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The information in this Wiki Page describes how to install, configure and use Track Markers in TRS22 and Trainz Plus using both Surveyor 2.0 (S20) and Surveyor Classic (S10). The Surveyor Classic sections provide a basic guide only for TRS19 and T:ANE.

Key Points:-
	Track Markers are red coloured track objects that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor
	They are used as destinations or waypoints for AI driver commands
	They only work on AI controlled trains and have NO EFFECT on manually controlled trains
	The direction that they point has NO EFFECT on their operation
	They can be placed in a Route or in a Session

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What are Track Markers?

The Trainz AI relies heavily on Track Markers to direct trains around a layout. They are only visible in Surveyor

Track Markers are the targets for:-
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They can also be used to:-
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Route or Session?

Track Markers can be placed in a Route Layer or in a Session Layer

Notes:

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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	Placing Track Markers in a Session layer will save them with the current Session and they will only be available in that particular Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different Track Markers (destinations and waypoints) in each Session.

Information on Route Layers and Session Layers can be found at:-

How to Use Layers

Adding a Track Marker

Notes:

A Track Marker has two important properties:-

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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	its Effect Radius (the red "wings" shown in the image below, the radius value is shown below the Track Marker name). This controls how closely a consist (AI or manually controlled) has to approach the marker to activate it (smaller radius = closer to the marker)

The direction that a Track Marker is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation

In Surveyor Classic (S10)

Surveyor Classic (or S10) is the original Surveyor interface supplied with every version of Trainz and is available as an option in TRS22PE and Trainz Plus.

The Surveyor Classic interface used here is the one found in Trainz Plus and TRS22PE. There are some differences from the Surveyor Classic interface found in older versions of Trainz.

Adding a Track Marker (S10)

Track Markers are destinations and waypoints for Driver Commands and placeholders for Navigation Points.

Track Markers are Track Objects and have to be attached to a track segment. They can be moved along the track and moved to other tracks.

Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-

Open the Tracks Tool Flyout (the F4 key) and Left Click on the Trackmark Mode button (the V key)

Left Click on the Track Marker object shown in the asset list

Left Click the + Add Object button - it may already be selected - or press the A key

Left Click on the track location where the Track Marker is to be placed

Avoid placing a Track Marker on a junction. You could accidentally place the Track Marker on the wrong junction branch which means that it will cause problems if the targetted train is directed to the other branch

This will place the Track Marker on the track and open its Properties Window (shown below). It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active Layer.

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You can edit its Name. This WILL affect its operation. See the section

Set its Name and Layers (S10) below.

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You can change its Layer and/or Bound Layer. See the section

Set its Name and Layers (S10) below.

Information on the Layer and the Bound Layer settings can be found at:-

How to Use Layers.

WARNING:
Switching an objects Layer between a Route Layer and a Session Layer will change where it is saved (in the Route or the Session).

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You can reverse the direction it points. This does NOT affect its operation. See the section

Change its Direction (S10) below.

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You can adjust its position on the track by dragging it along the track or to another track. See the section

Move it Along the Track (S10) below.

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You can adjust its Effect Radius. This WILL affect its operation. See the section

Set its Effect Radius (S10) below.

Notes: Deleting a Track Marker

Steps: To Delete a Track Marker:-
	If they are not already open and selected, open the Track Tools Flyout (the F4 key) and the Trackmark Mode (the V key).
	Left Click on the Delete Trackmark Tool (the D key).
	Left Click on the Track Marker to be deleted.

Set its Name and Layers (S10)

	The name of a Track Marker is important. It is used to identify the marker for Session Rules and Driver Commands
	The Layer it is assigned to will decide if it will be saved in a Route or in a Session

The Name and Layer Settings for a Track Marker are in its Properties Window.

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The Properties Window will open as soon as a new Track Marker has been added to a track segment.

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To open the Properties Window for an existing Track Marker:-

Steps To Open the Properties Window For an Existing Track Marker:-:
	In the Track Tools Flyout (the F4 key) select Trackmark Mode (the V key).

	Left Click on the ? Edit Details Tool (the P key).
	Left Click on the Track Marker to open its Properties Window.

Track Markers are used in Driver Commands and Session Rules so they MUST be given unique names.

To change the Track Marker name Left Click on the name text entry box, delete the current name and enter a new name.

Use a simple but recognisable name for the Track Marker. It will help locate it in the Route or Session and make it easy to remember when used in Session Rules and Driver Commands.

To change its Layer and/or its Bound Layer Left Click on the approprite layer text entry box (or use its scroll arrowheads) and select a new layer.

Information on the Layer and the Bound Layer settings can be found at:-

How to Use Layers

WARNING:
Switching an objects Layer between a Route Layer and a Session Layer will change where it is saved (in the Route or the Session).

To confirm the changes Left Click on the

icon or the Save Changes button (depending on your Trainz version) at the bottom of the window OR click on the

icon or Cancel button to cancel the changes. Both actions will close the Properties Window.

Change its Direction (S10)

The direction the Track Marker is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation.

If you need to change the direction of a Track Marker then:-

Steps: To Reverse the Direction of a Track Marker:-

	In the Track Tools Flyout (the F4 key) select Trackmark Mode (the V key)
	Then select the Rotate Trackmark Tool (the R key)
	Left Click on the Track Marker

Move it Along the Track (S10)

Track Markers can be dragged along the track and moved to other tracks.

If you need to move a Track Marker then:-

Steps: To Move a Track Marker to a New Position or to Another Track:-

	In the Track Tools Flyout (the F4 key) select Trackmark Mode (the V key)
	Then select the Move Trackmark Tool (the M key)
	Left Click and Drag on the Track Marker to its new position. It will follow track curves and height changes as it moves.

When dragging a marker from one track to another it will not move until the mouse pointer is over, or very close to, the second track when the marker will instantly jump across.

Set its Effect Radius (S10)

The Effect Radius sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to activate or complete its operation. The default value is 20m.

The Effect Radius controls for a Track Marker are in the Tools Menu Advanced Window.

Steps: To Open the Advanced Tools Window:-

In the Track Tools Flyout (the F4 key) select Trackmark Mode (the V key)

Left Click on the Advanced label at the bottom of the Track Tools Flyout.
This will open the Advanced Tools Window (shown below).

The Effect Radius is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to complete certain driver commands such as Drive To Trackmark or to activate any Navigation Point attached to the marker. The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.

Other Track Objects that have an Effect Radius include:-

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Steps: To Set a Track Marker Effect Radius:-

In the Advanced Tools popout (see Steps above) you will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the Effect Radius

Options: Choose one of:-

To copy the Effect Radius of an existing Track Marker

	Left Click the Get Effect Radius icon
	Left Click on the Track Marker whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)
	To apply the new value see option below

To manually alter the Effect Radius value

	Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box
	To apply the new value see option below

To apply a value in the Effect Radius Value text box (from methods

,

or

) to another Track Marker

	Left Click the Copy Radius Value icon
	Left Click on the Track Marker that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)

To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down

	Left Click the Adjust Effect Radius button
	Select the Track Marker
	Left Click and Drag Forward (to increase the value) or Backward (to reduce the value)
	The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Track Marker as the mouse moves (but only one Track Marker at a time)

Once you have an Effect Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Track Markers by using method

shown above

In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

Surveyor 2.0 (or S20) is the latest Surveyor interface and is supplied with TRS22PE and Trainz Plus.

Adding a Track Marker (S20)

Track Markers are destinations and waypoints for Driver Commands and placeholders for Navigation Points.

Track Markers are Track Objects and have to be attached to a track segment. The Track Marker object can be moved along the track and off the track (left, right, above, below) but its attachment point is always connected to a track segment.

Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-

In the Filter Palette either:-

Left Click on the Track Objects icon

OR

Left Click on the Content Drop Down Box

Then select Track Objects

Shortcut If you already have a Track Marker placed in your route then:-
Steps: Using the Eyedropper Tool to Select a Track Marker:-
	move the tool pointer over the existing track marker object and hold down the Alt key. The object name will appear in a ToolTip attached to the pointer
	while holding down the Alt key Left Click on the track marker to identify it in the Assets Palette and to select the Placement Tool. Release the key.
Jump to Step below.

Notes:

If the Filter Palette and the Assets Palette are not shown on the screen, then:-

Steps: To Display Palettes:-

open the

Window Menu from the menu icons at the top of the screen

	visible palettes have ticks next to their names
	invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names

if any required palette does not have a tick next to its name then Left Click on the name of the palette or on the empty

box next to its name. This will add a

and make the palette visible

There is a Trainz Wiki Page specifically covering the S20 Palettes at
How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes

In the Assets Palette to narrow down the filter list, type "mark" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box

Both pallets shown docked

This will list all the Track Objects containing the text "mark" in their names or descriptions.

Left Click on the item name Track Marker - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.

If you are not sure about an asset then Double Left Click on the name to bring up its image and description.

When you select any Track Object asset in the Assets Palette list it will automatically select the Placement Tool so the next Left Click on a track will add that asset to the track.

Place the Track Marker on the track.

Notes: Deleting a Track Marker

Steps To Delete a Track Marker:-

select either the:-

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the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool (or press the D key)

Left Click on the Track Marker to be deleted

press the Delete key

Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-

If, for some reason, the Placement Tool has not been selected then:-
Left Click on the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Placement Tool (or press the E key).

Left Click on the track at the position where you want to place the Track Marker.

Avoid placing a Track Marker on a junction. You could accidentally place the Track Marker on the wrong junction branch which means that could cause problems if the targetted train is directed to the other branch.

This will place the Track Marker on the track. It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active Layer.

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You can edit its Name. This WILL affect its operation. See the section

Change its Name (S20) below.

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You can open its Layer and/or its Binding Layer and select new layers. See the section

Assign it to Another Layer (S20) below.

See

How to Use Layers for information on the Layer and Binding Layer settings.

WARNING:
Switching an objects Layer between a Route Layer and a Session Layer will change where it is saved (in the Route or the Session).

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You can reverse the direction it points. This does NOT affect its operation. See the section

Change its Direction (S20) below.

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You can adjust its position on the track by dragging it along the track or moving it to another track. See the section

Move it Along the Track (S20) below.

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You can adjust its Effect Radius. This WILL affect its operation. See the section

Set its Effect Radius (S20) below.

Once you have added a Track Marker and set its properties it can be quickly duplicated (Cloned) in Surveyor 2.0 with those properties and moved to a new location. You can then easily edit the name and properties of the clone at the new location. See

How to Use S20 Tools - Cloning Objects for the details.

Change its Name (S20)

The name of a Track Marker is used to identify it for Driver Commands (Drive To Trackmark, Navigate To Trackmark, etc) and other operations (e.g. Navigation Points).

Track Markers can be renamed to give them a more recognisable identity (e.g. ""East Branch Down" instead of "Trackmark 4606").

Steps: To Change the Name of a Track Marker:-

using either the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Free Move Tool or the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool select ( Left Click on) the Track Marker to be renamed

in the Info Palette (you may need to make this palette visible - see the Notes: for Adding a Track Marker - Step 1 above) Left Click in the Name: entry box. Enter a name for the Track Marker and press the Enter key.

Use a simple but recognisable name for the Track Marker. It will help locate it in the Route or Session and make it easy to remember when used in Session Rules and Driver Commands.

Track Markers used for Driver Commands and Session Rules MUST be given unique names.

Assign it to Another Layer (S20)

The layer assigned to a marker will control where it is saved, in the Route or the Session.

The Info Palette will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.

Steps: To Assign a Track Marker to a Layer:-
In the Info Palette:-
	Left Click the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object
	Left Click the Layer drop down box to select a new layer for the object
	if required, Left Click the Binding drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer
	if required, Left Click the Lock Layer button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an Unlock Layer button

WARNING:

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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the Route Layer Group to the Session Layer Group) will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)

Information on the Layer and the Binding Layer settings can be found at:-

How to Use Layers

Change its Direction (S20)

The direction a Track Marker is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation.

If you need to rotate a Track Marker to face the opposite direction then:-

Steps: To Reverse the Direction of a Track Marker:-
	select the Track Marker then Left Click on its Context Menu Icon (or press the T key)
	from the popup menu select the Rotate Trackside option

Move it Along the Track (S20)

Markers can be moved along the track or moved to other tracks.

Steps: To Move the Track Marker:-
	Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Yellow Dot, its Attachment Point, next to the Track Marker or drag the object itself (see Notes: below), to move it along the track or to another track

Notes:

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When dragging a marker from one track to another its Attachment Point will stay attached to its original track until the marker is moved closer to the second track. At that point the Attachment Point will instantly jump across to the second track.

Move it Vertically (S20)

Markers can be physically placed above or below the track.

This feature allow a marker to be placed, for example, above the track so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in height will have NO EFFECT on its operation.

Steps: To Move a Track Marker Vertically:-

Track Objects can be moved above and below the track using the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool.

Select the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool (the D key) and Left Click and Drag Up or Down on the Blue Vertical Axis Line attached to the Track Trigger to move it above or below the track

If you need to return the Track Marker to its original height then:-

Steps: To Correctly Reattach the Track Marker to the Track:-
	select the object and open ( Left Click on) its Context Menu Icon (or press the T key)
	from the popup menu select Reattach to Track

Move it Horizontally (S20)

Markers can be physically placed left or right of the track.

This feature allow a marker to be placed so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in position left or right will have NO EFFECT on its operation.

Steps: To Move a Track Marker Horizontally:-

Track Objects can be moved along the track using the method shown in the section

Move it Along the Track above OR sideways from the track using the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool and step

OR step

listed below.

Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Red Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Track Marker to move it left or right of the track

OR

Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Green Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Track Marker to move it forward or back in a straight line that will ignore any curves in the track

If you need to return the Track Marker to its original position then:-

Steps: To Correctly Reattach the Track Marker to the Track:-
	select the object and open ( Left Click on) its Context Menu Icon (or press the T key)
	from the popup menu select Reattach to Track

Set its Effect Radius (S20)

The Effect Radius sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to activate or complete its operation. The default value is 20m.

The Effect Radius is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the trigger to complete certain Driver Commands (such as Wait on Trigger) or activate certain Session Rules (such as Wait on Navigation Point). The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.

In the image shown below, the approaching vehicle will "reach" the Track Marker when it is 20m away from it.

Steps: To Adjust the Effect Radius of a Track Marker:-

Left Click and Drag on the

Green Dot next to the Track Marker.

Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	Drag it Left or Right (at 90° to the direction of the track) to change its Effect Radius.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	The speed at which you drag it will set the speed at which the radius value will change - faster movements will give larger value changes.

For the best results when adjusting the Effect Radius of any track object, move your camera POV (point of view) to directly above the object

Other Track Objects that have an Effect Radius include:-

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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	Track Priority Markers

Track Marker Operation

The most common use for Track Markers is as destinations for driver commands or as "way points" to direct a train to a destination via one or more intermediate places. They can also be used as the targets for Navigation Points and coupling operations.

Driver Navigation Commands

Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-

How to Use the Driver Setup Rule

	Notes:
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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	Navigate To Trackmark and Navigate Via Trackmark commands will force the AI to find an alternative clear path to the Track Marker if the shortest path is blocked. The path chosen may not be prototypical

Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	Drive To Trackmark Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to the designated Track Marker. The AI will noticeably slow the train as it approaches the Track Mark. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will NOT attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Marker. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed. This command is built in to Trainz
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	Drive Via Trackmark Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and through the designated Track Marker. If there are no further navigation commands (e.g. Drive To, etc) then the AI will halt the train after passing the Track Mark. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the Track Marker to the next Track Marker or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will NOT attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Marker. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed. This command is built in to Trainz
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	Navigate To Trackmark Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to the designated Track Marker. The AI will noticeably slow the train as it approaches the Track Mark. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Marker. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed. This command is built in to Trainz
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127	Navigate Via Trackmark Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and through the designated Track Marker. If there are no further navigation commands (e.g. Navigate To, etc) then the AI will halt the train after passing the Track Mark. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the Track Marker to the next Track Marker or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Marker. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed. This command is built in to Trainz

Navigation Points

Navigation Points can be attached to Track Markers to provide users with session instructions.

Information on navigation points can be found at:-

How to Use Navigation Points

Coupling Operations

An AI controlled train can be issued with a driver command to couple with the consist located at a specified Track Marker.

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The AI driver moves the train (or just the locomotive if it is by itself) to couple with the wagon that is closest to a specified Track Marker. More information on this command can be found at

Couple At Trackmark

This command must be downloaded from the DLS and installed in Trainz

Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-

How to Use the Driver Setup Rule

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Contents

What are Track Markers?

Route or Session?

Adding a Track Marker

In Surveyor Classic (S10)

Adding a Track Marker (S10)

Set its Name and Layers (S10)

Change its Direction (S10)

Move it Along the Track (S10)

Set its Effect Radius (S10)

In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

Adding a Track Marker (S20)

Change its Name (S20)

Assign it to Another Layer (S20)

Change its Direction (S20)

Move it Along the Track (S20)

Move it Vertically (S20)

Move it Horizontally (S20)

Set its Effect Radius (S20)

Track Marker Operation

Driver Navigation Commands

Navigation Points

Coupling Operations

Trainz Wiki

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+<td>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="middle">
+<td width=35>[[image:Information.png|35px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 15px;">The information in this Wiki Page describes how to install, configure and use '''Track Markers''' in '''TRS22''' and '''Trainz Plus''' using both '''Surveyor 2.0 (S20)''' and '''Surveyor Classic (S10)'''. The '''Surveyor Classic''' sections provide a basic guide only for '''TRS19''' and '''T:ANE'''.</span></td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table NO SKIPS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Down -->
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Up -->
+<td width=46>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepWhat|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
@@ Line 6: / Line 30: @@
 </td>
 <td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Key Points:-</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Track Markers''' are red coloured track objects that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>In Summary:</b></span></td>
+<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>They are used as '''destinations''' or '''waypoints''' for '''AI''' driver commands</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Layers are a ''Surveyor'' tool that allows you to better manage the objects that are placed in your Trainz World.'''<td>
+<td>They only work on '''AI''' controlled trains and have '''NO EFFECT''' on manually controlled trains</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Layers are a ''Driver'' tool that allows you to change what the players see as they drive around your Trainz World.'''<td>
+<td>The '''direction''' that they point has '''NO EFFECT''' on their operation</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>They can be placed in a '''Route''' or in a '''Session'''</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; Font-size: 15px;">Some Helpful Tips</span><br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-<table bgcolor="black" width=600>
+<tr valign="top">
-<tr>
 <td>
-<table bgcolor="white" width=596>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td bgcolor="black" colspan=2>
+<td align="center"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Navigation Icons used in this Document</span></td>
-<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; font-weight: 700;">&#160;Route Layers&#160;</span></td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td>'''Use Route layers for all those objects that will appear in every Session based on the Route'''</td>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]&#160;[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+<td>at '''Chapter Headings''' to jump to the top/bottom of the document</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#top|Next Up]]&#160;[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepTools|link=|Next Down]]</td>
-<td>'''When you edit Route layers, <u>always</u> save the Route'''</td>
+<td>at '''Chapter Headings''' to jump to the next or previous '''Chapter'''<br>
+e.g. '''1.''' to '''2.''' to '''3.''', etc</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#top|Next Up]]&#160;[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepS20vS10|Skip Down]]</td>
+<td>within '''Chapters''' to jump to the next or previous '''Section'''<br>
+e.g. '''4.1''' to '''4.2''' to '''4.3''', etc</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#top|Up]]&#160;[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#stepS20vS10|Down]]</td>
+<td>within '''Sections''' to jump to the next or previous '''Sub-section'''<br>
+e.g. '''3.1.1''' to '''3.1.2''' to '''3.1.3''', etc</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Link</span></td>
+<td>'''Internal link''' to another section within this document</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: blue;">Link</span></td>
+<td>'''External link''' to another document</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 42: / Line 104: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<table bgcolor="black" width=600>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table NO SKIPS -->
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="stepWhat"></span>
+='''What are Track Markers?'''=
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Down -->
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Up -->
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepRoute|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>The '''Trainz AI''' relies heavily on '''Track Markers''' to direct trains around a layout. They are only visible in '''Surveyor'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor="white" width=596>
+<table width=600>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td bgcolor="black" colspan=2>
+<td colspan=2>'''Track Markers''' are the targets for:-</td>
-<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; font-weight: 700;">&#160;Session Layers&#160;</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>destinations using '''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Navigate To Trackmark''' driver commands</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Use Session layers for all those objects that will ONLY appear in the current Session'''</td>
+<td>waypoints using '''Drive Via Trackmark''' and '''Navigate Via Trackmark''' driver commands</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>They can also be used to:-</td>
-<td>'''When you edit Session layers, <u>always</u> save the Session'''</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Avoid using <span style="font-size: 15px;">"Default"</span> as the Session name'''</td>
+<td>hold '''Navigation Points'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>set locations for '''Coupling''' operations</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
+<td width=300>[[image:TrackMarkImage.png|300px|link=]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table NO SKIPS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="stepRoute"></span>
+='''Route or Session?'''=
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Down -->
+<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Up -->
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepWhat|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Track Markers''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table bgcolor="black" width=600>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor="white" width=596>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td bgcolor="black" colspan=2>
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<span style="font-size: 17px; color: white; font-weight: 700;">&#160;When Editing Layers&#160;</span></td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
-</tr>
+----
+<table cellpadding=4>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Lock the layers that you are not currently editing'''</td>
+<td>Placing '''Track Markers''' in a '''Route layer''' (e.g. in the same layer as the track) will save them with the '''Route''' and they will be available in '''all Sessions''' created using that particular '''Route'''</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Never add track objects (signals, switches, etc) to a layer that is higher up the layer list than the track layer'''</td>
+<td>Placing '''Track Markers''' in a '''Session layer''' will save them with the current '''Session''' and they will only be available in that particular '''Session'''. This can be useful if two or more '''Sessions''' are being created and you want to use different '''Track Markers''' (destinations and waypoints) in each '''Session'''.
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 90: / Line 203: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Information on '''Route Layers''' and '''Session Layers''' can be found at:-<br>
+* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepWhat"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=629><span id="stepAdding"></span>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+='''Adding a Track Marker'''=
-<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
+</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepToolS10|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepRoute|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
 </tr>
 </table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''What Are Layers?'''=
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000>
-<br>
+<tr valign="top">
-Layers can contain any objects, visible and invisible, that can be placed into a layout using the Surveyor '''Object''', '''Track''' and '''Train''' tools. The layers and their contents can be hidden from view or locked against alteration whenever required. Their main use is in the development of a Route and a Session but they can also be used as a way of providing some additional novelty during a Driver session.
+<td>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Effect Layers Notes:'''</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
 ----
-The special ground effects layers, '''Clutter''', '''TurfFX''' and more recently '''Water''', are not discussed here. They are more like '''Textures''' than '''Layers''' but some aspects of their use and operations are similar to the layers covered here. These special ground effects layers are saved as part of a '''Route''' but are not associated with any '''Route Layer'''.
+A '''Track Marker''' has two important properties:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>its name which is needed for all commands and rules that use the '''Track Marker''', and</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>its '''Effect Radius''' (the red "wings" shown in the image below, the radius value is shown below the '''Track Marker''' name). This controls how closely a consist (AI or manually controlled) has to approach the marker to activate it (smaller radius = closer to the marker)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top" bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700;">The direction that a Track Marker is pointing has <u>NO EFFECT</u> on its operation</span></td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipAddS10"></span>
+=='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''==
+</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skipAddS20|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepAdding|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
+<td width=46>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+</tr>
+</table>							<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepToolS10"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td>'''Surveyor Classic''' (or '''S10''') is the original '''Surveyor''' interface supplied with every version of '''Trainz''' and is available as an option in '''TRS22PE''' and '''Trainz Plus'''.</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+</tr>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepWhat|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepToolS20|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td>The '''Surveyor Classic''' interface used here is the one found in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE'''. There are some differences from the '''Surveyor Classic''' interface found in older versions of '''Trainz'''.</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipAddMarker10"></span>
+===Adding a Track Marker (S10)===
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetName10]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipAddS10]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
-='''The Layers Tool in Surveyor Classic (S10)'''=
-<table>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:SurveyorToolMenuLayers.JPG|150px]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-<td><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>[[file:RightArrowRed.JPG|link=]]
+<td>'''Track Markers''' are destinations and waypoints for '''Driver Commands''' and placeholders for '''Navigation Points'''.</td>
-<td>Click the '''Layers Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F6&#160;</span>) to open up its properties.<br>
+</tr>
-[[file:LayersTools.JPG|480px]]</td>
+</table>
-<td>
 <br>
 <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
@@ Line 141: / Line 306: @@
 <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
+<td>'''Track Markers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. They can be moved along the track and moved to other tracks.</td>
-----
-The layers are organised into two groups:-
-*'''Route Layers''' in the top group, and
-*'''Session Layers''' in the lower group.
-Each group can contain multiple layers - the scroll bars next to the layer names shown on the left indicate that there are more layers in each group than can fit into the display window area.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 153: / Line 313: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-</td>
+<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=4><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-</span></td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-==Loading a Route and Loading a Session==
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7 width="730">					<!-- BEGIN top level -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>In Summary:</b></span></td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>Open the '''Tracks Tool''' Flyout (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Trackmark Mode''' button (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
+<td rowspan=4 width=215>[[image:TrackToolTrackMarkerSelect_S10.png|link=]]</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Route Layers are saved with the Route. Session Layers are saved with the Session.<td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' object shown in the asset list</td>
+<!-- <td></td> -->
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''If you edit a Session Layer and later load just the Route then those edits will not appear.'''</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;+&#160;</span> '''Add Object''' button - it may already be selected - or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;A&#160;</span> key</td>
+<td width=50 rowspan=2>[[image:AddObject_S10.png|link=]]</td>
+<!-- <td></td> -->
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END top level -->
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">						<!-- BEGIN Trainz Wiki Link -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the track location where the '''Track Marker''' is to be placed
-More information on creating, loading and saving '''Routes''' and '''Sessions''' can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[Route_and_Session_Basics|Route and Session Basics]]'''
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Marker''' on a junction. You could accidentally place the '''Track Marker''' on the wrong junction branch which means that it will cause problems if the targetted train is directed to the other branch</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
+<!-- <td></td> -->
+<!-- <td></td> -->
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END Trainz Wiki Link -->
-<br>
-The layers you see will depend on whether you have loaded a '''Route''' by itself (with no "child" Session) or a '''Session''' and its "parent" Route.
-<table>																<!-- BEGIN top level -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersToolsRoute.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=4>
-<td>[[file:LayersToolsSession.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<table>
-<td>The first image on the left gives an example of the layers that can appear if a '''Route only''' is loaded into Surveyor. These are the layers that are saved with the Route. '''Note that a default "session-layer" is present'''.
+<tr valign="top">
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>								<!-- BEGIN 2nd level -->
+<td colspan=2>This will place the '''Track Marker''' on the track and open its '''Properties Window''' (shown below). It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active '''Layer'''.</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2 align="center">[[image:TrackMarkerProperties_S10.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''An empty default "session-layer" is always created in the Session Layers Group when only the Route is loaded into Surveyor.'''</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
-<td>'''If you load just the Route and edit its "session-layer" then those edits will not appear the next time you load just the Route''' because an empty "session-layer" is created each time a Route is loaded without a Session.
+<td>You can edit its '''Name'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Name and Layers (S10)|Set its Name and Layers (S10)]]''' below.</td>
-</td>
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END 2nd level -->
-The second image on the left gives an example of the layers that can appear if a '''Session based on that Route''' is loaded into Surveyor. It shows Route Layers and Session Layers.<br><br>
-In both cases, the '''Route Layers''' are identical because the same Route has been loaded. A Session contains its own layers, the '''Session Layers''', that are loaded and saved with the Session but are not loaded or saved with the Route.<br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>								<!-- BEGIN 2nd level Black Border -->
 <tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>								<!-- BEGIN 2nd level Tip -->
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=500>You can change its '''Layer''' and/or '''Bound Layer'''. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Name and Layers (S10)|Set its Name and Layers (S10)]]''' below.</td>
+<td bgcolor="Aquamarine">Information on the '''Layer''' and the '''Bound Layer''' settings can be found at:-<br>
+[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How to Use Layers]]'''.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you load a '''Session''' and do not want to edit any of the '''Route layers''' then click the '''Lock Route Layers''' icon on the Layers Tool
+<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
-<table>																<!-- BEGIN 3rd level -->
+Switching an objects '''Layer''' between a '''Route Layer''' and a '''Session Layer''' will change where it is saved (in the '''Route''' or the '''Session''').</td>
-<tr>
+</tr>
-<td>[[file:LayersToolButtonsLOCKALL.JPG|link=]]</td>
+</table>
-<td>Click the '''Lock Button'''
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END 3rd level -->
+<tr valign="top">
-</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
+<td>You can reverse the direction it points. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This does NOT affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Change its Direction (S10)|Change its Direction (S10)]]''' below.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
+<td>You can adjust its position on the track by dragging it along the track or to another track. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Move it Along the Track (S10)|Move it Along the Track (S10)]]''' below.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
+<td>You can adjust its '''Effect Radius'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Effect Radius (S10)|Set its Effect Radius (S10)]]''' below.</td>
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END 2nd level Tip-->
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>														<!-- END 2nd level Black Border -->
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END top level -->
+</table>
 <br>
-<table bgcolor="red" cellpadding=2>
+<table width=480 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
+<table width=476 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Deleting a Track Marker</span><br>
+----
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Delete a Track Marker:-</span></td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">If you load a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">ROUTE</span> but not the SESSION then only <span style="text-decoration: underline;">edit the Route Layers</span></span></td>
+<td>If they are not already open and selected, open the '''Track Tools''' Flyout (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) and the '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key).</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''If you edit a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">SESSION</span> or its layers then always <span style="text-decoration: underline;">save the Session</span>'''</span></td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the [[image:DeleteIcon.png|link=]] '''Delete Trackmark Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key).</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''When you save a new <span style="text-decoration: underline;">SESSION</span> always give it a name, do <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NOT</span> leave it as "Default"</span>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' to be deleted.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 250: / Line 433: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipSetName10"></span>
+===Set its Name and Layers (S10)===
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetDirection10]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipAddMarker10]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
+</tr>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
-==Creating a New Route==
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
-<table>
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>The name of a '''Track Marker''' is important. It is used to identify the marker for '''Session Rules''' and '''Driver Commands'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>The '''Layer''' it is assigned to will decide if it will be saved in a '''Route''' or in a '''Session'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>The '''Name''' and '''Layer Settings''' for a '''Track Marker''' are in its '''Properties Window'''.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>The '''Properties Window''' will open as soon as a new '''Track Marker''' has been added to a track segment.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>To open the '''Properties Window''' for an existing '''Track Marker''':-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersNewRoute.JPG|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-<table>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersNewRoute.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps To Open the Properties Window For an Existing Track Marker:-:</span></td>
-<td>
+</tr>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=604>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=600>
+<td colspan=2>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key).</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>&#160;</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
+<td>[[image:TracksTrackmarkMode_S10.png|link=]]</td>
-----
-*When a brand new route is created it will come with two layers, a single '''route-layer''' and a single '''session-layer'''.
-*Both layers will be empty (the baseboard with its grid is saved with the route but is not in any layer).
-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<table width=600 bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;?&#160;</span> '''Edit Details Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;P&#160;</span> key).</td>
+<td>[[image:TrackToolEditProperties_S10.png|link=]]</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''A layer can be renamed at anytime by double clicking on its name with the left mouse button and typing a new name'''
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' to open its '''Properties Window'''.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=595>[[image:TrackMarkerProperties_S10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Track Markers''' are used in '''Driver Commands''' and '''Session Rules''' so they '''<u>MUST</u>''' be given unique names.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 289: / Line 522: @@
 </table>
 </td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To change the '''Track Marker''' name <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the name text entry box, delete the current name and enter a new name.
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Use a simple but recognisable name for the '''Track Marker'''. It will help locate it in the '''Route''' or '''Session''' and make it easy to remember when used in '''Session Rules''' and '''Driver Commands'''.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=500>To change its '''Layer''' and/or its '''Bound Layer''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the approprite layer text entry box (or use its scroll arrowheads) and select a new layer.</td>
+<td bgcolor="Aquamarine">Information on the '''Layer''' and the '''Bound Layer''' settings can be found at:-<br>
+[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How to Use Layers]]'''</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
-==The "Active Layer"==
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>In Summary:</b></span></td>
+<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
+Switching an objects '''Layer''' between a '''Route Layer''' and a '''Session Layer''' will change where it is saved (in the '''Route''' or the '''Session''').</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''The ''Active Layer'' is the selected (highlighted) layer.'''</td>
+<td>To confirm the changes <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon or the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> button (depending on your '''Trainz''' version) at the bottom of the window '''OR''' click on the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] icon or <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Cancel&#160;</span> button to cancel the changes. Both actions will close the '''Properties Window'''.</td>
 </tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=629><span id="skipSetDirection10"></span>
-<td>When you load the '''Route only''' into Surveyor, the '''first Route layer''' will be the '''Active Layer'''</td>
+===Change its Direction (S10)===
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipMove10]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetName10]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
 </tr>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>When you load a '''Session''' into Surveyor, the '''first Session layer''' will be the '''Active Layer'''</td>
+<td>The direction the '''Track Marker''' is pointing has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-In the image above, the '''route-layer''' is the '''Active Layer'''. You can change the '''Active Layer''' at any time by clicking on the name of another layer.
 <br>
+<table width=1000>
-<table width=900>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=484>
+<td>If you need to change the direction of a '''Track Marker''' then:-
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=464>
+<table width=610 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=460>
+<table width=606 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Reverse the Direction of a Track Marker:-</span></td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
-----
-The '''Active Layer''' is the "working layer" which is:-
-*where new objects will be added to the layout
-*the layer that is automatically selected for merging and deleting
-</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
+<tr valign="top">
-</td>
+<td width=610>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-</td>
-<td width=12>&nbsp;</td>
-<td width=484>
-<table bgcolor="red" width=464>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=460>
+<td>Then select the '''Rotate Trackmark Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;R&#160;</span> key)</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Trainz''' does not identify which is the '''Active Layer''' in '''Surveyor''' and this often leads to problems such as objects being added to the wrong layer.<br>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker'''</td>
-See [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Adding Objects To Layers|Adding Objects To Layers]]''' below for more information.
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 355: / Line 622: @@
 </table>
 </td>
+<td width=385 valign="top">[[image:TracksTrackmarkMode_S10.png|link=]]&#160;[[image:TracksTrackmarkModeRotate_S10.png|link=]]</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-==Adding a New Layer==
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipMove10"></span>
+===Move it Along the Track (S10)===
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetRadius10]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetDirection10]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
+</tr>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
-<table>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersToolButtonsADD.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>Click the '''Add Button'''</td>
+<td>'''Track Markers''' can be dragged along the track and moved to other tracks.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-An '''Add layer''' dialogue window will appear.
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>If you need to move a '''Track Marker''' then:-
+<table width=610 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table width=606 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move a Track Marker to a New Position or to Another Track:-</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=610>
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersAddLayer.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
+<td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+</tr>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-----</td>
+<td>Then select the '''Move Trackmark Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;M&#160;</span> key)</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' to its new position.<br>
-#Enter a name for the new layer
+It will follow track curves and height changes as it moves.</td>
-#Select the layer group, '''Route''' or '''Session''', where it will be placed
-#Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon</td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+</table>
-<td colspan="2">
+</td>
-----</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+<td width=385 valign="top">[[image:TracksTrackmarkMode_S10.png|link=]]&#160;[[image:TracksTrackmarkModeMove_S10.png|link=]]</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
+<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>You can easily rename the layer or move it to the other layer group if you change your mind.</td>
+<td>When dragging a marker from one track to another it will not move until the mouse pointer is over, or very close to, the second track when the marker will instantly jump across.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 402: / Line 697: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipSetRadius10"></span>
+===Set its Effect Radius (S10)===
 </td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipAddS20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipMove10]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
+</tr>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to activate or complete its operation. The default value is '''20m'''.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-==Deleting a Layer==
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
-<table bgcolor="red" width=300>
+<td>The '''Effect Radius''' controls for a '''Track Marker''' are in the '''Tools Menu Advanced Window'''.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=700 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=296>
+<table width=696 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Open the Advanced Tools Window:-</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Advanced&#160;</span> label at the bottom of the '''Track Tools Flyout'''.<br>
-'''Deleting Layers''' cannot be undone
+This will open the '''Advanced Tools Window''' (shown below).</td>
+<td width=185>[[image:TracksTrackmarkAdvanced_S10.png|link=]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 423: / Line 753: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<table>
+<table width=1000>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersToolButtonsDELETE.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>The '''Effect Radius''' is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to complete certain driver commands such as '''Drive To Trackmark''' or to activate any '''Navigation Point''' attached to the marker. The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.</td>
-<td>Select the layer to be deleted and click the '''Delete Button'''. <span style="background-color: yellow; font-weight: 700;"> If you don't select a layer to delete then Trainz will select the current Active Layer. </span></td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table bgcolor="red" width=900>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=400>[[image:TrackMarkRadiusTools.png|link=]]
+<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=896>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Deleting a layer will delete ALL the objects placed in that layer''' except objects that are "Bound" to that layer. See [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Bound Layer|The Bound Layer]]''' section below.</td>
+<td>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td>In '''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions there will be a delay when deleting a layer. The delay will be indicated by a progress bar but can take several minutes on very large routes.<br>
+<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Direction_Markers|Track Direction Markers]]'''</td>
-<span style="color: white; background-color: red; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;Resist any urge to click the Cancel button&nbsp;</span><br>
-This delay will occur '''every time''' a layer is deleted.</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td>Due to a "bug" '''deleting a layer that contains a ruler will not delete the ruler'''. It will be hidden from view but it may reappear if another layer with the same name as the deleted layer is created or it will, eventually, reappear in the '''route-layer'''.
+<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Priority_Markers|Track Priority Markers]]'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 453: / Line 790: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
-If the layer being deleted is empty, then the following dialogue window will appear:-
+<td>
+<table width=600 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Set a Track Marker Effect Radius:-</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>In the '''Advanced Tools'''  popout (see '''Steps''' above) you will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the '''Effect Radius'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> Choose one of:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Track Marker'''
 <table>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayerDeleteEmpty.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Get Effect Radius''' icon</td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Choices.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Choices:'''</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)</td>
-*Click '''Yes''' to delete the layer
-*Click '''No''' to cancel the delete operation</td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-----</td>
+<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
-If the layer being deleted is NOT empty, then the following dialogue window will appear:-
+<td>To manually alter the '''Effect Radius''' value
 <table>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayerDeleteNotEmpty.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
+<td>Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box</td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Choices.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Choices:'''</span><br>
+<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
-*Click '''Merge''' to merge this layer and its contents into another layer. See '''Merging Layers''' below for more information
-*Click '''Delete''' to delete the layer and its contents
-*Click '''Cancel''' to cancel the delete operation</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-</tr>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-==Merging Layers==
-<table bgcolor="red" width=300>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=296>
+<td>To apply a value in the '''Effect Radius Value''' text box (from methods [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Dblue.png|link=]]) to another '''Track Marker'''
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Copy Radius Value''' icon</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td>
-'''Merging Layers''' cannot be undone
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>
+<tr valign="top">
-<br>
+<td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
 <table>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersToolButtonsMERGE.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Select the layer to be merged into another layer and click the '''Merge Button'''. <span style="background-color: yellow; font-weight: 700;"> If you don't select a layer to merge then Trainz will select the current Active Layer. </span></td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Adjust Effect Radius''' button</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>In Summary:</b></span></td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Select the '''Track Marker'''</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Merging a layer into another layer will move ALL the objects from the first layer into the second layer.''' The first layer, which is now empty, will then be deleted. </td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' (to increase the value) or '''Backward''' (to reduce the value)</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Once layers have been merged they cannot be separated.'''</td>
+<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected '''Track Marker''' as the mouse moves (but only one '''Track Marker''' at a time)</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-<table bgcolor="red" width=900>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>In '''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions there will be a delay when merging a layer. The delay will be indicated by a progress bar but can take several minutes on very large routes.<br>
-<span style="color: white; background-color: red; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;Resist any urge to click the Cancel button&nbsp;</span><br>
-This delay will occur '''every time''' a layer is merged.
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 559: / Line 884: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+</td>
-The layer merge dialogue window will appear as shown below:-
-<table>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersMergeInto.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
-</tr>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br>
-#Select the '''destination layer''' for the merge
-#Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon
-The '''Merge into:''' list shows all the available layers with no distinction between Route Layers and Session Layers</td>
-</tr>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 587: / Line 890: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-==Locking Layers==
+<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=896>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>It is good practice to '''LOCK ALL LAYERS that you are not currently editing.''' This will avoid the all too common problem of accidentally adding objects to the wrong layer.
+<td>Once you have an '''Effect Radius''' entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of '''Track Markers''' by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 604: / Line 905: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipAddS20"></span>
+=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
+</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepOperation|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
+<td width=46>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Surveyor 2.0''' (or '''S20''') is the latest '''Surveyor''' interface and is supplied with '''TRS22PE''' and '''Trainz Plus'''.</td>
-<td>If you '''LOCK''' or '''UNLOCK''' a Route Layer while editing a Session then you will have made a change to the Route and will be asked to save both the Route and the Session when you exit Surveyor.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-===Locking Individual Layers===
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
-'''To LOCK an individual layer, click on the ''Open Padlock'' icon next to its name.''' The layer being locked does not have to be the current '''Active Layer'''.
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=629><span id="skipAddMarker20"></span>
-<td>'''The objects in a LOCKED layer cannot be moved (around the layout) or deleted''' but they can be moved to other layers.</td>
+===Adding a Track Marker (S20)===
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetName20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipAddS20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
 </tr>
-</table>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
-<table>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersRouteTreesActive.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>[[file:LayersRouteTreesActiveLocked.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Track Markers''' are destinations and waypoints for '''Driver Commands''' and placeholders for '''Navigation Points'''.</td>
-<td><br>
-*The first image on the left shows two Route Layers, both UNLOCKED with their Padlock icons '''Open'''. One layer, "Trees", is highlighted showing that it is the currently active layer.
-*The second image on the left shows the same two layers after the "Trees" layer has been LOCKED.
-*A locked layer can be UNLOCKED by clicking its Closed Padlock icon.<br><br>
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-If you attempt to add a scenery object to a locked layer you will receive the following message:-
+<br>
-<table>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersRouteTreesActiveLockedError.JPG|link=]]<br>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-*Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to UNLOCK the layer</td>
+<td>'''Track Markers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. The '''Track Marker''' object can be moved along the track and off the track (left, right, above, below) but its '''attachment point''' is always connected to a track segment.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
-===Locking ALL Route Layers===
-<table>
-<tr>
-<td>[[file:LayersToolButtonsLOCKALL.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Click the '''Lock Button'''</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-This will LOCK ALL the layers in the Route Layers Group. The Session Layers Group will not be affected.
+<table width=1000>
-The Route Layers Group can be UNLOCKED by clicking the '''Lock Button''' again.
-==Moving a Layer==
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Main Points:</b></span></td>
-</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-</span></td>
-<td>Layers can be moved up or down<br>
-* within the same layer group (e.g. '''Route''' or '''Session''')
-* between the two groups</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Filter Palette''' either:-</td>
-<td>A layer containing track objects (e.g. signals, switches, etc) '''CANNOT''' be placed above the layer containing the track</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-<table bgcolor="red" width=900>
+<table width=1100>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=896>
+<table width=790>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-In '''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions there will be a delay when moving a layer. The delay will be indicated by a progress bar but can take several minutes on very large routes<br>
+<table border=1>
-<span style="color: white; background-color: red; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;Resist any urge to click the Cancel button&nbsp;</span><br>
+<tr valign="top">
-This delay will occur '''every time''' a layer is moved.
+<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Objects''' icon<br>
+[[image:FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected_S20.png|link=]]
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
+<td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td>
+<td>
+<table border=1>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Content Drop Down Box'''<br>
+[[image:FilterPaletteNoIconSelected_S20.png|link=]]<br>
+Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
+[[image:FilterSelectTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]]
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+</td>
-In the example shown below a layer created in the Route Layers Group is being moved into the Session Layers Group.
+</tr>
-<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=3>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersMove1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>[[file:LayersMove3.JPG|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Shortcut&#160;</span> If you already have a '''Track Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td>
-----</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: Using the Eyedropper Tool to Select a Track Marker:-</span></td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br>
-#Select the layer to be moved and hold down the left mouse button
-#Drag the layer up or down to its new position
-</td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-----</td>
+<td>move the tool pointer over the existing track marker object and hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key. The object name will appear in a '''ToolTip''' attached to the pointer</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-*The move can be between layer groups as shown left or within groups to move the layer to a higher or lower position in the group.
-*The only situation where layer order within a layer group makes any difference is when adding track objects (e.g. signals, track signs, etc) to a track.
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>When adding track objects to a track, the '''object being added must be in the same layer or in a layer below''' the layer containing the track. For more information, see the section [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The "route-layer"|The "route-layer"]]''' below.</td>
+<td>while holding down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the track marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
-<td>If you attempt to move a layer containing track objects, such as signals, to a position above the layer containing the track, you will get an error message.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 728: / Line 1,022: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
-==Hiding Layers==
+</tr>
+</table>
-To hide or show a layer click the '''Eye Icon''' next to its name.
+</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=396 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=22>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=374><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+If the '''Filter Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette''' are not shown on the screen, then:-
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersHideNone.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td>
 <td>
-*In the image shown left the two trees are in different Route Layers
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
-*All the layers have their '''Eye Icons''' set to '''Show'''
+<tr valign="top">
-</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps: To Display Palettes:-</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>open the [[image:SurveyorWindowIcon.png|link=]] '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersHideTree.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>&#160;</td>
 <td>
-*In the image shown left the '''Trees''' layer has its '''Eye Icon''' set to '''Hide'''<br><br>
+<table>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''If you attempt to add an object to a hidden layer you will receive a warning message.'''</td>
+<td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Layers that are hidden when saved in ''Surveyor'' will also be hidden when loaded in ''Driver''.'''<td>
+<td>if any required palette does not have a tick next to its name then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the name of the palette or on the empty [[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]] box next to its name. This will add a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] and make the palette visible</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+There is a '''Trainz Wiki Page''' specifically covering the '''S20 Palettes''' at<br>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]'''
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 758: / Line 1,082: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
-<tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepToolS20"></span>&nbsp;</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepWhat|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepRouteSession|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+</table>
-='''The Layers Palette in Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''=
-In Surveyor 2.0 (S20), currently only available to '''Trainz Plus Subscription''' holders, the '''Layers''' are found in the '''Layers Palette'''. The palettes are displayed (or hidden) from the Surveyor '''Windows Menu'''.
 <br>
+[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "mark" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br>
 <table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]<td>
+<td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchMark_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td>
 <td>
-If no '''Layers Palette''' is shown on the screen then open the '''Windows Menu'''. Every available palette is listed.
+<br>
-* '''Visible''' palettes are shown with a '''Tick'''
-* '''Hidden''' palettes are shown without a '''Tick'''
-Click on a palette name to toggle its state between '''visible''' and '''hidden'''.<br>
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:LayersPalette_S20_ListsClosed.png|link=|alt=Layers Palette in S20]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>The '''Layers Palette''' will show all the layers in their groups ('''Effect''', '''Route''' and '''Session''') plus the '''Ground Height''' and '''Ground Textures''' special "layers".<br>
+<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "mark" in their names or descriptions.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the item name '''Track Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br>
+[[image:AssetPaletteSearchMarkScrolled_S20.png|link=]]
 <br>
-<table>
+If you are not sure about an asset then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Double Left Click&#160;</span> on the name to bring up its image and description.<br>
+<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td>The '''Route Layers Group''', along with the '''Ground Height''', '''Ground Textures''' and '''Effect Layers''', are saved and loaded with the Route</td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
-</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>The '''Session Layers Group''' are saved and loaded with the Session</td>
+<td>When you select any '''Track Object''' asset in the '''Assets Palette''' list it will automatically select the '''Placement Tool''' so the next <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on a track will add that asset to the track.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 802: / Line 1,119: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Lock the Route Layer Group&#160;</span>
-<br>
-All the layers in the '''Route Layer Group''' can be locked against accidental alteration.<br>
-The '''Route Layer Group''' has a padlock icon next to its name - shown as [[image:LayerUnLocked_S20.png|link=]] (unlocked).  '''Left''' click on this icon to lock '''ALL''' the layers in the '''Route Layer Group'''. The icon will change to [[image:LayerLocked_S20.png|link=]] (locked) - click again to unlock all its layers.
-<br><br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Open a Layer Group&#160;</span>
-<br>
-To the left of each '''Layer Group''' name is a small arrow. '''Left''' click on the arrow to open up the group.<br>
-<table width=1000>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:LayersPalette_S20_SessionLayersOpen.png|link=|alt=Layers palette with session layers open]]</td>
-<td>The image on the left shows that the '''Session Layers Group''' is open and its individual layers are now displayed. To close the group '''Left''' click on the arrow again.<br>
-The image shows that the '''Session Layers Group''' contains 3 individual layers:-
-* the top layer in the group is always named '''session-layer''' and is always present even in a new route where you have not yet added anything
-* likewise, the top layer in the '''Route Layers Group''' is always named '''route-layer''' and is also always present
-* there are two user created layers named '''Track Markers''' and '''Rail Workers''' (layer names are chosen by the creator and do not necessarily indicate their contents or purpose)
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Add a New Layer&#160;</span>
-<br>
-You cannot create new layer groups but you can add new layers to a existing group.<br>
-Each Layer Group has a [[image:LayerAdd_S20.png|link=]] icon next to its name. '''Left''' click on the icon to add and name a new layer to that group. If you are adding a new '''Effect Layer''' then you will also have to identify the type of effect - '''TurfFX, '''Clutter''' or '''Water'''.
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Track Marker''' on the track.
 <br>
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Renaming a Layer&#160;</span><br>
 <table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=120>[[image:LayerRename_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td>'''Right''' click on a layer name and select '''Rename Layer..''' from the popup menu.<br><br>
+<table width=480>
-You will be asked to enter a new name for the layer.</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Deleting a Layer&#160;</span><br>
-<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=120>[[image:LayerDelete_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add trackmark]]
-<td>'''Right''' click on a layer name and select '''Delete Layer''' from the popup menu.<br>
-You will be given a warning that you are about to delete a layer.
-*if you confirm the delete order then the layer and '''<u>all its contents</u>''' will be deleted
-*depending on the contents of the layer, the process may take some time. You will be shown a progress bar during the deleting operation
-*the deleted layer and its contents can be restored (after the delete has completed) using the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Z&#160;</span> option
-</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
 <br>
-<br>
+<table width=480 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Moving a Layer&#160;</span><br>
-Layers can be individually moved up and down within the same layer group or between the '''Route Layers Group''' and the '''Session Layers Group'''. <br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=896 cellpadding=2>
+<table width=476 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Deleting a Track Marker</span><br>
 ----
-</td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps To Delete a Track Marker:-</span></td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Moving a layer between the '''Session Layer Group''' and the '''Route Layer Group'''  will move the layer and its contents between the Route and the Session and this will affect where the layer and its contents are saved</td>
+<td>select either the:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Free Move Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span> key) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)</td>
-<td>There is no advantage in moving a layer '''within''' the same layer group except when preparing for a layer merge operation (see '''Merging a Layer''' below)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>layers in the '''Effect Layers Group''' cannot be moved</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' to be deleted</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>layers from the other groups cannot be moved into the '''Effect Layers Group'''</td>
+<td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 884: / Line 1,168: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-'''Left''' click on a layer name and, while holding the left button down, drag the layer up or down to its new position.
-*depending on the contents of the layer, the process may take some time. You will be shown a progress bar during the move operation
-*the move can be reversed (after it has completed) by using the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Z&#160;</span> option
-<br>
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Merging a Layer&#160;</span><br>
-<table>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td width=120>[[image:LayerMerge_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Right''' click on a layer name and select '''Merge Layer Up''' from the popup menu.<br>
-*the selected layer will be merged with the layer '''immediately above''' it
-*you may need to move the layer being merged into the correct position before the merge (see '''Moving a Layer''' above)
-*depending on the contents of the layer, the process may take some time. You will be shown a progress bar during the merge operation
-*the merged layers and their contents can be restored (after the merge has completed) back into two separate layers by using the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Z&#160;</span> option
-*layers in the '''Effect Layers Group''' cannot be merged
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+</td>
-<br>
+<td>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Hiding Layers&#160;</span><br>
+<table width=510 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-Each individual layer has an '''Eye''' icon that controls the state ('''visible''' or '''hidden''') of that layer. '''Left''' click on the icon to toggle its state between '''visible''' and '''hidden'''.<br>
-If the '''Eye''' is:-
-:[[image:LayerEyerOpen_S20.png|link=]] open then layer is '''visible''' in both Surveyor and Driver
-:[[image:LayerEyerClosed_S20.png|link=]] closed then layer is '''hidden'''  in both Surveyor and Driver
-<br>
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Locking Layers&#160;</span><br>
-Each individual layer has a '''Padlock''' icon that controls the state ('''locked''' or '''unlocked''') of that layer. '''Left''' click on the icon to toggle its state between '''locked''' and '''unlocked'''.<br>
-If the '''Padlock''' is:-
-:[[image:LayerUnLocked_S20.png|link=]] open then the layer is '''unlocked''' and can be edited
-:[[image:LayerLocked_S20.png|link=]] closed then the layer is '''locked''' and cannot be edited
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=896 cellpadding=2>
+<table width=506 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>If, for some reason, the '''Placement Tool''' has not been selected then:-<br>
+<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the [[image:S20_PlacementToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Placement&#160;Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key).</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Track Marker'''.
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Marker''' on a junction. You could accidentally place the '''Track Marker''' on the wrong junction branch which means that could cause problems if the targetted train is directed to the other branch.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
-----
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>This will place the '''Track Marker''' on the track. It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active '''Layer'''.</td>
-<td>Locking a layer will protect its contents from being individually selected, deleted and physically moved</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
-<td>New assets cannot be added to a locked layer</td>
+<td>You can edit its '''Name'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Change its Name (S20)|Change its Name (S20)]]''' below.</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
-<td>Locked layers can still be deleted, renamed, moved and merged</td>
+<td>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=300>You can open its '''Layer''' and/or its '''Binding Layer''' and select new layers. See the section<br>
+[[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Assign it to Another Layer (S20)|Assign it to Another Layer (S20)]]''' below.</td>
+<td bgcolor="Aquamarine">See [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How to Use Layers]]''' for information on the '''Layer''' and '''Binding Layer''' settings.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
+Switching an objects '''Layer''' between a '''Route Layer''' and a '''Session Layer''' will change where it is saved (in the '''Route''' or the '''Session''').</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
+<td>You can reverse the direction it points. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This does NOT affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Change its Direction (S20)|Change its Direction (S20)]]''' below.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
+<td>You can adjust its position on the track by dragging it along the track or moving it to another track. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Move it Along the Track (S20)|Move it Along the Track (S20)]]''' below.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
+<td>You can adjust its '''Effect Radius'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Effect Radius (S20)|Set its Effect Radius (S20)]]''' below.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 946: / Line 1,251: @@
 </table>
 <br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>Once you have added a '''Track Marker''' and set its properties it can be quickly duplicated ('''Cloned''') in '''Surveyor 2.0''' with those properties and moved to a new location. You can then easily edit the name and properties of the clone at the new location. See [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_S20_Tools#Cloning_Objects|How to Use S20 Tools - Cloning Objects]]''' for the details.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 <br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Setting the Active Layer&#160;</span><br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
-<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:LayersPalette_S20_ActiveLayer.png|link=|alt=Active layer selected]]</td>
+<td width=629><span id="skipSetName20"></span>
-<td>the '''Active Layer''' is the layer where new objects will be automatically added when using the '''Placement Tool'''. The active layer is shown with its name on a blue background. In the image on the left the '''Rail Workers''' layer is the current '''Active Layer'''.<br>
+===Change its Name (S20)===
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetLayer20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipAddMarker20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
+</tr>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
-The name of the current '''Active Layer''' is also shown in the Layer Palette Title Bar.<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
-To set a new '''Active Layer''', '''Double Left''' click on a layer name.
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-</td>
+<td>The name of a '''Track Marker''' is used to identify it for '''Driver Commands''' ('''Drive To Trackmark''', '''Navigate To Trackmark''', etc) and other operations (e.g. '''Navigation Points''').</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<br>
+<table>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">Move an Object to a New Layer</span><br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2>The '''Info Palette''' will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrow object.</td>
+<td>'''Track Markers''' can be renamed to give them a more recognisable identity (e.g. ""East Branch Down" instead of "Trackmark 4606").</td>
 </tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]
+<tr valign="top">
-</td>
 <td>
-<table>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Change the Name of a Track Marker:-</span></td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-----</td>
+<td>using either the [[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Free Move Tool''' or the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on) the '''Track Marker''' to be renamed</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-# click the small arrow next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object
+<td>in the '''Info Palette''' (you may need to make this palette visible - see the '''Notes:''' for '''Adding a Track Marker - Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;1&#160;</span> above) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> in the '''Name:''' entry box. Enter a name for the '''Track Marker''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key.
-# click the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
-# if required, click the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object
+<tr valign="top">
-# if required, click the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Lock Layer&#160;</span> button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Unlock Layer&#160;</span> button
+<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Use a simple but recognisable name for the '''Track Marker'''. It will help locate it in the '''Route''' or '''Session''' and make it easy to remember when used in '''Session Rules''' and '''Driver Commands'''.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 <br>
-<table bgcolor=#ff0000 width=550>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=546>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
+<td>'''Track Markers''' used for '''Driver Commands''' and '''Session Rules''' '''<u>MUST</u>''' be given unique names.</td>
-You will not be allowed to place a track object (e.g. a signal) in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 1,001: / Line 1,330: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipSetLayer20"></span>
+===Assign it to Another Layer (S20)===
 </td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetDirection20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetName20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
+</tr>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>The layer assigned to a marker will control where it is saved, in the '''Route''' or the '''Session'''.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>The '''Info Palette''' will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
+[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Assign a Track Marker to a Layer:-</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepRouteSession"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepToolS20|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''Route Layers vs Session Layers'''=
-This topic has filled endless threads in the '''Trainz Forums''' with arguments raging on both sides.
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>In Summary:</b></span></td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>In general, there are no "cast iron" rules that dictate what should be placed in the '''Route Layers Group''' and what should be placed in the '''Session Layers Group''' (for an exception see '''TRS19 Platinum Edition, Trainz Plus, TRS22 Notes''' below). Each Route and Session will be different and different creators have different ways of working. The main question to be asked is how many different '''Sessions''' will be created using a particular '''Route'''?</td>
+<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Lock Layer&#160;</span> button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Unlock Layer&#160;</span> button</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffb0>
+<table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
+<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
-----
+<tr valign="top">
-*'''For a Route with only a single Session''' - everything can safely go into the '''Route Layers Group'''
+<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
-:Many creators only ever build a single Session for each of their Routes and do not use Session Layers at all (but they still have to save the session separately from the route).
+<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span>
-*'''For a Route with multiple (2 or more) Sessions''' - certain things will probably need to go into the '''Session Layers Group''' for each Session.
+<table>
-:Many creators build multiple Sessions for each Route and rely on the Session Layers to create the differences between their Sessions.
+<tr valign="top">
-*Many scenery assets actually have their properties stored in the Session, even when the assets themselves are in a Route layer. Editing the properties of these assets is considered to be a '''change to the Session'''.  Unless you have a particular reason for saving the edited data (such as a change to commodities) you can '''usually''' ignore the offer to save the Session. These assets include:-
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-**junction switches - the left/right switch direction is stored in the Session (but the '''default''' switch direction is stored in the Route)
+<td>You will not be allowed to place a track object in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track</td>
-**industries - the commodities and quantities loaded/unloaded are stored in the Session
+</tr>
-**industry enabled wagons - the commodities and quantities carried are stored in the Session
+<tr valign="top">
-**consist locations ('''TRS19 Platinum Edition''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''') - this is stored in the Session (unless you need to save their new locations, you can safely ignore the offer to save the Session)
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-**named route objects ('''TRS19 Platinum Edition''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''') - while the name is stored in the Route, adding or changing the name is treated as a change to the Session
+<td>Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the '''Route Layer Group''' to the '''Session Layer Group''') will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+</td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffb0>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">TRS19 Platinum Edition, Trainz Plus, TRS22 Notes:</span><br>
-----
-*The '''recommended''' practice in these versions of Trainz is to place all consists in a '''session layer''' and '''NOT''' in a '''route layer'''. Because these versions have the '''Unified Driver Surveyor''' Interface, placing a train in a route layer after switching from Driver to Surveyor can cause problems. For example:
-**If active Driver consists (i.e. those under manual or AI control) are in a route layer and you switch from Driver to Surveyor to edit the route and save the route edit, then those consists will be saved in their new positions, not their starting positions for the session.
-*Recent experiments using the '''Unified Driver Surveyor''' Interface have indicated that when portals produce trains they will be placed into the same layer as the portal - so if a train that is in a '''Session layer''' enters a portal that is in a '''Route layer''' and is later returned to the layout, it will be returned in the same '''Route layer''' as the portal. This has ''possibly always been the case'' with portals but has not been noticed until the arrival of the '''Unified Driver Surveyor''' Interface
-For more details see the Trainz Wiki page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]'''[[How_to_Use_the_UDS_Interface|How to Use the UDS Interface]]'''</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-==The Route Layers Group==
+<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>The '''Route Layer Group''' should be used for everything that will always appear in '''Driver Mode''' regardless of which Session is playing.''' </td>
+<td>Information on the '''Layer''' and the '''Binding Layer''' settings can be found at:-<br>
+* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-There is nothing stopping you from placing everything in the "route-layer" of the '''Route Layers Group''' and never having to worry about dealing with layers ever again - some creators prefer to work this way. However, layers do provide you with a way of organising your scenery objects to make them more manageable, particularly in more complicated layouts. Some examples:-
-*A '''Special Objects''' layer or layers that can be used to hold certain scenery objects. For example all the trees or a particular building. This can be very useful when you need to hide those objects to locate or place other objects. Trackside cameras in particular can be very difficult to find when placed in a forest.
-*A '''Platform Objects''' layer can be used to hold all platform items such as seats, luggage, luggage trolleys, people, lamp posts, etc. Because these items are placed on top of a platform object they can be very difficult to move or delete without first moving the platform. The layer containing the platform can be locked allowing these objects to be easily moved or deleted.
-*'''Hiding and Showing Objects''' in '''Driver Mode'''. There is a Session Rule and a Driver Command that can hide and show layers during the running of a Session. For example: a rail worker can be placed in a separate layer and positioned next to a track lever while shunting operations are underway but can be removed from the scene by hiding that layer when shunting has been completed.
-*A '''Test Layer''' for experimenting. Not sure if a particular object is right for your layout? Place it in a temporary layer which you can hide and show to see any differences it makes. This is particularly useful if you are deciding between different types of grasses, for example, placed throughout the layout. If the objects prove to be unsuitable then they can all be deleted by deleting the layer. If they are suitable then the layer can be merged with another or left as a new layer.
-*A '''Ruler Layer''' if you are using rulers. Although rulers obey layer behavior (lock and hide) just like all other objects and splines, they have no properties window to show their layer or allow you to change that layer. Consider placing all rulers in a dedicated layer to make their management easier. <span style="background-color: red; color: white; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;NOTE:&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;Due to a bug in TANE/TRS19, deleting a dedicated '''Ruler Layer''' will not delete the rulers but will '''temporarily''' hide them from view. Rulers will still have to be deleted individually.
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
-*'''It is a good idea to place ALL the consists in the same layer''' particularly if they are going to be coupled together during the running of a Session.
-*A very useful development tool is the '''Bound Layer'''. See [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Bound Layer|The Bound Layer]]''' section below.
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipSetDirection20"></span>
+===Change its Direction (S20)===
 </td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipMove20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetLayer20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
 </tr>
-</table>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
-===The "route-layer"===
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''To avoid any confusion over which layer is the original "route-layer", this is one layer that should not be renamed or moved from the top position.'''</td>
+<td>The direction a '''Track Marker''' is pointing has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-While all layers are equal, the "route-layer" is special.
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
-<table bgcolor="red" width=900>
+<td>If you need to rotate a '''Track Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:-<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=896>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Reverse the Direction of a Track Marker:-</span></td>
-<td>'''Track objects''', such as signals, junctions and track signs, ''cannot'' be placed in any layer that is above the layer containing the track that they are attached to. If the '''route-layer''' is used for all the track and track objects and this layer is left as the top layer then this will never be a problem.
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>select the '''Track Marker''' then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on its [[image:ContextIconTrackTrigger_S20.png|link=]]&#160;'''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>from the popup menu select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span> option</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 1,115: / Line 1,474: @@
 </table>
 <br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipMove20"></span>
+===Move it Along the Track (S20)===
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipMoveVertically20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetLayer20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
+</tr>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>Markers can be moved along the track or moved to other tracks.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
 <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move the Track Marker:-</span></td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>It is '''recommended''' that the following objects should be placed in the '''route-layer''':-
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''', its '''Attachment Point''', next to the '''Track Marker''' or drag the object itself (see '''Notes:''' below), to move it along the track or to another track</td>
-*Track and interactive industries with track
-*Track infrastructure (turntables, bridges, tunnels, etc)
-*Signals and track signs (speed limits, warnings, distance, etc)
-*Junctions and switches
-..and that the "route-layer" be placed at the top of the '''Route Layers Group'''.
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 1,133: / Line 1,514: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-==The Session Layers Group==
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td>The '''Session Layers Group''' should be used for everything that will only be seen in the '''''currently loaded Session'''''.</td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
-</tr>
-</table>
-If you are creating more than one Session based around a particular Route, then you will probably make use of the Session Layers.
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffb0>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
+<td width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
-----
+----</td>
-Session Layers can contain:-
-*Scenery objects that will only appear in one or some of the Sessions.
-:For example: If you have placed human figures and equipment for a track work crew alongside the track and want them to be seen in a daylight Session but not in a night Session, then place them in one of the Session Layers of the daylight Session only. Likewise, station staff holding lamps would be placed in one of the Session Layers of the night Session only.
-*Consists used in a Session.
-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td colspan=2>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
+<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<td>If you drag the object itself and not its '''Attachment Point''' then it will stay at its original height as it is moved along the track. If the track is on a grade then the object will rise above or fall below the track as it is moved. To return the object to its correct height on the track see the next section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Move the Track Marker Vertically (S20)|Move the Track Marker Vertically]]''' below.</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td>
+<td>Dragging it by the attachment point will force it to stay at the height of the track as it is moved.</td>
-*'''It is a good idea to place ALL the consists in the same Session Layer and this is strongly <u>recommended</u> for Trainz Plus and TRS22 which have the UDS interface'''. It is also important if different consists are going to be coupled together during the running of a Session
+</tr>
-*'''When you first save a Session, give it a distinctive and informative name.''' Avoid the temptation to use '''Default''' as the name of your Session as you can easily end up with several Sessions all called '''Default'''
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 1,177: / Line 1,546: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepAdding"></span>&nbsp;</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepRouteSession|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepDeleting|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
-</tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''Adding Objects To Layers in S10'''=
-When an object (such as a scenery item, consist, track or track object) is added to the layout it is automatically placed in the currently '''Active Layer'''.  Unfortunately, '''Surveyor Classic (S10)''' does not indicate which layer is the '''Active Layer''' unless you open the Layers Tool to look. This can lead to objects being placed into the wrong layers and while these objects can later be moved to another layer (see the section [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Moving Objects To Other Layers|Moving Objects To Other Layers]]''' below) it would be better to correctly set the '''Active Layer''' first.
-<br><br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>It is good practice to '''LOCK ALL LAYERS that you are not currently editing.''' This will avoid the all too common problem of accidentally adding objects to the wrong layer.
+<td>When dragging a marker from one track to another its '''Attachment Point''' will stay attached to its original track until the marker is moved closer to the second track. At that point the '''Attachment Point''' will instantly jump across to the second track.</td>
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 1,205: / Line 1,559: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=629><span id="skipMoveVertically20"></span>
-<td>'''You cannot add objects to a layer that is LOCKED.'''</td>
+===Move it Vertically (S20)===
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipMoveHorizontally20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipMove20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
 </tr>
-</table>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
-If you attempt to add a scenery object to a locked layer you will receive the following message:-
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersRouteTreesActiveLockedError.JPG|link=]]<br>
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-*Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to '''UNLOCK the layer'''.</td>
+<td>Markers can be physically placed above or below the track.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>This feature allow a marker to be placed, for example, above the track so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in height will have '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td>
-<td>When adding track objects (signals, speed signs, etc) to a track, the '''objects being added must be in the same layer as the track or in a layer below the track layer'''. For more information, see the section [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The "route-layer"|The "route-layer"]]''' above.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=310>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move a Track Marker Vertically:-</span></td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
-----
-There are many features of '''Trainz Routes''' and '''Sessions''' that are '''NOT stored in layers'''. In some cases while the objects themselves may be placed in layers, their settings or properties are not. These include:-
-<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2">
-*landforms
-*textures
-*'''TurfFX''' and '''Clutter''' ground effects
-*trackside camera '''settings'''
-*weather conditions
-*time of day
-*session rules and driver commands
-*signal and junctions '''settings'''
-*rolling stock loads
-*industry '''settings'''
-*portal settings
-*passenger station '''settings'''
-*navigation points
-*interlocking tower '''settings''' [[file:BugMini.PNG|link=]]
-</div>
-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>
-<td>Landforms, textures, effect layers (TurfFX, Clutter) and some Environment settings are saved as part of the '''Route''' while all the others are saved as part of a '''Session'''</td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Track Objects can be moved above and below the track using the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool'''.</td>
 </tr>
-<tr valign="top">
+</table>
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>When you enter or edit the name of a route layer scenery object, such as a station name board, that change will be treated as a change to the '''Session''' but the new or edited name will still be saved as a property of the scenery object in a '''Route''' layer. When you save, you will be given the option of saving the '''Session''' as well as the '''Route'''. You can ignore the offer to save the '''Session''' if you have not edited any objects in a '''Session Layer''', the '''Session Layers''' themselves (e.g. moved, merged, deleted or renamed) or other '''Session''' properties (e.g. commodity levels or loads). <span style="background-color: yellow; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;If uncertain, always save the Session&nbsp;</span>
 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Bug.png|link=|30px]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>A bug has been reported in the '''Interlocking Towers''' (and the '''Enhanced Interlocking Towers''') where the path and settings are initially saved in the '''Route''' but any later edits and changes are then saved in the '''Session'''. The workaround for this is to always load the '''Session''' when working with '''IT''' and '''EIT''' assets. This problem has not been resolved in the latest versions of '''Trainz'''.
+<td>Select the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key) and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Blue&#160;</span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' attached to the '''Track Trigger''' to move it above or below the track</td>
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 1,273: / Line 1,616: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepDeleting"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td>If you need to return the '''Track Marker''' to its original height then:-
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepMoving|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Correctly Reattach the Track Marker to the Track:-</span></td>
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''Deleting Objects From Layers'''=
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on) its [[image:ContextIconTrackTrigger_S20.png|link=]]&#160;'''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
+<td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
-*It is good practice to '''LOCK ALL LAYERS that you are not currently editing.''' This will avoid the all too common problem of accidentally deleting objects from the wrong layer.
+</tr>
-*An exception to this "good practice" is when managing rulers. Unless you have used a dedicated ruler layer for all rulers it can be difficult to discover which layer contains a particular ruler. If rulers are not added to a dedicated layer then you will need to unlock and unhide all the layers first before you can use the '''Delete Ruler''' tool.
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 1,300: / Line 1,646: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=629><span id="skipMoveHorizontally20"></span>
-<td>'''You cannot delete objects from a layer that is LOCKED.'''</td>
+===Move it Horizontally (S20)===
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetRadius20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipMoveVertically20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
+</tr>
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>Markers can be physically placed left or right of the track.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-Unfortunately '''Trainz''' does not give you a warning message when you attempt to delete an object from a locked layer, the object just refuses to be deleted.
+<table width=1000>
-<br>
+<tr valign="top">
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
+<td>This feature allow a marker to be placed so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in position left or right will have '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=370>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move a Track Marker Horizontally:-</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you cannot delete an object then check:-
+<td>Track Objects can be moved '''along''' the track using the method shown in the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Move it Along the Track (S20)|Move it Along the Track]]''' above <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> '''sideways''' from the track using the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' and step [[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> step [[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]] listed below.</td>
-*that the objects layer and bound layer (if it has been set) are unlocked
-*that you are using the correct delete tool (e.g. such as attempting to delete a tree with the spline, signal or rolling stock delete tool) - it happens!
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepMoving"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;Red&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the '''Track Marker''' to move it left or right of the track</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepDeleting|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepBound|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''Moving Objects To Other Layers'''=
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersObjectProperties.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>&#160;</td>
-<td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the '''Track Marker''' to move it forward or back in a straight line that will ignore any curves in the track</td>
-To move individual objects from one layer to another:-
+</tr>
-#Open the '''Properties''' window ('''?''' button in the '''Object Tools''') of the object to be moved
+</table>
-#Click the '''Layer''' or one of the '''scroll buttons'''
-#Select the new layer
-#Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon
 </td>
-</tr>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''You can move an object into and out of a locked layer'''</td>
+<td>If you need to return the '''Track Marker''' to its original position then:-
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Correctly Reattach the Track Marker to the Track:-</span></td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Rulers cannot be moved to a different layer because they do not have a properties window. If it is necessary to move a ruler to another layer, it must be manually created in the desired layer (using the '''Add Ruler''' tool), then the pre-existing ruler must be deleted (using the '''Delete Ruler''' tool). </td>
+<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on) its [[image:ContextIconTrackTrigger_S20.png|link=]]&#160;'''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Multiple scenery objects can be simultaneously moved to another layer by using the '''Bulk Asset Update/Replacement''' tool from the '''Surveyor Tools Menu'''. The exception to this is spline objects (including track splines) which must be moved segment by segment</td>
+<td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
 </tr>
-</table></td>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
-<tr valign="top">
+</table>
-<td>[[file:LayersObjectPropertiesChangeLayer.JPG|link=]]</td>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Section Nav Buttons -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepBound"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=629><span id="skipSetRadius20"></span><span id="S20EffectRadius"></span>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepMoving|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepDriver|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#stepOperation]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipMoveHorizontally20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+</table>					<!-- END Section Nav Buttons -->
-='''The Bound Layer'''=
-This is a little used and probably little understood layer feature. It allows you to attach an object to two different layers so it can have the properties (locked/unlocked and show/hide) of both layers. The bound layer was introduced as a development tool, its sole use is as a tool in the building of routes and sessions.
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''An object will be LOCKED and cannot be deleted or moved if its layer OR its <span style="text-decoration: underline;">bound layer</span> is locked.'''
+<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to activate or complete its operation. The default value is '''20m'''.</td>
 </tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>The '''Effect Radius''' is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the trigger to complete certain '''Driver Commands''' (such as '''Wait on Trigger''') or activate certain '''Session Rules''' (such as '''Wait on Navigation Point'''). The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.</td>
-<td>'''An object will be HIDDEN if its layer OR its <span style="text-decoration: underline;">bound layer</span> is hidden.'''
 </tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>In the image shown below, the approaching vehicle will "reach" the '''Track Marker''' when it is 20m away from it.</td>
-<td>'''Rulers cannot be bound to another layer.'''
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-Some applications:-
-*Temporarily locking an object by binding it to a locked layer while allowing other objects in the same unlocked layer to be moved or deleted. A simple but very effective development technique is to create a Route layer called "Locked" and then lock it. If you need to temporarily stop an object from being deleted or moved then it can be bound to the "Locked" layer.
-*Temporarily hiding an object by binding it to a hidden layer (this will require the hidden layer to be made visible so the object can be unbound).
+<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Adjust the Effect Radius of a Track Marker:-</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span></span> on the [[image:GreenDot10x10.png|link=]] '''Green Dot''' next to the '''Track Marker'''.
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersBoundLayer.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td><br>
+<td>Drag it '''Left''' or '''Right''' (at 90&#176; to the direction of the track) to change its '''Effect Radius'''.</td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br>
+<td>The speed at which you drag it will set the speed at which the radius value will change - faster movements will give larger value changes.</td>
-In the '''Properties Window''' of an object:-
-#Click the '''Bound Layer''' box or one of its '''scroll buttons'''
-#Select the layer to be used as the '''Bound Layer''' for the object (an object cannot be bound to its own layer)
-The effects of the binding can be reversed by setting the '''Bound Layer''' back to '''''<none>'''''.</td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+</table>
-<td colspan="2">
+</td>
-----</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>For the best results when adjusting the '''Effect Radius''' of any track object, move your camera POV (point of view) to directly '''above''' the object</td>
 </tr>
-</table></td>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+</td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''When a layer is deleted any objects bound to that layer will have their ''Bound Layer'' reset to ''<none>'''''
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:-
+<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you are going to be working with multiple objects that will be bound to a locked or hidden layer then a simple strategy is to:-
+<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td>
-*Create a new empty layer called "Locked" or "Hidden" and lock or hide that layer, according to your needs
+</tr>
-*Bind the individual objects to that layer as required
+<tr valign="top">
-*When editing, testing or whatever you are doing has been completed simply delete the new layer. All objects that have been bound to that layer will have their '''Bound Layer''' property reset to '''none''' so the hidden objects will reappear and the locked objects will be unlocked.
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Direction_Markers|Track Direction Markers]]'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Priority_Markers|Track Priority Markers]]'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 1,461: / Line 1,846: @@
 </table>
 <br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="stepOperation"></span>
+='''Track Marker Operation'''=
+</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS20|Skip Up]]</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+The most common use for '''Track Markers''' is as destinations for driver commands or as "way points" to direct a train to a destination via one or more intermediate places. They can also be used as the targets for Navigation Points and coupling operations.<br>
+=='''Driver Navigation Commands'''==
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
+<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
+* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you need to remove an object from a route but cannot alter the route (e.g. it is payware or under another users kuid) then create a new hidden session layer and change the bound layer of the object to the hidden layer. This will be treated as a change to the session only and Trainz will not ask you to save the route as well as the session.
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
 </td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Drive Via Trackmark''' commands will '''NOT''' force the AI to find an alternative clear path to the '''Track Marker''' if the shortest path is blocked</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Navigate To Trackmark''' and '''Navigate Via Trackmark''' commands will force the AI to find an alternative clear path to the '''Track Marker''' if the shortest path is blocked. '''The path chosen may not be ''prototypical'''''</td>
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+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Drive To Trackmark</span><br>
+Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to the designated '''Track Marker'''. '''The AI will noticeably slow the train as it approaches the Track Mark'''. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will '''NOT''' attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the '''Track Marker'''. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepDriver"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px]]</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Drive Via Trackmark</span><br>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepBound|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and '''through''' the designated '''Track Marker'''. If there are no further navigation commands (e.g. '''Drive To''', etc) then the AI '''will halt the train after passing the Track Mark'''. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the '''Track Marker''' to the next '''Track Marker''' or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will '''NOT''' attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the '''Track Marker'''. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#bottom|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Navigate To Trackmark</span><br>
+Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to the designated '''Track Marker'''. '''The AI will noticeably slow the train as it approaches the Track Mark'''. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the '''Track Marker'''. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
-='''Layers in Driver Mode'''=
+This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
+</tr>
-During the running of a Session in '''Driver Mode''' visible layers can be hidden and invisible layers revealled according to the events that occur during the Session.
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersDriveShow.JPG|link=]][[file:LayersDriveHide.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px]]</td>
-<td>The two '''Driver Mode''' scenes shown on the left illustrate this feature.
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Navigate Via Trackmark</span><br>
-*In the first image on the left, all layers are visible
+Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and '''through''' the designated '''Track Marker'''. If there are no further navigation commands (e.g. '''Navigate To''', etc) then the AI '''will halt the train after passing the Track Mark'''. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the '''Track Marker''' to the next '''Track Marker''' or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the '''Track Marker'''. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
-*In the second image on the left, two of the layers have been hidden
-The trigger for this change was the arrival of a train at the platform.</td>
+This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-This effect could be achieved in two different ways:-
+=='''Navigation Points'''==
-#'''A Driver Command''' - specific to a particular driver, or
-#'''A Session Rule''' - specific to a particular driver, consist, or any driver/consist<br>
-=='''Using a Driver Command'''==
-The driver command [[file:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[Driver_Commands_List#Layer_Control|Layer Control]]''' hides and shows named layers.<br>
-[[file:LayerControlExample.png|link=]]<br>
-=='''Using Session Rules'''==
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>Navigation Points can be attached to '''Track Markers''' to provide users with session instructions.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width="58">[[file:RulesWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td width="640"><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Rules Used:'''</span><br>
+<td>Information on navigation points can be found at:-<br>
-----</td>
+* '''[[How_to_Use_Navigation_Point_Rules|How to Use Navigation Points]]
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-*'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Show/Trackside_Check_Rule|Trackside Check Rule]]''' - to trigger the event
-*'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Show/Hide_Layer_Rule|Show/Hide Layer Rule]]''' - to hide layers
-*'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Message_Popup_Rule|Message Popup Rule]]''' - to open a browser window with a message
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+=='''Coupling Operations'''==
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width="58">[[file:screenshot.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
-<td width="640"><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Session Editor Screenshot:'''</span><br>
+<td>An AI controlled train can be issued with a driver command to couple with the consist located at a specified '''Track Marker'''.</td>
-----</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<table>
+<br>
-<tr>
+<table width=1000>
-<td>[[file:LayersDriveHideRules.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:CMD_Couple_At_Trackmark.png|50px|link=]]</td>
+<td>The AI driver moves the train (or just the locomotive if it is by itself) to couple with the wagon that is closest to a specified '''Track Marker'''. More information on this command can be found at [[image:PageLink2.PNG|link=]] '''[[Driver_Commands_List#Couple_At_Trackmark|Couple At Trackmark]]'''<br><br>
+This command must be downloaded from the DLS and installed in '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width="58">[[file:explanation.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td width="640"><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Description:'''</span><br>
+<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
-----</td>
+* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-In this example:-
-*The '''Trackside Check Rule''' is triggered when a specific train comes to a stop at a trackmark. This then executes the following rules in order:-
-**The '''Show/Hide Layer Rule''' is used to hide the layer named "People". Four passengers (three standing and one seated) are hidden.
-**The '''Show/Hide Layer Rule''' is used to hide the layer named "CNJCartsFull". The boxes and mail bags on the three platform trolleys are hidden.
-**The '''Message Popup Rule''' is used to place a message on the screen informing the player that the passengers and mail have been loaded.
 <br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="bottom"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=729><span id="bottom"></span>&#160;</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepDriver|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
-<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
 </tr>
 </table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
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 ='''Trainz Wiki'''=
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table width=500 cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:TrainzWiki.png|link=]]</td>
+<td width=80>[[image:TrainzWiki.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>
 <span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br>
-*'''<span class="plainlinks">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo How to Guides]</span>'''
+*'''<span class="plain;">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo How to Guides]</span>'''
 *'''[[Driver Commands List]]'''
 *'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]'''
 *'''[[Session Rules By Categories With Properties|Session Rules List (Categories) With Parameters]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+<td>
+<table width=500 cellpadding=4 bgcolor="aquamarine">
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=50>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Related Links'''</span><br>
+* '''[[How to Use Track Direction Markers]]'''
+* '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers]]'''
+* '''[[How to Use Track Triggers]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
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-This page was created by Trainz user '''<span class="plainlinks">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/User:Pware pware]</span>''' in June 2018 and was last updated as shown below.
+This page was created by Trainz user '''<span class="plain;">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/User:Pware pware]</span>''' in September 2019 and was last updated as shown below.
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 [[Category:How-to guides]]