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<td><span style="font-size: 15px;">The information in this Wiki Page describes how to install, configure and use '''Track Markers''' in '''TRS22''' and '''Trainz Plus''' using both '''Surveyor 2.0 (S20)''' and '''Surveyor Classic (S10)'''. The '''Surveyor Classic''' sections provide a basic guide only for '''TRS19''' and '''T:ANE'''.</span></td> | <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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<td>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</td> | <td>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</td> | ||
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<td>The direction they are pointing is the direction of travel through the track section</td> | |||
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<td>They only work on AI controlled trains and have '''NO EFFECT''' on manually controlled trains</td> | <td>They only work on AI controlled trains and have '''NO EFFECT''' on manually controlled trains</td> | ||
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<td>They can be placed in a '''Route''' or in a '''Session'''</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 | '''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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<td colspan=2>'''Starting at any one of:-'''</td> | |||
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<td>a '''Junction'''</td> | |||
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< | <td>an '''Industry Owned Track'''</td> | ||
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<td | <td colspan=2>'''Ending at any one of:-'''</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.</td> | |||
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<td> | <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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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>'''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) 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>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'''. | |||
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<td | ='''Adding a Track Direction Marker'''= | ||
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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. | |||
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<td | <td>'''Surveyor Classic''' (or '''S10''') is the original '''Surveyor''' interface supplied with every version of '''Trainz''' and is available as an option in '''TRS22PE''' and '''Trainz Plus'''.</td> | ||
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<td | <td>The '''Surveyor Classic''' interface used here is the one found in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE'''. There are some differences from the '''Surveyor Classic''' interface found in older versions of '''Trainz'''.</td> | ||
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===Adding a Track Direction Marker (S10)=== | |||
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<td> | <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> | <td colspan=2>Open the '''Tracks Tool''' Flyout (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F4 </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;"> V </span> key)</td> | ||
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the | <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>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> | <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=]] '''[[#Set its Name and Layers (S10)|Set its Name and Layers (S10)]]''' below. | ||
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | |||
Switching an objects '''Layer''' between a '''Route Layer''' and a '''Session Layer''' will change where it is saved (in the '''Route''' or the '''Session''').</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | |||
</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td> | ||
<td>You can reverse the direction it points. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Change its Direction (S10)|Change its Direction (S10)]]''' below.</td> | |||
<td | |||
<td | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td> | ||
<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=]] '''[[#Move it Along the Track (S10)|Move it Along the Track (S10)]]''' below.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td> | |||
<td>[[image: | <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=]] '''[[#Set its Effect Radius (S10)|Set its Effect Radius (S10)]]''' below.</td> | ||
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<table width=476 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2> | |||
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<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | |||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Deleting a Track Direction Marker</span><br> | |||
---- | |||
<table bgcolor=#ffffff> | |||
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<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> | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</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;"> F4 </span> key) and the '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span> key).</td> | ||
</tr> | |||
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<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the [[image:DeleteIcon.png|link=]] '''Delete Trackmark Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span> key).</td> | ||
< | </tr> | ||
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<td>[[image: | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' to be deleted.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | |||
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<td | <td width=629><span id="skipSetName10"></span> | ||
===Set its Name and Layers (S10)=== | |||
</td> | </td> | ||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetDirection10]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipAddMarker10]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down --> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
< | |||
<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>The | <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 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> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<table | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td colspan=2>The '''Name''' and '''Layer Settings''' for a '''Track Direction Marker''' are in its '''Properties Window'''.</td> | ||
< | </tr> | ||
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<td width= | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>To open the '''Properties Window''' of a '''Track Direction Marker''':-</td> | ||
</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td> | <td colspan=2> | ||
<table | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
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<td> | <td> | ||
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Open the Properties Window of a Track Direction Marker:-</span></td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
< | <td colspan=2>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F4 </span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span> key)</td> | ||
</tr> | |||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td | <td> </td> | ||
<td>[[image:TracksTrackmarkMode_S10.png|link=]]</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <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;"> ? </span> icon.</td> | ||
<td>[[image:TrackToolEditProperties_S10.png|link=]]</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> | <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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<br> | |||
<table width=1000 | |||
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<td width= | <td width=595>[[image:TrackMarkerProperties_S10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<table width=1000> | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
<table width= | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<table | <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 | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>Use a name for the marker that will make it easy to remember and locate.</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
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</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | |||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width= | <td width=500>To change its '''Layer''' and/or its '''Bound Layer''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the approprite layer text entry box (or use its scroll arrowheads) and select a new layer.</td> | ||
<td bgcolor="Aquamarine">Information on the '''Layer''' and the '''Bound Layer''' settings can be found at:-<br> | |||
[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td>[[image: | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | ||
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''').</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
</td> | <td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<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;"> Save Changes </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;"> Cancel </span> button to cancel the changes. Both actions will close the '''Properties Window'''.</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
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<td> | <td width=629><span id="skipSetDirection10"></span> | ||
< | ===Change its Direction (S10)=== | ||
< | </td> | ||
<td width= | <td width=50> </td> | ||
<td> | <td width=50> </td> | ||
</ | <td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipMove10]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetName10]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down --> | ||
< | <td width=75> </td> | ||
</td> | <td width=75> </td> | ||
<td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
< | |||
<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | ||
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>The | <td>The direction the marker is pointing is the direction '''AI trains''' will be forced to take.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<table | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | |||
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<td | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>The direction that a '''Track Direction Marker''' points is its '''ONLY''' important feature. | |||
</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | |||
<table | </tr> | ||
</table> | |||
<br> | |||
<table> | |||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
<table width= | <table width=610 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
<table width= | <table width=606 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | |||
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Reverse the Direction of a Track Direction Marker:-</span></td> | |||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
<table | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F4 </span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span> key)</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>Then select the '''Rotate Trackmark Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> R </span> key)</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image: | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Track Direction Marker'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</td> | |||
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<td width= | <td width=385 valign="top">[[image:TracksTrackmarkMode_S10.png|link=]] [[image:TracksTrackmarkModeRotate_S10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | |||
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<td width= | <td width=629><span id="skipMove10"></span> | ||
<td> | ===Move it Along the Track (S10)=== | ||
</td> | |||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetRadius10]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetDirection10]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down --> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | |||
<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> | |||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image: | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>'''Track Direction Markers''' can be dragged along the track and moved to other tracks.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | |||
<br> | |||
<table width=1000> | |||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td>If you need to move a '''Track Direction Marker''' then:- | ||
<td> | <table width=610 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
< | <tr valign="top"> | ||
</ | <td> | ||
</td> | <table width=606 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | |||
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move a Track Direction Marker to a New Position or to Another Track:-</span></td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
</td> | <td width=610> | ||
<table> | |||
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | |||
<td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F4 </span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span> key)</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>Then select the '''Move Trackmark Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> M </span> key)</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click and Drag </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> | ||
< | <td width=385 valign="top">[[image:TracksTrackmarkMode_S10.png|link=]] [[image:TracksTrackmarkModeMove_S10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<table width= | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
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<td> | <td> | ||
<table width= | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | |||
<td>When dragging a marker from one track to another it will not move until the mouse pointer is over, or very close to, the second track when the marker will instantly jump across.</td> | |||
<td width=25>[[image: | |||
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<td width= | <td width=629><span id="skipSetRadius10"></span> | ||
===Set its Effect Radius (S10)=== | |||
< | </td> | ||
<td> | <td width=50> </td> | ||
< | <td width=50> </td> | ||
< | <td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipAddingS20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipMove10]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down --> | ||
<td width= | <td width=75> </td> | ||
< | <td width=75> </td> | ||
< | <td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | ||
< | |||
<td width= | |||
<td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | |||
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<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image: | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the '''Track Direction Marker'''.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td>[[image: | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>Its default value is '''20m'''. Changing it has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
</td> | <br> | ||
<table width=1000> | |||
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<td colspan=3>A '''Track Direction Marker''' will set the <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> allowed direction </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> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
< | |||
< | <table width=1000> | ||
< | <tr valign="top"> | ||
< | <td> | ||
<table width=525> | |||
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<td> | <td> | ||
<table width= | <table width=250 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
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<td> | <td> | ||
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | <table width=246 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
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<td colspan=2> | <td colspan=2>'''Starting at any one of:-'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>a '''Junction'''</td> | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
< | <td>an '''Industry Owned Track'''</td> | ||
<td | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>a '''Crossing'''</td> | ||
< | </tr> | ||
</table> | |||
</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
</td> | |||
<td width=25 valign="top"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><br>AND</span></td> | |||
<td> | |||
<table width=250 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |||
<tr valign="top"> | |||
<td> | |||
<table width=246 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | |||
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<td colspan=2>'''Ending at any one of:-'''</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
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<td width= | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
<td | <td>the next '''Junction'''</td> | ||
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<td>[[image: | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>the next '''Industry Owned Track'''</td> | ||
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<td>[[image: | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>the next '''Crossing'''</td> | ||
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<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> | <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 | <td>The '''Effect Radius''' controls for a '''Track Direction Marker''' are in the '''Tools Menu Advanced Window'''.</td> | ||
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<td | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps To Open the Advanced Tools Window:-:</span></td> | ||
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<td>[[image: | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F4 </span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span> key)</td> | ||
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<td> | <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;"> Advanced </span> label at the bottom of the '''Track Tools Flyout'''.<br> | ||
This will open the '''Advanced Tools Window''' (shown below).</td> | |||
<td width=185>[[image:TracksTrackmarkAdvanced_S10.png|link=]]</td> | |||
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<td width=400>[[image:TrackMarkRadiusTools.png|link=]]<br> | |||
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<td>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:- | |||
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td> | |||
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_Track_Markers|Track Markers]]'''</td> | |||
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |||
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_Track_Priority_Markers|Priority Markers]]'''</td> | |||
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<td | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Set a Track Direction Marker Effect Radius:-</span></td> | ||
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</td> | <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 colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> Choose one of:-</td> | ||
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<td> | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Track Direction Marker''':- | |||
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</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> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</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 | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td> | ||
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<td> | <td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<table | <td>To manually alter the '''Effect Radius''' value | ||
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<td> | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
< | <td>Type the new value (in metres) into the '''Effect Radius''' setting box</td> | ||
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<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
[[image: | <td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</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 width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | |||
<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 | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<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 | <td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<table | <td>To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down | ||
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<td> | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
< | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Adjust Effect Radius''' button</td> | ||
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<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>Select the '''Track Direction Marker'''</td> | |||
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<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<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>[[image: | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<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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<td | <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> | =='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== | ||
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< | <td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepOperation|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down --> | ||
<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up --> | |||
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<td> | <td>'''Surveyor 2.0''' (or '''S20''') is the latest '''Surveyor''' interface and is supplied with '''TRS22PE''' and '''Trainz Plus'''.</td> | ||
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===Adding a Track Direction Marker (S20)=== | |||
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<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetName20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipAddingS20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down --> | |||
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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 along the track and off the track (left, right, above, below) but its '''attachment point''' is always connected to a track segment.</td> | |||
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[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;"> Filter Palette </span> either:- | |||
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<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=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | |||
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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> | |||
[[image:FilterPaletteNoIconSelected_S20.png|link=]]<br> | |||
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | |||
[[image:FilterSelectTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]] | |||
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<td>[[image: | <td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span> If you already have a '''Track Direction Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td> | ||
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<td>[[image: | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<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;"> Alt </span> key. The object name will appear in a '''ToolTip''' attached to the pointer</td> | ||
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<td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
< | <td>while holding down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </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;"> Assets Palette </span> and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td> | ||
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<td | <td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td width=22>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <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;"> Filter Palette </span> and the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;"> Assets Palette </span> are not shown on the screen, then:- | ||
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<td>[[image: | <td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td> | ||
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps: To Display Palettes:-</span></td> | |||
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<td>the [[image: | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>open the [[image:SurveyorWindowIcon.png|link=]] '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td> | |||
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<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td> | |||
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<td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td> | |||
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the | <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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There is a '''Trainz Wiki Page''' specifically covering the '''S20 Palettes''' at<br>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]''' | |||
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<td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;"> Assets Palette </span> to narrow down the filter list, type "direction" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''.</td> | ||
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<td | <td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchDirection_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | |||
<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "direction" in their names or descriptions.</td> | |||
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<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <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> | <td>When you select any '''Track Object''' asset in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;"> Assets Palette </span> 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> on a track will add that asset to your '''Trainz World'''</td> | ||
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< | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the selected '''Track Direction Marker''' on the track.<br> | ||
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<td> | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkAdd_S20.png|link=]] | ||
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<td> | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<table bgcolor=#ffffff | <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: | <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: | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>select either the:- | ||
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<td>[[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=|20px]] '''Free Move Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span> key) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | |||
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<td>[[image: | <td>the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]] '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span> key)</td> | ||
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<td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
< | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;"> Left Click </span> on the '''Track Direction Marker''' to be deleted</td> | ||
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<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: | <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 | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</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;"> E </span> key.</td> | |||
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<td | <td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the | <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> | <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 | <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>[[image: | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td> | ||
<td> | <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=]] '''[[#Change its Name (S20)|Change its Name (S20)]]''' below.</td> | ||
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td> | |||
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<td width= | <td width=300>You can open its '''Layer''' and/or its '''Binding Layer''' and select new layers. See the section<br> | ||
<td> | [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Assign it to Another Layer (S20)|Assign it to Another Layer (S20)]]''' below.</td> | ||
<td bgcolor="Aquamarine">See [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use Layers]]''' for information on the '''Layer''' and '''Binding Layer''' settings.</td> | |||
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<td>[[image: | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<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>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</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=]] '''[[#Change its Direction (S20)|Change its Direction (S20)]]''' below.</td> | |||
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td> | |||
<td>You can adjust its position on the track by dragging it along the track or to another track. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#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>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=]] '''[[#Set its Effect Radius (S20)|Set its Effect Radius (S20)]]''' below.</td> | |||
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<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=]] '''[[How_to_Use_S20_Tools#Cloning_Objects|How to Use S20 Tools - Cloning Objects]]''' for the details.</td> | ||
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<td> | <td width=629><span id="skipSetName20"></span> | ||
<table bgcolor= | ===Change its Name (S20)=== | ||
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<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetLayer20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipAddMarker20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down --> | |||
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<td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | |||
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<td width= | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>The | <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 width=480>[[image: | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> | <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 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 | <td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;"> Info Palette </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;"> 1 </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;"> Enter </span> key</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;"> Info Palette </span> if the object is selected.</td> | |||
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===Assign it to Another Layer (S20)=== | |||
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<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipSetDirection20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetName20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down --> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | |||
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<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 | <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> | |||
[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td> | |||
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Assign a Track Direction Marker to a Layer:-</span></td> | ||
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<td width=25>[[image: | <td colspan=2>In the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;"> Info Palette </span>:-</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click | </tr> | ||
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|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> | |||
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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>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | |||
<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;"> Lock Layer </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;"> Unlock Layer </span> button</td> | |||
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<td | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span> | ||
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <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>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
<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> | ||
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<td | <td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br> | |||
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]''' | |||
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===Change its Direction (S20)=== | |||
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<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<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 width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | |||
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>The direction the marker is pointing is the direction '''AI controlled trains''' will be forced to take.</td> | ||
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<td> | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>The direction that a '''Track Direction Marker''' points is its '''ONLY''' important feature. | |||
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<td width= | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkReverse_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
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<td | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Reverse its Direction:-</span></td> | ||
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td> | |||
<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=]] '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key).<br> | |||
From the popup '''Context Menu''' select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span> option</td> | |||
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[[image:ContextMenuTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td> | |||
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<td width= | <td width=629><span id="skipMove20"></span> | ||
<td> | ===Move it Along the Track (S20)=== | ||
</td> | |||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipMoveVertically20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipSetDirection20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down --> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | |||
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<td>[[image: | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>Markers can be moved along the track or moved to other tracks.</td> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
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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> | <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= | <td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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<td width= | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
<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 | <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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<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | <table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> | ||
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<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<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> | ||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#skipMoveHorizontally20]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipMove20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down --> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | |||
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</table> | </table> <!-- END Section Nav Buttons --> | ||
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td>Markers can be physically placed above or below the track.</td> | ||
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<td | <td>This feature allow a marker to be placed, for example, above the track so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in height will have '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td> | ||
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<td width=310>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td> | |||
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<td colspan=2> | <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>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>an '''Industry Owned Track'''</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;"> D </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;"> Blue </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>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | <td width=25>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td>a '''Crossing'''</td> | <td>In the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;"> Info Palette </span> enter a value in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Height </span> setting and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </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=]] '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </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;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | |||
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<td width=629><span id="skipMoveHorizontally20"></span> | |||
===Move it Horizontally (S20)=== | |||
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<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=50> </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 --> | |||
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<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | |||
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> | |||
<td>Markers can be physically placed left or right of the track.</td> | |||
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<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> | |||
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<td width=310>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td> | |||
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<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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<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=]] '''[[#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 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;"> Red </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the '''Track Direction Marker''' to move it left or right of the track</td> | |||
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<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;"> Green </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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<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=]] '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </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;"> Reattach to Track </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> </td> | |||
<td width=50> </td> | |||
<td width=46>[[image:SkipMinorDown.png|link=#stepOperation]][[image:SkipMinorUp.png|link=#skipMoveHorizontally20]]</td> <!-- for Top and Minor Up/Down --> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> | |||
<td width=75> </td> <!-- for Bottom --> | |||
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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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<td colspan=3>A '''Track Direction Marker''' will set the <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;"> allowed direction </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> | |||
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |||
<td>the next '''Industry Owned Track'''</td> | |||
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | |||
<td>the next '''Crossing'''</td> | |||
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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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<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 colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: | <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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<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br> | <span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br> | ||
*'''<span class="plain; | *'''<span class="plain;">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo How to Guides]</span>''' | ||
*'''[[Driver Commands List]]''' | *'''[[Driver Commands List]]''' | ||
*'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]''' | *'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]''' | ||
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This page was created by Trainz user '''<span class="plain; | This page was created by Trainz user '''<span class="plain;">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/User:Pware pware]</span>''' in September 2019 and was last updated as shown below. | ||
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What are Track Direction Markers? |
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| 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. |
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Route or Session? |
| Track Direction Markers can be placed in a Route Layer or in a Session Layer |
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| Information on Route Layers and Session Layers can be found at:- |
Adding a Track Direction Marker |
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In Surveyor Classic (S10) |
| Surveyor Classic (or S10) is the original Surveyor interface supplied with every version of Trainz and is available as an option in TRS22PE and Trainz Plus. |
| The Surveyor Classic interface used here is the one found in Trainz Plus and TRS22PE. There are some differences from the Surveyor Classic interface found in older versions of Trainz. |
Adding a Track Direction Marker (S10) |
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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. | ||||||||||||||
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Change its Direction (S10) |
| The direction the marker is pointing is the direction AI trains will be forced to take. |
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Move it Along the Track (S10) |
| Track Direction Markers can be dragged along the track and moved to other tracks. |
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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... |
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| 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. |
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In Surveyor 2.0 (S20) |
| Surveyor 2.0 (or S20) is the latest Surveyor interface and is supplied with TRS22PE and Trainz Plus. |
Adding a Track Direction Marker (S20) |
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Place the selected Track Direction Marker on the track.
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| 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 |
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. |
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Assign it to Another Layer (S20) |
| The layer assigned to a marker will control where it is saved, in the Route or the Session. |
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Change its Direction (S20) |
| The direction the marker is pointing is the direction AI controlled trains will be forced to take. |
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Move it Along the Track (S20) |
| Markers can be moved along the track or moved to other tracks. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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... |
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Track Direction Marker Operation |
| 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. |

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. |

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. |

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. |

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