Help:Surveyor Track Tools
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=== [[File:Track list.jpg|90px]] Track selection === | === [[File:Track list.jpg|90px]] Track selection === | ||
To choose a track use the arrows pointing up and down to the right of the list to navigate it. Click LMB on a name and it will show the model on the screen below. Alternatively write the name of the particular track on the textbox over the list. | To choose a track use the arrows pointing up and down to the right of the list to navigate it. Click LMB on a name and it will show the model on the screen below. Alternatively write the name of the particular track on the textbox over the list. | ||
| − | === [[File:Object add.jpg]] Add Track === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Object add.jpg]] Add Track === |
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Click on the Add Track (A) | Click on the Add Track (A) | ||
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of one on top of the end spline point of another and they will | of one on top of the end spline point of another and they will | ||
automatically connect. | automatically connect. | ||
| − | === [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Track === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Object move.jpg]] Move Track === |
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To bend the track in any direction, select the Move | To bend the track in any direction, select the Move | ||
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shape of the curve is affected by how close the spline | shape of the curve is affected by how close the spline | ||
point you are pulling is to the next spline points. | point you are pulling is to the next spline points. | ||
| − | === [[File:Split spline.jpg]] Split Spline === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Split spline.jpg]] Split Spline === |
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Click on the Split Spline tool (Q) and click on a | Click on the Split Spline tool (Q) and click on a | ||
middle spline point (white circle) in the track. The | middle spline point (white circle) in the track. The | ||
track breaks in two at that point. | track breaks in two at that point. | ||
| − | === [[File:object get.jpg]] Get Track === | + | === [[File:TRS19 object get.jpg]] Get Track === |
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Click on Get Track (G) and then Click LMB on a track. Its image will appear on the Selection Window. Press “A” to change | Click on Get Track (G) and then Click LMB on a track. Its image will appear on the Selection Window. Press “A” to change | ||
the mode to Add Track and you will be able to lay the same one. | the mode to Add Track and you will be able to lay the same one. | ||
| − | === [[File: | + | === [[File:TRS19 object delete.jpg]] Delete Track === |
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Click on Delete Track (D) then click on the bridge | Click on Delete Track (D) then click on the bridge | ||
section to delete it. If there are any objects on the track, they will also be deleted. | section to delete it. If there are any objects on the track, they will also be deleted. | ||
| − | === [[File:Straighten spline.jpg]] Straighten Track === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Straighten spline.jpg]] Straighten Track === |
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Click on Straighten Track (B) and then Click LMB on a | Click on Straighten Track (B) and then Click LMB on a | ||
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Click again on the straightened track and it will return to a curved | Click again on the straightened track and it will return to a curved | ||
track. | track. | ||
| − | === [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Edit properties === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Edit properties.jpg]] Edit properties === |
This can be used to name the track section and also | This can be used to name the track section and also | ||
set its layer. | set its layer. | ||
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Click LMB on the Advanced button(Shift F4) to drop down the | Click LMB on the Advanced button(Shift F4) to drop down the | ||
Advanced Track Menu. | Advanced Track Menu. | ||
| − | ==== [[File:Spline height.jpg]] Spline Height ==== | + | ==== [[File:TRS19 Spline height.jpg]] Spline Height ==== |
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Click LMB the Adjust Spline | Click LMB the Adjust Spline | ||
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point. Drag your mouse forward and back to raise and lower | point. Drag your mouse forward and back to raise and lower | ||
the spline point. | the spline point. | ||
| − | ==== [[File:Spline point delete.jpg]] Delete Spline Point ==== | + | ==== [[File:TRS19 Spline point delete.jpg]] Delete Spline Point ==== |
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Click LMB on the Delete Spline Point (X) and Click | Click LMB on the Delete Spline Point (X) and Click | ||
LMB on a track spline point . When a spline is removed the curvature of a track can be affected. | LMB on a track spline point . When a spline is removed the curvature of a track can be affected. | ||
| − | ==== [[File:Spline point insert.jpg]] Insert Spline Point ==== | + | ==== [[File:TRS19 Spline point insert.jpg]] Insert Spline Point ==== |
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Click on Insert Spline Point (I) to add a new spline | Click on Insert Spline Point (I) to add a new spline | ||
point. | point. | ||
| − | ==== [[File:Spline smooth.jpg]] Smooth Spline ==== | + | ==== [[File:TRS19 Spline smooth.jpg]] Smooth Spline ==== |
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Smooth Spline (S) levels the track between two spline points, | Smooth Spline (S) levels the track between two spline points, | ||
bringing the land up or down to match the leveled track. | bringing the land up or down to match the leveled track. | ||
| − | === [[File:Gradient get.jpg]] Get Gradient === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Gradient get.jpg]] Get Gradient === |
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Click Get Gradient (J) and Click LMB on | Click Get Gradient (J) and Click LMB on | ||
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points. The gradient between those points is shown | points. The gradient between those points is shown | ||
in the Gradient Value box as a percentage slope. | in the Gradient Value box as a percentage slope. | ||
| − | === [[File:Gradient apply.jpg]] Apply Gradient === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Gradient apply.jpg]] Apply Gradient === |
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Enter a new gradient value in the Gradient Value | Enter a new gradient value in the Gradient Value | ||
text box, then click on Apply Gradient (K). | text box, then click on Apply Gradient (K). | ||
| − | === [[File:Gradient remove.jpg]] Remove Gradient === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Gradient remove.jpg]] Remove Gradient === |
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Click LMB on remove Gradient and then Click on a | Click LMB on remove Gradient and then Click on a | ||
track section to remove the gradient between two | track section to remove the gradient between two | ||
track points. | track points. | ||
| − | === [[File:vertex height get.jpg]] Get Vertex Height === | + | === [[File:TRS19 vertex height get.jpg]] Get Vertex Height === |
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Click LMB on the Get Vertex Height and Click LMB | Click LMB on the Get Vertex Height and Click LMB | ||
on the highest spline point on your track. The height | on the highest spline point on your track. The height | ||
is displayed in the Height Value box. | is displayed in the Height Value box. | ||
| − | === [[File:vertex height apply.jpg]] Apply Vertex Height === | + | === [[File:TRS19 vertex height apply.jpg]] Apply Vertex Height === |
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Click on Apply Vertex Height then Click LMB on | Click on Apply Vertex Height then Click LMB on | ||
another spline point. The spline point is raised to | another spline point. The spline point is raised to | ||
the same height as you first vertex. | the same height as you first vertex. | ||
| − | === [[File:curve radius get.jpg]] Show Curve Radius === | + | === [[File:TRS19 curve radius get.jpg]] Show Curve Radius === |
Click on Show Curve Radius then move your | Click on Show Curve Radius then move your | ||
mouse along a track segment. The curve radius is | mouse along a track segment. The curve radius is | ||
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change the Track Tab menu to the Trackside | change the Track Tab menu to the Trackside | ||
Mode menu. | Mode menu. | ||
| − | === [[File:Object add.jpg]] Add Object === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Object add.jpg]] Add Object === |
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To add a trackside object Click LMB on the Add | To add a trackside object Click LMB on the Add | ||
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beside the track and will be “attached” to it. So if you move | beside the track and will be “attached” to it. So if you move | ||
the track it will move with it. | the track it will move with it. | ||
| − | === [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Object === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Object move.jpg]] Move Object === |
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Click LMB on Move Object (M). Then Click LMB+H on | Click LMB on Move Object (M). Then Click LMB+H on | ||
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along the track to move the object to a different | along the track to move the object to a different | ||
position. | position. | ||
| − | === [[File: | + | === [[File:TRS19 TSide Rotate.jpg]] Rotate === |
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Click on the Rotate tool (R) and Click LMB | Click on the Rotate tool (R) and Click LMB | ||
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faces is controlled by the selection of Geographic region for | faces is controlled by the selection of Geographic region for | ||
the route. | the route. | ||
| − | === [[File:object get.jpg]] Get Object === | + | === [[File:TRS19 object get.jpg]] Get Object === |
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Click on the Get Object (G) tool and then Click | Click on the Get Object (G) tool and then Click | ||
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another point on the track where you wish to place another | another point on the track where you wish to place another | ||
copy of the newly selected object. | copy of the newly selected object. | ||
| − | === [[File: | + | === [[File:TRS19 object delete.jpg]] Delete Object === |
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Select Delete Object (D) then Click LMB to delete a | Select Delete Object (D) then Click LMB to delete a | ||
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You can also make 3-way turnouts by simply adding a third | You can also make 3-way turnouts by simply adding a third | ||
track to the turnout. There are now three direction arrows. | track to the turnout. There are now three direction arrows. | ||
| − | === [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Define Name === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Edit properties.jpg]] Define Name === |
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Click the Define Name (N) tool and click again | Click the Define Name (N) tool and click again | ||
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Click LMB on the Trackmark Mode (V) to change the Track | Click LMB on the Trackmark Mode (V) to change the Track | ||
Tab menu to the Trackmark Mode menu. | Tab menu to the Trackmark Mode menu. | ||
| − | === [[File:Object add.jpg]] Add Trackmark === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Object add.jpg]] Add Trackmark === |
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To add a Trackmark, Click LMB on the Add Trackmark | To add a Trackmark, Click LMB on the Add Trackmark | ||
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“attached” to it. So if you move the track it will move with | “attached” to it. So if you move the track it will move with | ||
it. | it. | ||
| − | === [[File:Object move.jpg]] Move Trackmark === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Object move.jpg]] Move Trackmark === |
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Click LMB on Move Trackmark (M). Then Click | Click LMB on Move Trackmark (M). Then Click | ||
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your mouse along the track to move the object to a | your mouse along the track to move the object to a | ||
different position. | different position. | ||
| − | === [[File: | + | === [[File:TRS19 TSide Rotate.jpg]] Rotate Trackmark === |
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Select Rotate Trackmark (R) and the default direction | Select Rotate Trackmark (R) and the default direction | ||
of the Trackmark is reversed. | of the Trackmark is reversed. | ||
| − | === [[File:object get.jpg]] Get Trackmark === | + | === [[File:TRS19 object get.jpg]] Get Trackmark === |
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Click on the Get Trackmark (G) tool and then Click | Click on the Get Trackmark (G) tool and then Click | ||
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another point on the track where you wish to place another | another point on the track where you wish to place another | ||
copy of the trackmark. | copy of the trackmark. | ||
| − | === [[File: | + | === [[File:TRS19 object delete.jpg]] Delte Trackmark === |
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Select Delete Trackmark (D) then Click LMB on a | Select Delete Trackmark (D) then Click LMB on a | ||
trackmark to delete it. | trackmark to delete it. | ||
| − | === [[File:Edit properties.jpg]] Define Name === | + | === [[File:TRS19 Edit properties.jpg]] Define Name === |
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To name your trackmarks so that you can find them again | To name your trackmarks so that you can find them again | ||
Revision as of 12:50, 19 July 2018
Tracks (F4) allows you to place tracks on the baseboard. Select a suitable track type from the Track Tab Window, then move over to the baseboard and place (LMB).
Track sections in TS12 are made up of flexible length track pieces created by placing 2 spline points. It is called “flexi-track” and it makes laying any lengths of track extremely simple. Select the Track Menu (F4) and the default selection will be Track Mode (T).
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Track mode
Track selection
To choose a track use the arrows pointing up and down to the right of the list to navigate it. Click LMB on a name and it will show the model on the screen below. Alternatively write the name of the particular track on the textbox over the list.
Add Track
Click on the Add Track (A) tool and then Click on the left or right arrows of the track selection dialogue to select the type of track you wish to lay, then Click LMB on the baseboard where you want to anchor your starting point. Click LMB again a short distance away to place another spline point. To extend the track further, Click LMB again on the last spline point (the white circle), then Click LMB once more nearby to extend the track. Unless all three spline points are exactly in a straight line, the track will be curved. To connect two sections of track, drag the end spline point of one on top of the end spline point of another and they will automatically connect.
Move Track
To bend the track in any direction, select the Move Track (M) tool and then Click LMB and hold on one of the white spline point circles and drag it so it'll bend. The shape of the curve is affected by how close the spline point you are pulling is to the next spline points.
Split Spline
Click on the Split Spline tool (Q) and click on a middle spline point (white circle) in the track. The track breaks in two at that point.
Get Track
Click on Get Track (G) and then Click LMB on a track. Its image will appear on the Selection Window. Press “A” to change the mode to Add Track and you will be able to lay the same one.
Delete Track
Click on Delete Track (D) then click on the bridge section to delete it. If there are any objects on the track, they will also be deleted.
Straighten Track
Click on Straighten Track (B) and then Click LMB on a bent section of laid track. The section of track will straight between the two spline points, the next track segment will also affected (Double track cannot be straightened. Click again on the straightened track and it will return to a curved track.
Edit properties
This can be used to name the track section and also set its layer.
Advanced
Click LMB on the Advanced button(Shift F4) to drop down the Advanced Track Menu.
Spline Height
Click LMB the Adjust Spline Height (H) and Click LMB and hold on a track spline point. Drag your mouse forward and back to raise and lower the spline point.
Delete Spline Point
Click LMB on the Delete Spline Point (X) and Click LMB on a track spline point . When a spline is removed the curvature of a track can be affected.
Insert Spline Point
Click on Insert Spline Point (I) to add a new spline point.
Smooth Spline
Smooth Spline (S) levels the track between two spline points, bringing the land up or down to match the leveled track.
Get Gradient
Click Get Gradient (J) and Click LMB on a raised track section between two track spline points. The gradient between those points is shown in the Gradient Value box as a percentage slope.
Apply Gradient
Enter a new gradient value in the Gradient Value text box, then click on Apply Gradient (K).
Remove Gradient
Click LMB on remove Gradient and then Click on a track section to remove the gradient between two track points.
Get Vertex Height
Click LMB on the Get Vertex Height and Click LMB on the highest spline point on your track. The height is displayed in the Height Value box.
Apply Vertex Height
Click on Apply Vertex Height then Click LMB on another spline point. The spline point is raised to the same height as you first vertex.
Show Curve Radius
Click on Show Curve Radius then move your mouse along a track segment. The curve radius is shown next to your mouse cursor. The number is the radius measured in meters so a low number means a tight curve and a high number means a straighter track.
Trackside Mode
The second mode in the Track Menu is Trackside Mode. Click LMB on Trackside Mode (Y) to change the Track Tab menu to the Trackside Mode menu.
Add Object
To add a trackside object Click LMB on the Add Object (A) button. The select the object you wish to place from the list. Click LMB at one or the other side at some point of the track. Your object will be placed beside the track and will be “attached” to it. So if you move the track it will move with it.
Move Object
Click LMB on Move Object (M). Then Click LMB+H on a Trackside Object on your track. Drag your mouse along the track to move the object to a different position.
Rotate
Click on the Rotate tool (R) and Click LMB on the object. It will switch sides of the track and rotate 180 degrees. The direction that a trackside object faces is controlled by the selection of Geographic region for the route.
Get Object
Click on the Get Object (G) tool and then Click LMB on an object already placed at the trackside. The object selected now appears in the selection window. Change the mode to Add Object (A) and Click LMB again at another point on the track where you wish to place another copy of the newly selected object.
Delete Object
Select Delete Object (D) then Click LMB to delete a trackside object. Continue Clicking LMB to delete a number of objects. If you click on the wrong object, click on Undo (Ctrl-Z) to undo the last action and replace the last deleted object.
Junction Direction
To change the default direction of travel (for when you drive on this track in the Driver module), Click LMB on the Junction Direction (J) tool and then Click LMB once on the green and red arrows. The direction of travel will be changed (green denoting the default direction). You can also make 3-way turnouts by simply adding a third track to the turnout. There are now three direction arrows.
Define Name
Click the Define Name (N) tool and click again on the turnout. A dialogue box opens allowing you to type a name for the turnout in the box. Click the Check (proceed) icon to save the name and proceed.
Trackmark Mode
The third mode in the Track Menu is Trackmark Mode. Trackmark mode is used for the management of Trackmarks and Triggers. These are used to assist in setting up the rules for a session, which allows you to design operations for your route. Click LMB on the Trackmark Mode (V) to change the Track Tab menu to the Trackmark Mode menu.
Add Trackmark
To add a Trackmark, Click LMB on the Add Trackmark (A) button. Click LMB at a point on the track. A trackmark will be placed on the track and will be “attached” to it. So if you move the track it will move with it.
Move Trackmark
Click LMB on Move Trackmark (M). Then Click LMB+H on a Trackmark Object on your track. Drag your mouse along the track to move the object to a different position.
Rotate Trackmark
Select Rotate Trackmark (R) and the default direction of the Trackmark is reversed.
Get Trackmark
Click on the Get Trackmark (G) tool and then Click LMB on a trackmark already placed at the track. That trackmark now appears in the selection window. Change the mode to Add Object (A) and Click LMB again at another point on the track where you wish to place another copy of the trackmark.
Delte Trackmark
Select Delete Trackmark (D) then Click LMB on a trackmark to delete it.
Define Name
To name your trackmarks so that you can find them again later on and use them in rules, Click LMB on Define Name (N). Then click on the trackmark and a dialogue box comes up where you can name the trackmark.
Advanced
Advanced Trigger Management Tools The advanced settings of the Trackmark tools menu are used to set the radius of triggers. The radius defines the scope of the trigger and is explained in the previous section.
Get Radius
Click on the Get Radius tool and then Click LMB on a trigger. The trigger’s radius will now be in the text field adjacent to the button. The triggers have a default radius of 20 meters so this may not appear to have changed.
Apply Radius
Click on Apply Radius then Click LMB on a trigger to apply the value in the radius field to that trigger.
Edit Radius
Click on Edit Radius then Click LMB on a trigger and drag the mouse with the LMB still being held down to change the trigger radius. There is no visual indication of the radius as you drag it however. Use Get Radius to find out the new radius of that trigger.
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