How to Use S20 Tools
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− | The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''Surveyor 2.0 (S20)''' as found in '''Trainz Plus'''.<br> | + | The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''Surveyor 2.0 (S20)''' as found in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''. |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;">< | + | <td colspan=2 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Surveyor 2.0 <span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> Mouse </span> and <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Keyboard </span> Aids and Shortcuts</span></td> |
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td></td> |
− | <td><td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Operations </span></td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=150><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> LClick </span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> Left Click </span> on an object to '''<u>Select</u>''' it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> LClick </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Shift</span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> Left Click </span> on another object to add it to the '''<u>Selection</u>'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=150><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> LClick </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> Drag </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Left Click and Drag</span> to '''<u>Move</u>''' an object or a group of selected objects</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=150><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> RClick </span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Right Click</span> on the terrain to '''<u>Move</u>''' the '''Compass Rose''' and '''Focus''' to that location or to open a setting menu in a palette</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> DLClick </span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Double Left Click</span> on an object to add it and all nearby identical objects into a single '''<u>Selection</u>''' | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>when used on a '''consist''' all the wagons in the consist, regardless of type, will be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>when used on a spline or track all the segments upto the next junction or last endpoint (in both directions) will be selected</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> DLClick </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Shift</span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Double Left Click</span> on another object to add it and its nearby identical objects to those already in the '''<u>Selection</u>'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> LClick </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> Drag </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl</span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Left Click and Drag</span> to '''<u>Clone</u>''' an object or selected objects</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> C </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + C</span> to '''<u>Copy</u>''' selected objects (including the ground heights, ground textures and any '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''') into a new '''Scrapbook'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + D</span> to '''<u>Unselect</u>''' a selected object (or '''ALL''' objects if multiple objects have been selected)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> E </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + E</span> to open the '''<u>Route Editor</u>''' (to edit the route name, description, thumbnail, scale, etc)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> F </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + F</span> to open the '''<u>Object Finder</u>'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> F1 </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + F1</span> to switch from '''<u>Driver</u>''' to '''<u>Surveyor</u>''' via the '''UDS''' interface</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> F2 </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + F2</span> to switch from '''<u>Surveyor</u>''' to '''<u>Driver</u>''' via the '''UDS''' interface</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> M </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + M</span> to open the '''<u>Mini Map</u>'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> R </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + R</span> to open the '''<u>Session Editor</u>''' (to edit the session name, description and rules)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + S</span> to '''<u>Save</u>''' the current route and/or session (which ever has been edited)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + V</span> to '''<u>Paste</u>''' the current '''Scrapbook''' into the route at the cursor position (the '''Surveyor Compass Rose'''). The current settings in the '''Scrapbook Palette''' Filter will control which objects are pasted and how they are pasted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> X </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + X</span> to '''<u>Cut</u>''' and remove selected objects from the route and place them into a new '''Scrapbook'''. The ground heights, ground textures, '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' and any objects in locked layers will be copied, not cut</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Y </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + Y</span> to '''<u>Redo</u>''' (reverse) the last <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Z </span></span> command</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Z </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + Z</span> to '''<u>Undo</u>''' previous actions</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Space </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ctrl + Space</span> to show/hide the '''<u>User Interface</u>''' (the Trainz Main Menu icons and all the docked palettes - undocked palettes will still be visible)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> Alt </span> key and hover the tool pointer over an object to '''<u>Identify</u>''' it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> LClick </span></span></td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> Left Click </span> on an object to '''<u>Select</u>''' it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to copy some data from the object to the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Delete</span> key to '''<u>Delete</u>''' a selected object or objects from the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Tools </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=40><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> W </span></td> | ||
+ | <td width=320>selects the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Brush Tool</span> [[image:S20_BrushToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=440 rowspan=7 valign="middle">[[image:ToolsKeyboard_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> E </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>selects the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Placement Tool</span> [[image:S20_PlacementToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> R </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>selects the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Eyedropper Tool</span> [[image:S20_DropperToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>selects the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Free Move Tool</span> [[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>selects the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Fine Adjustment Tool</span> [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>selects the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Marquee Tool</span> [[image:S20_MarqueeToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Context Menu</span> of a selected object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="middle"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Object Context Icons:</span> [[image:ContextIconsOneRow_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table> | + | </td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Further information on the topics mentioned in the above list can be found in '''Trainz Wiki Pages''' at:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td width=46>[[ | + | <td>'''[[How to Use Session Editor|The Session Editor]]'''</td> |
− | <td width=75>& | + | </tr> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td>'''[[Route_and_Session_Basics#Editing_a_Route|The Route Editor]]'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''[[How to Use the UDS Interface|The UDS Interface]]'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:ToolsWork_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=800 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=796 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Assets and Objects</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | (from the '''[https://docs.trainzsimulator.com/surveyor-20 Surveyor 2.0 Overview]''' document)<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | In this online documentation, the term <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Asset</span> is used when discussing the items listed in '''Content Manager''' and the '''Assets Palette'''. Every asset has a '''KUID''' (unique identifier). When an asset (selected in the '''Assets Palette''') is placed into the Trainz World, the instance of the asset is referred to as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Object</span>. There are multiple types of object, such as Scenery, Splines, Trains, Trackside, etc. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepS20vS10"></span> | ||
+ | ='''Surveyor 2.0 vs Surveyor Classic'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> <!-- for Skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> <!-- for Skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepTools|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2 bgcolor="lightcyan"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Surveyor 2.0</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>'''Surveyor 2.0''' (or '''S20''') is the new '''Surveyor''' interface provided to '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum''' as an alternative to '''Surveyor Classic''' which has existed since 2002. '''Surveyor Classic''' is still available as an option in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Whats New</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a single set of common tools that can be applied to '''ALL''' types of objects</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the ability to select multiple objects of different types that can be manipulated as one with more freedom than was previously possible</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>each object has its own '''Context Menu''' that applies specific actions depending on the type of object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>information and controls in dockable and moveable '''Palettes''' that can be hidden when not needed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a new '''Scrapbook''' asset to store "scenes" that can be pasted anywhere in a route, between routes and shared through the '''DLS'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a new '''Marquee Tool''' that allows:-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>multiple baseboards to be added, deleted and have their heights, ground texture and grid resolution changed in a single operation</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>objects, ground heights, ground textures and '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' to be moved and copied</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''HD Terrain''' in '''Trainz Plus'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | The following screen images help illustrate the change in philosophy that has occurred with the release of the '''Surveyor 2.0''' user interface. | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center" colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Surveyor Classic </span><br> | ||
+ | '''2002 - 2022'''<br> | ||
+ | [[image:Surveyor10Screen.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>all the tools are in separate fixed Tabbed Flyouts with a different Flyout and set of tools for each type of object (scenery, track, terrain, textures, trains, etc)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the workflow forces you to select the correct tool for the type of object and then apply it to just a single object at a time | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center" colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Surveyor 2.0 </span><br> | ||
+ | '''2022 - '''<br> | ||
+ | [[image:Surveyor20Screen.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>there is just one set of tools that can be applied to all types of objects | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the workflow allows you to select multiple objects (that can be of different types) and then apply a selected tool or operation to them all | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepTools"></span> | ||
='''The Tools Palette'''= | ='''The Tools Palette'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> <!-- for Skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> <!-- for Skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepS20vS10|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepBrush|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>The '''Tools Palette''' is at the core of '''Surveyor 2.0''' and takes the place of all the '''Tool Flyouts''' that have been the standard for Trainz Surveyor for many years. Some of the tools are new while others have been given a makeover and new abilities.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]]</td> | + | <td width=531>[[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]]<br> |
− | <td> | + | <br> |
+ | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Context Tool </span> is attached as an icon to a selected or newly placed object. The icon design will vary according to the type of object.</td> | ||
+ | <td width=469> | ||
<span id="Notes_Palettes"></span> | <span id="Notes_Palettes"></span> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=469 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=465 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td width= | + | <td width=440><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Palettes'''</span><br> |
---- | ---- | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
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<td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td> | <td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To display palettes:-</td> |
− | <td>open the '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</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> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> </td> | <td> </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> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>if the '''Tools Palette''', or 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> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> |
<td>make sure that the '''Tool Options Palette''' is also visible</td> | <td>make sure that the '''Tool Options Palette''' is also visible</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </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> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <br> | |
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepBrush"></span> | ||
='''The Brush Tool'''= | ='''The Brush Tool'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Ground Height|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> <!-- for Skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepTools|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepPlacement|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= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td> |
− | <table width= | + | <table width=214 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=210 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=40>[[image:S20_BrushToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=40>[[image:S20_BrushToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=170>'''Keyboard Shortcut:''' <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> W </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
</td> | </td> | ||
− | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | < | + | </td> |
+ | <td width=786 bgcolor="lightcyan"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Brush Tool </span> "paints" the ground heights, ground textures, effect layers and scrapbook scenes in the Trainz World</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | The '''Brush Tool''' has two drop down menu lists.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=3>The first drop down menu will set the '''Brush Target''' | + | <td width=200>[[image:BrushTools_S20.png|link=|alt=Brush Tools]]</td> |
− | The '''Targets''' are:-</td> | + | <td> |
+ | <table width=800> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3> | ||
+ | <table width=800 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Brush Targets </span> The first drop down menu will set the '''"Brush Target"''' which is the type of brush. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the drop down box and on a '''Target''' to select it. The '''Brush Targets''' are:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=200> | <td width=200> | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>'''Ground Height'''</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Texture'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scrapbook Data'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''<''List of Effect Layers''>'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Edit Effect Layers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=100>[[image:BrushToolsGroundOptions_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td width= | + | <td width=450> |
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=450 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=446 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>If you have any '''Effect Layers''' then they will appear as '''Targets''' in this drop down list. Select an '''Effect Layer''' to use the brush to paint with that | + | <td>If you have any '''Effect Layers''' then they will appear as '''Targets''' in this drop down list. Select an '''Effect Layer''' to use the brush to paint with that layer. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#skip Effect Layers|Effect Layers]]''' below</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Brush Actions </span> The second drop down menu will set the '''"Brush Action"''' which is how the brush works. Its options will vary with the bush target selected (see the following sections) and for some targets no options will appear meaning that the selected brush target does not have any different actions</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Ground Height"></span> | ||
=='''Ground Height'''== | =='''Ground Height'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Ground Texture|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepBrush|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepBrush|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This Brush Target raises or lowers the '''Ground Surface Height''' by using a "painting" action</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>This | + | <td>This Brush Target uses the '''Tool Options Palette'''. If this palette is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document. |
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=125><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Brush Actions </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>When the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ground Height </span> '''Target''' is selected, the second drop down box will give a choice of several brush actions that control how the height is adjusted.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
− | + | ||
− | <table width= | + | |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan= | + | <td colspan=3>The '''actions''' are:- </td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=350> |
− | + | <table width=350> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=150> | |
− | + | <table> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Height Up'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Height Down'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Set Height'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Grade'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
<td width=200>[[image:BrushToolsHeightOptions_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=200>[[image:BrushToolsHeightOptions_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | < | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=350 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td> |
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting controls the rate or speed at which the height will be changed as the brush moves across the terrain.<br> | ||
+ | '''100%''' = fastest: '''1%''' = slowest</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=650 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Ground Height Brush Actions:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Up </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Down </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>raises/lowers the ground at a rate controlled by the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=100><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>"plateaus" the ground to the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting at a rate controlled by the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=100><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Grade </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>creates a smooth slope at the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span> settings at a rate controlled by the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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 width=970><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Tool Options Palette Controls</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The active ground height brush options for each action are shown in the '''Tool Options Palette''' with a <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span> coloured icon next to their names. Those options that have their icon greyed out will be ignored by the selected action, but they can still be edited.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Most of the data entry boxes in the '''Tool Options Palette''' have a '''Popup Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> inside the box) that can be used to collect and distribute data - see the Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use S20 Palettes#Tool Options Popups|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]''' for more details.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top" align="center"> | <tr valign="top" align="center"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=630> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=210><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Up/Height Down </span><br>[[image:BrushToolsHeightUpDown_S20.png|link=|alt=Up/Down brush options]]</td> | <td width=210><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Up/Height Down </span><br>[[image:BrushToolsHeightUpDown_S20.png|link=|alt=Up/Down brush options]]</td> | ||
<td width=210><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height </span><br>[[image:BrushToolsHeightSet_S20.png|link=|alt=Height brush options]]</td> | <td width=210><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height </span><br>[[image:BrushToolsHeightSet_S20.png|link=|alt=Height brush options]]</td> | ||
− | <td width=210><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Grade </span><br>[[image:BrushToolsHeightGrade_S20.png|link=|alt=Grade brush options]]</td> | + | <td width=210 rowspan=2><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Grade </span><br>[[image:BrushToolsHeightGrade_S20.png|link=|alt=Grade brush options]]</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top" align="left"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>On the right of each data entry box is a pair of '''Up/Down''' arrow controls. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> up or down on these to adjust the value in smaller increments</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <!-- <td> </td> --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
<td width=390><br> | <td width=390><br> | ||
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=390 cellpadding=2> | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=390 cellpadding=2> | ||
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<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width=296>5m and above</td> | + | <td width=296>'''5m''' and above for '''5m''' and '''10m''' grid resolutions<br> |
+ | '''0.125m''' and above for '''HD Terrain''' (available in '''Trainz Plus''' only)</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span></td> | ||
− | <td>the brush height (metres)</td> | + | <td>the brush height (metres) - see '''Tips:''' below</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width=296>-3000m to 3000m</td> | + | <td width=296>'''-3000m''' to '''+3000m'''</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span></td> | ||
− | <td>the rate at which the | + | <td>the rate at which the '''Height''' changes</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width=296>1% (very slowly) to 100% (very | + | <td width=296>'''1%''' (very slowly) to '''100%''' (very quickly)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width=296>0% = flat ('''"Plateau"''' in '''Classic''') to</td> | + | <td width=296>'''0%''' = flat ('''"Plateau"''' in '''Classic''') to</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> </td> | <td> </td> | ||
− | <td>±100% = steep (but '''not''' vertical)</td> | + | <td>±'''100%''' = steep (but '''not''' vertical)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span></td> | ||
− | <td>grade direction | + | <td>grade direction - see '''Notes:''' below</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width=296>0° (North) to ±359°<br> | + | <td width=296>'''0°''' (North) to '''±359°'''<br> |
− | a negative value reverses the grade</td> | + | a negative value reverses the grade direction</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <br> | |
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 | + | <table width=996 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-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> |
---- | ---- | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td >[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>Unlike '''Surveyor Classic''', there | + | <td>Unlike '''Surveyor Classic''', there is no upper limit to the brush <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>. Brushes of hundreds of metres (even kilometres) in size are possible. However, the performance will '''decrease''' as the brush radius '''increases'''. If you are using the brush to set an entire baseboard, or many baseboards, to a specific height then the '''Marquee Tool''' would be a better choice.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>The <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> | + | <td>The <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> is defined as '''vertical rise''' divided by '''horizontal distance''' converted to a percentage figure. So a grade of 100% (the maximum allowed) would mean a slope formed by the height and distance both being the same value (e.g. a height increase of 50m over a distance of 50m). A vertical slope (a cliff) would have an infinite grade which is currently impossible in Surveyor.</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span> controls the compass direction when creating a grade in the ground surface - '''0°''' = North, '''180³''' = South<br> | ||
+ | Angles greater than '''360°''' can be entered but will give the same result as the angle '''minus''' 360°. For example: '''450°''' is exactly the same angle as '''90°''' (450°-360°=90°)</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Identifying the Ground Height </span>=== | ||
− | =='''Ground | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=5> | ||
+ | <table width=996> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the current '''Ground Height''' of any spot in the route into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Once it has been copied the '''height''' can be applied to the '''Ground Height Brush''' or to any object in the route.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3>To copy the '''Ground Height''' choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=300 bgcolor=#0000ff cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td> |
+ | <table width=296 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Using the '''Eyedropper''' option found in any brush tool</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>move the mouse pointer onto the spot on the terrain</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>This option is a good choice when there are no '''scenery objects''' (e.g. vegetation, splines, buildings, etc) over the ground being sampled by the '''eyedropper'''.<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Warning: </span> This will switch the '''Brush Tool''' from '''Ground Height''' to '''Ground Texture''' for painting with the texture or grid pattern at the location clicked</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=300 bgcolor=#0000ff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=296 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Using the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and the '''compass'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> onto the spot on the terrain to move the '''Compass'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> inside the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting entry box</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 menu option<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Height at Compass </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>This option is recommended when there are '''scenery objects''' (e.g. vegetation, splines, buildings, etc) between the ground and the '''eyedropper'''. In these cases the object name shown in the eyedropper <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Tooltip </span> is '''NOT''' the name of a ground texture or a grid pattern.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=300 bgcolor=#0000ff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=296 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Using the '''Compass''' and the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> at the spot on the terrain to move the '''Compass'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the '''Focus''' controls in the '''Info Palette'''</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> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> control '''down arrowhead''' icon</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the menu option<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Use Height for Brush </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>This option involves more steps but is also recommended when there are '''scenery objects''' (e.g. vegetation, splines, buildings, etc) between the ground and the '''eyedropper'''. In these cases the object name shown in the eyedropper <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Tooltip </span> is '''NOT''' the name of a ground texture or a grid pattern.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> "Painting" the Ground Height </span>=== | |
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td width= | + | <td>The ground surface is "sculptured" up, down or to a set height by using a "painting action" with the Brush Tool</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 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 the '''Ground Surface Height''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Brush Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> W </span> key)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ground Height </span> from the brush '''Target''' drop down list</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the brush '''Action''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Up </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Down </span>, etc)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set any brush controls (such as <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>,<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</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 and Drag</span> on the terrain to change the terrain height</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=10> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=496 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=470><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | The rate or speed at which the ground height changes is controlled by the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> Settings:'''</span> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <table | + | <td>'''1%''' for the smallest possible change with each sweep of the brush</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''100%''' for the largest possible change with each sweep of the brush</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Values between these two limits will give intermediate changes with each sweep of the brush over the same area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellspacing=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width= | + | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span> You can quickly select the '''Brush Tool''' and set its target to '''Ground Height''' to immediately start creating terrain by:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Steps:</span> To set the '''Ground Surface Height''' (quick steps):-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Ground Height''' layer in the '''Layers Palette'''. This will automatically select the '''Brush Tool''' and set its target to '''Ground Height'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The brush action will be set to the default or last used action (e.g. '''Height Up'''). You can then start altering the terrain with '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 4 </span> below using the currently selected '''Brush Action''' and '''Tool Options Palette''' settings, '''<span style="font-size: 15px;">OR</span> you can also...'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select a different brush '''Action''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Up </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Down </span>, etc), '''and/or also...'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>change any brush controls (such as <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>,<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) in the '''Tool Options Palette''', <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Then...</span></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> on the terrain to change the terrain height</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=10> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can use the '''Marquee Tool''' to set a large area, an entire baseboard or several baseboards to a specific height. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Managing Baseboards|Managing Baseboards]]''' for more details</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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=490><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Unlike '''Surveyor Classic''', there is no upper limit to the brush <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>. Brushes of hundreds of metres (even kilometres) in size are possible. However, the performance will '''decrease''' as the brush radius '''increases'''. If you are using the brush to set the terrain of an entire baseboard, or many baseboards, to a set height then the '''Marquee Tool''' will be quicker.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Most objects have a '''height''' value that can be set and altered using the objects '''Context Menu''' or through the '''Placement''', '''Free Move''' and '''Fine Adjustment''' tools (see the sections below dealing with each of these tools for more details).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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: 17px;">Object Context Menu Ground Height Options</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Once an object has been placed you can open its '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to access a range of options and functions. The following '''Ground Height''' specific options will appear, along with other more general options, in the objects '''Context Menu'''. | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>smooths the height of the ground under the selected object to match the set height of the object. The size of the area affected will depend on which has the greater value: the width of the object <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> setting. If multiple objects at different heights have been selected then the ground height will be set to match, as far as possible, the heights of each object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the '''selected objects''' to match the height of the ground beneath them ("drops them back to earth")</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the '''selected object''' to the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Where multiple objects have been selected the '''context object''', the one with the '''Context Icon''', will have its height set to the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> value and the other '''selected objects''' will have their heights adjusted up or down by the same amount</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ====Terrain Forming Tips==== | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Using Splines to Set a Ground Gradient</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Add a Spline Object|Add a Spline Object]]''' for more details but once you have set a spline segment to a specific gradient you can bring the terrain up or down to match the gradient beneath the spline so that it will sit smoothly on top of the ground. Use the following steps:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Set the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> control to the desired brush radius. The distance on each side of the spline that will be affected will increase with larger entered values. The minimum radius value will depend on the set baseboard resolution - 10m radius for 10m and 5m grids, 5m for HD grids</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the spline segments '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) and select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If it is no longer needed you can delete the spline leaving the ground with its new gradient</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can also perform this operation with multiple spline segments (each with a different gradient if needed) using the '''Free Move Tool''' and the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Ground Texture"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Ground Texture'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Scrapbook Data|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Ground Height|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepBrush|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This Brush Target paints the currently selected '''Ground Texture''' (from the '''Assets Palette''') on the ground</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>This Brush Target uses the '''Tool Options Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette'''. If these palettes are not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=125><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Brush Actions </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>When the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ground Texture </span> '''Target''' is selected, the second drop down box will be disabled - there are no brush texture actions.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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 width=970><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Tool Options Palette Controls</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The active texture brush options are shown in the '''Tool Options Palette''' with a <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span> coloured icon next to their names. Those options that have their icon greyed out will be ignored, but they can still be edited.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Most of the data entry boxes in the '''Tool Options Palette''' have a '''Popup Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> inside the box) that can be used to collect and distribute data - see the Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use S20 Palettes#Tool Options Popups|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]''' for more details.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=800> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td rowspan=2 width=200>[[image:BrushToolsTexture_S20.png|link=|alt=Texture brush options]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=596> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=90><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span></td> | <td width=90><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span></td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=506>the brush radius (metres) - see '''Notes:''' below</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td colspan=2> | <td colspan=2> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=596> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=506>'''5m''' and above for '''5m''' and '''10m''' grid resolutions<br> |
+ | '''0.125m''' and above for '''HD Terrain''' (available in '''Trainz Plus''' only)</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td colspan=2> | <td colspan=2> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=506>'''1%''' = almost transparent to</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> </td> | <td> </td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=306>'''100%''' = solid (opaque)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td colspan=2> | <td colspan=2> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=506>'''0°''' to '''±359°''' (larger angles can be entered)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span></td> | ||
− | <td>the texture pattern scaling factor</td> | + | <td>the texture pattern scaling factor as a %</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td colspan=2> | <td colspan=2> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=596> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=506>'''0.01%''' = smallest<br> |
+ | '''100%''' = full size<br> | ||
+ | '''>100%''' larger than full size</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </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>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting has no effect on textures as they are always painted on the existing ground surface.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | <table width=600 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=596 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top" align="left"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>On the right of each data entry box is a pair of '''Up/Down''' arrow controls. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> up or down on these to adjust the value in smaller increments</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table width=996> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Unlike '''Surveyor Classic''', there is no upper limit to the brush <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>. Brushes of hundreds of metres (even kilometres) in size are possible. However, the performance will '''decrease''' as the brush radius '''increases'''. If you are using the brush to paint an entire baseboard, or many baseboards, then the '''Marquee Tool''' will be quicker but it will not give the options of changing the scale and rotation while painting the texture.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span> controls the starting compass angle ('''0°''' = North, '''180°''' = South) for the texture when painting and is often used to avoid pattern repetition. As in '''Surveyor Classic''', holding down the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> [ </span> or <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> ] </span> keys while painting will continuously change the rotation angle</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Identifying a Ground Texture </span>=== | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | + | <td>You can identify and select an existing '''Ground Texture''' to use elsewhere in the route<br> |
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To identify a '''Ground Texture''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and move the pointer onto the texture to be selected. Its name will appear in the pointer <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> ToolTip </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|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 texture</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td>The texture will be selected in the '''Assets Palette''' and the '''Ground Texture''' target in the '''Brush Tool''' will be activated so you can immediately start painting with the texture using the current '''Tool Options Palette''' settings. This will also copy the '''Ground Height''' at the selected point into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting (but this value will be ignored when painting with a texture)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Painting a Ground Texture </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 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 paint with a '''Ground Texture''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Brush Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> W </span> key)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ground Texture </span> from the brush '''Target''' drop down list</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the '''Ground Texture''' list in the '''Assets Palette''' by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the [[image:GroundTextureFilter_S20.png|link=]] icon (the first icon in the row) and select a '''Ground Texture''' from the list. You can narrow the search by entering the name or a partial name of the texture in the '''Search''' box below the row of icons</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set any brush controls (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span>) in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</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 and Drag</span> on the terrain to start painting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span> You can quickly select the '''Brush Tool''' and set its target to '''Ground Texture''' to immediately start painting the terrain by:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Steps:</span> To paint with a '''Ground Texture''' (quick steps):-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select a '''Ground Texture''' in the '''Assets Palette''' (described in '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 3 </span> above) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on an existing texture. Both methods will automatically select the '''Brush Tool''', set its target to '''Ground Texture''' and set the selected texture for painting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>You can then start painting the terrain with '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 3 </span> below using the current '''Tool Options Palette''' settings, '''<span style="font-size: 15px;">OR</span> you can also...'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>change any brush controls (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span>) in the '''Tool Options Palette, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Then...</span></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 and Drag</span> on the terrain to start painting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=10> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 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 width=470><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>The '''intensity''' at which the ground texture is painted is controlled by the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting. This allows you to paint over an existing texture (including the '''Grid''' pattern) in a way that will let most, some or none of the original texture show through |
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> Settings:'''</span> |
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>''' | + | <td>'''1%''' to make the new texture almost transparent. The level of transparency will decrease with each new brush sweep over the same area</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''50%''' to make the new texture 50% or semi-transparent</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''100%''' to make the new texture completely hide the original texture with a single sweep of the brush</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Values between these two limits will give intermediate changes with each sweep of the brush over the same area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Unlike '''Surveyor Classic''', there is no upper limit to the brush <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>. Brushes of hundreds of metres (even kilometres) in size are possible. However, the performance will '''decrease''' as the brush radius '''increases'''. If you are using the brush to paint an entire baseboard, or many baseboards, then the '''Marquee Tool''' will be quicker but it will not give you options for changing the brush properties when painting.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can use the '''Marquee Tool''' to paint a large area, an entire baseboard or several baseboards with a selected ground texture. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Managing Baseboards|Managing Baseboards]]''' for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can set a default '''Ground Texture''' that will automatically cover every new baseboard added. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Default Baseboard Ground Texture|Default Baseboard Ground Texture]]''' below for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Most objects can have a '''Ground Texture''' automatically painted beneath them.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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: 17px;">Object Context Menu Ground Texture Option</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Once an object has been placed you can open its '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to access a range of options and functions. The following '''Ground Texture''' specific options will appear, along with other more general options, in the objects '''Context Menu'''. | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the '''selected''' objects. The '''Tool Options Palette''' brush settings (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) will control how the texture is applied. If no ground texture has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' then this option will be greyed out. This option is frequently used to paint a texture under '''selected''' track (or other) splines.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ====Texture Painting Tips==== | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Rotate the Brush While Painting</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The texture brush can be rotated while painting to help breakup any repetition patterns that may form. These patterns can appear when a non-uniform texture (e.g. a photoimage of an actual ground surface) is used as the texture. The rotation will "randomise" the texture appearance to avoid the patterns forming. Use one of the following techniques:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>While painting with the texture brush periodically alter the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span> setting in the '''Tool Options Palette''' by any required angle <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>While painting with the texture brush hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> [ </span> or the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> ] </span> key. This will continuosly rotate the brush texture in 10° increments while painting '''BUT''' it can result in the texture image looking "blurred" and losing detail. A variation of this that avoids the blurrng effect in situations where the image in the texture (e.g. rocks in a cliff face) is important is to periodically "tap" one of those keys instead of holding them down continuously</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Paint Under Splines</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Once a spline object has been laid down (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Add a Spline Object|Add a Spline Object]]''' for more details) it can have a ground texture painted beneath it. Use the following steps:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' to select a spline segment or multiple spline segments. You can also use the '''Placement Tool''' on a single spline segment immediately after it has been added</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In the '''Assets Palette''' select a texture</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In the '''Tool Options Palette''' set the brush <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> value which will set the width of the painted area out from the centre of the spline. The smaller the radius the less "realistic" the texture painting will appear</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) of the selected spline segment(s)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span> - if you have not selected a texture in the '''Assets Palette''' then this option will not be available</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Use a Color Effect Layer to Enhance a Ground Texture</span> '''(The Color Effect Layer is only available in Trainz Plus)''' | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Trainz Plus''' select the '''Color Effect Layer''' in the '''Layers Palette'''. If none is present then you will need to add one (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Color Layer Edit|Edit a Color Effect Layer]]''' for the details)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In the '''Tool Options Palette''' select the brush <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> and the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Color </span> to be painted. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Color Effect Layer|Color Effect Layer]]''' for the details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the brush to paint the effect over a selected area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Identify an Existing Ground Texture and its Settings</span><br> | ||
+ | If you need to identify a texture already in the route and duplicate its settings then use the following technique:- | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Move the mouse pointer onto the texture used in the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the texture. This will copy the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> settings from the placed texture into the '''Tool Options Palette''' as well as select that texture in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Default Baseboard Ground Texture"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Default Baseboard Ground Texture </span>=== | ||
− | ==''' | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>When a new route is created or a new baseboard is added it will be covered with the ground texture for the selected '''Region''' or the default texture if no region has been set. This can be changed to a different texture (including to the standard '''TRS19/TRS22''' grid pattern).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=360>[[image:MainMenuSetGroundTexture.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 disable the current default ground texture (easiest method):-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the [[image:SurveyorDisplayIcon.png|link=]] '''Surveyor Display Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ground </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Grid </span> sub-option. This will use the current grid texture.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>A more complex solution is to edit an existing '''Region''' or create one of your own to add your preferred ground texture (such as the standard '''TRS22''' grid pattern) to each new route you create and every new baseboard that you add.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>The | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=500> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Baseboard Ground Texture''', chosen from the '''Surveyor Display Menu''' or by specifying a '''Region''', will become the default for every new route you create and every new baseboard you add, until you change it to something else.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | Information on creating and editing '''Region''' assets can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki''' at:-<br> | ||
+ | :'''[[How_to_Create_a_Region_Asset|How to Create a Region Asset]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | <table width= | + | <span id="HD and Texture"></span> |
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> HD Terrain and Ground Textures </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>'''HD Terrain''' or '''HDT''' (High Definition Terrain) is only available as an option in '''Trainz Plus'''</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The '''HD''' option provides a surface grid resolution in '''Trainz Plus''' down to '''12.5cm''' (0.125m) from the standard '''5m''' or '''10m''' resolutions. This gives you far more realistic terrain for cuttings, embankments, ditches, drains, the track bed, etc.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | However, there is a price that has to be paid for using this feature. You will be limited to a maximum of 16 different ground textures '''per baseboard''' but each baseboard can have 16 completely different ground textures. So it does not limit the total number of textures used in a route.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 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 width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | This is a limitation imposed by your computer '''hardware''' and not one "plucked out of the air" by '''N3V''' to make life more difficult for route creators. All other sims/games that use '''HDT''', or its equivalent, have the same or an even more restrictive limit (e.g. only 8 textures per baseboard equivalent)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=30>[[image:Question.PNG|link=|30px]]</td> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">What happens if you exceed the limit of 16 textures in a baseboard?</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you have upgraded a route from 5m or 10m resolution to '''HD''' (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#stepUpgrading|Upgrading a Route to HD]]''') then '''Trainz Plus''' will replace any textures in any baseboards that are over the limit with textures already used in those baseboards. The upgrade process will give you the '''x''' and '''y''' co-ordinates of all the altered baseboards so you can check for any visible changes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you are adding ground textures to a '''HD''' route and paint a new texture onto a baseboard that already has 16 ground textures, then the new texture will be replaced by one that is already present in that baseboard</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>For '''Trainz Plus''' subscribers there is a simple way to get around the 16 textures per baseboard limit - add a '''Color Effect Layer'''.<br> | ||
+ | This layer allows different coloured tints to be painted over individual areas of the existing ground textures to alter their appearence and increase the range of colours in a baseboard.<br> | ||
+ | The '''Color Effect Layer''' also works in routes that use standard '''5m''' and '''10m''' grid resolutions. Details can be found in the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Effect Layers|Effect Layers]]''' section below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Scrapbook Data"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Scrapbook Data'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Effect Layers|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Ground Texture|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepBrush|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This Brush Target paints the currently selected '''Scrapbook''' (from the '''Scrapbook Palette''') onto the ground</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When pasted or painted the '''Scrapbook''' can be | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>resized and rotated (to any angle)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>filtered to select which of its assets will be used</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set to replace or add to any assets already present</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>This Brush Target uses both the '''Tool Options Palette''' and the '''Scrapbook Palette'''. If these palettes are not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Creating a Scrapbook </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A new scrapbook is created by one of two methods:- | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The_Marquee_Tool|Marquee Tool]]''' to select an area of the route containing objects. With the '''Marquee Tool''' you can use the filters in the '''Assets Palette''' to restrict the objects that will be selected for the scrapbook <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The_Free_Move_Tool|Free Move Tool]]''' or the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The_Fine_Adjustment_Tool|Fine Adjustment Tool]]''' to select a group of individual objects for the scrapbook</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=495 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> Copy or Move the Selected Objects into the Scrapbook:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>if you intend to keep this scrapbook then position your camera (screen) to give the best view of the seleted objects. The screen view will become the thumbnail for the scrapbook</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>then either:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the displayed '''Context Menu''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) and select either the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span> option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>press either <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> C </span></span> (Copy) or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> X </span></span> (Cut)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>More detailed instructions on creating '''Scrapbooks''' can be found in the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The_Marquee_Tool|Marquee Tool]]''' section of this document | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scrapbooks''' will normally expire (self delete) after 5 days. Instructions on how to make a scrapbook permanent can be found at [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook_Palette|The Scrapbook Palette]]''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=10> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>'''Scrapbooks''', when created, will contain:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Heights'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Textures'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' - if present</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Selected Objects''' - scenery items, splines, track, signals, etc</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">But <span style="background-color: yellow;"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NOT</span> Rolling Stock (Trains) </span></span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The ground heights, ground textures and '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' in the '''Marquee Selection Area''' (method [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] above) or under the selected objects (method [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] above) will always be added to the scrapbook. You can use the '''Asset Palette Filters''' to control which visible objects will also be added</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Pasting a Scrapbook </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | To paste a scrapbook into your Trainz World:-<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To Paste a Scrapbook:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Move the '''Compass Rose''' to the position where the scrapbook will be placed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the required Scrapbook from the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook Palette|The Scrapbook Palette]]'''. Its image will be shown in the palette thumbnail</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Set the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook Filters|The Scrapbook Filters]]''' to include/exclude any objects or features</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the keys <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span></span>. You can also select an object, open its '''Context Menu''' and select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span> option - the scrapbook will still be placed at the current position of the compass rose and it will '''NOT''' replace the selected object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td colspan=2> | <td colspan=2> | ||
− | The | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The scrapbook will be pasted inside a '''Marquee Selection Area''' which can be moved and/or resized. See the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The_Marquee_Tool|Marquee Tool]]''' for more details. The '''Tool Options Palette''' controls <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span> have no effect when pasting a scrapbook</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you change your mind immediately after the Scrapbook has been pasted and while it is still surrounded by the '''Marquee Selection Area''', you can remove the scrapbook objects by pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To remove the '''Marquee Selection Area''' but leave the pasted scrapbook intact, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> anywhere outside the area or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span></span> keys</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=10> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | '''Scrapbooks''', when painted or pasted, can contain any combinations of:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Heights'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Textures'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scenery Objects (Meshes)''' - individual buildings, trees, signals, etc</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scenery Splines''' - roads, track, fences, etc</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>You have options in [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook Filters|The Scrapbook Filters]]''' that will control which of these data types are added to your '''Trainz World''' and how they are added.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ====Scrapbook Pasting Tips==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Add Variety to Pasting a Scrapbook</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>A single scrapbook can be pasted many times in a layout but each instance can have variations that will make it different from the others. Use the following steps:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook Filters|Scrapbook Filters]]''' to change the elements that are placed into the route (e.g. Ground, Scenery, Textures, Splines, Effect Layers) and how they are added (None, Add, Overwrite) each time it is pasted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''3D Anchor Frame''' on the '''Marquee Selection Area''' to rotate and resize the scrapbook '''immediately''' after it has been pasted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> The Brush Actions and Controls </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=125><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Brush Actions </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>When the '''Brush Tool''' has been selected from the '''Tools Palette''' and the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Data </span> '''Target''' is also selected, the second drop down box will give a choice of two brush actions that control how the scrapbook is applied.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The '''actions''' are:- </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=200> | <td width=200> | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scrapbook Brush'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scrapbook Clone'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
<td width=200>[[image:BrushToolsScrapbookOptions_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=200>[[image:BrushToolsScrapbookOptions_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=600> | ||
+ | <table width=600 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=596 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Scrapbook Brush Actions:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=150><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Brush </span></td> | ||
+ | <td> will '''resize''' the scrapbook contents to fit the selected brush shape and size</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Clone </span></td> | ||
+ | <td> will paint the scrapbook sized according to the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-size: | + | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | |
− | + | ---- | |
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Brush </span> will '''resize''' the scrapbook contents to fit the selected brush shape and size. |
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>If the brush is small then the scrapbook contents will be compressed closer together</td> | |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the brush is large then the contents will be spaced further apart</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Every <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> will paste another complete scrapbook copy</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> setting in the '''Tool Options Palette''' is ignored.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Clone </span> will paste the scrapbook sized according to the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> setting ('''100%''' = original size) | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the brush is the same size as the scaled scrapbook then a single exact copy will be painted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the brush is smaller than the scaled scrapbook in size then only the central part of the scrapbook will be revealed and more will be added when the brush is moved around until the "painted" area covers the same area as the scaled scrapbook. Further painting will clone or tile the scrapbook contents</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the brush is larger than the scaled scrapbook in size then the contents will be cloned or tiled to fill the set brush radius</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <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><br> | ||
+ | Take care if setting both the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> and the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>. Using extreme values for both, such as a very large brush radius and a very small scale value, can cause performance issues (i.e. long delays) while the program attempts to scale and clone the scrapbook contents | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td> |
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=970><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Tool Options Palette Controls</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The active scrapbook brush options for each action are shown in the '''Tool Options Palette''' with a <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span> coloured icon next to their names. Those options that have their icon greyed out will be ignored by the selected action, but they can still be edited.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Most of the data entry boxes in the '''Tool Options Palette''' have a '''Popup Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> inside the box) that can be used to collect and distribute data - see the Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use S20 Palettes#Tool Options Popups|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]''' for more details.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top" align="center"> | <tr valign="top" align="center"> | ||
<td width=210><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Brush </span><br>[[image:BrushToolsScrapBrush_S20.png|link=|alt=Brush options]]</td> | <td width=210><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Brush </span><br>[[image:BrushToolsScrapBrush_S20.png|link=|alt=Brush options]]</td> | ||
<td width=210><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Clone </span><br>[[image:BrushToolsScrapClone_S20.png|link=|alt=Clone options]]</td> | <td width=210><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Clone </span><br>[[image:BrushToolsScrapClone_S20.png|link=|alt=Clone options]]</td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | </tr> |
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table width=420 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table width=416 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top" align="left"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>On the right of each data entry box is a pair of '''Up/Down''' arrow controls. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> up or down on these to adjust the value in smaller increments</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=580> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=580 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=576 align="left"> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=90><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span></td> | <td width=90><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span></td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=486>the brush radius (metres) - see '''Notes:''' below</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=486>'''5m''' and above for '''5m''' and '''10m''' grid resolutions<br> |
+ | '''0.125m''' and above for '''HD Terrain''' (available in '''Trainz Plus''' only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=90><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span></td> | ||
+ | <td width=486>if the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ground Height </span> option has been enabled in the '''Scrapbook Palette''' filter settings, then this will set the rate or speed at which the ground height will change</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
+ | <td width=486>'''1%''' = slowest<br> | ||
+ | '''100%''' = fastest</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=486>'''0°''' to '''±359°''' (larger angles can be entered)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span></td> | ||
− | <td>the scrapbook scaling factor</td> | + | <td>the scrapbook scaling factor ('''Scrapbook Clone''' brush action only) - see '''Notes:''' below</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=486>'''0.01%''' = smallest<br> |
+ | '''100%''' = full size<br> | ||
+ | '''>100%''' larger than full size</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td width=90 align="right">'''Options:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Options:''' </td> | ||
<td width=145>[[image:BrushToolsScrapShapes_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=145>[[image:BrushToolsScrapShapes_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Circle </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Square </span> will set the brush to the selected shape with the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> setting the brush size</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> </td> | <td> </td> | ||
− | <td colspan=2> | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Natural </span> will set the brush to the same shape as the '''Marquee''' that created the scrapbook, which may be rectangular. The <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> setting will scale the brush size</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </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 align="left">The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting has no effect on the '''Scrapbook'''. This feature is controlled by the '''Scrapbook Palette Filter''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ground Height </span> options.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Painting with the Scrapbook Brush </span>=== | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=495> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=495 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=491 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To "paint" with a '''Scrapbook''' asset:-</td> |
− | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | + | </tr> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Brush Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> W </span> key)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Data </span> target from the '''Brush Tool''' first drop down menu</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select a brush action (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Brush </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Clone </span>) from the '''Brush Tool''' second drop down menu</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select a '''Scrapbook''' asset to be painted (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook Palette|The Scrapbook Palette]]''' below)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the '''Scrapbook Filter''' in the '''Scrapbook Palette''' and select the features to be painted and the method used (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook Filters|Scrapbook Filters]]''' below)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set any '''Brush''' controls (e.g. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>) from the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint7.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> (depending on your brush settings) on the terrain to paint with the scrapbook asset</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=10> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=495> | ||
+ | <table width=495 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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | '''Scrapbooks''', when painted or pasted, can contain any combinations of:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Heights'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Textures'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scenery Objects (Meshes)''' - individual buildings, trees, signals, etc</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scenery Splines''' - roads, track, fences, etc</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>You have options in [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook Filters|The Scrapbook Filters]]''' that will control which of these data types are added to your '''Trainz World''' and how they are added.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td colspan=2> |
− | <td>Unlike '''Surveyor Classic''', there | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Unlike '''Surveyor Classic''', there is no upper limit to the brush <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>. Brushes of hundreds of metres (even kilometres) in size are possible. However, the performance will '''decrease''' as the brush radius '''increases'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>The <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span> controls the starting angle for | + | <td>The <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span> controls the starting angle for painting the scrapbook objects in increments of 1°</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ground Height </span> options in the '''Scrapbook Filters''' controls how the terrain heights in the '''Scrapbook''' are applied. The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting in the '''Tool Options Palette''' will be ignored</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Setting extreme values for the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> and the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> when using the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Data Clone Brush </span> can cause performance issues (i.e. long delays) while the program attempts to scale and clone the scrapbook contents into the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you have set the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ground Height </span> '''Scrapbook Filter Option''' to '''Add''' or '''Overwrite''' (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook Filters|Scrapbook Filters]]''' below) then the rate or speed at which the ground height changes will be controlled by the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting<table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> Settings:'''</span> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | [[image: | + | <td>'''1%''' for the smallest possible change with each sweep of the brush</td> |
− | <td><br> | + | </tr> |
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''100%''' for the largest possible change with each sweep of the brush</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Values between these two limits will give intermediate changes with each sweep of the brush over the same area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ====Scrapbook Painting Tips==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width= | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Add Variety to Painting a Scrapbook</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>A single scrapbook can be reused many times in a layout but each instance can have variations that will make it different from the others. Use the following steps:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook Filters|Scrapbook Filters]]''' to change the elements that are placed into the route (e.g. Ground, Scenery, Textures, Splines, Effect Layers) and how they are added (None, Add, Overwrite) each time it is painted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In the '''Tool Options Palette''' alter the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span> settings</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Scrapbook Palette"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> The Scrapbook Palette </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This palette selects the scrapbook to be painted or pasted as well as performing a very limited range of management tasks</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=600> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:ScrapbookToolsTop_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:ScrapbookPinnedIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:ScrapbookUnPinnedIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the pin icon to '''Lock''' (blue pin) and '''Unlock''' (white pin) the scrapbook. Locked scrapbooks are permanent (but can still be deleted). Unlocked scrapbooks will "expire" (self delete) after 5 days</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DeleteIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the delete icon to delete the current scrapbook - most scrapbooks can be deleted (see '''Notes: Deleting Built-in Scrapbooks''' below on how to deal with the exceptions to this)<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Deleting a scrapbook '''WILL NOT''' delete any objects that it has painted or pasted into the route. The scrapbook simply identifies the objects, it has no control over them after they have been added to the route.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:ScrapbookThumbnail_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The thumbnail of the currently displayed scrapbook and the one that will be painted or pasted into the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:ScrapbookCounter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Identifies the currently displayed scrapbook (the first number) and the total number of stored scrapbooks (the second number)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:ScrapbookLeftRight_S20.png|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> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> > </span> to move forwards or backwards through the stored scrapbooks to select the scrapbook that will be added to the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td>The scrapbook name can be edited. Simply <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> inside the name box to edit or replace the current name then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the image <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Deleting Built-in Scrapbooks'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Some scrapbooks are installed with '''Trainz''' and cannot be deleted. These scrapbooks have the label '''Prefab''' at the front of their names (you may have to scroll to the front of the name to see it). While they cannot be deleted they can be "disabled" so that they won't appear as an installed scrapbook. Unlocking them will not cause them to "expire" - after 5 days they will just become locked again.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To disable built-in scrapbooks</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open '''Content Manager''' and locate the "permanent" scrapbook or scrapbooks.<br> | ||
+ | '''Search Tips:''' '''Name:''' starts with "'''Prefab'''"; '''Status:''' is '''Built-in'''; '''Type:''' is '''Misc'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Highlight (select) the scrapbook assets individually or as a group</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Content''' menu and select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Disable </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | You can reverse this and enable any or all of these scrapbooks at any time if you need them.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Scrapbook Filters"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> The Scrapbook Filters </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The filters control which elements in the scrapbook are added to the route and how they are added.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To Open the Scrapbook Filters</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> on the '''arrowhead''' next to the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Filters: </span> label below the scrapbook image to open the scrapbook filters.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=600>[[image:ScrapbookToolsBottom_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=592 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Sample Filter Settings:-</span><br> | ||
+ | You can vary the appearance of the scrapbook when added to a route by painting or pasting it with different filter combinations. For example:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=150><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Ground Height: </span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> None </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>ground height data will not be pasted and the ground heights already in the target area will be used</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Ground Texture:</span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Overwrite </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>textures present in the scrapbook will replace those already in the target area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Meshes:</span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Add </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>scenery objects in the scrapbook will be added to those already in the target area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Splines:</span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Add </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>scenery splines in the scrapbook will be added to those already in the target area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Effect Layers: </span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> None </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>effect layers in the scrapbook will not be pasted and any already in the target area will be used</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=594 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can also add more variety when painting a '''Scrapbook''' by changing its '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span> settings in combination with different '''Filter''' selections (as shown above)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=400> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=396 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td align="center" colspan=3> | <td align="center" colspan=3> | ||
− | <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Pasting Options </span></td> | + | <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scrapbook Painting/Pasting Options </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="yellow" colspan=3><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> What | + | <td bgcolor="yellow" colspan=3><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> What Data to Transfer </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<td>  </td> | <td>  </td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Effect Layers </span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Effect Layers </span></td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>'''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' used in the scrapbook</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td bgcolor="yellow" colspan=3><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> How to | + | <td bgcolor="yellow" colspan=3><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> How to Transfer the Data</span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>  </td> | <td>  </td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> None </span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> None </span></td> | ||
− | <td>do not paste this feature</td> | + | <td>do not paint/paste this feature</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=3>For the '''Ground Height''' | + | <td bgcolor="lightyellow" colspan=3>For the '''Ground Height''':-</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>  </td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> None </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>do not paint/paste the scrapbook ground heights, use the existing ground heights instead</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td>  </td> | <td>  </td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Relative </span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Relative </span></td> | ||
− | <td>''' | + | <td>use the '''difference''' between the existing ground heights and those used in the scrapbook</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Effect Layers"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Effect Layers'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Edit Effect Layers...|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Scrapbook Data|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepBrush|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | =='''Edit Effect Layers...'''== | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This Brush Target paints a selected '''Effect Layer''' into your Trainz World</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Effect Layers''' are created using the '''Edit Effect Layers''' options found in both the [[image:SurveyorEditIcon.png|link=]] '''Surveyor Edit Menu''' at the top of the screen and also in the '''Brush Tools''' drop down list. They can also be loaded from '''.cdp''' files and installed from the '''DLS''' (Download Station)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Once created '''Effect Layers''' can be saved as '''Presets''' to be used in other routes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Selecting an Effect layer"></span> | ||
+ | ===Selecting an Existing Effect Layer=== | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Effect layers that you have created for the current route (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Edit Effect Layers...|Edit Effect Layers]]''') or installed into the current route (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Loading Preset Effect Layers|Loading Preset Effect Layers]]''') will be listed in both the '''Layers Palette''' and in the '''Effect Layer Brush Tool''' target list</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Selecting an Effect Layer from the Brush Tool:</span> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=440>[[image:BrushToolsLoadedEffectLayers_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=560> | ||
+ | <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;">Step:</span> To select an '''Effect Layer''' as the brush tool:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on an '''Effect Layer''' name in the '''Brush Target List''' and immediately start painting with the brush using the current '''Tool Options Palette''' settings. More details are shown below.</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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If no named '''Effect Layers''' are present in the '''Brush Target List''' then none have been created or loaded</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Selecting an Effect Layer from the Layers Palette:</span> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=270>[[image:AssetsPaletteEffectLayers_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=730> | ||
+ | <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;">Step:</span> To select an '''Effect Layer''' as the brush tool:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on an effect layer name in the '''Layers Palette''' and immediately start painting using the current '''Brush Tool Options Palette''' settings. More details are shown below.</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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If no named '''Effect Layers''' are present in the '''Layers Palette''' then none have been created or loaded</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Loading Presets"></span> | ||
+ | ===Loading Preset Effect Layers=== | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Preset''' effect layers are layers that have been created in other routes and saved into '''Content Manager''' or downloaded from the '''DLS'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Preset effect layers can be added to your existing route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | For instructions on saving an effect layer as a '''Preset''', see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Save a Layer as a Preset|Save a Layer as a Preset]]''' below. | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Steps:</span> To load a Preset Effect Layer into a route:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''New Effect Layer Dialogue''' to create a new effect layer by a <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;"> Effect Layers </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> + </span> icon in the '''Layers Palette'''. While there are other ways of opening this dialogue, this method is the quickest</td> | ||
+ | <td rowspan=4>[[image:LayersPalette_S20_ListsClosed.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">In the New Effect Layer dialogue window...</span> | ||
+ | <br></td> | ||
+ | <!-- <td> </td> --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <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> in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Effect Name </span> text box and enter a name for your new '''Effect Layer'''. You can change the effect layer name later to match the loaded Preset if you wish (see [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use S20 Palettes#The Layers Palette|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]''' for the details)</td> | ||
+ | <!-- <td> </td> --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>[[image:NewEffectLayerEntry.png|link=|alt=New effect layer]]</td> | ||
+ | <!-- <td> </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> in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Effect Type </span> drop down box and select the type of '''Effect Layer''' to be created - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> TurfFX </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Clutter </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Water </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Color </span>. This will act as a search filter when you select the '''Preset''' to load</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Color Effect Layer''' is only available in '''Trainz Plus'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to create the new layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">In the Effect Layers dialogue window...</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td rowspan=3>[[image:NewEffectLayerLoadPreset_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint5.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;"> Preset </span> drop down box. The Presets listed will match the '''Effect Type''' selected in '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 3 </span> above. Some Presets are supplied built-in with your install of '''Trainz'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <!-- <td> </td> --> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Preset''' to be loaded</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <!-- <td> </td> --> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon on the bottom right of the dialogue window to load the '''Preset''' into the new effect layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Effect Tool Options"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Effect Layer Tool Options </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The Effect Layer brush tool uses the '''Tool Options Palette'''. If this palette is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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 width=970><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Tool Options Palette Controls</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The active effect layer brush options for each action are shown in the '''Tool Options Palette''' with a <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span> coloured icon next to their names. Those options that have their icon greyed out will be ignored by the selected action, but they can still be edited.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Most of the data entry boxes in the '''Tool Options Palette''' have a '''Popup Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> inside the box) that can be used to collect and distribute data - see the Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use S20 Palettes#Tool Options Popups|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]''' for more details.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=210 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> TurfFX and Clutter </span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:BrushToolsEffectLayer_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=210 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Water </span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:BrushToolsWaterLayer_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="left">[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]] '''Water Effect Grade'''<br> | ||
+ | The '''Water Effect Layer''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span> settings are only active if the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> '''Brush Action''' has been selected.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=210 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Color </span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:BrushToolsColorLayer_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <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 width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Color Effect Layer''' is only available in '''Trainz Plus'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Water Effect Layer''' properties of colour and surface effect (calm, ripples, etc) are created using the '''Edit Effect Layer...''' controls - see '''[[#edit Water Layer|Edit Water Layer]]''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top" align="left"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>On the right of each data entry box is a pair of '''Up/Down''' arrow controls. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> up or down on these to adjust the value in smaller increments</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=750 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=746 align="left"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=90><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span></td> | ||
+ | <td width=656>the brush radius (metres) - see '''Notes:''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
+ | <td width=656>Will depend on the effect layer being added. See '''Notes:''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the water layer height (metres) as painted by the brush</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
+ | <td width=656>'''-3000m''' to '''+3000m'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the rate at which the '''Intensity''' (TurfFX, Clutter, Color) or '''Height''' (Water) setting changes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
+ | <td width=656>'''1%''' (very slowly) to<br> | ||
+ | '''100%''' (very quickly)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Intensity </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>effect density or coverage within the brush</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
+ | <td width=656>'''1%''' (almost none) to<br> | ||
+ | '''100%''' (maximum)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>Water Effect Layer slope gradient - '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE''' only</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
+ | <td width=656>'''0%''' (flat) to<br> | ||
+ | '''100%''' (steep but not vertical)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>Water Effect Layer grade direction (compass degrees) - '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE''' only</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
+ | <td width=656>'''0°''' (North) to '''±359°'''<br> | ||
+ | a negative value reverses the grade direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Color </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>Color Effect Layer colour selection ('''RGB''' and '''Brightness''' values) - '''Trainz Plus''' only</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
+ | <td width=656> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BrushToolsColorLayerPicker_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the coloured box next to the title '''Color''' to open the colour selector.<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Set a Colour:</span> Select a colour by either:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the colour in the colour picker device, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>enter its '''RGB''' value in '''Hexadecimal'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Optionally:</span> Set a brightness value for the selected colour by moving the slider up or down</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Reset:</span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the '''Reset button''' (the circular arrow on the bottom right) to cancel your changes and reset the colour to its default value. This default value is set using the '''Edit Effect Layer...''' - see '''[[#Color Layer Edit|Edit Color Effect Layer]]''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting is ignored for '''TurfFX''', '''Clutter''' and '''Color''' effect layers because these layers will be painted at the existing ground surface height.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table width=996> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Unlike '''Surveyor Classic''', there is no upper limit to the brush <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>. Brushes of hundreds of metres (even kilometres) in size are possible. However, the performance will '''decrease''' as the brush radius '''increases'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''minimum''' brush <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> will depend on the configuration settings (asset density, resources used, etc) of the '''Effect Layer''' that is being painted. If the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> setting is below the '''minimum''' for the selected '''Effect Layer''' then the brush circle will turn red and it will not paint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> TurfFX and Clutter Effect Layers </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''TurfFX''' and '''Clutter''' are '''Effect Layers''' that can quickly add vegetation and other ground "artifacts" (e.g. weeds, crops, stones, etc) over large areas</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In a future "soon to be released" <sup>'''TM'''</sup> version of '''Trainz''', '''TurfFX''' will be removed as a separate effect layer and become part of an updated '''Clutter''' effect layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=125><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Brush Actions </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>When a '''TurfFX''' or '''Clutter''' '''Effect Layer''' has been selected as the '''Target''', the second drop down box will give a choice of three '''actions'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The '''actions''' are:- </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=260> | ||
+ | <table width=260> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=120> | ||
+ | <table width=120> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=110>'''Increase'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Decrease'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Set Intensity'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=140>[[image:EffectLayerActions_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Intensity </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> settings to control how the '''Effect Layer''' is applied to the terrain</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=740 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: 17px;">TurfFX and Clutter Effect Layer Actions:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=100><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Increase </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>increases the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Intensity </span> of the effect layer at a rate controlled by the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting, upto a maximum of '''100%'''. Each time the brush is moved over the same area the '''Intensity''' or '''Density''' of the effect layer is increased</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=100><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Decrease </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>decreases the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Intensity </span> of the effect layer at a rate controlled by the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting. Each time the brush is moved over the same area the '''Intensity''' or '''Density''' of the effect layer is decreased</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Intensity </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>will paint the effect layer in one sweep using the full '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Intensity </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=491 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To paint with a '''TurfFX''' or '''Clutter Effect Layer''':-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Brush Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> W </span> key)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''<Turfx effect layer name>''' or the '''<Clutter effect layer name>''' from the Brush '''Target''' drop down menu. If there are no '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' listed then none have been created or installed for this route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select a Brush action from the second drop down list (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Increase </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Decrease </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Intensity </span>)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set any required Brush settings - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Intensity </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> - from the '''Tool Options Palette'''</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> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> on the terrain to paint with the selected '''Effect Layer'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> Note: If the brush painting circle is <span style="font-size: 15px; color: red;">RED</span> then the effect layer will not paint because the brush <span style="font-size: 15px; background-color: black; color: gold;"> Radius </span> is too small </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Both '''TurfFX''' and '''Clutter''' use '''LOD''' data so their visual effect will decrease the further away they are from your point of view. So there is no advantage, but there is a possible performance disadvantage, in painting these effect layers right out to the horizon</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=10> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=496 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can automatically select the '''Brush Tool''' and set its target to an effect layer to immediately start painting with that layer by:- | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To paint with a '''TurfFX''' or '''Clutter Effect Layer''' (quick steps):-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Effect Layer''' in the '''Layers Palette'''. You can then start painting ('''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: red;"> 4 </span> below) with the current '''Tool Options Palette''' settings, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the brush '''Action''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Increase </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Decrease </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Intensity </span>), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">AND/OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set any brush controls (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Intensity </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</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> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> on the terrain to paint with the selected '''Effect Layer'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> Note: If the brush painting circle is <span style="font-size: 15px; color: red;">RED</span> then the effect layer will not paint because the brush <span style="font-size: 15px; background-color: black; color: gold;"> Radius </span> is too small </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The density or coverage of the '''TurfFX''' and '''Clutter''' ground effects within the brush area is controlled by the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Intensity </span> setting.<br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: gold; background-color: black;"> Intensity </span> Settings:'''</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''1%''' to apply the effect very lightly</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''100%''' to apply the effect at full density</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Values between these two limits will give intermediate changes with each sweep of the brush over the same area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The rate or speed at which the '''TurfFX''' and '''Clutter''' ground effects change when using the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Increase </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Decrease </span> brush actions is controlled by the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting.<br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> Settings:'''</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''1%''' to increase/decrease the application of the ground effect very slowly</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''100%''' increase/decrease the application of the ground effect at the maximum possible rate</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Values between these two limits will give intermediate changes with each sweep of the brush over the same area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=971><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: "Floating Turf"'''</span> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | When painting with a '''TurfFX Effect Layer''' or a '''Clutter Effect Layer''' brush, care must be taken when near the edge of the route. Painting over the edge will create "floating" effect layer artifacts. This can occur in both '''Surveyor 2.0''' and '''Surveyor Classic'''. The same effect will occur if an effect layer is painted over a dig-hole, such as those used at tunnel entrances.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table width=996> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:EffectLayerHeightArtifact.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In the image on the left, a '''TurfFX Effect Layer''' brush has been used near the boundary of the route. Some of the brush has strayed over that boundary edge into the empty space beyond.<br><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | The result is a "floating" section of TurfFX or Clutter hovering "off the grid" and sometimes high above the terrain, as shown in the image. The height of the floating region will depend on the ground height, the '''World Origin''' height and other mysterious factors.<br><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The Solution:</span> '''(The Lawn Mower)''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To remove "floating" '''TurFX''' and '''Clutter''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Set the '''Effect Brush Tool''' action to <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Decrease </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Set both the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Intensity </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> settings in the '''Tool Options Palette''' to '''100%'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Using the same '''Effect Layer''' that created the problem, repaint over the floating '''Effect Layer''' areas. This will also remove some of the effect layer from the edges of the boundary baseboards.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Prevention:</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''DO NOT''' paint '''TurfFX''' and '''Clutter Effect Layers''' right up to the edges of boundary baseboards</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''TurfFX''' and '''Clutter Layers''' do not detect and avoid dig-holes such as those used at tunnel entrances. Use the steps listed above to remove effect layers from dig-holes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Water Effect Layer </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Most of the features of the '''Water Effect Layer''', as described here, are only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Water Effect Layer''' will cover the entire route and can be raised above or lowered below the ground to hide or reveal the water where required</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE''' you can have more than one '''Water Effect Layer''' each with a different colour and/or surface effect (calm, ripples, rough)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Ground Height''' can also be raised or lowered to hide and reveal the water layer where required</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=125><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Brush Actions </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>When a '''Water Effect Layer''' has been selected as the '''Target''', the second drop down box will give a choice of five '''actions'''. These '''actions''' are identical to those found in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Ground Height </span> '''Target''' plus a new action:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The '''actions''' are:- </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=260> | ||
+ | <table width=260> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=120> | ||
+ | <table width=120> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=110>'''Height Up'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Height Down'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Set Height'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Grade'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Bulk Adjust'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=140>[[image:BrushToolsWaterEffect_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span> settings to control how the '''Water Effect Layer''' is applied</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=740 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=736 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Water Effect Layer Actions:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Up </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Down </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>raises/lowers the water layer at a rate controlled by the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=100><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>will "plateau" the water level to the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting at a rate controlled by the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=100><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Grade </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>creates a smooth water slope at the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span> settings at a rate controlled by the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting - see '''Notes:''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=100><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Bulk Adjust </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>will move the entire water layer up or down - see '''Notes:''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=491 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To paint with a '''Water Effect Layer''':-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Brush Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> W </span> key)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''<water effect layer name>''' from the Brush '''Target''' drop down menu. If there are no '''Water Effect Layers''' listed then none have been created or installed for this route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select a Brush action from the second drop down list (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Up </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Down </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Bulk Adjust </span>)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set any required Brush settings - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Angle </span> - from the '''Tool Options Palette''' | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The colour and surface effect (calm, ripples, rough) of a '''Water Effect Layer''' are set in its properties (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#edit Water Layer|Water Layer Edit Controls]]''' below)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> on the terrain to paint with the '''Effect Layer'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=10> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can also set the '''Brush Tool''' for painting with a '''Water Effect Layer''' using the current '''Tool Options Palette''' settings in one step by selecting the named effect layer in the '''Layers Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=495 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=491 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=465><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | The rate or speed at which the water layer height changes is controlled by the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> Settings:'''</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''1%''' for the smallest possible change with each sweep of the brush</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''100%''' for the largest possible change with each sweep of the brush</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Values between these two limits will give intermediate changes with each sweep of the brush over the same area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=970><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table width=996> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>It is '''NOT''' recommended that you use both '''Water Effect Layers''' and the original '''Legacy Water''' in the same route. Use one or the other but, where possible, avoid using both.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting is the '''vertical rise''' divided by '''horizontal distance''' converted to a percentage figure. So a grade of 100% (the maximum allowed) would mean a slope formed by the height and distance both being the same value (e.g. a height increase of 50m over a distance of 50m). A vertical slope (e.g. a waterfall) would have an infinite grade which is currently impossible in Surveyor.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Bulk Adjust </span> action is not fully intuitive and will require some experimentation. It will raise and lower the water effect layer in the baseboard where the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> was executed. Areas within that baseboard where the water effect layer had previously been set to a different height will not be affected until the water level reaches the same height. The Water Effect Layer in surrounding baseboards will also start to move when the level reaches their current heights.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Water Effect Layer Example</span> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=700>[[image:EffectLayerAddWaterLayer_S20.png|700px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A water layer has been lifted above the terrain by using the:-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Brush Tool''' target set to the '''Water Layer'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Brush Action''' set to <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>and the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> set to a few metres above the terrain height</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | The brush painting action is then used to paint the water at the set height.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ====Water Effect Layer Tips==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To create a flat water layer at a set height use the following technique:- | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height </span> brush action rather than <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height Up/Height Down </span> actions</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Set the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> to the required value</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Set the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> to '''100%'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To create a sloping water layer use the following technique:- | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> brush action</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Set the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> to the required slope value</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Color Effect Layer"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Color Effect Layer (Trainz Plus Only) </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Color Effect Layer''' is only available to '''Trainz Plus''' subscribers</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Color Effect Layer''' adds a "tinting effect" to selected areas of the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Only one '''Color Effect Layer''' can be added to a route but it can have different colours in different parts of the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=125><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Brush Actions </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>When the '''Color Effect Layer''' has been selected as the '''Brush Target''', the second drop down box will be blank as there are no brush actions for this effect layer.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can think of the '''Color Effect Layer''' as a transparent "skin" that covers the ground texture throughout the layout. You can add different colours (or "tints") to the skin at different places to alter the appearance of the ground texture below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200>[[image:BrushToolsColorLayer_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=400 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To paint with a '''Color Effect Layer''':-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Brush Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> W </span> key)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''<color effect layer name>''' from the Brush '''Target''' drop down menu. If there are no '''Color Effect Layers''' listed then none have been created or installed for this route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set any required Brush settings - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Color </span> - from the '''Tool Options Palette''' | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Color </span> setting will open the '''color picker''' to select the colour to be painted. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Effect Tool Options|Effect Layer Tool Options]]''' above.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> on the terrain to paint the '''Effect Layer''' with the selected colour</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can also set the '''Brush Tool''' for painting with the '''Color Effect Layer''' using the current '''Tool Options Palette''' settings in one step by selecting the named effect layer in the '''Layers Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=400 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=396 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=370><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The rate or speed at which the colour changes is controlled by the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> setting | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span> Settings:'''</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''1%''' for the smallest possible change with each sweep of the brush</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlackDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''100%''' for the largest possible change with each sweep of the brush</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Values between these two limits will give intermediate changes with each sweep of the brush over the same area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Applying a '''Color Effect Layer''' will only affect the appearance (colours) of the '''ground textures''' in the painted area. It will not affect the appearance of any objects placed on the ground in that area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center">'''No color effect layer applied'''</td> | ||
+ | <td align="center">'''Color effect layer applied'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center">[[image:ColorEffectLayerNoTint.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td align="center">[[image:ColorEffectLayerTint.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2 align="center">Cricket pitch scene before and after applying a color effect layer that gives the impression of "wear and tear" around the pitch area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Edit Effect Layers..."></span> | ||
+ | =='''Edit Effect Layers...'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepPlacement|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Effect Layers|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepBrush|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>When this Brush Target is selected, the '''Edit Effect Layer''' dialogue box will appear. This is the same as selecting <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Effect Layers ... </span> from the [[image:SurveyorEditIcon.png|link=]] '''Surveyor Edit Menu'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=125><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Brush Actions </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>When the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Effect Layers... </span> '''Target''' is selected, the second drop down box will be disabled - there are no actions for this brush target.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:EditMenuSelectEffectLayers.png|link=|alt=Open effect layers]]</td> | <td>[[image:EditMenuSelectEffectLayers.png|link=|alt=Open effect layers]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Option [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] Create a New Effect Layer</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>If no Effect Layers are present then you can create a new one</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:NewEffectLayerEntry.png|link=|alt=New effect layer]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
<td> | <td> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | |
− | [[image:EditEffectLayersMenu.png|link=|alt=Edit effect | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Steps:</span> To create your first effect layer:-</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> in the <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Effect Name </span> text box and enter a name for your new '''Effect Layer'''</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; color: white; background-color: black;"> Effect Type </span> drop down box and select the type of '''Effect Layer''' to be created - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> TurfFX </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Clutter </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Water </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Color </span></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 [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>You will then be presented with '''Option''' [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] as shown below. You will probably need to edit your new '''Effect Layer'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Option [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] Edit an Existing Effect Layer</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3>If '''Effect Layers''' are present (including the one you just created in '''Option''' [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] above) then select an '''Effect Layer''' to edit, delete or choose to create another new one</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=531>[[image:EditEffectLayersMenu.png|link=|alt=Edit effect layers]]<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Preset: </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>this drop down box will list all the '''Preset Effect Layers''' that have been loaded into '''Content Manager'''. Select a '''Preset''' to load it into the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:SavePresetIcon.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Save as a Preset''' - this icon will save the '''Effect Layer''' as a '''Preset'''. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Save a Layer as a Preset|Save a Layer as a Preset]]''' below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=35>[[image:EditSwitchIcon.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Edit Effect Layer''' - this icon will open and close the editing dialogue area that allows you to alter the appearance and properties of your selected '''Effect Layer'''.<br> | ||
+ | Edit with <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: #ffffb0;"> CAUTION </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=469> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>to create a new effect layer <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the [[image:PlusIcon.png|link=]] icon - then follow the steps in '''Option''' [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] above</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>to select an existing layer to edit, either select its name from the '''Layer''' drop down box <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the [[image:PickerIcon.png|link=]] icon and select the '''Effect Layer''' from the '''Trainz World'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>to delete an effect layer from the route first select it (as described above) and then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the [[image:DeleteIcon.png|link=]] icon</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Effect Layers''' are created for each route. You can select and edit a previously saved '''Effect Layer''' (called a '''Preset''') rather than having to recreate the entire effect each time.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>When you have finished creating or editing an '''Effect Layer''' click either the:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=33>[[image:Tick.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>icon to '''accept''' your changes</td> | ||
+ | <td width=40 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | <td width=33>[[image:Cross.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>icon to '''reject''' your changes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ==='''Save a Layer as a Preset'''=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A '''Preset''' is an edited or created effect layer that has been saved so that it can be reused in other routes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Once an effect layer has been created or edited, it can be saved and will appear as a new asset in '''Content Manager'''. It can be loaded into other routes (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Loading Preset Effect Layers|Loading Preset Effect Layers]]''' above), saved as a '''.cdp''' file and uploaded to the '''DLS'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=531>[[image:EditEffectLayersMenu.png|link=|alt=Edit effect layers]]</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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To save an effect layer as a '''Preset''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Effect Layers''' window and select the effect layer to be saved</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 [[image:SavePresetIcon.png|link=]] icon. The effect layer will be saved using the name you entered for the layer ('''Grass Short Dry''' in the example shown on the left)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | A '''Preset''' can be deleted from the current route (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the [[image:DeleteIcon.png|link=]] icon) but it will remain as a saved asset in '''Content Manager''' and can be reloaded if needed. To permanently delete a preset it must be deleted using '''Content Manager'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> TurfFX Layer Edit Controls </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Some features of the '''TurfFX Effect Layer''' are only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=570>[[image:EditEffectLayerTurfFX_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=430 bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Always edit these values with caution</span></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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Many of the entered values will alter the appearance of the asset. Features such as the ground coverage (density) of the plants, their heights, stem and leaf thickness, density of seed heads, etc, etc</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Some features are only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | + | A detailed (but incomplete) description of the TurfFX Effect Layer controls can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki''' at:-<br> | |
− | + | :'''[[TurfFX_Effect_Layer]]''' | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | < | + | <td> |
− | < | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
− | < | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <td width= | + | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>The best way to learn how to create and edit an effect layer is to set up a single baseboard and experiment with the various options and controls. If your experiments create an effect layer that you like then save it as a '''Preset''' so that it can be used in another route.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | </table> | + | </table> |
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Clutter Layer Edit Controls </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Some features of the '''Clutter Effect Layer''' are only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=570>[[image:EditEffectLayerClutter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=430 bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Always edit these values with caution</span></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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Each added '''Mesh Asset''' (e.g. plant asset or rock asset) will increase the resources used by this layer and that may have an effect on performance.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The sliders next to each '''Mesh Asset''' control the density (frequency) of that asset in the layer. | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=100>'''Extreme Left'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>not displayed at all. This will add a '''Delete''' icon to the end of the slider which will allow that asset to be removed from the layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>'''Extreme Right'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>displayed with maximum coverage</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Intermediate positions along a slider will give effects between these two extremes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Some of the features shown are only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | A detailed description of the Clutter Effect Layer controls can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki''' at:-<br> | ||
+ | :'''[[Clutter_Effect_Layer]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The best way to learn how to create and edit an effect layer is to set up a single baseboard and experiment with the various options and controls. If your experiments create an effect layer that you like then save it as a '''Preset''' so that it can be used in another route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="edit Water Layer"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Water Layer Edit Controls </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Water Effect Layer''' has been introduced mainly for '''Surveyor 2.0''' although an older and more restricted version is available in '''TRS19 SP4'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>In '''Surveyor 2.0''' you can have more than one '''Water Effect Layer'''. Each can have a different combination of water colour and surface effects (calm, ripples, rough). Each can be raised above the ground height to present a different water surface in different locations.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=570>[[image:EditEffectLayerWater_S20.png|link=]] | ||
+ | <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><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Default Value </span> control sets the initial height or altitude in metres of the entire water effect layer. This is initially set to '''0m''' but you can change this to any positive (above) or negative (below) value '''BUT''' this must be set when the layer is created, not edited afterwards when it will have no effect</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Constant Value </span> controls set the colour of the entire water effect layer. Enter the '''RGB''' colour values ('''0.000''' to '''1.000''') for the required colour</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=430 bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Always edit these values with caution</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | The '''Trainz Wiki''' has an old ('''TRS19''') and very incomplete description of the Water Effect Layer controls at:-<br> | ||
+ | :'''[[Water_Effect_Layer]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The best way to learn how to create and edit an effect layer is to set up a single baseboard and experiment with the various options and controls. If your experiments create an effect layer that you like then save it as a '''Preset''' so that it can be used in another route.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Color Layer Edit"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Color Layer Edit Controls (Trainz Plus Only) </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Color Effect Layer''' is only available to '''Trainz Plus''' subscribers</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>You can only have one '''Color Effect Layer''' but through the '''Tool Options Palette''' it can be given different colours in different locations.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=570>[[image:EditEffectLayerColor_S20.png|link=]] | ||
+ | <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 width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Default Value </span> '''RGB''' colours will set the initial colour used and the colour that will be set if the '''Reset''' button is clicked in the '''Tool Options Palette''' while painting a colour. Enter the '''RGB''' colour values ('''0.000''' to '''1.000''') for the required colour</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=430 bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Always edit these values with caution</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | A more detailed description of the Color Effect Layer controls can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki''' at:-<br> | ||
+ | :'''[[Color_effect_layer]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The best way to learn how to create and edit an effect layer is to set up a single baseboard and experiment with the various options and controls. If your experiments create an effect layer that you like then save it as a '''Preset''' so that it can be used in another route.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepPlacement"></span> | ||
='''The Placement Tool'''= | ='''The Placement Tool'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Placement: Setting an Objects Layer|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Edit Effect Layers...|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepBrush|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepEyedropper|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= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td> |
− | <table width= | + | <table width=214 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=210 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=40>[[image:S20_PlacementToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=40>[[image:S20_PlacementToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=170>'''Keyboard Shortcut:''' <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> E </span></td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=786 bgcolor="lightcyan"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Placement Tool </span> adds objects to a Trainz World</span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>This tool uses the '''Tool Options Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette'''. If these palettes are not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When selected, this tool has a distinctive pointer icon which makes it easier to identify that the '''Placement Tool''' is active</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PlacementToolPointer_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Placement Tool''' has no '''Target''' or '''Action''' options so it has no drop down menu lists</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200>[[image:PlacementTools_S20.png|link=|alt=Placement Tools]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=800 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=796 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">More Placement Options</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>After an object has been placed in a route its position and/or height can be changed by choosing one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>using the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Free Move Tool|Free Move Tool]]''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>using the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Fine Adjustment Tool|Fine Adjustment Tool]]''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>editing its <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> x </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> settings in [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>selecting the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option in its '''Context Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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="skip Placement: Setting an Objects Layer"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Placement: Setting an Objects Name and Layer'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepPlacement|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepPlacement|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Once an object has been placed into the '''Trainz World''' using the '''Placement Tool''' it can be given an optional name and, if needed, moved to a different layer.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Setting an Objects Name:</span><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Object names are optional but for some objects they are essential for the operation of a session</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>You can give any object in your route an identifying name. In some cases a name is vital for '''AI''' and session operations, in other cases it will be needed as a display feature - for example: to be shown on a station nameboard. A name also makes it easier to search for a particular object using the '''Finder Tool''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> F </span></span> keys). You must have an object selected before it can be named</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>If the '''Info Palette''' is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document.</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=225>[[image:InfoPaletteObjectName_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 name (or rename) a selected object:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> Note: </span> This must be performed immediately after the object has been placed while it is still highlighted (selected). If the object is not highlighted then select it with the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''.</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> inside the '''Name''' text entry box in the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Enter a name</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=420>[[image:ObjectsUsingSameName.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=580 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=576 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center" colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">There is no ban on two or more objects using the same name</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | In the image shown on the left there are 4 objects all named '''Old Orroroo Rd'''.<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | This will not cause any problems for scenery objects apart from finding the ''exact'' one you want with the '''Finder Tool''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> F </span></span> keys).<br> | ||
+ | <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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | However, '''duplicated names''' will cause problems for '''Industries''' (including passenger enabled stations), '''Locomotives''', '''Track Marks''', '''Triggers''', '''Switches''', '''Signals''', etc that have to be identified to control the operation of a session.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">These objects must have unique names</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Setting an Objects Layer:</span><br> | ||
− | The | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>All objects in the '''Trainz World''' are in layers. You can set and change the layers where objects are placed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>An object will always be placed in the currently set '''Active Layer'''. The active layer can be changed before the object has been added and objects can be moved to different layers at any time.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>If the '''Layers Palette''' and the '''Info Palette''' are not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | ==''' | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayersPalette_S20_ActiveLayer3.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Active Layer''' (shown left named '''route-layer PQ''') is indicated by a light grey "highlight" in the list and its name will appear in the '''Layers Palette''' title. <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> This is the layer where all objects added by the Placement Tool and the Scrapbook will be placed </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To set the '''Active Layer''':-</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> on the layer name in the '''Layers Palette'''. That layer is now the '''Active Layer''' where all objects placed in the Route or Session will be added. You can change the '''Active Layer''' at any time. | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Changing the '''Active Layer''' will not change the assigned layers of any existing objects. It merely sets the default layer that will be used for new added objects</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Ground Height''', '''Ground Texture''' and '''Effect Layers''' are special. They cannot be set as the '''Active Layer''' and scenery objects and splines cannot be moved into them.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>After an object has been placed into a layer in the '''Trainz World''' it can be moved to a different layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To move a placed object to another layer:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoLayerSetNew.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>If an object is still selected (highlighted) by the '''Placement Tool''' then you can change its assigned layer as often as you like. If it is not selected then you must first select it using either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''.</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> on the Layer arrowhead icon (circled in red in the image left) in the '''Info Palette'''. This will open up the layer controls for the selected object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the drop down menu box labelled '''Layer''' shows the currently assigned layer for that object. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Up/Down''' arrows to open the list of all available layers.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the destination layer from the list. The object will then be moved to the selected layer - you will be given a warning if the move has failed (usually because the objects layer is locked)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Also see:-</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#skip Assigning Objects to a Different Layer|Assigning Objects to a Different Layer]]''' for more details on the '''Layer Controls''' in the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use Layers]]''' for detailed information on '''Layers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Placement: Spline Objects (Including Track)|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Placement: Setting an Objects Layer|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepPlacement|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Add a Scenery Mesh Object </span>=== | ||
− | Individual "non-spline" scenery objects that are not attached to track are often referred to in '''Trainz''' terminology as '''Scenery Mesh | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Individual "non-spline" scenery objects that are not attached to track are often referred to in '''Trainz''' terminology as <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Scenery Mesh Objects</span>.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Scenery Mesh Object''' the first step is to identify the exact asset you want to add. Steps [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]], [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] and [[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]] are common to placing '''ALL''' types of objects but the selection of the object in step [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] will change for different types of objects.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the ''' | + | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' choose one of the following:- |
<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=246 align="center"> | + | <td width=246 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on an asset selection icon<br> |
[[image:FilterSelectIcons.png|link=|alt=Filter Icons]] | [[image:FilterSelectIcons.png|link=|alt=Filter Icons]] | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top" align="left"> | <tr valign="top" align="left"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:SceneryMeshFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:SceneryMeshFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>all non-spline scenery | + | <td>all non-spline scenery assets</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top" align="left"> | <tr valign="top" align="left"> | ||
<td>[[image:ScenerySplineFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:ScenerySplineFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>all spline scenery | + | <td>all spline scenery assets</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top" align="left"> | <tr valign="top" align="left"> | ||
<td>[[image:TrackSplineFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:TrackSplineFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>all track spline | + | <td>all track spline assets</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top" align="left"> | <tr valign="top" align="left"> | ||
<td>[[image:TrackMeshFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:TrackMeshFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>all track | + | <td>all track (non spline) assets (signals, etc)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top" align="left"> | <tr valign="top" align="left"> | ||
<td>[[image:TrainFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:TrainFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>all rolling stock</td> | + | <td>all rolling stock assets</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top" align="left"> | <tr valign="top" align="left"> | ||
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<table width=246 bgcolor=#ffffff> | <table width=246 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td align="center"> | + | <td align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the '''Content Drop-down Box'''<br> |
[[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br> | [[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br> | ||
Then select '''Scenery Objects'''<br> | Then select '''Scenery Objects'''<br> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2> | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2> | ||
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<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=396 cellpadding=2> | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=396 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span><br> | + | <td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span><br> |
− | If you already have the same object placed in your route then:- | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> If you already have the same object placed in your route then:-</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1RedC.png|link=]]</td> | |
+ | <td>move the tool pointer over the object to be selected 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 <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> ToolTip </span> attached to the pointer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2RedC.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 object to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and automatically select it for placement with the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step''' [[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] below (for a '''Scenery Mesh Object''') or to '''Step''' [[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] in one of the following sections (for a different type of object).</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | < | + | </td> |
− | <table width= | + | </tr> |
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>To narrow down the filter list type part of the object name into the '''Search Text Box'''. For example if you have selected '''Scenery Objects''' and want to find "barns", then type "barn" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter).</td> | + | <td>'''Optional:''' To narrow down the filter list type part of the object name into the '''Search Text Box'''. For example if you have selected '''Scenery Objects''' and want to find "barns", then type "barn" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter).</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=200>[[image:FilterSelectSearchBarn_S20.png|link=|alt=Text search]]</td> | <td width=200>[[image:FilterSelectSearchBarn_S20.png|link=|alt=Text search]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>This will list all the '''Scenery Objects''' containing the text "barn" in their name or description.<br> |
− | <table width= | + | <table width=800> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=200>[[image:FilterSelectWoodenBarn_S20.png|link=|alt=Filtered list]]</td> | <td width=200>[[image:FilterSelectWoodenBarn_S20.png|link=|alt=Filtered list]]</td> | ||
− | <td valign="middle">[[image: | + | <td valign="middle">[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the required item in the list.<br><br> |
− | When selected the object will be highlighted on a blue background and its name will appear in the '''Assets Palette''' title bar. | + | When selected the object will be highlighted on a blue background and its name will appear in the '''Assets Palette''' title bar.<br> |
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
− | <table | + | |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>If you are not certain that a selected asset is the right one then try the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options: </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on the name in the '''Asset List''' to bring up its image and description, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>view its rotating and resizeable 3D image in the '''Preview Palette''', <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>switch the asset list to '''Thumbnail View''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the [[image:AssetsPaletteListToggleViewIcon_S20.png|link=]] icon). In this view the palette is best used undocked and enlarged - see the '''Wiki Page''' at [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes#Thumbnail View|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]''' for instructions on undocking and enlarging palettes.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <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 width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | A <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on an object in the '''Assets Palette''' filter list will automatically activate the '''Placement Tool''' so the next <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the route will place that object in the route.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=500> | + | <td colspan=2>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] The final step is to place the selected object into the route. |
− | <table> | + | <br> |
+ | <table width=500 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=496 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1RedC.png|link=]]</td> |
− | + | <td>if the '''Placement Tool''' is not selected then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its '''Tools Palette''' icon [[image:S20_PlacementToolIcon.png|link=|20px]] or press the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> E </span> key</td> | |
− | # | + | </tr> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2RedC.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the spot where you want to place the object</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
− | <td | + | </tr> |
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=500 cellpadding=2> | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=500 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=496 cellpadding=2> | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=496 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''Placement Tool''' will remain on and active until another tool has been selected. So everytime you <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> another copy of the object (or another object if you change your selection) will be added to the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the last object placed will be highlighted (covered in "green/yellow"). This will be the selected object if you switch control to the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Move a Scenery Mesh Object </span>=== | ||
− | ==''' | + | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Warning:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To move a scenery mesh object <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: red;"> DO NOT </span> click on it</span> with the '''Placement Tool''' as this will just add another object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To move scenery mesh objects you must switch to either the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The_Free_Move_Tool|The Free Move Tool]]''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The_Fine_Adjustment_Tool|The Fine Ajustment Tool]]'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track Objects''' and '''Rolling Stock Objects''' are exceptions and they can be moved using the '''Placement Tool''' but only immediately after being placed in the '''Trainz World''' - see the relevant sections below for more details.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Delete a Scenery Mesh Object </span>=== | ||
− | To | + | <table width=1000> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | <table width= | + | <td colspan=2>To delete a scenery mesh object (or any object) that has just been added by the '''Placement Tool''' and is still highlighted, choose one of the following:-<br> |
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open its '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) and select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <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>If the object is not highlighted then you must first switch to either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Ajustment Tool''', select the object and then choose one of the above options</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Set the Height of a Scenery Mesh Object </span>=== | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>An object that has just been added to a route using the '''Placement Tool''' can have its height adjusted immediately after placement</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>or it can be adjusted at a later time using the '''Free Move''' or '''Fine Adjustment Tools'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Copying or Checking an Objects Height</span> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the height of a '''selected''' scenery mesh object (e.g. a house) into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting while the '''Placement Tool''' is still active. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object.<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the height of any '''selected''' object into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | |||
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Height from Selection </span> option</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td> </td> |
− | < | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>You can check the height of any selected object or endpoint using the '''Info Palette'''. The height is the last value in the '''Pos:''' (Position) data set.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoPaletteShowHeight_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Setting an Objects Height</span><br> | |
+ | In '''Surveyor 2.0''' scenery mesh objects can be given a height that can place them above or below the ground level. | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200>[[image:PlacementMeshHeight0_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=200>[[image:PlacementMeshHeight3_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=600 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=596 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set the '''height''' of a '''selected''' scenery mesh object, choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | + | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | |
− | <td width= | + | <td>in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting, enter a value followed by the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> |
− | <td>''' | + | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting, enter a value then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> and select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height to Selection </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>from the objects '''Context Menu''' select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option to apply an existing height setting, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Info Palette''' enter a value in the objects <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> (height) setting or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the double arrowheads to its right. This can be used to set the height to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3>The object will be moved to the set height above (or below) the terrain. The vertical yellow line shown in the second image on the left indicates the height change. The small yellow dot at the base of the line is the terrain '''attachment point''' for the object.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span style=" | + | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu </span>=== |
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu Options</span><br> | ||
+ | Once a scenery mesh object has been placed you can open its '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to access a range of options and functions. The following '''Scenery Mesh Object''' specific options will appear, along with other more general options, in the objects '''Context Menu'''. | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the '''selected''' objects to the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reset Object Rotation </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>resets the rotation angle of the '''selected''' objects to their default values</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Randomise Object Rotation </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>applies a random rotation angle to each '''selected''' object around its vertical axis</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu|Free Move: Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu]]''' for the full list of '''Context Menu''' options for '''Scenery Mesh Objects'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Placement: Spline Objects (Including Track)"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Placement: Spline Objects (Including Track)'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Placement: Track Objects|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepPlacement|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | + | <span id="Add a Spline Object"></span> | |
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Add a Spline Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Scenery splines and track splines are defined by their '''endpoints'''. Splines are usually added to a route as a series of joined segments linked at the endpoints.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> Start the process by identifying and selecting the exact track or scenery spline asset that you need from the '''Assets Palette'''<br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#0000ff width=475 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=471 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td colspan=5>Select from the '''Assets Palette''' icons:-</td> |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:ScenerySplineFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>spline scenery assets</td> |
+ | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:TrackSplineFilter_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>track spline assets</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | < | + | </table> |
− | + | </td> | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#0000ff width=475 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=471 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3>Select from the '''Assets Palette''' drop down list:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=150><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scenery Splines </span></td> | ||
+ | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Track </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Select the spline asset to be added using <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps</span> [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] and [[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]], or the [[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span>, as described in [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects|Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects]]''' above.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | ==''' | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Then continue as shown below:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td rowspan=2 width=420 valign="center">[[image:PlacementTrack1_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the spot where the spline will start. This will place the start or first '''endpoint''' of the spline. | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the spline starting point is on another spline and you do not want the two splines to be joined then hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> key when you <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Move the mouse in the direction you want to lay the spline or track. The spline will follow the mouse wherever you move it.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>When you start adding a spline to a route it will always be placed at the height of the terrain regardless of the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. However, if there is a % value in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting then the spline will be laid down with that gradient starting from the terrain height - to avoid this and lay the spline at the terrain height delete any value in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PlacementTrack2_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When you have the tool pointer in the final position for the first spline segment, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> again. This will anchor the second spline endpoint. The spline between the two endpoints is the first spline segment.<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the spline end point is on another spline and you do not want the two splines to be joined then hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> key when you <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | The spline segment will now have three '''Context Icons''', one for each '''endpoint''' ([[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]) and one for the spline segment ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] or [[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] depending on the type of spline).<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=580 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=576 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Different context menu options are provided depending on whether you click on the icon for an '''endpoint''' or a '''segment'''. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Free Move: Spline Object Context Menus|Free Move: Spline Object Context Menus]]''' for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td rowspan=2>[[image:PlacementTrack3_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint7.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the new endpoint and move the mouse in the direction you want to continue laying the spline or track. The spline will follow the mouse wherever you move it.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Curves for Trainz Geeks'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Splines and track splines are created and stored using '''Bezier Curves''', a mathematical formula commonly used for curves in computer graphics. Each spline segment, curved or straight, is described using just 4 points regardless of its length and complexity. This gives significant savings in storage and processing. Unfortunately, real world curves are rarely described by simple '''Bezier Curves'''. This can sometimes create difficulties when modelling curves from the real world so approximations often have to be used in the '''Trainz World'''. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td rowspan=3>[[image:PlacementTrack4_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint8.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When you have the tool pointer in the final position for the second spline segment, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> again. This will anchor the third spline endpoint and the '''Context Icons''' will move to the new segment.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table width=480 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=476 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Adding a Junction'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | To add a junction to a spline segment <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on it with the '''Placement Tool''' at the point where you want to insert the junction, this does not have to be an '''endpoint''', then move the pointer out from the junction. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Add a Spline Junction|Add a Spline Junction]]''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Repeat '''Steps''' [[image:DotPoint7.JPG|link=]] and [[image:DotPoint8.JPG|link=]] above to continue laying the spline.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;">  | + | <span id="Spine Laying Tips"></span> |
+ | ====Spine Laying Tips==== | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Starting/Ending Disconnected Splines On Other Splines</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you start or end a spline segment on another identical or compatible spline it will form a junction (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Add a Spline Junction|Add a Spline Junction]]''' below) or, if close enough, it will attach itself to a nearby endpoint on that spline. This is perfect if that is what you want but it is an annoyance if it is not what you want.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you start or end a spline segment on an incompatible spline (e.g. placing a ruler spline endpoint on a road spline) you will receive a warning message such as <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Incompatible Spline </span> and you will not be able to add the segment.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | To prevent a junction/join forming or a segment being rejected, use the following:- | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> key when performing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> (a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span>) on the second spline. If starting a spline once you have clicked draw the new spline out as you normally would</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Lay a Spline that Follows the Ground Terrain</span><br> | ||
+ | Normally splines will be laid down so that they follow the shape of the ground terrain. Occasionally they may be laid down at a set gradient that will ignore the shape of the ground terrain between the two endpoints. This can happen if you have used the '''Eyedropper Tool''' to select an existing spline object - the eyedropper will copy some of the features of the selected spline (such as its gradient) into the '''Tool Options Palette'''. If you want the spline to follow the ground terrain, not a set gradient, then use the following:- | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Check the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting in the '''Tool Options Palette'''. If it is showing a '''%''' value (e.g. '''0%''' which means "flat") then highlight the value and delete it. It should now show the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> - </span> character (which means "no gradient will be applied")</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Move a Spline Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Warning:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To move a spline object <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: red;"> DO NOT </span> click on it</span> with the '''Placement Tool''' as this will just add a junction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To move spline objects you must switch to either the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The_Free_Move_Tool|The Free Move Tool]]''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The_Fine_Adjustment_Tool|The Fine Ajustment Tool]]'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=490 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 spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>Select the '''Free Move Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span> key) or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span> key)</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To select multiple spline segments use <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on each segment</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click and Drag </span> the segment(s) in the required direction |
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Note:</span> always drag on a '''segment''' not on an '''endpoint''' otherwise only the endpoint will be moved</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2>< | + | <td colspan=2>For more information see the sections [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Free Move: Spline Objects (Including Track)|Free Move: Spline Objects]]''' or [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Fine Adjustment: Spline Objects (Including Track)|Fine Adjustment: Spline Objects]]'''</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=20> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=490 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 spline endpoint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the '''Free Move Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span> key) or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </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 and Drag </span> the endpoint in the required direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>For more information see the sections [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Free Move: Spline Objects (Including Track)|Free Move: Spline Objects]]''' or [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Fine Adjustment: Spline Objects (Including Track)|Fine Adjustment: Spline Objects]]'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Delete a Spline Object </span>=== |
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To delete a spline object (or any object) that has just been added by the '''Placement Tool''' and is still highlighted, choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open its '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) and select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>If the object is not highlighted then you must first switch to either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Ajustment Tool''', select the object and then choose one of the above options</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Add a Spline Junction"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Add a Spline Junction </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A junction is formed when three spline segments are joined at an endpoint. Junctions can be formed using non identical but '''compatible''' spline objects, such as different types of track splines.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=425>[[image:SplineJunction_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=575 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=571 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a junction to a spline object:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the spline object to be used for the junction. The easiest method is hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on an existing spline object that you want to use. This will also select the '''Placement Tool''' in '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 2 </span> below so you can skip to '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 3 </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette'''</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 spline at the spot where the junction is to be created. This can be on an existing endpoint or between two endpoints where a new endpoint will be inserted | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>All spline junctions will be shown with a red dot ([[image:DotPoint.JPG|7px|link=]]). The only exception is for '''procedural track junctions''' where a <span style="font-weight: 700; color: red;">red dot</span> indicates a poorly formed junction while a '''black dot''' indicates a correctly formed junction. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Add a Track Junction|Add a Track Junction]]''' below for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>move the mouse pointer out from the junction to where the next endpoint of the spline branch will be placed and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=620 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=616 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To remove a junction but keep all its spline segments:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the junction endpoint '''Context Menu''' by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its '''Context Icon''' [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Separate Splines </span> menu option (this will separate '''ALL''' the spline segments that meet at that endpoint)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table width=616 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A junction can be removed by deleting any spline segment that connects to it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A junction endpoint can be moved by using the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Add a Track Junction"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Add a Track Junction </span>=== | ||
− | < | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A track junction is formed using '''track splines''' in the same way as described above but track junctions have additional features</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=365>[[image:PlacementTrackJunction_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>When a junction is created using '''Track Spline Objects''', a junction switch will be automatically added.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the switch will be the one specified in the '''Region''' listed in the '''Route Properties'''. The '''region''' and its switch can be changed by opening the [[image:SurveyorEditIcon.png|link=]] '''Surveyor Edit Menu''' and selecting <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Route... </span>. If no region has been specified then a '''default''' switch (as shown left) will be used</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Free Move: Track Objects|Free Move Tool]]''' or the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Fine Adjustment: Track Objects|Fine Adjustment Tool]]''' to move or delete the switch and to open its '''Context Menu''' for editing</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | Information on creating and editing a '''Region''' can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki''' at:-<br> | ||
+ | :'''[[How_to_Create_a_Region_Asset|How to Create a Region Asset]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Using Procedural Tracks</span><br> | ||
+ | If the track object used is a '''Procedural Track''' and the junction is formed with another '''Procedural Track''' then the junction endpoint dot will be coloured:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: red;">RED</span> (as shown above) if the junction exceeds the maximum allowed values for a procedural junction. This will not stop the junction from working but it will not display the special features only found in '''Procedural Tracks''', <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPointBlack.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">BLACK</span> if the junction is within the maximum allowed values for a procedural junction and it will display all the '''Procedural Track''' special features</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>A procedural track junction can be changed from <span style="font-weight: 700; color: red;">red</span> to '''black''' by adjusting the height and/or position (depending on the exact cause of the problem) of the junction endpoint and the endpoints on either side of the junction. See the Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_Procedural_Track|How to Use Procedural Track]]''' for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>A junction between two non-procedural tracks and between a procedural track and a non-procedural track will always have a <span style="font-weight: 700; color: red;">red</span> endpoint dot</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Set a Spline Height </span>=== | ||
− | <table width= | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Copying a Spline Objects Height</span> |
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | |||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the '''height''' of a spline segment into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object. Choose one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''Eyedropper''' to copy the height (and gradient) of a spline segment<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffff | + | <table width=500 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Height''' of a spline segment:-</td> |
− | <td>spline | + | </tr> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and move the mouse tool pointer onto the spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|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 spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the segment has a slope then the height at the point clicked with the eyedropper will be copied into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and the spline gradient will be copied into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This will also select the clicked object in the '''Assets Palette''' and it will become the next object added by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in your '''Trainz World'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting drop down menu | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Height''' of the currently active (just placed) spline segment:-</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;">Right Click</span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting box</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Height from Selection </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the spline segment has a slope then the height at its midpoint will be used</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Setting a Spline Objects Height</span> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set the '''height''' of a '''selected''' spline (including track) or endpoint, choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the setting box and select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height to Selection </span> option, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>from the objects '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the objects '''Context Icon''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Info Palette''' enter a value in the objects <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> (height) setting or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the double arrowheads to its right. This can be used to set the height to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Set a Spline Gradient </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> is defined as '''vertical rise''' divided by '''horizontal distance''' converted to a percentage figure. So a grade of 100% (the maximum allowed) would mean a gradient formed by both measurements having the same value (e.g. a rise of 50m over a distance of 50m). A vertical grade (such as up a cliff face) would have an infinite grade which is currently impossible in Surveyor.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Copying a Spline Objects Gradient</span> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the '''grade''' of a spline segment into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object. Choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''Eyedropper''' to copy the grade of any spline segment<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=500 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Grade''' of a spline segment:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and move the mouse tool pointer onto the spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|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 spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This will also change the asset selected in the '''Assets Palette''' to the object clicked and it will become the next object added by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> with the '''Placement Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>This will also copy the '''height''' of the segment at the point it was clicked into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting drop down menu<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Grade''' of the currently active (just placed) spline segment:-</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;">Right Click</span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting box</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Grade from Selection </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Setting a Spline Objects Gradient</span> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set the '''gradient''' of a '''selected''' spline segment (including track) '''<u>after it has been laid</u>''' by the '''Placement Tool''', choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key. This works even if the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> icon is not coloured <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span>. <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Grade to this Spline Endpoint </span> option from the '''Context Menu''' for the '''segment endpoint''' (not the segment context icon) - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the endpoint '''Context Icon''' [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] to apply the existing grade value. The '''endpoint''' that has been selected will be the starting point of the grade.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td colspan=2> | <td colspan=2> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | < | + | <td>You can lay a spline object without any applied gradient so that it will follow the existing terrain height. Simply delete its <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> value so it resets to the default <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> - </span> character</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Adding Spline Segments at a Set Gradient</span> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set and use the '''gradient''' of a spline object (including track) '''<u>before it has been laid</u>''' by the '''Placement Tool''' so that all the spline segments will be added with the set gradient in place, until it is changed or cancelled, then:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To lay a spline sequence with a preset gradient:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Assets Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the spline asset to be added</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> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key. This works even if the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> icon is not coloured <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span></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> in the '''Surveyor World''' and draw out each spline segment as normal. Each segment will have the height of its second endpoint increased (or reduced for a negative grade) by an amount controlled by the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can cancel or change the gradient at any time. The change will only affect any selected spline segment and any additional segments that are added after the change. Simply delete its <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> value so it resets to the default <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> - </span> or enter a new value</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Set a Track Condition </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200>[[image:PlacementSplineTools_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | The '''Tool Options Palette''' has a '''Condition''' setting that only applies to '''track spline segments'''. This can be set for a segment that has just been added and is still highlighted. | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=800 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=796 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=90><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Condition </span></td> | <td width=90><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Condition </span></td> | ||
− | <td>this applies to '''Track Spline''' objects and sets the track '''condition''' (or "ride comfort") for each segment</td> | + | <td width=796>this applies to '''Track Spline''' objects and sets the track '''condition''' (or "ride comfort") for each segment</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | <td width=90 align="right">'''Range:''' </td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=796>'''1%''' (terrible track condition) to<br> |
+ | '''50%''' (average track condition - the default setting) to<br> | ||
+ | '''100%''' (perfect track condition)<br> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the track segment is not highlighted you must switch to the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Ajustment Tool''' and then select the segment or multiple segments.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a track condition:-</td> |
− | <td> | + | </tr> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>Enter a value from '''1''' to '''100''' in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Condition </span> setting</td> | |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Spline Object Context Menu </span>=== |
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Spline Object Context Menu Options</span><br> |
− | <td><span style="font-size: | + | Once a spline segment has been placed you can open its '''Context Menus'''. It has separate menus and menu icons:-<br> |
− | ---- | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] or [[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] (depending on the type of spline) for the spline segment, and</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] for the endpoints</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on one of the icons to open its menu or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key to open the menu for the spline segment. The following '''Spline Object''' specific options will appear, along with other more general options, in the '''Context Menu'''. | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Straighten Spline </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>forces a straight line (as far as possible) between the endpoints of a single segment. This option will be [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] ticked if the segment has already been straightened in which case selecting this option will "un-straighten" the segment and remove the tick</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> </td> | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Separate Splines </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>breaks two spline segments into two separate (independent) splines at the '''selected''' endpoint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Merge Splines </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>removes the '''selected''' endpoint between two segments and merges the segments into one. Two segments can also be merged by deleting a '''selected''' endpoint with the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Insert Spline Point Here </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>inserts a new endpoint in a segment at the point where it was clicked. This will create a new segment at the endpoint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Free Move: Spline Object Context Menus|Free Move: Spline Object Context Menus]]''' for the full list of '''Context Menu''' options for '''Spline Objects'''.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Placement: Track Objects"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Placement: Track Objects'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Placement: Rolling Stock Objects|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Placement: Spline Objects (Including Track)|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepPlacement|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | ==''' | + | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Add a Track Object </span>=== |
− | < | + | |
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | |
− | <table width= | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track Objects''' (e.g. signals, speed signs, switches, etc), both visible and invisible, can only be attached to track splines.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=596 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>'''Visible''' examples of track objects include:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Signals, speed signs, end buffers, switches</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>'''Invisible''' examples of track objects include:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Trackmarks, triggers, direction and priority markers. Plus invisible trackside objects such as signals, switches and speed signs</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> Start the process by identifying and selecting the track asset that you need from the '''Assets Palette'''<br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=700> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table | + | <table bgcolor=#0000ff width=275 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=271 cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td>Select from the '''Assets Palette''' icons:-<br> | |
− | + | [[image:TrackMeshFilter_S20.png|link=]] track (non spline) assets</td> | |
− | [[image: | + | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table | + | <table bgcolor=#0000ff width=375 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=371 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Select from the '''Assets Palette''' drop down list:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Track Objects </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Select the track asset to be added using <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps</span> [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] and [[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]], or the [[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span>, as described in [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects|Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects]]''' above.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Then continue as shown below:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=300>[[image:PlacementTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|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 the '''Track Object''' to be placed.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Certain track objects have a '''Trigger Radius''' that controls how close a consist must approach the object to trigger its action. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Trigger Radius|Set the Trigger Radius]]''' for instructions on setting this feature.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Move a Track Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Once a '''Track Object''' (e.g. a signal) has been placed it can be moved using the '''Placement Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a '''Track Object''' using the '''Placement Tool''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> the '''Anchor Point''' (the small yellow dot in the middle of the track as shown in the image above) to any position along the track or to another track. |
− | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can also move the object by dragging the object itself and not its '''Anchor Point'''. However, it will lose its fixed distance, both vertical and horizontal, from the centre of the track. You will then have to open its '''Context Menu''' and select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span> option to restore it to the correct distance from the track centre</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Moving '''Track Objects''' can also be performed, with more control and additional options, using the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Delete a Track Object </span>=== | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To delete a track object (or any object) that has just been added by the '''Placement Tool''' and is still highlighted, choose one of the following:-<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;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open its '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) and select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></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>If the object is not highlighted then you must first switch to either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Ajustment Tool''', select the object and then choose one of the above options</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | < | + | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Set the Height of a Track Object </span>=== |
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | + | <td>An object that has just been added to a route using the '''Placement Tool''' can have its height adjusted immediately after placement</td> | |
− | <td | + | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | </ | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>or it can be adjusted at a later time using the '''Free Move''' or '''Fine Adjustment Tools'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | =''' | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | In '''Surveyor 2.0''' track objects can be given a height that will place them above (or below) the track. To set the '''height''' of a '''selected''' track mesh object, choose one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td> |
− | <table width= | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span> </td> |
− | <td | + | </tr> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting, enter a value followed by the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting, enter a value then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> and select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height to Selection </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>from the objects '''Context Menu''' select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option to apply an existing height setting, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Info Palette''' enter a value in the objects <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> (height) setting or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the double arrowheads to its right. This can be used to set the height to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | <span id="Trigger Radius"></span> | |
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Set the Trigger Radius of a Track Object </span>=== | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Certain track objects have a '''Trigger Radius''' that sets how close a consist must approach the object to trigger its action</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Trigger Radius''' of an object can be adjusted by the '''Placement Tool''' immediately after it has been placed on a track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>Track objects that have a '''Trigger Radius''' include:- |
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Track marks such as '''Track Markers''', '''Priority Markers''' and '''Direction Markers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track Triggers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Whistle Signs'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>It is a good idea to adjust the trigger radius of these objects so that they do not overlap a track junction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
− | ==''' | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The current '''Trigger Radius''' of these objects is shown by the size of the "wings" ('''Red''' or '''Green''' depending on the type of object) attached to the object and, in some cases, a distance value below the name of the object. Both of these options are shown in the image below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=440>[[image:MarkerTriggerRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>On one side of the track object is a green '''Trigger Radius''' dot that allows the radius value to be adjusted up or down.<br> | ||
− | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] | + | <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>If no '''Trigger Radius''' dot or '''Red/Green Wings''' appear on the track object then it does not have an adjustable '''Trigger Radius'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the '''Trigger Radius''' of a newly placed track object:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Move your camera POV (Point of View) to directly above the track object before adjusting its '''Trigger Radius'''. This will make the adjustment as quick and as smooth as possible.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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 and Drag </span> forward or back on the '''Trigger Radius''' dot. The dot will not move but the "wings" that indicate the radius on the track and the displayed radius value will increase or decrease</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>when the radius reaches the required size release the mouse button</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This action can also be performed on existing track objects using the '''Free Move Tool''' and the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Track Object Context Menu </span>=== | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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: 17px;">Track Mesh Object Context Menu Options</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Once a track mesh object has been placed you can open its '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to access a range of options and functions. The following '''Track Object''' specific options will appear, along with other more general options, in the objects '''Context Menu'''. | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>swaps the position of the object to the other side of the track so that it faces the opposite direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Change Junction Direction </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>if the object is a track switch or junction then its switch direction will be reversed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>if the object has been moved away from the track then it will be reset to its correct position on the track. This option will be greyed out if the object is already attached to the track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Track Object Context Menu|Free Move: Track Object Context Menu]]''' for the full list of '''Context Menu''' options for '''Track Objects'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Placement: Rolling Stock Objects"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Placement: Rolling Stock Objects'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepEyedropper|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Placement: Track Objects|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepPlacement|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Add a Rolling Stock Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Rolling Stock Objects''' (e.g. locomotives, passenger cars and wagons) can only be attached to track splines.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> Start the process by identifying and selecting the rolling stock asset that you need from the '''Assets Palette'''<br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=700> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td> |
− | + | <table bgcolor=#0000ff width=275 cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=271 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Select from the '''Assets Palette''' icons:-<br> | ||
+ | [[image:TrainFilter_S20.png|link=]] rolling stock assets</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#0000ff width=375 cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=371 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Select from the '''Assets Palette''' drop down list:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rolling Stock </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | Select the rolling stock asset to be added using <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps</span> [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] and [[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]], or the [[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span>, as described in [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects|Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects]]''' above. | |
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Then continue as shown below:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=300>[[image:PlacementRollingStockObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=700> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|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 the '''Rolling Stock Object''' to be placed.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Move a Rolling Stock Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Once a '''Rolling Stock Object''' (e.g. a wagon) has been placed it can be moved using the '''Placement Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a '''Track Object''' using the '''Placement Tool''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> the '''Anchor Point''' (the small yellow dot attached to the object) to any position along the track or to another track. It can also be '''coupled''' to a consist and then '''decoupled''' by dragging the same '''Anchor Point'''.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | [[image: | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Moving, coupling and decoupling '''Rolling Stock Objects''' can also be performed, with more control, using the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Delete a Rolling Stock Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To delete a rolling stock object (or any object) that has just been added by the '''Placement Tool''' and is still highlighted, choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open its '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) and select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <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>If the object is not highlighted then you must first switch to either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Ajustment Tool''', select the object and then choose one of the above options</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Placement: Rolling Stock Object Context Menu </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Rolling Stock Object Context Menu Options</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Once a rolling stock object has been placed you can open its '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to access a range of options and functions. The following '''Rolling Stock Object''' specific options will appear, along with other more general options, in the objects '''Context Menu'''. | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Vehicle </span></td> |
+ | <td>rotates (reverses) the facing direction of a selected rolling stock object. If more than one object has been selected then they will all have their directions reversed but they will remain in the same order</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Change Consist Heading </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>reverses the consist heading as indicated by the directions of the red and green arrows above the start and end of the consist</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Consist Heading </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the entire consist is reversed, both in the order of the vehicles and the direction they face</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Merge into Single Train </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>when two or more separate rolling stock assets have been selected they will be coupled into a single consist. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Free_Couple|Coupling Rolling Stock Objects]]''' for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save to Consist Asset... </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>saves the selected rolling stock objects as a new consist asset in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Rolling Stock Object Context Menu|Rolling Stock Object Context Menu]]''' for the full list of '''Context Menu''' options for '''Rolling Stock Objects'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepEyedropper"></span> | ||
+ | ='''The Eyedropper Tool'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Quick Steps|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Placement: Rolling Stock Objects|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepPlacement|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepFreeMove|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> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <table width=214 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table width=210 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>The | + | <td width=40>[[image:S20_DropperToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td width=170>'''Keyboard Shortcut:''' <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> R </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=786 bgcolor="lightcyan"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Eyedropper Tool </span> identifies and selects objects in a Trainz World</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>This tool uses the '''Assets Palette'''. If this palette is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>When selected, this tool has a distinctive pointer icon which makes it easy to identify that the '''Eyedropper Tool''' is active</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:EyedropperToolPointer_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Eyedropper Tool''' has no '''Target''' or '''Action''' options so it has no drop down menu lists</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>An '''Eyedropper''' is inside all the tools so you can quickly identify any object without having to switch to the '''Eyedropper Tool''' and back again.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and move the pointer tool onto an object to reveal its name as a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> ToolTip </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on an object to select it in the '''Assets Palette''' list. This will also select the '''Placement Tool''' so the next <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> will add the object to your Trainz World</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the terrain to copy the '''Height''' value at that point into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. That value can then be used to set the brush '''Height''' for other terrain areas</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on a track or spline segment to copy the '''Grade''' value at that point into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting. That value can then be used to set the '''Grade''' of other spline segments</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Quick Steps"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Quick Steps'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Narrowing the Search|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepEyedropper|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepEyedropper|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | == | + | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> From the Eyedropper Tool </span>=== |
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=400>[[image:EyedropperTools_S20.png|link=|alt=Eyedropper Tools]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:EyedropperToolAssetSelected_S20.png|link=|alt=Asset filter set by the Eyedropper in S20]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=600 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=596 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To use the '''Eyedropper Tool''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Eyedropper Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> R </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>move the pointer, which will look like an '''Eyedropper''', over any object to reveal its name in a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> ToolTip </span> which will appear below the pointer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Optional:</span> hold the '''eyedropper''' over any object for a few seconds to reveal more information such as its '''<kuid>''' code</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Optional: <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on the object to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' It will be highlighted in light grey [[image:AssetFilterNameHighlighted_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=240>[[image:EyedropperToolSelect2_S20.png|link=|alt=Eyedropper]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Optional: <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on the asset name in the '''Assets Palette''' list to switch control to 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 the selected asset to your layout</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Using the '''Eyedropper Tool''' to select an object (<span style="font-weight: 700;">Step <span style="font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 5 </span></span> above) will also copy some of that objects properties into the '''Tool Options Palette'''. These would include:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> for a scenery (mesh) object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Rotation </span> for a ground texture</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> for a spline object. If the spline has a slope then the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> at the point clicked will be used </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> From the Brush, Placement, Free Move, Fine Adjustment, Marquee Tools </span>=== | ||
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can access the '''Eyedropper''' while using any of the other tools in the '''Tools Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To access the '''Eyedropper''' from the other tools:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key. The '''Eyedropper Tool''' will be temporarily selected in the '''Tools Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>move the '''Eyedropper''' onto an object to identify it as described above. The name and '''<kuid>''' of the object will appear in the pointer tooltip. If you release the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key without selecting an object then you will be returned to your originally selected tool in the '''Tools Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|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 object to select it in the '''Assets Palette''' and copy some of its properties into the '''Tool Options Palette''' | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you change your mind you can <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on another object if you are still holding down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key. If you have already released the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key then hold it down again to select another object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>after a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the selected object release the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key. The '''Placement Tool''' will be selected in the '''Tools Palette'''. This means that the next <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in your '''Trainz World''' will add the selected asset to your layout</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Narrowing the Search"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Narrowing the Search'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepFreeMove|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Quick Steps|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepEyedropper|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>Sometimes (or often) a scene will be too crowded with different scenery objects to be able to use the '''Eyedropper Tool''' to easily select a single object. In these cases additional options are available to help "remove the clutter".</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>These filter options can be used with the '''Placement Tool''', '''Free Move Tool''', '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' and the '''Marquee Tool''' as well as with the '''Eyedropper Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | At the top of the '''Assets Palette''' is a drop down box which controls how the '''Tool''' works with the filters that you set.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=550> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200>[[image:AssetsPalette_S20.png|link=|alt=Assets palette]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=350>The drop down box will provide three options:-<br> | ||
<table width=350> | <table width=350> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=150> | <td width=150> | ||
− | + | <table width=150> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | |
+ | <td>'''Filter List'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Filter Selection'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Filter Visibility'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
<td width=200>[[image:AssetsPaletteFilterOptions_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=200>[[image:AssetsPaletteFilterOptions_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
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These options work with the '''Asset Filters''' to help narrow the search for a specific object or type of object that is in the route.<br> | These options work with the '''Asset Filters''' to help narrow the search for a specific object or type of object that is in the route.<br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Asset Filter Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=120><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: | + | <td width=120><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Filter List </span></td> |
− | <td>this option will have no effect on the operation of the ''' | + | <td>this option will have no effect on the operation of the '''Tool''' or on the objects displayed on the screen. It is the default setting and any selections made with the '''Tool''' will be shown in the '''Assets Palette''' as described in the section '''Quick Steps''' above.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: | + | <td width=120><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Filter Selection </span></td> |
− | <td>this option will restrict the ''' | + | <td>this option will restrict the '''Tool''' to only working on those objects that are in the filtered list. Objects that are not in the filtered list cannot be selected.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: | + | <td width=120><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Filter Visibility </span></td> |
− | <td>this option will '''hide''' all objects that are not in the filtered list. The only exceptions are '''Ground Textures''' and '''Effect Layers''' which will be visible but | + | <td>this option will '''hide''' all objects that are not in the filtered list. The only exceptions are '''Ground Textures''' and '''Effect Layers''' which will be visible but cannot be selected. See '''Known Issues:''' note below.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<table width=1000> | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:AssetFilterScene1_S20.png|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=200>[[image:AssetFilterScene1_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>[[image:AssestFilteredScene1.png|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=480>[[image:AssestFilteredScene1.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] No filter has been applied.<br> |
− | [[image: | + | |
<br> | <br> | ||
All the objects are visible on the Surveyor screen.<br> | All the objects are visible on the Surveyor screen.<br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''ALL''' objects can be selected | + | '''ALL''' objects can be selected. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td>[[image:AssestFilteredScene2.png|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:AssestFilteredScene2.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | [[image: | + | [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] The '''Filter Visibility''' option has been applied to restrict visible object to those selected by the '''Asset Filter''' settings.<br> |
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] The filtered list has been set to display only '''Scenery Splines'''.<br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
All objects except '''Scenery Splines''', '''Ground Textures''' and '''Effect Layers''' are now hidden.<br> | All objects except '''Scenery Splines''', '''Ground Textures''' and '''Effect Layers''' are now hidden.<br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | Now only '''Scenery Splines''' can be selected. | |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td>[[image:AssestFilteredScene3.png|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:AssestFilteredScene3.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | [[image: | + | [[image:Dblue.png|link=]] An additional filter has been applied. The word "fence" has been added to the search text box.<br> |
<br> | <br> | ||
− | All '''Scenery Splines''' that do not have the text "fence" in their names have now been hidden.<br> | + | All '''Scenery Splines''' that do not have the text "fence" in their names or descriptions have now been hidden.<br> |
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | Now only the remaining visible '''Scenery Splines''' can be selected.<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>To reset the filter to show and/or select all objects, select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Filter List </span> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table> | + | </td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ff0000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td> |
− | <td width=46>[[ | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td>[[image:Bug.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">Known Issues:</span><br> |
+ | A bug has been reported in this option. When the view is switched from '''Filter Visibility''' back to either '''Filter Selection''' or '''Filter List''' all objects '''except''' track objects (signals, switches, speed signs, etc) will become visible again. The track will be visible but not the objects on or attached to it. These objects have '''NOT''' been deleted but remain hidden.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;">This bug has been fixed in the latest Trainz Plus beta version</span><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Workaround:''' Track objects are normally placed in the '''route-layer'''. Toggle the '''route-layer''' visibility control (its "eye" icon [[image:LayerEyeOpen_S20.png|link=]] in the '''Layers Palette''') to '''OFF''' ("hide") and then back to '''ON''' ("show"). The track objects should reappear. Alternatively, you could also save the route and reload it into Surveyor - this will also return the missing track objects to visibility.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepFreeMove"></span> | ||
+ | ='''The Free Move Tool'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Free Move: Selecting an Object|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Narrowing the Search|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepEyedropper|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
− | + | ||
− | <table width= | + | |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td> |
− | <table width= | + | <table width=214 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=210 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=40>[[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=40>[[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=170>'''Keyboard Shortcut:''' <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> S </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=786 bgcolor="lightcyan"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Free Move Tool </span> moves objects around a Trainz World</span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | |
− | + | ||
− | <table width= | + | |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>This tool uses the '''Tool Options Palette''' | + | <td>This tool uses the '''Tool Options Palette'''. If this palette is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
− | == | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td> | |
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Free Move Tool''' has no '''Target''' or '''Action''' options so it has no drop down menu lists</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200>[[image:FreeMoveTools_S20.png|link=|alt=Free Move Tools]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=800> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=700 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=696 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Free Move Alternatives</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>In addition to the '''Free Move Tool''' the position and/or height of objects can be changed by choosing one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>using the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Fine Adjustment Tool|Fine Adjustment Tool]]''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>editing its <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> x </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> values in [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>selecting the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option in its '''Context Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Free Move: Selecting an Object"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Free Move: Selecting an Object'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Free Move: Naming an Object|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepFreeMove|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFreeMove|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td width= | + | <td>The '''Free Move Tool''' can be used to select individual objects and multiple objects. The multiple objects can be of different types (e.g. spline objects and scenery objects)</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=590> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Steps:</span> To select single and multiple objects with the '''Free Move Tool''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Free Move Tool'''. Either:- | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Free Move Tool''' icon [[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=|20px]] from the '''Tools Palette''', <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>In the '''Surveyor''' screen <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the object to be selected, or the first object if multiple objects are to be selected</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>To select an additional object, hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the next object to be selected. It will be added to highlighted selection</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Repeat <span style="font-weight: 700;">Step <span style="font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 3 </span></span> for each additional object to be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=400 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When you select an object its '''Context Icon''' will appear attached to the object. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the icon to open its '''Context Menu'''. If more than one object is selected the '''Context Icon''' and '''Context Menu''' will be attached to the <span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">last</span> object selected</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table width=400 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Double Left Click </span> on an object to add it and all nearby identical objects into a single selection. If the object is a spline then all the segments up to the next junction will be selected. If the object is rolling stock then all the rolling stock objects in the consist will be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Selecting Objects From a Crowded Scene</span><br> |
+ | Sometimes the object you want to select is part of a crowded scene or is overlapped by other objects, such as splines, and this can make it difficult to select. In these situations the best solution is to create an '''Object Filter''' using the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow the selection to a single object or to a set of objects.<br> | ||
+ | See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Narrowing the Search|Narrowing the Search]]''' for more details</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Free Move: Naming an Object"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Free Move: Naming an Object'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Free Move: Changing an Objects Layer|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Free Move: Selecting an Object|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFreeMove|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>If the '''Info Palette''' is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=225>[[image:InfoPaletteObjectName_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <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 name (or rename) an object using the '''Free Move Tool''':-</td> |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td>With the '''Free Move Tool''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> inside the '''Name''' text entry box in the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>Enter a name</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>Press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: | + | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=420>[[image:ObjectsUsingSameName.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=580 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=576 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center" colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">There is no ban on two or more objects using the same name</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | In the image shown on the left there are 4 objects all named '''Old Orroroo Rd'''.<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | This will not cause any problems for scenery objects apart from finding the ''exact'' one you want with the '''Finder Tool''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> F </span></span> keys).<br> | ||
+ | <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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | However, '''duplicated names''' will cause problems for '''Industries''' (including passenger enabled stations), '''Locomotives''', '''Track Marks''', '''Triggers''', '''Switches''', '''Signals''', etc that have to be identified to control the operation of a session.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">These objects must have unique names</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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="skip Free Move: Changing an Objects Layer"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Free Move: Changing an Objects Layer'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Free Move: Scenery Mesh Objects|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Free Move: Naming an Object|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFreeMove|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- Bottom --> | ||
+ | </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>All objects in the '''Trainz World''' are in layers. You can set and change the layers where the objects are placed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>If the '''Info Palette''' is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>An object will be added to a layer when it is placed into the '''Trainz World''' by the '''Placement Tool''' and the '''Scrapbook'''. Once it has been placed it can be moved to a different layer.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | |||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table width=700> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Steps:</span> To move a placed object to another layer:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoLayerSetNew.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the object (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the object) or several objects (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on each object) to be moved to another layer. If multiple objects are selected then they do not have to be of the same type or in the same starting layer. <span style="background-color: #ffffb0;"> '''Note:''' The layer(s) containing the object(s) must '''NOT''' be locked </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <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> on the Layer arrowhead icon (circled in red in the image left) in the '''Info Palette'''. This will open up the layer controls for the last selected object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the drop down menu box labelled '''Layer''' shows the currently assigned layer for that object. If multiple objects from different layers have been selected then no layer name will be shown. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Up/Down''' arrows to open the list of all available layers.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the destination layer from the list. The object(s) will then be moved to the selected layer - you will be given a warning if the move has failed (usually because an objects layer is locked)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Also see:-</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#skip Assigning Objects to a Different Layer|Assigning Objects to a Different Layer]]''' for more details on the '''Layer Controls''' in the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use Layers]]''' for detailed information on '''Layers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Free Move: Scenery Mesh Objects"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Free Move: Scenery Mesh Objects'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Free Move: Track Objects|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Free Move: Changing an Objects Layer|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFreeMove|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Individual "non-spline" scenery objects that are not attached to track are often referred to in '''Trainz''' terminology as <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Scenery Mesh Objects</span>.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Move a Scenery Mesh Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=250>[[image:FreeMoveToolCar_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 '''Scenery Mesh Object''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>Select the '''Free Move Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span> key)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> the object in any '''horizontal''' direction</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td> |
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If multple objects have been selected then '''all''' the objects will be moved</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When moving a scenery object, its height will be '''fixed''' to the terrain height</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Set the Height of a Scenery Mesh Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the height of a '''selected''' scenery mesh object (e.g. a house) into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the height of any '''selected''' object into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Height from Selection </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>You can check the height of any selected object or endpoint using the '''Info Palette'''. The height is the last value in the '''Pos:''' (Position) data set.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoPaletteShowHeight_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set the '''height''' of a '''selected''' scenery mesh object, choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=600> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key. This works even if the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> icon is not coloured <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span>. <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the setting box and select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height to Selection </span> option, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>the ''' | + | <td>select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> setting from the objects '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the objects '''Context Icon''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to apply an existing height value, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | <td>in the '''Info Palette''' enter a value in the objects <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> (height) setting or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the double arrowheads to its right. This can be used to set the height to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td ><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | If multiple objects have been selected then the height of the '''context object''', the one with the '''Context Icon''', will have its height set to the new value. All other selected objects will have their heights adjusted to maintain their height relative to that object. For example: If another selected object is 2m below the '''context object''' then its adjusted height will always remain 2m below the '''context object'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span | + | <span id="Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu"></span> |
− | + | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu </span>=== | |
− | + | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | + | <td>A selected scenery mesh object, or a group of selected scenery mesh objects, will have a '''Context Icon''' that opens a '''Context Menu'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key. The icon design will vary between object types.</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | <table width= | + | </table> |
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=220>[[image:ContextMenuMeshObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=220>[[image:ContextMenuMeshObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=780> |
− | <table width= | + | <table width=780 bgcolor=#000000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=776 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td>remove the selected object or objects and move them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>remove the selected object or objects from the route and move them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | + | <td> |
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | ||
<td>copy the selected object or objects and place them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | <td>copy the selected object or objects and place them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td>paste the contents of the current '''Scrapbook'''</td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>paste the contents of the current '''Scrapbook''' at the cursor (focus) point</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | + | <td> |
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
<td>delete the selected objects. It has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | <td>delete the selected objects. It has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Replace Object with Selected Asset </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td>the | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Replace Object with Selected Asset </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''selected''' object will be replaced with the asset currently selected in the '''Assets Palette'''. If no object has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' or it is the wrong type (e.g. a scenery spline instead of a mesh object) then this option will be greyed out</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the '''selected''' objects. The '''Tool Options Palette''' brush settings (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) will control how the texture is applied. If no ground texture has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' then this option will be greyed out</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>smooths the height of the ground under the selected object to match the set height of the object. The size of the area affected will depend on which has the greater value: the width of the object <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> setting. If multiple objects at different heights have been selected then the ground height will be set to match, as far as possible, the heights of each object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span></td> | + | <td> |
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span></td> | ||
<td>sets the height of the objects to match the height of the terrain beneath them ("drops them back to earth")</td> | <td>sets the height of the objects to match the height of the terrain beneath them ("drops them back to earth")</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span></td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span></td> |
− | <td>sets the height of the | + | <td>sets the height of the '''selected object''' to the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Where multiple objects have been selected the '''context object''', the one with the '''Context Icon''', will have its height set to the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> value and the other '''selected objects''' will have their heights adjusted up or down by the same amount</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reset Object Rotation </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td>resets the rotation angle of the objects to their default values</td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reset Object Rotation </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>resets the rotation angle of the '''selected''' objects to their default values</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Randomise Object Rotation </span></td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Randomise Object Rotation </span></td> |
− | <td>applies a random rotation angle to each object</td> | + | <td>applies a random rotation angle to each '''selected''' object around its vertical axis</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select in Assets Palette </span></td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select in Assets Palette </span></td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>highlights the selected object in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit | + | <td> |
− | <td>opens the '''Properties''' window of the selected object</td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Details </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens the '''Properties''' window of the selected object. '''Note:''' to enter or edit an objects name property use the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
− | ==''' | + | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Free Move: Track Objects"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Free Move: Track Objects'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Free Move: Spline Objects (Including Track)|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Free Move: Scenery Mesh Objects|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFreeMove|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | '''Track Objects''' (signals, switches, speed signs, etc) are always attached to an existing track | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track Objects''' (signals, switches, speed signs, markers, etc) are always attached to an existing track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In '''Surveyor 2.0''' they can be moved left, right, above and below the track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | + | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Move a Track Object </span>=== | |
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track objects''' can be dragged to new positions along and beside the track or to a different track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=300>[[image:PlacementTrackObject_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 '''Track Object''' along the track using the '''Free Move Tool''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the object with the '''Free Move Tool'''</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 and Drag</span> the objects '''Anchor Point''' (the small yellow dot in the middle of the track as shown in the image left) to any position along the track or to another track. | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can also move the object by dragging the object itself and not its '''Anchor Point'''. However, it will lose its fixed distance, both vertical and horizontal, from the centre of the track. You will then have to open its '''Context Menu''' and select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span> option to restore it to the correct distance from the track centre</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Step:</span> To move a track object horizontally away from the track with the '''Free Move Tool''':-</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 and Drag</span> the object anywhere in the horizontal plane including away from the track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can drag the track object to a different track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | [[image:FreeMoveTrackObjectMoveH_S20.png|link=]] | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Track objects that have been moved away from or closer to the track will still function normally.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=800 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=796 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td colspan=2>Situations where it is useful to be able to move a track object away from the track include:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>placing '''Track Marks''' and '''Triggers''' above (see the next section) or beside the track so that they are not hidden by consists parked on top of them</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>repositioning switches, signals, track signs closer to or further away from the track - particularly useful if the track object was originally created for a different gauge track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Set the Height of a Track Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track objects''' can be raised above and lowered below the track level.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the height of a '''selected''' track mesh object (e.g. a signal) into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the height of any '''selected''' object into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Height from Selection </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveTrackObjectMoveH_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | '''Throw Lever''' track object level with the track</td> | ||
+ | <td rowspan=2 width=600> | ||
+ | <table width=600 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=596 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set the '''height''' of a '''selected''' track object, choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key. This works even if the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> icon is not coloured <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span>. <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the setting box and select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height to Selection </span> option, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option from the objects '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the objects '''Context Icon''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to apply an existing height value, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Info Palette''' enter a value in the objects <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> (height) setting or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the double arrowheads to its right. This can be used to set the height to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=600 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Track objects that have been "height adjusted" will still function normally and can still be moved along the track without reversing the height change .</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveTrackObjectMoveHV_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | After being moved vertically</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=800 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=796 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>A situation where it might be useful to raise a signal above the track level would be to place it higher up on the wall of a cutting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Set the Trigger Radius of a Track Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Certain track objects have have a '''Trigger Radius''' that sets how close a consist must approach the object to trigger its action</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Track objects that have a '''Trigger Radius''' include:- | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>Track marks such as '''Track Markers''', '''Priority Markers''' and '''Direction Markers'''</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>''' | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>'''Track Triggers'''</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Whistle Signs'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>It is a good idea to adjust the trigger radius of these objects so that they do not overlap a track junction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The current '''Trigger Radius''' of these objects is shown by the size of the "wings" ('''Red''' or '''Green''' depending on the type of object) attached to the object and, in some cases, a distance value below the name of the object. Both of these options are shown in the image below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=440>[[image:MarkerTriggerRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>On one side of the track object is a green '''Trigger Radius''' dot that allows the radius value to be adjusted up or down.<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>If no '''Trigger Radius''' dot or '''Red/Green Wings''' appear on the track object then it does not have an adjustable '''Trigger Radius'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the '''Trigger Radius''' of a track object:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use the '''Free Move Tool''' to select the track object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Move your camera POV (Point of View) to directly above the track object before adjusting its '''Trigger Radius'''. This will make the adjustment as quick and as smooth as possible.</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 and Drag </span> forward or back on the '''Trigger Radius''' dot. The dot will not move but the "wings" that indicate the radius on the track and the displayed radius value will increase or decrease</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>when the radius reaches the required size release the mouse button</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This action can also be performed on existing track objects using the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Track Object Context Menu"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Track Object Context Menu </span>=== | ||
− | + | A selected track mesh object, or a group of selected track mesh objects, will have a '''Context Icon''' that opens a '''Context Menu'''. The icon design will vary between object types.<br> | |
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>To open a selected track objects '''Context Menu'''choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the '''Context Icon''' [[image:ContextIconsTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>Press the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> T </span> key</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Track Object Context Menu</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=220>[[image:ContextMenuTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=780 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=776 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>remove the selected object or objects from the route and move them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>copy the selected object or objects and place them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>paste the contents of the current '''Scrapbook''' at the cursor (focus) point</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>delete the selected objects. It has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Replace Object with Selected Asset </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''selected''' object will be replaced with the asset currently selected in the '''Assets Palette'''. If the asset selected in the '''Assets Palette''' is the wrong type (e.g. a scenery spline) then this option will be greyed out</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the '''selected''' objects. The '''Tool Options Palette''' brush settings (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) will control how the texture is applied. If no ground texture has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' then this option will be greyed out.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>smooths the height of the ground under the selected object to match the set height of the object. For track objects the size of the area affected will depend on the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> setting. If multiple objects at different heights have been selected then the ground height will be set to match, as far as possible, the heights of each object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the objects to match the height of the terrain beneath them ("drops them back to earth")</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the '''selected object''' to the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Where multiple objects have been selected the '''context object''', the one with the '''Context Icon''', will have its height set to the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> value and the other '''selected objects''' will have their heights adjusted up or down by the same amount</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>if the object has been moved away from the track then it will be reset to its correct position on the track. This option will be greyed out if the object is already attached to the track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>reverses the position of the object on the track to the other side and facing the opposite direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Change Junction Direction </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>if the object is a track switch then its switch direction will be reversed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select  in Assets Palette </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>highlights the selected object in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Details </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens the '''Properties''' window of the selected object. '''Note:''' to enter or edit an objects name property use the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td>Track objects can be restored to their original height and position (on the track) by opening their '''Context Menu''' and choosing one of the following:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span> to cancel the both the height and position changes, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span> to cancel the height change only</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveTrackObjectReversed_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveTrackObjectReversed_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table> | + | <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 rotate a track object:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>Open the track objects '''Context Menu''' ( | + | <td>Open the track objects '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> |
<td>Select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span></td> | <td>Select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2> | + | <td colspan=2>Rotating a track object does not change its distance from the track or its height. |
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Free Move: Spline Objects (Including Track)"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Free Move: Spline Objects (Including Track)'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Free Move: Rolling Stock Objects|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Free Move: Track Objects|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFreeMove|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | ==''' | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Scenery splines and track splines are defined by their '''endpoints'''. Splines are usually added to a route as a series of joined segments linked at the endpoints.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td> | |
− | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Moving a spline can involve moving one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>moving an endpoint, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>moving a segment, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>moving multiple segments including the entire length of the spline (between junctions)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | ===Free Move: Spline Troubleshooting Tip=== | |
− | To | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Quickly Locate Broken Splines and Tracks</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td>To quickly check for broken links in a spline or track <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on a segment. All the correctly joined segments upto the next junction or last endpoint (in both directions) will be highlighted. The highlighting will stop at a broken join (a "last" endpoint)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Move a Spline Endpoint </span>=== | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=450>[[image:FreeMoveToolSpline_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=450>[[image:FreeMoveToolSpline_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td> |
− | <table width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=550 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=546 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To move an individual spline endpoint:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>Select the '''Free Move Tool''' | + | <td>Select the '''Free Move Tool''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span> key</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> the selected spline endpoint in any '''horizontal''' direction</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td colspan=2>Active (selected) endpoints are shown as '''green'''. Inactive spline endpoints are shown as '''black'''</td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=550 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=546 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td>The spline endpoint will be '''fixed''' at its original height.</td> | <td>The spline endpoint will be '''fixed''' at its original height.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span style=" | + | |
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Move a Spline Segment or Multiple Spline Segments </span>=== | ||
Splines are frequently made of multiple segments joined together. You can easily move a spline by moving its segments, individually or as a group.<br> | Splines are frequently made of multiple segments joined together. You can easily move a spline by moving its segments, individually or as a group.<br> | ||
− | [[image:FreeMoveSplineSegments_S20.png|link=|alt=spline made of 3 joined segments]]< | + | <table width=10000> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveSplineSegments_S20.png|link=|alt=spline made of 3 joined segments]]</td> | |
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Not all splines have endpoints at each end. As shown in the image on the left, some splines will have an "endcap" that is attached to the start of the first segment and to the end of the last segment. The use of an endcap is a purely cosmetic effect - to give the spline a more distinctive appearance. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveSplineSegmentSelected_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveSplineSegmentSelected_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=600> |
<table> | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To move an individual segment or multiple segments:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>Select the '''Free Move Tool''' | + | <td>Select the '''Free Move Tool''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span> key</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the spline segment to be moved - click anywhere between the two spline endpoints on the segment<br> |
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the selected segment will be highlighted in '''green/yellow'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The segment will have a temporary endpoint inserted at the location you clicked.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=500 cellpadding=2> | |
− | < | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | + | <td> | |
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=496 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>Temporary spline endpoints can be made permanent by selecting the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Insert Spline Point Here </span> option from the segment '''Context Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveSplineSegmentsAllSelected_S20.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveSplineSegmentsAllSelected_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td | + | <td> |
− | <table> | + | <table width=600> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td colspan=2>'''IF''' you are going to select and move more than one spline segment, then:-</td> | <td colspan=2>'''IF''' you are going to select and move more than one spline segment, then:-</td> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>hold the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> key down and individually '''Left''' | + | <td>hold the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> key down and individually <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> between the endpoints on each additional segment. The '''last''' segment that you <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on will have a temporary endpoint (placed at the spot you clicked) and the '''Context Icons''' added.</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To select '''ALL''' the segments in a spline, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on a segment<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This will select all the segments upto the next junction or the final endpoint (in both directions)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The segment that you double-clicked will have the temporary endpoint (placed at the spot you clicked) and '''Context Icons''' added</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To remove individual spline segments from the selection simply <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on each segment to be removed.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To remove '''ALL''' the segments from a selection, simply <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Double Left Click </span> on any highlighted segment.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> the selected segment(s) in any horizontal direction.<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>If you had selected:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>only a single spline segment then only that segment will be moved and the adjacent segments that were not selected will have their shapes (but not their endpoints) adjusted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>multiple spline segments then those segments will be moved and the adjacent segments that were not selected will also have their shapes adjusted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the entire spline then '''ALL''' the segments and endpoints will be moved</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FreeMoveSplineSegmentSelectedMoved_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FreeMoveSplineSegmentsAllSelectedMoved_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Add a Spline Junction </span>=== | |
− | <table bgcolor= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A junction is formed when three spline segments are joined at an endpoint. Junctions can be formed using non identical but '''compatible''' spline objects, such as different types of track splines.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>The '''Free Move Tool''' cannot be used to add a junction, you '''MUST USE''' the '''Placement Tool'''</td> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=425>[[image:SplineJunction_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=575 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=571 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a junction to a spline object:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the spline object to be used for the junction. The easiest method is hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on an existing spline object that you want to use. This will also select the '''Placement Tool''' in '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 2 </span> below so you can skip to '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 3 </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette'''</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 spline at the spot where the junction is to be created. This can be on an existing endpoint or between two endpoints where a new endpoint will be inserted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>move the mouse pointer out from the junction to where the next endpoint of the spline branch will be placed and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=620 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=616 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To remove a junction but keep all its spline segments:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on) the junction endpoint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the endpoint '''Context Menu''' by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its '''Context Icon''' [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] or by pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Separate Splines </span> menu option (this will separate '''ALL''' the spline segments that meet at that endpoint)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table width=616 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>A junction can be removed by deleting any spline segment that connects to it</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A junction endpoint can be moved by using the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Add a Track Junction </span>=== | ||
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>A track junction is formed using '''track splines''' in the same way as described above but track junctions have additional features</td> | |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=365>[[image:PlacementTrackJunction_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>When a junction is created using '''Track Spline Objects''', a junction switch will be automatically added.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the switch will be the one specified in the '''Region''' listed in the '''Route Properties'''. The '''region''' and its switch can be changed by opening the [[image:SurveyorEditIcon.png|link=]] '''Surveyor Edit Menu''' and selecting <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Route... </span>. If no region has been specified then a '''default''' switch (as shown left) will be used</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Free Move: Track Objects|Free Move Tool]]''' or the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Fine Adjustment: Track Objects|Fine Adjustment Tool]]''' to move or delete the switch and to open its '''Context Menu''' for editing</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | Information on creating and editing a '''Region''' can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki''' at:-<br> | ||
+ | :'''[[How_to_Create_a_Region_Asset|How to Create a Region Asset]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Using Procedural Tracks</span><br> | ||
+ | If the track object used is a '''Procedural Track''' and the junction is formed with another '''Procedural Track''' then the junction endpoint dot will be coloured:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: red;">RED</span> (as shown above) if the junction exceeds the maximum allowed values for a procedural junction. This will not stop the junction from working but it will not display the special features only found in '''Procedural Tracks''', <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPointBlack.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">BLACK</span> if the junction is within the maximum allowed values for a procedural junction and it will display all the '''Procedural Track''' special features</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>A procedural track junction can be changed from <span style="font-weight: 700; color: red;">red</span> to '''black''' by adjusting the height and/or position (depending on the exact cause of the problem) of the junction endpoint and the endpoints on either side of the junction. See the Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_Procedural_Track|How to Use Procedural Track]]''' for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>A junction between two non-procedural tracks and between a procedural track and a non-procedural track will always have a <span style="font-weight: 700; color: red;">red</span> endpoint dot</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Set a Spline Height </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Copying a Spline Objects Height</span> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the '''height''' of a spline segment or endpoint into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object. Choose one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''Eyedropper''' to copy the height of a spline segment<br> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td> |
− | <td>[[image: | + | <table width=500 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Height''' of a spline segment (but not an endpoint):-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and move the mouse tool pointer onto the spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|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 spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When the '''eyedropper''' is active spline endpoints will not be visible and cannot be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the segment has a slope then the height at the point clicked will be copied into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This will also select the clicked object in the '''Assets Palette''' and it will become the next object added by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> with the '''Placement Tool''' in your '''Trainz World'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting drop down menu | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Height''' of a spline segment or one of its endpoints:-</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> on the spline segment or endpoint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting box</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Height from Selection </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the spline segment has a slope then the height at its midpoint will be used</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Setting a Spline Objects Height</span> |
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set the '''height''' of a '''selected''' spline (including track) or endpoint, choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key. This works even if the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> icon is not coloured <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span>. <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the setting box and select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height to Selection </span> option, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>the ''' | + | <td>select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option from the objects '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the objects '''Context Icon''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to apply an existing height value, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | <td>in the '''Info Palette''' enter a value in the objects <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> (height) setting or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the double arrowheads to its right. This can be used to set the height to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set the heights of multiple spline segments to the value stored in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting:-</td> |
− | <td> | + | </tr> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SelectedSplines_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the spline segments using:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> to select individual segments, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> to select all the segments up to the next junction (in both directions).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select one of the options [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]], [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Dblue.png|link=]] described above</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SelectedSplinesHeight_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''ALL''' the selected spline segments and their endpoints will be set to the specified height.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span style=" | + | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Set a Spline Gradient </span>=== |
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the current '''Grade''' of any spline segment into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object that has a '''Grade''' setting. Choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''Eyedropper'''<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=500 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Grade''' of a spline segment (but not an endpoint):-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and move the mouse tool pointer onto the spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|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 spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When the '''eyedropper''' is active spline endpoints will not be visible and cannot be selected. This option will also change the asset selected in the '''Assets Palette''' to the object clicked and it will become the next object added by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> with the '''Placement Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | The height at the point clicked will also be copied into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting drop down menu<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Grade''' of a spline segment or one of its endpoints:-</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> on the spline segment or endpoint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting box</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Grade from Selection </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set the '''gradient''' of a '''selected''' spline segment (including track), choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key. This works even if the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> icon is not coloured <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span>. <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Grade to this Spline Endpoint </span> option from the '''Context Menu''' for the '''segment endpoint''' (not the segment context icon) - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the endpoint '''Context Icon''' [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] to apply the existing grade value. The '''endpoint''' that has been selected will be the starting point of the grade.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Left''' | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set the gradients of multiple spline segments to the value stored in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SelectedSplines_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the spline segments using:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> to select individual segments, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> to select all the segments up to the next junction (in both directions).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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>To apply the same gradient to all the selected segments make sure that the first segment has the '''context icons'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Context Menu''' of the '''first''' or starting endpoint (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the icon [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]])</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Grade to this Spline Endpoint </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SelectedSplinesGradient_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The selected spline segments are now set to the specified gradient.<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the selected endpoint is '''NOT''' at the start of the highlighted segments then the gradient will be applied in both directions from that endpoint as shown below.<br> | ||
+ | [[image:SelectedSplinesGradientUShape_S20.png|link=]] | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3>Once the height and/or gradient of the spline segments have been set then other effects can be added.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=600> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>From the '''Context Menu''' of the highlighted segments, select the options:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected  </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>to smooth the ground surface under a spline object to match its height, and</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>to paint the currently selected ground texture under the spline using the settings in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | <!-- <td> </td> --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=400 rowspan=2>[[image:SelectedSplinesGradientSmoothPaint_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Spline Object Context Menus </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A selected scenery spline object, or a group of selected scenery spline objects, will have a '''Context Icon''' that opens a '''Context Menu'''. The icon design will vary between object types.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=420>[[image:ContextIconsSpline_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=580 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=576 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=551><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Splines have two different '''Context Icons''' that lead to two slightly different '''Context Menus'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>one context icon and menu for each '''endpoint''' [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>one context icon and menu for the '''segment''' [[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>If multiple segments have been selected then the last segment added to the selection will have the context icons. If all the segments were selected by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> then the segment that was clicked will have the icons.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=420 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>To open a selected objects '''Context Menu''' choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the '''Context Icon''' [[image:SplineContextIcons_S20.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> T </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=580 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 width=550><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Using the <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key with splines</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="middle"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | [[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If a spline '''segment''' has been selected then pressing the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> T </span> key will open the '''Segment Context Menu''' and the '''Menu''' options you select or edit will apply to the whole segment or all selected segments</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If a spline '''end point''' has been selected then pressing the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> T </span> key will open the '''End Point Context Menu''' and the '''Menu''' options you select or edit will only apply to '''that particular endpoint'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Spline Context Menus</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=220>[[image: | + | <td width=220>[[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Endpoint Context Menu </span><br> |
[[image:ContextMenuSplineObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | [[image:ContextMenuSplineObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=240>[[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Segment Context Menu </span><br> |
[[image:ContextMenuSplineSegment_S20.png|link=]]</td> | [[image:ContextMenuSplineSegment_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <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 width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Details </span> option is only available for '''Track''' splines. The properties that can be edited will depend on whether you have selected a '''Track Segment''' or a '''Track Endpoint'''. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Endpoint Details</span> - the track '''Superelevation''' properties for that endpoint. '''Superelevation''' is a feature used on curves to raise the height of the outside track of the curve slightly above the height of the inside track. This allows higher speeds around curves.<br> | ||
+ | For more information on '''Superelevation''' see the Trainz Wiki Page at [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[HowTo/Use_Superelevation|How to Use Superelevation]]'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td >[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Segment Details</span> - the track '''Condition''' property for that segment. | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3>'''Track Condition''' is the "smoothness" of the ride over a track segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>100% = perfect</td> | ||
+ | <td>50% = average</td> | ||
+ | <td>1% = extremely poor</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | You can also select multiple track segments and set their track '''Condition''' by editing their combined <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Condition </span> value in the '''Tool Options Palette'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td>remove the segment or segments and move them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>remove the selected segment or segments from the route and move them into the '''Scrapbook''' ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td>copy the segment or segments and place them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>copy the selected segment or segments and place them into the '''Scrapbook''' ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td>paste the contents of the current '''Scrapbook'''</td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>paste the contents of the current '''Scrapbook''' at the cursor (focus) point</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | + | <td> |
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
<td>delete the segment, segments or endpoint. It has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | <td>delete the segment, segments or endpoint. It has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Replace Spline with Selected Asset </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td>the highlighted spline will be replaced with the asset currently selected in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Replace Spline with Selected Asset </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the highlighted spline will be replaced with the asset currently selected in the '''Assets Palette'''. If the asset selected in the '''Assets Palette''' is the wrong type (e.g. a mesh object instead of a scenery spline) then this option will be greyed out ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> |
− | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the | + | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the '''selected''' objects. The '''Tool Options Palette''' brush settings (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) will control how the texture is applied. If no ground texture has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' then this option will be greyed out ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>smooths the height of the ground under the selected spline to match its set height. If multiple spline segments have been selected then the ground under all the segments will be smoothed to their height. The size of the area affected will depend on which has the greater value: the width of the spline <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> setting. Does not work for endpoints [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span></td> | + | <td> |
− | <td>sets the height of the | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the selected endpoint or segments to match the height of the terrain beneath them ("drops them back to earth"). When used on segments the spline will follow the height changes of the terrain</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height | + | <td> |
− | <td>sets the height of the | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height to this Spline Endpoint </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the selected '''<u>endpoint</u>''' to the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting ([[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: | + | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>You can copy the '''Height''' from an existing spline endpoint into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting of the '''Tool Options Palette'''. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object.<br> |
− | + | [[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the spline endpoint to copy its '''Height''' value. That value can then be used to set the '''Height''' of other spline endpoints</td> | |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">  | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the selected '''<u>segment</u>''' or '''<u>segments</u>''' to the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">  | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Grade to this Spline Endpoint </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>you must first <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;">select a segment</span> then click on one of its endpoint icons [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]. This sets the height of the endpoint to give a '''Grade''' to the surrounding segments that matches the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: | + | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>You can copy the '''Grade''' from an existing spline segment into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting of the '''Tool Options Palette'''. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object.<br> |
− | + | [[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the spline segment to copy its '''Grade''' value. That value can then be used to set the '''Grade''' of other spline segments</td> | |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">  | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Straighten Spline </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>forces a straight line (as far as possible) between the endpoints of a single segment. This option will be [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] ticked if the segment has already been straightened in which case selecting this option will "un-straighten" the segment and remove the tick ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">  | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Separate Splines </span></td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>breaks two spline segments into two separate (independent) splines at the '''selected''' endpoint ([[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Merge Splines </span></td> |
− | <td>opens the '''Properties''' window of the selected spline</td> | + | <td>removes the '''selected''' endpoint between two segments and merges the segments into one ([[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only). Two segments can also be merged by deleting a '''selected''' endpoint with the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Insert Spline Point Here </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>splits the selected segment into two segments by adding a new endpoint at the point where the segment was clicked ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select in Assets Palette </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>highlights the selected spline object in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Details </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens the '''Properties''' window of the selected spline object. This option is only available for '''Track''' splines. '''Note:''' to enter or edit an objects name property use the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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− | <td width= | + | <td width=629><span id="skip Free Move: Rolling Stock Objects"></span> |
− | <td width= | + | =='''Free Move: Rolling Stock Objects'''== |
− | <td width= | + | </td> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|Skip Down]]</td> |
− | <td width=75> | + | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Free Move: Spline Objects (Including Track)|Skip Up]]</td> |
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFreeMove|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | </table> | + | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> |
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Rolling Stock Objects''' (locomotives, wagons, etc) can only be moved along the track that they are attached to. If they are moved off the track then they will immediately "snap back" to the nearest track when they are released.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Move Rolling Stock Objects </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Use the '''Free Move''' tool to move a selected rolling stock object along the track.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>To move an entire consist of rolling stock objects, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on any one of the objects in the consist to select them all and then move them as one object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table wifth=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStock_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=520 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=516 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | It is possible to place a rolling stock object so that it "overlaps" (occupies the same space as) another rolling stock object. A large yellow <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">X</span> rotating above the rolling stock object is a sign of this "conflict".<br> | ||
+ | This can happen if a rolling stock object is moved off the track and released. It will instantly snap to the nearest track position even if that position is already occupied.<br> | ||
+ | [[image:PlacementRollingStockCollision_S20.png|360px|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | The simple solution is to use the '''Free Move Tool''' to move the incorrectly placed object to an unoccupied section of the track. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Decouple Rolling Stock Objects </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>All decoupling operations between '''Rolling Stock Objects''' are performed using just a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Left Click and Drag</span>.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>To decouple a rake of joined rolling stock objects from a consist (for example, the first or last 5 wagons), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on each of the objects to be selected and then drag them away from the consist</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | A rolling stock object or objects in the middle of a consist can also be decoupled. This will break the consist into 3 sections. | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple5_S20.png|link=]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple5A_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 decouple rolling stock from a consist:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select one (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span>) or more (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span>) rolling stock objects inside a consist<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>If more than one object is selected, then they:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>do not have to be connected to each other</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>should be in the same consist - the results may be "unexpected" if the objects are selected and dragged out from different consists</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | </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 and Drag</span> the object or objects out of the consist and onto an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline;">Unoccupied</span> section of track<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;">do not release the mouse button until you have the rolling stock objects in position otherwise they will simply "snap back" to the nearest track, regardless of whether it is already occupied or not.</span> Think of the yellow connecting line between the wagon and the track shown in the image as if it is a "stretched rubber band"</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The rotating yellow <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">X</span> floating above the selected and now disconnected consist in the image indicates that it has been "derailed" from the track. This will disappear when it is "rerailled" again</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Free_Couple"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Couple Rolling Stock Objects </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>All coupling operations between '''Rolling Stock Objects''' can be performed using just a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Left Click and Drag</span> or through the objects '''Context Menu'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span><br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Using "Click and Drag"</span><br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | Consider the following simple situation:- | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3>The guard van (caboose) standing at the rear of a consist has to be coupled to the rear gondola wagon.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple1_S20.png|link=]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple2_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 '''Couple''' rolling stock objects:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span>) the rolling stock object (in this case the guard van) to be coupled to a consist or another rolling stock object (in this case the gondola) | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If more than one object has to be selected then use a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> to individually select each object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If '''ALL''' the objects in a consist have to be selected then use a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on any object in the consist</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 and Drag</span> the object (the guard van) along the track to its target object or consist. When dragged rolling stock objects will "drop" or lower their height a few cms | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the selected object (or objects) is already part of a consist then dragging will decouple it from the consist before moving it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When it reaches the target object and couples it cannot be moved any further</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Release the object when it has coupled and it will return to its correct height</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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the two objects do not couple check that both are on the same track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Using the Context Menu</span><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Using the same situation as above, the isolated guard van and the gondola wagon at the end of a consist are to be coupled together. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span id="Free_Move_Merge"></span> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple3_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=480 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=476 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span>, on both objects<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>'''The order of selection <span style="font-size: 15px;">IS</span> important. Select the "destination" object, where the others will be coupled, last'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | The '''Context Icon''' will appear on the last rolling stock object selected. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Rolling Stock Object Context Menu''' by choosing one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Context Icon''' of the last selected rolling stock object, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Merge into Single Train </span> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | There are '''two''' possible outcomes depending on which object has the '''Context Icon''' | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=500> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:DotPoint1RedC.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Context Icon on the Gondola Wagon</span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple3A_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | Using the '''Merge into Single Train''' option with the '''Context Icon''' on the gondola wagon at the end of the consist. The guard van couples to the gondola wagon and the consist | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=500> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:DotPoint2RedC.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Context Icon on the Guard Van</span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple4A_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | Using the '''Merge into Single Train''' option with the '''Context Icon''' on the guard van. The gondola wagon decouples from the consist and couples to the guard van | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Using a more complex example involving multiple objects from several different consists. The selected wagons shown below are to form a single consist based on the loco.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStockMultiMerge1_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>The loco was the last object to be selected so it has the '''Context Icon'''. The '''Context Menu''' is opened and the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Merge into Single Train </span> is selected with the result as shown below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStockMultiMerge2_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>The wagons and loco have been combined into a single consist but not necessarily in a useful order. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> the incorrectly placed vehicles to their correct positions.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Rolling Stock Object Context Menu"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Free Move: Rolling Stock Object Context Menu </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>A selected rolling stock object, or a group of selected rolling stock objects, will have a '''Context Icon''' that opens a '''Context Menu'''. The icon design will vary between object types.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=500 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=496 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=396>To open a selected rolling stock object's '''Context Menu''' choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=371><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> its '''Context Icon''' [[image:ContextIconsRollingStock_S20.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> T </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=500 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=496 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You cannot add rolling stock assets to a '''Scrapbook''' but you can create and save '''Consist Assets''' that have multiple rolling stock objects | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Steps:</span> To create a '''Consist Asset''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the consist - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Double Left Click </span> on the consist or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on individual items</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the consist '''Context Menu''' - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save to Consist Asset... </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>enter a name and an optional description for your new '''Consist Asset''' and click the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The consist will appear as a '''Train Asset''' in the '''Assets Palette''' </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Rolling Stock Object Context Menu</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=220>[[image:ContextMenuRollingStock_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=220 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>You cannot set a '''Height''' value for a rolling stock object. It will always take the same height as the track on which it is placed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=780> | ||
+ | <table width=780 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=776 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=776 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | Unlike other '''Context Menus''', the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span> menu options are not selectable for '''Rolling Stock Objects''' because these objects cannot be added to a '''Scrapbook'''. The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save to Consist Asset... </span> option performs some of the '''Scrapbook''' functions for rolling stock (see '''Tips''' above).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the contents of the current '''Scrapbook''' will be pasted at the cursor (focus) point</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the selected rolling stock objects will be deleted. It has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the '''selected''' objects. The '''Tool Options Palette''' brush settings (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) will control how the texture is applied. If no ground texture has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' then this option will be greyed out.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>smooths the height of the ground under the rolling stock object to match its height</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>this option is only selecteable if a rolling stock object has derailed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Vehicle </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>rotates (reverses) the facing direction of a selected rolling stock object. If more than one object has been selected then they will all have their directions reversed but they will remain in the same order </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Change Consist Heading </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>reverses the consist heading as indicated by the directions of the red and green arrows above the start and end of the consist</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Consist Heading </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the entire consist is reversed, both in the order of the vehicles and the direction they face</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Merge into Single Train </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>when two or more separate rolling stock assets have been selected they will be coupled into a single consist. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Free_Couple|Coupling Rolling Stock Objects]]''' for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save to Consist Asset... </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>saves the selected rolling stock objects as a new consist asset in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select in Assets Palette </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>highlights the selected rolling stock object in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Details </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens the '''Properties''' window of the selected rolling stock object. '''Note:''' to enter or edit an objects name property use the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|Info Palette]]'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepFineAdjustment"></span> | ||
='''The Fine Adjustment Tool'''= | ='''The Fine Adjustment Tool'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Selecting an Object|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Free Move: Rolling Stock Objects|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepFreeMove|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepMarquee|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= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td> |
− | <table width= | + | <table width=214 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=210 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=40>[[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=40>[[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=170>'''Keyboard Shortcut:''' <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> D </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=786 bgcolor="lightcyan"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Fine Adjustment Tool </span> makes 3D adjustments (XYZ position and rotations) to objects in a Trainz World</span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>This tool uses the '''Tool Options Palette'''. If this palette is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document. | ||
+ | </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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>As its name states, the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' is best used for making small position adjustments to an object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Fine Adjsutment Tool''' has no '''Target''' or '''Action''' options so it has no drop down menu lists</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200>[[image:FineAdjustmentTools_S20.png|link=|alt=Fine Adjustment Tools]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=800 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=796 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Fine Adjustment Alternatives</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>In addition to the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' the position and/or height of objects can be changed by choosing one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>using the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Free Move Tool|Free Move Tool]]''' - often a better choice for large horizontal movements</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>editing the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> x </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> r </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> p </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span> values of an object in [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>selecting the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option in an objects '''Context Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The most obvious feature of the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' is the '''3D Anchor Frame''' it adds to a selected object. The frame is made of 3 straight and 3 curved coloured lines, called <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Anchors</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Anchors''' in the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' are used to move and rotate a selected object, or a group of selected objects, through '''3D space'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=250>[[image:FineAdjust3DFrame_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=750>The '''Anchor''' controls are:- | ||
+ | <table width=750> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> The Horizontal and Vertical Anchors </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=150><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>move the object (forward/back or up/down) in the direction of the '''Anchor''' line</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table width=750> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> The Rotational Anchors </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=150><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span></td> | ||
+ | <td width=350>rotate the object (clockwise and anti-clockwise) along the '''Anchor Arc Line''' centred around the '''Anchor Straight Line''' of the same colour</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=250 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td> |
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=246 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Not all objects will have <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> and/or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> rotational Anchors.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table width=750> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> The Object Anchor </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: black;">    </span> (black central dot) moves the object in any horizontal direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=400 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> | ||
+ | The orientation of the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> horizontal anchor lines is based on the orientation of the object when it is placed in the scene, not on the compass directions</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=600 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 use the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' controls:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>move the tool pointer onto an Anchor - its colour will change to yellow for Anchor lines or green for the Object Anchor</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 and Drag</span> the '''Object Anchor''' in any direction or move the pointer along the chosen '''Anchor Line''' in the required direction (e.g. up on the blue vertical Anchor or clockwise around the arc of the red rotational Anchor)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td colspan=2>To achieve finer and more accurate control when moving anchors, choose one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>zoom in closer to the anchor point, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> x </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> fine adjustment arrows in the '''Info Palette''' object <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Pos: </span> controls. These arrows can be used to set the height and position to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> r </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> p </span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span> fine adjustment arrows in the '''Info Palette''' object <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rot: </span> controls. These arrows can be used to set the rotation to '''1°''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Fine Adjustment: Selecting an Object"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Fine Adjsutment: Selecting an Object'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Naming Objects|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' can be used to select individual objects and multiple objects. The multiple objects can be of different types (e.g. spline objects and scenery objects)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td> |
− | <td width= | + | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=590> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Steps:</span> To select single and multiple objects with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''. Either:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' icon [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]] from the '''Tools Palette''', <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In the '''Surveyor''' screen <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the object to be selected, or the first object if multiple objects are to be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To select an additional object, hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the next object to be selected. It will be added to highlighted selection</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Repeat <span style="font-weight: 700;">Step <span style="font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 3 </span></span> for each additional object to be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=400 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When you select an object its '''Context Icon''' will appear attached to the object. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the icon to open its '''Context Menu'''. If more than one object is selected the '''Context Icon''' and '''Context Menu''' will be attached to the <span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">last</span> object selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=400 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Double Left Click </span> on an object to add it and all nearby identical objects into a single selection. If the object is a spline then all the segments up to the next junction will be selected. If the object is rolling stock then all the rolling stock objects in the consist will be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Selecting Objects From a Crowded Scene</span><br> | ||
+ | Sometimes the object you want to select is part of a crowded scene or is overlapped by other objects, such as splines, and this can make it difficult to select. In these situations the best solution is to create an '''Object Filter''' using the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow the selection to a single object or to a set of objects.<br> | ||
+ | See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Narrowing the Search|Narrowing the Search]]''' for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Fine Adjustment: Naming an Object"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Fine Adjustment: Naming an Object'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Changing an Objects Layer|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Selecting an Object|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
<td width=75> </td> | <td width=75> </td> | ||
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>If the '''Info Palette''' is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=225>[[image:InfoPaletteObjectName_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 name (or rename) an object using the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>With the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> inside the '''Name''' text entry box in the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Enter a name</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=420>[[image:ObjectsUsingSameName.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=580 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=576 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center" colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">There is no ban on two or more objects using the same name</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | In the image shown on the left there are 4 objects all named '''Old Orroroo Rd'''.<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | This will not cause any problems for scenery objects apart from finding the ''exact'' one you want with the '''Finder Tool''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> F </span></span> keys).<br> | ||
+ | <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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | However, '''duplicated names''' will cause problems for '''Industries''' (including passenger enabled stations), '''Locomotives''', '''Track Marks''', '''Triggers''', '''Switches''', '''Signals''', etc that have to be identified to control the operation of a session.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">These objects must have unique names</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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="skip Fine Adjustment: Changing an Objects Layer"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Fine Adjustment: Changing an Objects Layer'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Scenery Mesh Objects|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Naming an Object|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up --> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- Bottom --> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>All objects in the '''Trainz World''' are in layers. You can set and change the layers where the objects are placed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>If the '''Info Palette''' is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>An object will be added to a layer when it is placed into the '''Trainz World''' by the '''Placement Tool''' and the '''Scrapbook'''. Once it has been placed it can be moved to a different layer.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To move a placed object to another layer:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoLayerSetNew.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the object (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the object) or several objects (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on each object) to be moved to another layer. If multiple objects are selected then they do not have to be of the same type or in the same starting layer. <span style="background-color: #ffffb0;"> '''Note:''' The layer(s) containing the object(s) must '''NOT''' be locked </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <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> on the Layer arrowhead icon (circled in red in the image left) in the '''Info Palette'''. This will open up the layer controls for the last selected object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the drop down menu box labelled '''Layer''' shows the currently assigned layer for that object. If multiple objects from different layers have been selected then no layer name will be shown. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Up/Down''' arrows to open the list of all available layers.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the destination layer from the list. The object(s) will then be moved to the selected layer - you will be given a warning if the move has failed (usually because an objects layer is locked)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Also see:-</span> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#skip Assigning Objects to a Different Layer|Assigning Objects to a Different Layer]]''' for more details on the '''Layer Controls''' in the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use Layers]]''' for detailed information on '''Layers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Fine Adjustment: Scenery Mesh Objects"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Fine Adjustment: Scenery Mesh Objects'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Track Objects|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Changing an Objects Layer|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Individual "non-spline" scenery objects that are not attached to track are often referred to in '''Trainz''' terminology as <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Scenery Mesh Objects</span>.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Move a Scenery Mesh Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=800 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=796 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To move an object with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' choose one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> anywhere on the selected object (except on an '''Anchor''' line) to move it freely in any horizontal direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> on an Anchor line to move or rotate it in the direction of the line or arc</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>These operations can also be performed on a group of selected objects. The 3D Anchor Frame will be on the last object added to the group.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=250 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> vertical Anchor movement<br>[[image:FineAdjustZMove_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=20> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=250 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> Anchor rotation<br>[[image:FineAdjustYawMove_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=20> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=250 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> Anchor rotation<br>[[image:FineAdjustPitchMove_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=20> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=250 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> Anchor rotation<br>[[image:FineAdjustRotateXYMove_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Not all objects will have <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> '''Rotational Anchors'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Objects can be restored to their original height and rotation settings by opening their '''Context Menu''' and choosing one of the following:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reset Object Rotation </span> to cancel the rotation changes, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span> to cancel the height change</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Randomise Object Rotation </span> option in the '''Context Menu''' only affects rotations around the vertical axis - the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> '''Rotational Anchor'''. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Set the Height of a Scenery Mesh Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scenery Mesh objects''' can be raised above and lowered below the ground level.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the height of a '''selected''' scenery mesh object (e.g. a house) into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the height of any '''selected''' object into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Height from Selection </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>You can check the height of any selected object or endpoint using the '''Info Palette'''. The height is the last value in the '''Pos:''' (Position) data set.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoPaletteShowHeight_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set the '''height''' of a '''selected''' scenery mesh object, choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=600> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up/Down''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> vertical '''Anchor''' line. <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> Movement is restricted to the length of the Anchor line only </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key. This works even if the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> icon is not coloured <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span>. <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the setting box and select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height to Selection </span> option, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option from the objects '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the objects '''Context Icon''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to apply an existing height value, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Eblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Info Palette''' enter a value in the objects <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> (height) setting or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the double arrowheads to its right. This can be used to set the height to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td ><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | If multiple objects have been selected then the height of the '''context object''', the one with the '''Context Icon''', will have its height set to the new value. All other selected objects will have their heights adjusted to maintain their height relative to that object. For example: If another selected object is 2m below the '''context object''' then its adjusted height will always remain 2m below the '''context object'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>A selected scenery mesh object, or a group of selected scenery mesh objects, will have a '''Context Icon''' that opens a '''Context Menu'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key. The icon design will vary between object types.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=220>[[image:ContextMenuMeshObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=780> | ||
+ | <table width=780 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=776 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>remove the selected object or objects from the route and move them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>copy the selected object or objects and place them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>paste the contents of the current '''Scrapbook''' at the cursor (focus) point</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>delete the selected objects. It has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Replace Object with Selected Asset </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''selected''' object will be replaced with the asset currently selected in the '''Assets Palette'''. If no object has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' or it is the wrong type (e.g. a scenery spline instead of a mesh object) then this option will be greyed out</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the '''selected''' objects. The '''Tool Options Palette''' brush settings (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) will control how the texture is applied. If no ground texture has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' then this option will be greyed out.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>smooths the height of the ground under the selected object to match the set height of the object. The size of the area affected will depend on which has the greater value: the width of the object <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> setting. If multiple objects at different heights have been selected then the ground height will be set to match, as far as possible, the heights of each object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the objects to match the height of the terrain beneath them ("drops them back to earth")</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the '''selected object''' to the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Where multiple objects have been selected the '''context object''', the one with the '''Context Icon''', will have its height set to the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> value and the other '''selected objects''' will have their heights adjusted up or down by the same amount</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reset Object Rotation </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>resets the rotation angle of the objects to their default values</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Randomise Object Rotation </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>applies a random <span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> Rotation Anchor</span> angle to each object around its vertical axis</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select in Assets Palette </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>highlights the selected object in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Details </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens the '''Properties''' window of the selected object. '''Note:''' to enter or edit an objects name property use the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Fine Adjustment: Track Objects"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Fine Adjustment: Track Objects'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Spline Objects (Including Track)|Skip Down)]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Scenery Mesh Objects|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track Objects''' (signals, switches, speed signs, markers, etc) are always attached to an existing track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In '''Surveyor 2.0''' they can be moved left, right, above and below the track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Move a Track Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track objects''' can be dragged to new positions along and beside the track or to a different track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=400>[[image:FineAdjustTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To move a selected track object horizontally, choose one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>For movements '''along the track''' only - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span>:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the objects '''Anchor Point''' (the yellow dot in the centre of the track), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>on its <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> horizontal '''Anchor''' line (movement is restricted to the Anchor line)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>For movements '''left or right''' of the track - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span><br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> horizontal '''Anchor''' line (movement is restricted to the Anchor line), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>on the '''Object Anchor''' (the '''black dot''') to get unrestricted horizontal movement including to a different track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>For most track objects the '''Rotational Anchors''' have no effect</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FineAdjustTrackObjectMoveH_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td colspan=2>Situations where it is useful to be able to move a track object away from the track include:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>placing '''Track Marks''' and '''Triggers''' above (see next section) or beside the track so that they are not hidden by consists parked on top of them</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>repositioning switches, signals, track signs closer to or further away from the track - particularly useful if the track object was originally created for a different gauge track | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=600 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Track objects that have been moved away from or closer to the track will still function normally.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Set the Height of a Track Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track objects''' can be raised above and lowered below the track level.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the height of a '''selected''' track mesh object (e.g. a signal) into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the height of any '''selected''' object into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Height from Selection </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=400>[[image:FineAdjustTrackObjectMoveH_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | '''Throw Lever''' track object level with track<br> | ||
+ | [[image:FineAdjustTrackObjectMoveHV_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | After being moved vertically</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set the '''height''' of a '''selected''' track object, choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up/Down''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> vertical '''Anchor''' line. <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> Movement is restricted to the length of the Anchor line only </span>, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting, enter a value followed by the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting, enter a value then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> and select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height to Selection </span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>from the objects '''Context Menu''' select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option to apply an existing height setting, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Eblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Info Palette''' enter a value in the objects <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> (height) setting or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the double arrowheads to its right. This can be used to set the height to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=600 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=596 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>A situation where it might be useful to raise a signal above the track level would be to place it higher up on the wall of a cutting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=600 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Track objects that have been "height adjusted" will still function normally and can still be moved along the track without reversing the height change .</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <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>For most track objects the '''Rotational Anchors''' have no effect</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Set the Trigger Radius of a Track Object </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Certain track objects have a '''Trigger Radius''' that sets how close a consist must approach the object to trigger its action</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Track objects that have a '''Trigger Radius''' include:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Track marks such as '''Track Markers''', '''Priority Markers''' and '''Direction Markers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Track Triggers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Whistle Signs'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>It is a good idea to adjust the trigger radius of these objects so that they do not overlap a track junction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The current '''Trigger Radius''' of these objects is shown by the size of the "wings" ('''Red''' or '''Green''' depending on the type of object) attached to the object and, in some cases, a distance value below the name of the object. Both of these options are shown in the image below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=440>[[image:MarkerTriggerRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>On one side of the track object is a green '''Trigger Radius''' dot that allows the radius value to be adjusted up or down.<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>If no '''Trigger Radius''' dot or '''Red/Green Wings''' appear on the track object then it does not have an adjustable '''Trigger Radius'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the '''Trigger Radius''' of a track object:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' to select the track object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Move your camera POV (Point of View) to directly above the track object before adjusting its '''Trigger Radius'''. This will make the adjustment as quick and as smooth as possible.</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 and Drag </span> forward or back on the '''Trigger Radius''' dot. The dot will not move but the "wings" that indicate the radius on the track and the displayed radius value will increase or decrease</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>when the radius reaches the required size release the mouse button</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This action can also be performed on existing track objects using the '''Free Move Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Track Object Context Menu </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A selected track mesh object, or a group of selected track mesh objects, will have a '''Context Icon''' that opens a '''Context Menu'''. The icon design will vary between object types.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=396>To open a selected track objects '''Context Menu''' choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=371><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the '''Context Icon''' [[image:ContextIconsTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> T </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Track Object Context Menu</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=220>[[image:ContextMenuTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=780 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=776 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>remove the selected object or objects from the route and move them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>copy the selected object or objects and place them into the '''Scrapbook'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>paste the contents of the current '''Scrapbook''' at the cursor (focus) point</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>delete the selected objects. It has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Replace Object with Selected Asset </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''selected''' object will be replaced with the asset currently selected in the '''Assets Palette'''. If the asset selected in the '''Assets Palette''' is the wrong type (e.g. a scenery spline) then this option will be greyed out</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the '''selected''' objects. The '''Tool Options Palette''' brush settings (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) will control how the texture is applied. If no ground texture has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' then this option will be greyed out.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>smooths the height of the ground under the selected object to match the set height of the object. For track objects the size of the area affected will depend on the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the objects to match the height of the terrain beneath them ("drops them back to earth")</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the '''selected object''' to the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Where multiple objects have been selected the '''context object''', the one with the '''Context Icon''', will have its height set to the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> value and the other '''selected objects''' will have their heights adjusted up or down by the same amount</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>if the object has been moved away from the track then it will be reset to its correct position on the track. This option will be greyed out if the object is already attached to the track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>reverses the position of the object on the track to the other side and facing the opposite direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Change Junction Direction </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>if the object is a track switch then its switch direction will be reversed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select in Assets Palette </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>highlights the selected object in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Details </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens the '''Properties''' window of the selected rolling stock object. '''Note:''' to enter or edit an objects name property use the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|Info Palette]]'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td>Track objects can be restored to their original height and position (on the track) by opening their '''Context Menu''' and choosing one of the following:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span> to cancel the both the height and position changes, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span> to cancel the height change only</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | Track objects can also be rotated to the opposite side of the track. | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=400>[[image:FineAdjustTrackObjectReversed_S20.png|400px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=596 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To rotate a track object:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the track objects '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Rotating a track object does not change its distance from the track or its height. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Fine Adjustment: Spline Objects (Including Track)"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Fine Adjustment: Spline Objects (Including Track)'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Rolling Stock Objects|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Track Objects|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Scenery splines and track splines are defined by their '''endpoints'''. Splines are usually added to a route as a series of joined segments linked at the endpoints.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To move a spline, choose one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>moving an endpoint, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>moving a segment, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>moving multiple segments including the entire length of the spline (between junctions)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===Fine Adjustment: Spline Troubleshooting Tip=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Quickly Locate Broken Splines and Tracks</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td>To quickly check for broken links in a spline or track <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on a segment. All the correctly joined segments upto the next junction or last endpoint (in both directions) will be highlighted. The highlighting will stop at a broken join (a "last" endpoint)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Move a Spline Endpoint </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=280>[[image:FineAdjustSplineEndPoint_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=720> | ||
+ | The '''3D Anchor Frame''' shown is for a spline '''endpoint'''.<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 move an individual spline endpoint:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on, the spline endpoint to be moved.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>'''Note:''' only the horizontal <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> and the vertical <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> lines can be selected.</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 and Drag</span> one of the following:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>an '''Anchor''' to move the endpoint in that specific direction, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the endpoint itself to move it in any direction in the horizontal plane</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Move a Spline Segment or Multiple Segments </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=500 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=496 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> rotational Anchor '''CANNOT''' be used on '''Track splines''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=280>[[image:FineAdjustSplineSegment_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=720>The '''3D Anchor Frame''' shown is for a spline '''segment'''.<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 move spline segments:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on, the spline segment to be moved. | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To select:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>more than one segment - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on each segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''ALL''' the segments - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on a segment. This will the select segments in '''both''' directions from the segment clicked upto the next junction or the final endpoint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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 and Drag</span> one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>an '''Anchor Line''' to move the segment or segments in that specific direction, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>anywhere in a segment to move it in any direction in the horizontal plane</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=500 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To remove individual spline segments from the selection simply <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on each segment to be removed.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To remove '''ALL''' the segments from a selection, simply <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Double Left Click </span> on any highlighted segment.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=320>[[image:FineAdjustSplineSegmentStraight_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Selecting a spline segment with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' will add a '''Temporary Endpoint''' at the point where the segment was clicked.<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | This will produce 3 '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' control frames, one at each end of the segment and one at the click point, as shown in the image on the left. The whole segment can be moved, as shown in the following images, by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> anywhere within the segment.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=320>[[image:FineAdjustSplineSegmentXYMove_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | Segment moved to the right along the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> horizontal Anchor line</td> | ||
+ | <td width=320>[[image:FineAdjustSplineSegmentZMove_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | Segment moved up along the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> vertical Anchor line</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <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> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span></span> straight anchor lines will move the whole segment along the direction of the line | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=320>[[image:FineAdjustSplineSegmentRotate_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | Segment rotated anti-clockwise around the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> rotational Anchor arc line</td> | ||
+ | <td width=320>[[image:FineAdjustSplineSegmentPitch_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | Segment rotated clockwise around the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> rotational Anchor arc line</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <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> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span></span> curved anchor lines will rotate the whole segment around the axis of the same colour | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> line height change and a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> Anchor rotation can be cancelled at any time (even after saving and reloading the route) by selecting the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span> option from the segments '''Context Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> Anchor rotation can be straightened at any time (even after saving and reloading the route) by selecting the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Straighten Spline </span> option from the segments '''Context Menu''' but this will not return the '''endpoints''' to their original positions | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Add a Spline Junction </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A junction is formed when three spline segments are joined at an endpoint. Junctions can be formed using non identical but '''compatible''' spline objects, such as different types of track splines.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <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>The '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' cannot be used to add a junction, you '''MUST USE''' the '''Placement Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=425>[[image:SplineJunction_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=575 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=571 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a junction to a spline object:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the spline object to be used for the junction. The easiest method is hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on an existing spline object that you want to use. This will also select the '''Placement Tool''' in '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 2 </span> below so you can skip to '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> 3 </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette'''</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 spline at the spot where the junction is to be created. This can be on an existing endpoint or between two endpoints where a new endpoint will be inserted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>move the mouse pointer out from the junction to where the next endpoint of the spline branch will be placed and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=620 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=616 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To remove a junction but keep all its spline segments:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on) the junction endpoint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the endpoint '''Context Menu''' by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its '''Context Icon''' [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] or by pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Separate Splines </span> menu option (this will separate '''ALL''' the spline segments that meet at that endpoint)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table width=616 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A junction can be removed by deleting any spline segment that connects to it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A junction endpoint can be moved by using the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Add a Track Junction </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>A track junction is formed using '''track splines''' in the same way as described above but track junctions have additional features</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=365>[[image:PlacementTrackJunction_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>When a junction is created using '''Track Spline Objects''', a junction switch will be automatically added.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the switch will be the one specified in the '''Region''' listed in the '''Route Properties'''. The '''region''' and its switch can be changed by opening the [[image:SurveyorEditIcon.png|link=]] '''Surveyor Edit Menu''' and selecting <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Route... </span>. If no region has been specified then a '''default''' switch (as shown left) will be used</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Free Move: Track Objects|Free Move Tool]]''' or the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Fine Adjustment: Track Objects|Fine Adjustment Tool]]''' to move or delete the switch and to open its '''Context Menu''' for editing</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | Information on creating and editing a '''Region''' can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki''' at:-<br> | ||
+ | :'''[[How_to_Create_a_Region_Asset|How to Create a Region Asset]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Using Procedural Tracks</span><br> | ||
+ | If the track object used is a '''Procedural Track''' and the junction is formed with another '''Procedural Track''' then the junction endpoint dot will be coloured:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: red;">RED</span> (as shown above) if the junction exceeds the maximum allowed values for a procedural junction. This will not stop the junction from working but it will not display the special features only found in '''Procedural Tracks''', <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPointBlack.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">BLACK</span> if the junction is within the maximum allowed values for a procedural junction and it will display all the '''Procedural Track''' special features</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>A procedural track junction can be changed from <span style="font-weight: 700; color: red;">red</span> to '''black''' by adjusting the height and/or position (depending on the exact cause of the problem) of the junction endpoint and the endpoints on either side of the junction. See the Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_Procedural_Track|How to Use Procedural Track]]''' for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>A junction between two non-procedural tracks and between a procedural track and a non-procedural track will always have a <span style="font-weight: 700; color: red;">red</span> endpoint dot</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Set a Spline Height </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Copying a Spline Objects Height</span> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the '''height''' of a spline segment or endpoint into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object. Choose one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''Eyedropper''' to copy the height of a spline segment<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=500 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Height''' of a spline segment (but not an endpoint):-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and move the mouse tool pointer onto the spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|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 spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When the '''eyedropper''' is active spline endpoints will not be visible and cannot be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the segment has a slope then the height at the point clicked will be copied into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This will also select the clicked object in the '''Assets Palette''' and it will become the next object added by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> with the '''Placement Tool''' in your '''Trainz World'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting drop down menu | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Height''' of a spline segment or one of its endpoints:-</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> on the spline segment or endpoint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting box</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Height from Selection </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the spline segment has a slope then the height at its midpoint will be used</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Setting a Spline Objects Height</span> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>To set the '''height''' of a '''selected''' spline (including track) or endpoint, choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the vertical <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> anchor line in the '''3D Anchor Frame'''. <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key. This works even if the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> icon is not coloured <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Gold </span>. <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and enter a new value (or keep the existing value) then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the setting box and select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Height to Selection </span> option, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> option from the objects '''Context Menu''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the objects '''Context Icon''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to apply an existing height value, <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Eblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the '''Info Palette''' enter a value in the objects <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> (height) setting or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the double arrowheads to its right. This can be used to set the height to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set the heights of multiple spline segments to the value stored in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SelectedSplines_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the spline segments using:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> to select individual segments, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> to select all the segments up to the next junction (in both directions).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select one of the options [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]], [[image:Cblue.png|link=]], [[image:Dblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Eblue.png|link=]] described above</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SelectedSplinesHeight_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''ALL''' the selected spline segments and their endpoints will be set to the specified height.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Set a Spline Gradient </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can copy the current '''Grade''' of any spline segment into the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object that has a '''Grade''' setting. Choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''Eyedropper'''<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=500 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Grade''' of a spline segment (but not an endpoint):-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and move the mouse tool pointer onto the spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|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 spline segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When the '''eyedropper''' is active spline endpoints will not be visible and cannot be selected. This option will also change the asset selected in the '''Assets Palette''' to the object clicked and it will become the next object added by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> with the '''Placement Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | The height at the point clicked will also be copied into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting drop down menu<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To copy the '''Grade''' of a spline segment or one of its endpoints:-</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> on the spline segment or endpoint</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting box</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Get Grade from Selection </span> option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set the gradients of multiple spline segments to the value stored in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SelectedSplines_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the spline segments using:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> to select individual segments, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPointBlueSquare.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> to select all the segments up to the next junction (in both directions).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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>To apply the same gradient to all the selected segments make sure that the first segment has the '''context icons'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Context Menu''' of the '''first''' or starting endpoint (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the icon [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]])</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Grade to this Spline Endpoint </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SelectedSplinesGradient_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The selected spline segments are now set to the specified gradient.<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the selected endpoint is '''NOT''' at the start of the highlighted segments then the gradient will be applied in both directions from that endpoint as shown below.<br> | ||
+ | [[image:SelectedSplinesGradientUShape_S20.png|link=]] | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3>Once the height and/or gradient of the spline segments have been set then other effects can be added.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=600> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>From the '''Context Menu''' of the highlighted segments, select the options:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected  </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>to smooth the ground surface under a spline object to match its height, and</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>to paint the currently selected ground texture under the spline using the settings in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | <!-- <td> </td> --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=400 rowspan=2>[[image:SelectedSplinesGradientSmoothPaint_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Spline Object Context Menus </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A selected scenery spline object, or a group of selected scenery spline objects, will have a '''Context Icon''' that opens a '''Context Menu'''. The icon design will vary between object types.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=420> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=396 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=396>To open a selected objects '''Context Menu''' choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=371><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the '''Context Icon''' [[image:SplineContextIcons_S20.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> T </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=371><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Using the <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key with splines</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="middle"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | [[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If a spline '''segment''' has been selected then pressing the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> T </span> key will open the '''Segment Context Menu''' and the '''Menu''' options you select or edit will apply to the whole segment or all selected segments</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If a spline '''end point''' has been selected then pressing the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> T </span> key will open the '''End Point Context Menu''' and the '''Menu''' options you select or edit will only apply to '''that particular endpoint'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=580 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=576 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=551><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Splines have two different '''Context Icons''' that lead to two slightly different '''Context Menus'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>one context icon and menu for each '''endpoint''' [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>one context icon and menu for the '''segment''' [[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>If multiple segments have been selected then the last segment added to the selection will have the context icons. If all the segments were selected by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> then the segment that was clicked will have the icons.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Spline Context Menus</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=220>[[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Endpoint Context Menu </span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:ContextMenuSplineObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=240>[[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Segment Context Menu </span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:ContextMenuSplineSegment_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <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 width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Details </span> option is only available for '''Track''' splines. The properties that can be edited will depend on whether you have selected a '''Track Segment''' or a '''Track Endpoint'''. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Endpoint Details</span> - the track '''Superelevation''' properties for that endpoint. '''Superelevation''' is a feature used on curves to raise the height of the outside track of the curve slightly above the height of the inside track. This allows higher speeds around curves.<br> | ||
+ | For more information on '''Superelevation''' see the Trainz Wiki Page at [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[HowTo/Use_Superelevation|How to Use Superelevation]]'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td >[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Segment Details</span> - the track '''Condition''' property for that segment. | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3>'''Track Condition''' is the "smoothness" of the ride over a track segment</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>100% = perfect</td> | ||
+ | <td>50% = average</td> | ||
+ | <td>1% = extremely poor</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | You can also select multiple track segments and set their track '''Condition''' by editing their combined <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Condition </span> value in the '''Tool Options Palette'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>remove the selected segment or segments from the route and move them into the '''Scrapbook''' ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>copy the selected segment or segments and place them into the '''Scrapbook''' ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>paste the contents of the current '''Scrapbook''' at the cursor (focus) point</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>delete the segment, segments or endpoint. It has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Replace Spline with Selected Asset </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the highlighted spline will be replaced with the asset currently selected in the '''Assets Palette'''. If the asset selected in the '''Assets Palette''' is the wrong type (e.g. a mesh object instead of a scenery spline) then this option will be greyed out ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the '''selected''' objects. The '''Tool Options Palette''' brush settings (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) will control how the texture is applied. If no ground texture has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' then this option will be greyed out ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>smooths the height of the ground under the selected spline to match its set height. If multiple spline segments have been selected then the ground under all the segments will be smoothed to their height. The size of the area affected will depend on which has the greater value: the width of the spline <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> setting. Does not work for endpoints [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the selected endpoint or segments to match the height of the terrain beneath them ("drops them back to earth"). When used on segments the spline will follow the height changes of the terrain</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height to this Spline Endpoint </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the selected '''<u>endpoint</u>''' to the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting ([[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>You can copy the '''Height''' from an existing spline endpoint into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting of the '''Tool Options Palette'''. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object.<br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the spline endpoint to copy its '''Height''' value. That value can then be used to set the '''Height''' of other spline endpoints</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>sets the height of the selected '''<u>segment</u>''' or '''<u>segments</u>''' to the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Grade to this Spline Endpoint </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>you must first <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;">select a segment</span> then click on one of its endpoint icons [[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]. This sets the height of the endpoint to give a '''Grade''' to the surrounding segments that matches the value in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>You can copy the '''Grade''' from an existing spline segment into the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting of the '''Tool Options Palette'''. Once it has been copied it can be applied to any other object.<br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the spline segment to copy its '''Grade''' value. That value can then be used to set the '''Grade''' of other spline segments</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Straighten Spline </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>forces a straight line (as far as possible) between the endpoints of a single segment. This option will be [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] ticked if the segment has already been straightened in which case selecting this option will "un-straighten" the segment and remove the tick ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Separate Splines </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>breaks two spline segments into two separate (independent) splines at the '''selected''' endpoint ([[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Merge Splines </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>removes the '''selected''' endpoint between two segments and merges the segments into one ([[image:SplineEndpointContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only). Two segments can also be merged by deleting a '''selected''' endpoint with the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Insert Spline Point Here </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>splits the selected segment into two segments by adding a new endpoint at the point where the segment was clicked ([[image:SplineSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]][[image:TrackSegmentContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select in Assets Palette </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>highlights the selected spline object in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Details </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens the '''Properties''' window of the selected spline object. This option is only available for '''Track''' splines. '''Note:''' to enter or edit an objects name property use the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Fine Adjustment: Rolling Stock Objects"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Fine Adjustment: Rolling Stock Objects'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Object Height Problem Solutions|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Spline Objects (Including Track)|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Rolling Stock Objects''' (locomotives, wagons, etc) can only be moved along the track that they are attached to. If they are moved off the track then they will immediately "snap back" to the nearest track when they are released.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Move Rolling Stock Objects </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Use the '''Fine Adjustment''' tool to move a selected rolling stock object along the track.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>To move an entire consist of rolling stock objects, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on any one of the objects in the consist to select them all and then move them as one object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:FineAdjustRollingStock_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=520> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link-]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Despite their presence in the '''Fine Adjustment Tool 3D Anchor Frame''' the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> <span style=" color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> Rotational Anchor lines</span> and the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> Vertical Anchor Line</span> will '''NOT''' work on '''Rolling Stock Objects'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link-]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Object Anchor</span> (the central dot) will move the selected rolling stock object or objects in any horizontal direction but they will always be attached to the nearest track spline</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link-]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> Horizontal Anchor Line</span> will move the selected rolling stock object or objects along the track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link-]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> Horizontal Anchor Line</span> will move the selected rolling stock object or objects horizontally off the track but they will always be attached to the nearest track spline</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | It is possible to place a rolling stock object so that it "overlaps" (occupies the same space as) another rolling stock object. A large yellow <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">X</span> rotating above the rolling stock object is a sign of this "conflict".<br><br> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=360>[[image:PlacementRollingStockCollision_S20.png|360px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This can happen if a rolling stock object is moved off the track and released. It will instantly snap to the nearest track position even if that position is already occupied.<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | The simple solution is to use the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' to move the incorrectly placed object to an unoccupied section of the track.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Decouple Rolling Stock Objects </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>All decoupling operations between '''Rolling Stock Objects''' are performed using just a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Left Click and Drag</span>.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>To decouple a rake of joined rolling stock objects from a consist (for example, the first or last 5 wagons), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on each of the objects to be selected and then drag them away from the consist</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | A rolling stock object or objects in the middle of a consist can also be decoupled. This will break the consist into 3 sections. | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple5_S20.png|link=]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple5A_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 decouple rolling stock from a consist:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select one (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span>) or more (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span>) rolling stock objects inside a consist<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>If more than one object is selected, then they:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>do not have to be connected to each other</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>should be in the same consist - the results may be "unexpected" if the objects are selected and dragged out from different consists</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | </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 and Drag</span> the object or objects out of the consist and onto an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline;">Unoccupied</span> section of track<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;">do not release the mouse button until you have the rolling stock objects in position otherwise they will simply "snap back" to the nearest track, regardless of whether it is already occupied or not.</span> Think of the yellow connecting line between the wagon and the track shown in the image as if it is a "stretched rubber band"</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The rotating yellow <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">X</span> floating above the selected and now disconnected consist in the image indicates that it has been "derailed" from the track. This will disappear when it is "rerailled" again</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span id="Fine_Couple"></span> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Couple Rolling Stock Objects </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>All coupling operations between '''Rolling Stock Objects''' can be performed using just a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Left Click and Drag</span> or through the objects '''Context Menu'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span><br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Using "Click and Drag"</span><br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | Consider the following simple situation:- | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3>The guard van (caboose) standing at the rear of a consist has to be coupled to the rear gondola wagon.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple1_S20.png|link=]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple2_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 '''Couple''' rolling stock objects:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span>) the rolling stock object (in this case the guard van) to be coupled to a consist or another rolling stock object (in this case the gondola) | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If more than one object has to be selected then use a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> to individually select each object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If '''ALL''' the objects in a consist have to be selected then use a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on any object in the consist</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 and Drag</span> the object (the guard van) along the track to its target object or consist. When dragged rolling stock objects will "drop" or lower their height a few cms | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the selected object (or objects) is already part of a consist then dragging will decouple it from the consist before moving it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When it reaches the target object and couples it cannot be moved any further</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Release the object when it has coupled and it will return to its correct height</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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the two objects do not couple check that both are on the same track</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Using the Context Menu</span><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Using the same situation as above, the isolated guard van and the gondola wagon at the end of a consist are to be coupled together. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span id="Free_Move_Merge"></span> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple3_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=480 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=476 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span>, on both objects<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>'''The order of selection <span style="font-size: 15px;">IS</span> important. Select the "destination" object, where the others will be coupled, last'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | The '''Context Icon''' will appear on the last rolling stock object selected. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Rolling Stock Object Context Menu''' by choosing one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Context Icon''' of the last selected rolling stock object, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Merge into Single Train </span> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | There are '''two''' possible outcomes depending on which object has the '''Context Icon''' | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=500> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:DotPoint1RedC.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Context Icon on the Gondola Wagon</span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple3A_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | Using the '''Merge into Single Train''' option with the '''Context Icon''' on the gondola wagon at the end of the consist. The guard van couples to the gondola wagon and the consist | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=500> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:DotPoint2RedC.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Context Icon on the Guard Van</span><br> | ||
+ | [[image:FreeMoveRollingStockCouple4A_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | Using the '''Merge into Single Train''' option with the '''Context Icon''' on the guard van. The gondola wagon decouples from the consist and couples to the guard van | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Using a more complex example involving multiple objects from several different consists. The selected wagons shown below are to form a single consist based on the loco.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStockMultiMerge1_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>The loco was the last object to be selected so it has the '''Context Icon'''. The '''Context Menu''' is opened and the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Merge into Single Train </span> is selected with the result as shown below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FreeMoveRollingStockMultiMerge2_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>The wagons and loco have been combined into a single consist but not necessarily in a useful order. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> the incorrectly placed vehicles to their correct positions.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Fine Adjustment: Rolling Stock Object Context Menu </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>A selected rolling stock object, or a group of selected rolling stock objects, will have a '''Context Icon''' that opens a '''Context Menu'''. The icon design will vary between object types.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=500 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=496 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=396>To open a selected rolling stock object's '''Context Menu''' choose one of the following:-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=371><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> its '''Context Icon''' [[image:ContextIconsRollingStock_S20.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> T </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=500 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=496 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You cannot add rolling stock assets to a '''Scrapbook''' but you can create and save '''Consist Assets''' that have multiple rolling stock objects | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Steps:</span> To create a '''Consist Asset''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the consist - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Double Left Click </span> on the consist or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on individual items</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the consist '''Context Menu''' - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save to Consist Asset... </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>enter a name and an optional description for your new '''Consist Asset''' and click the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The consist will appear as a '''Train Asset''' in the '''Assets Palette''' </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Rolling Stock Object Context Menu</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=220>[[image:ContextMenuRollingStock_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=220 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>You cannot set a '''Height''' value for a rolling stock object. It will always take the same height as the track on which it is placed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=780> | ||
+ | <table width=780 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=776 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=776 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | Unlike other '''Context Menus''', the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span> menu options are not selectable for '''Rolling Stock Objects''' because these objects cannot be added to a '''Scrapbook'''. The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save to Consist Asset... </span> option performs some of the '''Scrapbook''' functions for rolling stock (see '''Tips''' above).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the contents of the current '''Scrapbook''' will be pasted at the cursor (focus) point</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the selected rolling stock objects will be deleted. It has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the texture selected in the '''Assets Palette''' will be painted under the '''selected''' objects. The '''Tool Options Palette''' brush settings (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Radius </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Sensitivity </span>) will control how the texture is applied. If no ground texture has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' then this option will be greyed out.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Smooth Ground Under Selected </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>smooths the height of the ground under the rolling stock object to match its height</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>this option is only selecteable if a rolling stock object has derailed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Vehicle </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>rotates (reverses) the facing direction of a selected rolling stock object. If more than one object has been selected then they will all have their directions reversed but they will remain in the same order </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Change Consist Heading </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>reverses the consist heading as indicated by the directions of the red and green arrows above the start and end of the consist</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Consist Heading </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the entire consist is reversed, both in the order of the vehicles and the direction they face</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Merge into Single Train </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>when two or more separate rolling stock assets have been selected they will be coupled into a single consist. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Fine_Couple|Coupling Rolling Stock Objects]]''' for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save to Consist Asset... </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>saves the selected rolling stock objects as a new consist asset in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select in Assets Palette </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>highlights the selected rolling stock object in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Edit Details </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens the '''Properties''' window of the selected rolling stock object. '''Note:''' to enter or edit an objects name property use the '''Info Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Fine Adjustment: Object Height Problem Solutions"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Fine Adjustment: Object Height Problem Solutions'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepMarquee|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Rolling Stock Objects|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Two '''Anchor Points''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> vertical Anchor line determine the height of an endpoint or an object above the ground.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''height''' of a '''Rolling Stock Object''' (locomotive, wagon, etc) '''CANNOT''' be altered</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''Object Height Anchor''', which is normally '''Black''' but turns '''Green''' when it is selected, controls the height of the object (including spline '''Endpoints''') above the ground. This Anchor point can be moved vertically by the tool pointer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''Ground Height Anchor''', which is '''Yellow''', marks the position of the object on the ground. This Anchor point cannot be moved vertically by the tool pointer but its height can be changed by setting the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> value</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>It is common for both height anchors to be at the same height but there are many situation where the two will be at different heights. The examples below show situations where the two are at different heights and the height of the '''Object Height Anchor''' will need to be adjusted.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=300>[[image:FineAdjustSplineHeightUp.png|300px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=700><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Object Height Above Ground Height </span><br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=700 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=696 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To bring the object height down to the ground height:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> downwards on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> vertical Anchor line to bring the '''Object Height Anchor''' down to the same level as the '''Ground Height Anchor''' </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=700 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=696 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td colspan=2>To achieve finer and more accurate control when moving the height Anchor point, choose one of the following:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>zoom in closer to the Anchor point, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> fine adjustment arrows in the '''Info Palette''' object '''Pos''' controls. This can be used to set the height and position to '''cm''' accuracy (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Info Palette|The Info Palette]]''' below).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=300>[[image:FineAdjustSplineHeightDown.png|300px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=500><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Object Height Below Ground Height </span><br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=500 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=496 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To bring the object height up to the ground height:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> upwards on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> vertical Anchor line to bring the '''Object Height Anchor''' up to the same level as the '''Ground Height Anchor''' </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | [[image:FineAdjustSplineHeightOK.png|link=]] | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=300> | ||
+ | [[image:FineAdjustSplineHeightFarDown.png|link]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=700>Where this method fails is when the height difference between the two Anchor points exceeds the length of the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> vertical Anchor line so the '''Ground Height Anchor''' or the '''Object Height Anchor''' is at the very top of the Anchor line. Once it is in that position the '''Object Height Anchor''' can no longer be moved up or down because there is no vertical Anchor line to grab. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=700 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=696 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top" bgcolor=#ffffe0> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td colspan=2>The '''Quick Solution''' to this problem</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> Use the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span> option:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the object or endpont '''Context Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Settle on Ground </span>. For splines this option will force the spline segment to follow the contours of the ground but it will now be at the same height as the ground</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | A more complex alternative method is to use the '''Surveyor Compass Rose''', the '''Info Palette''' and the '''Tool Options Palette'''. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=300>[[image:FineAdjustSplineSetFocus.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | The '''Surveyor Compass Rose'''</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=700 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=696 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> Use the '''Compass Rose''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> on the terrain at a point which has the height that will be used by the object. This will position the '''Surveyor Compass Rose''' and record its data as the '''Focus'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Focus''' controls in the '''Info Palette''' by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the small '''Right Arrowhead''' to the left of the '''Focus''' label</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td></td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoPaletteFocusUseHeight.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Info Palette''' stores the positional data, including the '''Height''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> value), of the '''Compass Rose''' under the label '''Focus'''</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 white '''Down Arrowhead''' next to the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> value and select the menu option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Use Height for Brush </span>. This will transfer the Focus <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span> value to the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Open the '''Context Menu''' for the object (or spline endpoint)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Apply Height to this Spline Endpoint </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepMarquee"></span> | ||
='''The Marquee Tool'''= | ='''The Marquee Tool'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip The Marquee Tool and the Assets Palette Filter|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Fine Adjustment: Object Height Problem Solutions|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepFineAdjustment|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepMass|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= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td> |
− | <table width= | + | <table width=214 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=210 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=40>[[image:S20_MarqueeToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=40>[[image:S20_MarqueeToolIcon.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=170>'''Keyboard Shortcut:''' <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> F </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=786 bgcolor="lightcyan"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Marquee Tool </span> selects and copies objects, deletes baseboards, adds new baseboards and sets their properties, fills baseboards with a texture, creates scrapbooks</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Some features of this tool use the '''Scrapbook Palette''', '''Assets Palette''' and '''Tool Options Palette'''. If these palettes are not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Marquee Tool''' has no '''Target''' or '''Action''' options so it has no drop down menu lists</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200>[[image:MarqueeTools_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=800 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Marquee Tool''' draws out a rectangular area, the '''Marquee Selection Area''', on the route. Any objects (including ground heights, ground textures and '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''') that are inside the '''Marquee Selection Area''' or touched by its boundary will be selected.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=800> | ||
+ | <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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To draw out a '''Marquee Selection Area''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Marquee Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F </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 and Drag </span> over the area to be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can use the '''Assets Palette''' filters to restrict the objects that will be selected in the '''Marquee Selection Area'''. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#skip The Marquee Tool and the Assets Palette Filter|Marquee Assets Filter]]''' below for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:MarqueeSelectArea_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>In the image above:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a road spline at the bottom and a house at the lower left of the '''Marquee Selection Area''' have been overlain by the drawn rectangle so they have been included in the selection.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''Marquee Selection Area''' was drawn from the top left to the bottom right which places the Marquee '''Context Icon''' [[image:MarqueeContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] at the bottom right of the rectangle.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the bottom right of the '''Marquee Selection Area''' also has a '''3D Anchor Frame'''. | ||
+ | <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>Like the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''', a '''Marquee Selection Area''' has a '''3D Anchor Frame'''. The '''Marquee Anchors''' are used to move and rotate the objects within the selection area (including ground heights, ground textures and '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''') through '''3D space'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The road spline was the last object that was included in the selection area so its '''Context Icons''' are also present.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>Not shown in the image, because they are not highlighted, are the '''Ground Heights''', '''Ground Textures''' and '''Effect Layers''' that are also included in the '''Marquee Selection Area'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=360>[[image:MarqueeAreaTools_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The Marquee Selection Area '''3D Anchor Frame''' has some similarities to the one used with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool.<br> | ||
+ | <table width=640> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> horizontal Anchors will move the Marquee and all its contents horizontally in the Anchor direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> vertical Anchor will move the Marquee with all its contents up or down in the Anchor direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> rotational Anchor will rotate the Marquee with all its contents in the direction of the rotation movement</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor="yellow"><span style="font-weight: 700;">there are no <span style="font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> rotational Anchors</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>at the centre of the '''3D Anchor Frame''' is a '''Select Area Anchor'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> this Anchor point to move the Marquee with all its contents in any horizontal direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>each of the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> horizontal Anchors has a '''resize Anchor''', an orange coloured dot, located at its end. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> these Anchor points to resize the '''Marquee Selection Area''' (and its contents) in that specific direction. Objects that are in locked layers will not be affected by the resize action</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip The Marquee Tool and the Assets Palette Filter"></span> | ||
+ | =='''The Marquee Tool and the Assets Palette Filter'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Marquee Anchor Controls|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepMarquee|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepMarquee|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Assets Palette''' filter tools can be used to restrict the objects selected by the '''Marquee Tool'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=800> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200>[[image:AssetsPaletteFilterSelection_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=600> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=596 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To restrict the objects selected by the '''Marquee Tool''':-</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set the '''Filter Type''' in the '''Assets Palette''' to <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Filter Selection </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set the other filter options in the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the type of objects (e.g. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Scenery Splines </span> and/or enter a partial name in the '''Text Box''')</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Marquee Tool''' from the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F </span> key)</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> out the '''Marquee Selection Area''' around the objects to be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Only those objects identified in the '''Assets Palette''' filters will be selected by the '''Marquee'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=600>[[image:MarqueeSelectSplines_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Using the '''Filters''' shown above, the '''Marquee Selection Area''' will include:-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>all spline objects (excluding tracks) crossed by the selection area. See '''Note:''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>all ground textures</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>all '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>all ground heights</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>found within the '''Marquee Selection Area'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <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>If a spline segment has one or both of its endpoints '''outside''' the '''Marquee Selection Area''' but the selection area crosses part of the segment then that segment will be selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | =''' | + | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Marquee Anchor Controls"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Marquee Anchor Controls'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Scrapbook Operations|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip The Marquee Tool and the Assets Palette Filter|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepMarquee|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table width=996> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=498> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The '''Marquee Anchors''' will move:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the selected scenery objects. If the objects are in locked layers then they will '''NOT''' be moved</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the ground textures. As shown in two of the images below this will leave the original baseboard ground texture or grid pattern showing</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers'''. If an effect layer is locked then it will not be moved but it will still be deleted from the area that was covered by the original Marquee Selection Area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the ground heights</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you do not want to move everything that is in the '''Marquee Selection Area''' then use the '''Asset Filters''' before using the '''Marquee Tool''' to only include those assets that you do want to move</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>The following images demonstrate the effect of using the '''Marquee Anchor Controls''' on the image shown at the top of this section as the starting point.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Horizontal Anchor Shift </span> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> horizontal Anchor has been used to shift the Marquee Selection Area to the left. Note that the 3 trees and a small building that were on the left of the Marquee Selection Area in the image above have been replaced (overwritten) by the Marquee contents. Also note that the texture has been moved leaving a gap showing the original grid texture.</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:MarqueeSelectAreaShift_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotational Anchor Shift </span> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> rotational '''Anchor''' has been used to rotate the '''Marquee Selection Area''' about 45° anti-clockwise. Again, anything that was originally in the area now covered by the '''Marquee Selection Area''' has been replaced by the contents of the Marquee. Also note that the texture has been moved leaving a gap showing the original grid texture.</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:MarqueeSelectAreaRotate_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Vertical Anchor Shift </span> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> vertical Anchor has been used to lift the Marquee Selection Area upwards</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:MarqueeSelectAreaUplift_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3> </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Scrapbook Operations"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Scrapbook Operations'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Marquee Context Menu|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Marquee Anchor Controls|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepMarquee|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td> | |
− | + | <table width=500 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td> | |
+ | <table width=496 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>'''Scrapbooks''', when created, will contain:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Heights'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Textures'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' - if present</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Selected Objects''' - scenery items, splines, track, signals, etc</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: yellow;"> But <u>NOT</u> Rolling Stock (Trains) </span> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The ground heights, ground textures and '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' in the '''Marquee Selection Area''' will always be added to the scrapbook. You can use the '''Asset Palette Filters''' to control which visible objects in the selection area will also be added</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=500 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=496 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | '''Scrapbooks''', when painted or pasted, can contain any combinations of:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Heights'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Textures'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scenery Objects (Meshes)''' - individual buildings, trees, signals, etc</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scenery Splines''' - roads, track, fences, etc</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>You have options in [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook Filters|The Scrapbook Filters]]''' that will control which of these data types are added to your '''Trainz World''' and how they are added.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This | + | Once an area has been marked out by the '''Marquee Tool''' a number of options become available.<br> |
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=165>[[image:MarqueeEditMenu_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=835 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=831 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The [[image:SurveyorEditIcon.png|link=]] '''Surveyor Edit Menu''' will show some additional options specifically for the '''Marquee Tool''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the objects selected in the Marquee area (including the ground heights, ground textures and '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''') will be copied and placed into a new '''Scrapbook'''. Any scenery objects (excluding ground heights, ground textures and effect layers) that are not in a locked layer will be removed from the Marquee area. This is the same as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> X </span></span> keys</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the objects selected in the Marquee area (including ground heights, ground textures and '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''') will be copied and placed into a new '''Scrapbook'''. This is the same as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> C </span></span> keys</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the contents of the current '''Scrapbook''' will be pasted into the route at the cursor (focus) point. Which contents will be pasted and how they will be pasted are controlled by the '''Filters''' in the '''Scrapbook Palette''' (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Scrapbook_Data|Scrapbook Data]]''' for more details). This option will always be available with and without a Marquee area being marked if there is a scrapbook available to be pasted. This is the same as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span></span> keys</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Clear </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the selected scenery '''objects''' that are not in locked layers will be removed from the Marquee area but '''NOT''' the selected ground heights, ground textures and '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers'''. This is the same as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select None </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''Marquee Selection Area''' boundary lines are removed from the route cancelling the selection process. Nothing that is inside the area will be removed. This is the same as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span></span> keys</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | < | + | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Adding a New Scrapbook </span>=== |
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td width=46>[[ | + | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span> '''Scrapbook''' operations are also found in the '''Marquee Context Menu''' (see the '''Marquee Context Menu''' section above).</td> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | </tr> |
− | <td width=75> | + | </table> |
− | <td width=75> | + | <br> |
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>You don't have to use the '''Marquee Tool''' to create a new '''Scrapbook'''. You can use the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' to select any number of objects and then press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> C </span></span>. The selected objects, along with the ground heights, ground textures, and any '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''', will be copied into a new '''Scrapbook'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | When a new '''Scrapbook''' is created by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span> (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> X </span></span>) or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span> (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> C </span></span>), it will appear in the '''Scrapbook''' palette with some basic details.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=500>[[image:ScrapbookNew_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=500> | ||
+ | <table width=500> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The newly created scrapbook will be given:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a name consisting of the date and time of its creation</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a thumbnail</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>The thumbnail image will be taken using the current camera POV (point of view). To get a better image adjust the camera position and view to give the best possible shot of the '''Scrapbook''' objects before giving the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span> command | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a scrapbook number (it will be inserted as the '''№1''' scrapbook)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>an expiry date which will be set 5 days after its creation - this will countdown each day until '''0''' when the new scrapbook will be deleted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Scrapbooks''' use very little memory so there is no real limit to how many you can store in the palette but finding the one you want will be more difficult as the list grows longer</td> | ||
+ | </tr><tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Rolling Stock Objects''' cannot be added to a '''Scrapbook'''. The rolling stock '''Context Menu''' option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Save to Consist Asset... </span> performs some of the '''Scrapbook''' functions for rolling stock objects and consists</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Deleting a '''Scrapbook''' after it has been pasted does not delete the objects that it has added to the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=710> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=500> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=500 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=496 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=496>There are two changes that can be made to the new scrapbook:-<br> | ||
+ | <table width=496> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Give it a name''' - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> inside the '''Name Text Box''' and type a new name. To set its new name <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the image <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Make it permanent''' - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the white '''Pin''' icon ([[image:ScrapbookUnPinnedIcon_S20.png|link=]]) to change it to blue. The scrapbook will no longer expire but it can still be deleted at any time</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>'''Pinned''' scrapbooks are always shown with a '''blue''' pin icon [[image:ScrapbookPinnedIcon_S20.png|link=]] and the words "pinned, no expiry" displayed next to their scrapbook №</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>The '''Pinning''' of any scrapbook can be reversed so that it will then expire in 5 days time. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> the blue pin icon.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=210>[[image:ScrapbookNewNamedPinned_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | Once a scrapbook has been '''Pinned''' it becomes an asset and will appear in '''Content Manager'''<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[image:ScrapbookEntryCM_S20.png|link=]]<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | The scrapbook can be uploaded to the '''DLS''' and saved as a '''CDP''' file.<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>You can archive your scrapbooks as '''CDP''' files to keep the number of installed scrapbooks to a minimum. If an archived scrapbook is needed then you can use the '''Import Content Files''' option in '''Content Manager''' to add it to the '''Scrapbook Palette'''. It can be deleted from the palette later, when no longer needed.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Marquee Context Menu"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Marquee Context Menu'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Managing Baseboards|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Scrapbook Operations|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepMarquee|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Marquee Context Menu''' creates, deletes, converts and paints individual or multiple baseboards. It also creates and pastes scrapbooks.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | To open the '''Context Menu''' for a '''Marquee Selection Area''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its '''Context Icon''' [[image:MarqueeContextIcon_S20.png|link=]] or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Marquee Context Menu</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=300>[[image:MarqueeContextMenu_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=700 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=696 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>removes the objects in the selection area from the route and moves them into the '''Scrapbook'''. Ground heights, ground textures and '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' will be copied, not cut. Has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> X </span></span> keys</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>copies the objects in the selection area and moves them into the '''Scrapbook'''. Has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> C </span></span> keys</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=175><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste to Selected Area </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>pastes the objects in the currently selected '''Scrapbook''' into the selection area. Which objects are pasted and how they are pasted is controlled by the settings in the '''Scrapbook Filter'''. Has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span></span> keys</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>deletes the objects in the selection area except for the ground heights, textures and effect layers. Has the same effect as pressing the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=175><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Within Marquee </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>if a texture has been selected in the '''Assets Palette''' then that texture will be painted inside the selection area using the settings in the '''Tool Options Palette'''. If no texture has been selected then this option will be greyed out</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=225><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Marquee To Brush Height </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>changes the ground height of the selection area to the brush height in the '''Tool Options Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Convert Baseboards To </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>converts the grid of the entire baseboard or baseboards covered by the selection area into the resolution selected from the three options - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> HD Grid </span> (in '''Trainz Plus''' only), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> 5m Grid </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> 10m Grid </span>. If the selection area covers any empty spaces outside the existing baseboards then new baseboards will be created using the ground height in the '''Tool Options Palette'''. See '''Notes:''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=250><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete Baseboards in Marquee </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>deletes the entire baseboard or baseboards covered by the selection area. See '''Notes:''' below</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=200><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select in Assets Palette </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>identifies and selects in the '''Assets Palette''' the most common ground texture used in the selection area</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=970><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Convert Baseboards To </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete Baseboards in Marquee </span> options will affect the entire baseboard or baseboards that contain the '''Marquee Selection Area''' even if the selection area only covers a small part of a baseboard. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>It is '''NOT RECOMMENDED''' that you mix '''HD Grid''' baseboards (in '''Trainz Plus''' only) with '''5m Grid''' or '''10m Grid''' baseboards in the same route. The boundaries between '''HD''' and '''non-HD''' baseboards will have display issues. If you are going to use the '''HD Grid''' terrain then it is recommended that the entire route should be '''Upgraded''' to '''HD Grid'''. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#stepUpgrading|Upgrading a Route to HD]]''' below for more details. There is no problem with mixing 5m and 10m grid baseboards in the same route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Managing Baseboards"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Managing Baseboards'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepMass|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Marquee Context Menu|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepMarquee|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Marquee''' is a powerful tool for adding, deleting and changing the properties of multiple baseboards</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Add, Delete, Convert Baseboards </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=450>[[image:S20_MarqueeDrawnArea.png|link=|alt=Marquee drawn area]] | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>In '''Trainz Plus''' you can '''Upgrade''' an existing '''5m''' or '''10m''' resolution route entirely to '''HD'''. See [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#stepUpgrading|Upgrading a Route to HD]]''' below for more details.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=550 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=546 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add, delete and convert baseboards:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Marquee Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F </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 and Drag</span> to draw out the '''Marquee Selection Area''' area where the new baseboards will be added or the existing baseboards will be deleted or converted.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The '''Marquee Selection Area''', shown with a green border in the image on the left, covers the existing baseboard (black, bottom left) and where 3 new baseboards will be created. The Marquee has a '''Context Icon''' as shown in the image.</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 Icon''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key to open up the '''Marquee Context Menu''' (see '''Marquee Context Menu''' above).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Create, Convert, Delete</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To '''Add''' new baseboards select the context option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Add New Baseboards > </span> then select a resolution from two or three sub-options, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> HD Grid </span> (in '''Trainz Plus''' only), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> 5m Grid </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> 10m Grid </span>. If existing baseboards have also been selected then they will '''NOT''' be converted to the new resolution. | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>It is '''NOT RECOMMENDED''' that you mix '''HD Grid''' baseboards (in '''Trainz Plus''' only) with '''5m Grid''' or '''10m Grid''' baseboards in the same route. It should be '''ALL HD''' or none. There is no problem with mixing 5m and 10m grid baseboards in the same route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To '''Convert''' selected baseboards to a different '''Grid Resolution''' select the context option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Convert Existing Baseboards To > </span> then select a resolution from two or three sub-options, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> HD Grid </span> (in '''Trainz Plus''' only), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> 5m Grid </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> 10m Grid </span>. If empty spaces with no baseboards have been selected then new baseboards will '''NOT''' be created in those spaces. | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>It is '''NOT RECOMMENDED''' that you mix '''HD Grid''' baseboards (in '''Trainz Plus''' only) with '''5m Grid''' or '''10m Grid''' baseboards in the same route. It should be '''ALL HD''' or none. There is no problem with mixing 5m and 10m grid baseboards in the same route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>To '''Delete''' the selected baseboards select the context option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete Baseboards in Marquee </span>. <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;">Note: An entire baseboard will be deleted even if the selection area only covers a small part of the baseboard</span>. The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Z </span></span> keys can '''Undo''' the deletion. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Baseboard Ground Height </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Marquee Selection Area''' can be used to set the height of entire baseboards or just a selected section of one or more baseboards</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To set the height of the baseboards or area under the '''Marquee Selection Area''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set the required ground height in the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting. '''Note:''' the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Grade </span> setting has no effect when used with the '''Marquee''' tool.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Marquee Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F </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 and Drag</span> to draw out the '''Marquee Selection Area''' area so that it covers the area that will have its height set. This can include multiple baseboards or empty spaces where new baseboards will be created at the new height.</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 '''Context Icon''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key to open up the '''Marquee Context Menu''' (see '''Marquee Context Menu''' above).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Context Menu''' option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Marquee to Brush Height </span>. If the '''Marquee''' extends over empty space then new baseboards will be created at the set <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> value.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Baseboard Ground Texture </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Marquee Selection Area''' can be used to set the ground texture of entire baseboards or just a selected section of one or more baseboards</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 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: 17px;">Steps:</span> To paint the baseboards or area under the '''Marquee Selection Area''' with a ground texture:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select a ground texture from the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>set the brush <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Scale </span> and any other required controls in the '''Tool Options Palette'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Marquee Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F </span> key).</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> to draw out the '''Marquee Selection Area''' area so that it covers the area that will be painted with the texture. This can include multiple baseboards and empty spaces where new baseboards will be created with the selected texture.</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 '''Context Icon''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key to open up the '''Marquee Context Menu''' (see '''Marquee Context Menu''' above).</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Context Menu''' option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paint Within Marquee </span>. If the '''Marquee''' extends over empty space then new baseboards will be created and covered with the selected ground texture. The new baseboards will be created at the '''Default''' altitude for the set '''Region''' or at '''0m''' if no region has been set.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepMass"></span> | ||
+ | ='''Mass Object Moves and Clones'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Cloning Objects|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Managing Baseboards|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepMarquee|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepUpgrading|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>Both the '''Free Move Tool''' and the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' can move and clone (copy) single and multiple objects. The '''Marquee Tool''' can also move and clone objects but it will include the ground heights, ground textures and any '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' in the cloning and moving operations. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | =='''Selecting and Moving Multiple Objects'''== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Multiple objects can be selected and moved with the '''Free Move Tool''' and the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=500> | ||
+ | <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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Mass Moves'''</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The objects do not have to be:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the same type. They can be a mixture of scenery splines and mesh objects</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>in the same layers but objects in '''Locked''' layers cannot be moved</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=500 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=496 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>You can also use the '''Marquee Tool''' to move objects but this will also move the ground heights, ground textures and '''TurfFX/Clutter Effect Layers''' as well as objects.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:MultipleSelectionGroup_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=396 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To select multiple objects:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the '''Free Move Tool''' or '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span></span> on every object that is to be included in the selection group</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>You can apply the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting in the '''Tool Options Palette''' to the entire group of selected objects.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:MultipleSelectionGroupMove_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=396 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To move multiple objects:-</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 and Drag</span> the '''selected''' objects in the required direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Release the mouse button when the group of objects are in position</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>The '''Fine Adjustment Tool <span style="font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> Rotation Anchor''' can be used to rotate all the members of the group with the last selected object (the one with the '''Context Icon''') as the centre of rotation</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ===<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Selecting Multiple Identical Objects </span>=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | You can quickly select all nearby identical objects by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on an object.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>This also applies to all the wagons in a consist. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on any one of them to select all of them - they do not have to be identical wagons.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=500>A forest of many different trees. Only one has been selected.</td> | ||
+ | <td width=500><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on a tree to select all the identical trees in the forest.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:MultipleSelectTip1_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:MultipleSelectTip2_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Shift </span> + <span style="background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span></span> on another object. It and all its identical copies will be added to the selection.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Cloning Objects"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Cloning Objects'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepUpgrading|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepMass|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepMass|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can easily clone single and multiple selected objects. If you have selected a group of objects they do not have to be the same type - you can select scenery objects and scenery splines.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Layers and Cloning'''</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the objects can be in different layers</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the layers can be locked and the objects will still be cloned</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>all the cloned objects will be placed into the current '''Active Layer''' which must be '''Unlocked'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>For more information on layers see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The_Info_Palette|The Info Palette]]''' at the end of this document.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=804 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=800 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=800> | ||
+ | <table width=800> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To clone an object or a group of objects:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>use either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' to select the object or objects</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.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;">Left Click and Drag</span></span> on any of the selected objects</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table width=800> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveCloneSelect_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=400>[[image:FreeMoveCloneMoved_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepUpgrading"></span> | ||
+ | ='''Upgrading a Route to HD (Trainz Plus Only)'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> <!-- for Skip Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Cloning Objects|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepMass|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This option is only available in '''Trainz Plus'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Upgrading an entire route to '''HD''' is '''recommended''' over mixing '''HD Grid''' and '''non-HD Grid''' baseboards in the same route, but there are limitations to upgrading that must be considered beforehand</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>You can convert ('''Upgrade''') an entire '''5m Grid''' or '''10m Grid''' route to '''HD Grid''' in a single step but there are some important limitations. See the '''Notes:''' below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=215>[[image:ToolsMenuUpgradeRoute_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=785 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To '''Upgrade''' a route to '''HD''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <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> on the [[image:SurveyorToolsIcon_S20.png|link=]] '''Surveyor Tools Menu''' icon</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 option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Upgrade Route </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>A progress bar will show the status of the conversion process which may take several minutes depending on the size of the route. At the conclusion of the upgrade you will be given a report indicating that the process was successful or it has failed because of errors. See '''Notes:''' below.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | There are some important considerations and restrictions that may affect the viability of converting an entire route to HD. They are:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''HD''' route, after conversion from a 10m grid, for example, will be '''at least''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">5x</span> the file size of the original route. If the original route is already large then this could easily push it over the limit ('''1GB''') for saving as a '''.cdp''' file.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''HD''' routes have a limit of 16 different ground textures <span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">per baseboard</span> but each baseboard can have a different set of 16 textures. '''This is a limitation caused by hardware, not software'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If more than 16 textures are identified in a single baseboard then the extra textures will be replaced by one of those already present in that baseboard. The upgrade process will continue as this is not a "fatal error". You will be given the '''Focus''' co-ordinates of any affected baseboards so you can inspect them for any noticeable changes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Legacy Water''', which was normally painted onto the terrain using a brush, will be converted to a '''Water Effect Layer''' which will cover the entire layout. Like any effect layer, it can be easily deleted - see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#skip Edit Effect Layers...|Edit Effect Layers]]''' for the details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="stepInfo"></span> | ||
+ | ='''The Info Palette'''= | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Info Settings Menu|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepUpgrading|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>If the '''Info Palette''' is not visible on the screen then refer to [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Notes_Palettes|Notes: Palettes]]''' at the top of this document. Some '''Info Palette''' functions will also require the '''Assets Palette''' and the '''Tool Options Palette'''. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>This palette can be easily overlooked but it has some very useful features:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>naming objects</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>providing precise data and control over the "focus" - the position of the cursor</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>providing precise data and control over the position and orientation of objects (it can be used instead of the '''Free Move Tool''' and the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''')</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>identifying and setting the "home" layer and binding layer of a selected object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>used for locking and unlocking a selected objects layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | The components of the '''Info Palette''' are identified in the image below.<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=370>[[image:InfoPalette_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Every item in the palette can be edited.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Each of the small arrowhead icons in the palette will open to display more information and controls or a drop down menu of options.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <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> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Asset Name''' is the name given to the asset by its creator and the name that will appear in the asset list of '''Content Manager''' and in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Object Name''' is the optional name that you have given the object so that it can be quickly located in the route and/or session. Some objects, such as station name signs, will require an '''Object Name''' that will be visible in Surveyor and Driver</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Info Palette Coordinates"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Palette Coordinates'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Info Settings Menu|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepInfo|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | All the positional data and controls in the '''Info Palette''' are defined in the following ways:-<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> x </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>is '''ALWAYS''' the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> North-South </span> compass direction regardless of the direction that an object is facing</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>is '''ALWAYS''' the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> East-West </span> compass direction regardless of the direction that an object is facing</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> z </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>is '''ALWAYS''' the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Vertical </span> direction (perpendicular to the compass directions) regardless of how an object has been rolled or tilted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>distances are measured in '''metres''' from the '''North-West''' corner of the first baseboard. If that baseboard is later deleted then distances will '''still''' be measured from its original and now "virtual" North-West corner.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> + </span> positive distances are in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> South </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> East </span> directions</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> - </span> negative distances are in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> North </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> West </span> directions</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>New boards added to the '''North''' of the first baseboard will have negative '''x''' coordinates and new boards added to the '''West''' of the first baseboard will have negative '''y''' coordinates.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Info Settings Menu"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Info Settings Menu'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Focus Info and Controls|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Info Palette Coordinates|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | All the '''Focus''', '''Position''' and '''Rotation''' settings have drop down menus that allow values to be transferred to and from other settings and other tools. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=270>[[image:InfoPaletteSettingDropMenu1_S20.png|link=]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:InfoPaletteSettingDropMenu2_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></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: black; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> inside an '''Info Palette''' setting box</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The first time the popup menu is opened it will only show two active options - '''Paste''' and '''Select All'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Paste </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>will paste the contents of your Operating System (Windows, MacOS) clipboard into the setting. If data is already present then the new data will be added to it, not replace it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select All </span> will highlight the contents of the selected setting. You can also achieve this with a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> across the contents of the setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: black; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> inside the same '''Info Palette''' setting box</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Once the value in a setting has been selected (highlighted) the popup menu will show all options as active.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Cut </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>will copy the contents of the selected setting into your Operating System clipboard. The contents will then be deleted from the setting</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>will copy the contents of the selected setting into your Operating System clipboard without deleting it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> will delete the contents of the selected setting. You can also achieve this with a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> across the contents and then press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | Next to the '''z''' co-ordinate in both the '''Focus''' and '''Position''' is a small white down arrowhead. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the arrowhead to open its menu.<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=325>[[image:InfoPaletteFocusMenu_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>There is only one option in the sub-menu.<br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <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;"> Use Height for Brush </span> option to copy the current '''z''' value to the '''Tool Options Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: gold; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Focus Info and Controls"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Focus Info and Controls'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Asset Name Menu|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Info Settings Menu|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Focus''' shows the current position and height of the '''Cursor''' object.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Open up the '''Focus''' by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its arrowhead icon.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>Before changing the cursor position with the '''Focus''' controls, set a '''Bookmark''' at its current position. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=225>[[image:InfoPaletteFocus_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | The current cursor position is shown in the '''x''', '''y''' and '''z''' text boxes. These values can be edited to move the cursor to a new position but '''CARE''' will be needed. | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=775 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=771 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>On the right of each data entry box is a pair of '''Up/Down''' arrow controls. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> up or down on these to adjust the position in smaller increments down to '''centimetres'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=775 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=771 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | If you enter an '''x''' or '''y''' value that is "out in empty space" (beyond the edge of a boundary baseboard) then the cursor will be refocused at a point on the baseboard edge that is the closest to the entered co-ordinates. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If it has not been deleted you can identify the '''North-West''' corner of the original (first) baseboard by entering <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">0</span> as the '''Focus''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> x </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span> co-ordinates</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Asset Name Menu"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Asset Name Menu'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Object Name|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Focus Info and Controls|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''"Asset Name"''' refers to the name of the asset as displayed in the '''Assets Palette''' and in '''Content Manager'''. This is not the same as the '''Object Name''' (see the next section)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | You must have an object (or objects) selected for an '''Asset Name''' to be shown and for this menu to be available.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=210>[[image:InfoPaletteMulti_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If more than one object has been selected then the name and position data shown will be for the last selected object. If different objects (with different '''kuid''' codes) have been selected then a count of the additional objects will be added. The '''(+2)''' shown in the object name in the image on the left indicates that 2 additional different objects are in the group of selected objects.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | Next to the '''Asset Name''' is a small white '''Down Arrowhead'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the arrowhead to open its menu.<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=385>[[image:InfoPaletteMenu_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=615 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=611 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Asset Name Menu Options</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Copy </span></td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> NOT WORKING </span><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: #fcbcbc;"> (a known bug) </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Show Asset Details </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens a new window showing the image and description of the selected object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=220><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> List Assets in New Window </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>opens up '''Content Manager''' and lists all the selected objects</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Add to Picklist </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>adds selected objects to a '''Picklist'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=180><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Remove from Picklist </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>removes selected objects from a '''Picklist''' (objects must already be in a '''Picklist''')</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select in Assets Palette </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>selects and highlights the selected object in the '''Assets Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Object Name"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Object Name'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Position Info and Controls|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Asset Name Menu|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''"Object Name"''' refers to the name that you give to an object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>You can give any object in your route an identifying name. In some cases a name is vital for '''AI''' and session operations, in other cases it will be needed as a display feature - for example: to be shown on a station nameboard. You must have an object (or objects) selected for this option to be available. If more than one object has been selected then only the last object (the one with the '''Context Icon''') will be affected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=225>[[image:InfoPaletteObjectName_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 name (or rename) a selected object:-</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> inside the '''Name''' text entry box</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Enter a name</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=420>[[image:ObjectsUsingSameName.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=580 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=576 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center" colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">There is no ban on two or more objects using the same name</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | In the image shown on the left there are 4 objects all named '''Old Orroroo Rd'''.<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | This will not cause any problems for scenery objects apart from finding the ''exact'' one you want with the '''Finder Tool''' (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Ctrl </span> + <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> F </span></span> keys).<br> | ||
+ | <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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | However, '''duplicated names''' will cause problems for '''Industries''' (including passenger enabled stations), '''Locomotives''', '''Track Marks''', '''Triggers''', '''Switches''', '''Signals''', etc that have to be identified to control the operation of a session.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">These objects must have unique names</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Position Info and Controls"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Position Info and Controls'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Rotation Info and Controls|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Object Name|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | You must have an object (or objects) selected for the position data to be shown and edited. Open up the position data by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its '''Pos:''' arrowhead icon.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=310>[[image:InfoPalettePos_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The position of the selected object (or the last object if more than one is selected) is shown in the '''x''', '''y''' and '''z''' text boxes. These values can be edited to move the object or objects to a new position but '''CARE''' will be needed. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=690 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=686 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>On the right of each data entry box is a pair of '''Up/Down''' arrow controls. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> up or down on these to adjust the position in smaller increments down to '''centimetres'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=690 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=686 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | If you enter an '''x''' or '''y''' value that is "out in empty space" (beyond the edge of a boundary baseboard) then the objects will be moved to that position and may vanish from view. The '''Undo''' command can be used to reverse the move or the '''Marquee Tool''' can be used to add a baseboard under the "floating" objects.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Rotation Info and Controls"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Rotation Info and Controls'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Layer Info and Controls|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Position Info and Controls|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | You must have an object (or objects) selected for the rotation data to be shown and edited. Open up the rotation data by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its '''Rot:''' arrowhead icon.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=310>[[image:InfoPaletteRot_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=690>The rotational orientation of the selected object (or the last object if more than one is selected) is shown in the '''r''', '''p''' and '''y''' text boxes (the letters stand for '''R'''oll, '''P'''itch and '''Y'''aw). These values can be edited to rotate the object or objects in 3D space '''BUT''' not all objects can be rotated in certain directions. | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If several objects have been selected then the last selected object, the one with the '''Context Icon''', will be the centre of all rotations.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Not all objects will allow rotations. For example, '''SpeedTree''' objects can only be rotated using the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span> value (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> r </span> and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> p </span> entries will be ignored) while '''Spline''' objects cannot be rotated at all</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=690 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=686 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>On the right of each box is a pair of '''Up/Down''' arrow controls. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> up or down on these to adjust the rotation angle in increments of 1°.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | The rotation data and controls are defined in the following ways:-<br> | ||
+ | <table width=970> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> r </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>'''ALWAYS''' rotates in the '''vertical plane''' around the <span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">selected objects</span> '''Y''' axis (which was defined when it was created).<br> | ||
+ | This is the same as the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;"> Red </span> '''Rotational Anchor''' in the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> p </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>'''ALWAYS''' rotates in the '''vertical plane''' around the <span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">selected objects</span> '''Y''' axis '''PLUS''' '''90°'''.<br> | ||
+ | This is the same as the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> '''Rotational Anchor''' in the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span></td> | ||
+ | <td>'''ALWAYS''' rotates in the '''horizontal plane''' around the <span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">compass</span> '''Z''' or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Vertical</span> axis regardless of how the object has been rolled or pitched.<br> | ||
+ | This is similar to but <span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">NOT exactly the same</span> as the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Blue </span> '''Rotational Anchor''' in the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td width=170 align="right"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Rot: </span> <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> y </span> = </span></td> | ||
+ | <td width=200><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">0°</span> '''East'''</td> | ||
+ | <td width=200><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">90°</span> '''North'''</td> | ||
+ | <td width=200><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">180°</span> '''West'''</td> | ||
+ | <td width=200><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">270°</span> '''South'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Original</span><br>[[image:RotationAxis_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Roll: <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> r = 45 </span></span><br>[[image:RotationAxisRoll_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Pitch: <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> p = 45 </span></span><br>[[image:RotationAxisPitch_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Yaw: <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> y = 45 </span></span><br>[[image:RotationAxisYaw_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td colspan=3 align="center">All rotations shown are 45° in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">+</span> ('''anticlockwise''') direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Some objects (for example: '''SpeedTrees''') will '''NOT''' allow <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Roll</span> or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Pitch</span> rotations</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>all angles are measured in degrees</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> + </span> positive angles are '''anticlockwise''' when viewed facing the rotation axis direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> - </span> negative angles are '''clockwise''' when viewed facing the rotation axis direction</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>angles greater than 360° can be entered but will give the same result as the angle '''minus''' 360°. For example: 450° is exactly the same angle as 90° (450°-360°=90°)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>clockwise and anti-clockwise angles are complementary. For example: entering -270° (clockwise) will give the same angle as entering +90° (anticlockwise)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Layer Info and Controls"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Layer Info and Controls'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Assigning Objects to a Different Layer|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Rotation Info and Controls|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | You must have an object (or objects) selected for the layer data to be shown and edited. Open up the layer data by a <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on its '''Layer:''' arrowhead icon.<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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''Info Palette''' is best used to show and edit the '''layer''' and '''binding layer''' assignments of individual selected objects</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>operations such as '''creating, deleting, merging, renaming, moving''' and '''hiding layers''' are performed using the '''Layers Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>layers can be '''Locked''' and '''Unlocked''' using the '''Info Palette''' but the '''Layers Palette''' is often the best choice for these tasks</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=215>[[image:InfoPaletteLayer_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>This will show the:- | ||
+ | <table width=785> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>current layer assigned to the selected object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>its assigned '''Binding Layer''' (if any)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the '''Locked''' or '''Unlocked''' state of the assigned layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoPaletteLockedLayerBtn_S20.png|link=]] Layer is currently '''Unlocked'''. Click this button to '''Lock''' the layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoPaletteUnlockedLayerBtn_S20.png|link=]] Layer is currently '''Locked'''. Click this button to '''Unlock''' the layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td>Using this button will also change the '''Locked''' or '''Unlocked''' padlock icon shown next to the layer name in the '''Layers Palette'''<br> | ||
+ | <table width=780> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:AssetsPaletteLockedUnlockedLayers_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Objects in a '''Locked Layer''' cannot be deleted or moved</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Locked Layers''' can be deleted, moved and merged with other layers</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=235>[[image:InfoPaletteLayersMulti_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=765>If multiple objects from different layers have been selected then no layer name will be shown in the '''Layer''' and '''Binding''' boxes. Instead they will be left "blank" as shown in the image on the left.<br><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Both boxes can still be opened to assign layers to objects. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=765 bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=761 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>Setting a layer for multiple objects that are in different layers will move ALL those objects to that layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If objects are moved from one layer group to another (such as from the '''Route Layers''' to the '''Session Layers''') then it will change where those objects are saved (in the '''Route''' or in the '''Session''')</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Assigning Objects to a Different Layer"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Assigning Objects to a Different Layer'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skip Assigning Objects to a Binding Layer|Skip Down]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Layer Info and Controls|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Active Layer''' is the layer used by the '''Placement Tool''' when objects are added to your '''Trainz World'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | A selected object or group of selected objects can be assigned to a different layer. If multiple objects have been selected then they '''do not''' have to all be in the same layer.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=265>[[image:InfoPaletteLayerDropBoxList_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=735> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=735 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=731 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To change the assigned layer of an object or group of objects:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Layer''' drop down box. The layer containing the object (for a '''single selected object only''') will be shown with a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] in front of its name</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the destination layer name from the drop down list. '''See Warning''' above</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The layer reassignment will start the instant the destination layer is selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you see a '''Debugging Window''' on the screen as the task is processed, it will inform you when the task has been completed. You can then close the window</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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Once a target layer has been selected then the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select Layer </span> button, which sets the '''Active Layer''', will become active '''IF''' the target layer is not the '''Active Layer'''. A <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on this button will set it as the '''Active Layer'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td><td>You can also set the '''Active Layer''' by selecting its name from the list in the '''Layers Palette'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff width=996 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> To set current layer to the '''Active Layer''':-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''If the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Select Layer </span> button is greyed out'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoPaletteLayerSelectBtnOff_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>then the selected object is now assigned to the current '''Active Layer''' so there is no need to use this option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] '''If it is NOT greyed out'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:InfoPaletteLayerSelectBtnOn_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>then the selected object is now assigned to a layer that is '''not''' the current '''Active Layer'''. <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;"> Select Layer </span> button to switch the '''Active Layer''' to the same layer as the object | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="skip Assigning Objects to a Binding Layer"></span> | ||
+ | =='''Assigning Objects to a Binding Layer'''== | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Assigning Objects to a Different Layer|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46> </td> <!-- for Top --> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:HeadingUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Heading|To Heading]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Binding Layer''', or '''Bound Layer''' as it is also called, is a tool used in the development of a route or session. It allows you to temporarily assign an object to a second layer while it is still in its original layer. The object will then take on the properties ('''Locked''' or '''Unlocked''', '''Hidden''' or '''Visible''') of both layers.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=454 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=450 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=150 align="center">'''Assigned<br>Layer'''</td> | ||
+ | <td rowspan=9 bgcolor="black" width=1></td> <!-- Row count --> | ||
+ | <td width=150 align="center">'''Binding<br>Layer'''</td> | ||
+ | <td rowspan=9 bgcolor="black" width=1></td> <!-- Row count --> | ||
+ | <td width=150 align="center">'''Object<br>Status'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor="black" colspan=5></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayerUnLocked_S20.png|link=]] '''Unlocked'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayerUnLocked_S20.png|link=]] or '''None'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayerUnLocked_S20.png|link=]] '''Unlocked'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor=#ffffb0>[[image:LayerLocked_S20.png|link=]] '''LOCKED'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayerLocked_S20.png|link=]] or [[image:LayerUnLocked_S20.png|link=]] or '''None'''</td> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor=#ffffb0>[[image:LayerLocked_S20.png|link=]] '''LOCKED'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayerUnLocked_S20.png|link=]] '''Unlocked'''</td> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor=#ffffb0>[[image:LayerLocked_S20.png|link=]] '''LOCKED'''</td> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor=#ffffb0>[[image:LayerLocked_S20.png|link=]] '''LOCKED'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor="black" colspan=5></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayerEyeOpen_S20.png|link=]] '''Visible'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayerEyeOpen_S20.png|link=]] or '''None'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayerEyeOpen_S20.png|link=]] '''Visible'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor="lightcyan">[[image:LayerEyeClosed_S20.png|link=]] '''HIDDEN'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayerEyeOpen_S20.png|link=]] or [[image:LayerEyeClosed_S20.png|link=]] or '''None'''</td> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor="lightcyan">[[image:LayerEyeClosed_S20.png|link=]] '''HIDDEN'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LayerEyeOpen_S20.png|link=]] '''Visible'''</td> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor="lightcyan">[[image:LayerEyeClosed_S20.png|link=]] '''HIDDEN'''</td> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor="lightcyan">[[image:LayerEyeClosed_S20.png|link=]] '''HIDDEN'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=550> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">In Summary:-</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor=#ffffb0>If the '''Assigned Layer''' or the '''Binding Layer''' of an object is '''Locked''' then the object will be '''Locked'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td bgcolor="lightcyan">If the '''Assigned Layer''' or the '''Binding Layer''' of an object is '''Hidden''' then the object will be '''Hidden'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <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><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Objects in a '''Hidden Layer''' cannot be seen and therefore, cannot be selected, deleted or moved</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Layers Palette''' is the ONLY way to create, delete, name and hide layers</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>Some examples of using the '''Binding Layer''':-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Example 1: </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=100>'''The problem:'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>You need to stop an object from being selected so that you can you move other objects on or around it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>'''The solution:'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''Layers Palette''' to create a new empty layer and lock it. Set the '''Binding Layer''' of the object to the new locked layer. The object will then be locked so it cannot be selected or moved even though its original layer is unlocked. When the edit has been completed delete the empty locked layer you just created to unlock all its bound objects and remove all their bindings (the objects will not be deleted) | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Example 2: </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>'''The problem:'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>A group of objects (e.g trees) are blocking access to another object.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>'''The solution:'''</td> | ||
+ | <td>Use the '''Layers Palette''' to create a new empty layer and hide it. Set the '''Binding Layer''' of the blocking objects to the new hidden layer. The blocking objects will no longer be visible and cannot be selected even though their original layer is still visible. When the edit has been completed delete the empty hidden layer you just created to make all its bound objects visible and remove all their bindings (the objects will not be deleted) | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can also use the asset filters found in the '''Assets Palette''' to lock or hide specific assets or types of assets from selection when you are working in Surveyor. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Narrowing the Search|Narrowing the Search]]''' for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=265>[[image:InfoPaletteBindingDropBox_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=735 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=731 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To change the assigned binding layer of an object or group of objects:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Binding''' drop down box. For a '''single selected object only''' the binding layer (which may be '''<none>''') will be shown with a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] in front of its name</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the '''Binding''' layer name from the drop down list. '''Note:''' the objects assigned layer will not appear in the list because an object cannot be bound to its own layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>The layer reassignment will start the instant the layer is selected</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you see a '''Debugging Window''' on the screen as the task is processed, it will inform you when the task has been completed. You can then close the window</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 width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Also see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#skip Narrowing the Search|Narrowing the Search]]''' for an alternative method of selecting difficult to access objects.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>As an example, the image below shows what you will see for a single object that has had:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=230>[[image:InfoPaletteLayerSetBindingSet_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table width=770> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>its assigned layer changed (in the example from "route-layer" to "Station Industries")</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>its binding layer set (in the example to "Multi Industries")</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the newly assigned layer is '''Locked''' so you have the option to '''Unlock''' it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the newly assigned layer is not the '''Active Layer''' so you have the option to '''Select Layer''' and make it the '''Active Layer'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | More information on creating, editing and using '''Layers''' can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki''' at:-<br> | ||
+ | :'''[[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use Layers]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=629><span id="bottom"></span></td> | ||
+ | <td width=50> </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skip Assigning Objects to a Binding Layer|Skip Up]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepInfo|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Next Down --> | ||
+ | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
+ | </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> | ||
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*'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]''' | *'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]''' | ||
*'''[[Session Rules By Categories With Properties|Session Rules List (Categories) With Parameters]]''' | *'''[[Session Rules By Categories With Properties|Session Rules List (Categories) With Parameters]]''' | ||
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+ | <td width=50>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Related Links'''</span><br> | ||
+ | *'''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]''' | ||
+ | *'''[https://docs.trainzsimulator.com/ Trainz Simulator Official Documentation]''' | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:20, 1 July 2024
The information in this Wiki Page applies to Surveyor 2.0 (S20) as found in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.
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[edit] Surveyor 2.0 vs Surveyor Classic |
Surveyor 2.0 | |||||
Surveyor 2.0 (or S20) is the new Surveyor interface provided to Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum as an alternative to Surveyor Classic which has existed since 2002. Surveyor Classic is still available as an option in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum. | |||||
Whats New | |||||
a single set of common tools that can be applied to ALL types of objects | |||||
the ability to select multiple objects of different types that can be manipulated as one with more freedom than was previously possible | |||||
each object has its own Context Menu that applies specific actions depending on the type of object | |||||
information and controls in dockable and moveable Palettes that can be hidden when not needed | |||||
a new Scrapbook asset to store "scenes" that can be pasted anywhere in a route, between routes and shared through the DLS | |||||
a new Marquee Tool that allows:-
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HD Terrain in Trainz Plus |
The following screen images help illustrate the change in philosophy that has occurred with the release of the Surveyor 2.0 user interface.
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[edit] The Tools Palette |
The Tools Palette is at the core of Surveyor 2.0 and takes the place of all the Tool Flyouts that have been the standard for Trainz Surveyor for many years. Some of the tools are new while others have been given a makeover and new abilities. |
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[edit] The Brush Tool |
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The Brush Tool "paints" the ground heights, ground textures, effect layers and scrapbook scenes in the Trainz World |
The Brush Tool has two drop down menu lists.
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[edit] Ground Height |
This Brush Target raises or lowers the Ground Surface Height by using a "painting" action |
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[edit] Identifying the Ground Height
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[edit] "Painting" the Ground Height
The ground surface is "sculptured" up, down or to a set height by using a "painting action" with the Brush Tool |
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Most objects have a height value that can be set and altered using the objects Context Menu or through the Placement, Free Move and Fine Adjustment tools (see the sections below dealing with each of these tools for more details). |
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[edit] Terrain Forming Tips
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[edit] Ground Texture |
This Brush Target paints the currently selected Ground Texture (from the Assets Palette) on the ground |
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[edit] Identifying a Ground Texture
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[edit] Painting a Ground Texture
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Most objects can have a Ground Texture automatically painted beneath them. |
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[edit] Texture Painting Tips
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[edit] Default Baseboard Ground Texture
When a new route is created or a new baseboard is added it will be covered with the ground texture for the selected Region or the default texture if no region has been set. This can be changed to a different texture (including to the standard TRS19/TRS22 grid pattern). | ||||||||||
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[edit] HD Terrain and Ground Textures
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The HD option provides a surface grid resolution in Trainz Plus down to 12.5cm (0.125m) from the standard 5m or 10m resolutions. This gives you far more realistic terrain for cuttings, embankments, ditches, drains, the track bed, etc. However, there is a price that has to be paid for using this feature. You will be limited to a maximum of 16 different ground textures per baseboard but each baseboard can have 16 completely different ground textures. So it does not limit the total number of textures used in a route.
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[edit] Scrapbook Data |
This Brush Target paints the currently selected Scrapbook (from the Scrapbook Palette) onto the ground | |||||||
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[edit] Creating a Scrapbook
A new scrapbook is created by one of two methods:-
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[edit] Pasting a Scrapbook
To paste a scrapbook into your Trainz World:-
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[edit] Scrapbook Pasting Tips
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[edit] The Brush Actions and Controls
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The actions are:- | |||||||||||||
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[edit] Painting with the Scrapbook Brush
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[edit] Scrapbook Painting Tips
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[edit] The Scrapbook Palette
This palette selects the scrapbook to be painted or pasted as well as performing a very limited range of management tasks |
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[edit] The Scrapbook Filters
The filters control which elements in the scrapbook are added to the route and how they are added. |
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[edit] Effect Layers |
This Brush Target paints a selected Effect Layer into your Trainz World |
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[edit] Selecting an Existing Effect Layer
Effect layers that you have created for the current route (see Edit Effect Layers) or installed into the current route (see Loading Preset Effect Layers) will be listed in both the Layers Palette and in the Effect Layer Brush Tool target list |
Selecting an Effect Layer from the Brush Tool:
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Selecting an Effect Layer from the Layers Palette:
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[edit] Loading Preset Effect Layers
Preset effect layers are layers that have been created in other routes and saved into Content Manager or downloaded from the DLS | |
Preset effect layers can be added to your existing route |
For instructions on saving an effect layer as a Preset, see Save a Layer as a Preset below.
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[edit] Effect Layer Tool Options
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[edit] TurfFX and Clutter Effect Layers
TurfFX and Clutter are Effect Layers that can quickly add vegetation and other ground "artifacts" (e.g. weeds, crops, stones, etc) over large areas | |
In a future "soon to be released" TM version of Trainz, TurfFX will be removed as a separate effect layer and become part of an updated Clutter effect layer |
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[edit] Water Effect Layer
Most of the features of the Water Effect Layer, as described here, are only available in Trainz Plus and TRS22PE | |
The Water Effect Layer will cover the entire route and can be raised above or lowered below the ground to hide or reveal the water where required | |
In Trainz Plus and TRS22PE you can have more than one Water Effect Layer each with a different colour and/or surface effect (calm, ripples, rough) | |
The Ground Height can also be raised or lowered to hide and reveal the water layer where required |
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Water Effect Layer Example
A water layer has been lifted above the terrain by using the:-
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[edit] Water Effect Layer Tips
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[edit] Color Effect Layer (Trainz Plus Only)
The Color Effect Layer is only available to Trainz Plus subscribers | |
The Color Effect Layer adds a "tinting effect" to selected areas of the route | |
Only one Color Effect Layer can be added to a route but it can have different colours in different parts of the route |
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No color effect layer applied | Color effect layer applied |
Cricket pitch scene before and after applying a color effect layer that gives the impression of "wear and tear" around the pitch area |
[edit] Edit Effect Layers... |
When this Brush Target is selected, the Edit Effect Layer dialogue box will appear. This is the same as selecting Edit Effect Layers ... from the Surveyor Edit Menu. |
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[edit] Save a Layer as a Preset
A Preset is an edited or created effect layer that has been saved so that it can be reused in other routes |
Once an effect layer has been created or edited, it can be saved and will appear as a new asset in Content Manager. It can be loaded into other routes (see Loading Preset Effect Layers above), saved as a .cdp file and uploaded to the DLS. |
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[edit] TurfFX Layer Edit Controls
Some features of the TurfFX Effect Layer are only available in Trainz Plus and TRS22PE |
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[edit] Clutter Layer Edit Controls
Some features of the Clutter Effect Layer are only available in Trainz Plus and TRS22PE |
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[edit] Water Layer Edit Controls
The Water Effect Layer has been introduced mainly for Surveyor 2.0 although an older and more restricted version is available in TRS19 SP4 |
In Surveyor 2.0 you can have more than one Water Effect Layer. Each can have a different combination of water colour and surface effects (calm, ripples, rough). Each can be raised above the ground height to present a different water surface in different locations. |
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[edit] Color Layer Edit Controls (Trainz Plus Only)
The Color Effect Layer is only available to Trainz Plus subscribers |
You can only have one Color Effect Layer but through the Tool Options Palette it can be given different colours in different locations. |
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[edit] The Placement Tool |
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The Placement Tool adds objects to a Trainz World |
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[edit] Placement: Setting an Objects Name and Layer |
Once an object has been placed into the Trainz World using the Placement Tool it can be given an optional name and, if needed, moved to a different layer. |
Setting an Objects Name:
Object names are optional but for some objects they are essential for the operation of a session |
You can give any object in your route an identifying name. In some cases a name is vital for AI and session operations, in other cases it will be needed as a display feature - for example: to be shown on a station nameboard. A name also makes it easier to search for a particular object using the Finder Tool ( Ctrl + F keys). You must have an object selected before it can be named |
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Setting an Objects Layer:
All objects in the Trainz World are in layers. You can set and change the layers where objects are placed |
An object will always be placed in the currently set Active Layer. The active layer can be changed before the object has been added and objects can be moved to different layers at any time. |
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After an object has been placed into a layer in the Trainz World it can be moved to a different layer |
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[edit] Placement: Scenery Mesh Objects |
[edit] Placement: Add a Scenery Mesh Object
Individual "non-spline" scenery objects that are not attached to track are often referred to in Trainz terminology as Scenery Mesh Objects. |
Steps: To add a Scenery Mesh Object the first step is to identify the exact asset you want to add. Steps , and are common to placing ALL types of objects but the selection of the object in step will change for different types of objects. |
In the Assets Palette choose one of the following:-
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This will list all the Scenery Objects containing the text "barn" in their name or description.
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The final step is to place the selected object into the route.
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[edit] Placement: Move a Scenery Mesh Object
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[edit] Placement: Delete a Scenery Mesh Object
To delete a scenery mesh object (or any object) that has just been added by the Placement Tool and is still highlighted, choose one of the following:- Options: |
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[edit] Placement: Set the Height of a Scenery Mesh Object
An object that has just been added to a route using the Placement Tool can have its height adjusted immediately after placement | |
or it can be adjusted at a later time using the Free Move or Fine Adjustment Tools |
Copying or Checking an Objects Height
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In Surveyor 2.0 scenery mesh objects can be given a height that can place them above or below the ground level.
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[edit] Placement: Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu
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[edit] Placement: Spline Objects (Including Track) |
[edit] Placement: Add a Spline Object
Scenery splines and track splines are defined by their endpoints. Splines are usually added to a route as a series of joined segments linked at the endpoints. |
Steps: Start the process by identifying and selecting the exact track or scenery spline asset that you need from the Assets Palette In the Assets Palette choose one of the following:- |
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Left Click on the spot where the spline will start. This will place the start or first endpoint of the spline.
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When you start adding a spline to a route it will always be placed at the height of the terrain regardless of the Tool Options Palette Height setting. However, if there is a % value in the Grade setting then the spline will be laid down with that gradient starting from the terrain height - to avoid this and lay the spline at the terrain height delete any value in the Grade setting. |
When you have the tool pointer in the final position for the first spline segment, Left Click again. This will anchor the second spline endpoint. The spline between the two endpoints is the first spline segment.
The spline segment will now have three Context Icons, one for each endpoint () and one for the spline segment ( or depending on the type of spline).
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[edit] Placement: Delete a Spline Object
To delete a spline object (or any object) that has just been added by the Placement Tool and is still highlighted, choose one of the following:- Options: |
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A junction is formed when three spline segments are joined at an endpoint. Junctions can be formed using non identical but compatible spline objects, such as different types of track splines. |
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A track junction is formed using track splines in the same way as described above but track junctions have additional features |
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[edit] Placement: Set a Spline Height
Copying a Spline Objects Height
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[edit] Placement: Set a Track Condition
The Tool Options Palette has a Condition setting that only applies to track spline segments. This can be set for a segment that has just been added and is still highlighted.
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[edit] Placement: Add a Track Object
Track Objects (e.g. signals, speed signs, switches, etc), both visible and invisible, can only be attached to track splines. |
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[edit] Placement: Move a Track Object
Once a Track Object (e.g. a signal) has been placed it can be moved using the Placement Tool |
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[edit] Placement: Delete a Track Object
To delete a track object (or any object) that has just been added by the Placement Tool and is still highlighted, choose one of the following:-
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[edit] Placement: Set the Height of a Track Object
An object that has just been added to a route using the Placement Tool can have its height adjusted immediately after placement | |
or it can be adjusted at a later time using the Free Move or Fine Adjustment Tools |
In Surveyor 2.0 track objects can be given a height that will place them above (or below) the track. To set the height of a selected track mesh object, choose one of the following:- |
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[edit] Placement: Set the Trigger Radius of a Track Object
Certain track objects have a Trigger Radius that sets how close a consist must approach the object to trigger its action | |
The Trigger Radius of an object can be adjusted by the Placement Tool immediately after it has been placed on a track |
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The current Trigger Radius of these objects is shown by the size of the "wings" (Red or Green depending on the type of object) attached to the object and, in some cases, a distance value below the name of the object. Both of these options are shown in the image below. |
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[edit] Placement: Add a Rolling Stock Object
Rolling Stock Objects (e.g. locomotives, passenger cars and wagons) can only be attached to track splines. |
Steps: Start the process by identifying and selecting the rolling stock asset that you need from the Assets Palette In the Assets Palette choose one of the following:- |
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[edit] Placement: Move a Rolling Stock Object
Once a Rolling Stock Object (e.g. a wagon) has been placed it can be moved using the Placement Tool |
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To delete a rolling stock object (or any object) that has just been added by the Placement Tool and is still highlighted, choose one of the following:- Options: |
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[edit] The Eyedropper Tool |
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The Eyedropper Tool identifies and selects objects in a Trainz World |
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[edit] Quick Steps |
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[edit] From the Brush, Placement, Free Move, Fine Adjustment, Marquee Tools
You can access the Eyedropper while using any of the other tools in the Tools Palette |
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[edit] Narrowing the Search |
Sometimes (or often) a scene will be too crowded with different scenery objects to be able to use the Eyedropper Tool to easily select a single object. In these cases additional options are available to help "remove the clutter". |
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At the top of the Assets Palette is a drop down box which controls how the Tool works with the filters that you set.
The drop down box will provide three options:-
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These options work with the Asset Filters to help narrow the search for a specific object or type of object that is in the route.
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As an example the following images show the progressive application of a Visibility Filter.
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The Free Move Tool moves objects around a Trainz World |
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[edit] Free Move: Selecting an Object |
The Free Move Tool can be used to select individual objects and multiple objects. The multiple objects can be of different types (e.g. spline objects and scenery objects) |
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[edit] Free Move: Naming an Object |
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[edit] Free Move: Changing an Objects Layer |
All objects in the Trainz World are in layers. You can set and change the layers where the objects are placed |
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An object will be added to a layer when it is placed into the Trainz World by the Placement Tool and the Scrapbook. Once it has been placed it can be moved to a different layer. |
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[edit] Free Move: Scenery Mesh Objects |
Individual "non-spline" scenery objects that are not attached to track are often referred to in Trainz terminology as Scenery Mesh Objects. |
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[edit] Free Move: Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu
A selected scenery mesh object, or a group of selected scenery mesh objects, will have a Context Icon that opens a Context Menu. Left Click on the icon or press the T key. The icon design will vary between object types. |
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Track Objects (signals, switches, speed signs, markers, etc) are always attached to an existing track | |
In Surveyor 2.0 they can be moved left, right, above and below the track |
[edit] Free Move: Move a Track Object
Track objects can be dragged to new positions along and beside the track or to a different track |
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Track objects that have been moved away from or closer to the track will still function normally.
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[edit] Free Move: Set the Height of a Track Object
Track objects can be raised above and lowered below the track level. |
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[edit] Free Move: Set the Trigger Radius of a Track Object
Certain track objects have have a Trigger Radius that sets how close a consist must approach the object to trigger its action |
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The current Trigger Radius of these objects is shown by the size of the "wings" (Red or Green depending on the type of object) attached to the object and, in some cases, a distance value below the name of the object. Both of these options are shown in the image below. |
On one side of the track object is a green Trigger Radius dot that allows the radius value to be adjusted up or down.
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[edit] Free Move: Track Object Context Menu
A selected track mesh object, or a group of selected track mesh objects, will have a Context Icon that opens a Context Menu. The icon design will vary between object types.
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Track objects can also be rotated to the opposite side of the track.
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[edit] Free Move: Spline Objects (Including Track) |
Scenery splines and track splines are defined by their endpoints. Splines are usually added to a route as a series of joined segments linked at the endpoints. |
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[edit] Free Move: Spline Troubleshooting Tip
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[edit] Free Move: Move a Spline Endpoint
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[edit] Free Move: Move a Spline Segment or Multiple Spline Segments
Splines are frequently made of multiple segments joined together. You can easily move a spline by moving its segments, individually or as a group.
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Left Click and Drag the selected segment(s) in any horizontal direction.
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[edit] Free Move: Add a Spline Junction
A junction is formed when three spline segments are joined at an endpoint. Junctions can be formed using non identical but compatible spline objects, such as different types of track splines. |
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[edit] Free Move: Add a Track Junction
A track junction is formed using track splines in the same way as described above but track junctions have additional features |
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[edit] Free Move: Set a Spline Height
Copying a Spline Objects Height
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Setting a Spline Objects Height
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[edit] Free Move: Set a Spline Gradient
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[edit] Free Move: Spline Object Context Menus
A selected scenery spline object, or a group of selected scenery spline objects, will have a Context Icon that opens a Context Menu. The icon design will vary between object types.
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[edit] Free Move: Rolling Stock Objects |
Rolling Stock Objects (locomotives, wagons, etc) can only be moved along the track that they are attached to. If they are moved off the track then they will immediately "snap back" to the nearest track when they are released. |
[edit] Free Move: Move Rolling Stock Objects
Use the Free Move tool to move a selected rolling stock object along the track.
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[edit] Free Move: Decouple Rolling Stock Objects
All decoupling operations between Rolling Stock Objects are performed using just a Left Click and Drag. |
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A rolling stock object or objects in the middle of a consist can also be decoupled. This will break the consist into 3 sections.
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[edit] Free Move: Couple Rolling Stock Objects
All coupling operations between Rolling Stock Objects can be performed using just a Left Click and Drag or through the objects Context Menu. |
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Using "Click and Drag"
Consider the following simple situation:-
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Using the Context Menu
Using the same situation as above, the isolated guard van and the gondola wagon at the end of a consist are to be coupled together.
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There are two possible outcomes depending on which object has the Context Icon
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Using a more complex example involving multiple objects from several different consists. The selected wagons shown below are to form a single consist based on the loco. |
The loco was the last object to be selected so it has the Context Icon. The Context Menu is opened and the option Merge into Single Train is selected with the result as shown below. |
The wagons and loco have been combined into a single consist but not necessarily in a useful order. Left Click and Drag the incorrectly placed vehicles to their correct positions. |
[edit] Free Move: Rolling Stock Object Context Menu
A selected rolling stock object, or a group of selected rolling stock objects, will have a Context Icon that opens a Context Menu. The icon design will vary between object types. |
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[edit] The Fine Adjustment Tool |
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The Fine Adjustment Tool makes 3D adjustments (XYZ position and rotations) to objects in a Trainz World |
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The most obvious feature of the Fine Adjustment Tool is the 3D Anchor Frame it adds to a selected object. The frame is made of 3 straight and 3 curved coloured lines, called Anchors | |
The Anchors in the Fine Adjustment Tool are used to move and rotate a selected object, or a group of selected objects, through 3D space. |
The Anchor controls are:-
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[edit] Fine Adjsutment: Selecting an Object |
The Fine Adjustment Tool can be used to select individual objects and multiple objects. The multiple objects can be of different types (e.g. spline objects and scenery objects) |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Naming an Object |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Changing an Objects Layer |
All objects in the Trainz World are in layers. You can set and change the layers where the objects are placed |
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An object will be added to a layer when it is placed into the Trainz World by the Placement Tool and the Scrapbook. Once it has been placed it can be moved to a different layer. |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Scenery Mesh Objects |
Individual "non-spline" scenery objects that are not attached to track are often referred to in Trainz terminology as Scenery Mesh Objects. |
[edit] Fine Adjustment: Move a Scenery Mesh Object
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Blue vertical Anchor movement |
Green Anchor rotation |
Red Anchor rotation |
Blue Anchor rotation |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Set the Height of a Scenery Mesh Object
Scenery Mesh objects can be raised above and lowered below the ground level. |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Scenery Mesh Object Context Menu
A selected scenery mesh object, or a group of selected scenery mesh objects, will have a Context Icon that opens a Context Menu. Left Click on the icon or press the T key. The icon design will vary between object types. |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Track Objects |
Track Objects (signals, switches, speed signs, markers, etc) are always attached to an existing track | |
In Surveyor 2.0 they can be moved left, right, above and below the track |
[edit] Fine Adjustment: Move a Track Object
Track objects can be dragged to new positions along and beside the track or to a different track |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Set the Height of a Track Object
Track objects can be raised above and lowered below the track level. |
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Throw Lever track object level with track |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Set the Trigger Radius of a Track Object
Certain track objects have a Trigger Radius that sets how close a consist must approach the object to trigger its action |
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The current Trigger Radius of these objects is shown by the size of the "wings" (Red or Green depending on the type of object) attached to the object and, in some cases, a distance value below the name of the object. Both of these options are shown in the image below. |
On one side of the track object is a green Trigger Radius dot that allows the radius value to be adjusted up or down.
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Track Object Context Menu
A selected track mesh object, or a group of selected track mesh objects, will have a Context Icon that opens a Context Menu. The icon design will vary between object types.
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Track objects can also be rotated to the opposite side of the track.
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Spline Objects (Including Track) |
Scenery splines and track splines are defined by their endpoints. Splines are usually added to a route as a series of joined segments linked at the endpoints. |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Spline Troubleshooting Tip
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Move a Spline Endpoint
The 3D Anchor Frame shown is for a spline endpoint.
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Move a Spline Segment or Multiple Segments
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The 3D Anchor Frame shown is for a spline segment.
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Selecting a spline segment with the Fine Adjustment Tool will add a Temporary Endpoint at the point where the segment was clicked.
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Segment moved to the right along the Red horizontal Anchor line |
Segment moved up along the Blue vertical Anchor line |
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Segment rotated anti-clockwise around the Blue rotational Anchor arc line |
Segment rotated clockwise around the Red rotational Anchor arc line |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Add a Spline Junction
A junction is formed when three spline segments are joined at an endpoint. Junctions can be formed using non identical but compatible spline objects, such as different types of track splines. |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Add a Track Junction
A track junction is formed using track splines in the same way as described above but track junctions have additional features |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Set a Spline Height
Copying a Spline Objects Height
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Setting a Spline Objects Height
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Set a Spline Gradient
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Spline Object Context Menus
A selected scenery spline object, or a group of selected scenery spline objects, will have a Context Icon that opens a Context Menu. The icon design will vary between object types.
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Rolling Stock Objects |
Rolling Stock Objects (locomotives, wagons, etc) can only be moved along the track that they are attached to. If they are moved off the track then they will immediately "snap back" to the nearest track when they are released. |
[edit] Fine Adjustment: Move Rolling Stock Objects
Use the Fine Adjustment tool to move a selected rolling stock object along the track.
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Decouple Rolling Stock Objects
All decoupling operations between Rolling Stock Objects are performed using just a Left Click and Drag. |
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A rolling stock object or objects in the middle of a consist can also be decoupled. This will break the consist into 3 sections.
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Couple Rolling Stock Objects
All coupling operations between Rolling Stock Objects can be performed using just a Left Click and Drag or through the objects Context Menu. |
Options:
Using "Click and Drag"
Consider the following simple situation:-
The guard van (caboose) standing at the rear of a consist has to be coupled to the rear gondola wagon. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Using the Context Menu
Using the same situation as above, the isolated guard van and the gondola wagon at the end of a consist are to be coupled together.
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There are two possible outcomes depending on which object has the Context Icon
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Using a more complex example involving multiple objects from several different consists. The selected wagons shown below are to form a single consist based on the loco. |
The loco was the last object to be selected so it has the Context Icon. The Context Menu is opened and the option Merge into Single Train is selected with the result as shown below. |
The wagons and loco have been combined into a single consist but not necessarily in a useful order. Left Click and Drag the incorrectly placed vehicles to their correct positions. |
[edit] Fine Adjustment: Rolling Stock Object Context Menu
A selected rolling stock object, or a group of selected rolling stock objects, will have a Context Icon that opens a Context Menu. The icon design will vary between object types. |
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[edit] Fine Adjustment: Object Height Problem Solutions |
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Where this method fails is when the height difference between the two Anchor points exceeds the length of the Blue vertical Anchor line so the Ground Height Anchor or the Object Height Anchor is at the very top of the Anchor line. Once it is in that position the Object Height Anchor can no longer be moved up or down because there is no vertical Anchor line to grab.
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A more complex alternative method is to use the Surveyor Compass Rose, the Info Palette and the Tool Options Palette.
The Surveyor Compass Rose |
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[edit] The Marquee Tool |
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The Marquee Tool selects and copies objects, deletes baseboards, adds new baseboards and sets their properties, fills baseboards with a texture, creates scrapbooks |
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the Marquee Selection Area was drawn from the top left to the bottom right which places the Marquee Context Icon at the bottom right of the rectangle. | ||||
the bottom right of the Marquee Selection Area also has a 3D Anchor Frame.
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The road spline was the last object that was included in the selection area so its Context Icons are also present. |
Not shown in the image, because they are not highlighted, are the Ground Heights, Ground Textures and Effect Layers that are also included in the Marquee Selection Area. |
The Marquee Selection Area 3D Anchor Frame has some similarities to the one used with the Fine Adjustment Tool.
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[edit] The Marquee Tool and the Assets Palette Filter |
The Assets Palette filter tools can be used to restrict the objects selected by the Marquee Tool. |
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Using the Filters shown above, the Marquee Selection Area will include:-
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[edit] Marquee Anchor Controls |
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The following images demonstrate the effect of using the Marquee Anchor Controls on the image shown at the top of this section as the starting point. |
Horizontal Anchor Shift
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Vertical Anchor Shift
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[edit] Scrapbook Operations |
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Once an area has been marked out by the Marquee Tool a number of options become available.
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[edit] Adding a New Scrapbook
The Cut and Copy Scrapbook operations are also found in the Marquee Context Menu (see the Marquee Context Menu section above). |
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When a new Scrapbook is created by a Cut (or press Ctrl + X ) or Copy (or press Ctrl + C ), it will appear in the Scrapbook palette with some basic details.
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Once a scrapbook has been Pinned it becomes an asset and will appear in Content Manager
The scrapbook can be uploaded to the DLS and saved as a CDP file.
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The Marquee Context Menu creates, deletes, converts and paints individual or multiple baseboards. It also creates and pastes scrapbooks. |
To open the Context Menu for a Marquee Selection Area Left Click on its Context Icon or press the T key.
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[edit] Managing Baseboards |
The Marquee is a powerful tool for adding, deleting and changing the properties of multiple baseboards |
[edit] Add, Delete, Convert Baseboards
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[edit] Baseboard Ground Height
The Marquee Selection Area can be used to set the height of entire baseboards or just a selected section of one or more baseboards |
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[edit] Baseboard Ground Texture
The Marquee Selection Area can be used to set the ground texture of entire baseboards or just a selected section of one or more baseboards |
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[edit] Mass Object Moves and Clones |
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[edit] Selecting and Moving Multiple Objects
Multiple objects can be selected and moved with the Free Move Tool and the Fine Adjustment Tool.
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[edit] Selecting Multiple Identical Objects
You can quickly select all nearby identical objects by a Double Left Click on an object.
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A forest of many different trees. Only one has been selected. | Double Left Click on a tree to select all the identical trees in the forest. |
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[edit] Cloning Objects |
You can easily clone single and multiple selected objects. If you have selected a group of objects they do not have to be the same type - you can select scenery objects and scenery splines. |
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[edit] Upgrading a Route to HD (Trainz Plus Only) |
This option is only available in Trainz Plus | |
Upgrading an entire route to HD is recommended over mixing HD Grid and non-HD Grid baseboards in the same route, but there are limitations to upgrading that must be considered beforehand |
You can convert (Upgrade) an entire 5m Grid or 10m Grid route to HD Grid in a single step but there are some important limitations. See the Notes: below. |
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[edit] The Info Palette |
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This palette can be easily overlooked but it has some very useful features:- | |
naming objects | |
providing precise data and control over the "focus" - the position of the cursor | |
providing precise data and control over the position and orientation of objects (it can be used instead of the Free Move Tool and the Fine Adjustment Tool) | |
identifying and setting the "home" layer and binding layer of a selected object | |
used for locking and unlocking a selected objects layer |
The components of the Info Palette are identified in the image below.
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[edit] Palette Coordinates |
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[edit] Info Settings Menu |
All the Focus, Position and Rotation settings have drop down menus that allow values to be transferred to and from other settings and other tools.
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Next to the z co-ordinate in both the Focus and Position is a small white down arrowhead. Left Click on the arrowhead to open its menu.
There is only one option in the sub-menu.
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[edit] Focus Info and Controls |
The Focus shows the current position and height of the Cursor object. |
Open up the Focus by a Left Click on its arrowhead icon.
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[edit] Asset Name Menu |
"Asset Name" refers to the name of the asset as displayed in the Assets Palette and in Content Manager. This is not the same as the Object Name (see the next section) |
You must have an object (or objects) selected for an Asset Name to be shown and for this menu to be available.
If more than one object has been selected then the name and position data shown will be for the last selected object. If different objects (with different kuid codes) have been selected then a count of the additional objects will be added. The (+2) shown in the object name in the image on the left indicates that 2 additional different objects are in the group of selected objects. |
Next to the Asset Name is a small white Down Arrowhead. Left Click on the arrowhead to open its menu.
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[edit] Object Name |
"Object Name" refers to the name that you give to an object |
You can give any object in your route an identifying name. In some cases a name is vital for AI and session operations, in other cases it will be needed as a display feature - for example: to be shown on a station nameboard. You must have an object (or objects) selected for this option to be available. If more than one object has been selected then only the last object (the one with the Context Icon) will be affected |
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[edit] Position Info and Controls |
You must have an object (or objects) selected for the position data to be shown and edited. Open up the position data by a Left Click on its Pos: arrowhead icon.
The position of the selected object (or the last object if more than one is selected) is shown in the x, y and z text boxes. These values can be edited to move the object or objects to a new position but CARE will be needed.
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[edit] Rotation Info and Controls |
You must have an object (or objects) selected for the rotation data to be shown and edited. Open up the rotation data by a Left Click on its Rot: arrowhead icon.
The rotational orientation of the selected object (or the last object if more than one is selected) is shown in the r, p and y text boxes (the letters stand for Roll, Pitch and Yaw). These values can be edited to rotate the object or objects in 3D space BUT not all objects can be rotated in certain directions.
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[edit] Layer Info and Controls |
You must have an object (or objects) selected for the layer data to be shown and edited. Open up the layer data by a Left Click on its Layer: arrowhead icon.
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This will show the:-
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If multiple objects from different layers have been selected then no layer name will be shown in the Layer and Binding boxes. Instead they will be left "blank" as shown in the image on the left. Both boxes can still be opened to assign layers to objects.
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[edit] Assigning Objects to a Different Layer |
The Active Layer is the layer used by the Placement Tool when objects are added to your Trainz World. |
A selected object or group of selected objects can be assigned to a different layer. If multiple objects have been selected then they do not have to all be in the same layer.
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[edit] Assigning Objects to a Binding Layer |
The Binding Layer, or Bound Layer as it is also called, is a tool used in the development of a route or session. It allows you to temporarily assign an object to a second layer while it is still in its original layer. The object will then take on the properties (Locked or Unlocked, Hidden or Visible) of both layers. |
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[edit] Trainz Wiki
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This page was created by Trainz user pware in January 2023 and was last updated as shown below.