How to Use Environment Tools
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− | The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''TANE''', '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22'''. A video tutorial specific to setting the environmental controls in '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''' can be found at '''[https://n3vgames.typeform.com/to/y4J2Rl TRS19 Environment and Lighting Tutorial]'''<br> | + | <table width=1000> |
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+ | <td>The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''TANE''', '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22'''. A video tutorial specific to setting the environmental controls in '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''' can be found at '''[https://n3vgames.typeform.com/to/y4J2Rl TRS19 Environment and Lighting Tutorial]'''</td> | ||
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+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">In Summary:</span></td> | ||
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<td>The Environment Tools are used to set:- | <td>The Environment Tools are used to set:- | ||
*the '''skybox''' - to configure the cloud cover | *the '''skybox''' - to configure the cloud cover | ||
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− | <td>The '''Time of Day''' is set using Session rules such as [[ | + | <td>The '''Time of Day''' is set using Session rules such as [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Startup_Options_Rule|Startup Option Rule]]''' and [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Time_and_Rate_Rule|Time and Rate Rule]]'''</td> |
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+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In '''Trainz Plus''' the '''Time of Day''' can be changed in '''Driver''' using the '''Session Options Palette'''</td> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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<td>There is no '''Save''' or '''OK''' button on the Environment Tools Window. As soon as you enter or select a setting it will be set. When finished editing simply <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the window '''Off''' button '''BUT make sure you SAVE before exiting Trainz'''</td> | <td>There is no '''Save''' or '''OK''' button on the Environment Tools Window. As soon as you enter or select a setting it will be set. When finished editing simply <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the window '''Off''' button '''BUT make sure you SAVE before exiting Trainz'''</td> | ||
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<td>Seasons (for those assets that show seasons - e.g. snow, leaf colours, etc) are controlled by the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Set Date|Date]]''', [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Set the Snow Altitude|Snow Altitude]]''' (for snow effects) and [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#World Origin|Location (World Origin)]]''' settings</td> | <td>Seasons (for those assets that show seasons - e.g. snow, leaf colours, etc) are controlled by the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Set Date|Date]]''', [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Set the Snow Altitude|Snow Altitude]]''' (for snow effects) and [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#World Origin|Location (World Origin)]]''' settings</td> | ||
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<td>The dates at which the seasons change in '''Trainz''' are:- | <td>The dates at which the seasons change in '''Trainz''' are:- | ||
* '''March 1st''' - Southern Hemisphere '''Fall''' (Autumn), Northern Hemisphere '''Spring''' | * '''March 1st''' - Southern Hemisphere '''Fall''' (Autumn), Northern Hemisphere '''Spring''' | ||
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='''Loading and Saving Environmental Settings'''= | ='''Loading and Saving Environmental Settings'''= | ||
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− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>A newly created '''Route''' will have its environmental settings set to their '''default values'''</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td>A newly created '''Session''' will have its environmental settings set to those of the '''Route'''</td> |
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− | <td>''' | + | <td>Where the '''Route''' and '''Session''' have different saved environmental settings, those in the '''Session''' will be used'''</td> |
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− | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight:700;">In Routes</span></td> | |
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+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When you create a new '''Route''', or load an existing '''Route''' with NO saved '''Environmental''' settings, then the settings used will be the '''default''' values.</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you change any of the '''Environmental''' settings of a '''Route''' then you must also edit the '''Route''' (e.g. change or edit a '''Route''' asset or feature) and save it for those settings to become part of the '''Route'''.</td> | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight:700;">In Sessions</span></td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When you create a new '''Session''', or load an existing '''Session''' with NO saved '''Environmental''' settings, then the '''Session''' will use the settings that are part of the '''Route'''. These could also be the '''default''' settings.</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When you load an existing '''Session''' with saved '''Environmental''' settings, then the settings from the '''Session''' will take priority over any settings that have been saved in the '''Route'''.</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you change any of the '''Environmental''' settings of a '''Session''' then you must also edit the '''Session''' (e.g. change or edit a '''Session''' asset or property) and save it for those settings to become part of the '''Session'''.</td> | ||
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='''The Environment Tool'''= | ='''The Environment Tool'''= | ||
− | Open the '''Environment Tools Editor''' from the '''Surveyor Main Menu''' in '''TANE''' as shown below left or from the '''Surveyor Edit Menu''' in '''TRS19''' and later versions as shown below right.<br> | + | <table width=1000> |
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+ | <td>Open the '''Environment Tools Editor''' from the '''Surveyor Main Menu''' in '''TANE''' as shown below left or from the '''Surveyor Edit Menu''' in '''TRS19''' and later versions as shown below right.</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:EnvironmentLaunch.PNG|link=]] </td> |
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:EnvironmentEditLaunch.png|link=]] </td> |
<td>In all versions select '''Edit Environment'''</td> | <td>In all versions select '''Edit Environment'''</td> | ||
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This will open the ''Environment Properties Window'' as shown below. | This will open the ''Environment Properties Window'' as shown below. | ||
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<td>'''The Clock Dial shown in this tool does NOT set the game time.''' It sets the times at which lighting conditions change</td> | <td>'''The Clock Dial shown in this tool does NOT set the game time.''' It sets the times at which lighting conditions change</td> | ||
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<td>To set the Game Time add the '''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Startup_Options_Rule|Startup Options Rule]]''' or the '''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Time_and_Rate_Rule|Time and Rate Rule]]''' in the '''[[How_to_Use_Session_Editor|Session Editor]]'''</td> | <td>To set the Game Time add the '''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Startup_Options_Rule|Startup Options Rule]]''' or the '''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Time_and_Rate_Rule|Time and Rate Rule]]''' in the '''[[How_to_Use_Session_Editor|Session Editor]]'''</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=485>[[image:EnvironmentControls.PNG|link=]] |
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'''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions have an additional control that adjusts the lighting level, as shown below<br> | '''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions have an additional control that adjusts the lighting level, as shown below<br> | ||
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<td width=729><span id="stepLighting"></span> </td> | <td width=729><span id="stepLighting"></span> </td> | ||
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='''Lighting'''= | ='''Lighting'''= | ||
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<td>The '''Lighting Tools''' control the ambient, sun and water colours. This tool tab is opened by default whenever the '''Environment Editor''' is opened</td> | <td>The '''Lighting Tools''' control the ambient, sun and water colours. This tool tab is opened by default whenever the '''Environment Editor''' is opened</td> | ||
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==Light and Time== | ==Light and Time== | ||
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<td>The dial shown is a 24 hour clock that sets the lighting conditions at selected times of the day and night</td> | <td>The dial shown is a 24 hour clock that sets the lighting conditions at selected times of the day and night</td> | ||
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==='''The Diurnal Cycle'''=== | ==='''The Diurnal Cycle'''=== | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
*<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Diurnal Cycle''' button to set the clock running through the full 24 hour cycle in just 30 seconds | *<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Diurnal Cycle''' button to set the clock running through the full 24 hour cycle in just 30 seconds | ||
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==='''The Time of Day'''=== | ==='''The Time of Day'''=== | ||
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<td>You can select a specific time by dragging the clock pointer arm to the corresponding position on the clock dial.</td> | <td>You can select a specific time by dragging the clock pointer arm to the corresponding position on the clock dial.</td> | ||
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<td>The scene shown in Surveyor will display the lighting conditions that correspond to the time shown on the clock</td> | <td>The scene shown in Surveyor will display the lighting conditions that correspond to the time shown on the clock</td> | ||
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The ring around the dial contains a number of green dots.<br> | The ring around the dial contains a number of green dots.<br> | ||
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<td>Each dot is a '''Control Point''' that sets the specific '''Red''', '''Green''' and '''Blue''' colour values, and other lighting features, at the time shown on the clock</td> | <td>Each dot is a '''Control Point''' that sets the specific '''Red''', '''Green''' and '''Blue''' colour values, and other lighting features, at the time shown on the clock</td> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
*<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on one of the green points around the ring | *<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on one of the green points around the ring | ||
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The '''control point''' will be highlighted and the '''RGB Wheels''' will display '''one set''' of '''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">R</span>'''ed '''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">G</span>'''reen and '''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">B</span>'''lue values that have been set at that point | The '''control point''' will be highlighted and the '''RGB Wheels''' will display '''one set''' of '''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">R</span>'''ed '''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">G</span>'''reen and '''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">B</span>'''lue values that have been set at that point | ||
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− | <td>'''Each colour value can be altered by dragging its needle point to a new position around the dial.''' Each new position will change the balance between the 3 colours and will alter the lighting displayed in the scene at that particular time.</td> | + | <td>>'''Each colour value can be altered by dragging its needle point to a new position around the dial.''' Each new position will change the balance between the 3 colours and will alter the lighting displayed in the scene at that particular time.</td> |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
*<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''control point''' for the time that you want to edit | *<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''control point''' for the time that you want to edit | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
*<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''control point''' for the time that you want to edit | *<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''control point''' for the time that you want to edit | ||
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===='''Water Colour'''==== | ===='''Water Colour'''==== | ||
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− | <td>This '''Water Colour''' control only affects the colour of the water created using the '''Add Water''' tools (for '''Classic''' or '''Legacy Water''') in the '''Topology''' menu ( | + | <td>This '''Water Colour''' control only affects the colour of the water created using the '''Add Water''' tools (for '''Classic''' or '''Legacy Water''') in the '''Topology''' menu (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F1 </span> key in '''Surveyor Classic'''). It has no effect on the colour of water created as '''Water Layers''' used in '''TRS19 SP4''' and later versions.</td> |
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<td>'''Water Colour values set for one control point become the values for ALL the control points''' | <td>'''Water Colour values set for one control point become the values for ALL the control points''' | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
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<table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span></td> | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span></td> | ||
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<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width="25">[[ | + | <td width="25">[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>Setting all three colours to the same values will produce monotones from '''Black''' to '''White''' with 254 different shades of gray between those two tones.<br><br> | + | <td>Setting all three colours to the same values will produce monotones from '''Black''' to '''White''' with 254 different shades of gray between those two tones.<br> |
− | <table cellpadding=2 | + | <br> |
+ | <table bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>You can quickly set all three dials to the exact same value by a <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Shift </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Left Click</span> on a dial position on ''any one of the three dials''.</td> | <td>You can quickly set all three dials to the exact same value by a <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Shift </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Left Click</span> on a dial position on ''any one of the three dials''.</td> | ||
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<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=332 align="center">'''R = 0; G = 0; B = 0'''</td> |
− | <td width= | + | <td width=332 align="center">'''R = 128; G = 128; B = 128'''</td> |
− | <td width= | + | <td width=332 align="center">'''R = 255; G = 255; B = 255'''</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td align="center">[[image:EnvironmentAmbientColour01.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>[[ | + | <td align="center">[[image:EnvironmentAmbientColour02.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>[[ | + | <td align="center">[[image:EnvironmentAmbientColour03.PNG|link=]]</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td align="right"><br>'''Ambient'''<br><br>'''Sun'''</td> | <td align="right"><br>'''Ambient'''<br><br>'''Sun'''</td> | ||
− | <td align="center">[[ | + | <td align="center">[[image:Environment0600.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td align="center">[[ | + | <td align="center">[[image:Environment0700.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td align="center">[[ | + | <td align="center">[[image:Environment1000.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td align="center">[[ | + | <td align="center">[[image:Environment1200.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td align="center">[[ | + | <td align="center">[[image:Environment1800.png|link=]]</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=496> | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=496> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<td colspan="2">Starting with pure Blue<br> | <td colspan="2">Starting with pure Blue<br> | ||
'''R = 0; G = 0; B = 255'''</td> | '''R = 0; G = 0; B = 255'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:BlueMix02.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td colspan="2">Add pure Green to make the colour Cyan<br> | <td colspan="2">Add pure Green to make the colour Cyan<br> | ||
'''R = 0; G = 255; B = 255'''</td> | '''R = 0; G = 255; B = 255'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:BlueMix03.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td colspan="2">Scale back (darken) the Green<br> | <td colspan="2">Scale back (darken) the Green<br> | ||
'''R = 0; G = 155; B = 255'''</td> | '''R = 0; G = 155; B = 255'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:BlueMix04.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td colspan="2">Scale back a bit more<br> | <td colspan="2">Scale back a bit more<br> | ||
'''R = 0; G = 128; B = 255'''</td> | '''R = 0; G = 128; B = 255'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:BlueMix05.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td colspan="2">Add some Red<br> | <td colspan="2">Add some Red<br> | ||
'''R = 75; G = 128; B = 255''' | '''R = 75; G = 128; B = 255''' | ||
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==='''TRS19/Trainz Plus/TRS22 Lighting Level Control'''=== | ==='''TRS19/Trainz Plus/TRS22 Lighting Level Control'''=== | ||
− | In '''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions users have an additional control that is placed next to the '''Ambient''', '''Sun''' and '''Water''' colour boxes. This sets the overall brightness or lighting level for each control point. | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>In '''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions users have an additional control that is placed next to the '''Ambient''', '''Sun''' and '''Water''' colour boxes. This sets the overall brightness or lighting level for each control point.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | [[ | + | [[image:EnvironmentControlsTS19.PNG|link=]] |
</td> | </td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
Select a control point, then:- | Select a control point, then:- | ||
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==Resetting the Lighting Conditions== | ==Resetting the Lighting Conditions== | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>All the lighting colour settings can be reset back to the '''Trainz''' default colours.</td> | <td>All the lighting colour settings can be reset back to the '''Trainz''' default colours.</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:EnvironmentReset.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
*<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Color Reset''' button, then either:- | *<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Color Reset''' button, then either:- | ||
− | **<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[ | + | **<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the reset, or |
− | **<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[ | + | **<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] icon to reject the reset</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
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==Adding a New Control Point== | ==Adding a New Control Point== | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>'''New control points can be added to the clock dial'''</td> | <td>'''New control points can be added to the clock dial'''</td> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=200>[[ | + | <td width=200>[[image:EnvironmentAddControlPoint.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table width=800> | <table width=800> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=50>[[ | + | <td width=50>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td width=350><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td width=350><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
− | #<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Add''' button [[ | + | #<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Add''' button [[image:EnvironmentAddPointButton.PNG|link=]] |
#<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the ring at the place where the new '''control point''' is to be located | #<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the ring at the place where the new '''control point''' is to be located | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
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==Deleting a Control point== | ==Deleting a Control point== | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>Existing '''control points''' can be deleted</td> | <td>Existing '''control points''' can be deleted</td> | ||
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<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:EnvironmentDeletePoint.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table width=800> | <table width=800> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=50>[[ | + | <td width=50>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td width=350><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td width=350><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
− | #<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Delete''' button [[ | + | #<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Delete''' button [[image:EnvironmentDeletePointButton.PNG|link=]] |
#<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''control point''' to be deleted | #<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''control point''' to be deleted | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
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==Moving a Control point== | ==Moving a Control point== | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>Existing '''control points''' can be moved</td> | + | <td>>Existing '''control points''' can be moved</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:EnvironmentMoveControlPoint.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table width=800> | <table width=800> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=50>[[ | + | <td width=50>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td width=350><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td width=350><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
− | #<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Move''' button [[ | + | #<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Move''' button [[image:EnvironmentMovePointButton.PNG|link=]] |
#<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''control point''' to be moved and either:- | #<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''control point''' to be moved and either:- | ||
::*<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> the point to its new position around the ring, or | ::*<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> the point to its new position around the ring, or | ||
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==The Skybox== | ==The Skybox== | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>The Skybox sets the sky colours in three different regions of the sky at the selected time of day, as shown in the extreme example below</td> | <td>The Skybox sets the sky colours in three different regions of the sky at the selected time of day, as shown in the extreme example below</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=400>[[image:EnvironmentSkyColours.PNG|400px|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table bgcolor=#000000> | <table bgcolor=#000000> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
#Select a '''control point''' for a specific time of day | #Select a '''control point''' for a specific time of day | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td>Do you need an '''Overcast Sky''' for your scene? | <td>Do you need an '''Overcast Sky''' for your scene? | ||
#For each daylight control point set each '''Skybox''' region (top, middle, bottom) to shades of gray (see '''Mixing Colours''' above). | #For each daylight control point set each '''Skybox''' region (top, middle, bottom) to shades of gray (see '''Mixing Colours''' above). | ||
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==Fog Control== | ==Fog Control== | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>This controls the level of "fog" in the scene</td> | <td>This controls the level of "fog" in the scene</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | ||
− | [[ | + | [[image:EnvironmentFogSlider.PNG|link=]]<br> |
#Select a '''control point''' for a specific time of day | #Select a '''control point''' for a specific time of day | ||
#Move the slider to the required position | #Move the slider to the required position | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=729><span id="stepLocation"></span> </td> | <td width=729><span id="stepLocation"></span> </td> | ||
− | <td width=46>[[ | + | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepLighting|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepWeather|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
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='''Location'''= | ='''Location'''= | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>The '''Location Tools''' control the geographic and date (season) data for the Route and Session. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Left Click</span> on the '''Location''' tab icon to open the '''Location Tool Controls'''</td> | <td>The '''Location Tools''' control the geographic and date (season) data for the Route and Session. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Left Click</span> on the '''Location''' tab icon to open the '''Location Tool Controls'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:EnvironmentLocation.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
==Set Date== | ==Set Date== | ||
− | The top section is a standard calendar selection tool that allows you to set the month and the day of the month. The only effect this has in '''Trainz''' is to set, with the geographic coordinates, the season of the year. | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The top section is a standard calendar selection tool that allows you to set the month and the day of the month. The only effect this has in '''Trainz''' is to set, with the geographic coordinates, the season of the year.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | |
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table cellpadding=2 | + | <table bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>'''The entered date can be saved in the Route, the Session or both depending on whether you are editing the Route or the Session or both</td> | <td>'''The entered date can be saved in the Route, the Session or both depending on whether you are editing the Route or the Session or both</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>You '''must''' make a change to an object in a '''Route Layer''' or a '''Session Layer''' for the date change to be recorded as part of the Route or the Session (or both) | <td>You '''must''' make a change to an object in a '''Route Layer''' or a '''Session Layer''' for the date change to be recorded as part of the Route or the Session (or both) | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | |||
<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
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The middle section is the '''World Origin Tool''' and sets the geographic location, including the altitude, of the route using a '''World Origin''' marker that is only visible in Surveyor. | The middle section is the '''World Origin Tool''' and sets the geographic location, including the altitude, of the route using a '''World Origin''' marker that is only visible in Surveyor. | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>Setting the '''World Origin''' does NOT set regional features such as which side of the road the cars drive on. Use the '''Route Editor - Region''' setting for that</td> | <td>Setting the '''World Origin''' does NOT set regional features such as which side of the road the cars drive on. Use the '''Route Editor - Region''' setting for that</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>The '''World Origin''' is always part of a '''Route''', not part of a '''Session'''</td> | <td>The '''World Origin''' is always part of a '''Route''', not part of a '''Session'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:EnvironmentOriginAdd.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
#Move the Surveyor view to the location where you want the marker to be placed | #Move the Surveyor view to the location where you want the marker to be placed | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:EnvironmentWorldOrigin.PNG|link=]]<br>The '''World Origin''' marker</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td>Once it has been placed, the marker can be moved by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> or a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span>. After adding the marker it should be edited to add geographic data.</td> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Go to world origin''' icon to move the Surveyor screen so that it is centred on the '''World Origin''' marker. | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Go to world origin''' icon to move the Surveyor screen so that it is centred on the '''World Origin''' marker. | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Edit world origin''' icon to set or edit the '''World Origin''' data. See '''Editing the World Origin''' below. | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Edit world origin''' icon to set or edit the '''World Origin''' data. See '''Editing the World Origin''' below. | ||
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==Editing the World Origin== | ==Editing the World Origin== | ||
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<td>Enter the geographic data for the world origin. | <td>Enter the geographic data for the world origin. | ||
*Latitude and Longitude in degrees and minutes (with seconds added as the decimal fraction of the minutes - '''10'30"''' would be entered as '''10.50''') | *Latitude and Longitude in degrees and minutes (with seconds added as the decimal fraction of the minutes - '''10'30"''' would be entered as '''10.50''') | ||
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*Altitude in '''metres'''. This, with the '''Snowline''' setting, will affect the appearance of assets that have a snow effect layer | *Altitude in '''metres'''. This, with the '''Snowline''' setting, will affect the appearance of assets that have a snow effect layer | ||
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<td>The '''Latitude''' determines the sun angle and, with the '''Date''', the '''season''' of the year.</td> | <td>The '''Latitude''' determines the sun angle and, with the '''Date''', the '''season''' of the year.</td> | ||
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<td>Setting a high latitude value North or South will NOT change the times of sunrise or sunset. They are fixed at 06:00 and 18:00.</td> | <td>Setting a high latitude value North or South will NOT change the times of sunrise or sunset. They are fixed at 06:00 and 18:00.</td> | ||
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The '''Reset''' button sets all values to their defaults. | The '''Reset''' button sets all values to their defaults. | ||
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− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[ | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the entered data<br> |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[ | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] icon to reject the entered data |
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==Deleting the World Origin== | ==Deleting the World Origin== | ||
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<td>There is no delete button for the '''World Origin''' marker, but you can still delete it</td> | <td>There is no delete button for the '''World Origin''' marker, but you can still delete it</td> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
#Open the '''Objects Tool''' in the Surveyor screen | #Open the '''Objects Tool''' in the Surveyor screen | ||
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==Traffic Control== | ==Traffic Control== | ||
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<td>This tool simply turns the road traffic '''ON''' and '''OFF'''</td> | <td>This tool simply turns the road traffic '''ON''' and '''OFF'''</td> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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*only works on roads that have been designed to use road traffic (not ''all'' roads support traffic) | *only works on roads that have been designed to use road traffic (not ''all'' roads support traffic) | ||
*does not set the road traffic characteristics - the number and types of vehicles, which side of the road is used. These features are set in the '''Route Editor - Region''' by assigning a '''Region''' to the route. Details on how to create and assign a '''Region''' asset can be found in the | *does not set the road traffic characteristics - the number and types of vehicles, which side of the road is used. These features are set in the '''Route Editor - Region''' by assigning a '''Region''' to the route. Details on how to create and assign a '''Region''' asset can be found in the | ||
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− | [[ | + | [[image:EnvironmentTrafficOff.PNG|link=]]</td> |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | ||
*<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the car icon to '''enable''' and '''disable''' traffic</td> | *<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the car icon to '''enable''' and '''disable''' traffic</td> | ||
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<td width=729><span id="stepWeather"></span> </td> | <td width=729><span id="stepWeather"></span> </td> | ||
− | <td width=46>[[ | + | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepLocation|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#bottom|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td> |
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</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
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='''Weather and Water'''= | ='''Weather and Water'''= | ||
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<td>The '''Weather and Water Tools''' control the weather (sky, weather type, wind, snow) and water surface data for the Route and Session. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Left Click</span> on the '''Weather and Water''' tab icon to open the '''Weather and Water Tool Controls'''</td> | <td>The '''Weather and Water Tools''' control the weather (sky, weather type, wind, snow) and water surface data for the Route and Session. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Left Click</span> on the '''Weather and Water''' tab icon to open the '''Weather and Water Tool Controls'''</td> | ||
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− | <td>To set the '''Water Colour''', refer to the [[ | + | <td>To set the '''Water Colour''', refer to the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Setting the Lighting Conditions|Setting the Lighting Conditions]]''' section above</td> |
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==Set the Sky== | ==Set the Sky== | ||
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<td>This sets the basic sky and cloud characteristics</td> | <td>This sets the basic sky and cloud characteristics</td> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | ||
*<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Sky Title''' (Cloud Cover) to select from a drop down list of sky types, or | *<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Sky Title''' (Cloud Cover) to select from a drop down list of sky types, or | ||
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==Set the Weather== | ==Set the Weather== | ||
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<td>This sets some very basic weather conditions. The set conditions will be constant throughout the running of a Session.</td> | <td>This sets some very basic weather conditions. The set conditions will be constant throughout the running of a Session.</td> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | ||
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Move the slider to set the weather between '''Rain''' and '''Snow'''</td> | Move the slider to set the weather between '''Rain''' and '''Snow'''</td> | ||
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There are '''Session Rules''' that also control the weather, including changeable weather conditions.<br> | There are '''Session Rules''' that also control the weather, including changeable weather conditions.<br> | ||
− | Check the Trainz Wiki Session Rules list at [[ | + | Check the Trainz Wiki Session Rules list at [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[Session_Rules_By_Categories_With_Properties#Weather_Rules|Session Rules - Weather]]''' |
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==Wind Strength== | ==Wind Strength== | ||
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<td>This setting only effects '''SpeedTrees'''</td> | <td>This setting only effects '''SpeedTrees'''</td> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | ||
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Move the slider to set the wind strength between zero (left) and maximum (right) | Move the slider to set the wind strength between zero (left) and maximum (right) | ||
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==Set the Water Surface== | ==Set the Water Surface== | ||
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<td>This sets the water surface effects for '''Legacy Water''' only. It does not apply to '''Water Effect Layers'''</td> | <td>This sets the water surface effects for '''Legacy Water''' only. It does not apply to '''Water Effect Layers'''</td> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Settings:'''</span><br> | ||
*<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Water Surface''' to select from a drop down list of surface effects, or | *<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Water Surface''' to select from a drop down list of surface effects, or | ||
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==Set the Snow Altitude== | ==Set the Snow Altitude== | ||
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− | <td>This sets the altitude at which objects with snow effects will display | + | <td>This sets the altitude at which objects built with snow effects will display snow. It has no effect on objects created without this feature</td> |
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Enter the altitude, in metres, at which snow can appear.</td> | Enter the altitude, in metres, at which snow can appear.</td> | ||
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br> | <span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br> |
Revision as of 21:12, 21 August 2023
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22. A video tutorial specific to setting the environmental controls in TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22 can be found at TRS19 Environment and Lighting Tutorial |
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Loading and Saving Environmental Settings
A newly created Route will have its environmental settings set to their default values | |
A newly created Session will have its environmental settings set to those of the Route | |
Where the Route and Session have different saved environmental settings, those in the Session will be used |
In Routes | |
When you create a new Route, or load an existing Route with NO saved Environmental settings, then the settings used will be the default values. | |
If you change any of the Environmental settings of a Route then you must also edit the Route (e.g. change or edit a Route asset or feature) and save it for those settings to become part of the Route. | |
In Sessions | |
When you create a new Session, or load an existing Session with NO saved Environmental settings, then the Session will use the settings that are part of the Route. These could also be the default settings. | |
When you load an existing Session with saved Environmental settings, then the settings from the Session will take priority over any settings that have been saved in the Route. | |
If you change any of the Environmental settings of a Session then you must also edit the Session (e.g. change or edit a Session asset or property) and save it for those settings to become part of the Session. |
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The Environment Tool
Open the Environment Tools Editor from the Surveyor Main Menu in TANE as shown below left or from the Surveyor Edit Menu in TRS19 and later versions as shown below right. |
In all versions select Edit Environment |
This will open the Environment Properties Window as shown below.
The Clock Dial shown in this tool does NOT set the game time. It sets the times at which lighting conditions change | |
To set the Game Time add the Startup Options Rule or the Time and Rate Rule in the Session Editor |
TRS19 and later Trainz versions have an additional control that adjusts the lighting level, as shown below |
Lighting
The Lighting Tools control the ambient, sun and water colours. This tool tab is opened by default whenever the Environment Editor is opened |
Light and Time
The dial shown is a 24 hour clock that sets the lighting conditions at selected times of the day and night |
The Time of Day
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Setting the Lighting Conditions
Colour Control Points
The ring around the dial contains a number of green dots.
Each dot is a Control Point that sets the specific Red, Green and Blue colour values, and other lighting features, at the time shown on the clock |
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Types of Lighting
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The 3 boxes below the colour wheels and next to the Sky box show the colour effects created for each type of lighting at the selected time.
Ambient Colour
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Sun Colour
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Water Colour
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Water Effect Layer
In TRS19 SP4 and later a new method of adding water to a route was introduced - as an Effect Layer. The original method, now called Legacy Water, can still be used in a route but it is NOT recommended that both water methods (Legacy and Effect Layer) are used in the same route. |
TRS19 SP4
The water colour for the Water Effect Layer is set by altering the colour for the Top Skybox.
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See The Skybox below for more details.
Trainz Plus and TRS22
The major changes to water introduced in these versions are:- | |
multiple water layers can be added to a route | |
each water layer has its own colour built into its properties (i.e. not part of the Skybox colours) |
Mixing Colours
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TRS19/Trainz Plus/TRS22 Lighting Level Control
In TRS19 and later Trainz versions users have an additional control that is placed next to the Ambient, Sun and Water colour boxes. This sets the overall brightness or lighting level for each control point. |
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Resetting the Lighting Conditions
All the lighting colour settings can be reset back to the Trainz default colours. |
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Adding a New Control Point
New control points can be added to the clock dial |
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Deleting a Control point
Existing control points can be deleted |
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Moving a Control point
>Existing control points can be moved |
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The Skybox
The Skybox sets the sky colours in three different regions of the sky at the selected time of day, as shown in the extreme example below |
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Fog Control
This controls the level of "fog" in the scene |
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Location
The Location Tools control the geographic and date (season) data for the Route and Session. Left Click on the Location tab icon to open the Location Tool Controls |
Set Date
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Set World Origin
The middle section is the World Origin Tool and sets the geographic location, including the altitude, of the route using a World Origin marker that is only visible in Surveyor.
Setting the World Origin does NOT set regional features such as which side of the road the cars drive on. Use the Route Editor - Region setting for that | |
The World Origin is always part of a Route, not part of a Session |
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The World Origin marker |
Once it has been placed, the marker can be moved by a Left Click and Drag or a Left Click. After adding the marker it should be edited to add geographic data. |
Left Click on the Go to world origin icon to move the Surveyor screen so that it is centred on the World Origin marker. |
Left Click on the Edit world origin icon to set or edit the World Origin data. See Editing the World Origin below. |
Editing the World Origin
Enter the geographic data for the world origin.
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Deleting the World Origin
There is no delete button for the World Origin marker, but you can still delete it |
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Traffic Control
This tool simply turns the road traffic ON and OFF |
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Weather and Water
The Weather and Water Tools control the weather (sky, weather type, wind, snow) and water surface data for the Route and Session. Left Click on the Weather and Water tab icon to open the Weather and Water Tool Controls | |
To set the Water Colour, refer to the Setting the Lighting Conditions section above |
Set the Sky
The box below the sky title will give a preview of the selected sky. Set the Weather
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Wind Strength
This setting only effects SpeedTrees |
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Set the Water Surface
This sets the water surface effects for Legacy Water only. It does not apply to Water Effect Layers |
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Set the Snow Altitude
This sets the altitude at which objects built with snow effects will display snow. It has no effect on objects created without this feature |
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This page was created by Trainz user pware in July 2018 and was last updated as shown below.