HowTo/Create an Interactive Session - Revision history

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Layers: added link to Layers wiki page

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	Pay particular attention to layers if you use the 'quicklaunch' feature to launch Driver direct from Surveyor and return to Surveyor afterwards. The layer you had selected before probably won't still be selected afterwards, so you'll need to check it every time you return from Driver.		Pay particular attention to layers if you use the 'quicklaunch' feature to launch Driver direct from Surveyor and return to Surveyor afterwards. The layer you had selected before probably won't still be selected afterwards, so you'll need to check it every time you return from Driver.

			Detailed information on using layers can be found at [[How_to_Use_Layers]].

	=='Base session' assets==		=='Base session' assets==

Pw3r: /* Default rules */

2019-06-27T06:19:14Z

Default rules

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	==Default rules==		==Default rules==

	In the 'Edit Session' dialog in TS2010, ~~we have~~ six rules by default.		In the 'Edit Session' dialog in TS2010, there are six rules by default.
	* '[[Startup Options Rule]]' ~~allows us to specify~~ the control mode for the session, the weather, the start time, and a few other bits~~'n'~~pieces.		* '[[Startup Options Rule]]' - Sets the control mode for the session, the weather, the start time, and a few other bits and pieces.
	* '[[Driver Setup Rule]]' ~~allows us to assign~~ drivers to trains, and optionally ~~give~~ those drivers AI orders.		* '[[Driver Setup Rule]]' - Performs the assignment drivers to trains, and optionally gives those drivers AI orders.
	* '[[Driver Commands Rule]]' ~~allows us to specify~~ what orders can be assigned to AI drivers in the session.		* '[[Driver Commands Rule]]' - Controls what orders can be assigned to AI drivers in the session.
	* '[[Clean up Derailed Trains Rule]]' ~~will~~ mop up derailed vehicles.		* '[[Clean up Derailed Trains Rule]]' - Will mop up derailed vehicles.
	* '[[ConsistDataHandler Rule]]' is used by QuickDrive		* '[[ConsistDataHandler Rule]]' - Is used by QuickDrive to manage train placement (largely obsolete as of TS12).
	* '[[QuickDrive Rule]]' ~~provides~~ the quick drive interface that allows you to create consists and so on in Driver.		* '[[QuickDrive Rule]]' - Provides the quick drive interface that allows you to create consists and so on in Driver.

	TS12 and Trainz Simulator Mac ~~does~~ not have 'Startup Options' - 'QuickDrive' now performs that role.		TS12 and Trainz Simulator Mac do not have 'Startup Options', 'QuickDrive' now performs that role.

	As a general rule, for a pre-planned interactive session, you probably don't want to permit the human driver to issue AI orders, or to be able to use the features of QuickDrive.		As a general rule, for a pre-planned interactive session you probably don't want to permit the human driver to issue AI orders, or to be able to use the features of QuickDrive.

	However, you probably want to be able to issue AI orders to background AI traffic while making the session, and you'll certainly need to fix those orders later ~~when~~ it turns out they don't quite do what you wanted them to. If you turn them off now, you'll have to turn them back on again when doing these operations - so my advice would be to only turn them off (by unticking them all) in 'Driver Commands' at the end of the creation process, once the session is finished. It~~'ll~~ get too annoying to keep turning them on and off when you need to fix problems with the background AI otherwise.		However, you probably want to be able to issue AI orders to background AI traffic while making the session, and you'll certainly need to fix those orders later if it turns out they don't quite do what you wanted them to. If you turn them off now, you'll have to turn them back on again when doing these operations - so my advice would be to only turn them off (by unticking them all) in 'Driver Commands' at the end of the creation process, once the session is finished. It will get too annoying to keep turning them on and off when you need to fix problems with the background AI otherwise.

	With TS2010, QuickDrive will ~~unfortunately~~ have to be removed from the rules list~~. It~~'~~d be way too easy for~~ people to cheat ~~using it~~.		With TS2010, QuickDrive will have to be removed from the rules list if you're worried about people using it to "cheat".

	With TS12 and Trainz Mac, it is possible to disable the advanced features of ~~quickdrive~~, but still use it's better Cab/DCC mode selection screen - simply tick the 'Gameplay Session' checkbox in the QuickDrive options. This will deny the player access to the parts of QuickDrive which would cause problems in an interactive session.		With TS12 and Trainz Mac, it is possible to disable the advanced features of QuickDrive, but still use it's better Cab/DCC mode selection screen - simply tick the 'Gameplay Session' checkbox in the QuickDrive options. This will deny the player access to the parts of QuickDrive which would cause problems in an interactive session.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Pw3r at 05:42, 27 June 2019

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	The Trainz [[session\|"Session"]] concept is very powerful and yet also easy enough that anyone can create their own Sessions. The simplest Session involves adding consists to a route, assigning some AI orders, and setting a few basic startup settings for the session in the default rules.		The Trainz [[session\|"Session"]] concept is very powerful and yet also easy enough that anyone can create their own Sessions. The simplest Session involves adding consists to a route, assigning some AI orders, and setting a few basic startup settings for the session in the default rules.

	This document is a quick introduction to sessions aimed at getting people to think beyond ~~this~~ most basic level ~~of session~~, and to take ~~more~~ advantage of the power and flexibility of the session concept.		This document is a quick introduction to sessions aimed at getting people to think beyond that most basic level, and to take advantage of the power and flexibility of the session concept.

	It assumes you are familiar with Driver and basic Surveyor usage including placing scenery and trains. If you aren't familiar with these concepts, then you may need a more basic introduction to Trainz [[Driver]] and [[Surveyor]] and go through the [[HowTo/Create your first Session]] tutorial. For ~~an overview of~~ Session Rules and how they operate, check out [[Session_Rules_Overview]].		It assumes you are familiar with Driver and basic Surveyor usage including placing scenery and trains. If you aren't familiar with these concepts, then you may need a more basic introduction to Trainz [[Driver]] and [[Surveyor]] and go through the [[HowTo/Create your first Session]] tutorial. For a more detailed look at Session Rules and how they operate, check out [[Session_Rules_Overview]].


	=Creating an interactive session=		=Creating an interactive session=

	You might be interested in our ~~latest~~ Twitch TV video tutorial [https://youtu.be/sI6jzb3i4Tw HERE] on session creation.		You might be interested in our Twitch TV video tutorial [https://youtu.be/sI6jzb3i4Tw HERE] on session creation.

	In the routes menu, find the route 'Springfield Industrial District' (you may have to unselect 'show only favorite routes'). This example uses this route because it's small, and it is built-in with Trainz 12. Show the sessions, and then click 'new session'.		In the routes menu, find the route 'Springfield Industrial District' (you may have to unselect 'show only favorite routes'). This example uses this route because it's small, and it is built-in with Trainz 12. Show the sessions, and then click 'new session'.
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	If you are using [[TS2010]], remove the 'ConsistDataHandler' and 'QuickDrive' rules. Nice though they are, we don't want the player of this session to be able to arbitrarily create new vehicles. To delete the rule, click on it to select it, and then click the 'Delete' button.		If you are using [[TS2010]], remove the 'ConsistDataHandler' and 'QuickDrive' rules. Nice though they are, we don't want the player of this session to be able to arbitrarily create new vehicles. To delete the rule, click on it to select it, and then click the 'Delete' button.

	Note: If you are using [[TS12]] or [[Trainz Simulator Mac]], you won't have 'startup options' - '[[QuickDrive]]' has taken over this role. So instead of deleting those two rules, edit the 'QuickDrive' rule (highlight it and click the 'Edit' button), and tick the "Gameplay Session" option in the QuickDrive options. Save the changes.		Note: If you are using [[TS12]], [[Trainz Simulator Mac]], or later, then you won't have 'startup options' - '[[QuickDrive]]' has taken over this role. So instead of deleting those two rules, edit the 'QuickDrive' rule (highlight it and click the 'Edit' button), and tick the "Gameplay Session" option in the QuickDrive options. Save the changes.

	==Adding a displayed score==		==Adding a displayed score==

Slenderman8888: /* Penalising Derailments */

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Penalising Derailments

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	==Penalising Derailments==		==Penalising Derailments==
	~~''TBD''~~		click the add button in session rules and look for the rule "wait for derailment" add this in your session rules. this rule detects when a train derails then add a child rule end session since a derailment will mean the locomotive will no longer work end the session now

	==Adding a 'session complete' achievement==		==Adding a 'session complete' achievement==

N3vpolsen: /* Creating an interactive session */

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Creating an interactive session

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	=Creating an interactive session=		=Creating an interactive session=

			You might be interested in our latest Twitch TV video tutorial [https://youtu.be/sI6jzb3i4Tw HERE] on session creation.

	In the routes menu, find the route 'Springfield Industrial District' (you may have to unselect 'show only favorite routes'). This example uses this route because it's small, and it is built-in with Trainz 12. Show the sessions, and then click 'new session'.		In the routes menu, find the route 'Springfield Industrial District' (you may have to unselect 'show only favorite routes'). This example uses this route because it's small, and it is built-in with Trainz 12. Show the sessions, and then click 'new session'.
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	==Adding a 'session complete' achievement==		==Adding a 'session complete' achievement==
	''TBD''		''TBD''






	=Hints and Tips=		=Hints and Tips=

Tonyhilliam at 06:45, 4 March 2014

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	With TS12 and Trainz Mac, it is possible to disable the advanced features of quickdrive, but still use it's better Cab/DCC mode selection screen - simply tick the 'Gameplay Session' checkbox in the QuickDrive options. This will deny the player access to the parts of QuickDrive which would cause problems in an interactive session.		With TS12 and Trainz Mac, it is possible to disable the advanced features of quickdrive, but still use it's better Cab/DCC mode selection screen - simply tick the 'Gameplay Session' checkbox in the QuickDrive options. This will deny the player access to the parts of QuickDrive which would cause problems in an interactive session.

	=+See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Session_Rules_Overview]]		* [[Session_Rules_Overview]]

	[[Category:How-to guides]]		[[Category:How-to guides]]

Tonyhilliam at 06:45, 4 March 2014

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	With TS12 and Trainz Mac, it is possible to disable the advanced features of quickdrive, but still use it's better Cab/DCC mode selection screen - simply tick the 'Gameplay Session' checkbox in the QuickDrive options. This will deny the player access to the parts of QuickDrive which would cause problems in an interactive session.		With TS12 and Trainz Mac, it is possible to disable the advanced features of quickdrive, but still use it's better Cab/DCC mode selection screen - simply tick the 'Gameplay Session' checkbox in the QuickDrive options. This will deny the player access to the parts of QuickDrive which would cause problems in an interactive session.

			=+See Also==
			* [[Session_Rules_Overview]]

	[[Category:How-to guides]]		[[Category:How-to guides]]

Tonyhilliam at 01:35, 4 March 2014

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	It assumes you are familiar with Driver and basic Surveyor usage including placing scenery and trains. If you aren't familiar with these concepts, then you may need a more basic introduction to Trainz [[Driver]] and [[Surveyor]] and go through the [[HowTo/Create your first Session]] tutorial. For an overview of Session Rules and how they operate, check out [[Session_Rules_Overview]].		It assumes you are familiar with Driver and basic Surveyor usage including placing scenery and trains. If you aren't familiar with these concepts, then you may need a more basic introduction to Trainz [[Driver]] and [[Surveyor]] and go through the [[HowTo/Create your first Session]] tutorial. For an overview of Session Rules and how they operate, check out [[Session_Rules_Overview]].


	=Creating an interactive session=		=Creating an interactive session=

Tonyhilliam at 01:29, 4 March 2014

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	This document is a quick introduction to sessions aimed at getting people to think beyond this most basic level of session, and to take more advantage of the power and flexibility of the session concept.		This document is a quick introduction to sessions aimed at getting people to think beyond this most basic level of session, and to take more advantage of the power and flexibility of the session concept.

	It assumes you are familiar with Driver and basic Surveyor usage including placing scenery and trains. If you aren't familiar with these concepts, then you may need a more basic introduction to Trainz [[Driver]] and [[Surveyor]] and go through the [[HowTo/Create your first Session]] tutorial.		It assumes you are familiar with Driver and basic Surveyor usage including placing scenery and trains. If you aren't familiar with these concepts, then you may need a more basic introduction to Trainz [[Driver]] and [[Surveyor]] and go through the [[HowTo/Create your first Session]] tutorial. For an overview of Session Rules and how they operate, check out [[Session_Rules_Overview]].

	=Creating an interactive session=		=Creating an interactive session=

Tonyhilliam at 01:35, 24 February 2014

2014-02-24T01:35:43Z

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	The Trainz [[session]] concept is very powerful. ~~Unfortunately, all most people use it for is~~ adding consists to a route, assigning some AI orders, and setting a few basic startup settings for the session in the default rules.		The Trainz [[session\|"Session"]] concept is very powerful and yet also easy enough that anyone can create their own Sessions. The simplest Session involves adding consists to a route, assigning some AI orders, and setting a few basic startup settings for the session in the default rules.

	This document is a quick introduction to sessions aimed at getting people to think beyond this most basic level of session, and to take more advantage of the power and flexibility of the session concept.		This document is a quick introduction to sessions aimed at getting people to think beyond this most basic level of session, and to take more advantage of the power and flexibility of the session concept.

	It assumes you are familiar with Driver and basic Surveyor usage including placing scenery and trains. If ~~this doesn~~'t ~~sound like you~~, then you may need a more basic introduction to Trainz [[Driver]] and [[Surveyor]] first.		It assumes you are familiar with Driver and basic Surveyor usage including placing scenery and trains. If you aren't familiar with these concepts, then you may need a more basic introduction to Trainz [[Driver]] and [[Surveyor]] and go through the [[HowTo/Create your first Session]] tutorial.

	=Creating an interactive session=		=Creating an interactive session=