Help:Mobile Driver - Revision history

Tonyhilliam at 07:43, 14 August 2014

2014-08-14T07:43:25Z

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	* "Back to Game" - Dismisses the menu and returns you to the game.		* "Back to Game" - Dismisses the menu and returns you to the game.
	* "Options" - Displays the game options dialog.		* "Options" - Displays the game options dialog.
	* "Account Details" - Allows editing of the [[Planet Auran]] account details.		* "Account Details" - Allows editing of the [[Planet_Auran_account\|Planet Auran]] account details.
	* "Achievements" - Shows the list of achievements, including the current progress toward further achievements.		* "Achievements" - Shows the list of achievements, including the current progress toward further achievements.
	* "Save Game" - Saves the current Driver Session. Saved sessions may be accessed later from within the [[Mobile-area-driving-select_route\|Select Route menu]].		* "Save Game" - Saves the current Driver Session. Saved sessions may be accessed later from within the [[Mobile-area-driving-select_route\|Select Route menu]].

Jamesmoody: /* Cab Controls */

2014-05-25T23:08:28Z

Cab Controls

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	* Reverser (Yellow, Left side of screen) - This lever has three positions: Reverse (bottom), Neutral (middle) and Forward (top). The reverser can only be engaged while the throttle lever is in the neutral position.		* Reverser (Yellow, Left side of screen) - This lever has three positions: Reverse (bottom), Neutral (middle) and Forward (top). The reverser can only be engaged while the throttle lever is in the neutral position.
	* Throttle (Green, Left side of screen) - This lever has a number of notches, with neutral at the bottom and maximum throttle at the top. The reverser should have the appropriate direction selected before you apply the throttle.		* Throttle (Green, Left side of screen) - This lever has a number of notches, with neutral at the bottom and maximum throttle at the top. The reverser should have the appropriate direction selected before you apply the throttle.
	* ~~Sander~~ (Blue, Right side of screen) - This lever engages the ~~sander~~. The off position is at the bottom. The ~~sander~~ is used while ~~traversing~~ a steep grade ~~to increase grip on the track~~.		* Dynamic Brake (Blue, Right side of screen) - This lever engages the dynamic brake. The off position is at the bottom. The dynamic brake is used to keep the train speed under control while descending a steep grade.
	* Train Brake (Red, Right side of screen) - This lever operates the train brake. The release (off) position is at the bottom. The train brake is controlled at the locomotive, and the pressure propagates gradually to the rest of the train. The topmost setting of this lever engages the emergency brake, which stops the train as quickly as possible but which is not recommended for normal operations.		* Train Brake (Red, Right side of screen) - This lever operates the train brake. The release (off) position is at the bottom. The train brake is controlled at the locomotive, and the pressure propagates gradually to the rest of the train. The topmost setting of this lever engages the emergency brake, which stops the train as quickly as possible but which is not recommended for normal operations.
	* Independent Brake (Red, Right side of screen) - This lever operates the independent brake. This brake affects the locomotive only. Careful use of the train and independent brakes can allow coupling slack to be built up or removed from the train.		* Independent Brake (Red, Right side of screen) - This lever operates the independent brake. This brake affects the locomotive only. Careful use of the train and independent brakes can allow coupling slack to be built up or removed from the train.

Windwalkr: /* Information Panel */

2014-05-23T08:08:06Z

Information Panel

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	[[File:mobile-driver-info-panel.png\|right\|260px]]		[[File:mobile-driver-info-panel.png\|right\|260px]]
	An information panel which relays the state of the next signal, the current speed, the current speed limit, approaching limit changes, and the current time or score.		An information panel which relays the state of the next signal, the current speed, the current speed limit, approaching limit changes, and the current time or score.
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			When approach a restricted speed zone at excessive speed, the speed limit indicator will flash to warn you to slow down. You should attempt to slow the train prior to entering the new speed zone. The indicator will cease flashing once you are at an acceptable speed. It is easy to over-compensate for speed changes- it is often better to make small control changes and let the train settle at the new speed rather than nearly stop the train and then bring it back up to speed.

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Windwalkr: /* Cab Controls */

2014-05-23T08:04:54Z

Cab Controls

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 More complicated "cab" controls.
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Windwalkr: /* Simple Controls */

2014-05-23T07:53:24Z

Simple Controls

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	[[File:mobile-driver-dcc-controls.png\|right\|53px]]		[[File:mobile-driver-dcc-controls.png\|right\|53px]]
	Simple "DCC" controls.		Simple "DCC" controls.

			The "DCC" control mode (also known as "arcade" control mode or "easy" control mode) allows you to control the train by providing a simple forward-backward speed slider on the bottom left of the screen. While the slider thumb is centred, the train will brake and come to a stop. When the slider thumb is moved toward the top of the slider, the train will accelerate forward. When the slider thumb is moved toward the bottom of the slider, the train will accelerate backward. The further from the center the slider is set, the faster the train will move.

			A simplified physics model is used while in this control mode, which helps you to focus on the mechanics of the railroad rather than the specifics of driving the train.


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	=Cab Controls=		=Cab Controls=

Windwalkr: /* Camera Controls */

2014-05-17T09:26:12Z

Camera Controls

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	=Camera Controls=		=Camera Controls=
			== Camera Mode Buttons ==
	[[File:mobile-driver-camera-controls.png\|right\|49px]]		[[File:mobile-driver-camera-controls.png\|right\|49px]]

	~~== Camera Mode Buttons ==~~
	Depending on the current state of the game, there may be up to three camera control buttons on left side of the screen. These buttons are, from top to bottom:		Depending on the current state of the game, there may be up to three camera control buttons on left side of the screen. These buttons are, from top to bottom:

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	You can tap on a train vehicle at any time to attach the camera view to that specific train vehicle.		You can tap on a train vehicle at any time to attach the camera view to that specific train vehicle.
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Windwalkr at 09:25, 17 May 2014

2014-05-17T09:25:33Z

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	Driver is the module which allows you to drive and operate trains and explore a "[[Help:Route\|Route]]" by selecting (or creating) a "[[Help:Session\|Session]]". You can enter Driver by using the [[Help:Mobile Main Menu:Select Route\|Select Route]] tile on the main menu.		Driver is the module which allows you to drive and operate trains and explore a "[[Help:Route\|Route]]" by selecting (or creating) a "[[Help:Session\|Session]]". You can enter Driver by using the [[Help:Mobile Main Menu:Select Route\|Select Route]] tile on the main menu.

Windwalkr at 09:23, 17 May 2014

2014-05-17T09:23:24Z

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	[[File:mobile-driver-screen-layout.png\|512px]]		[[File:mobile-driver-screen-layout.png\|512px]]

	The screen layout for Driver is as shown above. ~~The following~~ elements ~~are present; more detail~~ on ~~each is provided below~~.		The screen layout for Driver is as shown above. Various elements will change slightly during gameplay depending on the state of the simulation, however the overall layout remains consistent. Driving controls are toward the bottom of the screen, camera controls are on the left, the main menu button is on the top left and other utility buttons are on the top right. Each area is discussed in detail below.

	~~[[File:mobile-driver-system-buttons.png\|337px]] - A series~~ of ~~contextual buttons including~~ the ~~help button (which links to this page)~~, the ~~[[iTrainz chat]] popover~~, and ~~camera mode settings~~.

Windwalkr: /* Decoupling */

2014-05-17T09:21:23Z

Decoupling

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	1. Tap the user interface mode toggle at the bottom of the screen to cycle interface modes until you see the decouple icon.		1. Tap the user interface mode toggle at the bottom of the screen to cycle interface modes until you see the decouple icon.

	[[File:mobile-driver-ui-mode-switch.png\|131px]]		:[[File:mobile-driver-ui-mode-switch.png\|131px]]


	2. Tap the decouple icon at the bottom right of the screen to enter decouple mode.		2. Tap the decouple icon at the bottom right of the screen to enter decouple mode.

	[[File:mobile-driver-decouple-icon.png\|80px]]		:[[File:mobile-driver-decouple-icon.png\|80px]]


	3. The camera will now rotate to the side of the train, coupling icons will show, and buttons will display at the left and right of the screen to move along the train. Move along the train and tap the appropriate coupler icons to lock or unlock the desired couplers.		3. The camera will now rotate to the side of the train, coupling icons will show, and buttons will display at the left and right of the screen to move along the train. Move along the train and tap the appropriate coupler icons to lock or unlock the desired couplers.

	[[File:mobile-driver-decouple-view.png\|512px]]		:[[File:mobile-driver-decouple-view.png\|512px]]


	4. Tap the decouple icon at the bottom right of the screen to exit decouple mode. Optionally tap the user interface mode toggle to return to the driving controls.		4. Tap the decouple icon at the bottom right of the screen to exit decouple mode. Optionally tap the user interface mode toggle to return to the driving controls.

Windwalkr: /* Decoupling */

2014-05-17T09:20:26Z

Decoupling

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	2. Tap the decouple icon at the bottom right of the screen to enter decouple mode.		2. Tap the decouple icon at the bottom right of the screen to enter decouple mode.

	[[File:mobile-driver-decouple-icon.png]]		[[File:mobile-driver-decouple-icon.png\|80px]]

	3. The camera will now rotate to the side of the train, coupling icons will show, and buttons will display at the left and right of the screen to move along the train. Move along the train and tap the appropriate coupler icons to lock or unlock the desired couplers.		3. The camera will now rotate to the side of the train, coupling icons will show, and buttons will display at the left and right of the screen to move along the train. Move along the train and tap the appropriate coupler icons to lock or unlock the desired couplers.

	[[File:mobile-driver-decouple-view.png]]		[[File:mobile-driver-decouple-view.png\|512px]]

	4. Tap the decouple icon at the bottom right of the screen to exit decouple mode. Optionally tap the user interface mode toggle to return to the driving controls.		4. Tap the decouple icon at the bottom right of the screen to exit decouple mode. Optionally tap the user interface mode toggle to return to the driving controls.