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<td><span style="font-size: 15px;">The information in this Wiki Page describes how to install, configure and use '''Track Direction Markers''' in '''T:ANE''', '''TRS19''', '''TRS22''' and '''Trainz Plus'''.</span></td>
<td><span style="font-size: 15px;">The information in this Wiki Page describes how to install, configure and use '''Track Direction 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>
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'''Track Direction Markers''' set a direction for a '''TGL''' (Track Graph Line - the path for an AI train to follow). A '''TGL''' can be made up of many track segments, but they generally start and end at a junction, industry owned track or crossing.<br>
'''Track Direction Markers''' set a direction for a '''TGL''' (Track Graph Line - the path for an AI train to follow). A '''TGL''' can be made up of many track segments, but they generally start and end as shown below.<br>
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When an AI driver plans a path it will query if it can enter a '''TGL'''. If the '''TGL''' contains a '''Track Direction Marker''' that is pointing against the planned path then  that path will be rejected.</td>
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If a train starts it's AI pathing already in a '''TGL''' with a '''Track Direction Marker''' then the marker will be ignored. Unlike '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers|Priority Markers]]''', '''Track Direction Markers''' are absolute. An AI train will not enter a '''TGL''' where the '''Track Direction Marker''' is pointing against it.</td>
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<td colspan=2>'''Ending at any one of:-'''</td>
<td>'''Track Direction Markers''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td>
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<td>Placing '''Track Direction Markers''' in a '''Route layer''' (e.g. in the same layer as the track) means that they will be available in '''all Sessions''' created using that particular Route.
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<td>Placing '''Track Direction Markers''' in a '''Session layer''' means that 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 Direction Markers''' in each Session.
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<td colspan=3>'''For Example:''' a '''Track Direction Marker''' placed on the track between a junction on one side and an industry track on the other side will set the '''AI controlled train direction''' for '''ALL''' the track segments between the two, not just the one it is attached to.</td>
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<td>When an AI driver plans a path it will query if it can enter a '''TGL'''. If the '''TGL''' contains a '''Track Direction Marker''' that is pointing against the planned path then that path will be rejected.</td>
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The only important property of a '''Track Direction Marker''' is the '''<u>direction it is pointing</u>'''. This is the direction that all '''AI controlled trains''' will be forced to take.
If a train starts it's AI pathing already in a '''TGL''' with a '''Track Direction Marker''' then the marker will be ignored. Unlike '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers|Priority Markers]]''', '''Track Direction Markers''' are absolute. An AI train will not enter a '''TGL''' where the '''Track Direction Marker''' is pointing against it.</td>
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<td>Placing '''Track Direction 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>
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<td>if it is not facing the right direction then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Rotate Trackmark''' button or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;R&#160;</span> key</td>
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To edit a '''Track Direction Marker''' after it has been placed you will need to manually open its Properties Window to:-
The only important property of a '''Track Direction Marker''' is the '''<u>direction it is pointing</u>'''. This is the direction that all '''AI controlled trains''' will be forced to take.
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To Reverse the Direction of a '''Track Direction Marker''':-</td>
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<td>'''Track Direction Markers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. They can be moved along the track and to other tracks.</td>
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<td colspan=4><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Add a Track Direction Marker:-</span></td>
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<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>
<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;">Left Click</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=220>[[image:TrackToolTrackDirectionSelect_S10.png|link=]]</td>
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<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>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' object shown in the asset list</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</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>
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<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Direction Marker''' on a junction. You could accidentally place the '''Track Direction Marker''' on the wrong junction branch which means that it will have '''NO EFFECT''' if the targetted train is directed to the other branch</td>
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<td colspan=2>This will place the '''Track Direction Marker''' on the track but, unlike the other markers, it will '''NOT'''  open its '''Properties Window''' because the '''Track Direction Marker''' has no built-in properties that will affect its operation.</td>
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<td>You can edit the '''Name''' and/or '''Layers'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This does NOT 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.
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<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>
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===Set its Effect Radius (S10)===
 
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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' default value is '''20m'''. It has no effect on its operation.</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>
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<td>You can reverse the direction it points. <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 Direction (S10)|Change its Direction (S10)]]''' below.</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
<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>
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<td>Changing the '''Effect Radius''' of a '''Track Direction Marker''' has no effect on its operation but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
<td>You can adjust its '''Effect Radius'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This does NOT affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Effect Radius (S10)|Set its Effect Radius (S10)]]''' below.</td>
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<td>The methods described below are '''NOT''' available in '''Surveyor Classic (S10)''' in versions of '''Trainz''' that have the '''Surveyor 2.0 (S20)''' interface as an option ('''TRS22PE''' and '''Trainz Plus'''). For these versions switch to '''Surveyor 2.0''' and use the methods described in the [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#S20EffectRadius|Set its Effect Radius (S20)]]''' section below.</td>
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<td>At the bottom of the '''Track Tools''' flyout menu is an '''Advanced''' button. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> this button to open the advanced tools.<br>
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The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the '''Track Direction Marker'''.</td>
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<td>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:-
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Deleting a Track Direction Marker</span><br>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Delete a Track Direction Marker:-</span></td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td>
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Markers|Track Markers]]'''</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>
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Priority_Markers|Priority Markers]]'''</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>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' to be deleted.</td>
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<td>The name of a '''Track Direction Marker''' is only needed to locate it in a route or session. It is not used in any '''Session Rules''' or '''Driver Commands'''</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a '''Track Direction Marker''' Effect Radius:-</td>
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>The '''Layer''' it is assigned to will decide if will be saved in a '''Route''' or in a '''Session'''</td>
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<td colspan=2>The '''Name''' and '''Layer Settings''' for a '''Track Direction Marker''' are in its '''Properties Window'''.</td>
<td>In the '''Track Tools''' flyout, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Advanced''' button to open the Radius tools and properties. You will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the Effect Radius</td>
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<td>To open the '''Properties Window''' of a '''Track Direction Marker''':-</td>
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<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing Direction Mark
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Open the Properties Window of a Track Direction Marker:-</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Get Effect Radius''' icon</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the Direction Mark 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>
<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>
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<td>To manually alter the '''Effect Radius''' value
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;?&#160;</span> icon.</td>
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<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' to open its '''Properties Window'''.</td>
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<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 Direction Marker'''
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Copy Radius Value''' icon</td>
<td>To change the '''Track Direction Marker''' name <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the name text entry box, delete the current name and enter a new name<br>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td>
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<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><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Adjust Effect Radius''' button</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>
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<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected '''Track Direction Marker''' as the mouse moves (but only one '''Track Direction Marker''' at a time)</td>
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<td>To confirm the changes <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</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>
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<td>Once you have an '''Effect Radius''' entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of '''Track Direction Markers''' by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
<td>The direction that a '''Track Direction Marker''' points is its '''ONLY''' important feature.
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=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
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<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>
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'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br>
===Adding a Track Direction Marker (S20)===
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<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>
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<td>'''Track Direction Markers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. The '''Track Direction Marker''' object can be moved off the track (left, right, above, below) but its '''attachment point''' is always connected to a track segment.</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker'''</td>
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===Move it Along the Track (S10)===
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
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<td>'''Track Direction Markers''' can be dragged along the track and moved to other tracks.</td>
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<td>If you need to move a '''Track Direction Marker''' then:-
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move a Track Direction Marker to a New Position or to Another Track:-</span></td>
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<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>
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<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;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</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>
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<td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' to its new position.<br>
It will follow track curves and height changes as it moves.</td>
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<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>
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===Set its Effect Radius (S10)===
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If the '''Filter Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette''' are not shown on the screen, then:-
<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the '''Track Direction Marker'''.</td>
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<td colspan=3>A '''Track Direction Marker''' will set the <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;">&#160;allowed direction&#160;</span> of travel for '''ALL''' AI controlled trains travelling along a section of single line track. It has '''NO EFFECT''' on manually controlled trains. Placing a '''Track Direction Marker''' on a track segment will affect all connected track segments...</td>
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<td colspan=2>'''Starting at any one of:-'''</td>
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<td>a '''Junction'''</td>
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<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td>
<td>an '''Industry Owned Track'''</td>
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<td>a '''Crossing'''</td>
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<td>the next '''Junction'''</td>
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<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;">Left Click</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>
<td>the next '''Industry Owned Track'''</td>
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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]]'''
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<td>Changing the '''Effect Radius''' property of a '''Track Direction Marker''' has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
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[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "direction" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br>
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<td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchDirection_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td>
<td colspan=3>'''For Example:''' a '''Track Direction Marker''' placed on the track between a junction on one side and an industry track on the other side will set the '''AI controlled train direction''' for '''ALL''' the track segments between the two, not just the one it is attached to. So its '''Effect Radius''' is actually the distance between those two points regardless of the number track segments.</td>
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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' controls for a '''Track Direction Marker''' are in the '''Tools Menu Advanced Window'''.</td>
<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "direction" in their names or descriptions.</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''Track Direction Marker''' or '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br>
[[image:AssetsFilterPaletteSearchDirectionScrolled_S20.png|link=]]
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If you are not sure about an asset then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on the name to bring up its image and description.<br>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps To Open the Advanced Tools Window:-:</span></td>
<td>When you select any 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;">Left Click</span> in your '''Trainz World''' will add that asset to your '''Trainz World'''</td>
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<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>
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This will open the '''Advanced Tools Window''' (shown below).</td>
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[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the selected '''Track Direction Marker''' on the track.<br>
 
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<td>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:-
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Track Direction Marker''':-</td>
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td>
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<td>If, for some reason, the '''Placement Tool''' has not been selected then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Placement Tool''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Markers|Track Markers]]'''</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Track Direction Marker'''</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Priority_Markers|Priority Markers]]'''</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Set a Track Direction Marker Effect Radius:-</span></td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
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To delete a '''Track Direction Marker''' (or any object):-
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<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>
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<td>'''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span>) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Track Direction Marker''':-
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<td>'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Get Effect Radius''' icon</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker'''</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the Direction Mark 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>
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<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
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<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
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===Change its Direction (S20)===
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<td>The direction that the '''Track Direction Marker''' points is its '''ONLY''' important property.</td>
<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 Direction Marker'''
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Copy Radius Value''' icon</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td>
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<td>To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
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<td>Select the '''Track Direction Marker'''</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' (to increase the value) or '''Backward''' (to reduce the value)</td>
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<td>select the '''Track Direction Marker''' and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key). From the popup '''Context Menu''' select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span> option</td>
<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected '''Track Direction Marker''' as the mouse moves (but only one '''Track Direction Marker''' at a time)</td>
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===Change its Name (S20)===
 
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<td>The name of the '''Track Direction Marker''' is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.</td>
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<td>Once you have an '''Effect Radius''' entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of '''Track Direction Markers''' by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a '''Track Direction Marker''':-</td>
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<td>using either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) the '''Track Direction Marker''' to be renamed</td>
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<td>in the '''Info Palette''' (you may need to make this palette visible - see the '''Notes:''' for '''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;">Left Click</span> in the '''Name:''' entry box. Enter a name for the '''Track Direction Marker''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key</td>
=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
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<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
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<td>'''Surveyor 2.0''' (or '''S20''') is the latest '''Surveyor''' interface and is supplied with '''TRS22PE''' and '''Trainz Plus'''.</td>
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<td>The '''Name''' of a '''Track Direction Marker''' will not be shown above it in '''Surveyor'''. The name will appear in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Info&#160;Palette&#160;</span> if the object is selected.</td>
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===Adding a Track Direction Marker (S20)===
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<span id="S20EffectRadius"></span>
===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===


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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the '''Track Direction Marker'''. Its default value is '''20m'''.</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
<td>'''Track Direction Markers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. The '''Track Direction 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>
Changing the value of the '''Effect Radius''' has no effect on the operation of a '''Track Direction Marker''' but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
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[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Filter&#160;Palette&#160;</span> either:-
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a '''Track Direction Marker''':-</td>
<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Objects''' icon<br>
[[image:FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected_S20.png|link=]]
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<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Content Drop Down Box'''<br>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Green Dot''' next to the '''Track Direction Marker''' to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius'''
[[image:FilterPaletteNoIconSelected_S20.png|link=]]<br>
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Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
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[[image:FilterSelectTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]]
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<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>
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<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 Direction Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td>
<td>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:-
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td>
<td>move the tool pointer over the existing '''Track Direction 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>
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Markers|Track Markers]]'''</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;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' to identify it in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Assets&#160;Palette&#160;</span> and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
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<td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Priority_Markers|Priority Markers]]'''</td>
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===Move the it Along the Track (S20)===
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<td>'''Track Direction Markers''' can be moved along the track or to other tracks.</td>
<td width=374><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
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If the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Filter&#160;Palette&#160;</span> and the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Assets&#160;Palette&#160;</span> are not shown on the screen, then:-
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<td>open the [[image:SurveyorWindowIcon.png|link=]] '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the '''Track Direction Marker''':-</td>
<td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td>
<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''', its '''Attachment Point''', next to the '''Track Direction Marker''' or on the object itself (see '''Notes:''' below), to move it along the track or to another track</td>
<td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td>
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<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;">Left Click</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>
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<td width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
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<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=]] '''[[#Move the Track Direction Marker Vertically (S20)|Move the Track Direction Marker Vertically]]''' below.</td>
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<td>Dragging it by the attachment point will force it to stay at the height of the track as it is moved.</td>
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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]]'''
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===Move it Vertically (S20)===
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Assets&#160;Palette&#160;</span> to narrow down the filter list, type "direction" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''.</td>
<td>'''Track Direction Markers''' can be physically placed above or below the track.</td>
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<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 align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchDirection_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td>
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<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "direction" in their names or descriptions.</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''Track Direction Marker''' or '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br>
[[image:AssetsFilterPaletteSearchDirectionScrolled_S20.png|link=]]
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If you are not sure about an asset then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on the name to bring up its image and description.<br>
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<td>To move a '''Track Direction Marker''' vertically choose option [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''OR''' [[image:Bblue.png|link=]]:-</td>
<td>When you select any '''Track Object''' asset in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Assets&#160;Palette&#160;</span> 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 your '''Trainz World'''</td>
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<td>Using the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]] '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Blue&#160;</span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' (labelled as [[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]] in the image) to move it up or down '''OR'''</td>
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<td>In the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Info&#160;Palette&#160;</span> enter a value in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Height&#160;</span> setting and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key. <span style="background-color: yellow;"> '''NOTE:''' the height is measured from the absolute '''0m''' level and not from the current height of the object or the track.</span></td>
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[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the selected '''Track Direction Marker''' on the track.<br>
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<td>If you need to return the '''Track Direction Marker''' to its original position then:-
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Deleting a Track Direction Marker</span><br>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the '''Track Direction Marker''' to the track:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Delete a Track Direction Marker:-</span></td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) its '''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>
<td>select either the:-
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<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>
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<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>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>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' to be deleted</td>
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<td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Add a Track Direction Marker:-</span></td>
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<td>'''Track Direction Markers''' can be physically placed left or right alongside the track.</td>
<td>If, for some reason, the '''Placement Tool''' has not been selected then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Placement Tool''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key.</td>
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<td>This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in '''Surveyor''' if a consist is parked on the '''Track Direction Marker'''.</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Track Direction Marker'''.
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<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Direction Marker''' on a junction. You could accidentally place it on the wrong junction branch which means that it will '''NO EFFECT''' if the targetted train is directed to the other branch.</td>
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<td colspan=2>This will place the '''Track Direction Marker''' on the track. It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active '''Layer'''.</td>
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<td width=310>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td>You can edit its '''Name'''. <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 Name (S20)|Change its Name (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a '''Track Direction Marker''' horizontally:-</td>
<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>
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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>
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Track Objects''' can be moved '''along''' the track using the methods shown in the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Move the Track Direction Marker Along the Track (S20)|Move the Track Direction Marker Along the Track]]''' above.<br>
The two methods described below only work if 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 - is selected.</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</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 Direction Marker''' to move it left or right of the track</td>
<td>You can reverse the direction it points. <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 Direction (S20)|Change its Direction (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</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 Direction Marker''' to move it forward or back in a straight line that will ignore any curves in the track</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 (S20)|Move it Along the Track (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Direction Marker''' to its original position then:-
<td>You can adjust its '''Effect Radius'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This does NOT affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Effect Radius (S20)|Set its Effect Radius (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the '''Track Direction Marker''' to the track:-</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) its '''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>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</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>
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===Assign it to Another Layer (S20)===
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<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>
<td>Once you have added a '''Track Priority 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>
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<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>
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<td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td>
<td>The name of the '''Track Direction Marker''' is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a '''Track Direction Marker''' to a layer:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Change the Name of a Track Direction Marker:-</span></td>
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<td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td>
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>using either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) the '''Track Direction Marker''' to be renamed</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td>
<td>in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Info&#160;Palette&#160;</span> (you may need to make this palette visible - see the '''Notes:''' for '''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;">Left Click</span> in the '''Name:''' entry box. Enter a name for the '''Track Direction Marker''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key</td>
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<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer</td>
<td>The '''Name''' of a '''Track Direction Marker''' will not be shown above it in '''Surveyor'''. The name will appear in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Info&#160;Palette&#160;</span> if the object is selected.</td>
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<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</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>
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span>
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<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetDirection20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetName20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
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<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>
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<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>
<td>The layer assigned to a marker will control where it is saved, in the '''Route''' or the '''Session'''.</td>
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<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>
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<td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td>
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<td colspan=2>In the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Info&#160;Palette&#160;</span>:-</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer</td>
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<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</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>
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span>
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<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>
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<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>
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<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
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<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipMove20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetLayer20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
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<td>The direction the marker is pointing is the direction '''AI controlled trains''' will be forced to take.</td>
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<td>The direction that a '''Track Direction Marker''' points is its '''ONLY''' important feature.
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<td>select the '''Track Direction Marker''' and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</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).<br>
From the popup '''Context Menu''' select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span> option</td>
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[[image:ContextMenuTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td width=50>&#160;</td>
<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipMoveVertically20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetDirection20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down -->
<td width=75>&#160;</td>
<td width=75>&#160;</td>
<td width=75>&#160;</td> <!-- for Bottom -->
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>Markers can be moved along the track or moved to other tracks.</td>
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<br>
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<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move the Track Direction Marker:-</span></td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''', its '''Attachment Point''', next to the '''Track Direction Marker''' or on the object itself (see '''Notes:''' below), to move it along the track or to another track</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<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=]] '''[[#Move it Vertically (S20)|Move it Vertically (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>Dragging it by the attachment point will force it to stay at the height of the track as it is moved.</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<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>
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<td width=629><span id="skipMoveVertically20"></span>
===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 -->
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>Markers can be physically placed above or below the track.</td>
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<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>
</tr>
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<table width=1000>
<tr valign="top">
<td width=310>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move a Track Direction Marker Vertically</span> choose option [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> [[image:Bblue.png|link=]]:-</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>Using the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]] '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Blue&#160;</span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' (labelled as [[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]] in the image) to move it up or down '''OR'''</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>In the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Info&#160;Palette&#160;</span> enter a value in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Height&#160;</span> setting and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key.<br>
<span style="background-color: yellow;"> '''NOTE:''' the height is measured from the absolute '''0m''' level and not from the current height of the object or the track.</span></td>
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<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Direction Marker''' to its original position then:-
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Correctly Reattach the Track Direction Marker to the Track:-</span></td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</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>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</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>
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<td width=629><span id="skipMoveHorizontally20"></span>
===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]][[image:SkipMinorBlank.png|link=]]</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>
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<table width=1000>
<tr valign="top">
<td>This feature allows markers to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in '''Surveyor''' if a consist is parked on the '''Track Direction Marker'''.</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table width=1000>
<tr valign="top">
<td width=310>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_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 Move a Track Direction Marker Horizontally:-</span></td>
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<tr valign="top">
<td colspan=2>
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<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<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 steps [[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> [[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]] listed below.</td>
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</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</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 Direction Marker''' to move it left or right of the track</td>
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<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</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 Direction Marker''' to move it forward or back in a straight line that will ignore any curves in the track</td>
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<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
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<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Direction Marker''' to its original position then:-
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Correctly Reattach the Track Direction Marker to the Track:-</span></td>
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<tr valign="top">
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</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>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</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>
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<td width=629><span id="skipSetRadius20"></span><span id="S20EffectRadius"></span>
===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===
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<td width=50>&#160;</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 -->
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<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the '''Track Direction Marker'''.</td>
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<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>Its default value is '''20m'''. Changing it has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td>
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<br>
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<td colspan=3>A '''Track Direction Marker''' will set the <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;">&#160;allowed direction&#160;</span> of travel for '''ALL''' AI controlled trains travelling along a section of single line track. It has '''NO EFFECT''' on manually controlled trains. Placing a '''Track Direction Marker''' on a track segment will affect all connected track segments...</td>
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<td colspan=2>'''Starting at any one of:-'''</td>
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>a '''Junction'''</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>an '''Industry Owned Track'''</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>a '''Crossing'''</td>
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<td width=25 valign="top"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><br>AND</span></td>
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<td colspan=2>'''Ending at any one of:-'''</td>
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>the next '''Junction'''</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>the next '''Industry Owned Track'''</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>the next '''Crossing'''</td>
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<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
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<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
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<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>Changing the '''Effect Radius''' property of a '''Track Direction Marker''' has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
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<td colspan=3>'''For Example:''' a '''Track Direction Marker''' placed on the track between a junction on one side and an industry track on the other side will set the '''AI controlled train direction''' for '''ALL''' the track segments between the two, not just the one it is attached to. So its '''Effect Radius''' is actually the distance between those two points regardless of the number track segments.</td>
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<br>
<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
<tr valign="top">
<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td>
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
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<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Adjust the Effect Radius of a Track Direction Marker:-</span></td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Green Dot''' next to the '''Track Direction Marker''' to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius'''
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<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>
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<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
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<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:-
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td>
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Markers|Track Markers]]'''</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Priority_Markers|Priority Markers]]'''</td>
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<td>'''Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 The information in this Wiki Page describes how to install, configure and use Track Direction 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.


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Key Points:-
Track Direction Markers are yellow coloured markers that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor
They are "One Way" signs that force trains under AI control to travel in a specific direction through the track section where they are placed
The direction they are pointing is the direction of travel through the track section
They only work on AI controlled trains and have NO EFFECT on manually controlled trains
They can be placed in a Route or in a Session


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What are Track Direction Markers?

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Track Direction Markers are yellow track objects that are only visible in Surveyor. They set the direction that AI trains are forced to travel along a section of track between junctions, industry tracks and crossings. They only work on AI controlled trains.


While Track Markers can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the Driver Commands in the form of Drive Via commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work.

Track Direction Markers can perform the same task without needing to be added to the command lists of drivers. Their disadvantage is that they will affect all AI controlled trains while Track Marks will only affect those AI trains where they appear in the driver command lists.

A good place for Track Direction Markers is on industry track, changeover points between yards, sidings, mainline track and crossovers.
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How Do They Work?


Track Direction Markers set a direction for a TGL (Track Graph Line - the path for an AI train to follow). A TGL can be made up of many track segments, but they generally start and end as shown below.

Starting at any one of:-
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AND
Ending at any one of:-
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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 the next Industry Owned Track
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 the next Crossing
For Example: a Track Direction Marker placed on the track between a junction on one side and an industry track on the other side will set the AI controlled train direction for ALL the track segments between the two, not just the one it is attached to.
When an AI driver plans a path it will query if it can enter a TGL. If the TGL contains a Track Direction Marker that is pointing against the planned path then that path will be rejected.


Notes:

If a train starts it's AI pathing already in a TGL with a Track Direction Marker then the marker will be ignored. Unlike Priority Markers, Track Direction Markers are absolute. An AI train will not enter a TGL where the Track Direction Marker is pointing against it.


Route or Session?

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Track Direction 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 Direction 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 do not want to use the same Track Direction Markers in each Session.


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


Adding a Track Direction Marker

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Notes:

The only important property of a Track Direction Marker is the direction it is pointing. This is the direction that all AI controlled trains will be forced to take.


In Surveyor Classic (S10)

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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 Direction Marker (S10)

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


Steps: To Add a Track Direction 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 Direction 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 Direction Marker is to be placed
Avoid placing a Track Direction Marker on a junction. You could accidentally place the Track Direction Marker on the wrong junction branch which means that it will have NO EFFECT if the targetted train is directed to the other branch
This will place the Track Direction Marker on the track but, unlike the other markers, it will NOT open its Properties Window because the Track Direction Marker has no built-in properties that will affect its operation.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can edit the Name and/or Layers. This does NOT affect its operation. See the section  Set its Name and Layers (S10) below.
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).
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can reverse the direction it points. This WILL affect its operation. See the section  Change its Direction (S10) below.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 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.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can adjust its Effect Radius. This does NOT affect its operation. See the section  Set its Effect Radius (S10) below.


Notes: Deleting a Track Direction Marker

Steps: To Delete a Track Direction 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 Direction Marker to be deleted.


Set its Name and Layers (S10)

         
The name of a Track Direction Marker is only needed to locate it in a route or session. It is not used in any Session Rules or Driver Commands
The Layer it is assigned to will decide if will be saved in a Route or in a Session


The Name and Layer Settings for a Track Direction Marker are in its Properties Window.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 To open the Properties Window of a Track Direction Marker:-
Steps: To Open the Properties Window of a Track Direction Marker:-
In the Track Tools Flyout (the  F4  key) select Trackmark Mode (the  V  key)
 
Left Click on the  ?  icon.
Left Click on the Track Direction Marker to open its Properties Window.



To change the Track Direction Marker name Left Click on the name text entry box, delete the current name and enter a new name
Use a name for the marker that will make it easy to remember and locate.
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 Assigned 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 marker is pointing is the direction AI trains will be forced to take.


The direction that a Track Direction Marker points is its ONLY important feature.


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


Move it Along the Track (S10)

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


If you need to move a Track Direction Marker then:-
Steps: To Move a Track Direction 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 Direction 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 the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Track Direction Marker.
Its default value is 20m. Changing it has NO EFFECT on its operation.


A Track Direction Marker will set the  allowed direction  of travel for ALL AI controlled trains travelling along a section of single line track. It has NO EFFECT on manually controlled trains. Placing a Track Direction Marker on a track segment will affect all connected track segments...
Starting at any one of:-
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 a Junction
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 an Industry Owned Track
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 a Crossing

AND
Ending at any one of:-
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 the next Junction
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 the next Industry Owned Track
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 the next Crossing
Changing the Effect Radius property of a Track Direction Marker has NO EFFECT on its operation but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.
For Example: a Track Direction Marker placed on the track between a junction on one side and an industry track on the other side will set the AI controlled train direction for ALL the track segments between the two, not just the one it is attached to. So its Effect Radius is actually the distance between those two points regardless of the number track segments.
The Effect Radius controls for a Track Direction 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).



Other Track Objects that have an Effect Radius include:-
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127  Track Triggers
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127  Track Markers
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127  Priority Markers
Steps: To Set a Track Direction 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 Direction Marker:-
Left Click the Get Effect Radius icon
Left Click on the Direction Mark 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 setting 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 Direction Marker
Left Click the Copy Radius Value icon
Left Click on the Track Direction 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 Direction 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 Direction Marker as the mouse moves (but only one Track Direction Marker at a time)


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


In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

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


Adding a Track Direction Marker (S20)

         
Track Direction Markers are Track Objects and have to be attached to a track segment. The Track Direction 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.


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 Direction Marker placed in your route then:-
move the tool pointer over the existing Track Direction 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 Direction Marker to identify it in the  Assets Palette  and to select the Placement Tool. Release the key.
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Notes:

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

Windows Menu
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 "direction" (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 "direction" in their names or descriptions.
Left Click on the item name Track Direction Marker or AI Routing Direction 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 your Trainz World

Place the selected Track Direction Marker on the track.


Notes: Deleting a Track Direction Marker

Steps: To Delete a Track Direction Marker:-
select either the:-
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Free Move Tool (or press the  S  key) OR
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 Direction Marker to be deleted
press the  Delete  key
Steps: To Add a Track Direction Marker:-
If, for some reason, the Placement Tool has not been selected then Left Click on the Placement Tool or press the  E  key.
Left Click on the track at the position where you want to place the Track Direction Marker.
Avoid placing a Track Direction Marker on a junction. You could accidentally place it on the wrong junction branch which means that it will NO EFFECT if the targetted train is directed to the other branch.
This will place the Track Direction Marker on the track. It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active Layer.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can edit its Name. This does NOT 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).
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can reverse the direction it points. This WILL affect its operation. See the section  Change its Direction (S20) below.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 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 (S20) below.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can adjust its Effect Radius. This does NOT affect its operation. See the section  Set its Effect Radius (S20) below.


Once you have added a Track Priority 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 the Track Direction Marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.


Steps: To Change the Name of a Track Direction Marker:-
using either the Free Move Tool or the Fine Adjustment Tool select (Left Click on) the Track Direction Marker to be renamed
in the  Info Palette  (you may need to make this palette visible - see the Notes: for Step  1  above) Left Click in the Name: entry box. Enter a name for the Track Direction Marker and press the  Enter  key


The Name of a Track Direction Marker will not be shown above it in Surveyor. The name will appear in the  Info Palette  if the object is selected.


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.
Info palette

Layer control
Steps: To Assign a Track Direction 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 layers can be found at:-


Change its Direction (S20)

         
The direction the marker is pointing is the direction AI controlled trains will be forced to take.


The direction that a Track Direction Marker points is its ONLY important feature.


Steps: To Reverse its Direction:-
select the Track Direction Marker and Left Click on its  Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key).
From the popup Context 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 Direction Marker:-
Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Yellow Dot, its Attachment Point, next to the Track Direction Marker or on the object itself (see Notes: below), to move it along the track or to another track


Notes:

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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Dragging it by the attachment point will force it to stay at the height of the track as it is moved.


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 Direction Marker Vertically choose option OR :-
Using the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool (press the  D  key) Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Blue  Vertical Axis Line (labelled as in the image) to move it up or down OR
In the  Info Palette  enter a value in the  Height  setting and press the  Enter  key.
NOTE: the height is measured from the absolute 0m level and not from the current height of the object or the track.
If you need to return the Track Direction Marker to its original position then:-
Steps: To Correctly Reattach the Track Direction 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 allows markers to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Track Direction Marker.
Steps: To Move a Track Direction 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 steps OR listed below.
Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Red  Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Track Direction Marker to move it left or right of the track
Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Green  Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Track Direction 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 Direction Marker to its original position then:-
Steps: To Correctly Reattach the Track Direction 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 the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Track Direction Marker.
Its default value is 20m. Changing it has NO EFFECT on its operation.


A Track Direction Marker will set the  allowed direction  of travel for ALL AI controlled trains travelling along a section of single line track. It has NO EFFECT on manually controlled trains. Placing a Track Direction Marker on a track segment will affect all connected track segments...
Starting at any one of:-
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 a Junction
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 an Industry Owned Track
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 a Crossing

AND
Ending at any one of:-
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 the next Junction
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 the next Industry Owned Track
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 the next Crossing
Changing the Effect Radius property of a Track Direction Marker has NO EFFECT on its operation but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.
For Example: a Track Direction Marker placed on the track between a junction on one side and an industry track on the other side will set the AI controlled train direction for ALL the track segments between the two, not just the one it is attached to. So its Effect Radius is actually the distance between those two points regardless of the number track segments.


Steps: To Adjust the Effect Radius of a Track Direction Marker:-
Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Green Dot next to the Track Direction Marker to increase or reduce its Trigger Radius
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 Markers
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127  Priority Markers


Track Direction Marker Operation

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Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains. They have NO EFFECT on manually controlled trains
If the set path is blocked, then the AI will NOT attempt to find another path
A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available


Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A Track Direction Marker (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track.


In Figure 1 below, The train approaches the junction at the start of the one way section.


Direction Map - approach
Figure 1


In Figure 2 below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the Track Direction Markers.


Direction Map - bypass
Figure 2


In Figure 3 below, the loop line has been blocked by another train. The moving train will attempt to use the loop line but it will be halted and will not attempt to find another path.


Direction Map - blocked
Figure 3


Track Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI
In Figure 4 below, the Track Direction Marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the Track Direction Markers, is ignored. Placing a Track Direction Marker is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available.


Direction Map - path ignored
Figure 4




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