How to Use Track Priority Markers

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The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''TANE''', '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22'''.
 
The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''TANE''', '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22'''.
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<td>'''Track Priority Marks''' are purple coloured track markers that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''. They are used to direct '''specific''' trains under '''AI''' control through the track section where they are placed</td>
 
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<td>'''Track Priority Markers are purple coloured track markers that are invisible in ''Driver Mode'' but visible in ''Surveyor Mode''.''' They are used to direct specific trains under '''AI''' control '''through''' the track section where they are placed</td>
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<td>They only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
 
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<td>'''Track Priority Markers only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
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<td>The '''direction''' that the marker is pointing has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation</td>
 
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<td>The '''direction''' that the marker is pointing has absolutely '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation</td>
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<td>'''Track Priority Marks''' are used with '''Priority Levels''' that are assigned to each train</td>
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<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' are used with '''Priority Levels''' that are assigned to each train</td>
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='''What are Track Priority Markers?'''=
 
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<td>'''Priority levels have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific AI trains to force them through selected sections of track (the track sections are defined as between consecutive junction sets)'''</td>
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<td>'''Priority Levels''' have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific AI trains to force them through selected sections of track (the track sections are defined as between consecutive junction sets)</td>
 
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'''Priority Markers''' are used to assign different levels of '''Priority''' to track sections. Trains under AI control that have the same '''Priority Level''' as the track will, usually, be directed along that track.<br>
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<td>'''Priority Marks''' are used to assign different levels of '''Priority''' to track sections. Trains under AI control that have the same '''Priority Level''' as the track will, usually, be directed along that track.</td>
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<td>A better way of thinking about the meaning of '''Priority''' is to use the word '''Preference''' instead. '''Preference''' indicates a '''choice''' between different paths while '''Priority''' is often mistakenly taken to mean importance.
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<td>A better way of thinking about the meaning of '''Priority''' is to use the word '''Preference''' instead. '''Preference''' indicates a '''choice''' between different paths while '''Priority''' is often mistakenly taken to mean importance</td>
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='''Route or Session?'''=
 
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<td>'''Priority Markers can be placed in a Route layer or in a Session layer'''</td>
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<td>'''Priority Marks''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td>
 
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<td>Placing '''Priority 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 '''Priority 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 '''Priority Markers''' in each Session.
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<td>Placing '''Priority 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</td>
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<td>Placing '''Priority Marks''' 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 '''Priority Marks''' in each Session</td>
 
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='''Adding a Track Priority Marker'''=
 
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=='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''==
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A Track Priority Marker has no useful properties other than its '''Priority Level (1, 2 or 3)'''.
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<td>Open the '''Tracks 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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=='''<span style="color: black; background-color: cyan;">&#160;In Surveyor Classic (S10)&#160;</span>'''==
 
 
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# Open the '''Track Tool'''
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# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Trackmark button'''
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# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker'''
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# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''+''' (add) button - it may already be selected
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# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the priority marker is to be placed
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the priority marker is to be placed</td>
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<td colspan=2>This will place the Track Priority Marker on the track and open its properties window.<br>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the default '''Priority''' value shown to select one <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> or <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. Each <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> will cycle to the next value</td>
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This will place the Track Priority Marker on the track and open its properties window.<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMarker2.png|link=]]<br>
 
<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the default '''Priority''' value shown to select one <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> or <span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. Each <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> will cycle to the next value.<br>
 
 
You can also assign the '''Priority Marker''':-
 
*a name (which is not necessary for its operation)
 
*a layer and
 
*a bound layer
 
 
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=='''<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)&#160;</span>'''==
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=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
  
'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus Standard''' and '''Trainz Plus Gold''' subscription members.<br>
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'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br>
  
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Adding a Priority Marker&#160;</span>===
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===Adding a Priority Mark (S20)===
  
 
[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:-
 
[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:-
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[[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br>
 
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Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
 
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To display palettes:-</td>
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<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>
 
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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]]'''
 
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<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>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span>&#160;+&#160;<span style="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 priority marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span>&#160;+&#160;<span style="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 priority mark to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
 
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[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Priority Marker''' on the track.<br>
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[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Priority Mark''' on the track.<br>
 
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To delete a '''Priority 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>)
 
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Marker'''
 
# press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key
 
 
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<td>To edit a priority mark once it has been placed you will usually use either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td>
 
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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:PrioritymarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add priority marker]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<td>
<table>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+
<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 priority mark:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<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><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 '''Priority 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 '''Priority Mark'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2>Once placed a '''Priority Mark''' can be easily moved if needed.</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
The '''Priority 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>
</td>
+
<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 '''Priority Mark''' (or any asset):-
 +
<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>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=600>
+
</td>
 +
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan=2>
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=596>
+
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Mark'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to rotate the '''Priority Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:-
+
<td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key</td>
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on its '''Context Menu Icon''' ([[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] in the image below 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)
+
</tr>
# from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span>
+
</table>
'''Note:''' the direction it faces has no effect on its operation.</td>
+
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Set the Priority Marker Properties&#160;</span>===
+
<table bgcolor=#000000>
 
+
<table width=900>
+
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkAdjust_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+
<td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Set its Priority Level</span><br>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
This is its only important property.<br>
+
<tr valign="top">
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=900>
+
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<tr>
+
<td>If you need to rotate the '''Priority Mark''' to face the opposite direction then:-
<td colspan="2">
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
----</td>
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td width=50>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|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</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 if the object has already been selected)</td>
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Context Menu Icon''' ([[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 if the asset has already been selected) to open up the object property and control menu
+
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Properties&#160;</span> option in the popup menu
+
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Level''' number - it will start at '''Priority 0''' (meaning "not set"). Then select a value from the choices '''<u>1</u>''', '''<u>2</u>''' and '''<u>3</u>'''
+
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] to accept the change or on the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] to reject it</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
----</td>
+
<td>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>
 
</table>
 
</table>
[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Change Its Name</span><br>
+
</td>
The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.<br>
+
 
+
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+
<tr>
+
<td colspan="2">
+
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td width=50>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td colspan=2>'''Note:''' the direction it faces has no effect on its operation</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Context Menu Icon''' ([[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] in the image above 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) to open up the object property and control menu
+
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Properties&#160;</span> option in the popup menu
+
# enter a name for the '''Priority Marker'''
+
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] to accept the change or the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] to reject it</td>
+
</tr>
+
<tr>
+
<td colspan="2">
+
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Set its Trigger Radius</span><br>
+
<br>
The trigger radius can be adjusted so that the marker can fit between two close junctions without overlapping them.<br>
+
  
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+
===Set its Priority Level===
<tr>
+
 
<td colspan="2">
+
<table width=1000>
----</td>
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>The '''Priority Level''' is the '''ONLY''' important property of a '''Priority Mark'''. Its possible values are '''1''', '''2''' and '''3'''.</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
<table width=900>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkPriority_S20.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''' to increase or reduce the trigger radius
+
<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 set its Priority Level:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><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 if the object has already been selected)
 +
<table>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>From the popup '''Context Menu''' select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Properties&#160;</span></td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>In the '''Script Properties''' section, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority number</u>''' to cycle through the possible values</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
</td>
----</td>
+
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<br>
 
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Move the Priority Marker&#160;</span>===
 
  
[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Move it Along the Track</span><br>
+
===Change Its Name===
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+
 
<tr>
+
The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not used for any operational purpose.<br>
<td colspan="2">
+
<table width=1000>
----</td>
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkName_S20.png|link=]]</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 Priority Mark:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<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>
[[file:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to drag the '''Priority Marker''' along the track
+
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<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 '''Priority Mark''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
</td>
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<br>
+
 
<table width=900>
+
===Set its Trigger Radius===
 +
 
 +
The trigger radius can be adjusted so that the marker can fit between two close junctions without overlapping them.<br>
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:PrioritymarkFineAdjust_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Reposition it Up/Down</span><br>
+
<td>
This feature allows a '''Priority Marker''' to be physically placed above the track so that it will not be hidden if a consist is parked on the '''Priority 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 set the trigger radius:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.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 '''Priority 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>
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Blue Vertical Axis Line''' above the '''Priority Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left) to move the '''Priority Marker''' '''Up''' or '''Down'''
+
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
</td>
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=530>
+
 
 +
===Move a Priority Mark Along the Track===
 +
 
 +
Priority Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br>
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=526>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Priority Marker''' to its original position then:-
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
# <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 if the asset has already been selected)
+
<tr valign="top">
# 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>
+
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Priority Mark:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.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 '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Priority Mark''' to move it along the track or to another track</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<br>
 
  
[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Reposition the it Left/Right</span><br>
+
===Move the Priority Mark Vertically (S20)===
This feature allows a '''Priority 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 '''Priority Marker'''.<br>
+
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=900>
+
<table  width=1000>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td>Priority 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>
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<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)
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Red Horizontal Axis Line''' on the '''Priority Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] in the image above) to move the '''Priority Marker''' '''Left''' or '''Right''' of 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 move a Priority 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>
 
</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 Priority Mark to it up or down</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td colspan=2>
 
<td colspan=2>
 
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=800>
+
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>
+
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=796>
+
<td>If you need to return the '''Priority Mark''' to its original position then:-
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Priority Mark to the track:-</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+
</tr>
----
+
<tr valign="top">
The '''Green Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]] in the image above pointing forward from the '''Priority Marker''' will move the '''Priority Marker''' forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint5Blue.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 '''Priority Marker''' beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.
+
<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>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
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</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
</td>
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=530>
+
 
 +
===Move the Priority Mark Horizontally (S20)===
 +
 
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>Priority 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 width=1000>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkFineAdjustHorizontal_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 Priority 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>
 +
</table>
 +
</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 Priority 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 Priority Mark to move it forward or back</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 '''Priority Marker''' to its original position then:-
+
<td>If you need to return the Priority Mark to its original position then:-
# <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 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 Priority 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>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<br>
 
  
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Assign a Priority Marker to a New Layer&#160;</span>===
+
===Assign a Priority Marker to a New Layer===
  
<table 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 Priority 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>
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the small arrow next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object
+
<tr valign="top">
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object  
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
# if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on 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, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on 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>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
</td>
+
<br>
</tr>
+
<tr>
+
<td colspan="2">
+
----</td>
+
</tr>
+
</table>
+
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
+
<br>
<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+
<table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td width=729><span id="stepAssigning"></span>&nbsp;</td>
 
<td width=729><span id="stepAssigning"></span>&nbsp;</td>
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='''Assigning Priority Levels to Trains'''=
 
='''Assigning Priority Levels to Trains'''=
  
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+
<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''A higher priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline;">does not mean</span> that one consist is more important than another'''.  A priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> consist will not be given first access to a junction, for example, or be the first one to depart. The priority levels have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean.</td>
+
<td>A higher priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''does not mean'''</span> that one consist is more important than another.  A priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> consist will not be given first access to a junction, for example, or be the first one to depart. The priority levels have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean.</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
+
<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=896>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
For example you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''slow general "all stops" freight trains''', or you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''slow general "all stops" freight trains''', it is up to you. These values will not alter the speed or importance of these trains but will only decide which paths they should take.<br>
+
<table width=1000>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>For example you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''slow general "all stops" freight trains''', or you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''slow general "all stops" freight trains''', it is up to you. These values will not alter the speed or importance of these trains but will only decide which paths they should take.</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
=='''<span style="color: black; background-color: cyan;">&#160;In Surveyor Classic (S10)&#160;</span>'''==
+
=='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''==
  
To assign a priority level to a locomotive.<br>
+
To assign a priority level to a consist.<br>
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td>
----</td>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a priority level to a consist:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:'''</span><br>
+
<td>Open the '''Trainz''' Flyout tool (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F7&#160;</span> key)</td>
# Open the properties window of the locomotive
+
</tr>
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Train Priority''' value - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default''' priority level for all consists is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>
+
<tr valign="top">
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] to accept the change or the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] to reject it
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;?&#160;</span> (Properties button)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on any rolling stock object in the selected consist
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
----</td>
+
<td>
 +
<table>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2>In '''T:ANE and '''TRS19''':-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Train Priority''' value - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default''' priority level for all consists is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span></td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the change</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2>In '''Surveyor Classic''' for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''':-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' value to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<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;Save Changes&#160;</span> button to accept the change</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
 
[[image:PriorityTrain.png|link=]]<br>
 
[[image:PriorityTrain.png|link=]]<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
=='''<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)&#160;</span>'''==
+
=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
  
'''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 for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br>
  
 
To assign a priority level to a locomotive.<br>
 
To assign a priority level to a locomotive.<br>
  
<table width=1200>
+
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:ConsistContextTool_S20.png|link=|alt=Context tool of a loco]]</td>
+
<td width=485>[[image:ConsistContextTool_S20.png|link=|alt=Context tool of a loco]]</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+
<table width=XXX bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td>
----</td>
+
<table width=XXX-4 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a priority level to a consist:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:'''</span><br>
+
<td>select either the:-
# select either the:-
+
<table>
#* '''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span>) or
+
<tr valign="top">
#* '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)
+
<td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the selected locomotive
+
<td>the '''Free Move Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span> key), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Context Menu Icon''' (shown 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 loco property and control menu
+
</tr>
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Properties&#160;</span> option in the popup menu
+
<tr valign="top">
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Train Priority''' value - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default''' priority level for all consists is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>
+
<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] to accept the change or the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] to reject it
+
<td>the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
----</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on any rolling stock object in the selected consist
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Context Menu Icon''' (shown 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 objects control menu</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Properties&#160;</span> option in the popup menu</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' value to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<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;Save Changes&#160;</span> button to accept the change</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
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</td>
<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
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</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
<table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td width=729><span id="stepOperation"></span>&nbsp;</td>
 
<td width=729><span id="stepOperation"></span>&nbsp;</td>
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='''Priority Marker Operation'''=
 
='''Priority Marker Operation'''=
  
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
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<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Main Points:</span></td>
+
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>'''Priority Marks''' only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Track Priority Markers only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
+
<td>'''Priority Marks''' force a AI trains that with the same priority level into taking the path containing the marker</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' fool an AI train that has the same priority level into thinking that the path containing the marker is the shortest possible path, even when it is not</td>
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<td>AI trains will ignore a path containing a '''Priority Mark''' that does not match its own priority level unless that path is also the shortest available</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>AI trains will avoid, where possible, a path containing a '''Track Priority Marker''' that does not match its own priority level</td>
+
<td>If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will '''ignore''' the '''Priority Mark''' and find another path</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will '''ignore''' the '''Track Priority Marker''' and find another path</td>
+
<td>The direction that the '''Priority Mark''' is pointing has '''NO effect''' on its operation</td>
</tr>
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<tr valign="top">
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>The direction that the '''Track Priority Marker''' is pointing has '''NO effect''' on its operation</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
+
<br>
Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. Three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> as shown. Each is given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. The destination trackmark is shown on the right.<br>
+
<table width=1000>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>Consider the situations represented in the diagrams below. Three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> as shown. Each is given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. The destination trackmark is shown on the right.<br>
  
 
In '''Figure 1''' below, no '''Track Priority Markers''' have been set. All three trains will take the shortest path, assuming there are no blockages.<br>
 
In '''Figure 1''' below, no '''Track Priority Markers''' have been set. All three trains will take the shortest path, assuming there are no blockages.<br>
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[[image:PriorityMap_P123Blocked.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 2&3 blocked]]<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P123Blocked.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 2&3 blocked]]<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 5</span><br>
+
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 5</span></td>
 
+
</tr>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
+
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=896>
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<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
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----
 
----
 
An AI controlled train will '''not''' attempt to find an alternative path around a blockage if:-
 
An AI controlled train will '''not''' attempt to find an alternative path around a blockage if:-
*the <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Drive To</span> driver command is used, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">and</span>
+
<table>
*the blocked path is the shortest path and has the same priority value as the consist
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>the <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Drive To</span> driver command is used, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">and</span></td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>the blocked path is the shortest path and has the same priority value as the consist</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
This is the normal operation of the <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Drive To</span> command and is not caused by the '''Track Priority Markers''' or consist priority levels. This situation would occur with or without the use of priority levels and markers.
 
This is the normal operation of the <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Drive To</span> command and is not caused by the '''Track Priority Markers''' or consist priority levels. This situation would occur with or without the use of priority levels and markers.
 
</td>
 
</td>
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<br>
 
<br>
 
----
 
----
Another exception, shown in '''Figure 6''' below, will occur when a driver command overrides a '''Track Priority Marker'''. In the figure the yellow train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) has been given the driver command '''Drive To Station''' followed by '''Drive to Trackmark'''. As the station is not on the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> path, that path will be ignored to reach the station and then the trackmark. After stopping at the station the train will '''not''' reverse back onto the main line to then use the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> track.<br>
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<table width=1000>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>Another exception, shown in '''Figure 6''' below, will occur when a driver command overrides a '''Track Priority Marker'''. In the figure the yellow train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) has been given the driver command '''Drive To Station''' followed by '''Drive to Trackmark'''. As the station is not on the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> path, that path will be ignored to reach the station and then the trackmark. After stopping at the station the train will '''not''' reverse back onto the main line to then use the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> track.<br>
  
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P3Station.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Station]]<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P3Station.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Station]]<br>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The Special Case of Priority 2</span><br>
 
<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The Special Case of Priority 2</span><br>
 
'''Figure 7''' below shows a situation that does not fit the points made above. A '''Track Priority Marker''' has been set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and placed on the lower loop. The green train has been given the command to drive to the trackmark but ignores its assigned priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> path and proceeds via the shortest actual path. Track that has not been assigned a '''Track Priority Marker''' will have a default priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>. In this situation, the green train "sees" two paths that match its priority level so it takes the path that is the actual shorter of the two.<br>
 
'''Figure 7''' below shows a situation that does not fit the points made above. A '''Track Priority Marker''' has been set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and placed on the lower loop. The green train has been given the command to drive to the trackmark but ignores its assigned priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> path and proceeds via the shortest actual path. Track that has not been assigned a '''Track Priority Marker''' will have a default priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>. In this situation, the green train "sees" two paths that match its priority level so it takes the path that is the actual shorter of the two.<br>
 
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P2.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - 2]]<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P2.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - 2]]<br>
 
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 7</span><br>
 
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 7</span><br>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 9</span><br>
 
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 9</span><br>
 
----
 
----
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
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<table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td width=729><span id="stepModifying"></span>&nbsp;</td>
 
<td width=729><span id="stepModifying"></span>&nbsp;</td>
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</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
 
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
 
='''Modifying Train Priority Levels'''=
 
='''Modifying Train Priority Levels'''=
  
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+
<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''You can alter the Priority Level of a train in Driver mode'''</td>
+
<td>The Priority Level of a consist in Driver can be altered manually or automatically</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Manually in Driver Mode</span><br>
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[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Manually in Driver</span><br>
  
 
This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse.
 
This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse.
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<table width=1000>
 
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan=3>
+
<td>
----</td>
+
</tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
+
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span>&#160;+&#160;<span style="background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span></span> (hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span>) on the locomotive or on any of the wagons in the consist
+
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on '''View Details''' from the popup menu
+
# <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the current priority setting to cycle through the values to the one you want
+
<br>
+
 
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To edit a consists '''Priority Level''' in Driver:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span>&#160;+&#160;<span style="background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span></span> (hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click</span>) on the locomotive or on any of the wagons in the consist
 
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>Setting the priority level of any wagon in a consist will set the priority level of '''ALL''' the wagons (including the loco) to the same value</td>
+
<td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</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 <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;View Details&#160;</span> option from the popup menu</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>Depending on your version of '''Trainz''', choose between:-
 +
<table>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>'''T:ANE''', '''TRS19''' and '''TRS22''':-
 +
<table>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Train Priority''' value - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default''' priority level for all consists is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span></td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the change</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
<td>[[image:ViewDetails1.png|link=|alt=View Details]]</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="3">
+
<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
----</td>
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<td>In '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum''':-
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<table>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' value to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
 +
<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;Save Changes&#160;</span> button to accept the change</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
<td>[[image:ViewDetails1.png|link=|alt=View Details]]</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span><br>
 
<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span><br>
  
[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Using a Driver Command</span><br>
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[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Using the Session Editor</span><br>
  
This can be done in '''Surveyor''' in the session [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Driver_Setup_Rule|Driver Setup Rule]]''' or by adding a driver command to the command bar in '''Driver'''.<br>
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This can be done in '''Surveyor''' in the Session Editor [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Driver_Setup_Rule|Driver Setup Rule]]'''
  
* Insert the driver command [[image:PageLink2.PNG|link=]] '''[[Driver_Commands_List#Priorityz|Priorityz]]''' into the driver command bar and set it to the new level<br><br>
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<table width=XXX bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
+
<tr valign="top">
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
+
<td>
 +
<table width=XXX-4 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To edit a consists '''Priority Level''' in the Session Editor:-  </td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>Open the '''Session Editor''' - this is found as '''Edit Session''' in the '''T:ANE Surveyor Main Menu''' and in the '''TRS19''' (and later version) '''Edit Menu'''</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 '''Driver Setup Rule''' then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit&#160;</span> button</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>Insert the command '''Priorityz''' at the appropriate place in the '''Driver Command Bar''' for the selected Driver and set it to the new level
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>The command '''Priorityz''' must be downloaded from the '''DLS''' and installed in your copy of '''Trainz'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
<table cellpadding=2 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
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<table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td width=729><span id="stepMap"></span>&nbsp;</td>
 
<td width=729><span id="stepMap"></span>&nbsp;</td>
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='''Track Priority in Map View'''=
 
='''Track Priority in Map View'''=
  
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<table width=1000>
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<tr valign="top">
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<td>
 
In Surveyor when using '''Map View''' or zooming the camera right out, the tracks will be shown colour coded according to their assigned track priority level. If the track layout shown in '''Figure 4''' above, with the priority markers as used in that figure, was shown in '''Map View''' then this would be the result.
 
In Surveyor when using '''Map View''' or zooming the camera right out, the tracks will be shown colour coded according to their assigned track priority level. If the track layout shown in '''Figure 4''' above, with the priority markers as used in that figure, was shown in '''Map View''' then this would be the result.
  
 
[[image:PriorityMiniMap.png|link=|alt=MiniMap]]<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMiniMap.png|link=|alt=MiniMap]]<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 Priority Marks are purple coloured track markers that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor. They are used to direct specific trains under AI control through the track section where they are placed
BlueDot10x10.png They only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains
BlueDot10x10.png The direction that the marker is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation
BlueDot10x10.png Track Priority Marks are used with Priority Levels that are assigned to each train


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What are Track Priority Markers?

BlueDot10x10.png Priority Levels have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific AI trains to force them through selected sections of track (the track sections are defined as between consecutive junction sets)


Priority Marks are used to assign different levels of Priority to track sections. Trains under AI control that have the same Priority Level as the track will, usually, be directed along that track.


PencilTips.PNG A better way of thinking about the meaning of Priority is to use the word Preference instead. Preference indicates a choice between different paths while Priority is often mistakenly taken to mean importance


Route or Session?

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


NotePad.PNG Notes:

DotPoint.JPG Placing Priority 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 Priority Marks 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 Priority Marks in each Session


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


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Adding a Track Priority Marker

In Surveyor Classic (S10)

PriorityMarker1.png
DotPoint1.JPG Open the Tracks Tool Flyout or press the  F4  key
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click on the Trackmark button or press the  V  key
DotPoint3.JPG Left Click on the Track Priority Marker
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 priority marker is to be placed
This will place the Track Priority Marker on the track and open its properties window.
PriorityMarker2.png
DotPoint6.JPG Left Click the default Priority value shown to select one 1, 2 or 3. Each Left Click will cycle to the next value


In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available for Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.

Adding a Priority 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 Priority Mark placed in your route then:-
DotPoint1Blue.png move the tool pointer over the existing priority 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 priority mark 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 Priority Marker.

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

DotPoint5.JPG Place the Priority Mark on the track.

Tools and keymap for S20
NotePad.PNG Notes:

DotPoint.JPG To add a priority mark, or any object, you will need to select the Placement Tool
DotPoint.JPG To edit a priority mark once it has been placed you will usually use either the Free Move Tool or the Fine Adjustment Tool
Add priority marker
Steps: To add a priority 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 Priority Mark
Once placed a Priority Mark can be easily moved if needed.


NotePad.PNG Notes:

To delete a Priority Mark (or any asset):-

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 Priority Mark
DotPoint3.JPG press the  Delete  key


PencilTips.PNG If you need to rotate the Priority Mark to face the opposite direction then:-
Steps:
DotPoint1.JPG Left Click on its Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key if the object has already been selected)
DotPoint2.JPG from the popup menu select  Rotate Trackside 
Note: the direction it faces has no effect on its operation


Set its Priority Level

The Priority Level is the ONLY important property of a Priority Mark. Its possible values are 1, 2 and 3.


PrioritymarkPriority S20.png
Steps: To set its Priority Level:-
DotPoint3Blue.png Left Click on its Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key if the object has already been selected)
DotPoint1.JPG From the popup Context Menu select  Edit Properties 
DotPoint2.JPG In the Script Properties section, Left Click on the Priority number to cycle through the possible values

Change Its Name

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

PrioritymarkName S20.png
Steps: To change the name of a Priority 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 Priority Mark and press the  Enter  key

Set its Trigger Radius

The trigger radius can be adjusted so that the marker can fit between two close junctions without overlapping them.

PrioritymarkRadius S20.png
Steps: To set the trigger radius:-
DotPoint6Blue.png Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Yellow Dot next to the Priority Mark to move it along the track or to another track

Move a Priority Mark Along the Track

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

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

Move the Priority Mark Vertically (S20)

Priority 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.
PrioritymarkFineAdjustVertical S20.png
Steps: To move a Priority 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 Priority Mark to it up or down
PencilTips.PNG If you need to return the Priority Mark to its original position then:-
Steps: To correctly reattach the Priority 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 

Move the Priority Mark Horizontally (S20)

Priority 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.
PrioritymarkFineAdjustHorizontal S20.png
Steps: To move a Priority 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 Priority 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 Priority Mark to move it forward or back
PencilTips.PNG If you need to return the Priority Mark to its original position then:-
Steps: To correctly reattach the Priority 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 

Assign a Priority Marker to a New Layer

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 Priority 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:

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.


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


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Assigning Priority Levels to Trains

BlueDot10x10.png A higher priority level does not mean that one consist is more important than another. A priority 1 consist will not be given first access to a junction, for example, or be the first one to depart. The priority levels have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean.


NotePad.PNG Notes:

DotPoint.JPG Every locomotive (and its consist) must have a Priority Level of 1, 2 or 3. The default priority level of every locomotive is 2. You cannot assign NO Priority to a locomotive
DotPoint.JPG Setting the priority level of any wagon in a consist will set the priority level of ALL the wagons (including the loco) to the same value


For example you could assign priority 1 to express trains and 3 to slow general "all stops" freight trains, or you could assign priority 3 to express trains and 1 to slow general "all stops" freight trains, it is up to you. These values will not alter the speed or importance of these trains but will only decide which paths they should take.


In Surveyor Classic (S10)

To assign a priority level to a consist.

Steps: To assign a priority level to a consist:-
DotPoint1.JPG Open the Trainz Flyout tool (the  F7  key)
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click on the  ?  (Properties button)
DotPoint3.JPG Left Click on any rolling stock object in the selected consist
NotePad.PNG Setting the Priority Level of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same Priority Level
DotPoint4.JPG
In T:ANE and TRS19:-
DotPoint.JPG Left Click on the Train Priority value - each click will cycle through the values 1, 2, 3. The default priority level for all consists is 2
DotPoint.JPG Left Click the Tick.PNG icon to accept the change
In Surveyor Classic for Trainz Plus and TRS22:-
DotPoint.JPG Left Click on the Priority value to open a drop down menu. Select the required Priority Level of 1, 2 or 3
DotPoint.JPG Left Click the  Save Changes  button to accept the change

PriorityTrain.png

In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available for Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.

To assign a priority level to a locomotive.

Context tool of a loco
Steps: To assign a priority level to a consist:-
DotPoint1.JPG select either the:-
Ablue.png the Free Move Tool (press the  S  key), OR
Bblue.png the Fine Adjustment Tool (press the  D  key)
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click on any rolling stock object in the selected consist
NotePad.PNG Setting the Priority Level of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same Priority Level
DotPoint3.JPG Left Click on the Context Menu Icon (shown in the image on the left or press the  T  key) to open up the objects control menu
DotPoint4.JPG Left Click on the  Edit Properties  option in the popup menu
DotPoint5.JPG Left Click on the Priority value to open a drop down menu. Select the required Priority Level of 1, 2 or 3
DotPoint6.JPG Left Click the  Save Changes  button to accept the change


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Priority Marker Operation

BlueDot10x10.png Priority Marks only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains
BlueDot10x10.png Priority Marks force a AI trains that with the same priority level into taking the path containing the marker
BlueDot10x10.png AI trains will ignore a path containing a Priority Mark that does not match its own priority level unless that path is also the shortest available
BlueDot10x10.png If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will ignore the Priority Mark and find another path
BlueDot10x10.png The direction that the Priority Mark is pointing has NO effect on its operation


Consider the situations represented in the diagrams below. Three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of 1, 2 and 3 as shown. Each is given the driver command Drive to Trackmark or Navigate to Trackmark. The destination trackmark is shown on the right.

In Figure 1 below, no Track Priority Markers have been set. All three trains will take the shortest path, assuming there are no blockages.

Priority Map - Priority NULL
Figure 1


In Figure 2 below, a Track Priority Marker has been placed on the top loop line and has been given a priority level of 1. The red train (priority level 1) will now take the priority 1 path because it will "see" that as being the shortest of the three possible paths. The green and yellow trains (priority levels 2 and 3) will still "see" the middle path as the shortest.

Priority Map - Priority 1
Figure 2


In Figure 3 below, a Track Priority Marker has been placed on the lower loop line and has been given a priority level of 3. For the same reasons as explained above, the yellow train (priority level 3) will now take the priority 3 path because it now sees that as the shortest.

Priority Map - Priority 3
Figure 3


In Figure 4 below, Track Priority Markers have been placed on the upper and lower loop lines and set as shown. The red and yellow trains will take their respective loop paths while the green train is unaffected.

Priority Map - Priority 1&3
Figure 4


An exception, shown in Figure 5 below, will occur when a Track Priority Marker path has been blocked, for example by another train under AI or manual control. In the figure the lower loop path has been blocked. The red train will take its assigned path, the green train takes its shortest path and yellow train will be forced to take what it "sees" as the next shortest path.

Priority Map - Priority 2&3 blocked

Figure 5


NotePad.PNG Notes:

An AI controlled train will not attempt to find an alternative path around a blockage if:-

DotPoint.JPG the Drive To driver command is used, and
DotPoint.JPG the blocked path is the shortest path and has the same priority value as the consist

This is the normal operation of the Drive To command and is not caused by the Track Priority Markers or consist priority levels. This situation would occur with or without the use of priority levels and markers.



Another exception, shown in Figure 6 below, will occur when a driver command overrides a Track Priority Marker. In the figure the yellow train (priority level 3) has been given the driver command Drive To Station followed by Drive to Trackmark. As the station is not on the priority 3 path, that path will be ignored to reach the station and then the trackmark. After stopping at the station the train will not reverse back onto the main line to then use the priority 3 track.

Priority Map - Station
Figure 6


The Special Case of Priority 2
Figure 7 below shows a situation that does not fit the points made above. A Track Priority Marker has been set to priority level 2 and placed on the lower loop. The green train has been given the command to drive to the trackmark but ignores its assigned priority 2 path and proceeds via the shortest actual path. Track that has not been assigned a Track Priority Marker will have a default priority level of 2. In this situation, the green train "sees" two paths that match its priority level so it takes the path that is the actual shorter of the two.
Priority Map - 2
Figure 7


Track Priority Markers can also be used to direct trains away from specific paths. Figure 8 below shows how this can be done. A Track Priority Marker set to priority level 1 has been positioned on the shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level 2 and 3 from using that path - they will see it as the longest available path. A second Track Priority Marker set to priority level 3 has been positioned on the 2nd shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level 1 and 2 from using that path. The end result is that the green train (priority level 2) has only one path available - the longest physical path.

Priority Map - excluding 2
Figure 8


The situation shown in Figure 8 above only works up to a point. Figure 9 below shows what will happen when ALL paths are set to a blocking priority level. The green train (priority level 2) will ignore all the priority markers and choose its own shortest path. Track Priority Markers will only make a path *look* longer or shorter. When all paths have conflicting priorities to an AI train, then the AI will go back to selecting the actual shortest physical path.

Priority Map - all conflicted
Figure 9



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Modifying Train Priority Levels

BlueDot10x10.png The Priority Level of a consist in Driver can be altered manually or automatically


Ablue.png Manually in Driver

This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse.

Steps: To edit a consists Priority Level in Driver:-
DotPoint1.JPG  Ctrl  + Right Click (hold down the  Ctrl  key and Right Click) on the locomotive or on any of the wagons in the consist
NotePad.PNG Setting the Priority Level of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same Priority Level
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click on the  View Details  option from the popup menu
DotPoint3.JPG Depending on your version of Trainz, choose between:-
Ablue.png T:ANE, TRS19 and TRS22:-
DotPoint.JPG Left Click on the Train Priority value - each click will cycle through the values 1, 2, 3. The default priority level for all consists is 2
DotPoint.JPG Left Click the Tick.PNG icon to accept the change
Bblue.png In Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum:-
DotPoint.JPG Left Click on the Priority value to open a drop down menu. Select the required Priority Level of 1, 2 or 3
DotPoint.JPG Left Click the  Save Changes  button to accept the change
View Details

OR

Bblue.png Using the Session Editor

This can be done in Surveyor in the Session Editor PageLink.PNGDriver Setup Rule

Steps: To edit a consists Priority Level in the Session Editor:-
DotPoint1.JPG Open the Session Editor - this is found as Edit Session in the T:ANE Surveyor Main Menu and in the TRS19 (and later version) Edit Menu
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click on the Driver Setup Rule then Left Click on the  Edit  button
DotPoint3.JPG Insert the command Priorityz at the appropriate place in the Driver Command Bar for the selected Driver and set it to the new level
NotePad.PNG The command Priorityz must be downloaded from the DLS and installed in your copy of Trainz


LinkWiki.PNG Information on adding driver commands can be found on the Trainz Wiki Page at:-


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Track Priority in Map View

In Surveyor when using Map View or zooming the camera right out, the tracks will be shown colour coded according to their assigned track priority level. If the track layout shown in Figure 4 above, with the priority markers as used in that figure, was shown in Map View then this would be the result.

MiniMap

Tracks that have not been given a priority marker will be shown as dark blue indicating that they have the default priority level 2.


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