How to Use Track Priority Markers
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='''What are Track Priority Markers?'''= | ='''What are Track Priority Markers?'''= | ||
− | '''Priority Markers''' are used to assign different levels of '''Priority''' to track sections. Trains under AI control that have | + | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Priority levels have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific AI trains to force them through selected sections of track (the track sections are defined as between consecutive junction sets)'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Priority Markers''' are used to assign different levels of '''Priority''' to track sections. Trains under AI control that have the same '''Priority Level''' as the track will, usually, be directed along that track.<br> | ||
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+ | <br> | ||
+ | =='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''== | ||
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− | + | =='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== | |
+ | |||
+ | <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Adding a Priority Marker </span><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:- | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td> |
− | <td> | + | <table border=1> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=250 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''Left''' click the '''Track Mesh Filter''' icon<br> | ||
+ | [[image:TrackMeshFilter.png|link=|alt=Track mesh]] | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td width=50 align="center"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">OR</span></td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table border=1> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] '''Left''' click the '''Content Drop-down Box'''<br> | ||
+ | [[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br> | ||
+ | Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | ||
+ | [[image:FilterSelectTrackType.png|link=|alt=Track Objects]] | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=396 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span><br> | ||
+ | If you already have a '''Priority Marker''' in your route then:- | ||
+ | # select the '''Eyedropper Tool''' in the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> R </span> key) | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click on the existing '''Priority Marker''' object | ||
+ | This will instantly select the '''Priority Marker''' in the filter list.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Jump down to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] below'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] To narrow down the filter list, type "mark" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FilterSelectSearch.png|link=|alt=Text search]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><br>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]] This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "mark" in the filter list.<br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:FilterSelectPriorityMark.png|link=|alt=Filtered list]]</td> | ||
+ | <td valign="middle">[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] Select the item '''AI Routing Priority Marker'''.<br><br> | ||
+ | If you are not sure about an asset then '''double-click''' on the name to bring up its image and description.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Priority Marker''' on the track.<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PrioritymarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add priority marker]]<br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=480 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=476 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | To delete a '''Priority Marker''' (or any asset):- | ||
+ | # select either the:- | ||
+ | #* '''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span>) or | ||
+ | #* '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> D </span>) | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click on the '''Priority Marker''' | ||
+ | # press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> E </span> key) from the '''Tools Palette'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>'''Left''' click on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Priority Marker'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | The '''Priority Marker''' can be easily moved if needed - see below. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]] | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: black;"> Set the Priority Marker Properties </span><br> | ||
+ | <table width=900> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PrioritymarkAdjust_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Change Its Name</span><br> | ||
+ | The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.<br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click on the '''Context Tool''' ([[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key if the asset has already been selected) to open up the object property and control menu | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click on '''Edit Properties''' | ||
+ | # Enter a name for the '''Priority Marker''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=460> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=456> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you need to rotate the '''Priority Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:- | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click on its '''Context Tool''' ([[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key if the asset has already been selected) | ||
+ | # from the popup menu select '''Rotate Trackside''' | ||
+ | But note that the direction it faces has no effect on its operation.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Set its Trigger Radius</span><br> | ||
+ | The trigger radius can be adjusted so that the marker can fit between close junctions without overlapping them.<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Green Dot''' next to the '''Priority Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]] in the image above) | ||
+ | # While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to increase or reduce the trigger radius | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Move it Along the Track</span><br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Priority Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] in the image above) | ||
+ | # While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to drag the '''Priority Marker''' along the track | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=900> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PrioritymarkFineAdjust_S20.png|link=]]<td> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Reposition it Up/Down</span><br> | ||
+ | This feature allows a '''Priority Marker''' to be physically placed above the track so that it will not be hidden if a consist is parked on the '''Priority Marker'''.<br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=530> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | # Select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;"> D </span> key) | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Blue Vertical Axis Line''' above the '''Priority Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left) | ||
+ | # While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to move the '''Priority Marker''' '''Up''' or '''Down''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=530> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=526> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you need to return the '''Priority Marker''' to its original position then:- | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click on its '''Context Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key if the asset has already been selected) | ||
+ | # from the popup menu select '''Reattach to Track'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Reposition the it Left/Right</span><br> | ||
+ | This feature allows a '''Priority Marker''' to be physically placed left or right alongside the track so that it will not be hidden if a consist is parked on the '''Priority Marker'''.<br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=900> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | # Select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;"> D </span> key) | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Red Horizontal Axis Line''' on the '''Priority Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] in the image above) | ||
+ | # While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to move the '''Priority Marker''' '''Left''' or '''Right''' of the track | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=800> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=796> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | The '''Green Horizontal Axis Line''' also shown in the image above pointing forward from the '''Priority Marker''' will move the '''Priority Marker''' forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as the instructions shown in [[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move it Along the Track</span> above. | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=530> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=526> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>If you need to return the '''Priority Marker''' to its original position then:- | ||
+ | # '''Left''' click on its '''Context Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> T </span> key if the asset has already been selected) | ||
+ | # from the popup menu select '''Reattach to Track'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Move a Priority Marker to a New Layer</span><br> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <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 arrow object.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | [[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]] | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br> | ||
+ | # click the small arrow next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object | ||
+ | # click the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object | ||
+ | # if required, click the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object | ||
+ | # if required, click the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Lock Layer </span> button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Unlock Layer </span> button | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 width=550> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=546> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | ||
+ | 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> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td colspan="2"> | ||
+ | ----</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[file:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br> | ||
+ | * '''[[How to Use Layers]]''' | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | |||
<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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='''Assigning Priority Levels to Trains'''= | ='''Assigning Priority Levels to Trains'''= | ||
+ | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <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> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900> | <table bgcolor=#000000 width=900> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | < | + | 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.<br> |
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<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | =='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''== | |
+ | To assign a prioity level to a locomotive.<br> | ||
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
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<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:'''</span><br> | ||
− | # Open the properties window of | + | # Open the properties window of the locomotive |
# Click the '''Train Priority''' value - 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> | # Click the '''Train Priority''' value - 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> | ||
− | # Click the | + | # Click the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] to accept the change or the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] to reject it |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> |
Revision as of 20:45, 23 December 2022
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.
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What are Track Priority Markers?
Priority levels have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific AI trains to force them through selected sections of track (the track sections are defined as between consecutive junction sets) |
Priority Markers are used to assign different levels of Priority to track sections. Trains under AI control that have the same Priority Level as the track will, usually, be directed along that track.
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Route or Session?
Priority Markers can be placed in a Route layer or in a Session layer |
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Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:- |
Adding a Track Priority Marker
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In Surveyor Classic (S10)
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In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)
Adding a Priority Marker
In the Asset Palette either:-
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To narrow down the filter list, type "mark" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box
This will list all the Track Objects containing the text "mark" in the filter list.
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Place the Priority Marker on the track.
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Set the Priority Marker Properties
Change Its Name The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.
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Set its Trigger Radius
The trigger radius can be adjusted so that the marker can fit between close junctions without overlapping them.
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Move it Along the Track
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Reposition it Up/Down This feature allows a Priority Marker to be physically placed above the track so that it will not be hidden if a consist is parked on the Priority Marker.
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Reposition the it Left/Right
This feature allows a Priority Marker to be physically placed left or right alongside the track so that it will not be hidden if a consist is parked on the Priority Marker.
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Move a Priority Marker to a New Layer
The Info Palette will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrow object. | ||||||||||||
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Assigning Priority Levels to Trains
A higher priority level does not mean that one consist is more important than another. A priority 1 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. |
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For example you could assign priority 1 to express trains and 3 to slow general "all stops" freight trains, or you could assign priority 3 to express trains and 1 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.
In Surveyor Classic (S10)
To assign a prioity level to a locomotive.
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Priority Marker Operation
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Track Priority Markers only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains | |
Track Priority Markers fool an AI train that has the same priority level into thinking that the path containing the marker is the shortest possible path, even when it is not | |
AI trains will avoid, where possible, a path containing a Track Priority Marker that does not match its own priority level | |
If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will ignore the Track Priority Marker and find another path | |
The direction that the Track Priority Marker is pointing has NO effect on its operation |
Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. Three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of 1, 2 and 3 as shown. Each is given the driver command Drive to Trackmark or Navigate to Trackmark. The destination trackmark is shown on the right.
In Figure 1 below, no Track Priority Markers have been set. All three trains will take the shortest path, assuming there are no blockages.
Figure 1
In Figure 2 below, a Track Priority Marker has been placed on the top loop line and has been given a priority level of 1. The red train (priority level 1) will now take the priority 1 path because it will "see" that as being the shortest of the three possible paths. The green and yellow trains (priority levels 2 and 3) will still "see" the middle path as the shortest.
Figure 2
In Figure 3 below, a Track Priority Marker has been placed on the lower loop line and has been given a priority level of 3. For the same reasons as explained above, the yellow train (priority level 3) will now take the priority 3 path because it now sees that as the shortest.
Figure 3
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.
Figure 4
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.
Figure 5
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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 3) has been given the driver command Drive To Station followed by Drive to Trackmark. As the station is not on the priority 3 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 3 track.
Figure 6
The Special Case of Priority 2
Figure 7 below shows a situation that does not fit the points made above. A Track Priority Marker has been set to priority level 2 and placed on the lower loop. The green train has been given the command to drive to the trackmark but ignores its assigned priority 2 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 2. In this situation, the green train "sees" two paths that match its priority level so it takes the shorter of the two.
Figure 7
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 1 has been positioned on the shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level 2 and 3 from using that path - they will see it as the longest available path. A second Track Priority Marker set to priority level 3 has been positioned on the 2nd shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level 1 and 2 from using that path. The end result is that the green train (priority level 2) has only one path available - the longest physical path.
Figure 8
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 2) will ignore all the 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.
Figure 9
Modifying Train Priority Levels
You can alter the Priority Level of a train in Driver mode |
Manually in Driver Mode
This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse.
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Using a Driver Command
This can be done in Surveyor in the session Driver Setup Rule or by adding a driver command to the command bar in Driver.
- Insert the driver command Priorityz into the driver command bar and set it to the new level
Information on adding driver commands can be found on the Trainz Wiki Page at:- |
Track Priority in Map View
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 priority markers as used in that figure, was shown in Map View then this would be the result.
Tracks that have not been given a priority marker will be shown as dark blue indicating that they have the default priority level 2.
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This page was created by Trainz user pware in September 2019 and was last updated as shown below.