=|alt=MiniMap]]<br>
+Tracks that have not been given a priority marker will be shown as dark blue indicating that they have the '''default priority level 2'''.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=729><span id="bottom"></span>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepMap|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
 ----
 ----
-<br>
 ='''Trainz Wiki'''=
-<table cellpadding="4" bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:TrainzWiki.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table width=500 cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=80>[[image:TrainzWiki.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>
 <span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br>
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+</td>
+<td>
+<table width=500 cellpadding=4 bgcolor="aquamarine">
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=50>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Related Links'''</span><br>
+* '''[[How to Use Track Direction Markers]]'''
+* '''[[How to Use Track Markers]]'''
+* '''[[How to Use Track Triggers]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+----
+This page was created by Trainz user '''<span class="plainlinks">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/User:Pware pware]</span>''' in September 2019 and was last updated as shown below.
+----
 [[Category:How-to guides]]