How to Use Track Direction Markers
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+ | =='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''== | ||
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+ | =='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== | ||
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+ | <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Setting the Direction Marker </span><br> | ||
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+ | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:- | ||
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+ | <td width=250 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''Left''' mouse click the '''Track Mesh Filter''' icon<br> | ||
+ | [[image:TrackMeshFilter.png|link=|alt=Track mesh]] | ||
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+ | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
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+ | <td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] '''Left''' mouse click the '''Content Drop-down Box'''<br> | ||
+ | [[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br> | ||
+ | Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | ||
+ | [[image:FilterSelectTrackType.png|link=|alt=Track Objects]] | ||
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+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2> | ||
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+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=396 cellpadding=2> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span><br> | ||
+ | If you already have a '''Direction Marker''' in your route then select the '''Eyedropper Tool''' in the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> R </span> key). Then '''Left''' click on the existing '''Direction Marker''' object. This will instantly select the '''Direction Marker''' in the filter list.<br> | ||
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+ | Then jump straight down to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] below'''.</td> | ||
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+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] To narrow down the filter list, type "mark" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FilterSelectSearch.png|link=|alt=Text search]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><br>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]] This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "mark" in the filter list.<br> | ||
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+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FilterSelectDirectionMark.png|link=|alt=Filtered list]]</td> | ||
+ | <td valign="middle">[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] Select the item '''AI Routing Direction Marker'''.<br> | ||
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+ | If you are not sure if this is the asset you want, then '''double-click''' on its name to bring up its image and description.</td> | ||
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+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
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+ | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Direction Marker''' on the track.<br> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DirectionmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add direction marker]]<br><br> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you need to rotate the '''Direction Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:- | ||
+ | # click on its '''Context Tool''' (see below - or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) | ||
+ | # from the popup menu select '''Rotate Trackside'''</td> | ||
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+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
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+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
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+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | # Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> E </span> key) from the '''Tools Palette''' | ||
+ | # '''Left''' mouse click on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Direction Marker''' | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | The '''Direction Marker''' can be easily moved if needed - see below. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
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+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
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+ | </table><br> | ||
+ | [[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]] | ||
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+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set the Direction Marker Properties </span><br> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DirectionmarkAdjust_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Name the Direction Marker</span><br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | # '''Left''' mouse click on the '''Context Tool''' ([[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key) to open up the object property and control menu | ||
+ | # '''Left''' mouse click on '''Edit Properties''' | ||
+ | # Enter a name for the '''Direction Marker''' | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | A name for the '''Direction Marker''' is not necessary for the operation of Sessions | ||
+ | </td> | ||
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+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
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+ | </table> | ||
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+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Move the Track Mark Along the Track</span><br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
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+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
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+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | # '''Left''' mouse click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Direction Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]] in the image above) | ||
+ | # While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to drag the '''Direction Marker''' along the track | ||
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+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
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Revision as of 12:02, 22 December 2022
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.
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What are Track Direction Markers?
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Track Direction Markers are yellow coloured track markers that are invisible in Driver Mode but visible in Surveyor Mode. They are used as "One Way" signs to force trains under AI control to travel in a specific direction through the track section where they are placed | |
Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains | |
Track direction markers are NOT a substitute for Driver Commands or Interlocking Towers |
Adding a Track Direction Marker
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In Surveyor Classic (S10)
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In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)
Setting the Direction Marker
In the Asset Palette either:-
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To narrow down the filter list, type "mark" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box
This will list all the Track Objects containing the text "mark" in the filter list.
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Place the Direction Marker on the track.
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Set the Direction Marker Properties
Name the Direction Marker
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Move the Track Mark Along the Track
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Steps:
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Direction Marker Operation
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Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains | |
If the set path is blocked, then the AI will NOT attempt to find another path | |
A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available |
Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A Track Direction Marker (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track.
In Figure 1 below, The train approaches the junction at the start of the one way section.
Figure 1
In Figure 2 below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the direction marker.
Figure 2
In Figure 3 below, the loop line has been blocked by another train. The moving train will attempt to use the loop line but it will be halted and will not attempt to find another path.
Figure 3
Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI
In Figure 4 below, the marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the direction marker, is ignored. Placing a direction marker is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available.
Figure 4
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