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Help:DCC Mode

2014-10-17T21:06:41Z

Brileyh:

Digital Command Control (DDC) Mode, enables the control of the train through shortcuts placed on the bottom right corner, instead of pushing or pulling the corresponding analog lever in realistic CAB mode. DCC behaves like a model railroad controller. Not every locomotive is fitted with these devices.

== [[File:DDC controller.jpg]] DCC Controller (W/S/X) ==
This dial controls the
movement of the currently selected train
and is analogous to a model railway DCC
controller knob. Click LMB and drag it
clockwise on the dial to move forward. Dragging the dial so
the arrow points upwards will stop the train. Dragging the
dial anti-clockwise will move the train in reverse. Clicking
LMB on a position of the dial will also move the dial to that
location.

Shortcuts (these three nicely line up on keyboard):
* “W” - forward
* “S” - stop
* "X" - reverse
If you use the keyboard to control the throttle, refer to the
position of the rotary dial on the HUD to see your current
throttle setting.

== [[File:STOP.jpg]] Stop (S)==
To quickly reset the dial and bring the current
consist to a halt, Click LMB on the Stop icon.

== [[File:DECOUPLE.jpg]] Decouple ==
To decouple traincars from your train, first click
the decouple button. A series of coupler icons will
appear where the train can be decoupled. Click
on the coupler where you want to make a break
in the train.

Rotate the camera view to see the consist lengthwise
on the screen. It makes decoupling easier to figure out.

To recouple, approach consist at no more than 3 mph
or you will break the coupling.

== [[File:PANTOGRAPHS.jpg]] Pantographs (KPend / KP1)==
Click LMB on the Pantograph button on the right
of the throttle to raise and lower them or press
the ‘End’ key on the keypad. If the locomotive
has multiple pantographs subsequent key/button
presses will raise them individually or together before cycling
back to all down.

== [[File:REVERSE TRAIN FACING.jpg]] Reverse Train Facing (ALT + C) ==
If your locomotive has two cabs, or two control
desks in the same cab, click LMB on the
Reverse Train Facing button to change your seat to the other
cab.

Shortcut:
* "ALT + C" from Cab Interior View (ONLY) - Change cab seats

== [[File:BELL.jpg]] Bell (B) ==
To activate or deactivate the locomotive bell, Click
LMB on the bell button.

Shortcut:
* “B” - Bell

== [[File:DITCHLIGHTS.jpg]] Ditchlights (;)==
To activate or deactivate the flasher for the
ditchlights, Click LMB on the ditchlights button.

Shortcut:
* “;” - ditchlights

== [[File:LIGHTS.jpg]] Lights (L)==
To activate the headlights, click LMB on the Light
button. The lights will cycle through off, dim and
bright settings.

Shortcuts:
* “L” - toggle lights on and off
* "Shift + L" - toggle lights between dim and bright.

== [[File:HORN.jpg]] Horn (H)==
To operate the horn or whistle, Click LMB on the
Horn button to the right of the throttle control on
the HUD. For long blasts of the horn, simply Click LMB + Hold on
the Horn button. Some horns may have a set length, and will
play for the same duration each time.

Shortcut:
* "H" - Hold down for Horn

Help:Driver Onscreen Help

2014-10-17T20:42:44Z

Brileyh:

Click this Help (?) button to turn on and off the on-screen help about junction/turnout/point directions, name of junction, etc.

Novice users should keep this turned ON while learning how to drive or while driving an unfamiliar route.

Think of this as another Heads-Up Display feature.

This is NOT the same function as the In-game Help (?) button in the upper right-hand of the top menubar.

Help:Main Screen

2014-10-17T20:34:16Z

Brileyh:

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz, start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which teach the basics of how to drive a train in simple (DCC) and advanced (CAB) modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

Trainz 12 (T12) menu choices:
* [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|LEARN TO DRIVE]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|SELECT ROUTE]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], GET NEW CONTENT, [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], MULTI-PLAYER, and [[Help:Menu_Updates|DOWNLOAD CONTENT UPDATES]].

Trainz 10 (T10) menu choices:
* [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|TUTORIALS]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|ROUTES]], [[Help:Menu_Scenarios|SCENARIOS]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

Trainz 9 (T9) menu choices:
* [[Surveyor|SURVEYOR]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], DRIVER (with subchoices of: [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]] and LOAD).

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available.

The name presented in blue in the upper right-hand corner is the name of the Wiki page that TRAINZ expects to find. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change to other Wiki page names.

You may type directly into the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Main Screen

2014-10-17T20:33:42Z

Brileyh:

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz, start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which teach the basics of how to drive a train in simple (DCC) and advanced (CAB) modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

Trainz 12 (T12) menu choices:
* [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|LEARN TO DRIVE]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|SELECT ROUTE]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], GET NEW CONTENT, [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], MULTI-PLAYER, and [[Help:Menu_Updates|DOWNLOAD CONTENT UPDATES]].

Trainz 10 (T10) menu choices:
* [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|TUTORIALS]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|ROUTES]], [[Help:Menu_Scenarios|SCENARIOS]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

Trainz 9 (T9) menu choices:
* [[Surveyor:SURVEYOR]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], DRIVER (with subchoices of: [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]] and LOAD).

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available.

The name presented in blue in the upper right-hand corner is the name of the Wiki page that TRAINZ expects to find. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change to other Wiki page names.

You may type directly into the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Main Screen

2014-10-17T20:32:23Z

Brileyh:

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz, start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which teach the basics of how to drive a train in simple (DCC) and advanced (CAB) modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

Trainz 12 (T12) menu choices:
* [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|LEARN TO DRIVE]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|SELECT ROUTE]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], GET NEW CONTENT, [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], MULTI-PLAYER, and [[Help:Menu_Updates|DOWNLOAD CONTENT UPDATES]].

Trainz 10 (T10) menu choices:
* [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|TUTORIALS]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|ROUTES]], [[Help:Menu_Scenarios|SCENARIOS]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

Trainz 9 (T9) menu choices:
* [[SURVEYOR]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], DRIVER (with subchoices of: [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]] and LOAD).

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available.

The name presented in blue in the upper right-hand corner is the name of the Wiki page that TRAINZ expects to find. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change to other Wiki page names.

You may type directly into the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Surveyor

2014-10-17T20:31:58Z

Brileyh:

[[Surveyor]] is the built-in world editing tool of the Trainz environment. Most versions of Trainz include the Surveyor module - the notable exceptions are the cheaper "driver pack" products. The [[Route and Session Creation]] page provides detail on how to build routes and their associated gameplay sessions using Surveyor.

==Editable Items==
Surveyor allows the manipulation of the following aspects of the game:

* Routes
** Ground Height
** Ground Textures
** Water
** Route Layers ''(see below for layer details)''

* Sessions
** Environmental Conditions
** Session Rules
** Session Layers ''(see below for layer details)''
** Customised Initial Junction Directions
** Customised Map Object Properties

* Per-Layer
** Map Objects (Scenery, etc.)
** Scenery Splines
** Track
** Trackside Objects
** Trains

= See Also =
[[Help:Menu|Main Menu]]

Help:Menu Routes

2014-10-17T20:31:24Z

Brileyh:

The Trainz routes menu displays a list of installed [[route|routes]] allowing you to create, edit and delete them. It also allows you to view, edit, create and delete the [[session|sessions]] for a particular route.
[[Image:RoutesMenuIcon.jpg|right]]

= Routes =
[[Image:RoutesMenuRoutes.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The Trainz Simulator 12 routes list]]

=== What is a Route? ===
In Trainz, a "Route" is simply an area of land. It can be big, small, fictional or based on real-world data. Normally it contains tracks, trains, scenery, hills and mountains, trees and everything you would expect to see in the real world. To actually drive a train on a Route, you need a "Session".

=== Routes List ===

The routes menu displays a list of every installed [[route]] (and potentially new DLC routes available for purchase). Each row shows the route name, the number of installed sessions for that route and the route [[region]]. If your version of Trainz supports [[Trainz_Multiplayer|multiplayer]] there is also a column showing the number of active multiplayer games for that particular route. You can sort the list by any of these columns by clicking/tapping on the up/down arrow above the relevant column.

To find out more about a particular route simply click/tap on it in the list to select it. Once it's selected the route description will be displayed, and the route thumbnail will update. From here you can perform a number of actions relating to the selected route.

=== Creating/Editing ===

Trainz is more than just a train simulator, and comes with an advanced route/session creation tool called [[Surveyor]]. Surveyor allows you to edit any installed route, or create your own from scratch. To create a new blank route in Surveyor simply click/tap the "Create Route" button. You do not need to have a route selected for this button to become enabled. To edit an already installed route in Surveyor first select the desired route, and then click/tap the "Edit Route" button.

You can also delete routes from within the menu. To delete a route first select it in the list, and then click/tap the "Delete Route" button. A confirmation prompt will be displayed to ensure you do not delete an installed route by mistake. Note that it is not possible to delete built-in routes (i.e, those routes that were pre-installed when you installed the game). Also note that when you delete a route you will also delete any installed [[session|sessions]] for that route.

=== Viewing Sessions ===

There are two ways to access the list of [[session|sessions]] for a particular route. The first is to select the route in the list and then click/tap on the "View Sessions" button in the bottom right of screen. The alternative is to click/tap the small double chevron icon on the far right of the relevant row.

=== Favourites ===

To toggle the list between showing only your favourite routes or showing every route click/tap the star icon above the top left corner of the list view. The star icon will show coloured while the favourites filter is active and grey when it is not.

To change the status of a particular route/session, locate it in the list, and then click/tap the star icon at the beginning of the row. Note that toggling the favourite status of a route may cause it to be removed from the active list. Also note that all built-in routes and sessions and any locally created routes and sessions will be set as favourites by default.

= Sessions =
[[Image:RoutesMenuSessions.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The Trainz Simulator 12 sessions list]]

=== What is a Session? ===
A "Session" contains all the elements that describe and control what the user can do. For example Session 1 may put the user in charge of a coal train while Session 2 has them in charge of a passenger service. Both sessions utilize the same Route as the basis. In Trainz 12, the concept of Layers also enables the route to be further customized. For example, by using layers the physical world elements such as buildings and even track can be changed and saved in a new layer. This means you can drive in one session in a 1950's setting and then in another session on the same route in a 1970's session.

=== Sessions List ===

The sessions list is much like the [[#Routes|routes list]] but with fewer columns. In more recent versions of the game the sessions list may also have a special row which grants access to [[Quickdrive]].

=== Starting a Session (Driving a Train) ===

The train driving simulation module in Trainz is called Driver. To begin a session in Driver simply select it in the list and click/tap the "Drive Session" button. This will load the selected session, ready to begin driving. The sessions list will also list any saved Driver sessions you may have, and allow you to resume them. To resume a saved session simply select it in the list and click/tap the "Resume Session" button.

=== Quickdrive ===

The sessions screen also allows you to drive a route using the [[Quickdrive]] feature. Quickdrive allows you to explore a route, choosing which trains to place, where to place them, and then drive as and where you wish. Depending on your version of Trainz Quickdrive is accessible either by selecting the special Quickdrive row at the top of the session list and clicking/tapping "Drive Session", or by clicking/tapping the special "Quickdrive" button on the right of screen.

=== Creating/Editing ===

Like the routes view, the sessions view allows you to create, edit and delete sessions for a particular route. To create a new blank session simply click/tap the "Create Session" button in the top left. To edit an existing session first select it in the list and then click/tap the "Edit Session" button. Both of these options will launch [[Surveyor]] to allow you to create/edit the session as required.

You can also delete sessions from within the menu. To delete a session first select it in the list, and then click/tap the "Delete Session" button. A confirmation prompt will be displayed to ensure you do not delete an installed session by mistake. Note that it is not possible to delete built-in sessions (i.e, those sessions that were pre-installed when you installed the game).

=== Multiplayer Sessions ===

If your version of Trainz supports [[Trainz_Multiplayer|multiplayer]] the sessions list will also show any active multiplayer games for the selected route. Multiplayer games will show slightly differently in the list and cannot be edited, deleted or favourited. To join a multiplayer game simply select it in the list and click the "Join Session" button. If the game is private you may be prompted for a password. If you'd like to ask the hosts permission to join a multiplayer game you can do so via the [[iTrainz_Chat|in-game chat]].

[[Trainz_Multiplayer|Click here for more information regarding Trainz multiplayer]]

= See Also =
[[Help:Menu|Main Menu]]

[[Category:Help|Menu Routes]]

Help:Main Screen

2014-10-17T20:26:24Z

Brileyh:

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz, start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which teach the basics of how to drive a train in simple (DCC) and advanced (CAB) modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

Trainz 12 (T12) menu choices:
* [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|LEARN TO DRIVE]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|SELECT ROUTE]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], GET NEW CONTENT, [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], MULTI-PLAYER, and [[Help:Menu_Updates|DOWNLOAD CONTENT UPDATES]].

Trainz 10 (T10) menu choices:
* [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|TUTORIALS]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|ROUTES]], [[Help:Menu_Scenarios|SCENARIOS]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

Trainz 9 (T9) menu choices:
* SURVEYOR, [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], DRIVER (with subchoices of: [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]] and LOAD).

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available.

The name presented in blue in the upper right-hand corner is the name of the Wiki page that TRAINZ expects to find. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change to other Wiki page names.

You may type directly into the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Contents

2014-10-17T20:16:18Z

Brileyh:

This page provides links to various core areas of Trainz Online help.

The Trainz Online help site is a MediaWiki site and accepts informational articles from all Trainz users. This means that the site is always being updated. If you would like to contribute your own information by adding to the wiki, please see the official [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki documentation Help:Contents] page.

= Trainz Help Pages =

Help is available on the following major categories:

* [[Help:Launcher]] - Start the Game, open Content Manager or read the Manual.
* [[Help:Menu|Main Screen]] - Choose which aspect of Trainz you want to explore
* [[Help:Surveyor]] - Create or Edit Routes and Sessions
* [[Help:Driver]] - Driver or Operate Trains on your own tracks or routes from around the world.
* [[Help:Content Manager]] - Download, sort and edit all the assets that can be used in Trainz

==In-Game Help Mode==
Get in-game help using the [[Help:Help_Mode|(?) icon]] on the upper right of the top menubar.

Move the cursor around the screen. Wherever a hand-pointer symbol appears, there is a supporting wiki page link.
Since this is a volunteer effort, Trainz users add more help to these wiki pages as time permits.

==See Also==
[[HowToGuides]] - Learn how to use various Trainz tools, create your own objects, and much more.

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Help Mode

2014-10-17T20:10:23Z

Brileyh:

'''Congratulations! You are now using Trainz In-Game Help Mode!'''

Help about HELP Button!

Though it feels somewhat redundant, you probably clicked on the upper right (?) icon in Trainz,
and then you hovered over the very same icon again with the hand pointer symbol and clicked.

You are on your way to discovering much more about how to use Trainz.

[[File:Help_mode1.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]
{{clear}}

When you select the (?) icon, then choose "Get help on..." your cursor will appear as either an arrow with a (?) or as a hand pointer symbol.
* Prior to TS12-SP1, just click on the (?) to get your cursor.
* Move your mouse around the page, and hold the cursor over a game menu or button (or even some objects if the creator has provided a link).
** When the cursor shows as an arrow and (?), then there is NO HELP available for that area.
** When the cursor shows as a hand pointer, you can click to display a wiki Help page about that aspect of Trainz. The name of the help page appears in the UPPER RIGHT menu box.

[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]

Once you have a wiki page open, you can navigate through the wiki pages using links in the (usually blue) linked text or at the bottom of the page.

Press the Esc key to exit from HELP mode.

Click again on the (?) icon, select "View Trainz Help" then search for related topics.

==See Also==
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category:Help]]

Help:Help Mode

2014-10-17T20:09:26Z

Brileyh:

'''Congratulations! You are now using Trainz In-Game Help Mode!'''

Help about HELP Button!

Though it feels somewhat redundant, you probably clicked on the upper right (?) icon in Trainz,
and then you hovered over the very same icon again with the hand pointer symbol and clicked.

You are on your way to discovering much more about how to use Trainz.

[[File:Help_mode1.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]
{{clear}}

When you select the (?) icon, then choose "Get help on..." your cursor will appear as either an arrow with a (?) or as a hand pointer symbol.
* Prior to TS12-SP1, just click on the (?) to get your cursor.

* Move your mouse around the page, and hold the cursor over a game menu or button (or even some objects if the creator has provided a link).

** When the cursor shows as an arrow and (?), then there is NO HELP available for that area.

** When the cursor shows as a hand pointer, you can click to display a wiki Help page about that aspect of Trainz. The name of the help page appears in the UPPER RIGHT menu box.

[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]

Once you have a wiki page open, you can navigate through the wiki pages using links in the (usually blue) linked text or at the bottom of the page.

Press the Esc key to exit from HELP mode.

Click again on the (?) icon, select "View Trainz Help" then search for related topics.

==See Also==
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category:Help]]

Help:Menu Railyard

2014-09-10T08:34:44Z

Brileyh:

The Railyard menu choice displays ONLY ONE railcar or locomotive at a time in the shed. Think of this as a 3D picture book of your rolling stock (asset database). There are NO game controls here.

Click on the pull-over icon to see a list of all installed rolling stock, locomotives, coaches, etc. Click on any listed item to show it in the 3D view.

Icons appear that let you sound the horn, activate the lights, and raise/lower the pantographs where appropriate for the asset.

[[File:Railyard.jpg|400px]]
{{clear}}
Main Menu - Returns to Main Menu

Rotate left/right - Adjust the camera viewpoint

Zoom in/out - Adjust the camera zoom

Favorites - Toggles the list favorites filter

Info/List - Toggles between the train list and selected train information

Horn - Sounds the train horn, if horn icon appears

Lights - Activates the trains lights, if light icon appears

Pantographs - Raises and lowers folding arm units on the roof of an electric locomotive that moves a contact bar up to touch the overhead power lines.

= See Also =
[[Help:Menu|Main Menu]]

[[Category:Help|Menu Railyard]]

Help:Driver DCC Pantographs

2014-09-10T08:31:28Z

Brileyh:

== [[File:PANTOGRAPHS.jpg]] Pantographs ==
The pantograph button (End) will raise or lower the pantograph for electric locomotives.

If the locomotive
has multiple pantographs subsequent key/button
presses will raise them individually or together before cycling
back to all down.

A pantograph is a folding arm unit on the roof of a locomotive that moves a contact bar up to touch the overhead power lines.

[[Category:Help|Driver DCC Pantographs]]

Help:Driver Onscreen Help

2014-09-10T08:18:41Z

Brileyh:

Click this Question button to turn on and off the onscreen help about junction/turnout/point directions, name of junction, etc. Novice users of TRAINZ should keep this turned on while learning how to drive or when driving an unfamiliar route. Think of this as a Heads-Up Display.

This is NOT the same function as the Question button for in-game help that appears on the upper right-hand corner.

Help:Driver Find

2014-09-10T08:11:00Z

Brileyh:

Click the Find button to find objects on a route, like locomotives, cars/wagons, and other assets. It will not find a 'driver'.

Help:Driver Metric

2014-09-10T08:07:59Z

Brileyh:

Click the Metric button to switch between metric(kph) and Imperial(mph) measures for distance, speed, pressures etc.

Help:Driver Save

2014-09-10T08:04:46Z

Brileyh:

Click the Save button to save the current Driver Session at any point desired. Each time you save, give a new name IF you want to have several saved points in your session.

All these saved points appear in the Saved Sessions menu.

Help:Driver Pause

2014-09-10T07:59:05Z

Brileyh:

Click the Driver Pause button to pause the game for any reason, telephone call, lunch break, bio break, etc.

Click it again to resume the game.

Help:Menu Scenarios

2014-09-10T07:45:08Z

Brileyh:

This choice offers many railroad venues in various countries, from hauling freight to handling commuter traffic on a fixed time schedule.

Many scenarios list the complexity (Easy to Difficult), permit a choice between driving manually or assisted, and defines whether the route is pre-set or not. An easy scenario tends to focus mostly upon controlling speed and observing basic signals/signboards.

Click to highlight the desired Scenario. A description appears defining the kind of activity expected in the scenario, a difficulty level, and credits for the authoring team.

With a scenario highlighted, you may either delete it (NOT recommended unless you really hate the scenario) or drive it.

A back arrow returns to the Main menu.

= See Also =
[[Help:Menu|Main Menu]]

Help:Main Screen

2014-09-10T07:37:14Z

Brileyh: /* Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) */

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz you should start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which will teach you the basics of how to drive a train in simple and advanced modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

In Trainz 9 (T9), the menu choices are named:
[[Help:Menu_Tutorials|LEARN TO DRIVE]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|SELECT ROUTE]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|DOWNLOAD CONTENT UPDATES]].

In Trainz 10 (T10), the choices are named: [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|TUTORIALS]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|ROUTES]], [[Help:Menu_Scenarios|SCENARIOS]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available.

The name presented in blue in the upper right-hand corner is the name of the Wiki page that TRAINZ expects to find. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change to other Wiki page names.

You may type directly into the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Main Screen

2014-09-10T07:36:49Z

Brileyh: /* Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) */

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz you should start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which will teach you the basics of how to drive a train in simple and advanced modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

In Trainz 9 (T9), the menu choices are named:
[[Help:Menu_Tutorials|LEARN TO DRIVE]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|SELECT ROUTE]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]],[[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|DOWNLOAD CONTENT UPDATES]].

In Trainz 10 (T10), the choices are named: [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|TUTORIALS]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|ROUTES]], [[Help:Menu_Scenarios|SCENARIOS]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available.

The name presented in blue in the upper right-hand corner is the name of the Wiki page that TRAINZ expects to find. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change to other Wiki page names.

You may type directly into the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Menu Railyard

2014-09-10T07:35:39Z

Brileyh:

The Railyard menu choice displays ONLY ONE railcar or locomotive at a time in the shed. Think of this as a 3D picture book of your rolling stock (asset database). There are NO game controls here.

Click on the pull-over icon to see a list of all installed rolling stock, locomotives, coaches, etc. Click on any listed item to show it in the 3D view.

Icons appear that let you sound the horn, activate the lights, and raise/lower the pantographs where appropriate for the asset.

[[File:Railyard.jpg|400px]]
{{clear}}
Main Menu - Returns to Main Menu

Rotate left/right - Adjust the camera viewpoint

Zoom in/out - Adjust the camera zoom

Favorites - Toggles the list favorites filter

Info/List - Toggles between the train list and selected train information

Horn - Sounds the train horn, if horn icon appears

Lights - Activates the trains lights, if light icon appears

Pantographs - Raises and lowers the trains pantographs, if applicable

= See Also =
[[Help:Menu|Main Menu]]

[[Category:Help|Menu Railyard]]

Help:Menu Railyard

2014-09-10T07:28:17Z

Brileyh:

Railyard displays a list of all installed rolling stock, locomotives, coaches, etc. Clicking an item in the list shows it in the 3D view and allows you to sound the horn, activate the lights, and raise/lower the pantographs where appropriate.

[[File:Railyard.jpg|400px]]
{{clear}}
Main Menu - Returns to Main Menu

Rotate left/right - Adjust the camera viewpoint

Zoom in/out - Adjust the camera zoom

Favorites - Toggles the list favorites filter

Info/List - Toggles between the train list and selected train information

Horn - Sounds the train horn, if horn icon appears

Lights - Activates the trains lights, if light icon appears

Pantographs - Raises and lowers the trains pantographs, if applicable

= See Also =
[[Help:Menu|Main Menu]]

[[Category:Help|Menu Railyard]]

Help:Menu Saved Sessions

2014-09-10T07:26:17Z

Brileyh:

The Saved Sessions Menu will display all of your saved Driver sessions. To continue a game where you last left it, select it from the list and choose "Resume Session".

= See Also =
[[Help:Menu|Main Menu]]

[[Category:Help|Menu Saved Sessions]]

Help:Menu Updates

2014-09-10T07:25:48Z

Brileyh:

The Content Updates Menu will list all the items that have updates applicable from the Download Station. To download an update, select it from the list and choose "Download Update", or click "Download All", then chose the Download/Download All option from the Asset Download dialog.

= See Also =
[[Help:Menu|Main Menu]]

[[Category:Help|Menu Updates]]

Help:Menu Scenarios

2014-09-10T07:25:18Z

Brileyh:

Help:Menu Tutorials

2014-09-10T07:24:27Z

Brileyh:

So you want to control (drive) a locomotive? This simulator puts you in the driver's seat of the cab with it's dizzy array of levers, dials, switches, buttons, bells, and horns.

Many new TRAINZ novices throw up their hands at the amount of knowledge that veterans have earned the hard way from years of TRAINZ experience. (Experience: The art of making hundreds of errors.)

These tutorials introduce you to:
* the cab controls,
* the signals (more or less),
* signboards (that is, speed limits),
* the viewing options,
* the junction controls (hint: the locomotive must be at least 15 meters away before you can switch a junction),
* turntable handling (hint: tilt the viewing angle to almost overhead to make the rotation controls visible),
* changing locomotives,
* using the map (more or less),
* etc.

Trainz 10 (T10) records your progress in the Achievements choice within the Main Menu. Do the tutorials in the order presented. The initial tuorials restrict some of the variables and controls. The later tutorials open up those controls under the assumption that the prior tutorials properly ended without a derailment.

= See Also =
[[Help:Menu|Main Menu]]

Help:Main Screen

2014-09-10T07:21:25Z

Brileyh: /* The Help (?) Icon */

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz you should start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which will teach you the basics of how to drive a train in simple and advanced modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

In Trainz 9 (T9), the menu choices are named:
[[Help:Menu_Tutorials|LEARN TO DRIVE]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|SELECT ROUTE]],[[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]],[[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]],and [[Help:Menu_Updates|DOWNLOAD CONTENT UPDATES]].

In Trainz 10 (T10), the choices are named: [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|TUTORIALS]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|ROUTES]], [[Help:Menu_Scenarios|SCENARIOS]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available.

The name presented in blue in the upper right-hand corner is the name of the Wiki page that TRAINZ expects to find. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change to other Wiki page names.

You may type directly into the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Main Menu Button

2014-09-10T07:15:28Z

Brileyh: /* Achievements */

From the homepage, the Main Menu button displays a list of Options, Achievements, Credits and Exit Game.

==Options==

*General Settings
*Video Settings
*Surveyor Settings
*Control Settings
*Other Rule based options

==Achievements==
Check here initially to confirm successful completion of the four tutorials.

Later, check your progress on completing a wide variety of other Achievements.

==Credits ==
Discover the team behind Trainz

==Exit==
At some point you will need to exit out of Trainz. This is how you do it.

[[Category:Help|Main Menu]]

Help:Menu Tutorials

2014-09-10T07:08:41Z

Brileyh:

Help:Menu Tutorials

2014-09-10T06:29:49Z

Brileyh:

So you want to control (drive) a locomotive? This simulator puts you in the driver's seat of the cab with it's dizzy array of levers, dials, switches, buttons, bells, and horns.

Many new TRAINZ novices throw up their hands at the amount of knowledge that veterans have earned the hard way from years of TRAINZ experience. (Experience: The art of making hundreds of errors.)

These tutorials introduce you to the cab controls, the signals (more or less), signboards (that is, speed limits), the viewing options, the junction controls (hint: the locomotive must be at least 15 meters away before you can switch a junction), turntable handling (hint: tilt the viewing angle to almost overhead to make the rotation controls visible), changing locomotives, using the map (more or less), etc.

Trainz 10 (T10) records your progress in the Achievements choice within the Main Menu. Do the tutorials in the order presented. The initial tuorials restrict some of the variables and controls. The later tutorials open up those controls under the assumption that the prior tutorials properly ended without a derailment.

Help:Main Screen

2014-09-10T06:24:12Z

Brileyh: /* Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) */

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz you should start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which will teach you the basics of how to drive a train in simple and advanced modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

In Trainz 9 (T9), the menu choices are named:
[[Help:Menu_Tutorials|LEARN TO DRIVE]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|SELECT ROUTE]],[[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]],[[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]],and [[Help:Menu_Updates|DOWNLOAD CONTENT UPDATES]].

In Trainz 10 (T10), the choices are named: [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|TUTORIALS]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|ROUTES]], [[Help:Menu_Scenarios|SCENARIOS]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change. You can also type directly in to the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Main Screen

2014-09-10T06:22:37Z

Brileyh: /* Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) */

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz you should start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which will teach you the basics of how to drive a train in simple and advanced modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

In Trainz 9 (T9), the menu choices are named:
[[Help:Menu_Tutorials|LEARN TO DRIVE]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|SELECT ROUTES]],[[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

In Trainz 10 (T10), the choices are named: [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|TUTORIALS]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|ROUTES]], [[Help:Menu_Scenarios|SCENARIOS]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change. You can also type directly in to the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Menu Tutorials

2014-09-10T06:13:59Z

Brileyh: Created page with "So many new TRAINZ novices throw up their hands at the amount of knowledge that veterans have earned the hard way from years of TRAINZ experience. (Experience: The art of mak..."

So many new TRAINZ novices throw up their hands at the amount of knowledge that veterans have earned the hard way from years of TRAINZ experience. (Experience: The art of making hundreds of errors.)

These tutorials introduce you to the cab, the signals (more or less), signboards (that is, speed limits), the viewing options, the junction controls (hint: the locomotive must be at least 15 meters away before you can switch a junction), turntable handling (hint: tilt the viewing angle to almost overhead to make the rotation controls visible), changing locomotives, using the map (more or less), etc.

Trainz 10 (T10) records your progress in the Achievements choice within the Main Menu. Do the tutorials in the order presented. The initial tuorials restrict some of the variables and controls. The later tutorials open up those controls under the assumption that the prior tutorials properly ended without a derailment.

Help:Menu Scenarios

2014-09-10T06:04:14Z

Brileyh:

Help:Menu Scenarios

2014-09-10T05:59:35Z

Brileyh: Created page with "This choice offers many railroad venues in various countries, from hauling freight to handling commuter traffic on a fixed time schedule."

This choice offers many railroad venues in various countries, from hauling freight to handling commuter traffic on a fixed time schedule.

Help:Main Screen

2014-09-10T05:55:44Z

Brileyh: /* Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) */

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz you should start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which will teach you the basics of how to drive a train in simple and advanced modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

In Trainz 10 (T10), the available choices are: [[Help:Menu_Tutorials|TUTORIALS]], [[Help:Menu_Routes|ROUTES]], [[Help:Menu_Scenarios|SCENARIOS]], [[Help:Menu_Saved_Sessions|SAVED SESSIONS]], [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and [[Help:Menu_Updates|CONTENT UPDATES]].

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change. You can also type directly in to the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Main Screen

2014-09-10T05:49:34Z

Brileyh: /* Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) */

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz you should start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which will teach you the basics of how to drive a train in simple and advanced modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

In Trainz 10 (T10), the available choices are: TUTORIALS, ROUTES, SCENARIOS, SAVED SESSIONS, [[Help:Menu_Railyard|RAILYARD]], and CONTENT UPDATES.

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change. You can also type directly in to the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]

Help:Main Screen

2014-09-10T05:46:54Z

Brileyh:

=== Main Screen (Home/Main Menu) ===
The Main Screen or Homepage provides a number of menu options and displays a variety of sub-menus as tiles. To access one of the [[Help:Contents|sub-menus]] simply click on the desired tile. If you're new to Trainz you should start with the "Tutorials" or "Learn to Drive" menu, which will teach you the basics of how to drive a train in simple and advanced modes.

[[File:Menu_tiles.jpg|300px|left]]
{{clear}}

In Trainz 10 (T10), the available choices are: TUTORIALS, ROUTES, SCENARIOS, SAVED SESSIONS, RAILYARD, and CONTENT UPDATES.

=== Main Menu Button ===
On the top left of the menubar is the [[Help:Main_Menu_Button|Main Menu button]]. Depending on which module you are in, the Main Menu button will offer a variety of options and settings to enhance your Trainz experience. You can also Exit the game from this menu.

=== The Help (?) Icon ===
[[Image:HelpGetHelpOn.jpg]]{{clear}}

On the top right of the menubar is the Help (?) icon. The Trainz in-game help system allows you to display help for many different aspects of the game. Not everything has help but because the help system is wiki based, it is growing all the time.

To get help for a specific game feature first click on the help icon in the top right of screen, it will appear as an arrow with a '?' icon. You are now in help mode. Once in help mode you can move your mouse over the desired feature in game and it will change to a pointing hand when help is available. As you move the mouse over an element that has a help page you will see the input box text change. You can also type directly in to the displayed input box to search for help on a specific topic.

=== The Web Browser (+) Icon ===
Trainz comes complete with an in-game browser that points directly to the wiki page. You are also able to use this browser to find out more about Content Creation, How-To Guides, or even personalized pages for individuals. Explore the wiki to see what treasures you can uncover.

=== Trainz Chat (Head) Icon ===
The [[Help:Itrainz_chat_interface|iTrainz Chat icon]] will show green if there are other people online. It will show orange when a new chat message is received. To use chat, simply click on the green icon, then choose the #trainz channel to meet fellow Trainz fans. You can also create your own channels, invite buddies to chat and open multiple chat windows simulataneously.

=== Do you want to help expand the Wiki? ===

A wiki is a website that allows its users to add to and modify its content with a normal web browser. A wiki does not require its users to have knowledge of HTML or other complex markup languages. Many pages can be edited in plain text, with just a few special tags being used for formatting, headings, and creating links.

This Trainz help all resides within an editable wiki, which any Trainz player can view, modify and contribute to. So if you encounter a help page which is blank or you think it could be improved, jump in! Simply use the "Log in" link in the top right corner to log in to the wiki using your Planet Auran account, then navigate to the desired page and click the edit link. Abuse and vandalism of the Trainz wiki will not be tolerated and may result in your Planet Auran account being banned from all online services.

For specific information about the markup language used in this wiki please see the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents official MediaWiki website]. Note that unfortunately this website is not accessible in game, and must be viewed in a standard web browser outside of Trainz.

=== The Forums ===

If you are unable to find the help you need on the wiki head over to the forums! The Trainz community is vibrant and friendly, and we're very proud of the comaraderie among our many like-minded fans. Like the wiki you can log in to the forums using your Planet Auran account. Once logged in we recommend you search the existing threads to see if somebody else has already answered your question. If you cannot find the answers you need then simply start a new thread in the relevant forum for your Trainz version.

Not only are the forums a valuable resource for getting help, they're also a great place to meet like-minded players and train enthusiasts from all over the world. Check out the various sections of the forums for everything from help to screenshot sharing, organising multiplayer games, announcements about custom content and upcoming releases, general discussion, and more.

[http://forums.auran.com Click here to access the forums now]

= See Also =
[[Help:Contents]]

[[Category: Help]]