How to Manage Filters and Picklists
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− | <td>All '''Content Search Filter''' and '''Picklist''' tasks are conducted through the ''' | + | <td>All '''Content Search Filter''' and '''Picklist''' tasks are conducted through the '''Filter Palette''' in '''Surveyor 2.0'''</td> |
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− | <td>In the '''Filter Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Asset Type''' | + | <td>In the '''Filter Palette''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Asset Type''' drop down box (showing '''Ground Textures''' in the image on the left) or on the double arrowhead as shown on its right to open up its lists of filters.<br> |
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The currently selected '''Asset Type''' (e.g. '''Ground Textures'''), '''Search Filter''' or '''Picklist''' will have a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] in front of its name in the drop down list.</td> | The currently selected '''Asset Type''' (e.g. '''Ground Textures'''), '''Search Filter''' or '''Picklist''' will have a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] in front of its name in the drop down list.</td> | ||
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− | ... and type the text '''barn''' (UPPER/lower case is not important) into the search text entry box. This will filter all the assets to only show those that are '''Scenery (non-spline) Objects''' and have the text "'''barn'''" in their names or descriptions.<br> | + | ... and type the text '''barn''' (UPPER/lower case is not important) into the search text entry box. This will filter all the assets to only show those that are '''Scenery (non-spline) Objects''' and have the text "'''barn'''" in their names or descriptions. |
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+ | <td>If the assets you want to select are from two or more different asset types, for example if you are creating a '''Picklist''' of commonly used '''Track''' and '''Track Objects''', then open the drop down list below the row of icons and select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> All Content </span></td> | ||
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<td>select an asset or object that will be added to the Picklist by using one of two methods below:- | <td>select an asset or object that will be added to the Picklist by using one of two methods below:- | ||
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add an asset from the '''Assets Palette''' to a Picklist:- | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add an asset from the '''Assets Palette''' to a Picklist:- | ||
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<td>Find the asset in the '''Asset Palette''' list of assets - you can use the '''Content Search Filters''' or another '''Picklist''' to help narrow the search. | <td>Find the asset in the '''Asset Palette''' list of assets - you can use the '''Content Search Filters''' or another '''Picklist''' to help narrow the search. | ||
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<td>'''For example:''' To display all scenery objects that have the text '''dairy barn''' in their names or descriptions, select one or both of:- | <td>'''For example:''' To display all scenery objects that have the text '''dairy barn''' in their names or descriptions, select one or both of:- | ||
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<td>'''Scenery Object Type:-''' | <td>'''Scenery Object Type:-''' | ||
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<td>type a text string (e.g. '''dairy barn''') ('''UPPER/lower case''' is not important) into the search text entry box.</td> | <td>type a text string (e.g. '''dairy barn''') ('''UPPER/lower case''' is not important) into the search text entry box.</td> | ||
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+ | <td>If the assets you want to select are from two or more different asset types, for example if you are creating a '''Picklist''' of commonly used '''Track''' and '''Track Objects''', then open the drop down list below the row of icons and select the option <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> All Content </span></td> | ||
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<td>There is no need to save your edits. The picklist will be automatically updated after each change</td> | <td>There is no need to save your edits. The picklist will be automatically updated after each change</td> | ||
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Revision as of 13:45, 16 August 2024
The information in this Wiki Page applies to Trainz Plus and TRS22. It describes how to use, create and edit Search Filters and Picklists.
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Using Existing Search Filters and Picklists |
In Surveyor Classic |
Surveyor Classic, sometimes referred to as Surveyor 1.0, is supplied in all versions of Trainz |
Steps: To use existing filters and Picklists in Surveyor Classic:- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
from the Surveyor Classic screen press Ctrl + Shift + F to open the Content Search Filter
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select from the following methods to search the assets:-
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In Surveyor 2.0Using Existing Search Filters and Picklists |
Surveyor 2.0 is available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum only | |
All Content Search Filter and Picklist tasks are conducted through the Filter Palette in Surveyor 2.0 | |
The Content Search Filters used in Surveyor 2.0 are created using Content Manager |
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In Content ManagerUsing Existing Search Filters and Picklists |
Content Manager is the asset management program that is supplied with all versions of Trainz |
Steps: To use existing filters and Picklists in Content Manager:- | ||||||||||||||||||
from the Trainz Launcher select Manage Content | ||||||||||||||||||
in Content Manager open the Filter drop down box
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to use a filter or Picklist Left Click on its name in the list. For example:-
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Creating New Search Filters and Picklists |
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In Surveyor ClassicCreating New Search Filters and Picklists |
Surveyor Classic, sometimes referred to as Surveyor 1.0, is supplied in all versions of Trainz |
Content Search Filters created in Surveyor Classic can only be used in Surveyor Classic | |
Picklists created in Surveyor Classic can be used and edited in Surveyor 2.0 and Content Manager |
Steps: To create filters and Picklists in Surveyor Classic:- | ||||||||||||||
from the Surveyor Classic screen press Ctrl + Shift + F to open the Content Search Filter
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select from the following methods to create the new search filter or Picklist:-
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Creating New Search Filters
Surveyor 2.0 is available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum only |
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Optional Steps: Choose combinations of the following options:- |
Filter Actions: At the top of the Filter Palette is a Filter Action drop-down menu that controls how the search filters are applied to your visible Trainz World
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Filter Selection: The row of Asset Icons and the Drop Down Menu below it identify the type of assets that will be shown in the filtered list
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Text Selection: In the Assets Palette the Search box allows you to enter a string of text characters that will be used to search the asset names and their descriptions for a match. Those assets that return a positive match, together with a positive asset type, if one has been set, will be shown in the filtered list
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If they are not already on the screen, open the Filter Palette, Assets Palette and the Info Palette. They can be found in the Window Menu from the menu icons at the top of the screen - see the Wiki Page How to Use S20 Palettes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
select an asset or object that will be added to the new (yet to be created) Picklist. You cannot create an empty Picklist
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In Content Manager |
Content Manager is the asset management program that is supplied with all versions of Trainz |
Creating New Search Filters
Content Search Filters created here can be used in Surveyor 2.0 asset searches |
Steps: To create filters and Picklists in Content Manager:- | |||||||||||||||||||||||
from the Trainz Launcher select Manage Content | |||||||||||||||||||||||
the Default preset Filter is named Installed which shows all the assets installed in your copy of Trainz. Left Click on the Filter drop down menu box.
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Save the new Content Search Filter. Left Click on the Save button above the filter lines, then:-
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Creating New Picklists |
New Picklists are created in Content Manager by using a Content Search Filter to display the assets that you want to add to the new Picklist |
Steps: To create Picklists in Content Manager:- | |||||||||||
from the Trainz Launcher select Manage Content | |||||||||||
select an existing Content Search Filter or Picklist or create a new one that will display at least some of the assets that you want to add to the Picklist. You can change your selected filter or Picklist at any time during the process | |||||||||||
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Editing Search Filters and Picklists |
In Surveyor ClassicEditing Search Filters |
Surveyor Classic, sometimes referred to as Surveyor 1.0, is supplied in all versions of Trainz |
Steps: To edit existing search filters in Surveyor Classic:- | ||||||||||
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To Delete a filter, select the last option Delete a Filter from the popout menu then select the name of the filter to be deleted
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Editing Picklists |
Steps: To edit existing Picklists in Surveyor Classic:- | |
from the Surveyor Classic screen press Ctrl + Shift + F to open the Content Search Filter | |
Left Click on the Down Arrowhead icon to the right of the title Pick list as shown in the image to list optins |
To Delete a Picklist, select the last option Delete pick list from the first popout menu then select the name of the Picklist to be deleted
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To Edit a Picklist Left Click on Change pick list > in the first popup menu and on its name (for example Railroad Workers ) in the second popup menu to load it into the Content Search Filter window.
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In Surveyor 2.0Editing Search Filters and Picklists |
Surveyor 2.0 is available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum only | |
All Content Search Filter and Picklist tasks are conducted through the Assets Palette in Surveyor 2.0 | |
The Content Search Filters used in Surveyor 2.0 are created using Content Manager |
Steps: To edit filters and Picklists in Surveyor 2.0:- | |
If they are not already on the screen, open the Filter Palette and the Assets Palette. Both can be found in the Window Menu from the menu icons at the top of the screen - see the Wiki Page How to Use S20 Palettes |
In the Filter Palette Left Click on the Content Drop Down box (showing Ground Textures in the image) or on the double arrowhead as shown on its right to open up its lists of filters and Picklists
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Editing Search Filters |
Steps: To edit the Content Search Filter instructions:- Using the list of Content Search Filters and Picklist from opening the Edit Filters and Picklists... described above:- |
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This will display Data Fields and Data Values for the the selected Content Search Filter
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In Content ManagerEditing Search Filters and Picklists |
Content Manager is the asset management program that is supplied with all versions of Trainz |
Steps: To edit Content Search Filters and Picklists in Content Manager:- | |||||
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The Editing options available are:-
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Editing Search Filters |
Steps: To edit the Content Search Filter instructions:- Using the list of Content Search Filters and Picklist from opening the Edit Filters and Picklists... described above:- |
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This will display Data Fields and Data Values for the the selected Content Search Filter
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Adding Assets
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you can optionally use a Content Search Filter to narrow down the list of displayed assets to make the selection of new assets easier. Left Click on the Filter boz and select a suitable Content Search Filter or construct a Custom filter manually. You can change the filter at any time during the process. For example:-
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Left Click on the Filter boz and select a Picklist to be edited | ||||||||||||||||||
Right Click on the asset to be removed, OR select multiple assets:- To select multiple assets:-
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