How to Use Track Triggers
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*Click the link '''''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here to set</span>''''' (shown left) and either | *Click the link '''''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here to set</span>''''' (shown left) and either | ||
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+ | *click on the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to exit the '''Message Popup Rule''' and return to the '''Session Editor'''<br> | ||
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*Add a consist to your layout a short distance from the track trigger (but further away than its radius), save the Surveyor Session, and then test in '''Driver Mode'''</td> | *Add a consist to your layout a short distance from the track trigger (but further away than its radius), save the Surveyor Session, and then test in '''Driver Mode'''</td> | ||
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Another example of using the '''Trigger Check Rule''' can be found in the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' [[file:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use Message Popup Rule (Applications)]]'''. | Another example of using the '''Trigger Check Rule''' can be found in the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' [[file:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use Message Popup Rule (Applications)]]'''. | ||
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The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19 and Trainz Plus.
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What are Track Triggers?
Track triggers are track markers that are invisible in Driver Mode but visible in Surveyor Mode. They are used to activate Session Rules and some Driver Commands |
Track triggers can be programmed to respond when a train (any train or a specific train) passes over them in Driver Mode. The response comes from executing a set of Session Rules that have been attached to a Trigger Check Rule (or a similar rule) or a Driver Command that is monitoring the track trigger.
Shown at left is a Track Trigger placed on a track in Surveyor Mode. It is NOT visible in Driver Mode. The "5.00m" shown below the trigger name is the trigger detection radius |
Route or Session?
Track Triggers can be placed in a Route layer or in a Session layer |
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Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:- |
Adding a Track Trigger
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Configuring a Track Trigger
As soon as a new track trigger has been placed, its properties window will open on the screen. It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active layer.
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Name the Trigger:
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(Optional) Set the Trigger Detection Radius:
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Creating a Track Trigger Event
Track trigger events are handled by the Trigger Check Rule (or a similar rule) which is added to a Session in the Session Editor.
More information on the Trigger Check Rule can be found on the Trainz Wiki Rules Page at:- |
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Open the Session Editor:
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Add the Trigger Check Rule:
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Open the Trigger Check Rule Properties:
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Configure the Rule:
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Select the Trigger:
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Adding an Instruction to the Trigger Event
To test your trigger event you will need to add at least one rule.
Adding a Child Rule
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Add A Message Popup Rule:
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Indent the Popup Message Rule:
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Configuring the Message and Testing
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Open the Message Popup Rule for Editing:
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Configure the Message:
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(Optional) Add a Message Icon:
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Test the Trigger:
Another example of using the Trigger Check Rule can be found in the Trainz Wiki Page How to Use Message Popup Rule (Applications).
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Alternatives to the Trigger Check Rule
There are other rules that can be used in place of the Trigger Check Rule and triggers. A few possibilities are listed below:- |
- Directional Trigger Check Rule - identical to the Trigger Check Rule but adds the ability to test the train direction. Requires the use of a special Directional Trigger. For an example of its use see the Trainz Wiki Page Controlling Signals in Sessions.
- Trackside Check Rule - very similar to the Trigger Check Rule but provides some different options.
- Navigation Points (see the How to Guides link below) are more complex but provide more advanced controls and options.
- Multiple Resource Check Rule - monitors and acts on changes in multiple industry or multiple wagon resource (commodity) levels.
- Resource Verify Rule - monitors and acts on changes in a single industry or wagon resource (commodity) level.
- Timecheck Rule - triggers an event at a set time.
There is a driver command that can be used in place of the Trigger Check Rule. |
- Wait For Trigger - forces an AI controlled train to wait until a specified trigger has been activated by another train.
Related Links
Trainz Wiki
More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz |
This page was created by Trainz user pware in May 2018 and was last updated as shown below.