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> | + | <td>They only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td> |
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− | <td>''' | + | <td>The '''direction''' that the marker is pointing has '''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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='''What are Track Priority Markers?'''= | ='''What are Track Priority Markers?'''= | ||
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− | <td>'''Priority | + | <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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− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <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 | + | <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?'''= | ='''Route or Session?'''= | ||
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− | <td>'''Priority | + | <td>'''Priority Marks''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td> |
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− | <td><span style="font-size: 17px | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> |
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− | <td>Placing '''Priority | + | <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'''= | ='''Adding a Track Priority Marker'''= | ||
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+ | =='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''== | ||
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+ | <td width=250>[[image:PriorityMarker1.png|link=]]</td> | ||
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− | </td> | + | <td>Open the '''Tracks Tool''' Flyout or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F4 </span> key</td> |
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+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Trackmark button''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span> key</td> | ||
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− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker'''</td> |
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− | <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;"> + </span> '''Add''' button - it may already be selected - or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> A </span> key</td> |
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− | ----</td> | + | <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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− | ==''' | + | =='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== |
− | '''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus | + | '''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br> |
− | === | + | ===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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− | <td width=250 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Track Mesh Filter''' icon<br> | + | <td width=250 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Mesh Filter''' icon<br> |
[[image:TrackMeshFilter.png|link=|alt=Track mesh]] | [[image:TrackMeshFilter.png|link=|alt=Track mesh]] | ||
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− | <td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Content Drop-down Box'''<br> | + | <td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Content Drop-down Box'''<br> |
[[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br> | [[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br> | ||
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | ||
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<td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td> | <td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td> | ||
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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 width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>open the [[image:SurveyorWindowIcon.png|link=]] '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td> | ||
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− | <td> | + | <td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>< | + | <td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</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=]] '''[[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;"> Shortcut </span><br> | <td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span><br> | ||
− | If you already have a '''Priority | + | If you already have a '''Priority Mark''' placed in your route then:-</td> |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> + <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;"> Alt </span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the priority | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> + <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;"> Alt </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 | + | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Priority Mark''' on the track.<br> |
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+ | <td width=535>[[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]]</td> | ||
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+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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+ | <td>To add a priority mark, or any object, you will need to select the '''Placement Tool'''</td> | ||
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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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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a priority mark:-</td> | ||
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<td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> E </span> key) from the '''Tools Palette'''</td> | <td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> E </span> key) from the '''Tools Palette'''</td> | ||
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− | <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 | + | <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> |
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+ | <td colspan=2>Once placed a '''Priority Mark''' can be easily moved if needed.</td> | ||
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+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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+ | To delete a '''Priority Mark''' (or any asset):- | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td> | ||
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+ | <td>select either the:- | ||
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+ | <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;"> S </span>)<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
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+ | <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;"> D </span>)</td> | ||
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− | < | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Mark'''</td> |
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− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | </table> | |
− | + | </td> | |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td> |
− | <td>[[image: | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | <table | + | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <tr> | + | <td>If you need to rotate the '''Priority Mark''' to face the opposite direction then:- |
− | <td colspan= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff> |
− | + | <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= | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <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;"> T </span> key if the object has already been selected)</td> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | <tr> | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <td | + | <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;"> Rotate Trackside </span></td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td colspan=2>'''Note:''' the direction it faces has no effect on its operation</td> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <br> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ===Set its Priority Level=== | |
− | < | + | |
− | < | + | <table width=1000> |
− | + | <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: | + | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkPriority_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <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 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;"> T </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;"> Edit Properties </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> | ||
− | < | + | </table> |
− | <td | + | </td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | [[image: | + | ===Change Its Name=== |
− | <table cellpadding= | + | |
− | <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= | + | <table width=1000> |
− | + | <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: | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <td>using either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) the '''Direction Mark''' to be renamed</td> |
− | [[ | + | </tr> |
+ | <tr 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;"> 1 </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;"> Enter </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | < | + | </table> |
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <br> | + | |
− | <table width= | + | ===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: | + | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td> |
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
− | <table | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <tr> | + | <td> |
− | <td colspan= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
− | + | <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: | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <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> | |
− | + | </table> | |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | < | + | </table> |
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table | + | |
+ | ===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=# | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <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> | ||
− | |||
− | + | ===Move the Priority Mark Vertically (S20)=== | |
− | This feature allows | + | |
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <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> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <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 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;"> D </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;"> Blue </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=# | + | |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <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: | + | <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- | + | </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;"> T </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;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | < | + | </table> |
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table | + | |
+ | ===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=# | + | <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;"> D </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;"> Red </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;"> Green </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 | + | <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;"> T </span> key | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the 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;"> T </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;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | |||
− | === | + | ===Assign a Priority Marker to a New Layer=== |
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffff | + | <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 | + | <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> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan= | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Priority Mark to a layer:-</td> |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td> |
− | < | + | </tr> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <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> | |
− | + | </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;"> Lock Layer </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;"> Unlock Layer </span> button</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 | + | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc | + | <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> | ||
− | < | + | <br> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
<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> </td> | <td width=729><span id="stepAssigning"></span> </td> | ||
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='''Assigning Priority Levels to Trains'''= | ='''Assigning Priority Levels to Trains'''= | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <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 | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 | + | <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.< | + | <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> | ||
− | ==''' | + | =='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''== |
− | To assign a priority level to a | + | To assign a priority level to a consist.<br> |
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> |
− | <tr> | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <td colspan= | + | <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: | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <td>Open the '''Trainz''' Flyout tool (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F7 </span> key)</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;"> ? </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;"> Save Changes </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> | ||
− | ==''' | + | =='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== |
− | '''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus | + | '''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= | + | <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= | + | <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: | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>< | + | <td>select either the:- |
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>the '''Free Move Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span> key), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td>the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span> key)</td> | |
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | <tr> | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.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> | </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;"> T </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;"> Edit Properties </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;"> Save Changes </span> button to accept the change</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | </td> | |
− | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | + | </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> </td> | <td width=729><span id="stepOperation"></span> </td> | ||
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='''Priority Marker Operation'''= | ='''Priority Marker Operation'''= | ||
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <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: | + | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <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: | + | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>''' | + | <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: | + | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td>AI | + | <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: | + | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | + | <td>The direction that the '''Priority Mark''' is pointing has '''NO effect''' on its operation</td> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | <td>The direction that the ''' | + | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <br> | |
− | Consider the | + | <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>< | + | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 5</span></td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | </table> |
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 | + | <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:- | ||
− | + | <table> | |
− | + | <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> | + | <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 --> | + | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=729><span id="stepModifying"></span> </td> | <td width=729><span id="stepModifying"></span> </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 | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <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 | + | [[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 | + | <td> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
<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;"> Ctrl </span> + <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;"> Ctrl </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 | + | <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;"> View Details </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> | ||
− | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | <tr> | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <td | + | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | ----</td> | + | <td>In '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum''':- |
+ | <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> | ||
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+ | <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;"> Save Changes </span> button to accept the change</td> | ||
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+ | </table> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:ViewDetails1.png|link=|alt=View Details]]</td> | ||
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− | [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Using | + | [[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 | + | 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]]''' |
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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To edit a consists '''Priority Level''' in the Session Editor:- </td> | ||
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+ | <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> | ||
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+ | <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;"> Edit </span> button</td> | ||
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+ | <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 | ||
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+ | <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> | ||
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+ | </table> | ||
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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> | ||
− | Tracks that have not been given a priority marker will be shown as dark blue indicating that they have the '''default priority level 2'''. | + | Tracks that have not been given a priority marker will be shown as dark blue indicating that they have the '''default priority level 2'''.</td> |
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Revision as of 08:21, 27 September 2023
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.
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What are Track Priority Markers?
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. |
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Route or Session?
Priority Marks can be placed in a Route Layer or in a Session Layer |
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Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:- |
Adding a Track Priority Marker
In Surveyor Classic (S10)
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In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)
Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available for Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.
Adding a Priority Mark (S20)
In the Asset Palette either:-
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To narrow down the filter list, type "mark" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box
This will list all the Track Objects containing the text "mark" in the filter list.
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Place the Priority Mark on the track.
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Set its Priority Level
The Priority Level is the ONLY important property of a Priority Mark. Its possible values are 1, 2 and 3. |
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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.
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Set its Trigger Radius
The trigger radius can be adjusted so that the marker can fit between two close junctions without overlapping them.
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Move a Priority Mark Along the Track
Priority Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Assigning Priority Levels to Trains
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. |
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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.
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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.
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Priority Marker Operation
Priority Marks only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains | |
Priority Marks force a AI trains that with the same priority level into taking the path containing the marker | |
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 | |
If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will ignore the Priority Mark and find another path | |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
The Special Case of Priority 2 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.
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.
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Modifying Train Priority Levels
The Priority Level of a consist in Driver can be altered manually or automatically |
Manually in Driver
This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse.
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Using the Session Editor
This can be done in Surveyor in the Session Editor Driver Setup Rule
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Information on adding driver commands can be found on the Trainz Wiki Page at:- |
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.
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Related Links
Trainz Wiki
More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz |
This page was created by Trainz user pware in September 2019 and was last updated as shown below.