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Driver is the module which allows you to drive and operate trains and explore a "Route" by selecting (or creating) a "Session". You can enter Driver by using the Select Route tile on the main menu.

Each Driver Session is set up by the author. A very powerful feature in Trainz is that if you don't like the trains chosen, or want to add or remove objectives, it is a very simple process to edit a session to create a version customized to your particular tastes.

Screen Layout

The screen layout for Driver is as shown above. Various elements will change slightly during gameplay depending on the state of the simulation, however the overall layout remains consistent. Driving controls are toward the bottom of the screen, camera controls are on the left, the main menu button is on the top left and other utility buttons are on the top right. Each area is discussed in detail below.

Driver Main Menu

At the top left of the Driver screen is a "pause" icon button, which pauses the game (in single player only) and displays the Driver Main Menu. The following options are available from this menu:

• "Back to Game" - Dismisses the menu and returns you to the game.
• "Options" - Displays the game options dialog.
• "Account Details" - Allows editing of the Planet Auran account details.
• "Achievements" - Shows the list of achievements, including the current progress toward further achievements.
• "Save Game" - Saves the current Driver Session. Saved sessions may be accessed later from within the Select Route menu.
• "Find Object" - Allows you to find a named object on the route.
• "Exit Driver" - Exits the current game and returns to the Main Menu. The game will offer to save any progress made in the current session.

Camera Controls

Camera Mode Buttons

Depending on the current state of the game, there may be up to three camera control buttons on left side of the screen. These buttons are, from top to bottom:

• "Move Camera" - Tap this button to enter "move" mode. Drag anywhere on the 3D world to move the camera. If the camera was attached to a train, this will cause the camera to become detached from the train. This button is not available while using an interior camera view. If a lineside camera was active, manually adjusting the camera will swap to a free-roaming view. If the button is held instead of tapped, you can make a quick multi-touch adjustment to camera position without changing modes.
• "Rotate Camera" - Tap this button to enter "rotate" mode. Drag anywhere on the 3D world to rotate the camera without changing the center of focus. If the camera was attached to a train, it will remain attached. This button is not visible while using an interior camera view, as "rotate" mode is always active. If a lineside camera was active, manually adjusting the camera will swap to a free-roaming view. If the button is held instead of tapped, you can make a quick multi-touch adjustment to camera position without changing modes.
• "Return to Train" - Tap this button to return the camera view to the train which you are currently controlling. Where applicable, the train that you are controlling may be adjusted using the Driver Menu (see below.)

Multitouch Gestures

In both camera adjustment modes, pinching will zoom the camera. At extreme distance, the camera will automatically adjust to face directly downward, and the view will transition between the local 3D view and a "minimap" overview.

In both camera adjustment modes, sliding two fingers vertically will cause the camera to tilt up or down, changing the angle of the horizon.

In the "move" camera mode, rotating two fingers in place on the screen will cause the camera to rotate around its point of focus.

Camera Views

Tapping on the "Camera View" icon button allows selection between the following camera view:

• Cab interior view - View the 3D world from the perspective of the Driver.
• Chase view - Attach the camera to the currently controlled train.
• Lineside view - Automatically select from cameras that are built into the route or session, where applicable. Not all routes and sessions have lineside cameras. Where no lineside cameras are available near the currently controlled train, the game will effectively use "chase view" instead.
• Free roaming view - Adjust the camera position and orientation manually. No attempt is made by the game to keep the currently controlled train in view. This mode is automatically selected whenever a manual adjustment is made which cannot be satisfied by the previously selected camera view. The "return to train" icon button will become visible while in this mode if you have a currently controlled train to return to.

You can tap on a train vehicle at any time to attach the camera view to that specific train vehicle.

Simple Controls

Simple "DCC" controls.

Cab Controls

More complicated "cab" controls.

Information Panel

An information panel which relays the state of the next signal, the current speed, the current speed limit, approaching limit changes, and the current time or score.

Decoupling

In order to decouple vehicles from your current train, you must enter decouple mode. This is achieved as follows:

1. Tap the user interface mode toggle at the bottom of the screen to cycle interface modes until you see the decouple icon.

2. Tap the decouple icon at the bottom right of the screen to enter decouple mode.

3. The camera will now rotate to the side of the train, coupling icons will show, and buttons will display at the left and right of the screen to move along the train. Move along the train and tap the appropriate coupler icons to lock or unlock the desired couplers.

4. Tap the decouple icon at the bottom right of the screen to exit decouple mode. Optionally tap the user interface mode toggle to return to the driving controls.

Coupler icons which show in grey cannot be adjusted- this may be prevented by the current driving session, or may be the result of a simulated mechanical failure on your train due to excessive driving force.

QuickDrive

Changing Drivers

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