Route and Session Basics
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'''Routes''' are created in '''Surveyor''' and contain most (if not all) of what you will see in your virtual Trainz world. You can have many different routes, limited only by your storage space. Routes can be built to represent different geographical regions (real or imagined) and different periods of time (past, present, future). Routes also control the environment settings in your virtual world, such as your geographic location and altitude, the season of the year, lighting conditions and the weather. Routes can have:-<br><br> | '''Routes''' are created in '''Surveyor''' and contain most (if not all) of what you will see in your virtual Trainz world. You can have many different routes, limited only by your storage space. Routes can be built to represent different geographical regions (real or imagined) and different periods of time (past, present, future). Routes also control the environment settings in your virtual world, such as your geographic location and altitude, the season of the year, lighting conditions and the weather. Routes can have:-<br><br> | ||
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'''Sessions''' are also created in '''Surveyor''' but are designed to be run in '''Driver'''. Sessions contain the instructions that will control your trains when they are operating in automatic or "AI" mode in your route. They also control the goods your trains will carry, load and unload at industries along the way, regardless of whether you are driving them manually or using the AI. You can create different sessions for different aspects of your railway - freight, passenger, shunting or a mixture - or for different seasons of the year or times of the day. Sessions are where you can ''program'' the behaviour of objects in your virtual Trainz world. A session can also contain scenery items that are specific to a particular railway operation, season of the year or time of day that will only appear in that specific session. Sessions also control the environment settings in your virtual world, such as lighting conditions and the weather. Sessions can have:-<br><br> | '''Sessions''' are also created in '''Surveyor''' but are designed to be run in '''Driver'''. Sessions contain the instructions that will control your trains when they are operating in automatic or "AI" mode in your route. They also control the goods your trains will carry, load and unload at industries along the way, regardless of whether you are driving them manually or using the AI. You can create different sessions for different aspects of your railway - freight, passenger, shunting or a mixture - or for different seasons of the year or times of the day. Sessions are where you can ''program'' the behaviour of objects in your virtual Trainz world. A session can also contain scenery items that are specific to a particular railway operation, season of the year or time of day that will only appear in that specific session. Sessions also control the environment settings in your virtual world, such as lighting conditions and the weather. Sessions can have:-<br><br> | ||
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<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepHierarchy|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepHierarchy|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
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#'''Route Layers'''. | #'''Route Layers'''. | ||
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− | < | + | <td>'''When you save a Route, all the items in the Route Data and Route Layers will be saved'''</td> |
− | <td>'''When you save a Route, all the items in the Route Data and Route Layers will be saved</td> | + | |
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− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Route Data: </span> |
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− | < | + | <td>The '''Route Data''' stores all those features that are '''painted''' into a layout using a '''brush tool''' and all the '''Environmental Data''' including the '''World Origin''' (latitude, longitude, altitude)</td> |
− | <td>The '''Route Data''' stores all those features that are '''painted''' into a layout using a '''brush tool''' | + | |
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[[image:Woolshed_Route_Data.png|link=|alt=Route Data]] | [[image:Woolshed_Route_Data.png|link=|alt=Route Data]] | ||
− | '''Route Data''' consists of:- | + | '''Route Data''' consists of:-<br> |
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+ | <td>'''Landforms''' (Terrain) - baseboards and ground height</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Water''' height and spread</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Ground Textures''' including the grid pattern which is a texture</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''TurfFX, Clutter and Water''' - found in the '''Effects Layers'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Environmental Settings''' - '''World Origin''' (latitude, longitude, altitude), '''Water Surface''' (rough/calm/etc), '''Snow Altitude''', '''Lighting''' (sun, ambient and water colours), '''Sky''' (clouds), '''Road Traffic''' (on/off), '''Date''' (day, month), '''Wind''' strength, '''Fog''' level, '''Weather''' (rain/fine/snow), '''Brightness''' level. You must edit and save the route for these settings to become part of the '''Route Data''' - see the Trainz Wiki page '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_Environment_Tools|How to Use the Environment Tools]]''' for more details.</td> | ||
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+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Route Layers: </span> | ||
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<td>'''Route Layers''' are used to hold the scenery assets that you want to appear in all sessions created for the route</td> | <td>'''Route Layers''' are used to hold the scenery assets that you want to appear in all sessions created for the route</td> | ||
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[[image:Woolshed_Route_Layers.png|link=|alt=Route Layers]] | [[image:Woolshed_Route_Layers.png|link=|alt=Route Layers]] | ||
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− | + | <td>Track and Track Objects (such as signals, switches, bridges, tunnels, speed signs, etc)</td> | |
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− | + | <td>Most (or all) scenery items (e.g. buildings, trees, rocks, active industries/stations) and scenery splines (e.g. roads, fences, etc)</td> | |
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+ | <td>Rolling Stock (including locos) - <span style="background-color: yellow; font-weight: 700;"> Note: </span> It is '''strongly recommended''' that all rolling stock be placed into a '''Session Layer'''</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Lineside and Fixed Cameras</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Trackmarks, Triggers, Direction and Priority Marks</td> | ||
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<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepWhatRoute|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepWhatRoute|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
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[[image:TRS19SelectRoute.png|link=|alt=TRS19 Main Screen Route Selection]] | [[image:TRS19SelectRoute.png|link=|alt=TRS19 Main Screen Route Selection]] | ||
− | + | A <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> MAIN MENU </span> button will take you back to the starting or main screen.<br> | |
− | + | A <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Sort By A-Z </span> button (top right of the image above) will give you a drop down menu of sorting options for the thumbnail list.<br> | |
− | + | A <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:MainScreenDownArrow.png|link=]] button (top right of the image above) will expand the thumbnail list to fill the screen - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> it again to return the thumbnails to the strip at the bottom of the screen.<br> | |
The thumbnail images are colour coded.<br> | The thumbnail images are colour coded.<br> | ||
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<td width=150>'''Payware on DLC'''</td> | <td width=150>'''Payware on DLC'''</td> | ||
− | <td>Must be purchased and downloaded, but some may be free - depending on your membership options. If you click a thumbnail with this colour a <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>Must be purchased and downloaded, but some may be free - depending on your membership options. If you click a thumbnail with this colour a <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> DOWNLOAD </span> button will appear on the bottom right of the screen. If a price is included in the button then that is the purchase price (in $US)</td> |
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<td>'''Payware installed'''</td> | <td>'''Payware installed'''</td> | ||
<td>Already installed from the '''DLC'''. '''DLC''' items cannot be deleted. To remove them use the '''Uninstall''' option in the '''Content Store''' from the '''Launcher'''. You can reinstall them later without any additional cost</td> | <td>Already installed from the '''DLC'''. '''DLC''' items cannot be deleted. To remove them use the '''Uninstall''' option in the '''Content Store''' from the '''Launcher'''. You can reinstall them later without any additional cost</td> | ||
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<td>'''Installed'''</td> | <td>'''Installed'''</td> | ||
<td>Downloaded from the Download Station ('''DLS''') or created by you. This includes any cloned '''DLC''' Routes and Sessions (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Cloning a Route/Session|Cloning a Route/Session]]''' below)</td> | <td>Downloaded from the Download Station ('''DLS''') or created by you. This includes any cloned '''DLC''' Routes and Sessions (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Cloning a Route/Session|Cloning a Route/Session]]''' below)</td> | ||
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<td>'''Multiplayer'''</td> | <td>'''Multiplayer'''</td> | ||
<td>For simultaneous development by multiple players. Special conditions apply</td> | <td>For simultaneous development by multiple players. Special conditions apply</td> | ||
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On the '''Driver/Surveyor''' screen the route options are shown as a set of buttons at the bottom of the screen. | On the '''Driver/Surveyor''' screen the route options are shown as a set of buttons at the bottom of the screen. | ||
− | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size 15px; color: black; background-color: | + | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size 15px; color: black; background-color: lightcyan;"> In Surveyor Classic (S10) </span>=== |
[[image:RouteButtonsCreate.png|link=|alt=Create a New Route]] | [[image:RouteButtonsCreate.png|link=|alt=Create a New Route]] | ||
− | in '''Surveyor Classic''' (also known as '''S10'''), which is supplied with '''TRS19''' and '''TRS22''' and is an option in '''Trainz Plus''', | + | in '''Surveyor Classic''' (also known as '''S10'''), which is supplied with '''TRS19''' and '''TRS22''' and is an option in '''Trainz Plus''', <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> CREATE ROUTE </span>. This will start Trainz '''Surveyor''' and open the '''New Route Dialogue Window'''. |
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<td width=400>[[image:RouteNewWindow.png|link=|alt=New Route dialogue window]]</td> | <td width=400>[[image:RouteNewWindow.png|link=|alt=New Route dialogue window]]</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:RouteEdit.png|link=|alt=Route edit]]</td> | <td>[[image:RouteEdit.png|link=|alt=Route edit]]</td> | ||
<td>From the '''Edit''' menu select '''Edit Route''' 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;"> E </span></span><br><br> | <td>From the '''Edit''' menu select '''Edit Route''' 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;"> E </span></span><br><br> | ||
− | For more details see '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | For more details see '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Editing a Route|Editing a Route]]''' below.</td> |
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− | It is strongly advised that you enter some details before | + | It is strongly advised that you enter some details before you click the tick icon to create the new route. This will save you time and effort later and you can always change the details later. |
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− | <td width=175><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td width=175><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Route name: </span></td> |
<td>Enter a name for your new Route (keep it simple)<br></td> | <td>Enter a name for your new Route (keep it simple)<br></td> | ||
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− | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Session name: </span></td> |
<td>Enter a name for your Session (again keep it simple) - see '''Notes:''' below<br></td> | <td>Enter a name for your Session (again keep it simple) - see '''Notes:''' below<br></td> | ||
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− | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Geographical region: </span></td> |
<td>Select a region from the drop down list</td> | <td>Select a region from the drop down list</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>You do not have to add a <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>You do not have to add a <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Session name </span> but when you save a new route without a named session a default session will be automatically saved with the name '''Default'''. This can later cause confusion if a multitude of different '''Default Sessions''' appear so it is '''recommended''' that a unique '''Session name''' be entered at this point.</td> |
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− | <td>A session can always be deleted later if you have no interest in creating one for your route - see '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | <td>A session can always be deleted later if you have no interest in creating one for your route - see '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Deleting Routes and Sessions|Deleting Routes and Sessions]]''' below. However a route with a session does have some important advantages - see '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#What is a Session?|What is a Session?]]''' below.</td> |
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>Setting a <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>Setting a <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Geographical region </span> sets some basic features of the route - such as its latitude (used to determine the season of the year), the altitude (in metres) of the first baseboard, the number and types of moving road vehicles (if any) and the side of the road they drive on, to name a few. If none of the installed regions are suitable you can download others from the '''DLS''' or create a region of your own - see '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How to Create a Region Asset|How to Create a Region Asset]]'''</td> |
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− | <td>The <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>The <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Working scale </span> provides measurements that are comparable to model railroading dimensions, but the actual (physical) sizes of the layout and its assets are not altered or scaled down. It is only the '''Surveyor Ruler''' tool that will be affected. The choices are between '''Real scale''' (which is the default), '''G scale''' (100m real scale = 4.4m G scale), '''HO scale''' (100m real scale = 1.1m HO scale) and many other options.</td> |
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− | <td>The <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>The <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Working units </span> provides a choice between '''Metric''' (metres, kilometres) and '''Imperial''' (yards, miles) which only affects measurements used by rulers and track distances, and for train speeds ('''km/h''' or '''mph''').<br> |
Note that '''track speed signs''' are always locked at either metric (km/h) or imperial (mph) - there are separate speed signs available for each. The signs will not be altered by this selection but their values will be converted. So a track speed sign that is set at 40 mph, for example, will still be displayed as '''40''' but it will be read as 64.3 km/h in '''Driver''' if the '''Working Units''' have been set to '''metric'''. So it will be less confusing if you use the speed signs that are in the same working units as your route.<br> | Note that '''track speed signs''' are always locked at either metric (km/h) or imperial (mph) - there are separate speed signs available for each. The signs will not be altered by this selection but their values will be converted. So a track speed sign that is set at 40 mph, for example, will still be displayed as '''40''' but it will be read as 64.3 km/h in '''Driver''' if the '''Working Units''' have been set to '''metric'''. So it will be less confusing if you use the speed signs that are in the same working units as your route.<br> | ||
Altitudes are always measured and displayed using '''metric''' units (metres).</td> | Altitudes are always measured and displayed using '''metric''' units (metres).</td> | ||
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− | When you | + | When you <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=|alt=Tick]] icon at the bottom right of the '''New Route''' window the route will be created with a single flat '''baseboard'''. 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;"> x </span> (on the top right) will close the window and cancel the data entry. You will be moved straight into the '''Surveyor World View''' screen.<br> |
===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> In Surveyor 2.0 (S20) </span>=== | ===<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;"> In Surveyor 2.0 (S20) </span>=== | ||
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− | <td>In '''Surveyor 2.0''' (also known as '''S20'''), which is supplied with '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''' for those who also have '''Trainz Plus''', | + | <td>In '''Surveyor 2.0''' (also known as '''S20'''), which is supplied with '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''' for those who also have '''Trainz Plus''', <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> CREATE ROUTE </span>. This will start Trainz '''Surveyor''' and move straight into the '''Surveyor World View''' screen.<br><br> |
If you wish to edit any of the '''Route''' settings then open the '''Route Editor''' from the '''Main Menu''' 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;"> E </span></span>.</td> | If you wish to edit any of the '''Route''' settings then open the '''Route Editor''' from the '''Main Menu''' 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;"> E </span></span>.</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>Each '''Baseboard''' is always '''720m x 720m''' (2362.2ft x 2362.2ft) regardless of the '''Working scale''' and '''Working units''' you have entered</td> | <td>Each '''Baseboard''' is always '''720m x 720m''' (2362.2ft x 2362.2ft) regardless of the '''Working scale''' and '''Working units''' you have entered</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>Each baseboard will be made up of '''10m x 10m''' (32.8ft x 32.8ft) or '''5m x 5m''' (16.4ft x 16.4ft) grid squares depending on the grid size setting used</td> | <td>Each baseboard will be made up of '''10m x 10m''' (32.8ft x 32.8ft) or '''5m x 5m''' (16.4ft x 16.4ft) grid squares depending on the grid size setting used</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>The baseboard altitude (in metres) will depend on the '''Geographic region''' you have selected</td> | <td>The baseboard altitude (in metres) will depend on the '''Geographic region''' you have selected</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>The '''Geographic region''' will also decide if the baseboard is covered in a grass (or other) texture or the grid pattern as shown</td> | <td>The '''Geographic region''' will also decide if the baseboard is covered in a grass (or other) texture or the grid pattern as shown</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | ===<span style="color: black; background-color: | + | ===<span style="color: black; background-color: lightcyan;"> In Surveyor Classic (S10) </span>=== |
− | In '''Surveyor Classic''' the baseboards are controlled using the '''Topology Tools'''. To open the tools fly-out either | + | In '''Surveyor Classic''' the baseboards are controlled using the '''Topology Tools'''. To open the tools fly-out either <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Topology Tool Tab''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F1 </span> key.<br> |
[[image:Route Baseboard Tools.png|link=|alt=Topology Tools]] | [[image:Route Baseboard Tools.png|link=|alt=Topology Tools]] | ||
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− | <td>& | + | <td> </td> |
<td>The '''Key Topology Tools''', as shown in the diagram above, are:-</td> | <td>The '''Key Topology Tools''', as shown in the diagram above, are:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Add New Baseboard</span> - | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Add New Baseboard</span> - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> (it will stay active until another button is clicked) and then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> in a blank area outside the baseboard to add a new baseboard in that position. Each click will add a new baseboard at the same altitude as the first</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Delete Baseboard</span> - | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Delete Baseboard</span> - <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> (it will stay active until another button is clicked) and then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> anywhere on a baseboard to delete that baseboard. You will get a warning dialogue window - <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> you CANNOT undo this operation to restore a deleted baseboard </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Grid Size</span> - a pop-out menu will give you a choice of '''10m''' (the default) and '''5m'''. This sets the '''resolution''' of the baseboard. It does not alter the size of the yellow grid squares which will always stay at 10m x 10m. | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Grid Size</span> - a pop-out menu will give you a choice of '''10m''' (the default) and '''5m'''. This sets the '''resolution''' of the baseboard. It does not alter the size of the yellow grid squares which will always stay at 10m x 10m. | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | This control is also used to change an existing baseboard from one resolution to the other. | + | <td>With a 10m grid the smallest area ('''resolution''') in which you can set a height is 10m x 10m</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>With a 5m grid that resolution becomes 5m x 5m, so 4 different height values can be set in each 10m grid. This allows you to create <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> more accurate topology features </span> such as railway cuttings and embankments but it has a penalty, <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> significantly larger route map files </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Each new baseboard you add will have its grid size set to the selected value. You can have different baseboards set to each resolution - for example: baseboards used by the track at 5m and those further out at 10m | ||
+ | This control is also used to change an existing baseboard from one resolution to the other.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Advanced</span> - this will open another window in the '''Topology Tab''' that will allow you to select a grey scale bit map image to set the height of each grid</td> | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Advanced</span> - this will open another window in the '''Topology Tab''' that will allow you to select a grey scale bit map image to set the height of each grid</td> | ||
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− | ===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> In Surveyor 2.0 </span>=== | + | ===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;"> In Surveyor 2.0 (S20) </span>=== |
In '''Surveyor 2.0''' there is no separate '''Topology Tools''' fly-out. A single '''Tools Palette''' replaces all the separate tools "fly-outs" found in the original '''Surveyor Classic'''.<br> | In '''Surveyor 2.0''' there is no separate '''Topology Tools''' fly-out. A single '''Tools Palette''' replaces all the separate tools "fly-outs" found in the original '''Surveyor Classic'''.<br> | ||
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− | <td> | + | <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> | <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> | ||
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− | <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> (using the Left mouse button) to draw out an area where the new baseboards will be added. This area can include the current baseboard.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td colspan=2>The Marquee area, shown with a green border in the image below right, shows the positions where 3 new baseboards will be created to add to the existing baseboard. The Marquee area has a '''Context Tool''' icon as shown in the image.</td> | <td colspan=2>The Marquee area, shown with a green border in the image below right, shows the positions where 3 new baseboards will be created to add to the existing baseboard. The Marquee area has a '''Context Tool''' icon as shown in the image.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]] </td> |
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Context Tool''' 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'''.<br> |
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− | <td>& | + | <td> </td> |
<td>The '''Key Marquee Baseboard Operations''', as shown in the '''Marquee Context Menu''' above, are:-</td> | <td>The '''Key Marquee Baseboard Operations''', as shown in the '''Marquee Context Menu''' above, are:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Marquee to Brush Height </span> - to create new baseboards in the selected area. The '''Brush Height''' is the value stored in the '''Height''' setting in the '''Tool Options''' palette. This value will be used to set the height of the new baseboards. Any part of the initial baseboard that is covered by the marquee will also have its height set to the brush height</td> | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set Marquee to Brush Height </span> - to create new baseboards in the selected area. The '''Brush Height''' is the value stored in the '''Height''' setting in the '''Tool Options''' palette. This value will be used to set the height of the new baseboards. Any part of the initial baseboard that is covered by the marquee will also have its height set to the brush height</td> | ||
<td width=200 rowspan=3>[[image:S20_ToolHeight.png|link=|alt=Tool Height]]</td> | <td width=200 rowspan=3>[[image:S20_ToolHeight.png|link=|alt=Tool Height]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Convert Baseboards to </span> - a pop-out menu will give two options, '''5m Grid''' or '''10m Grid'''. Selecting one of the options will create the new baseboards in the selected '''resolution'''. This tool is also used to convert existing baseboards from one resolution to the other</td> | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Convert Baseboards to </span> - a pop-out menu will give two options, '''5m Grid''' or '''10m Grid'''. Selecting one of the options will create the new baseboards in the selected '''resolution'''. This tool is also used to convert existing baseboards from one resolution to the other</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete Baseboards in Marquee </span> - to delete the selected baseboards. The '''Undo''' command <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> will restore the deleted baseboards</td> | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete Baseboards in Marquee </span> - to delete the selected baseboards. The '''Undo''' command <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> will restore the deleted baseboards</td> | ||
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[[image:RouteSearchButtons.png|link=|alt=Route Search]] | [[image:RouteSearchButtons.png|link=|alt=Route Search]] | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>'''Type:'''</td> | <td>'''Type:'''</td> | ||
− | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700;">& | + | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> ROUTES </span> is the default selection. No need to change this.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>'''Source:'''</td> | <td>'''Source:'''</td> | ||
− | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700;">& | + | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> PURCHASED </span> is the default selection, Click and change to <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> MY CONTENT </span> for a route you have created (or already modified) or to <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> INSTALLED </span> for one you have downloaded from the '''DLS'''.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>'''Region:'''</td> | <td>'''Region:'''</td> | ||
− | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700;">& | + | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> ALL </span> is the default selection. You can select a particular geographic region if required and '''IF''' the route had a geographic region set when it was created.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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[[image:RouteSelectExisting.png|link=|alt=Existing Routes]] | [[image:RouteSelectExisting.png|link=|alt=Existing Routes]] | ||
− | Click on the thumbnail for the route you want to load, then | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the thumbnail for the route you want to load, then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> EDIT ROUTE </span> button to load the route into '''Surveyor'''. |
[[image:RouteButtonsEdit.png|link=|alt=Edit Route]] | [[image:RouteButtonsEdit.png|link=|alt=Edit Route]] | ||
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2 width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>Scenery objects that have been placed in a session will '''NOT APPEAR''' if the route has been loaded into '''Surveyor''' without also loading the session</td> | <td>Scenery objects that have been placed in a session will '''NOT APPEAR''' if the route has been loaded into '''Surveyor''' without also loading the session</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>If scenery objects have mysteriously vanished when you reload a route into '''Surveyor''' it is highly likely that those objects have been saved in a session. You must load the session into '''Surveyor''' to make them visible again</td> | <td>If scenery objects have mysteriously vanished when you reload a route into '''Surveyor''' it is highly likely that those objects have been saved in a session. You must load the session into '''Surveyor''' to make them visible again</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>You can easily move most scenery objects from a session into a route if needed - see the Trainz Wiki Page '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | <td>You can easily move most scenery objects from a session into a route if needed - see the Trainz Wiki Page '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_Bulk_Asset_Update/Replace_Tool|How to Use the Bulk Asset Update/Replace Tool]]''' for more details</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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'''Trainz''' provides a shortcut that allows you to load an existing route directly into '''Surveyor''' for editing from '''Content Manager'''.<br> | '''Trainz''' provides a shortcut that allows you to load an existing route directly into '''Surveyor''' for editing from '''Content Manager'''.<br> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:CMOpenRouteSurveyor.png|link=|Load a route from CM]]</td> | <td>[[image:CMOpenRouteSurveyor.png|link=|Load a route from CM]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td colspan="2"> | <td colspan="2"> | ||
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<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span>< | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span> |
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>in '''Content Manager''' select the filter '''Routes & Sessions'''</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the route to be edited</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> to open the '''Command Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select '''Open...''', then select '''Edit Asset in Surveyor''' | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td colspan="2"> | <td colspan="2"> | ||
----</td> | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<td>[[image:RouteLoadAfterCTD.png|link=|alt=Load after CTD]]</td> | <td>[[image:RouteLoadAfterCTD.png|link=|alt=Load after CTD]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=620> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=616> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Note:'''</span> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Note:'''</span> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | A similar message will appear when you load a '''Driver Game''' (see '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | A similar message will appear when you load a '''Driver Game''' (see '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Saving and Loading Sessions in Driver|Saving and Loading Sessions in Driver]]''' below) after editing the original route or session that was used to create the '''Driver Session'''.<br> |
It is possible that the changes you have made may affect the operation of the '''Driver Session'''.</td> | It is possible that the changes you have made may affect the operation of the '''Driver Session'''.</td> | ||
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The options you will see are:-<br> | The options you will see are:-<br> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Use changes </span></td> |
− | <td>& | + | <td> </td> |
<td>Use the edited/changed versions that are in the open database assets - there is a possibility that they may have been damaged during the shutdown and may be corrupted</td> | <td>Use the edited/changed versions that are in the open database assets - there is a possibility that they may have been damaged during the shutdown and may be corrupted</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Revert changes </span></td> |
− | <td>& | + | <td> </td> |
<td>Ignore the edited/changed versions and load the previous versions instead</td> | <td>Ignore the edited/changed versions and load the previous versions instead</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Cancel </span></td> |
− | <td>& | + | <td> </td> |
<td>Cancel the Load and return to the '''Surveyor/Driver''' menu screen</td> | <td>Cancel the Load and return to the '''Surveyor/Driver''' menu screen</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | You could also use the '''Content Manager''' program (select <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | You could also use the '''Content Manager''' program (select <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Manage Content </span> from the '''Trainz Launcher''') to Submit the open route or route and session assets. This has the risk of replacing the last good copy of that asset or assets with a possibly faulty copy. |
<br> | <br> | ||
=='''Editing a Route'''== | =='''Editing a Route'''== | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | < | + | |
<td>'''When a Route is loaded or a new Route is created all the assets you add will be automatically placed into a Route Layer'''</td> | <td>'''When a Route is loaded or a new Route is created all the assets you add will be automatically placed into a Route Layer'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | When you create a new route (with or without a named session), or load an existing route without a session, and start adding scenery assets they will automatically be placed into a '''Route Layer'''. See '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | When you create a new route (with or without a named session), or load an existing route without a session, and start adding scenery assets they will automatically be placed into a '''Route Layer'''. See '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use Layers]]''' for more details.<br> |
Any ground textures, water, effect layers (turfFX and clutter) you add, or terrain changes (including new baseboards) you make, will be added to the '''Route Data'''.<br> | Any ground textures, water, effect layers (turfFX and clutter) you add, or terrain changes (including new baseboards) you make, will be added to the '''Route Data'''.<br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=476> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Route Characteristics:-'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Route Characteristics:-'''</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>'''Name''' and '''Description'''</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>assigned '''Geographic Region''', which sets a number of different features</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Thumbnail''' image</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Working Scale''' and '''Working Units'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Draw Distance'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>You can edit the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>You can edit the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Route name </span>. This will change the route '''username''' in the '''config.txt''' file but it will not alter the route '''<kuid>''' value</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>You can select a new <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>You can select a new <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Region </span>. Depending on the region (the '''Geographic region''') selected this could affect other features such as the moving road traffic, season of the year (through the latitude tag) and altitude</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>You can edit the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>You can edit the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Route description </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>You can change the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>You can change the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Route thumbnail </span>. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Set Thumbnail </span> button to take a snapshot using the current camera view which will be used as the new thumbnail</td> |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>You can change the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>You can change the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Working scale </span> which will only affect the measurement shown in the '''Surveyor Ruler''' tool</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>You can change the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>You can change the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Working units </span> to <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Metric </span> or <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Imperial </span> which will change the display of measurements using the Surveyor '''Ruler''' (to metres or yards) and how train speeds are calculated and displayed in Driver (in km/h or mph)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint7.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint7.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>You can set or disable the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>You can set or disable the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Draw distance cap </span> which will affect how far away from the camera that scenery objects will be drawn. A high setting, particularly <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Disabled </span>, could affect the ''game performance'' and the ''fps'' (frames per second) on some systems</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint8.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint8.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=|alt=Tick]] icon to save the entered values and exit back to Surveyor. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=|alt=Tick]] icon to cancel any entered values and exit back to Surveyor</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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You can edit the '''Environment Controls''' of a Route by selecting the '''Edit Environment''' command from the '''Edit Menu'''.<br> | You can edit the '''Environment Controls''' of a Route by selecting the '''Edit Environment''' command from the '''Edit Menu'''.<br> | ||
This will bring up the '''Edit Environment''' dialogue window, more commonly called the '''Environment Tools'''.<br> | This will bring up the '''Edit Environment''' dialogue window, more commonly called the '''Environment Tools'''.<br> | ||
− | For more details on editing the '''Environment''' see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | For more details on editing the '''Environment''' see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_Environment_Tools|The Environment Tools]]'''</td> |
<td width=170>[[image:EnvironmentEditLaunch.png|link=|alt=Environment edit]]</td> | <td width=170>[[image:EnvironmentEditLaunch.png|link=|alt=Environment edit]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=476> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Environment Controls:-</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Environment Controls:-</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>lighting conditions</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>lighting conditions</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>weather and cloud cover</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>water color and water surface (rough, calm, etc)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>wind speed (for '''SpeedTree''' assets only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>fog</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>season (by the date and latitude)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>world origin (latitude, longitude, altitude)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>road traffic ('''on''' or '''off''' only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>snow altitude (metres)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | It is possible (and sometimes even expected) that a Route and its Sessions will have different environmental settings - for example the Route may have been created for the summer season but one Session may be set in winter and will require an overcast sky, snow, fog and generally lower light levels. See the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | It is possible (and sometimes even expected) that a Route and its Sessions will have different environmental settings - for example the Route may have been created for the summer season but one Session may be set in winter and will require an overcast sky, snow, fog and generally lower light levels. See the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_Environment_Tools|The Environment Tools]]''' for more details. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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=='''Effect Layers'''== | =='''Effect Layers'''== | ||
− | The '''Effect Layers''' tool allows you to add, remove and edit special ground effect layers | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | + | <td>The '''Effect Layers''' tool allows you to add, remove and edit the special ground effect layers</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | </table> | |
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | Effect Layers contain:- | |
− | <table | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td>'''TurfFX''' - 3D animated grasses including crops (e.g. wheat) ‡</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Clutter''' - rocks, stones, small clumps of plants (grasses, flowers, etc)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Water''' - (in the latest versions of Trainz only) a layer of water that covers the entire route but its height can be set to different values to be hidden or revealed throughout the route. It is possible to set a slope on the water (perfect for a water skiing scene 😀)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ‡ '''TurfFX Effect''' is hardware dependent and requires an '''Nvidia''' graphics card. '''TurfFX''' is an '''Nvidia''' software product and is not from '''N3V'''. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | =='''Merging Routes'''== | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
<td>'''Two (or more) separate routes can be joined together (merged) to create a new route'''</td> | <td>'''Two (or more) separate routes can be joined together (merged) to create a new route'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <br> | |
There are some important restrictions on the merging of two routes:- | There are some important restrictions on the merging of two routes:- | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>'''Payware (DLC)''' routes cannot be merged with '''Freeware (DLS)''' or other '''Payware''' routes</td> | |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The '''Session Data''' and '''Session Layers''' in the first route can be saved in the merger, if required, but those in the other route are not</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>There may be a significant height difference between the two routes and this may not be easy to overcome</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The orientation of the two routes (East-West or North-South) cannot be changed (it is '''possible''' but will usually require a lot of time, effort and patience)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=729><span id="stepWhatSession"></span>& | + | <td width=729><span id="stepWhatSession"></span> </td> |
<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepLoadRoute|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepLoadRoute|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
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='''What is a Session?'''= | ='''What is a Session?'''= | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | < | + | |
<td>'''A Session is always a part of an existing Route - you cannot have a Session that does not belong to a Route'''</td> | <td>'''A Session is always a part of an existing Route - you cannot have a Session that does not belong to a Route'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | |||
<td>'''If you create a Route without a Session then ALL the active industries and rolling stock, time, environmental conditions, etc, will revert to their original (default) values. There will be no AI drivers and drivers will have a very limited set of available commands for manual driving'''</td> | <td>'''If you create a Route without a Session then ALL the active industries and rolling stock, time, environmental conditions, etc, will revert to their original (default) values. There will be no AI drivers and drivers will have a very limited set of available commands for manual driving'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
In general, while a route provides the physical structures (or "hardware"), a session provides the services (or "software"). While you can easily have a route without a session, it could be a very limited (or even a boring) experience.<br> | In general, while a route provides the physical structures (or "hardware"), a session provides the services (or "software"). While you can easily have a route without a session, it could be a very limited (or even a boring) experience.<br> | ||
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#'''Session Layers'''. | #'''Session Layers'''. | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | < | + | <td>When you save a Session, all the items in the '''Session Data''' and '''Session Layers''' will be saved</td> |
− | <td> | + | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Session Data: </span> |
'''Session Data''' are often the "invisibles" that control the operation of a session. Session rules, driver orders and loco assignments, commodities (loaded, unloaded and carried) and most of the '''Environmental Settings''' are examples of '''Session Data'''. | '''Session Data''' are often the "invisibles" that control the operation of a session. Session rules, driver orders and loco assignments, commodities (loaded, unloaded and carried) and most of the '''Environmental Settings''' are examples of '''Session Data'''. | ||
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'''Session Data''' contains:- | '''Session Data''' contains:- | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | <table | + | |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>''' | + | <td>'''Drivers''' (names, AI commands and assigned locos)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>'''Session Layers can be left empty | + | <td>'''Driver Commands''' - those available for AI and manual driving</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Session Rules'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Industry Settings''' (commodities consumed and produced)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Consist Settings''' (commodities carried)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Consist Locations''' - this is stored in the session even if the consists are placed in the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Switch Settings''' (left/right) - but the '''default''' switch direction is stored in the route</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Environmental Settings''' - '''Water Surface''' (rough/calm/etc), '''Snow Altitude''', '''Lighting''' (sun, ambient and water colours), '''Sky''' (clouds), '''Road Traffic''' (on/off), '''Date''' (day, month), '''Wind''' strength, '''Fog''' level, '''Weather''' (rain/fine/snow), '''Brightness''' level. You must edit and save the session for these settings to become part of the '''Session Data''' - see '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_Environment_Tools|How to Use Environment Tools]]''' for more details. If both a route and a session have saved '''Environmental Settings''', which do not have to be the same, then those in the session will be used. If the session does not have any saved '''Environmental Settings''' then those in the route will be used<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Session Layers: </span> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>'''Session Layers''' are used to hold the scenery assets that you want to only appear in that particular Session and not in all Sessions. They can be left empty and the '''Route Layers''' can contain all the scenery assets</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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'''Session Layers''' give you a way of organising or grouping the assets displayed in your session.<br> | '''Session Layers''' give you a way of organising or grouping the assets displayed in your session.<br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=500> |
'''Session Layers''' can contain:- | '''Session Layers''' can contain:- | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
+ | <td>Scenery</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Rolling Stock (including locos) - <span style="background-color: yellow; font-weight: 700;"> Note: </span> It is '''strongly recommended''' that all rolling stock be placed into a '''Session Layer'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Trackmarks, Triggers, Direction and Priority Markers</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
− | <td | + | <td> |
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=500> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=496> | |
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width= | + | |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000> | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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Examples of assets that would be placed in a '''Session Layer''' instead of a '''Route Layer''' would include:- | Examples of assets that would be placed in a '''Session Layer''' instead of a '''Route Layer''' would include:- | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>products waiting at a factory for pickup in an industrial session that would not be present in a weekend or holiday passenger session</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>signallers holding lanterns in a night session only or standing alongside manual track switch levers in a daylight shunting session</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>trackmarks and triggers that are only required in one session but not in all sessions</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>crowds of onlookers alongside the track in a session recreating an historic steam train run, together with</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>historic rolling stock in a special vintage train session running on a modern route | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=729><span id="stepLoadSession"></span>& | + | <td width=729><span id="stepLoadSession"></span> </td> |
<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepWhatSession|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepWhatSession|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
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=='''Creating a New Session'''== | =='''Creating a New Session'''== | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | < | + | <td>To create a new Session you must first create a new Route or identify an existing Route</td> |
− | <td> | + | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
A new session can be created in two ways:-<br> | A new session can be created in two ways:-<br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2 bgcolor=#000000><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight:700; color: white;">& | + | <td colspan=2 bgcolor=#000000><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight:700; color: white;"> Method [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] Automatically When a New Route is Created </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=450>[[image:RouteSARWindow.png|link=|alt=Route Details]]</td> | <td width=450>[[image:RouteSARWindow.png|link=|alt=Route Details]]</td> | ||
− | <td>Follow the steps shown in the section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | <td>Follow the steps shown in the section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Creating a New Route|Creating a New Route]]''' above by entering:- |
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>a '''Route name''' for the new route</td> | |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a '''Session name''' for the new session</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>a '''Geographical region'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Working scale''' and '''Working units'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | </td> | |
− | <table width= | + | </tr> |
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td bgcolor=#000000><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight:700; color: white;">& | + | <td bgcolor=#000000><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight:700; color: white;"> Method [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] Adding a Session to an Existing Route </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
− | The first step is to locate (but not load) the route as described in the section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | The first step is to locate (but not load) the route as described in the section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Loading an Existing Route|Loading an Existing Route]]''' above. |
− | Once you have selected the route from its thumbnail, | + | Once you have selected the route from its thumbnail, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> VIEW SESSIONS </span> button. |
[[image:RouteButtonsView.png|link=|alt=View Sessions]] | [[image:RouteButtonsView.png|link=|alt=View Sessions]] | ||
− | Then | + | Then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> CREATE SESSION </span> button. If no other session exists for this route then this will be the only choice available to you. |
[[image:SessionButtonsCreate.png|link=|alt=Create Session]] | [[image:SessionButtonsCreate.png|link=|alt=Create Session]] | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td bgcolor=#000000>& | + | <td bgcolor=#000000> </td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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=='''Loading an Existing Session'''== | =='''Loading an Existing Session'''== | ||
There are two different ways to load existing sessions into '''Surveyor'''.<br> | There are two different ways to load existing sessions into '''Surveyor'''.<br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2 bgcolor=#000000><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight:700; color: white;">& | + | <td colspan=2 bgcolor=#000000><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight:700; color: white;"> Method [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] Search For the Session </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Type: </span> </td> |
− | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700;">& | + | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> ROUTES </span> is the default selection. Change this to <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700;"> SESSIONS </span>.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Source: </span> </td> |
− | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700;">& | + | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> PURCHASED </span> is the default selection, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the button to change it to <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> MY CONTENT </span> for a session you have created (or already modified) or to <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> INSTALLED </span> for one you have downloaded from the '''DLS'''.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Gameplay: </span> </td> |
− | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700;">& | + | <td><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> ALL </span> is the default selection. There is no need to change this</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Search: </span> </td> |
<td>If required you can narrow down the list of sessions by typing the first few letters of its name.</td> | <td>If required you can narrow down the list of sessions by typing the first few letters of its name.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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The same colour coding system used in the route thumbnails also applies to session thumbnails.<br> | The same colour coding system used in the route thumbnails also applies to session thumbnails.<br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td bgcolor=#ffae00 width=50>& | + | <td bgcolor=#ffae00 width=50> </td> |
<td width=150>'''Payware on DLC'''</td> | <td width=150>'''Payware on DLC'''</td> | ||
− | <td>Must be purchased and downloaded, but some may be free - depending on your membership options. If you | + | <td>Must be purchased and downloaded, but some may be free - depending on your membership options. If you <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on a thumbnail with this colour a <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> DOWNLOAD </span> button will appear on the bottom right of the screen. If a price is included in the button then that is the purchase price (in $US)</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td bgcolor=#10c810 width=50>& | + | <td bgcolor=#10c810 width=50> </td> |
<td>'''Payware installed'''</td> | <td>'''Payware installed'''</td> | ||
<td>Already installed from the '''DLC'''. '''DLC''' items cannot be deleted. To remove them use the '''Uninstall''' option in the '''Content Store''' from the '''Launcher'''. You can reinstall them later without any additional cost</td> | <td>Already installed from the '''DLC'''. '''DLC''' items cannot be deleted. To remove them use the '''Uninstall''' option in the '''Content Store''' from the '''Launcher'''. You can reinstall them later without any additional cost</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td bgcolor=#dbdbdb width=50>& | + | <td bgcolor=#dbdbdb width=50> </td> |
<td>'''Installed'''</td> | <td>'''Installed'''</td> | ||
<td>Downloaded from the Download Station ('''DLS''') or created by you. This includes any cloned '''DLC''' Routes and Sessions (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Cloning a Route/Session|Cloning a Route/Session]]''' below)</td> | <td>Downloaded from the Download Station ('''DLS''') or created by you. This includes any cloned '''DLC''' Routes and Sessions (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Cloning a Route/Session|Cloning a Route/Session]]''' below)</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td bgcolor=#848dff width=50>& | + | <td bgcolor=#848dff width=50> <br> </td> |
<td>'''Multiplayer'''</td> | <td>'''Multiplayer'''</td> | ||
<td>For simultaneous development by multiple players. Special conditions apply</td> | <td>For simultaneous development by multiple players. Special conditions apply</td> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | Click on the thumbnail for the session you want to load and then | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the thumbnail for the session you want to load and then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> EDIT SESSION </span> button. This will load '''BOTH''' the route and the session into '''Surveyor'''. |
[[image:SessionButtonsEdit2.png|link=|alt=Edit Session]] | [[image:SessionButtonsEdit2.png|link=|alt=Edit Session]] | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | If the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | If the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> EDIT SESSION </span> option is not present then the selected session is a saved '''Driver Game''' (a "game" saved when in '''Driver''') and cannot be edited. See the section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Saving and Loading Sessions in Driver|Saving and Loading Sessions in Driver]]''' below. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2 bgcolor=#000000><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight:700; color: white;">& | + | <td colspan=2 bgcolor=#000000><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight:700; color: white;"> Method [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] Select the Route First </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>Select the route as described in the section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | <td>Select the route as described in the section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Loading an Existing Route|Loading an Existing Route]]''' above. Then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> VIEW SESSIONS </span> button. |
[[image:RouteButtonsView.png|link=|alt=View Sessions]] | [[image:RouteButtonsView.png|link=|alt=View Sessions]] | ||
− | This will display a list of thumbnails for all the sessions in that route. Select the session thumbnail you need and then | + | This will display a list of thumbnails for all the sessions in that route. Select the session thumbnail you need and then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> EDIT SESSION </span> button. |
[[image:SessionButtonsEdit2.png|link=|alt=Edit Session]] | [[image:SessionButtonsEdit2.png|link=|alt=Edit Session]] | ||
− | Again, both the selected route and its session will be loaded into '''Surveyor'''.< | + | Again, both the selected route and its session will be loaded into '''Surveyor'''. |
− | + | </td> | |
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | </tr> |
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | If the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | If the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> EDIT SESSION </span> option is not present then the selected session is a saved '''Driver Game''' (a "game" saved when in '''Driver''') and cannot be edited. See the section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Saving and Loading Sessions in Driver|Saving and Loading Sessions in Driver]]''' below. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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'''Trainz''' provides a shortcut that allows you to load an existing session directly into '''Surveyor''' for editing from '''Content Manager'''.<br> | '''Trainz''' provides a shortcut that allows you to load an existing session directly into '''Surveyor''' for editing from '''Content Manager'''.<br> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:CMOpenSessionSurveyor.png|link=|Load a session from CM]]</td> | <td>[[image:CMOpenSessionSurveyor.png|link=|Load a session from CM]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table | + | <table> |
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td colspan="2"> | <td colspan="2"> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span>< | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span> |
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>in '''Content Manager''' select the filter '''Routes & Sessions'''</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the session to be loaded and edited in '''Surveyor'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> to open the '''Command Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select '''Open...''', then select '''Edit Asset in Surveyor'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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=='''Loading a Session into Driver From Surveyor'''== | =='''Loading a Session into Driver From Surveyor'''== | ||
− | To start '''Driver''' simply select a session as described above in '''Loading an Existing Session''' and | + | To start '''Driver''' simply select a session as described above in '''Loading an Existing Session''' and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 15px;"> DRIVE SESSION </span> button.<br> |
[[image:DriverButtons.png|link=|alt=Driver Game]]<br> | [[image:DriverButtons.png|link=|alt=Driver Game]]<br> | ||
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This will load both the session and the route into '''Driver'''.<br> | This will load both the session and the route into '''Driver'''.<br> | ||
− | You can save your "game play" in '''Driver''' at anytime. See '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | You can save your "game play" in '''Driver''' at anytime. See '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Saving and Loading Sessions in Driver|Saving and Loading Sessions in Driver]]''' below. |
=='''Loading a Session into Driver From Content Manager'''== | =='''Loading a Session into Driver From Content Manager'''== | ||
'''Trainz''' provides a shortcut that allows you to load an existing session directly into '''Driver''' from '''Content Manager'''.<br> | '''Trainz''' provides a shortcut that allows you to load an existing session directly into '''Driver''' from '''Content Manager'''.<br> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:CMOpenSessionDriver.png|link=|Load a session from CM]]</td> | <td>[[image:CMOpenSessionDriver.png|link=|Load a session from CM]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td colspan="2"> | <td colspan="2"> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span>< | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span> |
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>in '''Content Manager''' select the filter '''Routes & Sessions'''</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the session to drive</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> to open the '''Command Menu'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select '''Open...''', then select '''Open Asset in Driver'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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=='''Editing a Session'''== | =='''Editing a Session'''== | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | < | + | |
<td>'''When a Session is loaded into Surveyor or a new Session is created for an existing Route, all the assets you add will be automatically placed into a Session Layer'''</td> | <td>'''When a Session is loaded into Surveyor or a new Session is created for an existing Route, all the assets you add will be automatically placed into a Session Layer'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | When you create a new session, or load an existing session, and start adding scenery assets in '''Surveyor''' they will automatically be placed into a '''Session Layer'''. See the '''Trainz Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | When you create a new session, or load an existing session, and start adding scenery assets in '''Surveyor''' they will automatically be placed into a '''Session Layer'''. See the '''Trainz Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use Layers]]''' for more details.<br> |
Any changes made to the '''Session Rules''' (including drivers and their commands), the '''Environment Tools''', '''Industry''' or '''Rolling Stock''' settings, will be added to the '''Session Data'''.<br> | Any changes made to the '''Session Rules''' (including drivers and their commands), the '''Environment Tools''', '''Industry''' or '''Rolling Stock''' settings, will be added to the '''Session Data'''.<br> | ||
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You can edit the '''Session Characteristics''' at any time by selecting the '''Edit Session''' command from the '''Edit Menu''' or by simply pressing <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>.<br> | You can edit the '''Session Characteristics''' at any time by selecting the '''Edit Session''' command from the '''Edit Menu''' or by simply pressing <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>.<br> | ||
This will bring up the '''Edit Session''' dialogue window which is more commonly called the '''Session Editor''' (shown below).<br> | This will bring up the '''Edit Session''' dialogue window which is more commonly called the '''Session Editor''' (shown below).<br> | ||
− | For more details on editing a Session see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | For more details on editing a Session see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_Session_Editor|The Session Editor]]'''.</td> |
<td width=170>[[image:SessionEdit.png|link=|alt=Session edit]]</td> | <td width=170>[[image:SessionEdit.png|link=|alt=Session edit]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=476> |
<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: | + | <td width=455><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">Session Characteristics:-'''</span><br> |
---- | ---- | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>'''Name''' and '''Description'''</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
+ | <td>'''Session Rules''' which set:- | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>drivers and their consists</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>driver commands</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>time of day/night</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>events</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>and much, much more</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td> | <td> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><br><br></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
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You can edit the '''Environment Controls''' of a Session by selecting the '''Edit Environment''' command from the '''Edit Menu'''.<br> | You can edit the '''Environment Controls''' of a Session by selecting the '''Edit Environment''' command from the '''Edit Menu'''.<br> | ||
This will bring up the '''Edit Environment''' dialogue window, more commonly called the '''Environment Tools'''.<br> | This will bring up the '''Edit Environment''' dialogue window, more commonly called the '''Environment Tools'''.<br> | ||
− | For more details on editing the '''Environment''' see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | For more details on editing the '''Environment''' see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_Environment_Tools|The Environment Tools]]'''</td> |
<td width=170>[[image:EnvironmentEditLaunch.png|link=|alt=Environment edit]]</td> | <td width=170>[[image:EnvironmentEditLaunch.png|link=|alt=Environment edit]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=476> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Environment Controls:-</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Environment Controls:-</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>lighting conditions</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
+ | <td>weather and cloud cover</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>water color and water surface (rough, calm, etc)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>wind speed (for '''SpeedTree''' assets only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>fog and snow</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>season (by the date and latitude)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>road traffic ('''on''' or '''off''' only)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | It is possible (and sometimes even expected) that a Route and its Sessions will have different environmental settings - for example the Route may have been created for the summer season but one Session may be set in winter and will require an overcast sky, snow, fog and generally lower light levels. See the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | It is possible (and sometimes even expected) that a Route and its Sessions will have different environmental settings - for example the Route may have been created for the summer season but one Session may be set in winter and will require an overcast sky, snow, fog and generally lower light levels. See the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_Environment_Tools|The Environment Tools]]''' for more details. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=729><span id="stepSaving"></span>& | + | <td width=729><span id="stepSaving"></span> </td> |
<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepLoadSession|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepLoadSession|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
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'''Routes''' and '''Sessions''' are saved from the '''System Menu''' on the '''Surveyor''' screen. | '''Routes''' and '''Sessions''' are saved from the '''System Menu''' on the '''Surveyor''' screen. | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:RouteSaveMenu.png|link=|alt=Save]]</td> | <td>[[image:RouteSaveMenu.png|link=|alt=Save]]</td> | ||
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<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>Selecting <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>Selecting <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Save </span> or pressing <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> will save the route, or the route and the session, with the previously entered name(s) when they were loaded or created. You will be asked to confirm both the names (and can change them if you wish) and the '''Save''' command.<br><br></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>Selecting <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <td>Selecting <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Save As... </span> will save the route, or the route and the session, with the previously entered name(s) when they were loaded or created. You will be asked to confirm both the names (and can change them if you wish) and the '''Save As''' command.<br><br></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Notes Table --> |
<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 on Saving Routes and Sessions:</span><br> | + | <td width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes on Saving Routes and Sessions:</span><br> |
---- | ---- | ||
− | < | + | </td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td> </td> |
− | <td> | + | <td> |
− | < | + | <table> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> DLS </span> Routes and Sessions can be modified and saved as new routes and sessions</span></td> | |
− | + | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> | + | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>''' | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Modifying and Creating:-</span><br> |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Modifying and | + | <table> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>if you have modified a '''DLS''' route then you can delete the original route if you no longer need it and your modified version will not be affected</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Saving:-</span> | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>if you have modified a '''DLS''' session then you can delete the original session if you no longer need it and your modified version will not be affected. However, if you delete the original '''DLS''' route then your modified session <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: red;"> will not work </span></td> | |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Uploading:-</span> | + | </tr> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>you can create a new session for a '''DLS''' route but it <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: red;"> will not work </span> if the original '''DLS''' route is deleted</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the original '''DLS''' routes and sessions will not be altered or replaced by your modified versions</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Saving:-</span><br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>when saved, modified '''DLS''' routes and sessions will become '''Your Content''' and can be found using the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> MY CONTENT </span> search option in '''Surveyor/Driver'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Uploading:-</span><br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>you can only upload your modified '''DLS''' route and session to the '''DLS''' if you have the <span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">permission</span> of the original creator</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> DLC </span> Routes and Sessions can also be modified and saved as new routes and sessions <span style="color: red;">ONLY if the creators of the original DLC content have allowed it</span></span> - see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Cloning a Route/Session|Cloning a Route/Session]]''' below for more details</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Modifying and Creating:-</span><br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>some '''DLC''' routes and sessions are encrypted and cannot be modified - that is a decision made by the content creator</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>your modified '''DLC''' route or session will become an ''alias'' of the original and will need the original route and session to be present on your system to work</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>if you delete or disable the original '''DLC''' route or session then your modified versions <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: red;"> will not work </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>you can create a new session for a '''DLC''' route but it <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: red;"> will not work </span> if the original '''DLC''' route is deleted or disabled</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the original '''DLC''' routes and sessions will not be altered or replaced by your modified versions</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Saving:-</span><br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>when saved, a modified '''DLC''' route or session will become '''Your Content''' and can be found using the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> MY CONTENT </span> search option in '''Surveyor/Driver'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>the original '''DLC''' route and session will not be altered or replaced by your modified versions</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Uploading:-</span><br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>you can upload your modified '''DLC''' route or session to the '''DLS''' but it can only be used by those who also have the same original (unmodified) '''DLC''' version installed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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=='''Saving a New Route and Session'''== | =='''Saving a New Route and Session'''== | ||
If you have created a new route and select '''Save''' or '''Save As...''', then you will be presented with the following '''Save Route Dialogue Windows'''. | If you have created a new route and select '''Save''' or '''Save As...''', then you will be presented with the following '''Save Route Dialogue Windows'''. | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:RouteSARSaveNew.png|link=|alt=First Save]]</td> | <td>[[image:RouteSARSaveNew.png|link=|alt=First Save]]</td> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
=='''Saving an Existing Route'''== | =='''Saving an Existing Route'''== | ||
− | + | If you have loaded the route only and not the session and '''<u>HAVE NOT</u>''' edited any '''Session Data''' or '''Session Layers''', then selecting '''Save''' will produce the following '''Save Route Dialogue Window'''. | |
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
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− | <table> | + | |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:RouteSARSaveExistingNoSession.png|link=|alt=Save Route with no Session]]</td> | <td>[[image:RouteSARSaveExistingNoSession.png|link=|alt=Save Route with no Session]]</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Settings:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Settings:'''</span><br> | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] Overwrite Route Only</span>. This is the '''default''' selection so there is nothing to change. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Overwrite existing route and:''' |
− | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Do not save session''' |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the route will be saved ('''overwritten''' using its current name) but no session will be saved. |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Bblue.png|link=]]  Overwrite Route and Create a New Session</span>. Tick the box [[image:Grey_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Create new session'''. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Overwrite existing route and:''' |
− | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Create new session:''' |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] enter a name for the session (the suggested name '''Default''' is '''NOT''' recommended). |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the route will be saved ('''overwritten''' using its current name). |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] a new session will be created using the name you enter and it will be added to the route. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] because you did not originally load a session, the new session will be saved with '''default''' values for all its settings. |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] Create a New Route and a "Default Session"</span>. Tick the box [[image:Grey_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Save new route and session'''. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Save new route and session:''' |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] enter a new name for the route. The route will be saved with its new name. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the original route will not be changed. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] a new session will be created using the name '''Default''' and it will be added to the new route. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] because you did not originally load a session, the new session will be saved with the '''default''' values for all its settings. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2 align="right">After you have made your selections, | + | <td colspan=2 align="right">After you have made your selections, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on [[image:Tick.PNG|link=|25px]] to '''Accept''' or [[image:Cross.PNG|link=|25px]] to '''Cancel'''</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | If you have loaded the route only and not the session and '''<u>HAVE</u>''' edited '''Session Data''' or '''Session Layers''', then selecting '''Save''' will produce the following '''Save Route Dialogue Window'''. | |
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:RouteSARSaveExistingNewSession.png|link=|alt=Save Route with Session]]</td> | <td>[[image:RouteSARSaveExistingNewSession.png|link=|alt=Save Route with Session]]</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Settings:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Settings:'''</span><br> | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] Overwrite Route and Create a New Session</span>. This is the '''default''' selection so there is nothing to change. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Overwrite existing route and:''' |
− | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Create new session:''' |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] enter a name for the session (the suggested name '''Default''' is '''NOT''' recommended). |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the route will be saved ('''overwritten''' using its current name). |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] a new session will be created using the name you enter and it will be added to the route. The new session will have the settings and changes you have made. |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] Overwrite Route Only</span>. Tick the box [[image:Grey_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Do not save session'''. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Overwrite existing route and:''' |
− | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Do not save session''' |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the route will be saved ('''overwritten''' using its current name) but no session will be saved. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] if you have edited the session and later exit the program without saving those edits (you will be prompted to save the session) then any changes you have made to the session will be lost. |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] Create a New Route and a "Default Session"</span>. Tick the box [[image:Grey_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Save new route and session'''. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Save new route and session:''' |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] enter a new name for the route. The route will be saved with its new name. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the original route will not be changed. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] a new session will be created using the name '''Default''' and it will be added to the new route. The new session will have the settings and changes you have made. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2 align="right">After you have made your selections, | + | <td colspan=2 align="right">After you have made your selections, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on [[image:Tick.PNG|link=|25px]] to '''Accept''' or [[image:Cross.PNG|link=|25px]] to '''Cancel'''</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>If you have edited any session '''Data''' or '''Layers''' but have selected the option '''Do not save session''' then later, before you exit the program, you will be prompted to save the edited session by the appearance of the '''Save Session''' dialogue box (see below).</td> | <td>If you have edited any session '''Data''' or '''Layers''' but have selected the option '''Do not save session''' then later, before you exit the program, you will be prompted to save the edited session by the appearance of the '''Save Session''' dialogue box (see below).</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>If you decide to create a new session and leave its name as '''Default''' then a new '''Default Session''' will be created to add to any others also named '''Default''' that may already be present in a route and this '''will''' cause confusion. This is why it is not a good idea to use '''Default''' as a session name.</td> | <td>If you decide to create a new session and leave its name as '''Default''' then a new '''Default Session''' will be created to add to any others also named '''Default''' that may already be present in a route and this '''will''' cause confusion. This is why it is not a good idea to use '''Default''' as a session name.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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=='''Saving an Existing Route and Session'''== | =='''Saving an Existing Route and Session'''== | ||
− | + | If you have loaded a route and a session and have edited the route or the route and the session then selecting '''Save''' will produce the following '''Save Route Dialogue Window'''. | |
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:RouteSessionSARSaveExisting.png|link=|alt=Save Route and Session]]</td> | <td>[[image:RouteSessionSARSaveExisting.png|link=|alt=Save Route and Session]]</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Settings:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Settings:'''</span><br> | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''Overwrite Route and Session</span>. This is the '''default''' selection so there is nothing to change. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Overwrite existing route and:''' |
− | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Overwrite existing session:''' |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]both the route and the session will be saved ('''overwritten''' using their current names). |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] Overwrite Existing Route and Create a New Session</span>. Tick the box [[image:Grey_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Create new session'''. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Overwrite existing route and:''' |
− | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Create new session:''' |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] enter a new name for the session. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the route will be saved ('''overwritten''' using its current name). |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] a new session will be created using the name you enter and it will be added to the existing route. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the original session will not be changed. |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] Overwrite Route Only</span>. Tick the box [[image:Grey_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Do not save session'''. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Overwrite existing route and:''' |
− | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | ::[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Do not save session''' |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the route will be saved ('''overwritten''' using its current name) but no session will be saved. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] if you have edited the session and later exit the program without saving those edits (you will be prompted to save the session) then any changes you have made to the session will be lost. |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Dblue.png|link=]] Create a New Route and a New Session</span>. Tick the box [[image:Grey_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Save new route and session'''. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Save new route and session:''' |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] enter a new name for the route. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the route will be saved with its new name. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] a new session will be created using the same name as the original session and it will be added to the new route. |
− | :: | + | ::[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the original session and route will not be changed. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2 align="right">After you have made your selections, | + | <td colspan=2 align="right">After you have made your selections, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on [[image:Tick.PNG|link=|25px]] to '''Accept''' or [[image:Cross.PNG|link=|25px]] to '''Cancel'''</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>If you have edited any session '''Data''' or '''Layers''' but have selected the option '''Do not save session''' then later, before you exit the program, you will be prompted to save the edited session by the appearance of the '''Save Session''' dialogue box (see below).</td> | <td>If you have edited any session '''Data''' or '''Layers''' but have selected the option '''Do not save session''' then later, before you exit the program, you will be prompted to save the edited session by the appearance of the '''Save Session''' dialogue box (see below).</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>If you decide to create a new session and leave its name as '''Default''' then a new '''Default Session''' will be created to add to any others also named '''Default''' that may already be present in a route and this '''will''' cause confusion. This is why it is not a good idea to use '''Default''' as a session name.</td> | <td>If you decide to create a new session and leave its name as '''Default''' then a new '''Default Session''' will be created to add to any others also named '''Default''' that may already be present in a route and this '''will''' cause confusion. This is why it is not a good idea to use '''Default''' as a session name.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | If you have loaded a route and a session and have edited the session ('''Data''' or '''Layers''') only and not the route, or have already saved the route but not the session, then selecting '''Save''' will produce the following '''Save Session Dialogue Window'''. | |
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
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− | <table> | + | |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:SessionSARSaveExistingNoRoute.png|link=|alt=Save Session]]</td> | <td>[[image:SessionSARSaveExistingNoRoute.png|link=|alt=Save Session]]</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Gears.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Settings:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Settings:'''</span><br> | ||
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] Overwrite the Session Only</span>. This is the '''default''' selection so there is nothing to change. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Overwrite existing session''' |
− | : | + | :[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the session will be saved ('''overwritten''' using its current name). |
− | : | + | :[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the original route will not be changed. |
− | <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] Create a New Session</span>. Tick the box [[image:Grey_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Create new session'''. |
− | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | :[[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Create new session:''' |
− | : | + | :[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] you can enter a new name for the session or use the suggested name which will include the date, time and session runtime. |
− | : | + | :[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] a new session will be created using the name you enter and it will be added to the existing route. |
− | : | + | :[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] the original route and session will not be changed. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2 align="right">After you have made your selections, | + | <td colspan=2 align="right">After you have made your selections, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on [[image:Tick.PNG|link=|25px]] to '''Accept''' or [[image:Cross.PNG|link=|25px]] to '''Cancel'''</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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=='''Saving a Route and Session Using the UDS'''== | =='''Saving a Route and Session Using the UDS'''== | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | < | + | |
<td>The '''UDS''' feature is available in '''TRS19 Platinum Edition''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''' only</td> | <td>The '''UDS''' feature is available in '''TRS19 Platinum Edition''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''' only</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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The '''UDS''' ('''<u>U</u>'''nified '''<u>D</u>'''river '''<u>S</u>'''urveyor) Interface allows you to quickly switch from '''Driver''' to '''Surveyor''' and back to '''Driver''' again without having to restart the session from the beginning. You can edit a route and session while in '''Surveyor''' and then switch back to '''Driver''' to continue the session where you left it.<br> | The '''UDS''' ('''<u>U</u>'''nified '''<u>D</u>'''river '''<u>S</u>'''urveyor) Interface allows you to quickly switch from '''Driver''' to '''Surveyor''' and back to '''Driver''' again without having to restart the session from the beginning. You can edit a route and session while in '''Surveyor''' and then switch back to '''Driver''' to continue the session where you left it.<br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2 width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | ||
− | This powerful ability does come with a warning. If you save the edited session before switching back into '''Driver''' then all the moving consists will be saved in their new positions. Other changes, such as the status of '''Session Rules''', will also be saved in their new states. See the '''Trainz Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | This powerful ability does come with a warning. If you save the edited session before switching back into '''Driver''' then all the moving consists will be saved in their new positions. Other changes, such as the status of '''Session Rules''', will also be saved in their new states. See the '''Trainz Wiki Page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] [[How_to_Use_the_UDS_Interface|How to Use the UDS Interface]]''' for more details. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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Most of the problems users seem to be experiencing with the '''UDS''', judging from the posts in the Trainz Forums, is when saving their edited session before switching back into '''Driver''' mode. <br> | Most of the problems users seem to be experiencing with the '''UDS''', judging from the posts in the Trainz Forums, is when saving their edited session before switching back into '''Driver''' mode. <br> | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
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<td>Using '''Driver Mode''' involves driving consists (either manually or through the AI) and activating rules. '''These will change the Session Data'''</td> | <td>Using '''Driver Mode''' involves driving consists (either manually or through the AI) and activating rules. '''These will change the Session Data'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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− | + | <td>'''Overwriting the Session will save any changes to the consist locations and the Session Rules and will destroy the previous saved Session'''</td> | |
− | <td>'''Overwriting the Session will save changes to the consist locations and the Session Rules'''</td> | + | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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When you are in '''Driver Mode''' at least one of the consists will probably be moving. Some of the '''Session Rules''' may have already been completed while others may still be running or waiting for events (e.g. triggers to be activated). If, after switching to '''Surveyor Mode''', you then choose to save using the '''Overwrite existing session''' option then you will be replacing your original starting session with a new one with the consists saved in their new positions and the '''Session Rules''' saved in their new states. So when you later load and restart the session things will not be the same as they were in the original or starting session.<br> | When you are in '''Driver Mode''' at least one of the consists will probably be moving. Some of the '''Session Rules''' may have already been completed while others may still be running or waiting for events (e.g. triggers to be activated). If, after switching to '''Surveyor Mode''', you then choose to save using the '''Overwrite existing session''' option then you will be replacing your original starting session with a new one with the consists saved in their new positions and the '''Session Rules''' saved in their new states. So when you later load and restart the session things will not be the same as they were in the original or starting session.<br> | ||
− | <span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="background-color: yellow; font-weight: 700">& | + | <span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="background-color: yellow; font-weight: 700"> Unless you have a particular reason for overwriting the original Session </span> then the '''recommended''' save options are:-</span><br> |
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td colspan=2>[[Image:line740.png|link=]]</td> | <td colspan=2>[[Image:line740.png|link=]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Do not save session</span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=20>& | + | <td width=20> </td> |
<td>[[image:UDS-DoNotSaveSession.png|link=]]<br> | <td>[[image:UDS-DoNotSaveSession.png|link=]]<br> | ||
− | Tick the box [[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | Tick the box [[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Do not save session'''. This will only save the route using its existing name. This will save any edits that you have made to the route but not to the session.<br> |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Option </span> [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Create new session</span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=20>& | + | <td width=20> </td> |
<td>[[image:UDS-CreateNewSession.png|link=]]<br> | <td>[[image:UDS-CreateNewSession.png|link=]]<br> | ||
− | Tick the box [[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]]& | + | Tick the box [[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Create new session'''. This will save the route using its existing name. It will also save the session using a new name you enter in the text box below the option ('''Stage 3''' in the example shown). The original session will not be altered. This is useful when you want to test out changes to consists, industry settings, Rules, driver commands, etc but do not want to destroy the original session.<br> |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | If you have have '''NOT''' edited anything while in '''Surveyor''' and select <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black; font-size: 15px;">& | + | If you have have '''NOT''' edited anything while in '''Surveyor''' and select <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black; font-size: 15px;"> Save </span> then you will be shown the '''Save Driver Session''' dialogue window to save the session in its current state as a '''Driver Game''' (also called a '''Game''' or '''Driver Game'''). This is exactly the same as pressing <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> while in '''Driver'''.<br> |
[[image:RouteSARSaveDriverSession.png|link=|alte=Save Driver Session]]<br> | [[image:RouteSARSaveDriverSession.png|link=|alte=Save Driver Session]]<br> | ||
The '''Driver Game''' will appear in the '''Select Session''' menu for the route. Loading it will resume '''Driver''' at the point where it was saved. | The '''Driver Game''' will appear in the '''Select Session''' menu for the route. Loading it will resume '''Driver''' at the point where it was saved. | ||
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<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=729><span id="stepExit"></span>& | + | <td width=729><span id="stepExit"></span> </td> |
<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepSaving|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepSaving|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
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='''Exiting Surveyor'''= | ='''Exiting Surveyor'''= | ||
− | If you exit '''Surveyor''' after editing without saving then you will be prompted to '''Save'''.< | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | <table> | + | <tr> |
+ | <td>If you exit '''Surveyor''' after editing without saving then you will be prompted to '''Save'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Unsaved <span style="color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <td align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Unsaved <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Route </span></span></td> |
− | <td align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Unsaved <span style="color: white; background-color: black;">& | + | <td align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Unsaved <span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Session </span></span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span></td> |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td> <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black; font-size: 15px;"> Don't Save </span> will exit '''Surveyor''' without saving. Any changes you have made will be lost.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td> <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black; font-size: 15px;"> Save </span> will exit '''Surveyor''' after saving. You will be prompted to select what to save as described in the section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Saving a Route and a Session|Saving a Route and a Session]]''' above</td> |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black; font-size: 15px;"> Cancel </span> will cancel the save command and return you to '''Surveyor'''.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=729><span id="stepCloning"></span>& | + | <td width=729><span id="stepCloning"></span> </td> |
<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepExit|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepExit|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
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='''Cloning a Route/Session'''= | ='''Cloning a Route/Session'''= | ||
− | <table bgcolor | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | < | + | <td>A '''Clone''' is an exact or duplicate copy of an asset. Some '''Payware''' routes and sessions cannot be cloned</td> |
− | <td>A '''Clone''' is an exact or duplicate copy of an asset</td> | + | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
<td>Cloned routes and sessions can be edited and saved as '''Your Content'''</td> | <td>Cloned routes and sessions can be edited and saved as '''Your Content'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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Cloning a Route or a Session allows you to work on a duplicate copy of the original. All changes that you make will be saved in the cloned copy leaving the original copy unchanged.<br> | Cloning a Route or a Session allows you to work on a duplicate copy of the original. All changes that you make will be saved in the cloned copy leaving the original copy unchanged.<br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ff0000> | + | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc> | + | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td> |
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>'''Freeware routes''', that have been downloaded and installed from the '''DLS''', can be cloned and saved as new routes.<br> | <td>'''Freeware routes''', that have been downloaded and installed from the '''DLS''', can be cloned and saved as new routes.<br> | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>They are saved with a new '''<kuid>''' that will include your personal identity code, so they will become '''Your Content''' and can be found using the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> MY CONTENT </span> search option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The original route from the '''DLS''' will not be altered or replaced by your new version</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You can delete the original '''DLS''' route if you wish and your cloned version will NOT be affected | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>'''Payware Routes''', that have been downloaded and installed from the '''DLC''', can also be cloned as new routes '''if the creators of the routes allow it'''. | + | <td>'''Payware Routes''', that have been downloaded and installed from the '''DLC''', can also be cloned as new routes '''if the creators of the routes allow it'''.<br> |
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>Some '''Payware''' routes are encrypted and cannot be cloned</td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>'''Sessions''' that have been downloaded and installed from the '''DLS''' (freeware) or '''DLC''' (payware) follow the same rules as described for '''DLS''' and '''DLC''' routes above. | + | <td>When an approved '''DLC''' route is saved it will be given a new '''<kuid>''' that will include your personal identity code, so it will become '''Your Content''' and can be found using the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> MY CONTENT </span> search option</td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>The original '''Payware''' route will not be altered or replaced by your new version</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you delete or disable the original '''DLC''' route then your cloned route <span style="color: white; background-color: red; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> will NOT work </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You are allowed to upload your edited clone of a '''Payware''' route to the '''DLS''' but it can only be used by other users who also have the same original (unedited) '''DLC Payware''' installed</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Sessions''' that have been downloaded and installed from the '''DLS''' (freeware) or '''DLC''' (payware) follow the same rules as described for '''DLS''' and '''DLC''' routes above<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Some '''Payware''' sessions are encrypted and cannot be cloned</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>When an approved '''DLC''' session is saved it will be given a new '''<kuid>''' that will include your personal identity code, so it will become '''Your Content''' and can be found using the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> MY CONTENT </span> search option</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The original '''Payware''' session will not be altered or replaced by your new version</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you delete or disable the original '''DLC''' session or the original '''DLC''' route then your cloned session <span style="color: white; background-color: red; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> will NOT work </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>You are allowed to upload your edited clone of a '''Payware''' session to the '''DLS''' but it can only be used by other users who also have the same original (unedited) '''DLC Payware''' installed.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | =='''Using Surveyor'''== | + | =='''Cloning Using Surveyor'''== |
− | '''Routes''' and '''Sessions''' that have been loaded into '''Surveyor''' can be cloned using the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | '''Routes''' and '''Sessions''' that have been loaded into '''Surveyor''' can be cloned using the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Save As... </span> command from the '''Surveyor''' <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> System Menu </span><br> |
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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Enter a new name or edit the original name (as shown above) for your cloned route or session.<br> | Enter a new name or edit the original name (as shown above) for your cloned route or session.<br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><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> | + | <td>If the first option ([[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Save new route and session''') is selected then the '''Route will be cloned''' using your new or edited name. The '''Session will be also cloned''' using its original name but it will use the newly cloned Route as a '''dependency''' instead of the original Route. |
− | + | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>If the original route is '''Freeware''' (e.g. from the '''DLS''') and you do not want to keep it then it can be safely deleted, which will also delete the original session but the new cloned route and session will remain active on your system</td> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | </td> | + | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="background-color: yellow;"> If the original route is '''Payware''' (e.g. from the '''DLC''') then deleting or disabling it will disable your cloned route and session. When '''Payware''' is cloned it must remain active on your system for the clone to work. </span> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the second option ([[image:White_Select_Dot.png|link=]] '''Save new session''') is selected then only the '''Session will be cloned''' using your new or edited name (make sure that you change the "Default" to something else) but it will still use the original (uncloned) Route as a '''dependency''' - so it is vital that you '''DO NOT DELETE''' the original route. | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If the original session is '''Freeware''' then it can be safely deleted if you no longer need it</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="background-color: yellow;"> If the original session is '''Payware''' then deleting or disabling it will also disable your cloned session </span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table> | + | =='''Cloning Using Content Manager'''== |
+ | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> Select the Route or Session to Clone </span> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:RouteClone.png|link=|alt=Cloning a route]]</td> | <td>[[image:RouteClone.png|link=|alt=Cloning a route]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td colspan="2"> | <td colspan="2"> | ||
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<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>In '''Content Manager''' select the filter '''Routes & Sessions'''</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | </td> | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the route or session to be cloned</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>then either:-<br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:-</span><br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>from the '''Content Menu''' select '''Clone''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>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;"> D </span></span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td colspan="2"> | <td colspan="2"> | ||
----</td> | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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The newly cloned Route will be shown in '''Content Manager''' as a '''New Asset''' that is '''Open for Editing'''.<br> | The newly cloned Route will be shown in '''Content Manager''' as a '''New Asset''' that is '''Open for Editing'''.<br> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td colspan="2"> | <td colspan="2"> | ||
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<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>close the '''Task Window'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select the '''Open for Editing''' filter.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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[[image:RouteCloneNewAsset.png|link=|alt=New Asset]] | [[image:RouteCloneNewAsset.png|link=|alt=New Asset]] | ||
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
− | <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">& | + | [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> Rename the Clone (an Optional Step) </span> |
<br> | <br> | ||
You can give the cloned Route or Session a new name and a new description. Note that these changes will not appear until after the '''New Asset''' has been submitted.<br> | You can give the cloned Route or Session a new name and a new description. Note that these changes will not appear until after the '''New Asset''' has been submitted.<br> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff width=1000> |
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td colspan="2"> | <td colspan="2"> | ||
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<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | |
− | The config.txt file will open in your default text editor. You can then edit both the '''Title''' (username) and the '''Description''' of the Route or Session. | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> the '''New Asset'''</td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>select '''Open...'''</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select '''Edit Config File Text'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | The config.txt file will open in your default text editor. You can then edit both the '''Title''' (username) and the '''Description''' of the Route or Session<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>locate the line that starts with '''username'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>edit the text on that line between the '''Quote''' (") marks (but do not delete the quote marks) to change it to the new name of this Route/Session</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>locate the line that starts with '''description'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint7.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>edit the text on that line between the '''Quote''' (") marks (but do not delete the quote marks) to edit the description of this Route/Session</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint8.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>save (usually <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> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint9.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>exit the text editor</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">& | + | [[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]] <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> Submit the Clone (a Necessary Step) </span> |
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | < | + | <td>When submitted a cloned '''DLC''' Route or Session will be described as '''Payware, Modified''' while a cloned '''DLS''' Route or Session will be described as '''Modified'''</td> |
− | <td>When submitted a cloned '''DLC''' Route or Session will be described as '''Payware, Modified'''</td> | + | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff width=1000> |
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td colspan="2"> | <td colspan="2"> | ||
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<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | The '''New Asset''' entry will vanish from the '''Open for Editing''' display. Open the '''Content Manager''' filter '''Today''' to check that it has been correctly submitted. If you have renamed the clone | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span> on the '''New Asset'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>select '''Submit Edits'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | The '''New Asset''' entry will vanish from the '''Open for Editing''' display. Open the '''Content Manager''' filter '''Today''' to check that it has been correctly submitted. If you have renamed the clone then it should appear using its new name. | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | You can rename a cloned Route or a cloned Session in '''Surveyor''' but the clone would still have to be submitted in '''Content Manager''' first using its original name and then loaded into '''Surveyor'''. You would then have two Routes or Sessions with the same name to select from - one would be the original and the other the clone, and telling them apart may not be simple. You can use the '''Driver/Surveyor''' main screen <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700;">& | + | You can rename a cloned Route or a cloned Session in '''Surveyor''' but the clone would still have to be submitted in '''Content Manager''' first using its original name and then loaded into '''Surveyor'''. You would then have two Routes or Sessions with the same name to select from - one would be the original and the other the clone, and telling them apart may not be simple. You can use the '''Driver/Surveyor''' main screen <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> MY CONTENT </span> '''source filter''' to locate and load the correct cloned Route or Session because the clone will have your '''<kuid>''' code and not its original code. |
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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<td> | <td> | ||
Load the cloned Route or Session into '''Surveyor''', then | Load the cloned Route or Session into '''Surveyor''', then | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>to rename a route open the '''Edit''' menu and select '''Edit Route''', 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;"> E </span></span> - see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Editing a Route|Editing a Route]]''' above</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>to rename a session open the '''Edit''' menu and select '''Edit Session''', 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;"> R </span></span> - see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Editing a Session|Editing a Session]]''' above</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
Both will also allow you to edit the '''Name''' and '''Description''' of the cloned '''Route/Session'''. | Both will also allow you to edit the '''Name''' and '''Description''' of the cloned '''Route/Session'''. | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
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<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=729><span id="stepGames"></span>& | + | <td width=729><span id="stepGames"></span> </td> |
<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepCloning|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepCloning|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
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='''Saving and Loading Driver Games in Driver'''= | ='''Saving and Loading Driver Games in Driver'''= | ||
=='''Saving Driver Games'''== | =='''Saving Driver Games'''== | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | < | + | |
<td>'''Driver Games (sometimes called "Saved Games" or "Driver Sessions") are "Game States" saved while in Driver Mode'''</td> | <td>'''Driver Games (sometimes called "Saved Games" or "Driver Sessions") are "Game States" saved while in Driver Mode'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table width= | + | <table width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width= | + | <td width=845> |
'''Driver Games''' save the "state of play" in '''Driver''' - the position of consists, the commodities and levels in rolling stock and industries, the state of the Driver Command queues, Session Rules, clock time, etc. Once saved, the '''Driver Game''' can be loaded back into '''Driver''' to continue the play at the point where it was saved.<br> | '''Driver Games''' save the "state of play" in '''Driver''' - the position of consists, the commodities and levels in rolling stock and industries, the state of the Driver Command queues, Session Rules, clock time, etc. Once saved, the '''Driver Game''' can be loaded back into '''Driver''' to continue the play at the point where it was saved.<br> | ||
− | When you are in '''Driver''' select <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | When you are in '''Driver''' select <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Save </span> from the '''System Menu''' 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;"> S </span></span>.<br> |
− | This will display the '''Save Driver Session''' dialogue window showing the name of the current session with a date and time stamp (shown left below). If you | + | This will display the '''Save Driver Session''' dialogue window showing the name of the current session with a date and time stamp (shown left below). If you <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> pn the Tick then this will be the name used for the saved game. Alternatively, you could enter your own unique name (shown right below).<br> |
The space below the entered name will display any other saved driver games for that session. | The space below the entered name will display any other saved driver games for that session. | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
=='''Loading Driver Games'''== | =='''Loading Driver Games'''== | ||
− | Saved driver games will be shown with their sessions for a selected route. The section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]]& | + | Saved driver games will be shown with their sessions for a selected route. The section '''[[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] [[#Loading an Existing Session|Loading an Existing Session]]''' shows two different methods of displaying saved sessions and their driver games. <br> |
'''Method''' [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] will display '''ALL''' the saved sessions and driver games which may be a very long list.<br> | '''Method''' [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] will display '''ALL''' the saved sessions and driver games which may be a very long list.<br> | ||
'''Method''' [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] will display '''ALL''' the saved sessions and driver games for a selected route, which should be a much shorter list.<br> | '''Method''' [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] will display '''ALL''' the saved sessions and driver games for a selected route, which should be a much shorter list.<br> | ||
− | Using '''Method 2:''' select the route first and then click the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | Using '''Method 2:''' select the route first and then click the <span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> VIEW SESSIONS </span> button. This will display a list of thumbnails for all the sessions and driver games in that route.<br> |
[[image:DriverLoadDriverSession.png|link=|alt=Load Driver Game]]<br> | [[image:DriverLoadDriverSession.png|link=|alt=Load Driver Game]]<br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
<td>Where a route has multiple sessions and driver games they will all be shown by their thumbnails with no way of telling which driver games belong to which session.</td> | <td>Where a route has multiple sessions and driver games they will all be shown by their thumbnails with no way of telling which driver games belong to which session.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>It can also be difficult to tell which thumbnail is a session and which is a '''Driver Game''', especially if you have removed the date/time stamp '''Trainz''' automatically adds to the name of a '''Driver Game'''. A simple way to tell is to | + | <td>It can also be difficult to tell which thumbnail is a session and which is a '''Driver Game''', especially if you have removed the date/time stamp '''Trainz''' automatically adds to the name of a '''Driver Game'''. A simple way to tell is to <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on a thumbnail to see if the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> EDIT SESSION </span> button is still visible. If it is not, because driver games cannot be edited, then the thumbnail is for a '''Driver Game'''. |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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Where there is only one session in a route, the session will be the first thumbnail shown in the list followed by the driver games. Note that the session is selected by default.<br> | Where there is only one session in a route, the session will be the first thumbnail shown in the list followed by the driver games. Note that the session is selected by default.<br> | ||
− | Select (hightlight) the '''Driver Game''' you want to load and | + | Select (hightlight) the '''Driver Game''' you want to load and then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 15px;"> DRIVE SESSION </span> button.<br> |
[[image:DriverButtonsNoEdit.png|link=|alt=Driver Game]]<br> | [[image:DriverButtonsNoEdit.png|link=|alt=Driver Game]]<br> | ||
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This will load the '''Driver Game''', the session and the route into '''Driver'''.<br> | This will load the '''Driver Game''', the session and the route into '''Driver'''.<br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 width= | + | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 width=1000> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>& | + | <td> </td> |
<td> | <td> | ||
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=480>[[image:DriverLoadWarning.png|link=|alt=Warning assets have changed|480px]]</td> | <td width=480>[[image:DriverLoadWarning.png|link=|alt=Warning assets have changed|480px]]</td> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:-</span><br> |
− | <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <table> |
− | <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">& | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Cancel </span> - the '''Driver Game''' will NOT be loaded, <span style="font-weight:700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"> Ok </span> - load the '''Driver Game''' wirh the changes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
If the changes to the route or session have been:- | If the changes to the route or session have been:- | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>minor and non-operational, such as scenery assets (trees, buildings, etc) then the '''Driver Game''' can be safely loaded.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>more significant operational changes, such as triggers, trackmarks, active industries, consists, tracks, etc, then it may '''NOT''' be wise to load and run the '''Driver Game'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Only you can be the judge''' | + | '''Only you can be the judge but I would err on the side of caution''' |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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The '''Session''' will be saved with all the:- | The '''Session''' will be saved with all the:- | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>consists in their positions and states (stationary or moving) at the time of the save</td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>industries and rolling stock in their conditions (e.g. product levels) at the time of the save</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>switches in their state at the time of the save, and</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>session rules in their state (completed or not completed) at the time of the save</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=729><span id="stepDeleting"></span>& | + | <td width=729><span id="stepDeleting"></span> </td> |
<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepGames|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepGames|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
− | <td width=75>& | + | <td width=75> </td> |
<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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='''Deleting Routes and Sessions'''= | ='''Deleting Routes and Sessions'''= | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan"> |
− | + | <tr> | |
− | < | + | |
<td>'''Deleting a Session will delete that Session and its Driver Games (if any), not the Route it was created from or any other Sessions'''</td> | <td>'''Deleting a Session will delete that Session and its Driver Games (if any), not the Route it was created from or any other Sessions'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | |||
<td>'''Deleting a Driver Game will only delete that Driver Game, not the Route or Session it was created from or any other Driver Games'''</td> | <td>'''Deleting a Driver Game will only delete that Driver Game, not the Route or Session it was created from or any other Driver Games'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | All the '''Surveyor''' and '''Driver''' screens for loading routes and sessions have a <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 15px;">& | + | All the '''Surveyor''' and '''Driver''' screens for loading routes and sessions have a <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 15px;"> DELETE ... </span> button as an option.<br> |
<table bgcolor=#ff0000> | <table bgcolor=#ff0000> | ||
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<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc> | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>& | + | <td> </td> |
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span></td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td width=729><span id="bottom"></span>& | + | <td width=729><span id="bottom"></span> </td> |
<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> | ||
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepDeleting|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepDeleting|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td> | ||
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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> |
Revision as of 16:43, 1 May 2023
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22. This page is intended to provide you with an overview of the properties and features of Routes and Sessions when creating layouts for Trainz. More detailed descriptions of these various features plus instructions on getting you started with creating Routes and Sessions can be found in the Trainz Wiki How To Guides - links are provided at the end of this document.
Trainz Worlds
The virtual worlds that Trainz creates can be classified as:-
Routes are created in Surveyor and contain most (if not all) of what you will see in your virtual Trainz world. You can have many different routes, limited only by your storage space. Routes can be built to represent different geographical regions (real or imagined) and different periods of time (past, present, future). Routes also control the environment settings in your virtual world, such as your geographic location and altitude, the season of the year, lighting conditions and the weather. Routes can have:-
Sessions are also created in Surveyor but are designed to be run in Driver. Sessions contain the instructions that will control your trains when they are operating in automatic or "AI" mode in your route. They also control the goods your trains will carry, load and unload at industries along the way, regardless of whether you are driving them manually or using the AI. You can create different sessions for different aspects of your railway - freight, passenger, shunting or a mixture - or for different seasons of the year or times of the day. Sessions are where you can program the behaviour of objects in your virtual Trainz world. A session can also contain scenery items that are specific to a particular railway operation, season of the year or time of day that will only appear in that specific session. Sessions also control the environment settings in your virtual world, such as lighting conditions and the weather. Sessions can have:-
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What is a Route?
A route (also known as a "Layout") consists of most of what you will see on the screen when using Surveyor and Driver. Things such as the landform or terrain, most (if not all) of the scenery items, the ground textures, the effect layers (TurfFX and Clutter), plus some "environmental" features.
A route consists of two parts:-
- Route Data and
- Route Layers.
When you save a Route, all the items in the Route Data and Route Layers will be saved |
Route Data:
The Route Data stores all those features that are painted into a layout using a brush tool and all the Environmental Data including the World Origin (latitude, longitude, altitude) |
This covers all those visual elements that are "painted" in Surveyor with a brush tool and all the Environmental features.
Route Data consists of:-
Landforms (Terrain) - baseboards and ground height | |
Water height and spread | |
Ground Textures including the grid pattern which is a texture | |
TurfFX, Clutter and Water - found in the Effects Layers | |
Environmental Settings - World Origin (latitude, longitude, altitude), Water Surface (rough/calm/etc), Snow Altitude, Lighting (sun, ambient and water colours), Sky (clouds), Road Traffic (on/off), Date (day, month), Wind strength, Fog level, Weather (rain/fine/snow), Brightness level. You must edit and save the route for these settings to become part of the Route Data - see the Trainz Wiki page How to Use the Environment Tools for more details. |
Route Layers:
Route Layers are used to hold the scenery assets that you want to appear in all sessions created for the route |
All scenery assets are held in layers. Route Layers give you a way of organising or grouping the assets displayed in your route.
Track and Track Objects (such as signals, switches, bridges, tunnels, speed signs, etc) | |
Most (or all) scenery items (e.g. buildings, trees, rocks, active industries/stations) and scenery splines (e.g. roads, fences, etc) | |
Rolling Stock (including locos) - Note: It is strongly recommended that all rolling stock be placed into a Session Layer | |
Lineside and Fixed Cameras | |
Trackmarks, Triggers, Direction and Priority Marks |
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A detailed description of Layers can be found on the Trainz Wiki Page How to Use Layers |
Loading (and Creating) a Route
The Main Menu screen is shown below. The first option (shown highlighted in the image) opens Driver/Surveyor with all its options including loading and creating a route.
In Driver/Surveyor a strip of thumbnails for all the installed Routes will be shown at the base of the screen. The strip will scroll horizontally if there are too many to display. Just move the mouse pointer onto any thumbnail to reveal the scroll bar device.
A Left Click on the MAIN MENU button will take you back to the starting or main screen.
A Left Click on the Sort By A-Z button (top right of the image above) will give you a drop down menu of sorting options for the thumbnail list.
A Left Click on the button (top right of the image above) will expand the thumbnail list to fill the screen - Left Click it again to return the thumbnails to the strip at the bottom of the screen.
The thumbnail images are colour coded.
Payware on DLC | Must be purchased and downloaded, but some may be free - depending on your membership options. If you click a thumbnail with this colour a DOWNLOAD button will appear on the bottom right of the screen. If a price is included in the button then that is the purchase price (in $US) | |
Payware installed | Already installed from the DLC. DLC items cannot be deleted. To remove them use the Uninstall option in the Content Store from the Launcher. You can reinstall them later without any additional cost | |
Installed | Downloaded from the Download Station (DLS) or created by you. This includes any cloned DLC Routes and Sessions (see Cloning a Route/Session below) | |
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Multiplayer | For simultaneous development by multiple players. Special conditions apply |
Creating a New Route
On the Driver/Surveyor screen the route options are shown as a set of buttons at the bottom of the screen.
In Surveyor Classic (S10)
in Surveyor Classic (also known as S10), which is supplied with TRS19 and TRS22 and is an option in Trainz Plus, Left Click CREATE ROUTE . This will start Trainz Surveyor and open the New Route Dialogue Window.
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It is strongly advised that you enter some details before you click the tick icon to create the new route. This will save you time and effort later and you can always change the details later.
Route name: | Enter a name for your new Route (keep it simple) |
Session name: | Enter a name for your Session (again keep it simple) - see Notes: below |
Geographical region: | Select a region from the drop down list |
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When you Left Click on the icon at the bottom right of the New Route window the route will be created with a single flat baseboard. A Left Click on the x (on the top right) will close the window and cancel the data entry. You will be moved straight into the Surveyor World View screen.
In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)
In Surveyor 2.0 (also known as S20), which is supplied with Trainz Plus and TRS22 for those who also have Trainz Plus, Left Click CREATE ROUTE . This will start Trainz Surveyor and move straight into the Surveyor World View screen. If you wish to edit any of the Route settings then open the Route Editor from the Main Menu or press Ctrl + E . |
The Surveyor World View
Depending on the Route Editor settings and the version of Trainz you are using, you may see the following (shown below right but without the added yellow and white labels and descriptive objects).
In Surveyor Classic (S10)In Surveyor Classic the baseboards are controlled using the Topology Tools. To open the tools fly-out either Left Click the Topology Tool Tab or press the F1 key. |
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Add New Baseboard - Left Click (it will stay active until another button is clicked) and then Left Click in a blank area outside the baseboard to add a new baseboard in that position. Each click will add a new baseboard at the same altitude as the first | |||||||
Delete Baseboard - Left Click (it will stay active until another button is clicked) and then Left Click anywhere on a baseboard to delete that baseboard. You will get a warning dialogue window - you CANNOT undo this operation to restore a deleted baseboard | |||||||
Grid Size - a pop-out menu will give you a choice of 10m (the default) and 5m. This sets the resolution of the baseboard. It does not alter the size of the yellow grid squares which will always stay at 10m x 10m.
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Advanced - this will open another window in the Topology Tab that will allow you to select a grey scale bit map image to set the height of each grid |
In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)
In Surveyor 2.0 there is no separate Topology Tools fly-out. A single Tools Palette replaces all the separate tools "fly-outs" found in the original Surveyor Classic.
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The Marquee area, shown with a green border in the image below right, shows the positions where 3 new baseboards will be created to add to the existing baseboard. The Marquee area has a Context Tool icon as shown in the image. | |||
Left Click on the Context Tool icon or press the T key to open up the Marquee Context Menu. |
The Key Marquee Baseboard Operations, as shown in the Marquee Context Menu above, are:- | ||
Set Marquee to Brush Height - to create new baseboards in the selected area. The Brush Height is the value stored in the Height setting in the Tool Options palette. This value will be used to set the height of the new baseboards. Any part of the initial baseboard that is covered by the marquee will also have its height set to the brush height | ||
Convert Baseboards to - a pop-out menu will give two options, 5m Grid or 10m Grid. Selecting one of the options will create the new baseboards in the selected resolution. This tool is also used to convert existing baseboards from one resolution to the other | ||
Delete Baseboards in Marquee - to delete the selected baseboards. The Undo command Ctrl + Z will restore the deleted baseboards |
Loading an Existing Route
You must first find and select the route to load from those already installed. At the top of the Driver/Surveyor screen the route search options are shown as a set of buttons.
Type: | ROUTES is the default selection. No need to change this. |
Source: | PURCHASED is the default selection, Click and change to MY CONTENT for a route you have created (or already modified) or to INSTALLED for one you have downloaded from the DLS. |
Region: | ALL is the default selection. You can select a particular geographic region if required and IF the route had a geographic region set when it was created. |
Search: | You can narrow down the list of routes by typing the first few letters of its name (e.g. SA) as shown in the image above. |
This will produce a display of thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
Left Click on the thumbnail for the route you want to load, then Left Click on the EDIT ROUTE button to load the route into Surveyor.
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Loading a Route Into Surveyor From Content Manager
Trainz provides a shortcut that allows you to load an existing route directly into Surveyor for editing from Content Manager.
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Loading After an Unexpected Shutdown
If you select a route for loading after an unexpected shutdown of Trainz then any route (or route and session) that was open and running in Trainz Surveyor or Driver will be left marked as Open for Edit. When you attempt to load this route into Surveyor or Driver you will see a message listing the route and session (if any) that were affected.
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The message is saying that the assets in the list may have been changed since the last time you loaded them and exited Trainz normally. For example if you had been editing the route and/or session and had experienced a crash to the desktop or had used Windows Task Manager to terminate the program.
The options you will see are:-
Use changes | Use the edited/changed versions that are in the open database assets - there is a possibility that they may have been damaged during the shutdown and may be corrupted | |
Revert changes | Ignore the edited/changed versions and load the previous versions instead | |
Cancel | Cancel the Load and return to the Surveyor/Driver menu screen |
You could also use the Content Manager program (select Manage Content from the Trainz Launcher) to Submit the open route or route and session assets. This has the risk of replacing the last good copy of that asset or assets with a possibly faulty copy.
Editing a Route
When a Route is loaded or a new Route is created all the assets you add will be automatically placed into a Route Layer |
When you create a new route (with or without a named session), or load an existing route without a session, and start adding scenery assets they will automatically be placed into a Route Layer. See How to Use Layers for more details.
Any ground textures, water, effect layers (turfFX and clutter) you add, or terrain changes (including new baseboards) you make, will be added to the Route Data.
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You can edit the Route Characteristics at any time by selecting the Edit Route command from the Edit menu or simply pressing Ctrl + E . |
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You can edit the Environment Controls of a Route by selecting the Edit Environment command from the Edit Menu. |
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Effect Layers
The Effect Layers tool allows you to add, remove and edit the special ground effect layers |
Effect Layers contain:-
TurfFX - 3D animated grasses including crops (e.g. wheat) ‡ | |
Clutter - rocks, stones, small clumps of plants (grasses, flowers, etc) | |
Water - (in the latest versions of Trainz only) a layer of water that covers the entire route but its height can be set to different values to be hidden or revealed throughout the route. It is possible to set a slope on the water (perfect for a water skiing scene 😀) |
‡ TurfFX Effect is hardware dependent and requires an Nvidia graphics card. TurfFX is an Nvidia software product and is not from N3V.
Merging Routes
Two (or more) separate routes can be joined together (merged) to create a new route |
There are some important restrictions on the merging of two routes:-
Payware (DLC) routes cannot be merged with Freeware (DLS) or other Payware routes | |
The Session Data and Session Layers in the first route can be saved in the merger, if required, but those in the other route are not | |
There may be a significant height difference between the two routes and this may not be easy to overcome | |
The orientation of the two routes (East-West or North-South) cannot be changed (it is possible but will usually require a lot of time, effort and patience) |
A detailed description of the process of Merging Routes can be found on the Trainz Wiki Page How to Merge Routes |
What is a Session?
A Session is always a part of an existing Route - you cannot have a Session that does not belong to a Route |
If you create a Route without a Session then ALL the active industries and rolling stock, time, environmental conditions, etc, will revert to their original (default) values. There will be no AI drivers and drivers will have a very limited set of available commands for manual driving |
In general, while a route provides the physical structures (or "hardware"), a session provides the services (or "software"). While you can easily have a route without a session, it could be a very limited (or even a boring) experience.
A single route can have multiple sessions, or none, but a session must always belong to a route. To put it into Trainz terminology, a session has a route as a dependency.
A session consists of two parts:-
- Session Data and
- Session Layers.
When you save a Session, all the items in the Session Data and Session Layers will be saved |
Session Data:
Session Data are often the "invisibles" that control the operation of a session. Session rules, driver orders and loco assignments, commodities (loaded, unloaded and carried) and most of the Environmental Settings are examples of Session Data.
Session Data contains:-
Drivers (names, AI commands and assigned locos) | |
Driver Commands - those available for AI and manual driving | |
Session Rules | |
Industry Settings (commodities consumed and produced) | |
Consist Settings (commodities carried) | |
Consist Locations - this is stored in the session even if the consists are placed in the route | |
Switch Settings (left/right) - but the default switch direction is stored in the route | |
Environmental Settings - Water Surface (rough/calm/etc), Snow Altitude, Lighting (sun, ambient and water colours), Sky (clouds), Road Traffic (on/off), Date (day, month), Wind strength, Fog level, Weather (rain/fine/snow), Brightness level. You must edit and save the session for these settings to become part of the Session Data - see How to Use Environment Tools for more details. If both a route and a session have saved Environmental Settings, which do not have to be the same, then those in the session will be used. If the session does not have any saved Environmental Settings then those in the route will be used Session Layers: |
Session Layers are used to hold the scenery assets that you want to only appear in that particular Session and not in all Sessions. They can be left empty and the Route Layers can contain all the scenery assets |
Session Layers give you a way of organising or grouping the assets displayed in your session.
Session Layers can contain:-
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A detailed description of Layers can be found on the Trainz Wiki Page How to Use Layers |
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Loading (and Creating) a Session
Creating a New Session
To create a new Session you must first create a new Route or identify an existing Route |
A new session can be created in two ways:-
Method Automatically When a New Route is Created | |||||||||
Follow the steps shown in the section Creating a New Route above by entering:-
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The first step is to locate (but not load) the route as described in the section Loading an Existing Route above. Once you have selected the route from its thumbnail, Left Click on the VIEW SESSIONS button.
Then Left Click on the CREATE SESSION button. If no other session exists for this route then this will be the only choice available to you.
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Both methods will load the route into Surveyor and create a new session with all its values/parameters set at default levels.
Loading an Existing Session
There are two different ways to load existing sessions into Surveyor.
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The easiest way to load an existing session is to use the search tools at the top of the Driver/Surveyor screen.
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This will produce a list of session thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. As with the route thumbnails, the list can be scrolled horizontally.
The same colour coding system used in the route thumbnails also applies to session thumbnails.
Payware on DLC | Must be purchased and downloaded, but some may be free - depending on your membership options. If you Left Click on a thumbnail with this colour a DOWNLOAD button will appear on the bottom right of the screen. If a price is included in the button then that is the purchase price (in $US) | |
Payware installed | Already installed from the DLC. DLC items cannot be deleted. To remove them use the Uninstall option in the Content Store from the Launcher. You can reinstall them later without any additional cost | |
Installed | Downloaded from the Download Station (DLS) or created by you. This includes any cloned DLC Routes and Sessions (see Cloning a Route/Session below) | |
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Left Click on the thumbnail for the session you want to load and then Left Click on the EDIT SESSION button. This will load BOTH the route and the session into Surveyor.
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Select the route as described in the section Loading an Existing Route above. Then Left Click on the VIEW SESSIONS button.
This will display a list of thumbnails for all the sessions in that route. Select the session thumbnail you need and then Left Click on the EDIT SESSION button.
Again, both the selected route and its session will be loaded into Surveyor. |
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Loading a Session Into Surveyor From Content Manager
Trainz provides a shortcut that allows you to load an existing session directly into Surveyor for editing from Content Manager.
Both the route and the session will be loaded into Surveyor for editing. |
Loading a Session into Driver From Surveyor
To start Driver simply select a session as described above in Loading an Existing Session and Left Click on the DRIVE SESSION button.
This will load both the session and the route into Driver.
You can save your "game play" in Driver at anytime. See Saving and Loading Sessions in Driver below.
Loading a Session into Driver From Content Manager
Trainz provides a shortcut that allows you to load an existing session directly into Driver from Content Manager.
The session and its parent route will be loaded into Driver and the simulation will be started. |
Editing a Session
When a Session is loaded into Surveyor or a new Session is created for an existing Route, all the assets you add will be automatically placed into a Session Layer |
When you create a new session, or load an existing session, and start adding scenery assets in Surveyor they will automatically be placed into a Session Layer. See the Trainz Wiki Page How to Use Layers for more details.
Any changes made to the Session Rules (including drivers and their commands), the Environment Tools, Industry or Rolling Stock settings, will be added to the Session Data.
There are also other changes that will be added to the Session Data.
You can edit the Session Characteristics at any time by selecting the Edit Session command from the Edit Menu or by simply pressing Ctrl + R . |
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You can edit the Environment Controls of a Session by selecting the Edit Environment command from the Edit Menu. |
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Saving a Route and a Session
Routes and Sessions are saved from the System Menu on the Surveyor screen.
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Saving a New Route and Session
If you have created a new route and select Save or Save As..., then you will be presented with the following Save Route Dialogue Windows.
In both cases the name of the route that was entered when it was created will be shown and you can change the name, even in the Save option. However, there is no option in either case to change the name of the created session because the other options have been greyed out and cannot be selected. |
Saving an Existing Route
If you have loaded the route only and not the session and HAVE NOT edited any Session Data or Session Layers, then selecting Save will produce the following Save Route Dialogue Window.
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If you have loaded the route only and not the session and HAVE edited Session Data or Session Layers, then selecting Save will produce the following Save Route Dialogue Window.
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Saving an Existing Route and Session
If you have loaded a route and a session and have edited the route or the route and the session then selecting Save will produce the following Save Route Dialogue Window.
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If you have loaded a route and a session and have edited the session (Data or Layers) only and not the route, or have already saved the route but not the session, then selecting Save will produce the following Save Session Dialogue Window.
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Saving a Route and Session Using the UDS
The UDS feature is available in TRS19 Platinum Edition, Trainz Plus and TRS22 only |
The UDS (Unified Driver Surveyor) Interface allows you to quickly switch from Driver to Surveyor and back to Driver again without having to restart the session from the beginning. You can edit a route and session while in Surveyor and then switch back to Driver to continue the session where you left it.
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Most of the problems users seem to be experiencing with the UDS, judging from the posts in the Trainz Forums, is when saving their edited session before switching back into Driver mode.
Using Driver Mode involves driving consists (either manually or through the AI) and activating rules. These will change the Session Data |
Overwriting the Session will save any changes to the consist locations and the Session Rules and will destroy the previous saved Session |
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When you are in Driver Mode at least one of the consists will probably be moving. Some of the Session Rules may have already been completed while others may still be running or waiting for events (e.g. triggers to be activated). If, after switching to Surveyor Mode, you then choose to save using the Overwrite existing session option then you will be replacing your original starting session with a new one with the consists saved in their new positions and the Session Rules saved in their new states. So when you later load and restart the session things will not be the same as they were in the original or starting session.
Unless you have a particular reason for overwriting the original Session then the recommended save options are:-
Option Do not save session | |
Tick the box Do not save session. This will only save the route using its existing name. This will save any edits that you have made to the route but not to the session. |
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Option Create new session | |
Tick the box Create new session. This will save the route using its existing name. It will also save the session using a new name you enter in the text box below the option (Stage 3 in the example shown). The original session will not be altered. This is useful when you want to test out changes to consists, industry settings, Rules, driver commands, etc but do not want to destroy the original session. |
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If you have have NOT edited anything while in Surveyor and select Save then you will be shown the Save Driver Session dialogue window to save the session in its current state as a Driver Game (also called a Game or Driver Game). This is exactly the same as pressing Ctrl + S while in Driver.
The Driver Game will appear in the Select Session menu for the route. Loading it will resume Driver at the point where it was saved.
Exiting Surveyor
If you exit Surveyor after editing without saving then you will be prompted to Save. |
Unsaved Route | Unsaved Session |
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Don't Save will exit Surveyor without saving. Any changes you have made will be lost. | |
Save will exit Surveyor after saving. You will be prompted to select what to save as described in the section Saving a Route and a Session above | |
Cancel will cancel the save command and return you to Surveyor. |
Cloning a Route/Session
A Clone is an exact or duplicate copy of an asset. Some Payware routes and sessions cannot be cloned |
Cloned routes and sessions can be edited and saved as Your Content |
Cloning a Route or a Session allows you to work on a duplicate copy of the original. All changes that you make will be saved in the cloned copy leaving the original copy unchanged.
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Cloning Using Surveyor
Routes and Sessions that have been loaded into Surveyor can be cloned using the Save As... command from the Surveyor System Menu
Enter a new name or edit the original name (as shown above) for your cloned route or session.
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Cloning Using Content Manager
Select the Route or Session to Clone
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A Task Window will open to display the result.
In the image above the original Route has been cloned and given a new <kuid> value.
The newly cloned Route will be shown in Content Manager as a New Asset that is Open for Editing.
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Rename the Clone (an Optional Step)
You can give the cloned Route or Session a new name and a new description. Note that these changes will not appear until after the New Asset has been submitted.
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The config.txt file will open in your default text editor. You can then edit both the Title (username) and the Description of the Route or Session
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When submitted a cloned DLC Route or Session will be described as Payware, Modified while a cloned DLS Route or Session will be described as Modified |
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The New Asset entry will vanish from the Open for Editing display. Open the Content Manager filter Today to check that it has been correctly submitted. If you have renamed the clone then it should appear using its new name. |
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Saving and Loading Driver Games in Driver
Saving Driver Games
Driver Games (sometimes called "Saved Games" or "Driver Sessions") are "Game States" saved while in Driver Mode |
Driver Games save the "state of play" in Driver - the position of consists, the commodities and levels in rolling stock and industries, the state of the Driver Command queues, Session Rules, clock time, etc. Once saved, the Driver Game can be loaded back into Driver to continue the play at the point where it was saved. When you are in Driver select Save from the System Menu or press Ctrl + S . This will display the Save Driver Session dialogue window showing the name of the current session with a date and time stamp (shown left below). If you Left Click pn the Tick then this will be the name used for the saved game. Alternatively, you could enter your own unique name (shown right below). The space below the entered name will display any other saved driver games for that session. |
Loading Driver Games
Saved driver games will be shown with their sessions for a selected route. The section Loading an Existing Session shows two different methods of displaying saved sessions and their driver games.
Method will display ALL the saved sessions and driver games which may be a very long list.
Method will display ALL the saved sessions and driver games for a selected route, which should be a much shorter list.
Using Method 2: select the route first and then click the VIEW SESSIONS button. This will display a list of thumbnails for all the sessions and driver games in that route.
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Where there is only one session in a route, the session will be the first thumbnail shown in the list followed by the driver games. Note that the session is selected by default.
Select (hightlight) the Driver Game you want to load and then Left Click on the DRIVE SESSION button.
This will load the Driver Game, the session and the route into Driver.
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Editing Driver Games
It is possible to load and edit a saved Driver Game in versions of Trainz that have the UDS (Unified Driver Surveyor) interface - these versions are TRS19 Platinum, Trainz Plus and TRS22. However, when you save your edit, it will NOT be saved as an update to the loaded Driver Game. Instead it will be saved as a Session. You can select to create a new session or to overwrite the original session.
The Session will be saved with all the:-
consists in their positions and states (stationary or moving) at the time of the save | |
industries and rolling stock in their conditions (e.g. product levels) at the time of the save | |
switches in their state at the time of the save, and | |
session rules in their state (completed or not completed) at the time of the save |
Deleting Routes and Sessions
Deleting a Session will delete that Session and its Driver Games (if any), not the Route it was created from or any other Sessions |
Deleting a Driver Game will only delete that Driver Game, not the Route or Session it was created from or any other Driver Games |
All the Surveyor and Driver screens for loading routes and sessions have a DELETE ... button as an option.
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If you need a more selective way of deleting routes, sessions and driver games, then use Content Manager from the Trainz Launch Screen. Select the Filter Routes & Sessions.
The Type column will identify each entry as a route, session or Misc. Misc in this case means a saved Driver Game.
You can delete routes and/or sessions individually but if you delete a route by itself then its dependant sessions and driver games will be shown as faulty with Missing dependencies. Likewise, if you delete a session by itself then its dependant driver games will be shown as faulty with Missing dependencies.
Trainz Wiki
Route and Session Building Guides |
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More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz |
This page was created by Trainz user pware in September 2021 and was last updated as shown below.