How to Use Track Direction Markers
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− | <td>'''Track Direction | + | <td>'''Track Direction Markers''' are yellow coloured markers that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''</td> |
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− | ='''What are Track Direction | + | ='''What are Track Direction Markers?'''= |
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<td>While '''Track Marks''' can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the '''Driver Commands''' in the form of '''Drive Via''' commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work.<br> | <td>While '''Track Marks''' can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the '''Driver Commands''' in the form of '''Drive Via''' commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work.<br> | ||
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− | '''Direction | + | '''Direction Markers''' can perform some of the same work without needing to be added to the command lists of the drivers. Their disadvantage is that '''Direction Markers''' will affect all AI controlled trains while '''Track Marks''' will only affect those AI trains where they appear in the driver command lists.<br> |
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− | '''Direction | + | '''Direction Markers''' force AI drivers to follow a particular path. They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains.</td> |
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− | <td>Direction | + | <td>'''Direction Markers''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td> |
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− | <td>Placing '''Direction | + | <td>Placing '''Direction Markers''' 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. |
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− | <td>Placing '''Direction | + | <td>Placing '''Direction Markers''' in a '''Session layer''' means that they will only be available in that particular Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different '''Direction Markers''' in each Session. |
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− | ='''Adding a | + | ='''Adding a Direction Marker'''= |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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− | The only important property of a '''Direction | + | The only important property of a '''Direction Marker''' is the direction it is pointing. This is the direction that all '''AI controlled trains''' will be forced to take. |
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− | ===Adding a Direction | + | ===Adding a Direction Marker (S10)=== |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Direction Marker''':-</td> |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the item named ''' | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the item named '''Direction Marker''' in the asset list</td> |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the Direction Marker is to be placed</td> |
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− | <td colspan=2>If necessary, you can adjust the position of the | + | <td colspan=2>If necessary, you can adjust the position of the Direction Marker by dragging it along the track using the '''Move''' tool</td> |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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− | To edit a '''Direction | + | To edit a '''Direction Marker''' after it has been placed you will need to manually open its Properties Window to:- |
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− | <td>enter a '''Name''' for the Direction | + | <td>enter a '''Name''' for the Direction Marker, and</td> |
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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> | 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> | + | The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker. |
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− | <td>The '''Effect Radius''' | + | <td> |
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+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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+ | The '''Effect Radius''' has no effect on the operation of a '''Direction Marker''' but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td> | ||
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a Direction | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a Direction Marker Effect Radius:-</td> |
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− | <td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing | + | <td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing Direction Mark |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the Direction 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> |
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− | <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 | + | <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 Direction Marker |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the Direction Marker that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td> |
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− | <td>Select the '''Direction | + | <td>Select the '''Direction Marker'''</td> |
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− | <td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Direction | + | <td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Direction Marker as the mouse moves (but only one Direction Marker at a time)</td> |
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− | <td>Once you have an Effect Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Direction | + | <td>Once you have an Effect Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Direction Markers by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above |
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=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== | =='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== | ||
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'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br> | '''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br> | ||
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− | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the ''' | + | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Filter Palette''' either:- |
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− | <td width= | + | <td width=340 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Objects''' icon<br> |
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− | <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 | + | <td width=340 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> |
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Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | ||
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− | <td>if | + | <td>if 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> |
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<td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span><br> | <td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span><br> | ||
− | If you already have a '''Direction | + | If you already have a '''Direction Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td> |
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− | <td>move the tool pointer over the existing | + | <td>move the tool pointer over the existing Direction Marker object and hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key. The object name will appear in a '''ToolTip''' attached to the pointer</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td>while holding down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the Direction Marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td> |
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− | + | [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "direction" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br> | |
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− | <td>'''Track | + | <td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "direction" in their names or descriptions.</td> |
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− | <td>'''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''Direction Marker''' or '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br> |
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− | If you are not sure about an | + | 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.<br> |
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− | <td> | + | <td>When you select any asset in the '''Assets Palette''' list it will automatically select the '''Placement Tool''' so the next <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> in your '''Trainz World''' will add that asset to your '''Trainz World'''</td> |
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+ | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the selected '''Direction Marker''' on the track.<br> | ||
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Direction | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Direction Marker:-</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td>If, for some reason, the '''Placement Tool''' has not been selected then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Placement Tool''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> E </span> key</td> |
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− | <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 '''Direction | + | <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 '''Direction Marker'''</td> |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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− | To delete a '''Direction | + | To delete a '''Direction Marker''' (or any object):- |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Direction | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Direction Marker'''</td> |
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− | The direction that the | + | The direction that the Direction Marker points is its '''ONLY''' important property.<br> |
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− | <td>select the Direction | + | <td>select the Direction Marker 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;"> T </span> key). From the popup '''Context Menu''' select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span> option</td> |
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===Change its Name (S20)=== | ===Change its Name (S20)=== | ||
− | The name of the | + | The name of the Direction Marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose. |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Direction | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Direction Marker:-</td> |
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <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 | + | <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 Marker to be renamed</td> |
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− | <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;"> 1 </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 | + | <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;"> 1 </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 Direction Marker and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> |
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− | <td>The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the | + | <td>The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction 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> |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a Direction | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a Direction Marker:-</td> |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Green Dot''' next to the | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Green Dot''' next to the Direction Marker to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius''' |
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+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>For the best results when adjusting the '''Effect Radius''' of any track object, move your camera POV (point of view) to directly '''above''' the object</td> | ||
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− | Direction | + | Direction Markers can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br> |
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− | <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 | + | <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 Direction Marker to move it along the track or to another track</td> |
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− | <td>Direction | + | <td>Direction Markers 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 the Direction Marker.</td> |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Direction | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Direction Marker vertically:-</td> |
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− | <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;"> Blue </span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' above the Direction | + | <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;"> Blue </span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' above the Direction Marker to it up or down</td> |
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− | <td>If you need to return the '''Direction | + | <td>If you need to return the '''Direction Marker''' to its original position then:- |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Direction | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Direction Marker to the track:-</td> |
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− | ===Move the Direction | + | ===Move the Direction Marker Horizontally (S20)=== |
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− | <td>Direction | + | <td>Direction Markers 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 the Direction Marker.</td> |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Direction | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Direction Marker horizontally:-</td> |
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− | <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;"> Red </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Direction | + | <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;"> Red </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Direction Marker to move it left or right</td> |
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− | <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;"> Green </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Direction | + | <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;"> Green </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Direction Marker to move it forward or back</td> |
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− | <td>If you need to return the | + | <td>If you need to return the Direction Marker to its original position then:- |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Direction Marker to the track:-</td> |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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− | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the | + | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the Direction Marker will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move a Direction Marker Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the Direction Marker beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.</td> |
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− | ===Assign a Direction | + | ===Assign a Direction Marker to Another Layer (S20)=== |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Direction | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Direction Marker to a layer:-</td> |
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− | <td>'''Track Direction | + | <td>'''Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td> |
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− | <td>Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A | + | <td>Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A Direction Marker (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track.</td> |
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− | <td>In '''Figure 2''' below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the '''Direction | + | <td>In '''Figure 2''' below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the '''Direction Markers'''.</td> |
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− | <td>'''Direction | + | <td>'''Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI'''<br> |
− | In '''Figure 4''' below, the | + | In '''Figure 4''' below, the Direction Marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the '''Direction Markers''', is ignored. Placing a Direction Marker is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available.</td> |
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+ | * '''[[How to Use Track Markers]]''' | ||
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Revision as of 12:48, 28 July 2024
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.
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What are Track Direction Markers? |
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Route or Session? |
Direction Markers 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 Direction Marker |
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In Surveyor Classic (S10) |
Adding a Direction Marker (S10)
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Set its 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 to both ends of the Direction Marker.
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In Surveyor 2.0 (S20) |
Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.
Adding a Direction Marker (S20)
In the Filter Palette either:-
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In the Assets Palette to narrow down the filter list, type "direction" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box
Both pallets shown docked |
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Place the selected Direction Marker on the track.
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Set the Marker Direction (S20)
The direction that the Direction Marker points is its ONLY important property.
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Change its Name (S20)
The name of the Direction Marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.
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Set its Effect Radius (S20)
The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction 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. |
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Move the Direction Marker Along the Track (S20)
Direction Markers can be moved along the track or to other tracks.
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Move the Direction Marker Vertically (S20)
Direction Markers 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 the Direction Marker. |
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Move the Direction Marker Horizontally (S20)
Direction Markers 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 the Direction Marker. |
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Assign a Direction Marker to Another 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Direction Marker Operation |
Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains | |
If the set path is blocked, then the AI will NOT attempt to find another path | |
A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available |
Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A Direction Marker (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track. |
In Figure 1 below, The train approaches the junction at the start of the one way section. |
Figure 1
In Figure 2 below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the Direction Markers. |
Figure 2
In Figure 3 below, the loop line has been blocked by another train. The moving train will attempt to use the loop line but it will be halted and will not attempt to find another path. |
Figure 3
Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI In Figure 4 below, the Direction Marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the Direction Markers, is ignored. Placing a Direction Marker is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available. |
Figure 4
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