How to Use Track Direction Markers
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=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== | =='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== | ||
− | <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">  | + | <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Adding a Direction Marker </span><br> |
[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:- | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:- | ||
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<td>[[image:FilterSelectDirectionMark.png|link=|alt=Filtered list]]</td> | <td>[[image:FilterSelectDirectionMark.png|link=|alt=Filtered list]]</td> | ||
− | <td valign="middle">[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] Select the item '''AI Routing Direction Marker'''.<br> | + | <td valign="middle">[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] Select the item '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' or '''Track Direction Marker'''.<br> |
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− | If you are not sure | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=560 cellpadding=2> |
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+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=556 cellpadding=2> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | '''Surveyor 2.0''' provides '''two''' separate '''Direction Markers'''. | ||
+ | * '''Track Direction Marker''' - this is the original version | ||
+ | * '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - this is similar to the original but it does not affect signal operations | ||
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+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
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+ | <br> | ||
+ | If you are not sure about an asset then '''double-click''' on the name to bring up its image and description.</td> | ||
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[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Direction Marker''' on the track.<br> | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Direction Marker''' on the track.<br> | ||
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+ | <table width=1000> | ||
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− | <td>[[image:DirectionmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add direction marker]]<br><br> | + | <td>[[image:DirectionmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add direction marker]]<br> |
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+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=480 cellpadding=2> | ||
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− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> |
− | # | + | ---- |
− | # | + | To delete a '''Direction Marker''' (or any asset):- |
+ | # select the '''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span>) or select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span>) | ||
+ | # '''Left''' mouse click on the '''Direction Marker''' | ||
+ | # press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key | ||
+ | </td> | ||
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[[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]] | [[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]] | ||
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<span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set the Direction Marker Properties </span><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:DirectionmarkAdjust_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;"> | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Change Its Direction</span><br> |
+ | The direction the marker points is its '''ONLY''' important property.<br> | ||
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<td colspan="2"> | <td colspan="2"> | ||
----</td> | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you need to rotate the '''Direction Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:- | ||
+ | # '''Left''' mouse on its '''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 | ||
+ | # from the popup menu select '''Rotate Trackside'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Change Its Name</span><br> | ||
+ | The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.</td> | ||
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# '''Left''' mouse click on '''Edit Properties''' | # '''Left''' mouse click on '''Edit Properties''' | ||
# Enter a name for the '''Direction Marker''' | # Enter a name for the '''Direction Marker''' | ||
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− | + | [[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Move the Direction Marker Along the Track</span><br> | |
− | [[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Move the | + | |
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Revision as of 13:49, 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)
Adding a 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
Change Its Direction The direction the marker points is its ONLY important property.
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Move the Direction Marker 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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