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The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.

	Track Direction Markers are yellow coloured markers that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor
	They are "One Way" signs that force trains under AI control to travel in a specific direction through the track section where they are placed
	They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains

What are Track Direction Markers?

While Track Marks can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the Driver Commands in the form of Drive Via commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work.

Direction Markers can perform some of the same work without needing to be added to the command lists of the drivers. Their disadvantage is that Direction Markers will affect all AI controlled trains while Track Marks will only affect those AI trains where they appear in the driver command lists.

Direction Markers force AI drivers to follow a particular path. They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains.

Route or Session?

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

Notes:

	Placing Direction Markers in a Route layer (e.g. in the same layer as the track) means that they will be available in all Sessions created using that particular Route.
	Placing Direction Markers in a Session layer means that 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 Direction Markers in each Session.

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

How to Use Layers

Adding a Direction Marker

Notes:

The only important property of a Direction Marker is the direction it is pointing. This is the direction that all AI controlled trains will be forced to take.

In Surveyor Classic (S10)

Adding a Direction Marker (S10)

Steps: To add a Direction Marker:-
	Open the Track Tool flyout or press the F4 key
	Left Click on the Trackmark button or press the V key
	Left Click the item named Direction Marker in the asset list
	Left Click the + Add button - it may already be selected - or press the A key
	Left Click on the track location where the Direction Marker is to be placed
	if it is not facing the right direction then Left Click on the Rotate Trackmark button or press the R key
If necessary, you can adjust the position of the Direction Marker by dragging it along the track using the Move tool

Notes:

To edit a Direction Marker after it has been placed you will need to manually open its Properties Window to:-

	enter a Name for the Direction Marker, and
	if needed, select a Layer and a Bound Layer - see the Trainz Wiki Page How to Use layers for the details

The direction that it faces is its only important property

Set its Effect Radius (S10)

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

The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker.

Notes:

The Effect Radius has no effect on the operation of a Direction Marker but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.

Steps: To set a Direction Marker Effect Radius:-

In the Track Tools flyout, Left Click on the Advanced button to open the Radius tools and properties. You will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the Effect Radius

Options: Choose one of:-

To copy the Effect Radius of an existing Direction Mark

	Left Click the Get Effect Radius icon
	Left Click 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)
	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 Direction Marker

	Left Click the Copy Radius Value icon
	Left Click on the Direction 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 Direction 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 Direction Marker as the mouse moves (but only one Direction Marker at a time)

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

shown above

In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.

Adding a Direction Marker (S20)

In the Filter Palette either:-

Left Click on the Track Objects icon

FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected S20.png

OR

Left Click on the Content Drop Down Box

FilterPaletteNoIconSelected S20.png
Then select Track Objects
FilterSelectTrackObjects S20.png

Notes:

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

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

Shortcut If you already have a Direction Marker placed in your route then:-
	move the tool pointer over the existing Direction 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 Direction Marker to identify it in the Assets Palette and to select the Placement Tool. Release the key.
Jump to Step below.

In the Assets Palette to narrow down the filter list, type "direction" (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 "direction" in their names or descriptions.

Left Click on the item name Direction Marker or AI Routing Direction Marker - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.

AssetsFilterPaletteSearchDirectionScrolled S20.png
If you are not sure about an asset then Double Left Click on the name to bring up its image and description.

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

Place the selected Direction Marker on the track.

Steps: To add a Direction Marker:-
	If, for some reason, the Placement Tool has not been selected then Left Click on the Placement Tool or press the E key
	Left Click on the track at the position where you want to place the Direction Marker

Notes:

To delete a Direction Marker (or any object):-

Steps:

select either the:-

	Free Move Tool (or press S ) OR
	Fine Adjustment Tool (or press D )

Left Click on the Direction Marker

press the Delete key

Set the Marker Direction (S20)

The direction that the Direction Marker points is its ONLY important property.

Steps: To reverse its direction:-
	select the Direction Marker and Left Click on its Context Menu Icon (or press the T key). From the popup Context Menu select the Rotate Trackside option

Change its Name (S20)

The name of the Direction Marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.

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

Set its Effect Radius (S20)

The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.

Steps: To adjust the effect radius of a Direction Marker:-

Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Green Dot next to the Direction Marker to increase or reduce its Trigger Radius

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

Move the Direction Marker Along the Track (S20)

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

Steps: To move the Direction Marker:-
	Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Yellow Dot next to the Direction Marker to move it along the track or to another track

Move the Direction Marker Vertically (S20)

Direction 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 the Direction Marker.

Steps: To move a Direction Marker vertically:-

This option is only available with the Fine Adjustment Tool - the D key

Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Blue Vertical Axis Line above the Direction Marker to it up or down

If you need to return the Direction Marker to its original position then:-

Steps: To correctly reattach the Direction 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 the Direction Marker Horizontally (S20)

Direction Markers can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Direction Marker.

DirectionmarkFineAdjustHorizontal S20.png

Steps: To move a Direction Marker horizontally:-

This option is only available with the Fine Adjustment Tool - the D key

Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Red Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Direction Marker to move it left or right

Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Green Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Direction Marker to move it forward or back

If you need to return the Direction Marker to its original position then:-

Steps: To correctly reattach the Direction 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

Notes:

The Green Horizontal Axis Line shown as

in the image pointing forward from the Direction Marker will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as

Move a Direction Marker Along the Track. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the Direction Marker beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.

Assign a Direction Marker to Another Layer (S20)

The Info Palette will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.

Steps: To assign a Direction 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:

	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
	Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the Route Layer Group to the Session Layer Group) will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)

Information on layers can be found at:-

How to Use Layers

Direction Marker Operation

	Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains
	If the set path is blocked, then the AI will NOT attempt to find another path
	A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available

Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A Direction Marker (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track.

In Figure 1 below, The train approaches the junction at the start of the one way section.

Direction Map - approach
Figure 1

In Figure 2 below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the Direction Markers.

Direction Map - bypass
Figure 2

In Figure 3 below, the loop line has been blocked by another train. The moving train will attempt to use the loop line but it will be halted and will not attempt to find another path.

Direction Map - blocked
Figure 3

Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI
In Figure 4 below, the Direction Marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the Direction Markers, is ignored. Placing a Direction Marker is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available.

Direction Map - path ignored
Figure 4

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How to Use Track Direction Markers

Revision as of 12:48, 28 July 2024

Contents

What are Track Direction Markers?

Route or Session?

Adding a Direction Marker

In Surveyor Classic (S10)

Adding a Direction Marker (S10)

Set its Effect Radius (S10)

In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

Adding a Direction Marker (S20)

Set the Marker Direction (S20)

Change its Name (S20)

Set its Effect Radius (S20)

Move the Direction Marker Along the Track (S20)

Move the Direction Marker Vertically (S20)

Move the Direction Marker Horizontally (S20)

Assign a Direction Marker to Another Layer (S20)

Direction Marker Operation

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+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the Direction Marker is to be placed</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint6.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>if it is not facing the right direction then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Rotate Trackmark''' button or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;R&#160;</span> key</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>If necessary, you can adjust the position of the Direction Marker by dragging it along the track using the '''Move''' tool</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+</table>
-<td colspan="2">
+</td>
-----</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+To edit a '''Direction Marker''' after it has been placed you will need to manually open its Properties Window to:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>enter a '''Name''' for the Direction Marker, and</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>if needed, select a '''Layer''' and a '''Bound Layer''' - see the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_Layers|How to Use layers]]''' for the details</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+The direction that it faces is its only important property</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 144: / Line 244: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-=='''<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)&#160;</span>'''==
+===Set its Effect Radius (S10)===
-'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus Standard''' and '''Trainz Plus Gold''' subscription members.<br>
+At the bottom of the '''Track Tools''' flyout menu is an '''Advanced''' button. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> this button to open the advanced tools.<br>
-===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Adding a Direction Marker&#160;</span>===
+The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker.
-[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:-
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+The '''Effect Radius''' has no effect on the operation of a '''Direction Marker''' but it allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
 <table width=1000>
+<tr valign="middle">
+<td width=400>[[image:TrackMarkRadiusTools.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table width=600 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a Direction Marker Effect Radius:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>In the '''Track Tools''' flyout, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Advanced''' button to open the Radius tools and properties. You will have a choice of 4 methods to set and adjust the Effect Radius</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> Choose one of:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing Direction Mark
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Get Effect Radius''' icon</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the Direction Mark whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To manually alter the '''Effect Radius''' value
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To apply a value in the '''Effect Radius Value''' text box (from methods [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Dblue.png|link=]]) to another Direction Marker
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Copy Radius Value''' icon</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the Direction Marker that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Adjust Effect Radius''' button</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Select the '''Direction Marker'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' (to increase the value) or '''Backward''' (to reduce the value)</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Direction Marker as the mouse moves (but only one Direction Marker at a time)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=896>
+<tr valign="top">
+<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 Direction Markers by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipAddingS20"></span>
+=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
+</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepOperation|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
+<td width=46>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+</tr>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br>
+===Adding a Direction Marker (S20)===
+[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Filter Palette''' either:-
+<table width=1100>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
 <table border=1>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=250 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''Left''' click the '''Track Mesh Filter''' icon<br>
+<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Objects''' icon<br>
-[[image:TrackMeshFilter.png|link=|alt=Track mesh]]
+[[image:FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected_S20.png|link=]]
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 166: / Line 417: @@
 <table border=1>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] '''Left''' click the '''Content Drop-down Box'''<br>
+<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Content Drop Down Box'''<br>
-[[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br>
+[[image:FilterPaletteNoIconSelected_S20.png|link=]]<br>
 Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
-[[image:FilterSelectTrackType.png|link=|alt=Track Objects]]
+[[image:FilterSelectTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]]
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 187: / Line 438: @@
 <tr valign="top">
 <td colspan=2>
-If the '''Assets Palette''' is not shown on the screen, then:-
+If the '''Filter Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette''' are not shown on the screen, then:-
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To display palettes:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<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>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>&#160;</td>
 <td>
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>1. </td>
+<td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>open the '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td>
+<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>2. </td>
+<td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Left''' click on the '''Assets Palette''' name</td>
+<td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2>to add a tick and make it visible.</td>
+<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;">Left Click</span> on the name of the palette or on the empty [[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]] box next to its name. This will add a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] and make the palette visible</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 208: / Line 474: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+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]]'''
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 217: / Line 484: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=596 cellpadding=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Shortcut&#160;</span><br>
+<td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Shortcut&#160;</span><br>
-If you already have a '''Direction Marker''' in your route then:-
+If you already have a '''Direction Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td>
-# select the '''Eyedropper Tool''' in the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;R&#160;</span> key)
+</tr>
-# '''Left''' click on the existing '''Direction Marker''' object
+<tr valign="top">
-This will instantly select the '''Direction Marker''' in the filter list.<br>
+<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>move the tool pointer over the existing Direction 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>
-Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>while holding down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the Direction Marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 235: / Line 508: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "direction" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<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 align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchDirection_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td>
-<td><br>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]] This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "mark" in the filter list.<br>
+<td>
+<br>
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:FilterSelectDirectionMark.png|link=|alt=Filtered list]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td valign="middle">[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] Select the item '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' or '''Track Direction Marker'''.<br>
+<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "direction" in their names or descriptions.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''Direction Marker''' or '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br>
+[[image:AssetsFilterPaletteSearchDirectionScrolled_S20.png|link=]]
 <br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=560 cellpadding=2>
+If you are not sure about an asset then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on the name to bring up its image and description.<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=556 cellpadding=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+<td>When you select any 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;">Left Click</span> in your '''Trainz World''' will add that asset to your '''Trainz World'''</td>
-----
-There are '''two''' separate '''Direction Markers''' available.
-* '''Track Direction Marker''' - this is the original version
-* '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - this is similar to the original but it does not affect signal operations
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 263: / Line 537: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+</td>
-If you are not sure about an asset then '''double-click''' on the name to bring up its image and description.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 270: / Line 543: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Direction Marker''' on the track.<br>
+[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the selected '''Direction Marker''' on the track.<br>
 <table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DirectionmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add direction marker]]<br>
+<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkAdd_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Direction Marker:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>If, for some reason, the '''Placement Tool''' has not been selected then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Placement Tool''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Direction Marker'''</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 <br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=480 cellpadding=2>
+<table width=520 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=476 cellpadding=2>
+<table width=516 bgcolor=#ffffb0 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 '''Direction Marker''' (or any asset):-
+To delete a '''Direction Marker''' (or any object):-
-# select either the:-
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
-#* '''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span>) or
+<tr valign="top">
-#* '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)
+<td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
-# '''Left''' click on the '''Direction Marker'''
+</tr>
-# press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>select either the:-
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span>) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Direction Marker'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<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>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 296: / Line 611: @@
 </table>
 </td>
-<td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+===Set the Marker Direction (S20)===
+The direction that the Direction Marker points is its '''ONLY''' important property.<br>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkReverse_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+<td>
-<table>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key) from the '''Tools Palette'''</td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To reverse its direction:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Left''' click on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Direction Marker'''</td>
+<td>select the Direction Marker and <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</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). 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>
 </tr>
 </table>
-The '''Direction 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]]
+[[image:ContextMenuTrackObject_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Set the Direction Marker Properties&#160;</span>===
+===Change its Name (S20)===
+The name of the Direction Marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.
 <table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DirectionmarkAdjust_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Change Its Direction</span><br>
+<td>
-The direction the marker points is its '''ONLY''' important property.<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
-<tr>
+<td>
-<td colspan="2">
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-----</td>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Direction Marker:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you need to rotate the '''Direction Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:-
+<td>using either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) the Direction Marker to be renamed</td>
-# '''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;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key) to open up the object property and control menu
-# from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span></td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-----</td>
+<td>in the '''Info Palette''' (you may need to make this palette visible - see the '''Notes:''' for '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;1&#160;</span> above) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> in the '''Name:''' entry box. Enter a name for the Direction Marker and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key</td>
 </tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Change Its Name</span><br>
+<td>The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td>
-The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.</td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+</table>
-<td colspan="2">
+<br>
-----</td>
+<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a Direction Marker:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Green Dot''' next to the Direction Marker to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius'''
-# '''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;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key) to open up the object property and control menu
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
-# '''Left''' click 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
+<tr valign="top">
-# enter a name for the '''Direction Marker'''
+<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-# click the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] to accept the change or the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] to reject it
+<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>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+</table>
-<td colspan="2">
+</td>
-----</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 376: / Line 713: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Move the Direction Marker&#160;</span>===
+===Move the Direction Marker Along the Track (S20)===
-[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Move it Along the Track</span><br>
+Direction Markers can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-----</td>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Direction Marker:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the Direction Marker to move it along the track or to another track</td>
-# '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Direction Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]] in the images above and below)
+</tr>
-# While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to drag the '''Direction Marker''' along the track
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+</table>
-<td colspan="2">
+</td>
-----</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table width=900>
+===Move the Direction Marker Vertically (S20)===
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjust_S20.png|link=]]<td>
+<td>Direction 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 the Direction Marker.</td>
-<td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Reposition it Up/Down</span><br>
-This feature allows a '''Direction Marker''' to be physically placed above the track so that it will not be hidden if a consist is parked on the '''Direction Marker'''.<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=530>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
+</table>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+<td>
-# Select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-# '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Blue Vertical Axis Line''' above the '''Direction Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left)
+<tr valign="top">
-# While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to move the '''Direction Marker''' '''Up''' or '''Down'''
+<td>
-</td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Direction Marker vertically:-</td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td colspan=2>
-----</td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<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>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=530>
+</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=526>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Blue&#160;</span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' above the Direction Marker to it up or down</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
 <td>If you need to return the '''Direction 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;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key if the asset has already been selected)
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-# 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>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Direction Marker to the track:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) its '''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>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 437: / Line 797: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+</td>
-[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Reposition it Left/Right</span><br>
-This feature allows a '''Direction 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 '''Direction Marker'''.<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=900>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
-<tr valign="top">
+</table>
-<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;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)
-# '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Red Horizontal Axis Line''' on the '''Direction Marker''' ([[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] in the image above)
-# While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to move the '''Direction Marker''' '''Left''' or '''Right''' of the track
 </td>
 </tr>
+</table>
+===Move the Direction Marker Horizontally (S20)===
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2>
+<td>Direction Markers can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Direction Marker.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=800>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=796>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-----
+<tr valign="top">
-The '''Green Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] in the image above pointing forward from the '''Direction Marker''' will move the '''Direction Marker''' forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect [[image:DotPoint4Blue.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 '''Direction Marker''' beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Direction Marker horizontally:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<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>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;Red&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Direction Marker to move it left or right</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Direction Marker to move it forward or back</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>If you need to return the Direction Marker to its original position then:-
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Direction Marker to the track:-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) its '''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>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+</table>
-<td colspan="2">
+</td>
-----</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=530>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=526>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you need to return the '''Direction Marker''' to its original position then:-
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
-# '''Left''' click on its '''Context Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key if the asset has already been selected)
+----
-# 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>
+The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the Direction Marker will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move a Direction Marker Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the Direction Marker beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 493: / Line 889: @@
 <br>
-===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Assign a Direction Marker to a New Layer&#160;</span>===
+===Assign a Direction Marker to Another Layer (S20)===
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=1000>
+<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 <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>
+<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>
 </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>
-[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]
+<tr valign="top">
-</td>
 <td>
-<table>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Direction Marker to a layer:-</td>
-----</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+</tr>
-# click the small arrow next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object
+<tr valign="top">
-# click the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-# if required, click the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td>
-# if required, click 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
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#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>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 <br>
-<table bgcolor=#ff0000 width=550>
+<table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=546>
+<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span>
-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.
+<table>
-</td>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</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>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<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>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 532: / Line 951: @@
 </table>
 </td>
-</tr>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
 <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
 <td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
 * '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
@@ Line 549: / Line 965: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepOperation"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=629><span id="stepOperation"></span>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+='''Direction Marker Operation'''=
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+</td>
-<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddingS20|Skip Up]]</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
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-='''Direction Marker Operation'''=
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Main Points:</span></td>
-</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>'''Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>If the set path is blocked, then the AI will '''NOT''' attempt to find another path</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available</td>
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-</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A Direction Marker (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track.</td>
-<td>A track direction marker opposing an AI train will maintain the track block's signaling as red. The signal will state an opposing track direction marker is present when focused with the mouse pointer in driver mode.</td>
-</tr>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Do not use two opposing track direction markers adjacently on the same track block to prescribe bi-directionality. The result will be no AI train movement in either direction, and the AI driver finding no path to his/her destination if it would entail traversing the adjacent pair.</td>
 </tr>
+</table>
+<br>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>In '''Figure 1''' below, The train approaches the junction at the start of the one way section.</td>
-<td>Track direction markers are only evaluated by AI drivers when the evaluating driver resides on a track block other than that containing the marker. Direction markers on the same track block as a train are essentially ignored by AI drivers, who only run concurrently with direction markers in their block as a result of the prior circumstance by which they entered the block. It is possible to have an AI driver run counter to a direction marker within the same track block as the train resides. For example, if a train is manually placed or driven to a track block with a direction marker, the AI driver can then be asked to navigate or drive to a location in opposition to the marker.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A '''Direction Marker''' (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track.<br>
+[[image:DirectionMap1.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - approach]]<br>
-In '''Figure 1''' below, The train approaches the junction at the start of the one way section.<br>
-[[file:DirectionMap1.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - approach]]<br>
 <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 1</span><br>
 ----
-In '''Figure 2''' below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the '''Direction Marker'''.<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>In '''Figure 2''' below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the '''Direction Markers'''.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
-[[file:DirectionMap2.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - bypass]]<br>
+[[image:DirectionMap2.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - bypass]]<br>
 <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 2</span><br>
 ----
-In '''Figure 3''' below, the loop line has been blocked by another train. The moving train will attempt to use the loop line but it will be halted and will not attempt to find another path.<br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>In '''Figure 3''' below, the loop line has been blocked by another train. The moving train will attempt to use the loop line but it will be halted and will not attempt to find another path.</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+<br>
-[[file:DirectionMap3.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - blocked]]<br>
+[[image:DirectionMap3.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - blocked]]<br>
 <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 3</span><br>
 ----
-'''Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI'''<br>
+<table width=1000>
-In '''Figure 4''' below, the marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the '''Direction Marker''', is ignored. Placing a '''Direction Marker''' is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available.<br>
-[[file:DirectionMap4.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - path ignored]]<br>
-<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 4</span><br>
-<br>
-='''Related Links'''=
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI'''<br>
-<td>
+In '''Figure 4''' below, the Direction Marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the '''Direction Markers''', is ignored. Placing a Direction Marker is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available.</td>
-* '''[[How to Use Track Markers]]'''
-* '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers]]'''
-* '''[[How to Use Track Triggers]]'''
-</td>
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 </table>
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+[[image:DirectionMap4.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - path ignored]]<br>
-<td width=729><span id="bottom"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 4</span><br>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<br>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
-<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
-</tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
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+<br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS -->
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+<td width=629><span id="bottom"></span>
 ='''Trainz Wiki'''=
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+</td>
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+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<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>
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 <span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br>
-*'''<span class="plainlinks">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo How to Guides]</span>'''
+*'''<span class="plain;s">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo How to Guides]</span>'''
 *'''[[Driver Commands List]]'''
 *'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]'''
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+<td>
+<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Related Links'''</span><br>
+* '''[[How to Use Track Markers]]'''
+* '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers]]'''
+* '''[[How to Use Track Triggers]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
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+This page was created by Trainz user '''<span class="plain;s">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/User:Pware pware]</span>''' in September 2019 and was last updated as shown below.
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