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<td><span style="font-size: 15px;">The information in this Wiki Page describes how to install, configure and use '''Track Priority 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 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>'''Track Priority Markers''' are purple coloured track 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 only work on AI controlled trains. They have '''NO EFFECT''' on manually controlled trains</td>
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<td>They are used with '''Priority Levels''' that are also assigned to each train</td>
<td>They are used as '''destinations''' or '''waypoints''' for '''AI''' driver commands</td>
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<td>They direct '''specific''' trains (those with a matching '''Priority Level''') under '''AI''' control through the track section where they are placed</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 it points has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation</td>
<td>The '''direction''' that they point has '''NO EFFECT''' on their operation</td>
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<td>They can be placed in a '''Route''' or in a '''Session'''</td>
<td>They can be placed in a '''Route''' or in a '''Session'''</td>
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<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' are track markers that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''</td>
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<td>They match the '''Priority Level''' assigned to AI consists with the level assigned to the marker on the track to decide if the consist is allowed to use that section of track</td>
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<td>'''Priority Levels''' have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific AI trains to force them through selected sections of track (the sections are defined as the track between consecutive junctions, industries or crossings)</td>
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<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' are used to assign different levels of '''Priority''' to track sections. Trains under AI control that have:-
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<td>the same '''Priority Level''' to the track will, under normal conditions'''&#8225;''', be directed along that track reardless of its actual length</td>
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<td>a different '''Priority Level''' to the track will, under normal conditions'''&#8225;''', follow the normal rules for deciding which is the shortest path to take which may result in that track being selected anyway</td>
<td>within '''Sections''' to jump to the next or previous '''Sub-section'''<br>
e.g. '''3.1.1''' to '''3.1.2''' to '''3.1.3''', etc</td>
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<td colspan=2>'''&#8225;''' assuming that there are no conflicting driver commands or movements</td>
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<td>'''Internal link''' to another section within this document</td>
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<td>A better way of thinking about the meaning of '''Priority''' is to use the word '''Preference''' instead of "Priority". '''Preference''' indicates a '''choice''' between different paths while '''Priority''' is often mistakenly taken to mean importance</td>
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When an AI controlled train is plotting a path to its next destination, it will always select '''the shortest available path'''. A '''Track Priority Marker''' with the same '''Priority Level''' as the train basically "fools" the AI into accepting that its path '''<u>IS</u>''' the shortest even when it is not.<br>
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The '''Priority Level''' is set for all the track segments...</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>'''Starting at any one of:-'''</td>
<td colspan=2>'''Track Markers''' are the targets for:-</td>
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<td>a '''Junction'''</td>
<td>destinations using '''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Navigate To Trackmark''' driver commands</td>
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<td>an '''Industry Owned Track'''</td>
<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>
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<td>the next '''Industry Owned Track'''</td>
<td>hold '''Navigation Points'''</td>
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<td>set locations for '''Coupling''' operations</td>
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<td colspan=3>'''For Example:''' a '''Track Priority Marker''' placed on the track between a junction on one side and an industry track on the other side will set the '''Priority Level''' for '''ALL''' the track segments between the two, not just the one it is attached to.</td>
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<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' can be placed in a '''Route''' or in a '''Session'''</td>
<td>'''Track Markers''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td>
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<td>Placing '''Track Priority 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>
<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 '''Track Priority 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 Priority Markers''' in each '''Session'''.
<td>Placing '''Track Markers''' in a '''Session layer''' will save them with the current '''Session''' and they will only be available in that particular '''Session'''. This can be useful if two or more '''Sessions''' are being created and you want to use different '''Track Markers''' (destinations and waypoints) in each '''Session'''.
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<td>Information on '''Route Layers''' and '''Session Layers''' can be found at:-<br>
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
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When an '''AI controlled train''' is planning a path to its next destination, it will normally look for the shortest possible route. If one of the possible paths contains a '''Track Priority Marker''' with the same '''Priority Level''' as the train, then it will accept that path as the shortest possible '''Priority Path''' even if it is actually longer than other paths.</td>
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<td colspan=2>'''Starting at any one of:-'''</td>
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 Marker''', and</td>
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<td>an '''Industry Owned Track'''</td>
<td>its '''Effect Radius''' (the red "wings" shown in the image below, the radius value is shown below the '''Track Marker''' name). This controls how closely a consist (AI or manually controlled) has to approach the marker to activate it (smaller radius = closer to the marker)</td>
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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>
<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>The '''Surveyor Classic''' interface used here is the one found in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22PE'''. There are some differences from the '''Surveyor Classic''' interface found in older versions of '''Trainz'''.</td>
<td>Information on '''Route Layers''' and '''Session Layers''' can be found at:-<br>
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
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<td>'''Track Markers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. They can be moved along the track and moved to other tracks.</td>
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A '''Track Priority Marker''' has just one important property:-
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=='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''==
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<td colspan=4><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-</span></td>
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<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 colspan=2>Open the '''Tracks Tool''' Flyout (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Trackmark Mode''' button (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
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<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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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' object shown in the asset list</td>
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===Adding a Track Priority Marker (S10)===
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<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. They can be moved along the track and to other tracks.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Track Priority Marker''':-</td>
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<td colspan=2>Open the '''Tracks Tool''' Flyout (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Trackmark Mode''' button (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker''' object shown in the asset list</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the track location where the '''Track Priority Marker''' is to be placed
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the track location where the '''Track Marker''' is to be placed
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<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Priority Marker''' on a junction. You could accidentally place it on the wrong junction branch which means that it may have '''NO EFFECT''' on the targetted train if it is directed to the other branch</td>
<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Marker''' on a junction. You could accidentally place the '''Track Marker''' on the wrong junction branch which means that it will cause problems if the targetted train is directed to the other branch</td>
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<td colspan=2>This will place the '''Track Priority Marker''' on the track and open its '''Properties Window'''. It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active '''Layer'''.</td>
<td colspan=2>This will place the '''Track Marker''' on the track and open its '''Properties Window''' (shown below). It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active '''Layer'''.</td>
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<td>You can edit its '''Name'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This does NOT affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Name and Layers (S10)|Set its Name and Layers (S10)]]''' below.</td>
<td>You can edit its '''Name'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Name and Layers (S10)|Set its Name and Layers (S10)]]''' below.</td>
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<td width=500>You can change its '''Layer''' and/or '''Bound Layer'''. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Name and Layers (S10)|Set its Name and Layers (S10)]]''' below.</td>
<td width=500>You can change its '''Layer''' and/or '''Bound Layer'''. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Name and Layers (S10)|Set its Name and Layers (S10)]]''' below.</td>
<td bgcolor="Aquamarine">Information on the '''Layer''' and the '''Bound Layer''' settings can be found at:-<br>
<td bgcolor="Aquamarine">Information on the '''Layer''' and the '''Bound Layer''' settings can be found at:-<br>
[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How to Use Layers]]'''..</td>
[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How to Use Layers]]'''.</td>
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<td>You can edit its '''Priority Level'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Priority Level (S10)|Set its Priority Level (S10)]]''' below.</td>
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<td>You can adjust its '''Effect Radius'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This does NOT affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Effect Radius (S10)|Set its Effect Radius (S10)]]''' below.</td>
<td>You can adjust its '''Effect Radius'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Effect Radius (S10)|Set its Effect Radius (S10)]]''' below.</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Deleting a Track Priority Marker</span><br>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Deleting a Track Marker</span><br>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To delete a Track Priority Marker:-</span></td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Delete a Track Marker:-</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the [[image:DeleteIcon.png|link=]] '''Delete Trackmark Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key).</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker''' to be deleted.</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' to be deleted.</td>
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<td>The name of a '''Track Priority Marker''' is only important if you need to locate it in the route.</td>
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<td>The '''Layer''' it is assigned to will decide if will be saved in a '''Route''' or in a '''Session'''</td>
<td>The '''Layer''' it is assigned to will decide if it will be saved in a '''Route''' or in a '''Session'''</td>
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<td colspan=2>The '''Name''' and '''Layer Settings''' for a '''Track Priority Marker''' are in its '''Properties Window'''.</td>
<td colspan=2>The '''Name''' and '''Layer Settings''' for a '''Track Marker''' are in its '''Properties Window'''.</td>
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<td>The '''Properties Window''' will open as soon as a new '''Track Priority Marker''' has been added to a track segment.</td>
<td>The '''Properties Window''' will open as soon as a new '''Track Marker''' has been added to a track segment.</td>
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<td>To open the '''Properties Window''' for an existing '''Track Priority Marker''':-</td>
<td>To open the '''Properties Window''' for an existing '''Track Marker''':-</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To Open the '''Properties Window''' for an existing '''Track Priority Marker''':-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps To Open the Properties Window For an Existing Track Marker:-:</span></td>
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<td colspan=2>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
<td colspan=2>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key).</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker''' to open its '''Properties Window'''.</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' to open its '''Properties Window'''.</td>
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<td>'''Track Markers''' are used in '''Driver Commands''' and '''Session Rules''' so they '''<u>MUST</u>''' be given unique names.</td>
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<td>To change the '''Track Priority Marker''' name <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the name text entry box, delete the current name and enter a new name '''BUT''' its name has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.
<td>To change the '''Track Marker''' name <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the name text entry box, delete the current name and enter a new name.
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<td>Use a name for the marker that will make it easy to remember and locate.</td>
<td>Use a simple but recognisable name for the '''Track Marker'''. It will help locate it in the '''Route''' or '''Session''' and make it easy to remember when used in '''Session Rules''' and '''Driver Commands'''.</td>
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<td>The '''Priority Level''' is the '''ONLY''' important property of a '''Track Priority Marker'''. Its possible values are '''1''', '''2''' and '''3'''.</td>
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<td>A '''Track Priority Marker''' sets the <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;">&#160;Preferred Path&#160;</span> for AI controlled trains that have the same '''Priority Level''' (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160; '''[[#stepModifying|Modifying Train Priority Levels]]''' below). It has '''NO EFFECT''' on manually controlled trains or on AI controlled trains with a different '''Priority Level'''.</td>
<td>If you need to change the direction of a '''Track Marker''' then:-
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<td>a '''Junction'''</td>
<td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
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<td>an '''Industry Owned Track'''</td>
<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>a '''Crossing'''</td>
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<td>the next '''Junction'''</td>
<td width=385 valign="top">[[image:TracksTrackmarkMode_S10.png|link=]]&#160;[[image:TracksTrackmarkModeRotate_S10.png|link=]]</td>
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<td>the next '''Industry Owned Track'''</td>
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<td>the next '''Crossing'''</td>
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<td colspan=3>'''For Example:''' a '''Track Priority Marker''' placed on the track between a junction on one side and an industry track on the other side will set the '''Priority Level''' for '''ALL''' the track segments between the two.</td>
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<td>'''Track Markers''' can be dragged along the track and moved to other tracks.</td>
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<td colspan=3><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set its '''Priority Level''':-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move a Track Marker to a New Position or to Another Track:-</span></td>
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<td>Open the '''Tracks Tool''' Flyout or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key</td>
<td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
<td rowspan=2 width=220>[[image:TracksTrackmarkMode_S10.png|link=]]</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Trackmark Mode''' icon or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key</td>
<td>Then select the '''Move Trackmark Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;M&#160;</span> key)</td>
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<td>At the bottom of the Flyout <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Properties''' button  (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">?</span> icon) or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;P&#160;</span> key.</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' to its new position.<br>
<td>[[image:TrackToolEditProperties_S10.png|link=]]</td>
It will follow track curves and height changes as it moves.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Track Priority Marker'''. This will open up its '''Properties''' window.
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<td>If the '''Script Properties''' section is closed as shown left, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on its arrowhead icon.</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''<u>Priority 0</u>''' link (instead of '''0''' it may show '''1''', '''2''' or '''3''').<br>
<span style="background-color: yellow;">&#160;'''Note:''' In the latest versions of '''Trainz''' this will open the '''Priority Selection''' window (shown below). In older versions each click on the current '''Priority Level''' number will cycle through the '''Priority Level''' numbers.</span><br><br>
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<td width=110 rowspan=3>[[image:PrioritymarkLevels_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td>In the latest versions of '''Trainz''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on a '''Priority Level''' ('''1''', '''2''' or '''3''').</td>
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<td>To complete the task <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> at the bottom of the window either on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the selection or on the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] icon to cancel the selection.</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> or on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Cancel&#160;</span> button to close the '''Properties''' window.</td>
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<td width=385 valign="top">[[image:TracksTrackmarkMode_S10.png|link=]]&#160;[[image:TracksTrackmarkModeMove_S10.png|link=]]</td>
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<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>
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===Change its Direction (S10)===
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===Set its Effect Radius (S10)===
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
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<td>The direction a '''Track Priority Marker''' is pointing has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</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>If you need to change the direction of a '''Track Priority Marker''' then:-
<td>The '''Effect Radius''' controls for a '''Track Marker''' are in the '''Tools Menu Advanced Window'''.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To Reverse the Direction of a '''Track Priority Marker''':-</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 width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</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;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
<td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
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<td>Then select the '''Rotate Trackmark Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;R&#160;</span> key)</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Advanced&#160;</span> label at the bottom of the '''Track Tools Flyout'''.<br>
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This will open the '''Advanced Tools Window''' (shown below).</td>
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<td width=185>[[image:TracksTrackmarkAdvanced_S10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker'''</td>
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===Move it Along the Track (S10)===
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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>
<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' can be dragged along the track and moved to other tracks.</td>
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<td>If you need to move a '''Track Priority Marker''' then:-
<td width=400>[[image:TrackMarkRadiusTools.png|link=]]
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a '''Track Priority Marker''' to a new position or to another track:-</td>
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
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<td>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:-
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<td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td>
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<td>Then select the '''Move Trackmark Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;M&#160;</span> key)</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Direction_Markers|Track Direction Markers]]'''</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker''' to its new position.<br>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Priority_Markers|Track Priority Markers]]'''</td>
It will follow track curves and height changes as it moves.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Set a Track Marker Effect Radius:-</span></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>
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<td colspan=2>In the '''Advanced Tools'''  popout (see '''Steps''' above) you will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the '''Effect Radius'''</td>
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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the '''Track Priority Marker'''.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> Choose one of:-</td>
<td>Its default value is '''20m'''. Changing it has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td>
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<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Track Marker'''
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<td>Changing the '''Effect Radius''' of a '''Track Priority Marker''' has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Get Effect Radius''' icon</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track 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>The '''Effect Radius''' controls for a '''Track Priority Marker''' are in the '''Tools Menu Advanced Window'''.</td>
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<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To Open the '''Advanced Tools Window''':-</td>
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<td>In the '''Track Tools Flyout''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key) select '''Trackmark Mode''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key)</td>
<td>Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Advanced&#160;</span> label at the bottom of the '''Track Tools Flyout'''.<br>
This will open the '''Advanced Tools Window''' (shown below).</td>
<td width=185>[[image:TracksTrackmarkAdvanced_S10.png|link=]]</td>
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<td>To apply a value in the '''Effect Radius Value''' text box (from methods [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Dblue.png|link=]]) to another '''Track Marker'''
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<td>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:-
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Copy Radius Value''' icon</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Markers|Track Markers]]'''</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td>
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Direction_Markers|Track Direction Markers]]'''</td>
<td>To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
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<td>Select the '''Track Marker'''</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' (to increase the value) or '''Backward''' (to reduce the value)</td>
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<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 colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a '''Track Priority Marker''' Effect Radius:-</td>
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<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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<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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=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
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<td>'''Surveyor 2.0''' (or '''S20''') is the latest '''Surveyor''' interface and is supplied with '''TRS22PE''' and '''Trainz Plus'''.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> Choose one of:-</td>
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===Adding a Track Marker (S20)===
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Track Priority Marker''':-
<td>'''Track Markers''' are destinations and waypoints for '''Driver Commands''' and placeholders for '''Navigation Points'''.</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Get Effect Radius''' icon</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</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>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
<td>'''Track Markers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. The '''Track Marker''' object can be moved along the track and off the track (left, right, above, below) but its '''attachment point''' is always connected to a track segment.</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-</span></td>
<td>To manually alter the '''Effect Radius''' value
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Filter Palette''' either:-</td>
<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
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<td>To apply a value in the '''Effect Radius Value''' text box (from methods [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Dblue.png|link=]]) to another '''Track Priority Marker'''
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<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Objects''' icon<br>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Copy Radius Value''' icon</td>
[[image:FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected_S20.png|link=]]
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<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Content Drop Down Box'''<br>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td>
[[image:FilterPaletteNoIconSelected_S20.png|link=]]<br>
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
[[image:FilterSelectTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]]
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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 Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: Using the Eyedropper Tool to Select a Track Marker:-</span></td>
<td>Select the '''Track Priority Marker'''</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' (to increase the value) or '''Backward''' (to reduce the setting)</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:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected '''Track Priority Marker''' as the mouse moves (but only one '''Track Priority Marker''' at a time)</td>
<td>while holding down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the track marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
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<td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
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<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td width=22>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>Once you have an '''Effect Radius''' entered in the setting box, you can apply it to any number of '''Track Priority Markers''' by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
<td width=374><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
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=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
If the '''Filter Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette''' are not shown on the screen, then:-
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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>'''Surveyor 2.0''' (or '''S20''') is the latest '''Surveyor''' interface and is supplied with '''TRS22PE''' and '''Trainz Plus'''.</td>
<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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===Adding a Track Priority Marker (S20)===
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<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' are '''Track Objects''' and have to be attached to a track segment. The '''Track Priority Marker''' 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>
<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td>
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<td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td>
<td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td>
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<td>if any required palette does not have a tick next to its name then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the name of the palette or on the empty [[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]] box next to its name. This will add a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] and make the palette visible</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Filter Palette''' 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;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Objects''' icon<br>
[[image:FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected_S20.png|link=]]
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There is a '''Trainz Wiki Page''' specifically covering the '''S20 Palettes''' at<br>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]'''
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<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Content Drop Down Box'''<br>
[[image:FilterPaletteNoIconSelected_S20.png|link=]]<br>
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
[[image:FilterSelectTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]]
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[[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:FilterPaletteSearchMark_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</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 Priority Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "mark" in their names or descriptions.</td>
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<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
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<td>move the tool pointer over the existing '''Track Priority 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>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the item name '''Track Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br>
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[[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;">&#160;Double Left Click&#160;</span> on the name to bring up its image and description.<br>
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<td>while holding down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker''' to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
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<td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>When you select any '''Track Object''' asset in the '''Assets Palette''' list it will automatically select the '''Placement Tool''' so the next <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on a track will add that asset to the track.</td>
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[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Track Marker''' on the track.
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<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add trackmark]]
<td width=374><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
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If the '''Filter Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette''' are not shown on the screen, then:-
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<td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Deleting a Track Marker</span><br>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To display palettes:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps To Delete a Track Marker:-</span></td>
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<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[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>
<td>select either the:-
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<td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Free Move Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span> key) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td>
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<td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td>
<td>the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)</td>
<td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>if any required palette does not have a tick next to its name then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the name of the palette or on the empty [[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]] box next to its name. This will add a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] and make the palette visible</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Marker''' to be deleted</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key</td>
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There is a '''Trainz Wiki Page''' specifically covering the '''S20 Palettes''' at<br>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]'''
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[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "priority" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br>
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<td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchPriority_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-</span></td>
<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "priority" in their names or descriptions.</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the item name '''AI Routing Priority Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset but in this case there is only a single match for the search.<br>
<td>If, for some reason, the '''Placement Tool''' has not been selected then:-<br>
If you are not sure about an asset then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Double Left Click&#160;</span> on the name to bring up its image and description.<br>
<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the [[image:S20_PlacementToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Placement&#160;Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key).</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Track Marker'''.
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<td>When you select any '''Track Object''' asset in the '''Assets Palette''' list it will automatically select the '''Placement Tool''' so the next <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on a track will add that asset to your '''Trainz World'''</td>
<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Marker''' on a junction. You could accidentally place the '''Track Marker''' on the wrong junction branch which means that could cause problems if the targetted train is directed to the other branch.</td>
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<td colspan=2>This will place the '''Track Marker''' on the track. It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active '''Layer'''.</td>
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
<td>You can edit its '''Name'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Change its Name (S20)|Change its Name (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Track Priority Marker''' on the track.<br>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes: Deleting a Track Priority Marker</span><br>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To delete a '''Track Priority Marker''':-</td>
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<td>select either the:-
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<td>[[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Free Move Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span> key) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
<td width=300>You can open its '''Layer''' and/or its '''Binding Layer''' and select new layers. See the section<br>
[[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Assign it to Another Layer (S20)|Assign it to Another Layer (S20)]]''' below.</td>
<td bgcolor="Aquamarine">See [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How to Use Layers]]''' for information on the '''Layer''' and '''Binding Layer''' settings.</td>
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<td>the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)</td>
<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
Switching an objects '''Layer''' between a '''Route Layer''' and a '''Session Layer''' will change where it is saved (in the '''Route''' or the '''Session''').</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Track Priority Marker''' to be deleted</td>
<td>You can reverse the direction it points. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This does NOT affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Change its Direction (S20)|Change its Direction (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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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 moving it to another track. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Move it Along the Track (S20)|Move it Along the Track (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
<td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key</td>
<td>You can adjust its '''Effect Radius'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Effect Radius (S20)|Set its Effect Radius (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Track Priority Marker''':-</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
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<td>If, for some reason, the '''Placement Tool''' has not been selected then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Placement Tool''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key.</td>
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<td>Once you have added a '''Track Marker''' and set its properties it can be quickly duplicated ('''Cloned''') in '''Surveyor 2.0''' with those properties and moved to a new location. You can then easily edit the name and properties of the clone at the new location. See [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_S20_Tools#Cloning_Objects|How to Use S20 Tools - Cloning Objects]]''' for the details.</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Track Priority Marker'''.
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<td>Avoid placing a '''Track Priority 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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===Change its Name (S20)===
 
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<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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<td colspan=2>This will place the '''Track Priority Marker''' on the track. It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active '''Layer'''.</td>
<td>'''Track Markers''' can be renamed to give them a more recognisable identity (e.g. ""East Branch Down" instead of "Trackmark 4606").</td>
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkName_S20.png|link=]]</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=]]&#160;'''[[#Change its Name (S20)|Change its Name (S20)]]'''.</td>
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<td width=300>You can open its '''Layer''' and/or its '''Binding Layer''' and select new layers. See the section<br>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Change the Name of a Track Marker:-</span></td>
[[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Assign it to Another Layer (S20)|Assign it to Another Layer (S20)]]''' below.</td>
<td bgcolor="Aquamarine">See [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How to Use Layers]]''' for information on the '''Layer''' and '''Binding Layer''' settings.</td>
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<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
<td>using either the [[image:S20_FreeMoveToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Free Move Tool''' or the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on) the '''Track Marker''' to be renamed</td>
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:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>You can edit its '''Priority Level'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This <span style="color: red;">WILL</span> affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Priority Level (S20)|Set its Priority Level (S20)]]''' below.</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;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> in the '''Name:''' entry box. Enter a name for the '''Track Marker''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key.
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<td>Use a simple but recognisable name for the '''Track Marker'''. It will help locate it in the '''Route''' or '''Session''' and make it easy to remember when used in '''Session Rules''' and '''Driver Commands'''.</td>
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<td>You can reverse the direction it points. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This does NOT affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Change its Direction (S20)|Change its Direction (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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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=]]&#160;'''[[#Move it Along the Track (S20)|Move it Along the Track (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=|10px]]</td>
<td>You can adjust its '''Effect Radius'''. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">This does NOT affect its operation</span>. See the section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[#Set its Effect Radius (S20)|Set its Effect Radius (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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<td>'''Track Markers''' used for '''Driver Commands''' and '''Session Rules''' '''<u>MUST</u>''' be given unique names.</td>
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<td>Once you have added a '''Track Priority Marker''' and set its properties it can be quickly duplicated ('''Cloned''') in '''Surveyor 2.0''' with those properties and moved to a new location. You can then easily edit the name and properties of the clone at the new location. See [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_S20_Tools#Cloning_Objects|How to Use S20 Tools - Cloning Objects]]''' for the details.</td>
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===Change Its Name (S20)===
===Assign it to Another Layer (S20)===


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<td>The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not used for any operational purpose.</td>
<td>The layer assigned to a marker will control where it is saved, in the '''Route''' or the '''Session'''.</td>
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<td colspan=2>The '''Info Palette''' will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.</td>
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<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<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:</span> To change the name of a Track Priority Marker:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Assign a Track Marker to a Layer:-</span></td>
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<td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</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;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on) the '''Track Priority Mark''' to be renamed</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
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<td>in the '''Info Palette''' (you may need to make this palette visible - see the '''Notes:''' for '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;1&#160;</span> above) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> in the '''Name:''' entry box. Enter a name for the '''Track Priority Marker''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key '''BUT''' its name has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td>
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<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer</td>
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<td>The '''Name''' of a '''Track Priority Marker''' will not be shown above it in '''Surveyor'''. The name will appear in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Info&#160;Palette&#160;</span> if the object is selected.</td>
<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Lock Layer&#160;</span> button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Unlock Layer&#160;</span> button</td>
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===Assign it to Another Layer (S20)===
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<td>The layer assigned to a marker will control where it is saved, in the '''Route''' or the '''Session'''.</td>
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<td colspan=2>The '''Info Palette''' will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.</td>
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<td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
[[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:</span> To assign a '''Track Priority Marker''' to a layer:-</td>
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<td>You will not be allowed to place a track object in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track</td>
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<td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</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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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer</td>
<td>Information on the '''Layer''' and the '''Binding Layer''' settings can be found at:-<br>
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* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
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<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Lock Layer&#160;</span> button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Unlock Layer&#160;</span> button</td>
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===Change its Direction (S20)===
 
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
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<td>The direction a '''Track Marker''' is pointing has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td>
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<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span>
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<td>If you need to rotate a '''Track Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:-<br>
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Reverse the Direction of a Track Marker:-</span></td>
<td>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 width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the '''Route Layer Group''' to the '''Session Layer Group''') will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)</td>
<td>select the '''Track Marker''' then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on its [[image:ContextIconTrackTrigger_S20.png|link=]]&#160;'''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>from the popup menu select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span> option</td>
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<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>Information on the '''Layer''' and the '''Binding Layer''' settings can be found at:-<br>
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
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===Change its Direction (S20)===
===Move it Along the Track (S20)===


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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>The direction that the '''Track Priority Marker''' points has '''NO''' effect on its operation.</td>
<td>Markers can be moved along the track or moved to other tracks.</td>
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<td>If you need to reverse its direction then:-</td>
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<td width=270>[[image:PrioritymarkContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=215>[[image:ContextMenuTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To reverse its direction:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move the Track Marker:-</span></td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>select the '''Track Priority Marker''' and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on its [[image:ContextIconTrackTrigger_S20.png|link=]]&#160;'''Context Menu Icon''' labelled [[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] in the diagram (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key).</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''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>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>From the popup '''Context Menu''' select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span> option</td>
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===Set its Priority Level (S20)===
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>The '''Priority Level''' is the '''ONLY''' important property of a '''Track Priority Marker'''. Its possible values are '''1''', '''2''' and '''3'''.</td>
<td width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
----</td>
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<td colspan=3>A '''Track Priority Marker''' sets the <span style="font-weight: 700; background-color: yellow;">&#160;Preferred Path&#160;</span> for AI controlled trains that have the same '''Priority Level''' (see [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]&#160; '''[[#stepModifying|Modifying Train Priority Levels]]''' below). It has '''NO EFFECT''' on manually controlled trains or on AI controlled trains with a different '''Priority Level'''.</td>
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<td width=270>[[image:PrioritymarkContextIcon_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=215>[[image:ContextMenuTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set its Priority Level:-</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>select the '''Track Priority Marker''' and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on its [[image:ContextIconTrackTrigger_S20.png|link=]]&#160;'''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>From the popup '''Context Menu''' select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Details&#160;</span></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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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>In the '''Script Properties''' section (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on its '''Down Arrow''' if it is not open)</td>
<td>Dragging it by the attachment point will force it to stay at the height of the track as it is moved.</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''<u>Priority 0</u>''' link (it may show '''1''', '''2''' or '''3''' instead)</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on one of the options '''1''', '''2''' and '''3'''</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the selection or the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] icon to reject it</td>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the <span style="font-weight:700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> button to accept the selection or the <span style="font-weight:700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> button to reject it</td>
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<br>
===Move it Along the Track (S20)===
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<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>When dragging a marker from one track to another its '''Attachment Point''' will stay attached to its original track until the marker is moved closer to the second track. At that point the '''Attachment Point''' will instantly jump across to the second track.</td>
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</td>
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<br>
===Move it Vertically (S20)===


<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>Markers can be moved along the track or moved to other tracks.</td>
<td>Markers can be physically placed above or below the track.</td>
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<td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkMove_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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</table>
 
<table width=1000>
<tr valign="top">
<td width=310>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Track Priority Marker:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move a Track Marker Vertically:-</span></td>
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<td colspan=2>
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<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>Track Objects can be moved above and below the track using the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool'''.</td>
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</table>
</td>
</tr>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''', its '''Attachment Point''', next to the '''Track Priority Marker''' or on the object itself (see '''Notes:''' below), to move it along the track or to another track</td>
<td>Select the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key) and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Up''' or '''Down''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Blue&#160;</span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' attached to the '''Track Trigger''' to move it above or below the track</td>
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<td>
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<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
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<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Marker''' to its original height then:-
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<tr valign="top">
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<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Correctly Reattach the Track Marker to the Track:-</span></td>
<td width=975><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
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<tr valign="top">
<td colspan=2>
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<table>
<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on) its [[image:ContextIconTrackTrigger_S20.png|link=]]&#160;'''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>If you drag the object itself and not its '''Attachment Point''' then it will stay at its original height as it is moved along the track. If the track is on a grade then the object will rise above or fall below the track as it is moved. To return the object to its correct height on the track see the next section [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Move it Vertically (S20)|Move it Vertically (S20)]]''' below.</td>
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</tr>
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|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>
<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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===Move it Horizontally (S20)===
 
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<tr valign="top">
<td>
<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
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<td>Markers can be physically placed left or right of the track.</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>When dragging a marker from one track to another its '''Attachment Point''' will stay attached to its original track until the marker is moved closer to the second track. At that point the '''Attachment Point''' will instantly jump across to the second track.</td>
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</td>
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<br>
===Move it Vertically (S20)===
 
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<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
<td>Markers can be physically placed above or below the track.</td>
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<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' 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 a marker.</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=390>[[image:PrioritymarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=370>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Move a Track Marker Horizontally:-</span></td>
<td>To move a '''Track Priority Marker''' vertically choose option [[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''OR''' [[image:Bblue.png|link=]]:-</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=]]&#160;'''[[#Move it Along the Track (S20)|Move it Along the Track]]''' above <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> '''sideways''' from the track using the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]]&#160;'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' and step [[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> step [[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]] listed below.</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>Select the [[image:S20_FineAdjustmentToolIcon.png|link=|20px]] '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)<br>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;Red&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the '''Track Marker''' to move it left or right of the track</td>
Then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Blue&#160;</span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' (labelled as [[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] in the image) to move it up or down '''OR'''</td>
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<td width=25>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>&#160;</td>
<td>In the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: #797979;">&#160;Info&#160;Palette&#160;</span> enter a value in the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Height&#160;</span> setting and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key.  <span style="background-color: yellow;"><br>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
'''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:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: 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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<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Priority Marker''' to its original position then:-
<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 correctly reattach the '''Track Priority Marker''' to the track:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Correctly Reattach the Track Marker to the Track:-</span></td>
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
<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;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on) its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on) its [[image:ContextIconTrackTrigger_S20.png|link=]]&#160;'''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
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===Move it Horizontally (S20)===
<span id="S20EffectRadius"></span>
===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===


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<td>Markers can be physically placed left or right of the track.</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>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>
<td>The '''Effect Radius''' is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the trigger to complete certain '''Driver Commands''' (such as '''Wait on Trigger''') or activate certain '''Session Rules''' (such as '''Wait on Navigation Point'''). The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.</td>
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<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 colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a '''Track Priority Marker''' horizontally:-</td>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps: To Adjust the Effect Radius of a Track Marker:-</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span></span> on the [[image:GreenDot10x10.png|link=]] '''Green Dot''' next to the '''Track Marker'''.
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<td>Drag it '''Left''' or '''Right''' (at 90&#176; to the direction of the track) to change its '''Effect Radius'''.</td>
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<td>This option is only available with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' - the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key</td>
<td>The speed at which you drag it will set the speed at which the radius value will change - faster movements will give larger value changes.</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;Red&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the '''Track Priority Marker''' to move it left or right</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the '''Track Priority Marker''' to move it forward or back</td>
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<td>If you need to return the '''Track Priority Marker''' to its original position then:-
<td>For the best results when adjusting the '''Effect Radius''' of any track object, move your camera POV (point of view) to directly '''above''' the object</td>
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the '''Track Priority Marker''' to the track:-</td>
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<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on) its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
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<td>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>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:-
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Triggers|Track Triggers]]'''</td>
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Direction_Markers|Track Direction Markers]]'''</td>
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<td>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Track_Priority_Markers|Track Priority Markers]]'''</td>
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='''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.<br>
 
=='''Driver Navigation Commands'''==
 
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<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
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The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the '''Track Priority Marker''' will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move it Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the '''Track Priority Marker''' beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.</td>
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===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===
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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the '''Track Priority Marker'''.</td>
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<td>Its default value is '''20m'''. Changing it has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation.</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
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<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-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
<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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The '''Effect Radius''' setting has '''NO EFFECT''' on the operation of a '''Track Priority Marker''' but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
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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>
 
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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. '''Drive To''', etc) then the AI '''will halt the train after passing the Track Mark'''. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the '''Track Marker''' to the next '''Track Marker''' or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will '''NOT''' attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the '''Track Marker'''. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the '''Effect Radius''' of a '''Track Priority Marker''':-</td>
 
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click and Drag&#160;</span> on the [[image:GreenDot10x10.png|link=]] Green Dot next to the Track Priority Marker</span>.
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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>
<td>Drag it '''Left''' or '''Right''' (at 90&#176; to the direction of the track) to change its '''Effect Radius'''.</td>
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<td>The speed at which you drag it will set the speed at which the radius setting will change - faster movements will give larger setting changes.</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Navigate 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. '''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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=='''Navigation Points'''==
 
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<td>Navigation Points can be attached to '''Track Markers''' to provide users with session instructions.</td>
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<td>For the best results when adjusting the '''Effect Radius''' of any track object, move your camera POV (point of view) to directly '''above''' the object</td>
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<td>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>Other '''Track Objects''' that have an '''Effect Radius''' include:-
<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>
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<td>A higher priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''does not mean'''</span> that one consist is more important than another.  A priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> consist will not be given first access to a junction, for example, or be the first one to depart. The priority levels have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean.</td>
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<td>Every locomotive (and its consist) '''must have a Priority Level''' of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> or <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default priority level''' of every locomotive is '''2'''. You cannot assign '''NO''' Priority to a locomotive</td>
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<td>Setting the priority level of any wagon in a consist will set the priority level of '''ALL''' the wagons (including the loco) to the same setting</td>
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<td>For example you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''slow general "all stops" freight trains''', or you could assign priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> to '''express trains''' and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> to '''slow general "all stops" freight trains''', it is up to you. These values will not alter the speed or importance of these trains but will only decide which paths they should take.</td>
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To assign a priority level to a consist.<br>
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<td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set '''ALL''' the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Train Priority''' setting - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default''' priority level for all consists is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span></td>
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<td colspan=2>In '''Surveyor Classic''' for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''':-</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' setting to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td>
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<td>To complete the task <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> at the bottom of the window either on the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the selection or on the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] icon to reject the selection.</td>
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<td>Then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> or on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Cancel&#160;</span> button to close the '''Properties''' window.</td>
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=='''Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
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'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br>
 
To assign a priority level to a consist.<br>
 
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<td>select either the:-
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<td>the '''Free Move Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span> key), <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
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<td>the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on any rolling stock object in the selected consist
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<td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Context Menu Icon''' (shown in the image on the left or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key) to open up the objects control menu</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Properties&#160;</span> option in the popup menu</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' setting to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> button to accept the change</td>
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='''Track Priority Marker Operation'''=
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<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' only work on AI controlled trains. They have '''NO EFFECT''' on manually controlled trains</td>
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<td>'''Track Priority Markers''' force a AI trains that with the same priority level into taking the path containing the marker</td>
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<td>AI trains will ignore a path containing a '''Track Priority Marker''' that does not match its own priority level unless that path is also the shortest available</td>
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<td>If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will '''ignore''' the '''Track Priority Marker''' and find another path</td>
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<td>The direction that the '''Track Priority Marker''' is pointing has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation</td>
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<td>Consider the situations represented in the diagrams below. Three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> as shown. Each is given the driver command '''Drive to Trackmark''' or '''Navigate to Trackmark'''. The destination trackmark is shown on the right.<br>
 
In '''Figure 1''' below, no '''Track Priority Markers''' have been set. All three trains will take the shortest path, assuming there are no blockages.<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P0.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority NULL]]<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 1</span><br>
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In '''Figure 2''' below, a '''Track Priority Marker''' has been placed on the top loop line and has been given a priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>. The red train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>) will now take the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> path because it will "see" that as being the shortest of the three possible paths. The green and yellow trains (priority levels <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) will still "see" the middle path as the shortest.<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P1.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 1]]<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 2</span><br>
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In '''Figure 3''' below, a '''Track Priority Marker''' has been placed on the lower loop line and has been given a priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. For the same reasons as explained above, the yellow train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) will now take the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> path because it now sees that as the shortest.<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P3.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 3]]<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 3</span><br>
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In '''Figure 4''' below, '''Track Priority Markers''' have been placed on the upper and lower loop lines and set as shown. The red and yellow trains will take their respective loop paths while the green train is unaffected.<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P13.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 1&3]]<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 4</span><br>
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An exception, shown in '''Figure 5''' below, will occur when a '''Track Priority Marker''' path has been blocked, for example by another train under AI or manual control. In the figure the lower loop path has been blocked. The red train will take its assigned path, the green train takes its shortest path and yellow train will be forced to take what it "sees" as the next shortest path.<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P123Blocked.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Priority 2&3 blocked]]<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 5</span></td>
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An AI controlled train will '''not''' attempt to find an alternative path around a blockage if:-
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<td>the <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Drive To</span> driver command is used, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">and</span></td>
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<td>the blocked path is the shortest path and has the same priority setting as the consist</td>
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This is the normal operation of the <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Drive To</span> command and is not caused by the '''Track Priority Markers''' or consist priority levels. This situation would occur with or without the use of priority levels and markers.
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<td>Another exception, shown in '''Figure 6''' below, will occur when a driver command overrides a '''Track Priority Marker'''. In the figure the yellow train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>) has been given the driver command '''Drive To Station''' followed by '''Drive to Trackmark'''. As the station is not on the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> path, that path will be ignored to reach the station and then the trackmark. After stopping at the station the train will '''not''' reverse back onto the main line to then use the priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> track.<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P3Station.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - Station]]<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 6</span><br>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">The Special Case of Priority 2</span><br>
'''Figure 7''' below shows a situation that does not fit the points made above. A '''Track Priority Marker''' has been set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and placed on the lower loop. The green train has been given the command to drive to the trackmark but ignores its assigned priority <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> path and proceeds via the shortest actual path. Track that has not been assigned a '''Track Priority Marker''' will have a default priority level of <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>. In this situation, the green train "sees" two paths that match its priority level so it takes the path that is the actual shorter of the two.<br>
[[image:PriorityMap_P2.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - 2]]<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 7</span><br>
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'''Track Priority Markers''' can also be used to direct trains away from specific paths. '''Figure 8''' below shows how this can be done. A '''Track Priority Marker''' set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> has been positioned on the shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> from using that path - they will see it as the longest available path. A second '''Track Priority Marker''' set to priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span> has been positioned on the 2nd shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span> from using that path. The end result is that the green train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>) has only one path available - the longest physical path.<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P13a.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - excluding 2]]<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 8</span><br>
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The situation shown in '''Figure 8''' above only works up to a point. '''Figure 9''' below shows what will happen when ALL paths are set to a blocking priority level. The green train (priority level <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>) will ignore all the Track Priority Markers and choose its own shortest path. '''Track Priority Markers''' will only make a path '''*look*''' longer or shorter. When all paths have conflicting priorities to an AI train, then the AI will go back to selecting the actual shortest physical path.<br>
 
[[image:PriorityMap_P111.png|link=|alt=Priority Map - all conflicted]]<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 9</span><br>
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='''Modifying Train Priority Levels'''=
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<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=#stepOperation|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepMap|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
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<td>The Priority Level of a consist in Driver can be altered manually or automatically</td>
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[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Manually in Driver</span><br>
 
This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse.
 
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To edit a consists '''Priority Level''' in Driver:-</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span>&#160;+&#160;<span style="background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click&#160;</span></span> (hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span> key and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Right Click&#160;</span>) on the locomotive or on any of the wagons in the consist
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<td>Setting the '''Priority Level''' of one rolling stock object (wagon, loco) in a consist will set ALL the rolling stock objects in the consist to the same '''Priority Level'''</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;View Details&#160;</span> option from the popup menu</td>
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<td>Depending on your version of '''Trainz''', choose between:-
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Train Priority''' setting - each click will cycle through the values <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">1</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">3</span>. The '''default''' priority level for all consists is <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">2</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to accept the change</td>
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<td>In '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum''':-
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''<u>Priority</u>''' setting to open a drop down menu. Select the required '''Priority Level''' of '''1''', '''2''' or '''3'''</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Save Changes&#160;</span> button to accept the change</td>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span><br>
 
[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Using the Session Editor</span><br>
 
This can be done in '''Surveyor''' in the Session Editor [[image:PageLink.PNG|link=]]'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Driver_Setup_Rule|Driver Setup Rule]]'''
 
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To edit a consists '''Priority Level''' in the Session Editor:-  </td>
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<td>Open the '''Session Editor''' - this is found as '''Edit Session''' in the '''T:ANE Surveyor Main Menu''' and in the '''TRS19''' (and later version) '''Edit Menu'''</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the '''Driver Setup Rule''' then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">&#160;Left Click&#160;</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit&#160;</span> button</td>
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<td>Insert the command '''Priorityz''' at the appropriate place in the '''Driver Command Bar''' for the selected Driver and set it to the new level
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<td>The command '''Priorityz''' must be downloaded from the '''DLS''' and installed in your copy of '''Trainz'''</td>
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<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at:-<br>
<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
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<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepModifying|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
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In Surveyor when using '''Map View''' or zooming the camera right out, the tracks will be shown colour coded according to their assigned track priority level. If the track layout shown in '''Figure 4''' above, with the Track Priority Markers as used in that figure, was shown in '''Map View''' then this would be the result.
[[image:PriorityMiniMap.png|link=|alt=MiniMap]]<br>
Tracks that have not been given a '''Track Priority Marker''' will be shown as dark blue indicating that they have the '''default priority level 2'''.</td>
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Related Links'''</span><br>
<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Related Links'''</span><br>
* '''[[How to Use Track Direction Markers]]'''
* '''[[How to Use Track Direction Markers]]'''
* '''[[How to Use Track Markers]]'''
* '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers]]'''
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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 TRS22 and Trainz Plus using both Surveyor 2.0 (S20) and Surveyor Classic (S10). The Surveyor Classic sections provide a basic guide only for TRS19 and T:ANE.


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


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What are Track Markers?

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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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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 waypoints using Drive Via Trackmark and Navigate Via Trackmark driver commands
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


Notes:

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


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


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 a consist (AI or manually controlled) has to approach the marker to activate it (smaller radius = closer to the marker)
The direction that a Track Marker is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation


In Surveyor Classic (S10)

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Surveyor Classic (or S10) is the original Surveyor interface supplied with every version of Trainz and is available as an option in TRS22PE and Trainz Plus.
The Surveyor Classic interface used here is the one found in Trainz Plus and TRS22PE. There are some differences from the Surveyor Classic interface found in older versions of Trainz.


Adding a Track Marker (S10)

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


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


Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-
Open the Tracks Tool Flyout (the  F4  key) and  Left Click  on the Trackmark Mode button (the  V  key)
 Left Click  on the Track Marker object shown in the asset list
 Left Click  the  +  Add Object button - it may already be selected - or press the  A  key
 Left Click  on the track location where the Track Marker is to be placed
Avoid placing a Track Marker on a junction. You could accidentally place the Track Marker on the wrong junction branch which means that it will cause problems if the targetted train is directed to the other branch
This will place the Track Marker on the track and open its Properties Window (shown below). It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active Layer.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can edit its Name. This WILL affect its operation. See the section  Set its Name and Layers (S10) below.
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You can change its Layer and/or Bound Layer. See the section  Set its Name and Layers (S10) below. Information on the Layer and the Bound Layer settings can be found at:-
 How to Use Layers.
WARNING:
Switching an objects Layer between a Route Layer and a Session Layer will change where it is saved (in the Route or the Session).
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can reverse the direction it points. This does NOT affect its operation. See the section  Change its Direction (S10) below.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can adjust its position on the track by dragging it along the track or to another track. See the section  Move it Along the Track (S10) below.
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Notes: Deleting a Track Marker

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


Set its Name and Layers (S10)

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


The Name and Layer Settings for a Track Marker are in its Properties Window.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 The Properties Window will open as soon as a new Track Marker has been added to a track segment.
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Steps To Open the Properties Window For an Existing Track Marker:-:
In the Track Tools Flyout (the  F4  key) select Trackmark Mode (the  V  key).
 
 Left Click  on the  ?  Edit Details Tool (the  P  key).
 Left Click  on the Track Marker to open its Properties Window.


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


To change the Track Marker name  Left Click  on the name text entry box, delete the current name and enter a new name.
Use a simple but recognisable name for the Track Marker. It will help locate it in the Route or Session and make it easy to remember when used in Session Rules and Driver Commands.
To change its Layer and/or its Bound Layer  Left Click  on the approprite layer text entry box (or use its scroll arrowheads) and select a new layer. Information on the Layer and the Bound Layer settings can be found at:-
 How to Use Layers
WARNING:
Switching an objects Layer between a Route Layer and a Session Layer will change where it is saved (in the Route or the Session).
To confirm the changes  Left Click  on the icon or the  Save Changes  button (depending on your Trainz version) at the bottom of the window OR click on the icon or  Cancel  button to cancel the changes. Both actions will close the Properties Window.


Change its Direction (S10)

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


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


Move it Along the Track (S10)

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


If you need to move a Track Marker then:-
Steps: To Move a Track Marker to a New Position or to Another Track:-
In the Track Tools Flyout (the  F4  key) select Trackmark Mode (the  V  key)
Then select the Move Trackmark Tool (the  M  key)
 Left Click and Drag  on the Track Marker to its new position.
It will follow track curves and height changes as it moves.
 


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


Set its Effect Radius (S10)

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


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


Steps: To Open the Advanced Tools Window:-
In the Track Tools Flyout (the  F4  key) select Trackmark Mode (the  V  key)
 Left Click  on the  Advanced  label at the bottom of the Track Tools Flyout.
This will open the Advanced Tools Window (shown below).


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



Other Track Objects that have an Effect Radius include:-
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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127  Track Direction Markers
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127  Track Priority Markers
Steps: To Set a Track Marker Effect Radius:-
In the Advanced Tools popout (see Steps above) you will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the Effect Radius
Options: Choose one of:-
To copy the Effect Radius of an existing Track Marker
 Left Click  the Get Effect Radius icon
 Left Click  on the Track Marker whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)
To apply the new value see option below
To manually alter the Effect Radius value
Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box
To apply the new value see option below
To apply a value in the Effect Radius Value text box (from methods , or ) to another Track Marker
 Left Click  the Copy Radius Value icon
 Left Click  on the Track Marker that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)
To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
 Left Click  the Adjust Effect Radius button
Select the Track Marker
 Left Click and Drag  Forward (to increase the value) or Backward (to reduce the value)
The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Track Marker as the mouse moves (but only one Track Marker at a time)


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


In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

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


Adding a Track Marker (S20)

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


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


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

OR
 Left Click  on the Content Drop Down Box


Then select Track Objects

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

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

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

Place the Track Marker on the track.

Add trackmark


Notes: Deleting a Track Marker

Steps To Delete a Track Marker:-
select either the:-
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the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool (or press the  D  key)
 Left Click  on the Track Marker to be deleted
press the  Delete  key
Steps: To Add a Track Marker:-
If, for some reason, the Placement Tool has not been selected then:-
 Left Click  on the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Placement Tool (or press the  E  key).
 Left Click  on the track at the position where you want to place the Track Marker.
Avoid placing a Track Marker on a junction. You could accidentally place the Track Marker on the wrong junction branch which means that could cause problems if the targetted train is directed to the other branch.
This will place the Track Marker on the track. It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active Layer.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can edit its Name. This WILL affect its operation. See the section  Change its Name (S20) below.
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You can open its Layer and/or its Binding Layer and select new layers. See the section
 Assign it to Another Layer (S20) below.
See  How to Use Layers for information on the Layer and Binding Layer settings.
WARNING:
Switching an objects Layer between a Route Layer and a Session Layer will change where it is saved (in the Route or the Session).
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can reverse the direction it points. This does NOT affect its operation. See the section  Change its Direction (S20) below.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can adjust its position on the track by dragging it along the track or moving it to another track. See the section  Move it Along the Track (S20) below.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 You can adjust its Effect Radius. This WILL affect its operation. See the section  Set its Effect Radius (S20) below.


Once you have added a Track Marker and set its properties it can be quickly duplicated (Cloned) in Surveyor 2.0 with those properties and moved to a new location. You can then easily edit the name and properties of the clone at the new location. See  How to Use S20 Tools - Cloning Objects for the details.


Change its Name (S20)

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


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


Steps: To Change the Name of a Track Marker:-
using either the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Free Move Tool or the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool select ( Left Click  on) the Track Marker to be renamed
in the Info Palette (you may need to make this palette visible - see the Notes: for Adding a Track Marker - Step  1  above)  Left Click  in the Name: entry box. Enter a name for the Track Marker and press the  Enter  key.
Use a simple but recognisable name for the Track Marker. It will help locate it in the Route or Session and make it easy to remember when used in Session Rules and Driver Commands.


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


Assign it to Another Layer (S20)

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


The Info Palette will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.
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:
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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the Route Layer Group to the Session Layer Group) will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)


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


Change its Direction (S20)

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


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


Move it Along the Track (S20)

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


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


Notes:

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


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


Move it Vertically (S20)

Markers can be physically placed above or below the track.


This feature allow a marker to be placed, for example, above the track so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in height will have NO EFFECT on its operation.
Steps: To Move a Track Marker Vertically:-
Track Objects can be moved above and below the track using the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool.
Select the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool (the  D  key) and  Left Click and Drag  Up or Down on the  Blue  Vertical Axis Line attached to the Track Trigger to move it above or below the track


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


Move it Horizontally (S20)

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


This feature allow a marker to be placed so that it will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the marker. A change in position left or right will have NO EFFECT on its operation.
Steps: To Move a Track Marker Horizontally:-
Track Objects can be moved along the track using the method shown in the section  Move it Along the Track above OR sideways from the track using the Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Fine Adjustment Tool and step OR step listed below.
 Left Click and Drag  Forward or Backward on the  Red  Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Track Marker to move it left or right of the track
  OR
 Left Click and Drag  Forward or Backward on the  Green  Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Track Marker to move it forward or back in a straight line that will ignore any curves in the track


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


Set its Effect Radius (S20)

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


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


In the image shown below, the approaching vehicle will "reach" the Track Marker when it is 20m away from it.
Steps: To Adjust the Effect Radius of a Track Marker:-
 Left Click and Drag  on the Green Dot next to the Track Marker.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 Drag it Left or Right (at 90° to the direction of the track) to change its Effect Radius.
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127 The speed at which you drag it will set the speed at which the radius value will change - faster movements will give larger value changes.
For the best results when adjusting the Effect Radius of any track object, move your camera POV (point of view) to directly above the object


Other Track Objects that have an Effect Radius include:-
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Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127  Track Direction Markers
Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: line 1: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127  Track Priority Markers


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:

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


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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

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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. 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

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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.

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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This page was created by Trainz user pware in September 2019 and was last updated as shown below.