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2021-10-04T17:16:31Z

More edits to objects text

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	=== [[File:Height adjust house.jpg]] Height Adjust ===		=== [[File:Height adjust house.jpg]] Height Adjust ===
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	Select the <b>Height Adjust 'H'</b> tool to enable adjustment of the height of any object. Holding the Ctrl key in conjunction with this move will adjust the object’s height in increments of 0.1 units and holding the Shift key will change the height by units of 0.05.		Select the <b>Height Adjust 'H'</b> tool to enable adjustment of the height of any object. Click (LMB) and hold then move the mouse to move the object up or down. Holding the Ctrl key in conjunction with this move will adjust the object’s height in increments of 0.1 units and holding the Shift key will change the height by units of 0.05.

	Some objects have been designed to NOT be height adjustable. These are object assets that have vertex links to connect to spline assets, such as train station platforms. The height of these objects can be adjusted using the terrain height tool.		Some objects have been designed to NOT be height adjustable. These are typically object assets that have vertex links to connect to spline assets, such as train station platforms. The height of these objects can be adjusted using the terrain height tool.

	=== [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Edit Properties ===		=== [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Edit Properties ===
	~~Click on~~ Edit Properties ~~(N)~~. ~~Then Click~~ on		Select the <b>Edit Properties 'P'</b> tool to open the object properties window for any object you then click on. Type a name in the small text window after "Name:". The primary use of the <b>Properties</b> window is to place a user name on a specific object. You may also select whether the name is to apply on the Route or just the Session layer. This name will appear in the <b>Map Display</b> if you have checked on "Named Objects" in the options list (see <b>Map Display Options</b> button in the upper left of the Surveyor screen). Some objects (signs, for example) will display this name in-game.
	~~any~~ object ~~in your route~~. ~~A menu~~ will ~~then open up~~
	~~allowing~~ you ~~to edit~~ the ~~properties~~ of the ~~object~~.

	= Splines =		= Splines =

Sourtoe: Editing objects text

2021-10-04T16:41:13Z

Editing objects text

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	=== [[File:object get.jpg]] Get Object ===		=== [[File:object get.jpg]] Get Object ===
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	~~Click on~~ the Get Object (G) tool and then ~~Click~~		Select the <b>Get Object 'G'</b> tool and then click on an object on the terrain (route map). The object selected will appear in the selection window. Change the tool selectioin to <b>Add Object 'A'</b> and click on the terrain where you wish to place another copy of the selected object.
	on an object ~~already placed~~ on the terrain.
	The object selected ~~now appears~~ in the
	selection window.
	Change the ~~mode~~ to Add Object (A) and ~~Click again~~
	on the terrain where you wish to place another copy of the
	~~newly~~ selected object.
	=== [[File:Area cancel.jpg]] Delete Object ===		=== [[File:Area cancel.jpg]] Delete Object ===
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	Select Delete Object (D~~) then Click to delete~~ an		Select the <b>Delete Object 'D'</b> tool and click on an object to delete it. Should you delete a wrong object, type
	object~~. Continue Clicking~~ to delete ~~a number~~		on <b>Undo (Ctrl-z)</b> on the keyboard to reverse the last action. Note that continuing to type Ctrl-z will move back throughg your previous actions, reversing them. Thus "undo" enables backing off a number of edits if the results are not accomplishing what you intended.
	~~of objects~~. If you ~~click on the~~ wrong object, ~~click~~
	on Undo (Ctrl-Z) to ~~undo~~ the last action ~~and replace~~ the ~~last~~
	~~deleted object.~~
	=== [[File:Height adjust house.jpg]] Height Adjust ===		=== [[File:Height adjust house.jpg]] Height Adjust ===
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	~~Click on~~ Height Adjust (H) to enable ~~the~~ adjustment of		Select the <b>Height Adjust 'H'</b> tool to enable adjustment of the height of any object. Holding the Ctrl key in conjunction with this move will adjust the object’s height in increments of 0.1 units and holding the Shift key will change the height by units of 0.05.
	the height of any ~~Object. Only objects which have~~
	~~been designed to be height adjustable will allow you to adjust~~		Some objects have been designed to NOT be height adjustable. These are object assets that have vertex links to connect to spline assets, such as train station platforms. The height of these objects can be adjusted using the terrain height tool.
	~~their height~~. S
	Holding the Ctrl key in conjunction with this move will adjust
	the object’s height in increments of 0.1 units and holding the
	Shift key will change the height by units of 0.05.
	=== [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Edit Properties ===		=== [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Edit Properties ===
	Click on Edit Properties (N). Then Click on		Click on Edit Properties (N). Then Click on
	any object in your route. A menu will then open up		any object in your route. A menu will then open up
	allowing you to edit the properties of the object.		allowing you to edit the properties of the object.


	= Splines =		= Splines =

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2021-10-04T16:18:55Z

Add pware footer; make edits under objects

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	In as much as your objects list is likely to become quite long and the search engine is not at all efficient, you may wish to create a personal <b>picklist</b> of the assets you use most frequently. See <span class="plainlinks">[https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/How_to_Create_a_Picklist Create a Picklist]</span>.		In as much as your objects list is likely to become quite long and the search engine is not at all efficient, you may wish to create a personal <b>picklist</b> of the assets you use most frequently. See <span class="plainlinks">[https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/How_to_Create_a_Picklist Create a Picklist]</span>.


	=== [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Object ===		=== [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Object ===
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	~~Click on~~ the Move Object (M) and ~~Click~~ and hold on		Select the the <b>Move Object 'M'</b> tool and click and hold on any object and then drag the object around the
	any object and then drag the object around the
	terrain to new positions.		terrain to new positions.

	=== [[File:Reload page.jpg]] Rotate Object ===		=== [[File:Reload page.jpg]] Rotate Object ===
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	~~Click on~~ the Rotate Object (R) and ~~Click~~ and hold		Select the <b>Rotate Object 'R'</b> tool and click and hold on an object while moving the mouse left and right to rotate the object. A display shows you the number
	~~and move~~ the mouse left and right to rotate the
	~~objects~~. A display shows you the number
	of degrees of rotation.		of degrees of rotation.
	You can set objects to
	“randomly rotate” or not by choosing the Randomly Rotate		You can set objects to “randomly rotate” or not by choosing the Randomly Rotate option in the Surveyor Options menu from the Main Menu.
	option in the Surveyor Options menu from the Main Menu.
	=== [[File:object get.jpg]] Get Object ===		=== [[File:object get.jpg]] Get Object ===
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	Click on Remove Gradient and then Click on a spline section to remove the gradient between		Click on Remove Gradient and then Click on a spline section to remove the gradient between
	two spline points.		two spline points.
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	[[Category:Help\|Surveyor Objects Tab]]		[[Category:Help\|Surveyor Objects Tab]]

Sourtoe: Add link to create a picklist

2021-10-04T16:01:03Z

Add link to create a picklist

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	You can also search the objects listing. Click on the window showing the current selected object (in yellow type), press delete, then type in your search term. The list will move immediately to the best match for the search term. Since the search considers only the first match it finds, this method of finding an object is less than ideal.		You can also search the objects listing. Click on the window showing the current selected object (in yellow type), press delete, then type in your search term. The list will move immediately to the best match for the search term. Since the search considers only the first match it finds, this method of finding an object is less than ideal.

			In as much as your objects list is likely to become quite long and the search engine is not at all efficient, you may wish to create a personal <b>picklist</b> of the assets you use most frequently. See <span class="plainlinks">[https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/How_to_Create_a_Picklist Create a Picklist]</span>.


	=== [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Object ===		=== [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Object ===
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Sourtoe: Add link for Toggle Traffic

2021-10-03T18:23:34Z

Add link for Toggle Traffic

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	=== [[File:Straighten spline.jpg]] Toggle Traffic ===		=== [[File:Straighten spline.jpg]] Toggle Traffic ===
	In the more recent versions of Trainz, ~~toggling~~ traffic on or off is accomplished in <b>Edit Environment</b> under the <b>Edit Menu</b> (second from left in the top menu bar). Select <b>Location</b> to open the <b>Environment - Location</b> window, where you can enable or disable traffic on your route.		In the more recent versions of Trainz, turning traffic on or off on a route is accomplished in <b>Edit Environment</b> under the <b>Edit Menu</b> (second from left in the top menu bar). Select <b>Location</b> to open the <b>Environment - Location</b> window, where you can enable or disable traffic on your route. See <span class="plainlinks">[https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/What_is_Toggle_Traffic%3F Toggle Traffic]</span>.

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Sourtoe: Fix Edit Properties (not under Advanced)

2021-10-03T18:14:42Z

Fix Edit Properties (not under Advanced)

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	=== [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Edit Properties ===		=== [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Edit Properties ===
	~~Click on~~ Edit Properties (N). ~~Then~~ Click on		The <b> Edit Properties 'P'</b> tool can be used to name a spline and also specify layer (route or session) where the new name will apply. Click on
	~~any~~ object ~~in your route. A menu will then open up~~		the spline object to see the name of the spline and edit the name as desired.
	~~allowing you~~ to ~~edit~~ the ~~properties~~ of the ~~object~~.
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	Click on Remove Gradient and then Click on a spline section to remove the gradient between		Click on Remove Gradient and then Click on a spline section to remove the gradient between
	two spline points.		two spline points.
	~~=== [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Edit Propertires ===~~
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	~~This can be used to name the spline and also set its~~
	~~layer.~~


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2021-10-03T18:03:44Z

Toggle traffic has moved

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	section that is not an end section of a spline, the spline will		section that is not an end section of a spline, the spline will
	be split into two splines.		be split into two splines.

	=== [[File:Straighten spline.jpg]] Toggle Traffic ===		=== [[File:Straighten spline.jpg]] Toggle Traffic ===
	~~Many roads will have vehicles travelling~~ on ~~them automatically, this can be seen while~~ in ~~Surveyor after placing~~ the ~~roads.~~		In the more recent versions of Trainz, toggling traffic on or off is accomplished in <b>Edit Environment</b> under the <b>Edit Menu</b> (second from left in the top menu bar). Select <b>Location</b> to open the <b>Environment - Location</b> window, where you can enable or disable traffic on your route.
	~~Clicking on Toggle Traffic turns all~~
	~~traffic off on~~ the ~~roads~~.~~Clicking on~~ the ~~button again will have~~ traffic ~~resume.When toggling traffic~~
	~~on and off, it affect all spline roads~~ on your route.
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	=== [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Edit Properties ===		=== [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Edit Properties ===

Sourtoe: Rewrite Move Spline and Split spline

2021-10-03T17:51:19Z

Rewrite Move Spline and Split spline

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	=== [[File:Object add.jpg]] Add Spline ===		=== [[File:Object add.jpg]] Add Spline ===
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	Click on the terrain to anchor the first spline point and click again some distance away to place a second ~~spline point~~. You will see white circles at each end of the		To create a spline, click on the <b>Add spline 'A'</b> button after selecting a desired spline asset from the listing of available splines. Click on the terrain to anchor the first spline point (called a <b>vertex</b>) and click again some distance away to place a second vertex. You will see white circles at each end of the
	spline. These spline points or <b>vertices</b> ~~(singular: vertex)~~ establish grab points on a spline that may be selected for moving or adding to a spline. Thus, to extend the spline, click on a vertex and drag, clicking once more nearby. Note that the created spline curves between each vertex. Holding down the Ctrl key will lay out multiple spline segments with a new vertex each time you hit the LMB. Release the Ctrl key before setting the last vertex to end the spline.		spline segment. These spline points or <b>vertices</b> establish grab points on a spline that may be selected for moving or adding to a spline. Thus, to extend the spline, click on a vertex and drag, clicking once more nearby. Note that the created spline curves between each vertex. Holding down the Ctrl key will lay out multiple spline segments with a new vertex each time you hit the LMB. Release the Ctrl key before setting the last vertex to end the spline.

	Splines recognize other splines as being of a certain type (roadways, for example) and will connect at a common vertex. Attempting to connect dissimilar types (or just laying another spline type nearby) will generate the error message: <font color='red'>"Error: Cannot attach to this vertex"</font>. You can avoid this error and lay two dissimilar splines close to one another by holding down the Shift key. The Shift key prevents even compatible vertices from joining, so laying out a spline while holding the Shift key produces segments that are not joined to each other.		Splines recognize other splines as being of a certain type (roadways, for example) and will connect at a common vertex. Attempting to connect dissimilar types (or just laying another spline type nearby) will generate the error message: <font color='red'>"Error: Cannot attach to this vertex"</font>. You can avoid this error and lay two dissimilar splines close to one another by holding down the Shift key. The Shift key prevents even compatible vertices from joining, so laying out a spline while holding the Shift key produces segments that are not joined to each other.
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	=== [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Spline ===		=== [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Spline ===
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	~~Select~~ the Move		To move a spline object. select the <b>Move spline 'M'</b> tool and click (LMB) and hold on a vertex, then drag the spline point to a new location. Release the LMB to complete the move.
	~~Spline (~~M) tool and ~~then Click~~ and hold ~~while dragging~~		To avoid a vertex from linking up to another, compatible vertex close by, hold the Shift key down while making the move.
	the spline point to a new ~~position~~. To ~~set the spline poit at~~ a ~~specific location~~, hold the Shift key ~~when placing it. This shortcut can be used to place spline on top of one another~~.
	=== [[File:Split spline.jpg]] Split Spline ===		=== [[File:Split spline.jpg]] Split Spline ===
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	If a ~~spline is already curved~~, ~~you can split it into~~ two		The <b>Split spline 'Q'</b> tool breaks the connection at a vertex, creating two independent sections. Click (LMB) on a non-end vertex to break a spline. Because a spline will curve between vertices, this tool can be used to make corners, as in a fence line.
	sections ~~by using the Split Spline~~ (Q) ~~tool. Click~~ on ~~the middle spline (or any~~ non-end
	spline ~~point)~~ to ~~separate them~~.
	=== [[File:object get.jpg]] Get Spline ===		=== [[File:object get.jpg]] Get Spline ===
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Sourtoe: Rewrite Add Spline

2021-10-03T17:24:27Z

Rewrite Add Spline

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	=== [[File:Object add.jpg]] Add Spline ===		=== [[File:Object add.jpg]] Add Spline ===
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	Click on the terrain to anchor the first spline point, and		Click on the terrain to anchor the first spline point and click again some distance away to place a second spline point. You will see white circles at each end of the
	~~Click~~ again some distance away to place ~~the~~ second		spline. These spline points or <b>vertices</b> (singular: vertex) establish grab points on a spline that may be selected for moving or adding to a spline. Thus, to extend the spline, click on a vertex and drag, clicking once more nearby. Note that the created spline curves between each vertex. Holding down the Ctrl key will lay out multiple spline segments with a new vertex each time you hit the LMB. Release the Ctrl key before setting the last vertex to end the spline.
	spline point. You will see white circles at each end of the
	spline. These spline points ~~determine the~~ points of a spline		Splines recognize other splines as being of a certain type (roadways, for example) and will connect at a common vertex. Attempting to connect dissimilar types (or just laying another spline type nearby) will generate the error message: <font color='red'>"Error: Cannot attach to this vertex"</font>. You can avoid this error and lay two dissimilar splines close to one another by holding down the Shift key. The Shift key prevents even compatible vertices from joining, so laying out a spline while holding the Shift key produces segments that are not joined to each other.
	that may be selected or ~~moved~~.
	To extend the spline ~~further~~, ~~Click again~~ on ~~the last spline~~
	~~point~~, ~~then Click~~ once more nearby ~~to extend~~ the spline.
	Holding down the Ctrl key
	~~then placing several~~ spline ~~points is another way~~. Release the Ctrl ~~Key~~ and
	~~place your final~~ spline ~~point~~ to ~~anchor~~ the spline ~~in place~~
	=== [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Spline ===		=== [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Spline ===
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Sourtoe: Rewrite Splines

2021-10-02T20:32:40Z

Rewrite Splines

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	Two different types of object assets exist in Trainz: <b>object assets</b> and <b>spline assets</b>. Adding and manipulating these assets in Surveyor Mode (F1) is accomplished by clicking on the <b>Objects 'F3'</b> tab in the Surveyor Tools Menu. Tools for assets directly related to tracks are provided separately under the <b>Tracks 'F4'</b> tab as described in detail at <span class="plainlinks">[https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/Help:Surveyor_Track_Tools Help: Track Tools]</span>. Within the Objects Tools menu, two ~~circular~~ buttons at the top select between tools for "object assets" and tools for "spline object assets".		Two different types of object assets exist in Trainz: <b>object assets</b> and <b>spline assets</b>. Adding and manipulating these assets in Surveyor Mode (F1) is accomplished by clicking on the <b>Objects 'F3'</b> tab in the Surveyor Tools Menu. Tools for assets directly related to tracks are provided separately under the <b>Tracks 'F4'</b> tab as described in detail at <span class="plainlinks">[https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/Help:Surveyor_Track_Tools Help: Track Tools]</span>. Within the Objects Tools menu, two buttons at the top select between tools for "object assets" and tools for "spline object assets". These can be selected by typing 'o' or 's', but be careful as SHIFT-S will crash the program.

	== Objects ==		== Objects ==
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	= ~~Spline~~ =		= Splines =
	~~Splines~~ are ~~generally~~ long ~~thin~~		Spline assets are long objects such as roads, power lines, fences, etc. A completed spline object has two “spline points” denoted by white, rotating circles at the ends. These spline points can be placed any distance apart by dragging one of the spline points across the terrain, stretching the object in the process. Additional spline points can be added to the spline to bend it.
	objects such as roads, power lines,
	fences ~~and rows of trees~~. ~~They consist~~
	of two ~~or more~~ “spline points” denoted
	by white circles. These spline points
	can be placed any distance apart ~~and~~
	~~the spline object is then “stretched”~~
	~~between~~ the spline points ~~as you place~~
	~~them on~~ the ~~route.~~
	~~To enter Object Spline~~
	~~mode~~, ~~Click on~~
	the ~~large Spline Mode~~
	~~(S) button at~~ the ~~top~~
	~~left of~~ the ~~tab menu~~.

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