How to Use Track Direction Markers
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The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''TANE''', '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22'''. | The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''TANE''', '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22'''. | ||
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+ | <td>'''Track Direction Markers''' are yellow coloured markers that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''</td> | ||
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− | <td> | + | <td>They are "One Way" signs that force trains under AI control to travel in a specific direction through the track section where they are placed</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td>They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains</td> |
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− | While '''Track Marks''' can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the '''Driver Commands''' in the form of '''Drive Via''' commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work | + | <table width=1000> |
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+ | <td>While '''Track Marks''' can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the '''Driver Commands''' in the form of '''Drive Via''' commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work.<br> | ||
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+ | '''Direction Markers''' can perform some of the same work without needing to be added to the command lists of the drivers. Their disadvantage is that '''Direction Markers''' will affect all AI controlled trains while '''Track Marks''' will only affect those AI trains where they appear in the driver command lists.<br> | ||
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+ | '''Direction Markers''' force AI drivers to follow a particular path. They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains.</td> | ||
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+ | <td width=300>[[image:DirectionMarkImage.png|300px|link=]]</td> | ||
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='''Route or Session?'''= | ='''Route or Session?'''= | ||
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− | <td>'''Direction Markers can be placed in a Route | + | <td>'''Direction Markers''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td> |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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<td>Placing '''Direction Markers''' in a '''Route layer''' (e.g. in the same layer as the track) means that they will be available in '''all Sessions''' created using that particular Route. | <td>Placing '''Direction Markers''' in a '''Route layer''' (e.g. in the same layer as the track) means that they will be available in '''all Sessions''' created using that particular Route. | ||
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− | <td>Placing '''Direction Markers''' 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 '''Direction Markers''' in each Session. | + | <td>Placing '''Direction Markers''' in a '''Session layer''' means that they will only be available in that particular Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different '''Direction Markers''' in each Session. |
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<td>Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:-<br> | <td>Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:-<br> | ||
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]''' | * '''[[How to Use Layers]]''' | ||
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− | <td width=46>[[ | + | ='''Adding a Direction Marker'''= |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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− | + | The only important property of a '''Direction Marker''' is the direction it is pointing. This is the direction that all '''AI controlled trains''' will be forced to take. | |
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+ | =='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''== | ||
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+ | ===Adding a Direction Marker (S10)=== | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Direction Marker''':-</td> | ||
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− | <td><span style="font- | + | <td>Open the '''Track 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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− | + | <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> | |
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the item named '''Direction Marker''' in the asset list</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[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> | ||
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+ | <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 Direction Marker is to be placed</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>if it is not facing the right direction then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Rotate Trackmark''' button or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> R </span> key</td> | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2>If necessary, you can adjust the position of the Direction Marker by dragging it along the track using the '''Move''' tool</td> | ||
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+ | </table> | ||
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+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | To edit a '''Direction Marker''' after it has been placed you will need to manually open its Properties Window to:- | ||
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+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>enter a '''Name''' for the Direction Marker, and</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <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> | ||
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+ | The direction that it faces is its only important property</td> | ||
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− | == | + | ===Set its 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> | |
− | [[image: | + | The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker. |
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+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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+ | The '''Effect Radius''' has no effect on the operation of a '''Direction Marker''' but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td> | ||
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+ | <td width=400>[[image:TrackMarkRadiusTools.png|link=]]</td> | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a Direction Marker Effect Radius:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <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> | ||
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+ | <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> | ||
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+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing Direction Mark | ||
+ | <table> | ||
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+ | <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 Direction Mark whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)</td> | ||
+ | </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 Direction Marker | ||
+ | <table> | ||
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+ | <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 Direction 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 '''Direction 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 Direction Marker as the mouse moves (but only one Direction Marker at a time)</td> | ||
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+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
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+ | <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 Direction Markers by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above | ||
+ | </td> | ||
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+ | =='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== | ||
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+ | '''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br> | ||
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+ | ===Adding a Direction Marker (S20)=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Filter Palette''' either:- | ||
+ | <table width=1100> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=790> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
<table border=1> | <table border=1> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=340 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Objects''' icon<br> |
− | [[image: | + | [[image:FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected_S20.png|link=]] |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<table border=1> | <table border=1> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] | + | <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: | + | [[image:FilterPaletteNoIconSelected_S20.png|link=]]<br> |
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | ||
− | [[image: | + | [[image:FilterSelectTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]] |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>If | + | <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 '''Direction Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | #''' | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | [[image: | + | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td>move the tool pointer over the existing Direction Marker object and hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key. The object name will appear in a '''ToolTip''' attached to the pointer</td> | ||
+ | </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 Direction 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> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | </td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=396 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <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> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] | + | [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "direction" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br> |
<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchDirection_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td> |
− | + | <td> | |
+ | <br> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td valign=" | + | <td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "direction" 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 '''Direction Marker''' or '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br> | ||
+ | [[image:AssetsFilterPaletteSearchDirectionScrolled_S20.png|link=]] | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | 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"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <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> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | </td> | + | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Direction Marker''' on the track.<br> | + | |
+ | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the selected '''Direction Marker''' on the track.<br> | ||
+ | |||
<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DirectionmarkAdd_S20.png|link=| | + | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkAdd_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 add a Direction Marker:-</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>[[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 '''Direction Marker'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <table width=520 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 | + | <table width=516 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | To delete a '''Direction Marker''' (or any | + | To delete a '''Direction Marker''' (or any object):- |
− | # select either the:- | + | <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> | </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 '''Direction 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> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Set the Marker Direction (S20)=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The direction that the Direction Marker points is its '''ONLY''' important property.<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkReverse_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>< | + | <td> |
− | <table> | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To reverse its direction:-</td> |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>''' | + | <td>select the Direction Marker and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key). From the popup '''Context Menu''' select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span> option</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | |||
</td> | </td> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | [[image: | + | [[image:ContextMenuTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | </td> | + | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | ||
− | === | + | ===Change its Name (S20)=== |
+ | |||
+ | The name of the Direction Marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose. | ||
<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td> |
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
− | <table | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <tr> | + | <td> |
− | <td colspan= | + | <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 Direction Marker:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <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 Marker to be renamed</td> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | <tr> | + | <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 Direction 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> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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 to both ends of the Direction Marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td> |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | <tr> | + | </table> |
− | <td | + | <br> |
− | -- | + | <table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkRadius_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 adjust the effect radius of a Direction Marker:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Green Dot''' next to the Direction Marker to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius''' |
− | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>For the best results when adjusting the '''Effect Radius''' of any track object, move your camera POV (point of view) to directly '''above''' the object</td> | |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | < | + | </table> |
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | === | + | ===Move the Direction Marker Along the Track (S20)=== |
− | [[image: | + | Direction Markers can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br> |
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
− | <tr> | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <td colspan= | + | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkMove_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 Direction Marker:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the Direction Marker to move it along the track or to another track</td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | </table> | |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | < | + | </table> |
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | ===Move the Direction Marker Vertically (S20)=== |
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>Direction Markers can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Direction Marker.</td> |
− | + | ||
− | This feature allows | + | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>< | + | <td> |
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td> | |
− | </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 Direction Marker vertically:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | <tr> | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <td colspan= | + | <td colspan=2> |
− | ----</td> | + | <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> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | < | + | </td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' above the Direction Marker to it up or down</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>If you need to return the '''Direction Marker''' to its original position then:- | <td>If you need to return the '''Direction Marker''' to its original position then:- | ||
− | # | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Direction 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> | ||
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+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Move the Direction Marker Horizontally (S20)=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>Direction Markers can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Direction Marker.</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
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− | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Direction 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> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </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 Direction 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 Direction 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 Direction 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 Direction 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> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
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+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> |
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− | + | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the Direction Marker will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move a Direction Marker Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the Direction Marker beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.</td> | |
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− | === | + | ===Assign a Direction Marker to Another Layer (S20)=== |
− | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff | + | |
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <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 | + | <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> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td> | ||
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− | <td colspan= | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Direction Marker to a layer:-</td> |
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | </tr> |
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− | + | <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> | ||
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− | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc | + | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2> |
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span>< | + | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span> |
− | 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. | + | <table> |
− | </td> | + | <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> | ||
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<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br> | <td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br> | ||
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]''' | * '''[[How to Use Layers]]''' | ||
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− | <td width= | + | <td width=629><span id="stepOperation"></span> |
− | <td width=46>[[ | + | ='''Direction Marker Operation'''= |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | </td> |
− | <td width=75>& | + | <td width=50> </td> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddingS20|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> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
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</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>'''Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td> | <td>'''Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>If the set path is blocked, then the AI will '''NOT''' attempt to find another path</td> | <td>If the set path is blocked, then the AI will '''NOT''' attempt to find another path</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available</td> | <td>A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A Direction Marker (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>In '''Figure 1''' below, The train approaches the junction at the start of the one way section.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
− | + | [[image:DirectionMap1.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - approach]]<br> | |
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<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 1</span><br> | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 1</span><br> | ||
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− | In '''Figure 2''' below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the '''Direction | + | <table width=1000> |
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+ | <td>In '''Figure 2''' below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the '''Direction Markers'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
− | [[ | + | [[image:DirectionMap2.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - bypass]]<br> |
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 2</span><br> | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 2</span><br> | ||
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− | In '''Figure 3''' below, the loop line has been blocked by another train. The moving train will attempt to use the loop line but it will be halted and will not attempt to find another path.<br> | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>In '''Figure 3''' below, the loop line has been blocked by another train. The moving train will attempt to use the loop line but it will be halted and will not attempt to find another path.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
− | [[ | + | [[image:DirectionMap3.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - blocked]]<br> |
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 3</span><br> | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 3</span><br> | ||
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− | <td> | + | <td>'''Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI'''<br> |
− | + | In '''Figure 4''' below, the Direction Marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the '''Direction Markers''', is ignored. Placing a Direction Marker is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available.</td> | |
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− | + | [[image:DirectionMap4.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - path ignored]]<br> | |
− | + | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 4</span><br> | |
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+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS --> | ||
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+ | <td width=629><span id="bottom"></span> | ||
='''Trainz Wiki'''= | ='''Trainz Wiki'''= | ||
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+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <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> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br> | <span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br> | ||
− | *'''<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 width=50>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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+ | <span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Related Links'''</span><br> | ||
+ | * '''[[How to Use Track Markers]]''' | ||
+ | * '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers]]''' | ||
+ | * '''[[How to Use Track Triggers]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | This page was created by Trainz user '''<span class="plain;s">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/User:Pware pware]</span>''' in September 2019 and was last updated as shown below. | ||
+ | ---- | ||
[[Category:How-to guides]] | [[Category:How-to guides]] |
Latest revision as of 09:37, 11 September 2024
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.
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[edit] What are Track Direction Markers? |
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[edit] Route or Session? |
Direction Markers can be placed in a Route Layer or in a Session Layer |
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Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:- |
[edit] Adding a Direction Marker |
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[edit] In Surveyor Classic (S10) |
[edit] Adding a Direction Marker (S10)
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[edit] Set its Effect Radius (S10)
At the bottom of the Track Tools flyout menu is an Advanced button. Left Click this button to open the advanced tools.
The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker.
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[edit] In Surveyor 2.0 (S20) |
Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.
[edit] Adding a Direction Marker (S20)
In the Filter Palette either:-
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In the Assets Palette to narrow down the filter list, type "direction" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box
Both pallets shown docked |
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Place the selected Direction Marker on the track.
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[edit] Set the Marker Direction (S20)
The direction that the Direction Marker points is its ONLY important property.
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[edit] Change its Name (S20)
The name of the Direction Marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.
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[edit] Set its Effect Radius (S20)
The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers. |
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[edit] Move the Direction Marker Along the Track (S20)
Direction Markers can be moved along the track or to other tracks.
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[edit] Move the Direction Marker Vertically (S20)
Direction Markers can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Direction Marker. |
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[edit] Move the Direction Marker Horizontally (S20)
Direction Markers can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Direction Marker. |
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[edit] Assign a Direction Marker to Another Layer (S20)
The Info Palette will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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[edit] Direction Marker Operation |
Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains | |
If the set path is blocked, then the AI will NOT attempt to find another path | |
A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available |
Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A Direction Marker (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track. |
In Figure 1 below, The train approaches the junction at the start of the one way section. |
Figure 1
In Figure 2 below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the Direction Markers. |
Figure 2
In Figure 3 below, the loop line has been blocked by another train. The moving train will attempt to use the loop line but it will be halted and will not attempt to find another path. |
Figure 3
Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI In Figure 4 below, the Direction Marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the Direction Markers, is ignored. Placing a Direction Marker is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available. |
Figure 4
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