How to Use Track Priority Markers
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+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track Priority Marks''' are purple coloured track markers that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''. They are used to direct '''specific''' trains under '''AI''' control through the track section where they are placed</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>They only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''direction''' that the marker is pointing has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track Priority Marks''' are used with '''Priority Levels''' that are assigned to each train</td> | ||
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='''What are Track Priority Markers?'''= | ='''What are Track Priority Markers?'''= | ||
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+ | <td>'''Track Priority Markers''' are track markers that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>''' | + | <td>They match the '''Priority Level''' assigned to AI consists with the level assigned to the marker on the track to decide if the consist is allowed to use that section of track</td> |
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>'''Priority Levels''' have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific AI trains to force them through selected sections of track (the sections are defined as the track between consecutive junctions)</td> |
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+ | <td>'''Priority Marks''' are used to assign different levels of '''Priority''' to track sections. Trains under AI control that have:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
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+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the same '''Priority Level''' as the track will, under normal conditions'''‡''', be directed along that track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a different '''Priority Level''' as the track will, under normal conditions'''‡''', be directed away from that track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2>'''‡''' assuming that there are no conflicting driver commands or movements</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A better way of thinking about the meaning of '''Priority''' is to use the word '''Preference''' instead of "Priority". '''Preference''' indicates a '''choice''' between different paths while '''Priority''' is often mistakenly taken to mean importance</td> | ||
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+ | <td width=300>[[image:PriorityMarkImage.png|300px|link=]]</td> | ||
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+ | ='''Route or Session?'''= | ||
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+ | <td>'''Priority Marks''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td> | ||
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+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Placing '''Priority Marks''' 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</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Placing '''Priority Marks''' in a '''Session layer''' means that they will only be available in that Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different '''Priority Marks''' in each Session</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:-<br> | ||
+ | * '''[[How to Use Layers]]''' | ||
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='''Adding a Track Priority Marker'''= | ='''Adding a Track Priority Marker'''= | ||
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+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | A Priority Marker has one important property:- | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td>its '''Priority Level''' ('''1''', '''2''' or '''3''') which is used to decide which consists can move along the track containing the marker</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | ...and one lesser property:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>its '''Trigger Effect Radius'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The direction that a Priority Marker is pointing has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation. Likewise, its name is not required for any operation but can be useful for locating it in a route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | =='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''== | ||
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+ | ===Adding a Priority Marker (S10)=== | ||
+ | |||
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+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=250>[[image:PriorityMarker1.png|link=]]</td> | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Priority Marker:-</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <td>Open the '''Tracks Tool''' Flyout or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F4 </span> key</td> |
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− | #. | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | |
− | #. Click on the track location where the priority marker is to be placed | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Trackmark button''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span> key</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> + </span> '''Add''' button - it may already be selected - or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> A </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the priority marker is to be placed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>This will place the Track Priority Marker on the track and open its properties window.<br> | ||
+ | [[image:PriorityMarker2.png|750px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the default '''Priority''' value shown to select one <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> or <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. Each <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> will cycle to the next value</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
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− | + | <td>Immediately after the Priority Marker has been placed its properties window will appear. You can:- | |
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Set the '''Priority Level''' for the Priority Marker,</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Enter a '''Name''' for the Priority Marker, and</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>if needed, select a '''Layer''' and a '''Bound Layer''' - see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use layers]]''' for the details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
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− | < | + | ===Set the Priority Marker Effect Radius (S10)=== |
+ | |||
+ | 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> | ||
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− | <td> | + | <td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached both ends of the 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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+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="middle"> | ||
+ | <td width=400>[[image:TrackMarkRadiusTools.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
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+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a Priority Marker Effect Radius:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In the '''Track Tools''' flyout, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Advanced''' button to open the Radius tools and properties. You will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the Effect Radius</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> Choose one of:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Priority Marker''' | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Get Effect Radius''' icon</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Marker''' 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> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To manually alter the '''Effect Radius''' value | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <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 '''Priority Marker''' | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Copy Radius Value''' icon</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Marker''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Adjust Effect Radius''' button</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the '''Priority Marker'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' (to increase the value) or '''Backward''' (to reduce the value)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Priority Marker as the mouse moves (but only one Priority Marker at a time)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=900> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=896> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Once you have an Effect Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Priority Marks by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skipAddS20"></span> | ||
+ | =='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepAssigning|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
− | =''' | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>'''Surveyor 2.0''' is only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===Adding a Priority Marker (S20)=== | ||
− | + | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Filter Palette''' either:- | |
+ | <table width=1100> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=790> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table border=1> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <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> | ||
+ | [[image:FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected_S20.png|link=]] | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table border=1> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <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> | ||
+ | [[image:FilterPaletteNoIconSelected_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | ||
+ | [[image:FilterSelectTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]] | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span> If you already have a '''Priority Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>move the tool pointer over the existing priority 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> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</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 priority marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=396 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=22>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=374><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | If the '''Filter Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette''' are not shown on the screen, then:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To display palettes:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the [[image:SurveyorWindowIcon.png|link=]] '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <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> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | There is a '''Trainz Wiki Page''' specifically covering the '''S20 Palettes''' at<br>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "priority" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchPriority_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "priority" in their names or descriptions.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''AI Routing Priority Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset but in this case there is only a single match for the search.<br> | ||
+ | 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> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</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> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Priority Marker''' on the track.<br> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkAdd_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=520 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=516 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Track Mark:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</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> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <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 '''Priority Marker'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Once placed a '''Priority Marker''' can be easily moved if needed.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=520 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=516 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | To delete a '''Priority Marker''' (or any asset):- | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select either the:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span>) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span>)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Marker'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you need to rotate the '''Priority Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:- | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the Priority Marker then <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)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>from the popup menu select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>'''Note:''' the direction it faces has no effect on its operation</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===Set its Priority Level (S20)=== | ||
− | [[ | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Priority Level''' is the '''ONLY''' important property of a '''Priority Marker'''. Its possible values are '''1''', '''2''' and '''3'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=900> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkPriority_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set its Priority Level:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><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 if the object has already been selected) | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>From the popup '''Context Menu''' select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Properties </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In the '''Script Properties''' section, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority number</u>''' to cycle through the possible values</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | = | + | ===Change Its Name (S20)=== |
− | <table | + | The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not used for any operational purpose.<br> |
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2><span style="font- | + | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Priority Marker:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <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 '''Direction Mark''' to be renamed</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <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 '''Priority Marker''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Set its Effect Radius (S20)=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached both ends of the 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> |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td> |
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a Priority Marker:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <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 '''Priority Marker''' to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius'''</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | The effect of a '''Priority Marker''' only applies between the two junctions on each side of the marker. As long as its radius (default value is 20m) fits between the two junctions it will not affect any other track sections. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | The only situation where changing the radius could be important is when the distance between the two junctions is smaller than the marker trigger radius. There is no advantage in increasing the radius beyound its default value.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | ===Move a Priority Marker Along the Track (S20)=== | ||
− | + | Priority Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br> | |
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Priority Marker:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <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 '''Priority Marker''' to move it along the track or to another track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | + | ===Move the Priority Marker Vertically (S20)=== | |
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td>Priority Marks 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 a marker.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Priority Marker vertically:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This option is only available with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' - the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;"> D </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <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 Priority Marker to it up or down</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you need to return the '''Priority Marker''' to its original position then:- | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Priority Marker to the track:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the object and open (<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)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | + | ===Move the Priority Marker Horizontally (S20)=== | |
− | + | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Priority Marks 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 a marker.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | [[ | + | <table width=1000> |
− | ''' | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Priority Marker horizontally:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This option is only available with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' - the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;"> D </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <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 Priority Marker to move it left or right</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <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 Priority Marker to move it forward or back</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you need to return the Priority Marker to its original position then:- | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Priority Marker to the track:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the object and open (<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)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the '''Priority Marker''' will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move a Priority Marker Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the '''Priority Marker''' beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===Assign a Priority Marker to a New Layer (S20)=== | ||
− | + | <table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>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.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Priority Marker to a layer:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Lock Layer </span> button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Unlock Layer </span> button</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You will not be allowed to place a track object in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the '''Route Layer Group''' to the '''Session Layer Group''') will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br> | ||
+ | * '''[[How to Use Layers]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepAssigning"></span> | ||
+ | ='''Assigning Priority Levels to Trains'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skipAssignS10|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS20|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
− | [[ | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
− | ''' | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A higher priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''does not mean'''</span> that one consist is more important than another. A priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> consist will not be given first access to a junction, for example, or be the first one to depart. The priority levels have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Every locomotive (and its consist) '''must have a Priority Level''' of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> or <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default priority level''' of every locomotive is '''2'''. You cannot assign '''NO''' Priority to a locomotive</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Setting the priority level of any wagon in a consist will set the priority level of '''ALL''' the wagons (including the loco) to the same value</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>For example you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''slow general "all stops" freight trains''', or you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''slow general "all stops" freight trains''', it is up to you. These values will not alter the speed or importance of these trains but will only decide which paths they should take.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skipAssignS10"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Surveyor Classic (S10)'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skipAssignS20|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepAssigning|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
− | + | To assign a priority level to a consist.<br> | |
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a priority level to a consist:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Trainz''' Flyout tool (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F7 </span> key)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> ? </span> (Properties button)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on any rolling stock object in the selected consist | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>In '''T:ANE and '''TRS19''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Train Priority''' value - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default''' priority level for all consists is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the change</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>In '''Surveyor Classic''' for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' value to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save Changes </span> button to accept the change</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | [[image:PriorityTrain.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skipAssignS20"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepOperation|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAssignS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
− | + | '''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br> | |
− | ''' | + | |
− | + | To assign a priority level to a consist.<br> | |
− | [[ | + | <table width=1000> |
− | ''' | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td width=485>[[image:ConsistContextTool_S20.png|link=|alt=Context tool of a loco]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=XXX bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=XXX-4 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a priority level to a consist:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select either the:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''Free Move Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span> key), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span> key)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on any rolling stock object in the selected consist | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Context Menu Icon''' (shown in the image on the left or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to open up the objects control menu</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Properties </span> option in the popup menu</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' value to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save Changes </span> button to accept the change</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepOperation"></span> | ||
+ | ='''Priority Marker Operation'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAssignS20|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAssigning|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepModifying|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Priority Marks''' only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Priority Marks''' force a AI trains that with the same priority level into taking the path containing the marker</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>AI trains will ignore a path containing a '''Priority Marker''' that does not match its own priority level unless that path is also the shortest available</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will '''ignore''' the '''Priority Marker''' and find another path</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The direction that the '''Priority Marker''' is pointing has '''NO effect''' on its operation</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Consider the situations represented in the diagrams below. Three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> as shown. Each is given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. The destination trackmark is shown on the right.<br> | ||
− | + | In '''Figure 1''' below, no '''Track Priority Markers''' have been set. All three trains will take the shortest path, assuming there are no blockages.<br> | |
− | '''Figure | + | |
− | =''' | + | [[image:PriorityMap_P0.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority NULL]]<br> |
+ | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 1</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | In '''Figure 2''' below, a '''Track Priority Marker''' has been placed on the top loop line and has been given a priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>. The red train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>) will now take the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> path because it will "see" that as being the shortest of the three possible paths. The green and yellow trains (priority levels <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) will still "see" the middle path as the shortest.<br> | ||
− | + | [[image:PriorityMap_P1.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 1]]<br> | |
+ | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 2</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | In '''Figure 3''' below, a '''Track Priority Marker''' has been placed on the lower loop line and has been given a priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. For the same reasons as explained above, the yellow train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) will now take the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> path because it now sees that as the shortest.<br> | ||
− | [[ | + | [[image:PriorityMap_P3.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 3]]<br> |
+ | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 3</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | In '''Figure 4''' below, '''Track Priority Markers''' have been placed on the upper and lower loop lines and set as shown. The red and yellow trains will take their respective loop paths while the green train is unaffected.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[image:PriorityMap_P13.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 1&3]]<br> | ||
+ | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 4</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | An exception, shown in '''Figure 5''' below, will occur when a '''Track Priority Marker''' path has been blocked, for example by another train under AI or manual control. In the figure the lower loop path has been blocked. The red train will take its assigned path, the green train takes its shortest path and yellow train will be forced to take what it "sees" as the next shortest path.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[image:PriorityMap_P123Blocked.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 2&3 blocked]]<br> | ||
+ | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 5</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | An AI controlled train will '''not''' attempt to find an alternative path around a blockage if:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Drive To</span> driver command is used, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">and</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the blocked path is the shortest path and has the same priority value as the consist</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | This is the normal operation of the <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Drive To</span> command and is not caused by the '''Track Priority Markers''' or consist priority levels. This situation would occur with or without the use of priority levels and markers. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Another exception, shown in '''Figure 6''' below, will occur when a driver command overrides a '''Track Priority Marker'''. In the figure the yellow train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) has been given the driver command '''Drive To Station''' followed by '''Drive to Trackmark'''. As the station is not on the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> path, that path will be ignored to reach the station and then the trackmark. After stopping at the station the train will '''not''' reverse back onto the main line to then use the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> track.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[image:PriorityMap_P3Station.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Station]]<br> | ||
+ | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 6</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The Special Case of Priority 2</span><br> | ||
+ | '''Figure 7''' below shows a situation that does not fit the points made above. A '''Track Priority Marker''' has been set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and placed on the lower loop. The green train has been given the command to drive to the trackmark but ignores its assigned priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> path and proceeds via the shortest actual path. Track that has not been assigned a '''Track Priority Marker''' will have a default priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>. In this situation, the green train "sees" two paths that match its priority level so it takes the path that is the actual shorter of the two.<br> | ||
+ | [[image:PriorityMap_P2.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - 2]]<br> | ||
+ | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 7</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | '''Track Priority Markers''' can also be used to direct trains away from specific paths. '''Figure 8''' below shows how this can be done. A '''Track Priority Marker''' set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> has been positioned on the shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> from using that path - they will see it as the longest available path. A second '''Track Priority Marker''' set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> has been positioned on the 2nd shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> from using that path. The end result is that the green train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>) has only one path available - the longest physical path.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[image:PriorityMap_P13a.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - excluding 2]]<br> | ||
+ | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 8</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | The situation shown in '''Figure 8''' above only works up to a point. '''Figure 9''' below shows what will happen when ALL paths are set to a blocking priority level. The green train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>) will ignore all the priority markers and choose its own shortest path. '''Track Priority Markers''' will only make a path '''*look*''' longer or shorter. When all paths have conflicting priorities to an AI train, then the AI will go back to selecting the actual shortest physical path.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[image:PriorityMap_P111.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - all conflicted]]<br> | ||
+ | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 9</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table NO SKIPS --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepModifying"></span> | ||
+ | ='''Modifying Train Priority Levels'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> <!-- Skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> <!-- Skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepMap|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The Priority Level of a consist in Driver can be altered manually or automatically</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Manually in Driver</span><br> | ||
This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse. | This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse. | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To edit a consists '''Priority Level''' in Driver:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span></span> (hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span>) on the locomotive or on any of the wagons in the consist | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> View Details </span> option from the popup menu</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Depending on your version of '''Trainz''', choose between:- | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><table | + | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | < | + | <td>'''T:ANE''', '''TRS19''' and '''TRS22''':- |
− | <td | + | <table> |
− | ----</td> | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Train Priority''' value - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default''' priority level for all consists is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the change</td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | </table> | |
− | + | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | --- | + | <td>In '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum''':- |
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' value to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save Changes </span> button to accept the change</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | </table></td> | + | </table> |
− | </table>< | + | </td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:ViewDetails1.png|link=|alt=View Details]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span><br> | |
− | + | [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Using the Session Editor</span><br> | |
− | [[ | + | This can be done in '''Surveyor''' in the Session Editor [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Driver_Setup_Rule|Driver Setup Rule]]''' |
− | + | <table width=XXX bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=XXX-4 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To edit a consists '''Priority Level''' in the Session Editor:- </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Session Editor''' - this is found as '''Edit Session''' in the '''T:ANE Surveyor Main Menu''' and in the '''TRS19''' (and later version) '''Edit Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Driver Setup Rule''' then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit </span> button</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Insert the command '''Priorityz''' at the appropriate place in the '''Driver Command Bar''' for the selected Driver and set it to the new level | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The command '''Priorityz''' must be downloaded from the '''DLS''' and installed in your copy of '''Trainz'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Information on adding driver commands can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at:-<br> | ||
+ | * '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table NO SKIPS --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepMap"></span> | ||
+ | ='''Track Priority in Map View'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> <!-- Skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> <!-- Skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepModifying|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | In Surveyor when using '''Map View''' or zooming the camera right out, the tracks will be shown colour coded according to their assigned track priority level. If the track layout shown in '''Figure 4''' above, with the priority markers as used in that figure, was shown in '''Map View''' then this would be the result. | ||
+ | [[image:PriorityMiniMap.png|link=|alt=MiniMap]]<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Tracks that have not been given a priority marker will be shown as dark blue indicating that they have the '''default priority level 2'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=729><span id="bottom"></span> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepMap|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | |||
− | |||
='''Trainz Wiki'''= | ='''Trainz Wiki'''= | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td> |
+ | <table width=500 cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=80>[[image:TrainzWiki.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
<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> | ||
− | *'''<span class=" | + | *'''<span class="plain;s">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo How to Guides]</span>''' |
*'''[[Driver Commands List]]''' | *'''[[Driver Commands List]]''' | ||
*'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]''' | *'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]''' | ||
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+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=500 cellpadding=4 bgcolor="aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Related Links'''</span><br> | ||
+ | * '''[[How to Use Track Direction Markers]]''' | ||
+ | * '''[[How to Use Track Markers]]''' | ||
+ | * '''[[How to Use Track Triggers]]''' | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:38, 11 September 2024
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.
[edit] What are Track Priority Markers? |
Track Priority Markers are track markers that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor | |
They match the Priority Level assigned to AI consists with the level assigned to the marker on the track to decide if the consist is allowed to use that section of track | |
Priority Levels have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific AI trains to force them through selected sections of track (the sections are defined as the track between consecutive junctions) |
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[edit] Route or Session? |
Priority Marks 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:- |
[edit] Adding a Track Priority Marker |
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[edit] In Surveyor Classic (S10) |
[edit] Adding a Priority Marker (S10)
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Immediately after the Priority Marker has been placed its properties window will appear. You can:-
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[edit] Set the Priority Marker 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 both ends of the 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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[edit] In Surveyor 2.0 (S20) |
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[edit] Adding a Priority Marker (S20)
In the Filter Palette either:-
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In the Assets Palette to narrow down the filter list, type "priority" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box
Both pallets shown docked |
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Place the Priority Marker on the track.
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[edit] Set its Priority Level (S20)
The Priority Level is the ONLY important property of a Priority Marker. Its possible values are 1, 2 and 3. |
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[edit] Change Its Name (S20)
The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not used for any operational purpose.
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[edit] Set its Effect Radius (S20)
The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached both ends of the 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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[edit] Move a Priority Marker Along the Track (S20)
Priority Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.
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[edit] Move the Priority Marker Vertically (S20)
Priority Marks 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 a marker. |
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[edit] Move the Priority Marker Horizontally (S20)
Priority Marks 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 a marker. |
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[edit] Assign a Priority Marker to a New 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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[edit] Assigning Priority Levels to Trains |
A higher priority level does not mean that one consist is more important than another. A priority 1 consist will not be given first access to a junction, for example, or be the first one to depart. The priority levels have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean. |
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For example you could assign priority 1 to express trains and 3 to slow general "all stops" freight trains, or you could assign priority 3 to express trains and 1 to slow general "all stops" freight trains, it is up to you. These values will not alter the speed or importance of these trains but will only decide which paths they should take. |
[edit] Surveyor Classic (S10) |
To assign a priority level to a consist.
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[edit] Surveyor 2.0 (S20) |
Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available for Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.
To assign a priority level to a consist.
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[edit] Priority Marker Operation |
Priority Marks only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains | |
Priority Marks force a AI trains that with the same priority level into taking the path containing the marker | |
AI trains will ignore a path containing a Priority Marker that does not match its own priority level unless that path is also the shortest available | |
If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will ignore the Priority Marker and find another path | |
The direction that the Priority Marker is pointing has NO effect on its operation |
Consider the situations represented in the diagrams below. Three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of 1, 2 and 3 as shown. Each is given the driver command Drive to Trackmark or Navigate to Trackmark. The destination trackmark is shown on the right. In Figure 1 below, no Track Priority Markers have been set. All three trains will take the shortest path, assuming there are no blockages.
In Figure 2 below, a Track Priority Marker has been placed on the top loop line and has been given a priority level of 1. The red train (priority level 1) will now take the priority 1 path because it will "see" that as being the shortest of the three possible paths. The green and yellow trains (priority levels 2 and 3) will still "see" the middle path as the shortest.
In Figure 3 below, a Track Priority Marker has been placed on the lower loop line and has been given a priority level of 3. For the same reasons as explained above, the yellow train (priority level 3) will now take the priority 3 path because it now sees that as the shortest.
In Figure 4 below, Track Priority Markers have been placed on the upper and lower loop lines and set as shown. The red and yellow trains will take their respective loop paths while the green train is unaffected.
An exception, shown in Figure 5 below, will occur when a Track Priority Marker path has been blocked, for example by another train under AI or manual control. In the figure the lower loop path has been blocked. The red train will take its assigned path, the green train takes its shortest path and yellow train will be forced to take what it "sees" as the next shortest path.
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Another exception, shown in Figure 6 below, will occur when a driver command overrides a Track Priority Marker. In the figure the yellow train (priority level 3) has been given the driver command Drive To Station followed by Drive to Trackmark. As the station is not on the priority 3 path, that path will be ignored to reach the station and then the trackmark. After stopping at the station the train will not reverse back onto the main line to then use the priority 3 track.
The Special Case of Priority 2 Track Priority Markers can also be used to direct trains away from specific paths. Figure 8 below shows how this can be done. A Track Priority Marker set to priority level 1 has been positioned on the shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level 2 and 3 from using that path - they will see it as the longest available path. A second Track Priority Marker set to priority level 3 has been positioned on the 2nd shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level 1 and 2 from using that path. The end result is that the green train (priority level 2) has only one path available - the longest physical path.
The situation shown in Figure 8 above only works up to a point. Figure 9 below shows what will happen when ALL paths are set to a blocking priority level. The green train (priority level 2) will ignore all the priority markers and choose its own shortest path. Track Priority Markers will only make a path *look* longer or shorter. When all paths have conflicting priorities to an AI train, then the AI will go back to selecting the actual shortest physical path.
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[edit] Modifying Train Priority Levels |
The Priority Level of a consist in Driver can be altered manually or automatically |
Manually in Driver
This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse.
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Using the Session Editor
This can be done in Surveyor in the Session Editor Driver Setup Rule
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Information on adding driver commands can be found on the Trainz Wiki Page at:- |
[edit] Track Priority in Map View |
In Surveyor when using Map View or zooming the camera right out, the tracks will be shown colour coded according to their assigned track priority level. If the track layout shown in Figure 4 above, with the priority markers as used in that figure, was shown in Map View then this would be the result.
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