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Frogpipe: /* New sound functions for better representation of electric traction */

2020-04-25T06:51:11Z

New sound functions for better representation of electric traction

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	[[kuid]] <kuid:523:100052>		[[kuid]] <kuid:523:100052>
	[[username]] "MN M7 enginesound"		[[username]] "MN M7 enginesound"
	[[~~isspeed~~]] 4		[[KIND_Enginesound#speedup\|speedup]] 4
	[[isfading]] 1		[[KIND_Enginesound#isfading\|isfading]] 1
	[[isramping]] 0		[[KIND_Enginesound#isramping\|isramping]] 0

	===New interior features===		===New interior features===

Windwalkr at 06:35, 10 November 2017

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	TC1 added the ability to define the fonts to be used for the text, alternative to the default font.		TC1 added the ability to define the fonts to be used for the text, alternative to the default font.
	===Surveyor - Height Control===		===Surveyor - Height Control===
	Holding down the ~~LMB~~ while moving the mouse forward will now raise objects that are height adjustable in increments of 1.0 units. Conversely, moving the mouse backwards will lower the object in the same way. Holding the Ctrl key in conjuction with this move will adjust the objects height in increments of 0.1 units and holding the Shift key will change the height by units of 0.05.		Holding down the mouse button while moving the mouse forward will now raise objects that are height adjustable in increments of 1.0 units. Conversely, moving the mouse backwards will lower the object in the same way. Holding the Ctrl key in conjuction with this move will adjust the objects height in increments of 0.1 units and holding the Shift key will change the height by units of 0.05.
	===Train controlled sounds, lights and boom gates at build-in road crossings===		===Train controlled sounds, lights and boom gates at build-in road crossings===
	Add a level crossing road/rail junction from the Scenery Objects Tab in Surveyor, e.g. XING 1 US		Add a level crossing road/rail junction from the Scenery Objects Tab in Surveyor, e.g. XING 1 US

Windwalkr at 11:21, 5 February 2013

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	====Automatic Commit====		====Automatic Commit====
	Modified and imported assets will be committed automatically when launching Trainz from within [[Content Manager]].		Modified and imported assets will be committed automatically when launching Trainz from within [[Content Manager]].


			[[Category:Trainz Versions]]

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2011-05-16T02:40:30Z

Packaged Versions

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	==Packaged Versions==		==Packaged Versions==
	TC1 was packaged along with TC2 and TRS2006 in the United States by Merscom as "Trainz Railways". It is also included with [[TS2010]].		TC1 was packaged along with TC2 and TRS2006 in the United States by Merscom as "Trainz Railways". It is also included with [[TS2009]] & [[TS2010]].

	==New Features since TRS2006==		==New Features since TRS2006==

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2011-01-01T00:30:52Z

Packaged Versions

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	==Packaged Versions==		==Packaged Versions==
	TC1 was packaged along with TC2 and TRS2006 in the United States by Merscom as "Trainz Railways"		TC1 was packaged along with TC2 and TRS2006 in the United States by Merscom as "Trainz Railways". It is also included with [[TS2010]].

	==New Features since TRS2006==		==New Features since TRS2006==

Windwalkr at 02:05, 18 October 2010

2010-10-18T02:05:50Z

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	[[trackdirections]] 0,1		[[trackdirections]] 0,1
	[[height]] 0		[[height]] 0
	[[rgb]] 255,200,0		rgb 255,200,0
	[[istrack]] 0		[[istrack]] 0
	[[isroad]] 1		[[isroad]] 1

Windwalkr at 01:52, 18 October 2010

2010-10-18T01:52:29Z

Windwalkr at 01:49, 18 October 2010

2010-10-18T01:49:07Z

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	TC1 was packaged along with TC2 and TRS2006 in the United States by Merscom as "Trainz Railways"		TC1 was packaged along with TC2 and TRS2006 in the United States by Merscom as "Trainz Railways"

	==New ~~features from~~ TRS2006==		==New Features since TRS2006==
	A number of new functions have been introduced in TC relevant to content creators. The following list summarises the new features:		A number of new functions have been introduced in TC relevant to content creators. The following list summarises the new features:
	===Removal of legacy content===		===Removal of legacy content===
	Much of the legacy content from TRS2006 was removed in an effort to streamline the program.		Much of the legacy content from TRS2006 was removed in an effort to streamline the program.
	===New Freeways feature supporting and including one way and multi-lane roads===		===New Freeways feature supporting and including one way and multi-lane roads===
	There ~~are two kinds~~ that support the creation of freeway model, ~~Kind~~ Track ~~and Bridge~~. The ~~Kind track~~ is used to specify a road freeway asset. For example, a two lane road mesh is used for the lanes of the freeway and tags in the config.txt file specify lane configuration.		There is one kind that support the creation of freeway model, [[KIND Track]]. The [[KIND Track]] is used to specify a road freeway asset. For example, a two lane road mesh is used for the lanes of the freeway and tags in the config.txt file specify lane configuration.

	The example below is for a freeway with 2 lanes; both travelling in the same direction. This would also be used for a one-way road.		The example below is for a freeway with 2 lanes; both travelling in the same direction. This would also be used for a one-way road.
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	[[numlanes]] 2		[[numlanes]] 2

	For a freeway with multiple lanes flowing in both directions, a ~~[[Kind~~ bridge]] has to be used. This asset calls up a freeway road model by kuid to be used on the bridge.		For a freeway with multiple lanes flowing in both directions, a bridge track has to be used. This asset calls up a freeway road model by kuid to be used on the bridge.

	The following example uses a ~~[[Kind~~ bridge]] to generate a four lane road (two lanes in each direction), calling up the two lane freeway asset in the previous example.		The following example uses a bridge track to generate a four lane road (two lanes in each direction), calling up the two lane freeway asset in the previous example.

	[[username]] “Road_Freeway_02”		[[username]] “Road_Freeway_02”
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	===New sound functions for better representation of electric traction===		===New sound functions for better representation of electric traction===

	New functions to better represent electric locomotive sounds have been implemented. The options are set in the config.txt file for the ~~enginesound Kind~~.		New functions to better represent electric locomotive sounds have been implemented. The options are set in the config.txt file for the [[KIND Enginesound]].

	For an electric locomotive, the sound may be considered a speeding up of one wave form, different from diesel or steam locomotives where different sound files are used in “steps”.		For an electric locomotive, the sound may be considered a speeding up of one wave form, different from diesel or steam locomotives where different sound files are used in “steps”.
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	Example:		Example:
	[[kind enginesound]]		kind enginesound
	[[asset-filename]] "MN M7 enginesound"		[[asset-filename]] "MN M7 enginesound"
	[[kuid]] <kuid:523:100052>		[[kuid]] <kuid:523:100052>
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	===New interior features===		===New interior features===
	===Fonts===		===Fonts===
	TC has added the ability to define the fonts to be used for the text, alternative to the default font~~. See [[kuid name]] for more details~~.		TC has added the ability to define the fonts to be used for the text, alternative to the default font.
	===Surveyor - Height Control===		===Surveyor - Height Control===
	Holding down the LMB while moving the mouse forward will now raise objects that are height adjustable in increments of 1.0 units. Conversely, moving the mouse backwards will lower the object in the same way. Holding the Ctrl key in conjuction with this move will adjust the objects height in increments of 0.1 units and holding the Shift key will change the height by units of 0.05.		Holding down the LMB while moving the mouse forward will now raise objects that are height adjustable in increments of 1.0 units. Conversely, moving the mouse backwards will lower the object in the same way. Holding the Ctrl key in conjuction with this move will adjust the objects height in increments of 0.1 units and holding the Shift key will change the height by units of 0.05.
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	===~~CMP~~ functions===		===Content Manager functions===
	New functions of interest to Creators are included in the Miscellaneous screen of ~~CMP~~.		New functions of interest to Creators are included in the Miscellaneous screen of [[Content Manager]].

	'''Suppress Asset Warning in Trainz'''		'''Suppress Asset Warning in Trainz'''
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	'''Suppress Asset Database Update at Startup'''		'''Suppress Asset Database Update at Startup'''

	This allows you to disable the DLS update process every time you start ~~CMP~~ or return to it from Trainz. For creators this should speed up the process of creating content when you do not wish to keep checking with the Download Station updates.		This allows you to disable the DLS update process every time you start [[Content Manager]] or return to it from Trainz. For creators this should speed up the process of creating content when you do not wish to keep checking with the Download Station updates.
	Note this does not suppress the update of the local assets.tdx file when ~~CMP~~ is loaded.		Note this does not suppress the update of the local assets.tdx file when [[Content Manager]] is loaded.
	'''Built in Objects - Colour Display in Driver'''		'''Built in Objects - Colour Display in Driver'''

	Adding the line -showkuids to the [[Trainzclassicoptions.txt]] file will show the kuid number of any object selected in Surveyor, in the bottom right of the Surveyor screen. A built-in object will show the kuid in yellow and a custom objects will be shown in red.		Adding the line -showkuids to the ''Trainzclassicoptions.txt'' file will show the kuid number of any object selected in Surveyor, in the bottom right of the Surveyor screen. A built-in object will show the kuid in yellow and a custom objects will be shown in red.

	'''Automatic Committal'''		'''Automatic Committal'''

	Modified and imported assets will be committed automatically when launching TC from within ~~CMP~~.		Modified and imported assets will be committed automatically when launching TC from within [[Content Manager]].

Windwalkr at 00:24, 18 October 2010

2010-10-18T00:24:09Z

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	~~==Description==~~
	Experience New York's Harlem Line, realistically represented in a 3D virtual world. Rule the rails with a fast express train or stop at stations and help to convey commuters along the route.		Experience New York's Harlem Line, realistically represented in a 3D virtual world. Rule the rails with a fast express train or stop at stations and help to convey commuters along the route.

Windwalkr: 1 revision

2010-02-03T13:59:48Z

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	==New Features since TRS2006==		==New Features since TRS2006==
	A number of new functions have been introduced in TC relevant to content creators. The following list summarises the new features:		A number of new functions have been introduced in TC1 relevant to content creators. The following list summarises the new features:
	===Removal of legacy content===		===Removal of legacy content===
	Much of the legacy content from TRS2006 was removed in an effort to streamline the program.		Much of the legacy content from TRS2006 was removed in an effort to streamline the program.
	===New Freeways feature supporting and including one way and multi-lane roads===		===New Freeways feature supporting and including one way and multi-lane roads===
	There is one kind that support the creation of freeway model, [[KIND Track]]. The [[KIND Track]] is used to specify a road freeway asset. For example, a two lane road mesh is used for the lanes of the freeway and tags in the config.txt file specify lane configuration.		There is one kind that support the creation of freeway model, [[KIND Track]]. The [[KIND Track]] is used to specify a road freeway asset. For example, a two lane road mesh is used for the lanes of the freeway and tags in the [[config.txt file]] specify lane configuration.

	The example below is for a freeway with 2 lanes; both travelling in the same direction. This would also be used for a one-way road.		The example below is for a freeway with 2 lanes; both travelling in the same direction. This would also be used for a one-way road.
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	The odd numbered light points flash together, alternating with the even numbered light points.		The odd numbered light points flash together, alternating with the even numbered light points.

	The flashing rate can be changed in the traincar config.txt file by adding the [[flash-scale]] tag.		The flashing rate can be changed in the traincar [[config.txt file]] by adding the [[flash-scale]] tag.

	Ditch lights are toggled in Driver using the ; key		Ditch lights are toggled in Driver using the ; key
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	Locomotives can run with normal or dimmed lights (normal or low beam), use the Shift + L key in Driver.		Locomotives can run with normal or dimmed lights (normal or low beam), use the Shift + L key in Driver.

	The intensity of the light may be varied by adding the [[low-beam-value]] tag to the traincar config.txt file.		The intensity of the light may be varied by adding the [[low-beam-value]] tag to the traincar [[config.txt file]].

	===Remodelled roadway traffic featuring working head lights===		===Remodelled roadway traffic featuring working head lights===
	Cars driving on roads can have operating head and tail lights. Use the nightmode tag in the config.txt file for a car and in the mesh table, include the default-night tag and night mesh file that you create for the vehicle.		Cars driving on roads can have operating head and tail lights. Use the nightmode tag in the [[config.txt file]] for a car and in the mesh table, include the default-night tag and night mesh file that you create for the vehicle.

	The following tags show the entries in the config.txt file.		The following tags show the entries in the [[config.txt file]].

	[[nightmode]] "none"		[[nightmode]] "none"
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	===New sound functions for better representation of electric traction===		===New sound functions for better representation of electric traction===

	New functions to better represent electric locomotive sounds have been implemented. The options are set in the config.txt file for the [[KIND Enginesound]].		New functions to better represent electric locomotive sounds have been implemented. The options are set in the [[config.txt file]] for the [[KIND Enginesound]].

	For an electric locomotive, the sound may be considered a speeding up of one wave form, different from diesel or steam locomotives where different sound files are used in “steps”.		For an electric locomotive, the sound may be considered a speeding up of one wave form, different from diesel or steam locomotives where different sound files are used in “steps”.

	The sound used is a single .wav file called engine_loop.wav and must be placed in the directory with the config.txt file. TC automatically loads the file of this name.		The sound used is a single .wav file called engine_loop.wav and must be placed in the directory with the [[config.txt file]]. Trainz automatically loads the file of this name.

	In non-electric engines, the .wav file used is the base sound (the sound used at zero km per hour). With electric engines there should be no sound at zero speed, and the use of the isfading tag scales the volume, reducing the sound as the speed reduces to zero.		In non-electric engines, the .wav file used is the base sound (the sound used at zero km per hour). With electric engines there should be no sound at zero speed, and the use of the isfading tag scales the volume, reducing the sound as the speed reduces to zero.
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	===New interior features===		===New interior features===
	===Fonts===		===Fonts===
	~~TC has~~ added the ability to define the fonts to be used for the text, alternative to the default font.		TC1 added the ability to define the fonts to be used for the text, alternative to the default font.
	===Surveyor - Height Control===		===Surveyor - Height Control===
	Holding down the LMB while moving the mouse forward will now raise objects that are height adjustable in increments of 1.0 units. Conversely, moving the mouse backwards will lower the object in the same way. Holding the Ctrl key in conjuction with this move will adjust the objects height in increments of 0.1 units and holding the Shift key will change the height by units of 0.05.		Holding down the LMB while moving the mouse forward will now raise objects that are height adjustable in increments of 1.0 units. Conversely, moving the mouse backwards will lower the object in the same way. Holding the Ctrl key in conjuction with this move will adjust the objects height in increments of 0.1 units and holding the Shift key will change the height by units of 0.05.
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	===New scripting commands===		===New scripting commands===
	This document does not cover scripting functions and coding in detail, but may refer to necessary scripts for correct functionality. Some of the new scripting functions that have been included in TC include:		This document does not cover scripting functions and coding in detail, but may refer to necessary scripts for correct functionality. Some of the new scripting functions that have been included in TC1 include:

	'''setgoodfog, setbadfog'''		'''setgoodfog, setbadfog'''
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	'''Station.gs'''		'''Station.gs'''
	There is a new station script used in TC to load and unload passengers. The file is Station.gs, found in a number of the MN station assets in TC. This script operates two platforms. A second script, Station3track.gs will operate three platforms on one station. By comparing the script differences, modified scripts may be created to operate more than three platforms.		There is a new station script used in TC1 to load and unload passengers. The file is Station.gs, found in a number of the MN station assets in TC1. This script operates two platforms. A second script, Station3track.gs will operate three platforms on one station. By comparing the script differences, modified scripts may be created to operate more than three platforms.

	The script makes the stopping points of trains more predictable and accurate, provided the following is used to set trigger points on the station tracks in 3dsmax or gmax.		The script makes the stopping points of trains more predictable and accurate, provided the following is used to set trigger points on the station tracks in 3dsmax or gmax.
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	A track trigger point should be placed at each end of the platform, and another on the track near the centre of the platform length, for example a.trig1a, a.trig1d and a.trigmain.		A track trigger point should be placed at each end of the platform, and another on the track near the centre of the platform length, for example a.trig1a, a.trig1d and a.trigmain.

	Trigger radii are defined in the config.txt file for the station, and 10 metres is suggested for these three trigger points.		Trigger radii are defined in the [[config.txt file]] for the station, and 10 metres is suggested for these three trigger points.

	Additional trigger points need to be placed in between these three, so the trigger diameters touch along the full length of the track. Place the a.trig1b and a.trig1c points equidistant between the already placed points. Calculate a radius X or Y to suit and enter in the config.txt file for the station.		Additional trigger points need to be placed in between these three, so the trigger diameters touch along the full length of the track. Place the a.trig1b and a.trig1c points equidistant between the already placed points. Calculate a radius X or Y to suit and enter in the [[config.txt file]] for the station.

	A maximum value for X or Y should be 75 metres for consistent operation. If larger, place additional intermediate trigger points with reduced radii.		A maximum value for X or Y should be 75 metres for consistent operation. If larger, place additional intermediate trigger points with reduced radii.

	While track attachment points called up in the config.txt file can be used as triggers, it is often more convienient to specify separate trigger points in the 3dsmax/gmax mesh in order to have the trigger diameters touch - track attachment points, particularly for curved stations, are not always in the best locations required for trigger points.		While track attachment points called up in the [[config.txt file]] can be used as triggers, it is often more convienient to specify separate trigger points in the 3dsmax/gmax mesh in order to have the trigger diameters touch - track attachment points, particularly for curved stations, are not always in the best locations required for trigger points.


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	New functions of interest to Creators are included in the Miscellaneous screen of [[Content Manager]].		New functions of interest to Creators are included in the Miscellaneous screen of [[Content Manager]].

	~~'''~~Suppress Asset Warning in Trainz~~'''~~		====Suppress Asset Warning in Trainz====

	This allows you to disable the “Missing Asset Screen” displayed when launching a route.		This allows you to disable the “Missing Asset Screen” displayed when launching a route.
	~~'''Suppress Asset Database Update at Startup'''~~

			====Suppress Asset Database Update at Startup====
	This allows you to disable the DLS update process every time you start [[Content Manager]] or return to it from Trainz. For creators this should speed up the process of creating content when you do not wish to keep checking with the Download Station updates.		This allows you to disable the DLS update process every time you start [[Content Manager]] or return to it from Trainz. For creators this should speed up the process of creating content when you do not wish to keep checking with the Download Station updates.
	Note this does not suppress the update of the local assets.tdx file when [[Content Manager]] is loaded.		Note this does not suppress the update of the local assets.tdx file when [[Content Manager]] is loaded.
	~~'''Built in Objects - Colour Display in Driver'''~~

			====Built-in Objects - Color Display in Driver====
	Adding the line -showkuids to the ''Trainzclassicoptions.txt'' file will show the kuid number of any object selected in Surveyor, in the bottom right of the Surveyor screen. A built-in object will show the kuid in yellow and a custom objects will be shown in red.		Adding the line -showkuids to the ''Trainzclassicoptions.txt'' file will show the kuid number of any object selected in Surveyor, in the bottom right of the Surveyor screen. A built-in object will show the kuid in yellow and a custom objects will be shown in red.

	~~'''~~Automatic ~~Committal'''~~		====Automatic Commit====
			Modified and imported assets will be committed automatically when launching Trainz from within [[Content Manager]].
	Modified and imported assets will be committed automatically when launching TC from within [[Content Manager]].