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<td><span style="font-size: 15px;">The information in this Wiki Page describes how to install, configure and use '''Track Triggers''' 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 Markers''' in '''T:ANE''', '''TRS19''', '''TRS22''' and '''Trainz Plus'''.</span></td>
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<td>'''Track Triggers''' are markers that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''</td>
<td>'''Track Markers''' are red coloured track objects that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''</td>
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<td>They are used to activate some '''Session Rules''' and '''Driver Commands'''</td>
<td>They are used as '''destinations''' or '''waypoints''' for '''AI''' driver commands</td>
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<td>They can be placed in a Route layer or in a Session layer</td>
<td>They only work on '''AI''' controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
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<td>The '''direction''' that the markers point has absolutely '''NO EFFECT''' on their operation</td>
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<td>The '''Trainz AI''' relies heavily on '''Track Markers''' to direct trains around a layout. They are only visible in '''Surveyor'''</td>
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<td colspan=2>'''Track Triggers''' can be programmed to respond when a train (any train or a specific train) passes over them in Driver Mode. The response comes from executing a set of '''Session Rules''' that have been attached to a [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Trigger_Check_Rule|Trigger Check Rule]]''' (or a similar rule) or a '''Driver Command''' that is monitoring the trigger.</td>
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<td colspan=2>'''Track Markers''' are the targets for:-</td>
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<td>Shown below left is a standard '''Track Trigger''' and below right is a '''Directional Track Trigger'''. They are just two examples of several types of '''Track Triggers'''. In both cases:-
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<td>they are visible in Surveyor and invisible in Driver</td>
<td>destinations using '''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Navigate To Trackmark''' driver commands</td>
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<td>the "green wings" show their '''Effect Radius''', the region where a consist will trigger an "event". The number in brackets show that radius in metres
<td>waypoints using '''Drive Via Trackmark''' and '''Navigate Via Trackmark''' driver commands</td>
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<td colspan=2>They can also be used to:-</td>
<td>the '''Directional Track Trigger''' will normally only be triggered if the consist is moving in the direction indicated by the arrow</td>
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<td>the standard '''Track Trigger''' will be triggered regardless of the direction of movement although this can be modified in the triggers properties</td>
<td>hold '''Navigation Points'''</td>
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<td>set locations for '''Coupling''' operations</td>
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'''"Standard" Track Trigger'''</td>
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'''Directional Track Trigger'''</td>
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<td>'''Track Triggers''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td>
<td>'''Track Markers''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td>
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<td>The answer to this question could be important if you are creating two or more sessions for the same route.</td>
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<td>Placing a '''Track Trigger''' 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</td>
<td>Placing '''Track Markers''' in a '''Route layer''' (e.g. in the same layer as the track) will save them with the Route and they will be available in '''all Sessions''' created using that particular Route</td>
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<td>Placing a '''Track Trigger''' in a '''Session layer''' means that they will only be available in that Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different '''Track Triggers''' in each Session</td>
<td>Placing '''Track Markers''' in a '''Session layer''' will save them with the Session and they will only be available in that particular Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different '''Track Markers''' (destinations and waypoints) in each Session.
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A '''Track Trigger''' has two important properties:-
A '''Track Marker''' has two important properties:-
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<td>its name which is needed for all commands and rules that use the '''Track Trigger''', and</td>
<td>its name which is needed for all commands and rules that use the '''Track Marker''', and</td>
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<td>its '''Effect Radius''' (the green "wings" shown in the image above with the radius value, in metres, shown below the '''Track Trigger''' name). This controls how closely a consist (AI or manually controlled) has to approach the '''Track Trigger''' to activate it (smaller radius = closer to the '''Track Trigger''')</td>
<td>its '''Effect Radius''' (the red "wings" shown in the image below, the radius value is shown below the '''Track Marker''' name). This controls how closely an AI train has to approach the marker (smaller radius = closer to the '''Track Marker''')</td>
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<td>A "standard" '''Track Trigger''' has no visible direction and, while it can be rotated, this has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation. The '''Directional Track Trigger''' does have a direction because it is only triggered by trains travelling in a specific direction</td>
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===Adding a Track Trigger (S10)===
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<td>'''Track Triggers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Track Trigger''':-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Track Marker''':-</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the item named '''Track Marker''' in the asset list</td>
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<td colspan=2>If necessary, you can adjust the position of the '''Track Marker''' by dragging it along the track using the '''Move''' tool</td>
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<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Trigger''' on a junction. You could accidentally place the '''Track Trigger''' on the wrong junction branch which means that it will have no effect if the targetted train is directed to the other branch</td>
<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Marker''' on a junction. You could accidentally place the marker on the wrong junction branch which could result in AI trains being directed along the wrong path</td>
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<td>As soon as a new '''Track Trigger''' has been placed, its properties window will open on the screen. It will initially be given a default name and will be assigned to the currently active layer.</td>
<td>Immediately after the '''Track Marker''' has been placed its properties window will appear. You can:-
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<td>if needed, select a '''Layer''' and a '''Bound Layer''' - see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use layers]]''' for the details</td>
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<td>Except for the '''Directional Track Trigger''', the direction a '''Track Trigger''' is pointing has no effect on its operation.</td>
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<td>If you need to change the direction of a '''Track Trigger''' then:-
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<td>Enter a useful name for each '''Track Marker''' - the name will be needed for driver commands and session rules. Many creators base the name on the location (e.g. "Maintown Track 1 North")
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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>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>If you need to change the direction of a '''Track Marker''' then:-
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To Reverse the Direction of a '''Track Marker''':-</td>
<td>Enter a useful descriptive name for each '''Track Trigger''' - the name will be needed for session rules and driver commands. Many creators base the name on the location (e.g. "Maintown Approach North")
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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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===Set its Effect Radius (S10)===


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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to activate or complete its operation. The default value is '''20m'''.</td>
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<td>To change the '''Track Trigger''' name <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the name text entry box, delete the highlighted default name and enter a new name</td>
<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>To change its assigned layer <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the layer text entry box (or use its scroll arrowheads) and select a new layer - see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use layers]]''' for more details on layers</td>
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<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;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> button (depending on your '''Trainz''' version) at the bottom of the window</td>
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===Set its Effect Radius (S10)===
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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.</td>
<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to activate its operation. The default value is '''20m'''.</td>
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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to complete certain driver commands such as '''Drive To Trackmark''' or to activate any '''Navigation Point''' attached to the marker. The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.</td>
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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.</td>
<td width=400>[[image:TrackMarkRadiusTools.png|link=]]
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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached both ends of the '''Track Trigger'''. This sets how close a consist has to approach to '''Track Trigger''' its "event". The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.</td>
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Direction_Markers|Track Direction Markers]]'''</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>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Direction_Markers|Direction Markers]]'''</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a '''Track Triggers''' '''Effect Radius''':-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a '''Track Marker''' Effect Radius:-</td>
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<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>
<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 copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Track Trigger'''
<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Track Marker'''
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Trigger''' 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><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Marker''' whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)</td>
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<td>Type the new value (in metres) into the '''Effect Radius''' Value text box</td>
<td>Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box</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 Trigger'''
<td>To apply a value in the '''Effect Radius Value''' text box (from methods [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Dblue.png|link=]]) to another '''Track Marker'''
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Trigger''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Marker''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td>
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<td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>To adjust the '''Effect Radius''' value up or down
<td>To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
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<td>Select the '''Track Trigger'''</td>
<td>Select the '''Track Marker'''</td>
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<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected '''Track Trigger''' as the mouse moves (but only one '''Track Trigger''' at a time)</td>
<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected '''Track Marker''' as the mouse moves (but only one '''Track Marker''' at a time)</td>
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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 Trigger''' by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
<td>Once you have an '''Effect Radius''' entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of '''Track Markers''' by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
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=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
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<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepCreating|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepOperation|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
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===Adding a Track Trigger (S20)===
===Adding a Track Marker (S20)===


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<td>'''Track Triggers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. The '''Track Trigger''' object can be moved off the track (left, right, above, below) but its '''attachment point''' is always connected to a track segment.</td>
<td>'''Track Markers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. The '''Track Marker''' object can be moved off the track (left, right, above, below) but its '''attachment point''' is always connected to a track segment.</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Track Trigger''':-</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Track Marker''':-</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 Trigger''' placed in your route then:-</td>
<td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Shortcut&#160;</span> If you already have a '''Track Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td>
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<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>move the tool pointer over the existing '''Track Trigger''' 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>
<td>move the tool pointer over the existing track marker object and hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key. The object name will appear in a '''ToolTip''' attached to the pointer</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</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 Trigger''' to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</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 marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
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[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "trigger" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br>
[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "mark" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br>
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<td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchTrigger_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td>
<td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchMark_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td>
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<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "trigger" in their names or descriptions.</td>
<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "mark" in their names or descriptions.</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''Track Trigger''' (or another '''Track Trigger''' object) in the list - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''Track Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br>
[[image:FilterPaletteSearchTriggerScrolled_S20.png|link=]]
[[image:AssetPaletteSearchMarkScrolled_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>
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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[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Track Trigger''' on the track.<br>
[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Track Marker''' on the track.<br>


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<td width=480>[[image:TriggerAdd_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add trackmark]]</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Track Trigger''':-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Track Marker''':-</td>
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<td width=25>[[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 Trigger'''</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 Marker'''</td>
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<td colspan=2>Once placed a '''Track Trigger''' can be easily moved if needed.</td>
<td colspan=2>Once placed a '''Track Marker''' can be easily moved if needed.</td>
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<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Trigger''' on a junction. You could accidentally place the '''Track Trigger''' on the wrong junction branch which means that it will have no effect if the targetted train is directed to the other branch</td>
<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Marker''' on a junction. You could accidentally place the marker on the wrong junction branch which could result in AI trains being directed along the wrong path</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
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To delete a '''Track Trigger''' (or any asset):-
To delete a '''Track Marker''' (or any asset):-
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<td>[[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''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>'''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>
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<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)</td>
<td>'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Trigger'''</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Marker'''</td>
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<td>Once you have added a '''Track Marker''' and set any of its properties ('''Name''' and '''Effect Radius''' - see the following sections) it can be quickly duplicated ('''Cloned''') in '''Surveyor 2.0''' with those settings 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=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>Except for the '''Directional Track Trigger''', the direction a '''Track Trigger''' is pointing has no effect on its operation.</td>
<td>The direction a '''Track Marker''' is pointing has no effect on its operation.</td>
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<td>If you need to rotate a '''Track Trigger''' to face the opposite direction then:-<br>
<td>If you need to rotate a '''Track Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:-<br>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> to reverse the direction of a '''Track Trigger''':-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> to reverse the direction of a '''Track Marker''':-</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>select the '''Track Trigger''' then <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>
<td>select the '''Track Marker''' then <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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===Change its Name (S20)===
===Change its Name (S20)===


The name of the '''Track Trigger''' '''IS''' important. It is needed to identify the '''Track Trigger''' in '''Session Rules'''.<br>
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>The name of a '''Track Marker''' is used to identify it for '''Driver Commands''' ('''Drive To Trackmark''', '''Navigate To Trackmark''', etc) and other operations (e.g. '''Navigation Points''').</td>
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'''Track Markers''' can be renamed to give them a more recognisable identity (e.g. ""East Branch Down" instead of "Trackmark 4606").<br>
 
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<td width=480>[[image:TriggerName_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a '''Track Trigger''':-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a '''Track Marker''':-</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>using either the [[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Free Move Tool''' or the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) the '''Track Trigger''' to be renamed</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 Marker''' to be renamed</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<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 Trigger''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key</td>
<td>in the '''Info Palette''' (you may need to make this palette visible - see the '''Notes:''' for '''Adding a Track Marker - Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;1&#160;</span> above) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> in the '''Name:''' entry box. Enter a name for the '''Track Marker''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key</td>
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<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>Enter a useful descriptive name for each '''Track Trigger''' - the name will be needed for session rules and driver commands. Many creators base the name on the location (e.g. "Maintown Approach North")
<td>'''Track Markers''' used for '''Driver Commands''', '''Navigation Points''' or other session operations '''MUST''' be given unique names.</td>
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===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===
===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===


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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to activate or complete its operation. The default value is '''20m'''.</td>
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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to complete certain driver commands such as '''Drive To Trackmark''' or to activate any '''Navigation Point''' attached to the marker. The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.</td>
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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the '''Track Trigger'''. This sets how close a consist has to approach to trigger its "event". The smaller the radius the closer it must approach. In the image shown below, the approaching vehicle will activate the '''Track Trigger''' when it is 20m away from it.</td>
<td>In the image shown below, the approaching vehicle will "reach" the '''Track Marker''' when it is 20m away from it.</td>
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<td width=480>[[image:TriggerRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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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 Trigger''':-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a '''Track Marker''':-</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> on the [[image:GreenDot10x10.png|link=]] '''Green Dot''' next to the '''Track Trigger'''</span>.
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span></span> on the [[image:GreenDot10x10.png|link=]] '''Green Dot''' next to the '''Track Marker'''.
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Direction_Markers|Track Direction Markers]]'''</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Markers|Track Markers]]'''</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Direction_Markers|Direction Markers]]'''</td>
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===Move it Along the Track (S20)===


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<td>Once you have set the '''Effect Radius''' of a '''Track Trigger''' it can be quickly duplicated (cloned) in '''Surveyor 2.0''' with those settings and moved to a new location. You can 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>
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Track Markers''' can be moved along the track or to other tracks.</td>
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<br>
===Move it Along the Track (S20)===
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A '''Track Trigger''' can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br>
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<td width=370>[[image:triggerMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the '''Track Trigger''':-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the '''Track Marker''':-</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<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 '''Yellow Dot''', its '''Attachment Point''', next to the '''Track Trigger''' or on the object itself (see '''Notes:''' below), to move it along the track or to another track</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 Marker''' or drag the object itself (see '''Notes:''' below), to move it along the track or to another track</td>
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<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>
<td>If you drag the object itself and not its '''Attachment Point''' then it will stay at its original height as it is moved along the track. If the track is on a grade then the object will rise above or fall below the track as it is moved. To return the object to its correct height on the track see the next section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Move the Track Marker Vertically (S20)|Move the Track Marker Vertically]]''' below.</td>
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===Move it Vertically (S20)===
===Move it Vertically (S20)===


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<td>'''Track Trigger''' can be physically placed above or below the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the '''Track Trigger'''.</td>
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Track Markers''' can be physically placed above or below the track.</td>
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<td width=370>[[image:TriggerFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td>This feature allow a marker to be placed, for example, above the track so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in height will have no effect on its operation.</td>
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<td width=310>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
<td>To move a '''Track Trigger''' vertically choose option [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''OR''' [[image:Bblue.png|link=]]:-</td>
<td>To move a '''Track Marker''' vertically choose option [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''OR''' [[image:Bblue.png|link=]]:-</td>
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<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Trigger''' to its original height then:-
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Marker''' to its original height then:-
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the '''Track Trigger''' to the track:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the '''Track Marker''' to the track:-</td>
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Track Triggers''' can be physically placed left or right of the track.</td>
<td>'''Track Markers''' can be physically placed left or right of the track.</td>
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<td>This feature allow a '''Track Trigger''' to be placed so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the trigger. A change in position left or right will have no effect on its operation.</td>
<td>This feature allow a marker to be placed so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in position left or right will have no effect on its operation.</td>
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<td width=480>[[image:TriggerFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=370>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a '''Track Trigger''' horizontally:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a '''Track Marker''' horizontally:-</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</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 it Along the Track (S20)|Move it Along the Track (S20)]]''' above.<br>
<td>Track Objects can be moved '''along''' the track using the methods shown in the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Move the Track Marker Along the Track (S20)|Move the Track 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>
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 width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.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 Trigger''' to move it left or right of the track</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 Marker''' to move it left or right of the track</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>[[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: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the '''Track Trigger''' to move it forward or back in a straight line that will ignore any curves in the track</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 Marker''' to move it forward or back in a straight line that will ignore any curves in the track</td>
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===Assign it to a New 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>
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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>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Marker''' to its original position then:-
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a '''Track Trigger''' to a layer:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the '''Track Marker''' to the track:-</td>
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<td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</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 small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</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>[[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>
<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>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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===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>
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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><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a '''Track Marker''' to a layer:-</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 colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</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>
<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>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
<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>
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
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='''Creating a Track Trigger Event'''=
<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=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS20|Skip Up]]</td>
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<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
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<td>When a consist enters the '''Effect Radius''' of a '''Track Trigger''' it will create an "event" that can be detected and responded to by some Session Rules and some Driver Commands. One such rule is the '''Trigger Check Rule''' which is added to a Session in the [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Use Session Editor|Session Editor]]'''.</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|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>
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More information on the '''Trigger Check Rule''' can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki Rules Page''' at:-<br>
* '''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Trigger_Check_Rule|Trigger Check Rule]]'''<br>
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<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
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<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
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* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Open the Session Editor:</span><br>
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<td colspan=2>To add the '''Trigger Check Rule''' to a session:-
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<td>Open the '''Surveyor Main Menu''' in '''TANE''' (shown below left) or the '''Surveyor Edit Menu''' in '''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions (shown below right)</td>
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<td>Select the option <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">&#160;Edit Session&#160;</span> from the drop down menu list</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Add the Trigger Check Rule:</span></td>
='''Track Marker Operation'''=
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<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
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The most common use for '''Track Markers''' is as destinations for driver commands or as "way points" to direct a train to a destination via one or more intermediate places. They can also be used as the targets for Navigation Points and coupling operations.<br>
=='''Driver Navigation Commands'''==
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<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
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* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
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<td>In the '''Edit Session''' window (shown below left) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">&#160;Add&#160;</span> button</td>
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<td>In the Rule Selection window (shown below right):-
<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
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<td>Scroll down the list to select the '''Trigger Check''' rule, and</td>
<td>'''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Drive Via Trackmark''' commands will '''NOT''' force the AI to find an alternative clear path to the '''Track Marker''' if the shortest path is blocked</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon</td>
<td>'''Navigate To Trackmark''' and '''Navigate Via Trackmark''' commands will force the AI to find an alternative clear path to the '''Track Marker''' if the shortest path is blocked. '''The path chosen may not be ''prototypical'''''</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Drive To Trackmark</span><br>
Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to the designated '''Track Marker'''. '''The AI will noticeably slow the train as it approaches the Track Mark'''. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will '''NOT''' attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the '''Track Marker'''. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
 
This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
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<td colspan=2><br>This will add the '''Trigger Check Rule''' to the session.</td>
<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Drive Via Trackmark</span><br>
Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and '''through''' the designated '''Track Marker'''. If there are no further navigation commands (e.g. '''Drive To''', etc) then the AI '''will halt the train after passing the Track Mark'''. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the '''Track Marker''' to the next '''Track Marker''' or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will '''NOT''' attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the '''Track Marker'''. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
 
This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Navigate To Trackmark</span><br>
Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to the designated '''Track Marker'''. '''The AI will noticeably slow the train as it approaches the Track Mark'''. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the '''Track Marker'''. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>


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This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Open the '''Trigger Check Rule''' Properties:</span>
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<td>With the '''Trigger Check Rule''' highlighted (shown below) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">&#160;Edit&#160;</span> button. This will open the rule properties window
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Navigate Via Trackmark</span><br>
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Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and '''through''' the designated '''Track Marker'''. If there are no further navigation commands (e.g. '''Navigate To''', etc) then the AI '''will halt the train after passing the Track Mark'''. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the '''Track Marker''' to the next '''Track Marker''' or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the '''Track Marker'''. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
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This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
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=='''Navigation Points'''==
 
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Configure the Rule:</span><br>
<td>Navigation Points can be attached to '''Track Markers''' to provide users with session instructions.</td>
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<td colspan=2>For this example we will leave all settings unchanged and simply identify the '''Track Trigger''' to be used.<br>
In the '''Trigger Properties Window''' (shown below):-</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Add Trigger</span>''''' link</td>
<td>Information on navigation points can be found at:-<br>
* '''[[How_to_Use_Navigation_Point_Rules|How to Use Navigation Points]]
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=='''Coupling Operations'''==
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<td>An AI controlled train can be issued with a driver command to couple with the consist located at a specified '''Track Marker'''.</td>
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<td>The AI driver moves the train (or just the locomotive if it is by itself) to couple with the wagon that is closest to a specified '''Track Marker'''. More information on this command can be found at [[image:PageLink2.PNG|link=]] '''[[Driver_Commands_List#Couple_At_Trackmark|Couple At Trackmark]]'''<br><br>
 
This command must be downloaded from the DLS and installed in '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
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<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
More information on the settings and options in this rule can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki Rules Page''' at:-<br>
* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
* '''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Trigger_Check_Rule|Trigger Check Rule]]'''<br>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Select the Track Trigger:</span><br>
The '''Trigger Selection Window''' will open and list all the '''Track Triggers''' in your Route.
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<td>Select the '''Track Trigger''' you have just added</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon at the bottom of the selection window</td>
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<td colspan=2>[[image:TriggerList.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td>Once the '''Track Trigger''' has been added to the rule, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon in the '''Trigger Check''' properties window to accept the change and close the Session Editor.</td>
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='''Adding an Instruction to the Trigger Event'''=
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<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skipConfigure|Skip Down]]</td>
<td width=50>&#160;</td> <!-- Skip Up -->
<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepCreating|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepAlternatives|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
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=='''Adding a Child Rule'''==
To test your '''Trigger Event''' you will need to add some '''Session Rules'''.
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Add A Message Popup Rule:</span>
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<td>When you are back in the '''Session Editor''' window:-
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<td>Make sure that the new '''Trigger Check Rule''' is selected (highlighted)</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="color: white; background-color: black; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">&#160;Add&#160;</span> button to add another new rule</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>Scroll down the rule selection window to find and select the '''Message Popup''' rule</td>
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<td colspan=2>[[image:TriggerAddMesPopup.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td colspan=2>The '''Message Popup Rule''' should now appear directly below the '''Trigger Check''' rule. It will display a red cross because it has not yet been configured.
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Indent the Popup Message Rule:</span><br>
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<td>The '''Message Popup Rule''' has to be ''indented'' so that it becomes a '''Child''' of the '''Trigger Check Rule''' and is controlled by that rule.<br>
[[image:SessionRuleIndent.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td>With the '''Message Popup Rule''' highlighted <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''''Indent''''' (''right arrow'') button. This should indent the '''Message Popup''' rule one level inwards (as shown below).
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The '''Message Popup Rule''' is now a '''Child Rule''' of the '''Trigger Check Rule''' and will only be executed ''after'' the '''Track Trigger''' has been activated by a train.</td>
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=='''Configuring the Message and Testing'''==
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More information on this rule can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at:-<br>
* '''[[How to Use Message Popup Rule]]'''<br>
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<td>'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Directional_Trigger_Check_Rule|Directional Trigger Check Rule]]''' - identical to the '''Trigger Check Rule''' but adds the ability to test the train direction. Requires the use of a special '''Directional Trigger'''. For an example of its use see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How to Control Signals in Sessions|Controlling Signals in Sessions]]'''</td>
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<td>'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Trackside_Check_Rule|Trackside Check Rule]]''' - very similar to the '''Trigger Check Rule''' but provides some different options</td>
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<td>'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Multiple Resource Check Rule|Multiple Resource Check Rule]]''' - monitors and acts on changes in multiple industry or multiple wagon resource (commodity) levels</td>
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<td>'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Resource Verify Rule (fixed)|Resource Verify Rule]]''' - monitors and acts on changes in a single industry or wagon resource (commodity) level</td>
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* '''[[How to Use Track Direction Markers]]'''
* '''[[How to Use Track Direction Markers]]'''
* '''[[How to Use Track Markers]]'''
* '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers]]'''
* '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers]]'''
* '''[[How to Use Track Triggers]]'''
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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 Markers in T:ANE, TRS19, TRS22 and Trainz Plus.


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Track Markers are red coloured track objects that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor
They are used as destinations or waypoints for AI driver commands
They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains
The direction that the markers point has absolutely NO EFFECT on their operation


What are Track Markers?

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


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

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


The answer to this question could be important if you are creating two or more sessions for the same route.


Notes:

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


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


Adding a Track Marker

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Notes:

A Track Marker has two important properties:-

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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 its Effect Radius (the red "wings" shown in the image below, the radius value is shown below the Track Marker name). This controls how closely an AI train has to approach the marker (smaller radius = closer to the Track Marker)
The direction that a Track Marker is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation


In Surveyor Classic (S10)

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Adding a Track Marker (S10)

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


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Steps: To add a Track Marker:-
Open the Tracks Tool Flyout or press the  F4  key
Left Click on the Trackmark button or press the  V  key
Left Click the item named Track Marker in the asset list
Left Click the  +  Add button - it may already be selected - or press the  A  key
Left Click on the track location where the Track Marker is to be placed
If necessary, you can adjust the position of the Track Marker by dragging it along the track using the Move tool


Avoid placing a Track Marker on a junction. You could accidentally place the marker on the wrong junction branch which could result in AI trains being directed along the wrong path


Immediately after the Track Marker has been placed its properties window will appear. You can:-
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Enter a useful name for each Track Marker - the name will be needed for driver commands and session rules. Many creators base the name on the location (e.g. "Maintown Track 1 North")


Change its Direction (S10)

The direction the marker is pointing has no effect on its operation.


If you need to change the direction of a Track Marker then:-
Steps: To Reverse the Direction of a Track Marker:-
In the Track Tools Flyout (the  F4  key) select Trackmark Mode (the  V  key)
Then select the Rotate Trackmark Tool (the  R  key)
 Left Click  on the Track Marker
 


Set its Effect Radius (S10)

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


The 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  Set its Effect Radius (S20) section below.


At the bottom of the Track Tools flyout menu is an Advanced button. Left Click this button to open the advanced tools.


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



Other Track Objects that have an Effect Radius include:-
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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 Marker Effect Radius:-
In the Track Tools flyout, Left Click 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
Options: Choose one of:-
To copy the Effect Radius of an existing Track Marker
Left Click the Get Effect Radius icon
Left Click on the Track Marker whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)
To apply the new value see option below
To manually alter the Effect Radius value
Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box
To apply the new value see option below
To apply a value in the Effect Radius Value text box (from methods , or ) to another Track Marker
Left Click the Copy Radius Value icon
Left Click on the Track Marker that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)
To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
Left Click the Adjust Effect Radius button
Select the Track Marker
Left Click and Drag Forward (to increase the value) or Backward (to reduce the value)
The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Track Marker as the mouse moves (but only one Track Marker at a time)


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


In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

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Surveyor 2.0 is only available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum


Adding a Track Marker (S20)

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


Steps: To add a Track Marker:-
In the Filter Palette either:-
Left Click on the Track Objects icon

OR
Left Click on the Content Drop Down Box


Then select Track Objects

 Shortcut  If you already have a Track Marker placed in your route then:-
move the tool pointer over the existing track marker object and hold down the  Alt  key. The object name will appear in a ToolTip attached to the pointer
while holding down the  Alt  key Left Click on the track marker to identify it in the Assets Palette and to select the Placement Tool. Release the key.
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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 "mark" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box


Both pallets shown docked


This will list all the Track Objects containing the text "mark" in their names or descriptions.
Left Click on the item name Track Marker - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.


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

When you select any asset in the Assets Palette list it will automatically select the Placement Tool so the next Left Click in your Trainz World will add that asset to your Trainz World

Place the Track Marker on the track.

Add trackmark
Steps: To add a Track 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 Marker
Once placed a Track Marker can be easily moved if needed.


Avoid placing a Track Marker on a junction. You could accidentally place the marker on the wrong junction branch which could result in AI trains being directed along the wrong path


Notes:

To delete a Track Marker (or any asset):-

Steps:
select either the:-
Free Move Tool (or press  S ) OR
Fine Adjustment Tool (or press  D )
Left Click on the Track Marker
press the  Delete  key


Once you have added a Track Marker and set any of its properties (Name and Effect Radius - see the following sections) it can be quickly duplicated (Cloned) in Surveyor 2.0 with those settings 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 Direction (S20)

The direction a Track Marker is pointing has no effect on its operation.


If you need to rotate a Track Marker to face the opposite direction then:-
Steps: to reverse the direction of a Track Marker:-
select the Track Marker then Left Click on its  Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key)
from the popup menu select the  Rotate Trackside  option


Change its Name (S20)

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


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

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


Track Markers used for Driver Commands, Navigation Points or other session operations MUST be given unique names.


Set its Effect Radius (S20)

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


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


In the image shown below, the approaching vehicle will "reach" the Track Marker when it is 20m away from it.
Steps: To adjust the effect radius of a Track Marker:-
Left Click and Drag on the Green Dot next to the Track Marker.
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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  Priority Markers


Move it Along the Track (S20)

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


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


Notes:

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Move it Vertically (S20)

Track Markers can be physically placed above or below the track.
This feature allow a marker to be placed, for example, above the track so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in height will have no effect on its operation.
Steps: To move a Track Marker vertically 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 Marker to its original height then:-
Steps: To correctly reattach the Track Marker to the track:-
select the object and open (Left Click on) its  Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key)
from the popup menu select  Reattach to Track 


Move it Horizontally (S20)

Track Markers can be physically placed left or right of the track.
This feature allow a marker to be placed so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in position left or right will have no effect on its operation.
Steps: To move a Track Marker horizontally:-
Track Objects can be moved along the track using the methods shown in the section  Move the Track Marker Along the Track above.
The two methods described below only work if the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool - the  D  key - is selected.
Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Red  Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Track Marker to move it left or right of the track
Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Green  Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Track Marker to move it forward or back in a straight line that will ignore any curves in the track


If you need to return the Track Marker to its original position then:-
Steps: To correctly reattach the Track Marker to the track:-
select the object and open (Left Click on) its  Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key)
from the popup menu select  Reattach to Track 


Assign it to Another Layer (S20)

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

Track Marker Operation

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

Driver Navigation Commands

Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-


Notes:

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


Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Drive To Trackmark

Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to the designated Track Marker. The AI will noticeably slow the train as it approaches the Track Mark. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will NOT attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Marker. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.

This command is built in to Trainz

Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Drive Via Trackmark

Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and through the designated Track Marker. If there are no further navigation commands (e.g. Drive To, etc) then the AI will halt the train after passing the Track Mark. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the Track Marker to the next Track Marker or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will NOT attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Marker. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.

This command is built in to Trainz

Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Navigate To Trackmark

Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to the designated Track Marker. The AI will noticeably slow the train as it approaches the Track Mark. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Marker. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.

This command is built in to Trainz

Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Navigate Via Trackmark

Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and through the designated Track Marker. If there are no further navigation commands (e.g. Navigate To, etc) then the AI will halt the train after passing the Track Mark. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the Track Marker to the next Track Marker or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Marker. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.

This command is built in to Trainz

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


Information on navigation points can be found at:-


Coupling Operations

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


Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 The AI driver moves the train (or just the locomotive if it is by itself) to couple with the wagon that is closest to a specified Track Marker. More information on this command can be found at Couple At Trackmark

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

Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-


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