How to Use Track Direction Markers

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The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''TANE''', '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22'''.
 
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<td>'''Track Direction Marks''' are yellow coloured markers that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''</td>
 
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<td>'''Track Direction Markers are yellow coloured track markers that are invisible in ''Driver Mode'' but visible in ''Surveyor Mode'''''</td>
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<td>They are "One Way" signs that force trains under AI control to travel in a specific direction through the track section where they are placed</td>
 
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<td>'''Track Direction Markers 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'''</td>
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<td>They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
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<td>'''Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
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While '''Track Marks''' can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the '''Driver Commands''' in the form of '''Drive Via''' commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work. '''Direction Markers''' can perform some of the same work without needing to be added to the command lists of the drivers. Their disadvantage is that '''Direction Markers''' will affect all AI controlled trains while '''Track Marks''' will only affect those AI trains where they appear in the driver command lists.<br>
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'''Direction Markers''' force AI drivers to follow a particular path. They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains.
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<td>While '''Track Marks''' can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the '''Driver Commands''' in the form of '''Drive Via''' commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work.<br>
 
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'''Direction Marks''' can perform some of the same work without needing to be added to the command lists of the drivers. Their disadvantage is that '''Direction Marks''' will affect all AI controlled trains while '''Track Marks''' will only affect those AI trains where they appear in the driver command lists.<br>
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'''Direction Marks''' force AI drivers to follow a particular path. They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains.</td>
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<td>'''Direction Markers can be placed in a Route layer or in a Session layer'''</td>
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<td>Direction Marks can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td>
 
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<td>Placing '''Direction Markers''' in a '''Route layer''' (e.g. in the same layer as the track) means that they will be available in '''all Sessions''' created using that particular Route.
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<td>Placing '''Direction Marks''' in a '''Route layer''' (e.g. in the same layer as the track) means that they will be available in '''all Sessions''' created using that particular Route.
 
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<td>Placing '''Direction Markers''' in a '''Session layer''' means that they will only be available in that Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different '''Direction Markers''' in each Session.
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<td>Placing '''Direction Marks''' in a '''Session layer''' means that they will only be available in that particular Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different '''Direction Marks''' in each Session.
 
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<td>Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:-<br>
 
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* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
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A '''Direction Marker''' has no useful properties other than the direction it is pointing. This is the direction that all AI controlled trains will be forced to take.
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The only important property of a '''Direction Mark''' is the direction it is pointing. This is the direction that all '''AI controlled trains''' will be forced to take.
 
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Track Direction Mark:-</td>
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<td>Open the '''Track Tool''' flyout or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the item named '''Track Direction Marker''' in the asset list</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;+&#160;</span> '''Add''' button - it may already be selected - or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;A&#160;</span> key</td>
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<td>if it is not facing the right direction then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Rotate Trackmark''' button or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;R&#160;</span> key</td>
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<td colspan=2>If necessary, you can adjust the position of the marker by dragging it along the track using the '''Move''' tool</td>
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To edit a '''Direction Mark''' after it has been placed you will need to manually open its Properties Window to:-
 
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<td>if needed, select a '''Layer''' and a '''Bound Layer''' - see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use layers]]''' for the details</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' (to increase the value) or '''Backward''' (to reduce the value)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Direction Mark as the mouse moves (but only one Direction Mark at a time)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
=='''<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)&#160;</span>'''==
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<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=896>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>Once you have an Effect Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Direction Marks by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
<table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=629><span id="skipAddingS20"></span>
 +
=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
 +
</td>
 +
<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepOperation|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
 +
<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
 +
<td width=46>&#160;</td>
 +
<td width=75>&#160;</td>
 +
<td width=75>&#160;</td>
 +
<td width=75>&#160;</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
  
'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus Standard''' and '''Trainz Plus Gold''' subscription members.<br>
+
'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br>
  
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Adding a Direction Marker&#160;</span>===
+
===Adding a Direction Mark (S20)===
  
 
[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:-
 
[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:-
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<table border=1>
 
<table border=1>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td width=250 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''Left''' click the '''Track Mesh Filter''' icon<br>
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<td width=250 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Mesh Filter''' icon<br>
 
[[image:TrackMeshFilter.png|link=|alt=Track mesh]]
 
[[image:TrackMeshFilter.png|link=|alt=Track mesh]]
 
</td>
 
</td>
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<table border=1>
 
<table border=1>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] '''Left''' click the '''Content Drop-down Box'''<br>
+
<td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Content Drop-down Box'''<br>
 
[[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br>
 
[[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br>
 
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
 
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
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<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td>
 
<td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td>
 +
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To display palettes:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>open the [[image:SurveyorWindowIcon.png|link=]] '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>&#160;</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
 
<table>
 
<table>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>1. </td>
+
<td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td>
<td>open the '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td>
+
<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>2. </td>
+
<td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Left''' click on the '''Assets Palette''' name</td>
+
<td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan=2>to add a tick and make it visible.</td>
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>if the '''Assets Palette''', or any required palette, does not have a tick next to its name then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the name of the palette or on the empty [[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]] box next to its name. This will add a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] and make the palette visible</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 +
There is a '''Trainz Wiki Page''' specifically covering the '''S20 Palettes''' at<br>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]'''
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
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</table>
 
</table>
  
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2>
+
<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=596 cellpadding=2>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Shortcut&#160;</span><br>
+
<td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Shortcut&#160;</span><br>
If you already have a '''Direction Marker''' in your route then:-
+
If you already have a '''Direction Mark''' placed in your route then:-</td>
# select the '''Eyedropper Tool''' in the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;R&#160;</span> key)
+
</tr>
# '''Left''' click on the existing '''Direction Marker''' object
+
<tr valign="top">
This will instantly select the '''Direction Marker''' in the filter list.<br>
+
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 
+
<td>move the tool pointer over the existing direction marker object and hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key. The object name will appear in a '''ToolTip''' attached to the pointer</td>
Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
+
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span>&#160;+&#160;<span style="color: black; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span></span> (hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span>) on the direction marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<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''' or '''Track Direction Marker'''.<br>
+
<td valign="middle">[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' or '''Track Direction Marker'''.<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=560 cellpadding=2>
 
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=560 cellpadding=2>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
 
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
 
----
 
----
There are '''two''' separate '''Direction Markers''' available.
+
There are '''two''' separate '''Direction Marks''' available.<br>
* '''Track Direction Marker''' - this is the original version
+
<table>
* '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - this is similar to the original but it does not affect signal operations
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>'''Track Direction Marker''' - this is the original version</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>'''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - this is similar to the original but it does not affect signal operations</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
If you are not sure about an asset then '''double-click''' on the name to bring up its image and description.</td>
+
If you are not sure about an object then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on the name to bring up its image and description.</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Direction Marker''' on the track.<br>
+
[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Direction Mark''' on the track.<br>
 
<table width=1000>
 
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DirectionmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add direction marker]]<br>
+
<td colspan=2>
<br>
+
<table>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=480 cellpadding=2>
+
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=535>[[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]]</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=476 cellpadding=2>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
 
----
 
----
To delete a '''Direction Marker''' (or any asset):-
 
# select either the:-
 
#* '''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span>) or
 
#* '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)
 
# '''Left''' click on the '''Direction Marker'''
 
# press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key
 
 
</td>
 
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>To add a direction mark, or any object, you will need to select the '''Placement Tool'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>To edit a direction mark once it has been placed you will usually use either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
<td>
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">
 
----</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add direction marker]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<td>
<table>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Direction Mark:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 
<td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key) from the '''Tools Palette'''</td>
 
<td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key) from the '''Tools Palette'''</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 
<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Left''' click on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Direction Marker'''</td>
+
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Direction Mark'''</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
The '''Direction Marker''' can be easily moved if needed - see below.
 
 
</td>
 
</td>
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">
 
----</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
[[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]]
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
 +
----
 +
To delete a '''Direction Mark''' (or any object):-
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>select either the:-
 +
<table>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>'''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span>) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Direction Mark'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<br>
+
</td>
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Set the Direction Marker Properties&#160;</span>===
+
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
 
 +
===Set the Marker Direction (S20)===
 +
 
 +
The direction that the marker points is its '''ONLY''' important property.<br>
 
<table width=1000>
 
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DirectionmarkAdjust_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkReverse_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Change Its Direction</span><br>
+
<td>
The direction the marker points is its '''ONLY''' important property.<br>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+
<tr valign="top">
<tr>
+
<td>
<td colspan="2">
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
----</td>
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To reverse its direction:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to rotate the '''Direction Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:-
+
<td>select the Direction Mark and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key). From the popup '''Context Menu''' select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span> option</td>
# '''Left''' click  on its '''Context Tool''' ([[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key) to open up the object property and control menu
+
# from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span></td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
</td>
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
 +
===Change its Name (S20)===
 +
 +
The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan=2>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Change Its Name</span><br>
+
<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td>
The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.</td>
+
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Direction Mark:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td>
----</td>
+
<td>using either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) the '''Direction Mark''' to be renamed</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<td>in the '''Info Palette''' (you may need to make this palette visible - see the '''Notes:''' for '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;1&#160;</span> above) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> in the '''Name:''' entry box. Enter a name for the '''Direction Mark''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key</td>
# '''Left''' click on the '''Context Tool''' ([[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key) to open up the object property and control menu
+
</tr>
# '''Left''' click on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Properties&#160;</span> option in the popup menu
+
</table>
# enter a name for the '''Direction Marker'''
+
# click the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] to accept the change or the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] to reject it
+
 
</td>
 
</td>
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">
 
----</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Move the Direction Marker&#160;</span>===
 
  
[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Move it Along the Track</span><br>
+
===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+
 
<tr>
+
<table width=1000>
<td colspan="2">
+
<tr valign="top">
----</td>
+
<td>The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<td>
# '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Direction Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]] in the images above and below)
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
# While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to drag the '''Direction Marker''' along the track
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a Direction Mark:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Green Dot''' next to the '''Track Mark''' to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
</td>
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table width=900>
+
===Move the Direction Mark Along the Track (S20)===
 +
 
 +
Direction Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br>
 +
<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjust_S20.png|link=]]<td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Reposition it Up/Down</span><br>
+
<td>
This feature allows a '''Direction Marker''' to be physically placed above the track so that it will not be hidden if a consist is parked on the '''Direction Marker'''.<br>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=530>
+
<tr valign="top">
<tr>
+
<td>
<td colspan="2">
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
----</td>
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Direction Mark:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Direction Mark''' to move it along the track or to another track</td>
# Select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)
+
</tr>
# '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Blue Vertical Axis Line''' above the '''Direction Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left)
+
</table>
# While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to move the '''Direction Marker''' '''Up''' or '''Down'''
+
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
</td>
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=530>
+
<br>
 +
===Move the Direction Mark Vertically (S20)===
 +
 
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>Direction Marks can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on a marker.</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
 +
<table width=1000>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=526>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Direction Mark vertically:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>This option is only available with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' - the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Blue&#160;</span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' above the Direction Mark to it up or down</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Direction Marker''' to its original position then:-
+
<td>If you need to return the '''Direction Mark''' to its original position then:-
# '''Left''' click on its '''Context Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key if the asset has already been selected)
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
# from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Direction Mark to the track:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<br>
+
</td>
[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Reposition it Left/Right</span><br>
+
This feature allows a '''Direction Marker''' to be physically placed left or right alongside the track so that it will not be hidden if a consist is parked on the '''Direction Marker'''.<br>
+
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=900>
+
<tr>
+
<td colspan="2">
+
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
+
</table>
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
# Select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)
+
# '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Red Horizontal Axis Line''' on the '''Direction Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] in the image above)
+
# While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to move the '''Direction Marker''' '''Left''' or '''Right''' of the track
+
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
 +
===Move the Direction Mark Horizontally (S20)===
 +
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan=2>
+
<td>Direction Marks can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on a marker.</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
  
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=800>
+
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=796>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
----
+
<tr valign="top">
The '''Green Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] in the image above pointing forward from the '''Direction Marker''' will move the '''Direction Marker''' forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect [[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move it Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the '''Direction Marker''' beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.
+
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Direction Mark horizontally:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>This option is only available with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' - the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;Red&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Direction Mark to move it left or right</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Direction Mark to move it forward or back</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>If you need to return the Track Mark to its original position then:-
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Track Mark to the track:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
</td>
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=530>
+
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=526>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Direction Marker''' to its original position then:-
+
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
# '''Left''' click on its '''Context Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key if the asset has already been selected)
+
----
# from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
+
The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the '''Track Mark''' will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move a Direction Mark Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the '''Track Mark''' beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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<br>
 
<br>
  
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Assign a Direction Marker to a New Layer&#160;</span>===
+
===Assign a Direction Mark to Another Layer (S20)===
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=1000>
+
 
 +
<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan=2>The '''Info Palette''' will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrow object.</td>
+
<td colspan=2>The '''Info Palette''' will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
 +
[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]
+
<tr valign="top">
</td>
+
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Direction Mark to a layer:-</td>
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
</tr>
# click the small arrow next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object
+
<tr valign="top">
# click the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object  
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
# if required, click the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object
+
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td>
# if required, click the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Lock Layer&#160;</span> button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Unlock Layer&#160;</span> button
+
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Lock Layer&#160;</span> button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Unlock Layer&#160;</span> button</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table bgcolor=#ff0000 width=550>
+
<table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=546>
+
<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>[[image: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>
You will not be allowed to place a track object in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track.
+
<table>
</td>
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>You will not be allowed to place a track object in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the '''Route Layer Group''' to the '''Session Layer Group''') will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">
 
----</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 +
<br>
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
 
<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
 
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
 
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
+
<br>
<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+
<table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS -->
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td width=729><span id="stepOperation"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+
<td width=629><span id="stepOperation"></span>
<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+
='''Direction Mark Operation'''=
<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+
</td>
<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
+
<td width=50>&#160;</td>
<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+
<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddingS20|Skip Up]]</td>
 +
<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
 +
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
 +
<td width=75>&#160;</td>
 +
<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
 
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
='''Direction Marker Operation'''=
 
  
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+
<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
<tr valign="top">
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<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 1</span><br>
 
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<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 2</span><br>
 
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 2</span><br>
 
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The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.

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BlueDot10x10.png Track Direction Marks are yellow coloured markers that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor
BlueDot10x10.png They are "One Way" signs that force trains under AI control to travel in a specific direction through the track section where they are placed
BlueDot10x10.png They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains


[edit] What are Track Direction Marks?

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While Track Marks can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the Driver Commands in the form of Drive Via commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work.


Direction Marks can perform some of the same work without needing to be added to the command lists of the drivers. Their disadvantage is that Direction Marks will affect all AI controlled trains while Track Marks will only affect those AI trains where they appear in the driver command lists.

Direction Marks force AI drivers to follow a particular path. They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains.
DirectionMarkImage.png


[edit] Route or Session?

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BlueDot10x10.png Direction Marks can be placed in a Route Layer or in a Session Layer


NotePad.PNG Notes:

DotPoint.JPG Placing Direction Marks in a Route layer (e.g. in the same layer as the track) means that they will be available in all Sessions created using that particular Route.
DotPoint.JPG Placing Direction Marks in a Session layer means that they will only be available in that particular Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different Direction Marks in each Session.


LinkWiki.PNG Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:-


[edit] Adding a Track Direction Mark

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NotePad.PNG Notes:

The only important property of a Direction Mark is the direction it is pointing. This is the direction that all AI controlled trains will be forced to take.


[edit] In Surveyor Classic (S10)

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[edit] Adding a Direction Mark (S10)

TrackDirectionTools.png
Steps: To add a Track Direction Mark:-
DotPoint1.JPG Open the Track Tool flyout or press the  F4  key
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click on the Trackmark button or press the  V  key
DotPoint3.JPG Left Click the item named Track Direction Marker in the asset list
DotPoint4.JPG Left Click the  +  Add button - it may already be selected - or press the  A  key
DotPoint5.JPG Left Click on the track location where the Track Mark is to be placed
DotPoint6.JPG if it is not facing the right direction then Left Click on the Rotate Trackmark button or press the  R  key
If necessary, you can adjust the position of the marker by dragging it along the track using the Move tool


NotePad.PNG Notes:

To edit a Direction Mark after it has been placed you will need to manually open its Properties Window to:-

DotPoint.JPG enter a Name for the Direction Mark, and
DotPoint.JPG if needed, select a Layer and a Bound Layer - see the Trainz Wiki Page WikiLink.PNG How to Use layers for the details
The direction that it faces is its only important property


[edit] Set its Effect Radius (S10)

At the bottom of the Track Tools flyout menu is an Advanced button. Left Click this button to open the advanced tools.

The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker.

NotePad.PNG Notes:

The Effect Radius has no effect on the operation of a Direction Mark but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.


TrackMarkRadiusTools.png
Steps: To set a Direction Mark Effect Radius:-
DotPoint1.JPG In the Track Tools flyout, Left Click on the Advanced button to open the Radius tools and properties. You will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the Effect Radius
Options: Choose one of:-
Ablue.png To copy the Effect Radius of an existing Direction Mark
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click the Get Effect Radius icon
DotPoint3.JPG Left Click on the Direction Mark whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)
DotPoint4.JPG To apply the new value see option Cblue.png below
Bblue.png To manually alter the Effect Radius value
DotPoint2.JPG Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box
DotPoint3.JPG To apply the new value see option Cblue.png below
Cblue.png To apply a value in the Effect Radius Value text box (from methods Ablue.png, Bblue.png or Dblue.png) to another Direction Mark
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click the Copy Radius Value icon
DotPoint3.JPG Left Click on the Direction Mark that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)
Dblue.png To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click the Adjust Effect Radius button
DotPoint3.JPG Select the Direction Mark
DotPoint4.JPG Left Click and Drag Forward (to increase the value) or Backward (to reduce the value)
DotPoint5.JPG The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Direction Mark as the mouse moves (but only one Direction Mark at a time)


PencilTips.PNG Once you have an Effect Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Direction Marks by using method Cblue.png shown above


[edit] In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

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[edit] Adding a Direction Mark (S20)

DotPoint1.JPG In the Asset Palette either:-

Ablue.png Left Click on the Track Mesh Filter icon

Track mesh

OR
Bblue.png Left Click on the Content Drop-down Box

Filter List
Then select Track Objects
Track Objects

NotePad.PNG Notes:

If the Assets Palette is not shown on the screen, then:-

Windows Menu
Steps: To display palettes:-
DotPoint1.JPG open the SurveyorWindowIcon.png Window Menu from the menu icons at the top of the screen
 
BulletTick.png visible palettes have ticks next to their names
BulletNoTick.png invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names
DotPoint2.JPG if the Assets Palette, or any required palette, does not have a tick next to its name then Left Click on the name of the palette or on the empty BulletNoTick.png box next to its name. This will add a BulletTick.png and make the palette visible

There is a Trainz Wiki Page specifically covering the S20 Palettes at
WikiLink.PNG How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes

PencilTips.PNG  Shortcut 
If you already have a Direction Mark placed in your route then:-
DotPoint1Blue.png move the tool pointer over the existing direction marker object and hold down the  Alt  key. The object name will appear in a ToolTip attached to the pointer
DotPoint2Blue.png  Alt  + Left Click (hold down the  Alt  key and Left Click) on the direction marker to identify it in the Assets Palette and to select the Placement Tool. Release the key.
Jump to Step DotPoint5.JPG below.


DotPoint2.JPG To narrow down the filter list, type "mark" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box

Text search
DotPoint3.JPG This will list all the Track Objects containing the text "mark" in the filter list.
Filtered list DotPoint4.JPG Left Click on the item name AI Routing Direction Marker or Track Direction Marker.


NotePad.PNG Notes:

There are two separate Direction Marks available.

DotPoint.JPG Track Direction Marker - this is the original version
DotPoint.JPG AI Routing Direction Marker - this is similar to the original but it does not affect signal operations


If you are not sure about an object then Double Left Click on the name to bring up its image and description.

DotPoint5.JPG Place the Direction Mark on the track.

Tools and keymap for S20
NotePad.PNG Notes:

DotPoint.JPG To add a direction mark, or any object, you will need to select the Placement Tool
DotPoint.JPG To edit a direction mark once it has been placed you will usually use either the Free Move Tool or the Fine Adjustment Tool
Add direction marker
Steps: To add a Direction Mark:-
DotPoint1Blue.png Select the Placement Tool (or press the  E  key) from the Tools Palette
DotPoint2Blue.png Left Click on the track at the position where you want to place the Direction Mark


NotePad.PNG Notes:

To delete a Direction Mark (or any object):-

Steps:
DotPoint1.JPG select either the:-
Ablue.png Free Move Tool (or press  S ) OR
Bblue.png Fine Adjustment Tool (or press  D )
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click on the Direction Mark
DotPoint3.JPG press the  Delete  key

[edit] Set the Marker Direction (S20)

The direction that the marker points is its ONLY important property.

DirectionmarkReverse S20.png
Steps: To reverse its direction:-
DotPoint3Blue.png select the Direction Mark and Left Click on its Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key). From the popup Context Menu select the  Rotate Trackside  option

[edit] Change its Name (S20)

The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.

DirectionmarkName S20.png
Steps: To change the name of a Direction Mark:-
DotPoint4Blue.png using either the Free Move Tool or the Fine Adjustment Tool select (Left Click on) the Direction Mark to be renamed
DotPoint5Blue.png in the Info Palette (you may need to make this palette visible - see the Notes: for Step  1  above) Left Click in the Name: entry box. Enter a name for the Direction Mark and press the  Enter  key


[edit] Set its Effect Radius (S20)

The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.


DirectionmarkRadius S20.png
Steps: To adjust the effect radius of a Direction Mark:-
DotPoint6Blue.png Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Green Dot next to the Track Mark to increase or reduce its Trigger Radius


[edit] Move the Direction Mark Along the Track (S20)

Direction Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.

DirectionmarkMove S20.png
Steps: To move the Direction Mark:-
DotPoint7Blue.png Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Yellow Dot next to the Direction Mark to move it along the track or to another track


[edit] Move the Direction Mark Vertically (S20)

Direction Marks can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on a marker.
DirectionmarkFineAdjustVertical S20.png
Steps: To move a Direction Mark vertically:-
NotePad.PNG This option is only available with the Fine Adjustment Tool - the  D  key
DotPoint8Blue.png Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Blue  Vertical Axis Line above the Direction Mark to it up or down
PencilTips.PNG If you need to return the Direction Mark to its original position then:-
Steps: To correctly reattach the Direction Mark to the track:-
DotPoint1.JPG select the object and open (Left Click on) its Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key)
DotPoint2.JPG from the popup menu select  Reattach to Track 

[edit] Move the Direction Mark Horizontally (S20)

Direction Marks can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on a marker.
DirectionmarkFineAdjustHorizontal S20.png
Steps: To move a Direction Mark horizontally:-
NotePad.PNG This option is only available with the Fine Adjustment Tool - the  D  key
DotPoint9Blue.png Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Red  Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Direction Mark to move it left or right
DotPoint10Blue.png Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Green  Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Direction Mark to move it forward or back
PencilTips.PNG If you need to return the Track Mark to its original position then:-
Steps: To correctly reattach the Track Mark to the track:-
DotPoint1.JPG select the object and open (Left Click on) its Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key)
DotPoint2.JPG from the popup menu select  Reattach to Track 


NotePad.PNG Notes:

The  Green  Horizontal Axis Line shown as DotPoint10Blue.png in the image pointing forward from the Track Mark will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as DotPoint7Blue.png Move a Direction Mark Along the Track. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the Track Mark beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.


[edit] Assign a Direction Mark to Another Layer (S20)

The Info Palette will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.
Info palette

Layer control
Steps: To assign a Direction Mark to a layer:-
In the Info Palette:-
DotPoint1.JPG Left Click the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click the Layer drop down box to select a new layer for the object
DotPoint3.JPG if required, Left Click the Binding drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer
DotPoint4.JPG if required, Left Click the  Lock Layer  button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an  Unlock Layer  button


Stop.PNG WARNING:
DotPoint.JPG You will not be allowed to place a track object in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track
DotPoint.JPG Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the Route Layer Group to the Session Layer Group) will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)


LinkWiki.PNG Information on layers can be found at:-


[edit] Direction Mark Operation

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BlueDot10x10.png Track Direction Marks only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains
BlueDot10x10.png If the set path is blocked, then the AI will NOT attempt to find another path
BlueDot10x10.png 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 Direction Mark (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.


Direction Map - approach
Figure 1


In Figure 2 below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the Direction Mark.


Direction Map - bypass
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.


Direction Map - blocked
Figure 3


Direction Marks 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 Mark, is ignored. Placing a Direction Mark is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available.


Direction Map - path ignored
Figure 4




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