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Brileyh at 20:31, 17 October 2014

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

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

	[[Category:Help\|Menu Routes]]		[[Category:Help\|Menu Routes]]

Tony hilliam at 02:37, 19 February 2014

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


	=== What is a Session? ===		=== What is a Session? ===

Tony hilliam at 02:37, 19 February 2014

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	=== What is a Route? ===		=== 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".		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 ===		=== Routes List ===

Tony hilliam at 02:36, 19 February 2014

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	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".		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".

	~~=== 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.

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

Tony hilliam: Reduced wordy text and added an explanation of Route and Session

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Reduced wordy text and added an explanation of Route and Session

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

			=== 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.

	=== Routes List ===		=== Routes List ===

	The ~~first page of the~~ routes menu ~~will display~~ a list of every installed [[route]]. Each ~~list~~ row ~~represents an installed route and~~ 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.		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 ~~below the list~~, and the route thumbnail will update. From here you can perform a number of actions relating to the selected route~~, these are each detailed below~~.		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 ===		=== Creating/Editing ===
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	=== Viewing Sessions ===		=== 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~~. Either option will take you to the [[#Sessions\|session list]] for the particular route~~.		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 ===		=== Favourites ===

	~~Some areas of Trainz allow you to easily hide all but your favourite installed content. One such area is on the routes menu.~~ 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 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 ~~toggle~~ the ~~favourite~~ 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 ~~favourited~~ by default.		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 =		= Sessions =
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	=== Sessions List ===		=== Sessions List ===

	The sessions list is much like the [[#Routes\|routes list]] but with fewer columns. In ~~newer~~ versions of the game the sessions list may also have a special row which grants access to [[Quickdrive]].		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 ~~Game~~ ===		=== 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 ~~take you out of the menu and in to~~ the 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.		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 ===		=== Quickdrive ===

	The sessions screen also allows you to drive a route using the [[Quickdrive]] feature. Quickdrive ~~is an unstructured way of exploring~~ a route, ~~allowing you~~ to place ~~trains~~ and drive ~~them around without having to worry about failing the session or completing any particular objectives~~. 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.		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 ===		=== Creating/Editing ===

Pw3r at 12:39, 30 January 2013

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	= Routes =		= Routes =
	[[Image:RoutesMenuRoutes.jpg\|right\|thumb\|~~480px~~\|The Trainz Simulator 12 routes list]]		[[Image:RoutesMenuRoutes.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|The Trainz Simulator 12 routes list]]

	=== Routes List ===		=== Routes List ===
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	= Sessions =		= Sessions =
	[[Image:RoutesMenuSessions.jpg\|right\|thumb\|~~480px~~\|The Trainz Simulator 12 sessions list]]		[[Image:RoutesMenuSessions.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|The Trainz Simulator 12 sessions list]]

	=== Sessions List ===		=== Sessions List ===

Pw3r at 12:39, 30 January 2013

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	= Routes =		= Routes =
	[[Image:RoutesMenuRoutes.jpg\|right\|thumb\|~~640px~~\|The Trainz Simulator 12 routes list]]		[[Image:RoutesMenuRoutes.jpg\|right\|thumb\|480px\|The Trainz Simulator 12 routes list]]

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	= Sessions =		= Sessions =
	[[Image:RoutesMenuSessions.jpg\|right\|thumb\|~~640px~~\|The Trainz Simulator 12 sessions list]]		[[Image:RoutesMenuSessions.jpg\|right\|thumb\|480px\|The Trainz Simulator 12 sessions list]]

	=== Sessions List ===		=== Sessions List ===

Pw3r at 12:22, 30 January 2013

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	= Routes =		= Routes =
	[[Image:RoutesMenuRoutes.jpg\|right\|thumb\|640px\|The routes list]]		[[Image:RoutesMenuRoutes.jpg\|right\|thumb\|640px\|The Trainz Simulator 12 routes list]]

	=== Routes List ===		=== Routes List ===
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	= Sessions =		= Sessions =
	[[Image:RoutesMenuSessions.jpg\|right\|thumb\|640px\|The sessions list]]		[[Image:RoutesMenuSessions.jpg\|right\|thumb\|640px\|The Trainz Simulator 12 sessions list]]

	=== Sessions List ===		=== Sessions List ===

Pw3r at 12:20, 30 January 2013

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	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.		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 =		= Routes =
			[[Image:RoutesMenuRoutes.jpg\|right\|thumb\|640px\|The routes list]]

	=== Routes List ===		=== Routes List ===
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	= Sessions =		= Sessions =
			[[Image:RoutesMenuSessions.jpg\|right\|thumb\|640px\|The sessions list]]

	=== Sessions List ===		=== Sessions List ===

Pw3r at 12:05, 30 January 2013

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 [[Category:Help|Menu Routes]]