How to Use S20 Tools
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='''The Tools Palette'''= | ='''The Tools Palette'''= | ||
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| + | <td width=22>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
| + | <td width=374><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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| + | If the '''Tools Palette''' is not shown on the screen, then:- | ||
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| + | <td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td> | ||
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| + | <td>1. </td> | ||
| + | <td>open the '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td> | ||
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| + | <td> </td> | ||
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| + | *visible palettes with have ticks next to their names</td> | ||
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| + | <td>2. </td> | ||
| + | <td>'''Left''' click on the item '''Tools Palette'''</td> | ||
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| + | *this will add a tick and make the '''Tools Palette''' visible | ||
| + | *the '''Tools Options Palette''' should also be made visible</td> | ||
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=='''The Brush Tool'''== | =='''The Brush Tool'''== | ||
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| − | <td width=500>The first drop down menu will set the type of brush | + | <td width=500>The first drop down menu will set the '''Brush Target''', the type of brush. The '''Targets''' are:- |
*'''Ground Height''' | *'''Ground Height''' | ||
*'''Ground Texture''' | *'''Ground Texture''' | ||
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| − | <td width=500>When this | + | <td width=500>When this '''Target''' is selected, the second drop down box will display a selection of '''Ground Height''' tools. The choices are:- |
*'''Height Up''' | *'''Height Up''' | ||
*'''Height Down''' | *'''Height Down''' | ||
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| − | The '''Ground Height Tool''' selection will determine which of the standard '''Brush''' controls will be available for use in the '''Tools Options Palette'''. If this palette is not shown then refer to the '''Notes''' at the top of this document. | + | The '''Ground Height Tool''' selection will determine which of the standard '''Brush''' controls will be available for use in the '''Tools Options Palette'''. If this palette is not shown on the screen then refer to the '''Notes''' at the top of this document. |
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span></td> | ||
<td>the brush height (metres)<br> | <td>the brush height (metres)<br> | ||
| − | -3000m to 3000m</td> | + | Range: -3000m to 3000m</td> |
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span></td> | ||
| − | <td>slope<br> | + | <td>slope gradient<br> |
0% = flat, same as '''Plateau''' in '''Classic'''<br> | 0% = flat, same as '''Plateau''' in '''Classic'''<br> | ||
| − | 100% = very steep (but not vertical) | + | 100% = very steep (but '''not''' vertical) |
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=='''The Placement Tool'''== | =='''The Placement Tool'''== | ||
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| − | The '''Eyedropper Tool''' is used to identify | + | The '''Eyedropper Tool''' is used to identify objects that are in the landscape. The objects can be textures, effect layers, scenery, rolling stock, track and track equipment, and splines. |
=='''The Free Move Tool'''== | =='''The Free Move Tool'''== | ||
Revision as of 22:18, 5 January 2023
The information in this Wiki Page applies to Surveyor 2.0 (S20) as found in Trainz Plus.
This document is under development
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The Tools Palette
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The Brush Tool
The Brush Tool is used for painting the landscape. It can:-
When selected, the Brush Tool will show two drop down menu lists. |
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The first drop down menu will set the Brush Target, the type of brush. The Targets are:-
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Ground Height
When this Target is selected, the second drop down box will display a selection of Ground Height tools. The choices are:-
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The Ground Height Tool selection will determine which of the standard Brush controls will be available for use in the Tools Options Palette. If this palette is not shown on the screen then refer to the Notes at the top of this document.
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The Placement Tool
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Keyboard Shortcut: E |
The Placement Tool is used to add assets to the landscape.
The Eyedropper Tool
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Keyboard Shortcut: R |
The Eyedropper Tool is used to identify objects that are in the landscape. The objects can be textures, effect layers, scenery, rolling stock, track and track equipment, and splines.
The Free Move Tool
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Keyboard Shortcut: S |
The Free Move Tool is used to move objects in the landscape.
The Fine Adjustment Tool
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Keyboard Shortcut: D |
The Fine Adjustment Tool is used to make fine adjustments (XYZ axis, rotation, tilt) to objects in the landscape.
The Marquee Tool
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Keyboard Shortcut: F |
The Marquee Tool is used to select areas of the landscape.
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This page was created by Trainz user pware in January 2023 and was last updated as shown below.
