Latest revision as of 09:34, 11 September 2024

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

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

[edit] What are Track Marks?

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

Track Marks are the targets for:-
	destinations using Drive To Trackmark and Navigate To Trackmark driver commands
	waypoints using Drive Via Trackmark and Navigate Via Trackmark driver commands
They can also be used to:-
	hold Navigation Points
	set locations for Coupling operations

[edit] Route or Session?

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

Notes:

	Placing Track Marks in a Route layer (e.g. in the same layer as the track) will save them with the Route and they will be available in all Sessions created using that particular Route
	Placing Track Marks in a Session layer will save them with the Session and they will only be available in that particular Session. This can be useful if two or more Sessions are being created and you want to use different Track Marks (destinations and waypoints) in each Session.

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

How to Use Layers

[edit] Adding a Track Mark

Notes:

A Track Mark has two important properties:-

	its name which is needed for all commands and rules that use the Track Mark, and
	its Trigger Effect Radius (the red "wings" shown in the image below, the radius value is shown below the Track Mark name). This controls how closely an AI train has to approach the marker (smaller radius = closer to the Track Mark)

The direction that a Track Mark is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation

[edit] In Surveyor Classic (S10)

[edit] Adding a Track Mark (S10)

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

Immediately after the Track Mark has been placed its properties window will appear. You can:-

	Enter a Name for the Track Mark, and
	if needed, select a Layer and a Bound Layer - see the Trainz Wiki Page How to Use layers for the details

Enter a useful name for each Track Mark - the name will be needed for driver commands and session rules. Many creators base the name on the location (e.g. "Maintown Track 1 North")

[edit] Set the Track Mark 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 is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to complete certain driver commands such as "Drive To Trackmark". The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.

Steps: To set a Track Mark Effect Radius:-

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

Options: Choose one of:-

To copy the Effect Radius of an existing Track Mark

	Left Click the Get Effect Radius icon
	Left Click on the Track 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 Track Mark

	Left Click the Copy Radius Value icon
	Left Click on the Track Mark that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)

To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down

	Left Click the Adjust Effect Radius button
	Select the Track Mark
	Left Click and Drag Forward (to increase the value) or Backward (to reduce the value)
	The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Track Mark as the mouse moves (but only one Track Mark at a time)

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

shown above

[edit] In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

Surveyor 2.0 is only available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum

[edit] Adding a Track Mark (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

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

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

In the Assets Palette to narrow down the filter list, type "mark" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box

Both pallets shown docked

This will list all the Track Objects containing the text "mark" in their names or descriptions.

Left Click on the item name Track Mark - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.

AssetPaletteSearchMarkScrolled 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 Track Mark on the track.

Steps: To add a Track Mark:-
	If, for some reason, the Placement Tool has not been selected then Left Click on the Placement Tool or press the E key
	Left Click on the track at the position where you want to place the Track Mark
Once placed a Track Mark can be easily moved if needed.

Notes:

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

Steps:

select either the:-

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

Left Click on the Track Mark

press the Delete key

If you need to rotate the Track Mark to face the opposite direction then:-

Steps:
	select the Track Mark then Left Click on its Context Menu Icon (or press the T key)
	from the popup menu select the Rotate Trackside option

Note: the direction it faces has no effect on its operation

[edit] Change the Track Mark Name (S20)

The Track Mark name is used to identify it for Drive and other commands.

Steps: To change the name of a Track Mark:-
	using either the Free Move Tool or the Fine Adjustment Tool select (Left Click on) the Track Mark 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 Track Mark and press the Enter key

[edit] Set its Effect Radius (S20)

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

Steps: To adjust the effect radius of a Track Mark:-

Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Green Dot next to the Track Mark 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

[edit] Move the Track Mark Along the Track (S20)

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

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

The yellow dot beneath the Track Mark, labelled as in the image, is the Attachment Point for the Track Mark. This is where it is attached to the track and is its Active Point, the target of Drive To Trackmark and Navigate to Trackmark commands.

The attachment point is always on the track but the Track Mark object itself, the visible 3D arrow head, does not have to be physically on the track.

[edit] Move the Track Mark Vertically (S20)

Track Marks can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on a marker.

Steps: To move a Track Mark 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 Track Mark to it up or down

If you need to return the Track Mark to its original position then:-

Steps: To correctly reattach the Track Mark 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

Because the Attachment Point of the Track Mark, the yellow dot, remains on the track, moving the track mark object vertically does not affect its operation.

[edit] Move the Track Mark Horizontally (S20)

Track Marks 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 a marker.

Steps: To move a Track Mark 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 Track Mark to move it left or right

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

If you need to return the Track Mark to its original position then:-

Steps: To correctly reattach the Track Mark 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

Because the Attachment Point of the Track Mark, the yellow dot, remains on the track, moving the track mark object horizontally does not affect its operation.

Notes:

The Green Horizontal Axis Line shown as

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

Move a Track Mark Along the Track without moving its attachment point. Using this tool makes it possible to move the Track Mark visible object beyond the end of the track if that is ever required. This will have no effect on its operation.

[edit] Assign a Track Mark 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 Track Mark 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

[edit] Track Mark Operation

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

[edit] Driver Navigation Commands

Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-

How to Use the Driver Setup Rule

	Notes:
	Drive To Trackmark and Drive Via Trackmark commands will NOT force the AI to find an alternative clear path to the Track Mark if the shortest path is blocked
	Navigate To Trackmark and Navigate Via Trackmark commands will force the AI to find an alternative clear path to the Track Mark if the shortest path is blocked. The path chosen may not be prototypical

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

[edit] Navigation Points

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

Information on navigation points can be found at:-

How to Use Navigation Points

[edit] Coupling Operations

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

The AI driver moves the train (or just the locomotive if it is by itself) to couple with the wagon that is closest to a specified trackmark. More information on this command can be found at

Couple At Trackmark

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

Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-

How to Use the Driver Setup Rule

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How to Use Track Markers

Latest revision as of 09:34, 11 September 2024

Contents

[edit] What are Track Marks?

[edit] Route or Session?

[edit] Adding a Track Mark

[edit] In Surveyor Classic (S10)

[edit] Adding a Track Mark (S10)

[edit] Set the Track Mark Effect Radius (S10)

[edit] In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

[edit] Adding a Track Mark (S20)

[edit] Change the Track Mark Name (S20)

[edit] Set its Effect Radius (S20)

[edit] Move the Track Mark Along the Track (S20)

[edit] Move the Track Mark Vertically (S20)

[edit] Move the Track Mark Horizontally (S20)

[edit] Assign a Track Mark to Another Layer (S20)

[edit] Track Mark Operation

[edit] Driver Navigation Commands

[edit] Navigation Points

[edit] Coupling Operations

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+<td>'''Track Marks''' are red coloured track objects that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor'''</td>
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-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepRoute|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextDown.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
 </tr>
 </table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''The Layers Tool in Surveyor Classic (S10)'''=
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000>
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:SurveyorToolMenuLayers.JPG|150px]]</td>
-<td><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>[[file:RightArrowRed.JPG|link=]]
-<td>Click the '''Layers Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F6&#160;</span>) to open up its properties.<br>
-[[file:LayersTools.JPG|480px]]</td>
 <td>
-<br>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffb0>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+A Track Mark has two important properties:-
+<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
+<td>its name which is needed for all commands and rules that use the Track Mark, and</td>
-----
+</tr>
-The layers are organised into two groups:-
+<tr valign="top">
-*'''Route Layers''' in the top group, and
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-*'''Session Layers''' in the lower group.
+<td>its '''Trigger Effect Radius''' (the red "wings" shown in the image below, the radius value is shown below the Track Mark name). This controls how closely an AI train has to approach the marker (smaller radius = closer to the Track Mark)</td>
-Each group can contain multiple layers - the scroll bars next to the layer names shown on the left indicate that there are more layers in each group than can fit into the display window area.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top" bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700;">The direction that a Track Mark is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation</span></td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 157: / Line 193: @@
 </table>
 <br>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=629><span id="skipAddS10"></span>
+=='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''==
+</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#skipAddS20|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#stepAdding|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 -->
-==Loading a Route and Loading a Session==
+===Adding a Track Mark (S10)===
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7 width="730">					<!-- BEGIN top level -->
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>In Summary:</b></span></td>
+<td width=520>[[image:TrackMarkTools.png|520px|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 trackmark:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Route Layers are saved with the Route. Session Layers are saved with the Session.<td>
+<td>Open the '''Tracks Tool''' Flyout or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''If you edit a Session Layer and later load just the Route then those edits will not appear.'''</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Trackmark button''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;V&#160;</span> key</td>
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END top level -->
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">						<!-- BEGIN Trainz Wiki Link -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the item named '''Track Marker''' in the asset list</td>
-More information on creating, loading and saving '''Routes''' and '''Sessions''' can be found on the '''Trainz Wiki Page''' at '''[[Route_and_Session_Basics|Route and Session Basics]]'''
-</td>
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END Trainz Wiki Link -->
-<br>
-The layers you see will depend on whether you have loaded a '''Route''' by itself (with no "child" Session) or a '''Session''' and its "parent" Route.
-<table>																<!-- BEGIN top level -->
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersToolsRoute.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>[[file:LayersToolsSession.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>The first image on the left gives an example of the layers that can appear if a '''Route only''' is loaded into Surveyor. These are the layers that are saved with the Route. '''Note that a default "session-layer" is present'''.
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>								<!-- BEGIN 2nd level -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''An empty default "session-layer" is always created in the Session Layers Group when only the Route is loaded into Surveyor.'''</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;+&#160;</span> '''Add''' button - it may already be selected - or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;A&#160;</span> key</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''If you load just the Route and edit its "session-layer" then those edits will not appear the next time you load just the Route''' because an empty "session-layer" is created each time a Route is loaded without a Session.
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the Track Mark is to be placed</td>
-</td>
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END 2nd level -->
-The second image on the left gives an example of the layers that can appear if a '''Session based on that Route''' is loaded into Surveyor. It shows Route Layers and Session Layers.<br><br>
-In both cases, the '''Route Layers''' are identical because the same Route has been loaded. A Session contains its own layers, the '''Session Layers''', that are loaded and saved with the Session but are not loaded or saved with the Route.<br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>								<!-- BEGIN 2nd level Black Border -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td colspan=2>If necessary, you can adjust the position of the Track Mark by dragging it along the track using the '''Move''' tool</td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>								<!-- BEGIN 2nd level Tip -->
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you load a '''Session''' and do not want to edit any of the '''Route layers''' then click the '''Lock Route Layers''' icon on the Layers Tool
-<table>																<!-- BEGIN 3rd level -->
-<tr>
-<td>[[file:LayersToolButtonsLOCKALL.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Click the '''Lock Button'''
-</td>
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END 3rd level -->
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>															<!-- END 2nd level Tip-->
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>														<!-- END 2nd level Black Border -->
-</td>
-</tr>
-</table>															<!-- END top level -->
 <br>
-<table bgcolor="red" cellpadding=2>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td>Immediately after the Track Mark has been placed its properties window will appear. You can:-
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
+<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">If you load a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">ROUTE</span> but not the SESSION then only <span style="text-decoration: underline;">edit the Route Layers</span></span></td>
+<td>Enter a '''Name''' for the Track Mark, and</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''If you edit a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">SESSION</span> or its layers then always <span style="text-decoration: underline;">save the Session</span>'''</span></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>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''When you save a new <span style="text-decoration: underline;">SESSION</span> always give it a name, do <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NOT</span> leave it as "Default"</span>
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 251: / Line 268: @@
 </table>
-==Creating a New Route==
+<table width=1000>
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersNewRoute.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackMarkProperties.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-<table>
+<table bgcolor=#000000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersNewRoute.JPG|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=604>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=600>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
-----
-*When a brand new route is created it will come with two layers, a single '''route-layer''' and a single '''session-layer'''.
-*Both layers will be empty (the baseboard with its grid is saved with the route but is not in any layer).
-</td>
-</tr>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2>
-<table width=600 bgcolor=#ffffe0>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''A layer can be renamed at anytime by double clicking on its name with the left mouse button and typing a new name'''
+<td>Enter a useful name for each Track Mark - the name will be needed for driver commands and session rules. Many creators base the name on the location (e.g. "Maintown Track 1 North")
-</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 294: / Line 288: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
+===Set the Track Mark Effect Radius (S10)===
-==The "Active Layer"==
+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>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>In Summary:</b></span></td>
+<td>The '''Effect Radius''' is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to complete certain driver commands such as "Drive To Trackmark". The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.</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>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td>'''The ''Active Layer'' is the selected (highlighted) layer.'''</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 Track Mark Effect Radius:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>When you load the '''Route only''' into Surveyor, the '''first Route layer''' will be the '''Active Layer'''</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>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>
-<td>When you load a '''Session''' into Surveyor, the '''first Session layer''' will be the '''Active Layer'''</td>
+<table>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> Choose one of:-</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-In the image above, the '''route-layer''' is the '''Active Layer'''. You can change the '''Active Layer''' at any time by clicking on the name of another layer.
-<br>
-<table width=900>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=484>
+<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=464>
+<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Track Mark'''
+<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=460>
+<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>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track 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>
-The '''Active Layer''' is the "working layer" which is:-
+<tr valign="top">
-*where new objects will be added to the layout
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
-*the layer that is automatically selected for merging and deleting
+<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-</td>
-<td width=12>&nbsp;</td>
-<td width=484>
-<table bgcolor="red" width=464>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=460>
+<td>To manually alter the '''Effect Radius''' value
+<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Trainz''' does not identify which is the '''Active Layer''' in '''Surveyor''' and this often leads to problems such as objects being added to the wrong layer.<br>
+<td>Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box</td>
-See [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Adding Objects To Layers|Adding Objects To Layers]]''' below for more information.
-</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
+<tr valign="top">
-</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>
+<tr valign="top">
-<br>
+<td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td>
-==Adding a New Layer==
+<td>To apply a value in the '''Effect Radius Value''' text box (from methods [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Dblue.png|link=]]) to another '''Track Mark'''
 <table>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersToolButtonsADD.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Click the '''Add Button'''</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 '''Track Mark''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
-An '''Add layer''' dialogue window will appear.
+</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>[[file:LayersAddLayer.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Adjust Effect Radius''' button</td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br>
+<td>Select the '''Track Mark'''</td>
-#Enter a name for the new layer
-#Select the layer group, '''Route''' or '''Session''', where it will be placed
-#Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon</td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
-----</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>
-</table>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>You can easily rename the layer or move it to the other layer group if you change your mind.</td>
+<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Track Mark as the mouse moves (but only one Track Mark at a time)</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 405: / Line 396: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-==Deleting a Layer==
-<table bgcolor="red" width=300>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=296>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
-'''Deleting Layers''' cannot be undone
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 423: / Line 403: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<table>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
-<tr>
-<td>[[file:LayersToolButtonsDELETE.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Select the layer to be deleted and click the '''Delete Button'''. <span style="background-color: yellow; font-weight: 700;"> If you don't select a layer to delete then Trainz will select the current Active Layer. </span></td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<table bgcolor="red" width=900>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=896>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=896>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Deleting a layer will delete ALL the objects placed in that layer''' except objects that are "Bound" to that layer. See [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Bound Layer|The Bound Layer]]''' section below.</td>
-</tr>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>In '''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions there will be a delay when deleting a layer. The delay will be indicated by a progress bar but can take several minutes on very large routes.<br>
-<span style="color: white; background-color: red; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;Resist any urge to click the Cancel button&nbsp;</span><br>
-This delay will occur '''every time''' a layer is deleted.</td>
-</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Due to a "bug" '''deleting a layer that contains a ruler will not delete the ruler'''. It will be hidden from view but it may reappear if another layer with the same name as the deleted layer is created or it will, eventually, reappear in the '''route-layer'''.
+<td>Once you have an Effect Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Track Marks by using method [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 453: / Line 416: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-If the layer being deleted is empty, then the following dialogue window will appear:-
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
-<table>
-<tr>
-<td>[[file:LayerDeleteEmpty.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
-</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Choices.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=629><span id="skipAddS20"></span>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Choices:'''</span><br>
+=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
-*Click '''Yes''' to delete the layer
-*Click '''No''' to cancel the delete operation</td>
-</tr>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
 </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>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-If the layer being deleted is NOT empty, then the following dialogue window will appear:-
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
-<table>
-<tr>
-<td>[[file:LayerDeleteNotEmpty.JPG|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
-</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Choices.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Surveyor 2.0''' is only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Choices:'''</span><br>
-*Click '''Merge''' to merge this layer and its contents into another layer. See '''Merging Layers''' below for more information
-*Click '''Delete''' to delete the layer and its contents
-*Click '''Cancel''' to cancel the delete operation</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-</tr>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
+===Adding a Track Mark (S20)===
-==Merging Layers==
+[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Filter Palette''' either:-
+<table width=1100>
-<table bgcolor="red" width=300>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=296>
+<table width=790>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
+<table border=1>
-'''Merging Layers''' cannot be undone
+<tr valign="top">
+<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:FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected_S20.png|link=]]
 </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 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:FilterPaletteNoIconSelected_S20.png|link=]]<br>
+Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
+[[image:FilterSelectTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]]
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+</td>
-<table>
-<tr>
-<td>[[file:LayersToolButtonsMERGE.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Select the layer to be merged into another layer and click the '''Merge Button'''. <span style="background-color: yellow; font-weight: 700;"> If you don't select a layer to merge then Trainz will select the current Active Layer. </span></td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>In Summary:</b></span></td>
+<td colspan=3>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Shortcut&#160;</span> If you already have a '''Track Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Merging a layer into another layer will move ALL the objects from the first layer into the second layer.''' The first layer, which is now empty, will then be deleted. </td>
+<td>move the tool pointer over the existing track marker object and hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key. The object name will appear in a '''ToolTip''' attached to the pointer</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Once layers have been merged they cannot be separated.'''</td>
+<td>while holding down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-<table bgcolor="red" width=900>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>In '''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions there will be a delay when merging a layer. The delay will be indicated by a progress bar but can take several minutes on very large routes.<br>
-<span style="color: white; background-color: red; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;Resist any urge to click the Cancel button&nbsp;</span><br>
-This delay will occur '''every time''' a layer is merged.
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 559: / Line 500: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
+</td>
+<td>
-The layer merge dialogue window will appear as shown below:-
+<table bgcolor=#000000 width=400 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=396 cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=22>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=374><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
+</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>
+If the '''Filter Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette''' are not shown on the screen, then:-
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersMergeInto.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td>
 <td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To display palettes:-</td>
-----</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br>
+<td>open the [[image:SurveyorWindowIcon.png|link=]] '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td>
-#Select the '''destination layer''' for the merge
-#Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon
-The '''Merge into:''' list shows all the available layers with no distinction between Route Layers and Session Layers</td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-==Locking Layers==
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
 <tr valign="top">
+<td>&#160;</td>
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>It is good practice to '''LOCK ALL LAYERS that you are not currently editing.''' This will avoid the all too common problem of accidentally adding objects to the wrong layer.
+<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td>
-</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you '''LOCK''' or '''UNLOCK''' a Route Layer while editing a Session then you will have made a change to the Route and will be asked to save both the Route and the Session when you exit Surveyor.</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>
-<br>
+</td>
-===Locking Individual Layers===
-'''To LOCK an individual layer, click on the ''Open Padlock'' icon next to its name.''' The layer being locked does not have to be the current '''Active Layer'''.
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''The objects in a LOCKED layer cannot be moved (around the layout) or deleted''' but they can be moved to other layers.</td>
 </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]]'''
-<table>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersRouteTreesActive.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>[[file:LayersRouteTreesActiveLocked.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td><br>
-*The first image on the left shows two Route Layers, both UNLOCKED with their Padlock icons '''Open'''. One layer, "Trees", is highlighted showing that it is the currently active layer.
-*The second image on the left shows the same two layers after the "Trees" layer has been LOCKED.
-*A locked layer can be UNLOCKED by clicking its Closed Padlock icon.<br><br>
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-If you attempt to add a scenery object to a locked layer you will receive the following message:-
+</td>
-<table>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersRouteTreesActiveLockedError.JPG|link=]]<br>
-*Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to UNLOCK the layer</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+</td>
-===Locking ALL Route Layers===
-<table>
-<tr>
-<td>[[file:LayersToolButtonsLOCKALL.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Click the '''Lock Button'''</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
-This will LOCK ALL the layers in the Route Layers Group. The Session Layers Group will not be affected.
+[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "mark" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br>
+<table width=1000>
-The Route Layers Group can be UNLOCKED by clicking the '''Lock Button''' again.
-==Moving a Layer==
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Main Points:</b></span></td>
+<td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchMark_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td>
-</tr>
+<td>
+<br>
+<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Layers can be moved up or down<br>
+<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "mark" in their names or descriptions.</td>
-* within the same layer group (e.g. '''Route''' or '''Session''')
-* between the two groups</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>A layer containing track objects (e.g. signals, switches, etc) '''CANNOT''' be placed above the layer containing the track</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''Track Mark''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br>
-</tr>
+[[image:AssetPaletteSearchMarkScrolled_S20.png|link=]]
-</table>
 <br>
-<table bgcolor="red" width=900>
+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=#fcbcbc width=896>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
+<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>
-In '''TRS19''' and later '''Trainz''' versions there will be a delay when moving a layer. The delay will be indicated by a progress bar but can take several minutes on very large routes<br>
-<span style="color: white; background-color: red; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;Resist any urge to click the Cancel button&nbsp;</span><br>
-This delay will occur '''every time''' a layer is moved.
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 687: / Line 590: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-In the example shown below a layer created in the Route Layers Group is being moved into the Session Layers Group.
-<table>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersMove1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>[[file:LayersMove3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
-</tr>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br>
-#Select the layer to be moved and hold down the left mouse button
-#Drag the layer up or down to its new position
 </td>
-</tr>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-*The move can be between layer groups as shown left or within groups to move the layer to a higher or lower position in the group.
-*The only situation where layer order within a layer group makes any difference is when adding track objects (e.g. signals, track signs, etc) to a track.
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>When adding track objects to a track, the '''object being added must be in the same layer or in a layer below''' the layer containing the track. For more information, see the section [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The "route-layer"|The "route-layer"]]''' below.</td>
-</tr>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you attempt to move a layer containing track objects, such as signals, to a position above the layer containing the track, you will get an error message.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 728: / Line 596: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Track Mark''' on the track.<br>
-==Hiding Layers==
+<table width=1000>
-To hide or show a layer click the '''Eye Icon''' next to its name.
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersHideNone.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add trackmark]]</td>
 <td>
-*In the image shown left the two trees are in different Route Layers
+<table width=520 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-*All the layers have their '''Eye Icons''' set to '''Show'''
-</td>
-</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersHideTree.JPG|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-*In the image shown left the '''Trees''' layer has its '''Eye Icon''' set to '''Hide'''<br><br>
+<table width=516 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Track Mark:-</td>
-<td>'''If you attempt to add an object to a hidden layer you will receive a warning message.'''</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Layers that are hidden when saved in ''Surveyor'' will also be hidden when loaded in ''Driver''.'''<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 width=25>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Track Mark'''</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>Once placed a '''Track Mark''' can be easily moved if needed.</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 758: / Line 624: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
-<tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepToolS20"></span>&nbsp;</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepWhat|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepRouteSession|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
-</tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''The Layers Palette in Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''=
-In Surveyor 2.0 (S20), currently only available to '''Trainz Plus Subscription''' holders, the '''Layers''' are found in the '''Layers Palette'''. The palettes are displayed (or hidden) from the Surveyor '''Windows Menu'''.
 <br>
-<table width=1000>
+<table width=520 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]<td>
 <td>
-If no '''Layers Palette''' is shown on the screen then open the '''Windows Menu'''. Every available palette is listed.
+<table width=516 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
-* '''Visible''' palettes are shown with a '''Tick'''
-* '''Hidden''' palettes are shown without a '''Tick'''
-Click on a palette name to toggle its state between '''visible''' and '''hidden'''.<br>
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:LayersPalette_S20_ListsClosed.png|link=|alt=Layers Palette in S20]]</td>
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>The '''Layers Palette''' will show all the layers in their groups ('''Effect''', '''Route''' and '''Session''') plus the '''Ground Height''' and '''Ground Textures''' special "layers".<br>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
-<br>
+----
+To delete a '''Track Mark''' (or any asset):-
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>select either the:-
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>The '''Route Layers Group''', along with the '''Ground Height''', '''Ground Textures''' and '''Effect Layers''', are saved and loaded with the Route</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:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>The '''Session Layers Group''' are saved and loaded with the Session</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 '''Track Mark'''</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 802: / Line 665: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Lock the Route Layer Group&#160;</span>
-<br>
-All the layers in the '''Route Layer Group''' can be locked against accidental alteration.<br>
-The '''Route Layer Group''' has a padlock icon next to its name - shown as [[image:LayerUnLocked_S20.png|link=]] (unlocked).  '''Left''' click on this icon to lock '''ALL''' the layers in the '''Route Layer Group'''. The icon will change to [[image:LayerLocked_S20.png|link=]] (locked) - click again to unlock all its layers.
-<br><br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Open a Layer Group&#160;</span>
-<br>
-To the left of each '''Layer Group''' name is a small arrow. '''Left''' click on the arrow to open up the group.<br>
-<table width=1000>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:LayersPalette_S20_SessionLayersOpen.png|link=|alt=Layers palette with session layers open]]</td>
-<td>The image on the left shows that the '''Session Layers Group''' is open and its individual layers are now displayed. To close the group '''Left''' click on the arrow again.<br>
-The image shows that the '''Session Layers Group''' contains 3 individual layers:-
-* the top layer in the group is always named '''session-layer''' and is always present even in a new route where you have not yet added anything
-* likewise, the top layer in the '''Route Layers Group''' is always named '''route-layer''' and is also always present
-* there are two user created layers named '''Track Markers''' and '''Rail Workers''' (layer names are chosen by the creator and do not necessarily indicate their contents or purpose)
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Add a New Layer&#160;</span>
-<br>
-You cannot create new layer groups but you can add new layers to a existing group.<br>
-Each Layer Group has a [[image:LayerAdd_S20.png|link=]] icon next to its name. '''Left''' click on the icon to add and name a new layer to that group. If you are adding a new '''Effect Layer''' then you will also have to identify the type of effect - '''TurfFX, '''Clutter''' or '''Water'''.
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Renaming a Layer&#160;</span><br>
-<table width=1000>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td width=120>[[image:LayerRename_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Right''' click on a layer name and select '''Rename Layer..''' from the popup menu.<br><br>
-You will be asked to enter a new name for the layer.</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Deleting a Layer&#160;</span><br>
-<table width=1000>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td width=120>[[image:LayerDelete_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Right''' click on a layer name and select '''Delete Layer''' from the popup menu.<br>
-You will be given a warning that you are about to delete a layer.
-*if you confirm the delete order then the layer and '''<u>all its contents</u>''' will be deleted
-*depending on the contents of the layer, the process may take some time. You will be shown a progress bar during the deleting operation
-*the deleted layer and its contents can be restored (after the delete has completed) using the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Z&#160;</span> option
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Moving a Layer&#160;</span><br>
-Layers can be individually moved up and down within the same layer group or between the '''Route Layers Group''' and the '''Session Layers Group'''. <br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=896 cellpadding=2>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+<td>If you need to rotate the '''Track Mark''' to face the opposite direction then:-
-----
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
-</td>
-</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
-<td>Moving a layer between the '''Session Layer Group''' and the '''Route Layer Group'''  will move the layer and its contents between the Route and the Session and this will affect where the layer and its contents are saved</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>There is no advantage in moving a layer '''within''' the same layer group except when preparing for a layer merge operation (see '''Merging a Layer''' below)</td>
+<td>select the Track Mark then <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:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>layers in the '''Effect Layers Group''' cannot be moved</td>
+<td>from the popup menu select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span> option</td>
-</tr>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>layers from the other groups cannot be moved into the '''Effect Layers Group'''</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2>'''Note:''' the direction it faces has no effect on its operation</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-'''Left''' click on a layer name and, while holding the left button down, drag the layer up or down to its new position.
-*depending on the contents of the layer, the process may take some time. You will be shown a progress bar during the move operation
-*the move can be reversed (after it has completed) by using the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Z&#160;</span> option
-<br>
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Merging a Layer&#160;</span><br>
-<table>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td width=120>[[image:LayerMerge_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Right''' click on a layer name and select '''Merge Layer Up''' from the popup menu.<br>
-*the selected layer will be merged with the layer '''immediately above''' it
-*you may need to move the layer being merged into the correct position before the merge (see '''Moving a Layer''' above)
-*depending on the contents of the layer, the process may take some time. You will be shown a progress bar during the merge operation
-*the merged layers and their contents can be restored (after the merge has completed) back into two separate layers by using the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Ctrl&#160;</span> <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Z&#160;</span> option
-*layers in the '''Effect Layers Group''' cannot be merged
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Hiding Layers&#160;</span><br>
+===Change the Track Mark Name (S20)===
-Each individual layer has an '''Eye''' icon that controls the state ('''visible''' or '''hidden''') of that layer. '''Left''' click on the icon to toggle its state between '''visible''' and '''hidden'''.<br>
-If the '''Eye''' is:-
+The Track Mark name is used to identify it for '''Drive''' and other commands.<br>
-:[[image:LayerEyerOpen_S20.png|link=]] open then layer is '''visible''' in both Surveyor and Driver
+<table width=1000>
-:[[image:LayerEyerClosed_S20.png|link=]] closed then layer is '''hidden'''  in both Surveyor and Driver
-<br>
-<br>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Locking Layers&#160;</span><br>
-Each individual layer has a '''Padlock''' icon that controls the state ('''locked''' or '''unlocked''') of that layer. '''Left''' click on the icon to toggle its state between '''locked''' and '''unlocked'''.<br>
-If the '''Padlock''' is:-
-:[[image:LayerUnLocked_S20.png|link=]] open then the layer is '''unlocked''' and can be edited
-:[[image:LayerLocked_S20.png|link=]] closed then the layer is '''locked''' and cannot be edited
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=896 cellpadding=2>
+<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>
-----
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Track Mark:-</td>
-<td>Locking a layer will protect its contents from being individually selected, deleted and physically moved</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>New assets cannot be added to a locked layer</td>
+<td>using either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) the '''Track Mark''' to be renamed</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>Locked layers can still be deleted, renamed, moved and merged</td>
+<td>in the '''Info Palette''' (you may need to make this palette visible - see the '''Notes:''' for '''Step''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;1&#160;</span> above) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> in the '''Name:''' entry box. Enter a name for the '''Track Mark''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Enter&#160;</span> key</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 946: / Line 733: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<br>
+===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Setting the Active Layer&#160;</span><br>
 <table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[image:LayersPalette_S20_ActiveLayer.png|link=|alt=Active layer selected]]</td>
+<td>The '''Effect Radius''' is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to complete certain driver commands such as "Drive To Trackmark". The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.</td>
-<td>the '''Active Layer''' is the layer where new objects will be automatically added when using the '''Placement Tool'''. The active layer is shown with its name on a blue background. In the image on the left the '''Rail Workers''' layer is the current '''Active Layer'''.<br>
-The name of the current '''Active Layer''' is also shown in the Layer Palette Title Bar.<br>
-To set a new '''Active Layer''', '''Double Left''' click on a layer name.
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<br>
+<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">Move an Object 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>
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-</tr>
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]
-</td>
-<td>
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan="2">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a Track Mark:-</td>
-----</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-# click the small arrow next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object
+<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 '''Track Mark''' to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius'''
-# click the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
-# 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;">&#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
-<br>
-<table bgcolor=#ff0000 width=550>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=546>
+<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 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 (e.g. a signal) in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 1,004: / Line 770: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
+===Move the Track Mark Along the Track (S20)===
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+Track Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br>
+<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepRouteSession"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepToolS20|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
+<tr valign="top">
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+<td>
-</tr>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''Route Layers vs Session Layers'''=
-This topic has filled endless threads in the '''Trainz Forums''' with arguments raging on both sides.
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>In Summary:</b></span></td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Track Mark:-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>In general, there are no "cast iron" rules that dictate what should be placed in the '''Route Layers Group''' and what should be placed in the '''Session Layers Group''' (for an exception see '''TRS19 Platinum Edition, Trainz Plus, TRS22 Notes''' below). Each Route and Session will be different and different creators have different ways of working. The main question to be asked is how many different '''Sessions''' will be created using a particular '''Route'''?</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Track Mark''' to move it along the track or to another track</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffb0>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
-----
-*'''For a Route with only a single Session''' - everything can safely go into the '''Route Layers Group'''
-:Many creators only ever build a single Session for each of their Routes and do not use Session Layers at all (but they still have to save the session separately from the route).
-*'''For a Route with multiple (2 or more) Sessions''' - certain things will probably need to go into the '''Session Layers Group''' for each Session.
-:Many creators build multiple Sessions for each Route and rely on the Session Layers to create the differences between their Sessions.
-*Many scenery assets actually have their properties stored in the Session, even when the assets themselves are in a Route layer. Editing the properties of these assets is considered to be a '''change to the Session'''.  Unless you have a particular reason for saving the edited data (such as a change to commodities) you can '''usually''' ignore the offer to save the Session. These assets include:-
-**junction switches - the left/right switch direction is stored in the Session (but the '''default''' switch direction is stored in the Route)
-**industries - the commodities and quantities loaded/unloaded are stored in the Session
-**industry enabled wagons - the commodities and quantities carried are stored in the Session
-**consist locations ('''TRS19 Platinum Edition''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''') - this is stored in the Session (unless you need to save their new locations, you can safely ignore the offer to save the Session)
-**named route objects ('''TRS19 Platinum Edition''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22''') - while the name is stored in the Route, adding or changing the name is treated as a change to the Session
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffb0>
+The yellow dot beneath the '''Track Mark''', labelled as [[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|20px|link=]] in the image, is the '''Attachment Point''' for the Track Mark. This is where it is attached to the track and is its '''Active Point''', the target of '''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Navigate to Trackmark''' commands.
-<tr valign="top">
+<br><br>
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+The attachment point is always on the track but the '''Track Mark''' object itself, the visible 3D arrow head, does not have to be physically on the track.
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">TRS19 Platinum Edition, Trainz Plus, TRS22 Notes:</span><br>
+</td>
-----
-*The '''recommended''' practice in these versions of Trainz is to place all consists in a '''session layer''' and '''NOT''' in a '''route layer'''. Because these versions have the '''Unified Driver Surveyor''' Interface, placing a train in a route layer after switching from Driver to Surveyor can cause problems. For example:
-**If active Driver consists (i.e. those under manual or AI control) are in a route layer and you switch from Driver to Surveyor to edit the route and save the route edit, then those consists will be saved in their new positions, not their starting positions for the session.
-*Recent experiments using the '''Unified Driver Surveyor''' Interface have indicated that when portals produce trains they will be placed into the same layer as the portal - so if a train that is in a '''Session layer''' enters a portal that is in a '''Route layer''' and is later returned to the layout, it will be returned in the same '''Route layer''' as the portal. This has ''possibly always been the case'' with portals but has not been noticed until the arrival of the '''Unified Driver Surveyor''' Interface
-For more details see the Trainz Wiki page [[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]'''[[How_to_Use_the_UDS_Interface|How to Use the UDS Interface]]'''</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-==The Route Layers Group==
+===Move the Track Mark Vertically (S20)===
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Track Marks can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on a marker.</td>
-<td>The '''Route Layer Group''' should be used for everything that will always appear in '''Driver Mode''' regardless of which Session is playing.''' </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-There is nothing stopping you from placing everything in the "route-layer" of the '''Route Layers Group''' and never having to worry about dealing with layers ever again - some creators prefer to work this way. However, layers do provide you with a way of organising your scenery objects to make them more manageable, particularly in more complicated layouts. Some examples:-
-*A '''Special Objects''' layer or layers that can be used to hold certain scenery objects. For example all the trees or a particular building. This can be very useful when you need to hide those objects to locate or place other objects. Trackside cameras in particular can be very difficult to find when placed in a forest.
-*A '''Platform Objects''' layer can be used to hold all platform items such as seats, luggage, luggage trolleys, people, lamp posts, etc. Because these items are placed on top of a platform object they can be very difficult to move or delete without first moving the platform. The layer containing the platform can be locked allowing these objects to be easily moved or deleted.
-*'''Hiding and Showing Objects''' in '''Driver Mode'''. There is a Session Rule and a Driver Command that can hide and show layers during the running of a Session. For example: a rail worker can be placed in a separate layer and positioned next to a track lever while shunting operations are underway but can be removed from the scene by hiding that layer when shunting has been completed.
-*A '''Test Layer''' for experimenting. Not sure if a particular object is right for your layout? Place it in a temporary layer which you can hide and show to see any differences it makes. This is particularly useful if you are deciding between different types of grasses, for example, placed throughout the layout. If the objects prove to be unsuitable then they can all be deleted by deleting the layer. If they are suitable then the layer can be merged with another or left as a new layer.
-*A '''Ruler Layer''' if you are using rulers. Although rulers obey layer behavior (lock and hide) just like all other objects and splines, they have no properties window to show their layer or allow you to change that layer. Consider placing all rulers in a dedicated layer to make their management easier. <span style="background-color: red; color: white; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;NOTE:&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;Due to a bug in TANE/TRS19, deleting a dedicated '''Ruler Layer''' will not delete the rulers but will '''temporarily''' hide them from view. Rulers will still have to be deleted individually.
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-*'''It is a good idea to place ALL the consists in the same layer''' particularly if they are going to be coupled together during the running of a Session.
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-*A very useful development tool is the '''Bound Layer'''. See [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The Bound Layer|The Bound Layer]]''' section below.
-</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-===The "route-layer"===
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Track Mark vertically:-</td>
-<td>'''To avoid any confusion over which layer is the original "route-layer", this is one layer that should not be renamed or moved from the top position.'''</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-While all layers are equal, the "route-layer" is special.
-<table bgcolor="red" width=900>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td colspan=2>
-<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=896>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Track objects''', such as signals, junctions and track signs, ''cannot'' be placed in any layer that is above the layer containing the track that they are attached to. If the '''route-layer''' is used for all the track and track objects and this layer is left as the top layer then this will never be a problem.
+<td>This option is only available with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' - the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key</td>
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 </td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<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 Track Mark to it up or down</td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>
-<td>It is '''recommended''' that the following objects should be placed in the '''route-layer''':-
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
-*Track and interactive industries with track
+<tr valign="top">
-*Track infrastructure (turntables, bridges, tunnels, etc)
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-*Signals and track signs (speed limits, warnings, distance, etc)
+<td>If you need to return the '''Track Mark''' to its original position then:-
-*Junctions and switches
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-..and that the "route-layer" be placed at the top of the '''Route Layers Group'''.
+<tr valign="top">
-</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Track Mark to the track:-</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
+<tr valign="top">
-</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">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>
-</table>
-==The Session Layers Group==
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>The '''Session Layers Group''' should be used for everything that will only be seen in the '''''currently loaded Session'''''.</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>
-If you are creating more than one Session based around a particular Route, then you will probably make use of the Session Layers.
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffb0>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
-----
-Session Layers can contain:-
-*Scenery objects that will only appear in one or some of the Sessions.
-:For example: If you have placed human figures and equipment for a track work crew alongside the track and want them to be seen in a daylight Session but not in a night Session, then place them in one of the Session Layers of the daylight Session only. Likewise, station staff holding lamps would be placed in one of the Session Layers of the night Session only.
-*Consists used in a Session.
 </td>
 </tr>
-<tr valign="top">
+</table>
-<td colspan=2>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
-*'''It is a good idea to place ALL the consists in the same Session Layer and this is strongly <u>recommended</u> for Trainz Plus and TRS22 which have the UDS interface'''. It is also important if different consists are going to be coupled together during the running of a Session
-*'''When you first save a Session, give it a distinctive and informative name.''' Avoid the temptation to use '''Default''' as the name of your Session as you can easily end up with several Sessions all called '''Default'''
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 1,173: / Line 862: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
+<br>
+Because the '''Attachment Point''' of the '''Track Mark''', the yellow dot, remains on the track, moving the track mark object vertically does not affect its operation.
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+===Move the Track Mark Horizontally (S20)===
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepAdding"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td>Track Marks 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 a marker.</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepRouteSession|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepDeleting|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+</table>
-='''Adding Objects To Layers (S10)'''=
-When an object (such as a scenery item, consist, track or track object) is added to the layout it is automatically placed in the currently '''Active Layer'''.  Unfortunately, '''Surveyor Classic (S10)''' does not indicate which layer is the '''Active Layer''' unless you open the Layers Tool to look. This can lead to objects being placed into the wrong layers and while these objects can later be moved to another layer (see the section [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#Moving Objects To Other Layers|Moving Objects To Other Layers]]''' below) it would be better to correctly set the '''Active Layer''' first.
+<table width=1000>
-<br><br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
 <tr valign="top">
+<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td>It is good practice to '''LOCK ALL LAYERS that you are not currently editing.''' This will avoid the all too common problem of accidentally adding objects to the wrong layer.
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-</td>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Track Mark 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>
-</table>
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''You cannot add objects to a layer that is LOCKED.'''</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;Red&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Track Mark to move it left or right</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-If you attempt to add a scenery object to a locked layer you will receive the following message:-
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersRouteTreesActiveLockedError.JPG|link=]]<br>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]]</td>
-*Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon to '''UNLOCK the layer'''.</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Track Mark to move it forward or back</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>
-<td>When adding track objects (signals, speed signs, etc) to a track, the '''objects being added must be in the same layer as the track or in a layer below the track layer'''. For more information, see the section [[file:PageLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[#The "route-layer"|The "route-layer"]]''' above.</td>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
-</tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>
+<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=996>
+<td>If you need to return the Track Mark to its original position then:-
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Track Mark to the track:-</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
-----
-There are many features of '''Trainz Routes''' and '''Sessions''' that are '''NOT stored in layers'''. In some cases while the objects themselves may be placed in layers, their settings or properties are not. These include:-
-<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2">
-*landforms
-*textures
-*'''TurfFX''' and '''Clutter''' ground effects
-*trackside camera '''settings'''
-*weather conditions
-*time of day
-*session rules and driver commands
-*signal and junctions '''settings'''
-*rolling stock loads
-*industry '''settings'''
-*portal settings
-*passenger station '''settings'''
-*navigation points
-*interlocking tower '''settings''' [[file:BugMini.PNG|link=]]
-</div>
-</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Landforms, textures, effect layers (TurfFX, Clutter) and some Environment settings are saved as part of the '''Route''' while all the others are saved as part of a '''Session'''</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>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>When you enter or edit the name of a route layer scenery object, such as a station name board, that change will be treated as a change to the '''Session''' but the new or edited name will still be saved as a property of the scenery object in a '''Route''' layer. When you save, you will be given the option of saving the '''Session''' as well as the '''Route'''. You can ignore the offer to save the '''Session''' if you have not edited any objects in a '''Session Layer''', the '''Session Layers''' themselves (e.g. moved, merged, deleted or renamed) or other '''Session''' properties (e.g. commodity levels or loads). <span style="background-color: yellow; font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;If uncertain, always save the Session&nbsp;</span>
+<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>
-</td>
-</tr>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Bug.png|link=|30px]]</td>
-<td>A bug has been reported in the '''Interlocking Towers''' (and the '''Enhanced Interlocking Towers''') where the path and settings are initially saved in the '''Route''' but any later edits and changes are then saved in the '''Session'''. The workaround for this is to always load the '''Session''' when working with '''IT''' and '''EIT''' assets. This problem has not been resolved in the latest versions of '''Trainz'''.
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 1,272: / Line 927: @@
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
-<tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepDeleting"></span>&nbsp;</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepMoving|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
-</tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''Deleting Objects From Layers (S10)'''=
-<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>
-*It is good practice to '''LOCK ALL LAYERS that you are not currently editing.''' This will avoid the all too common problem of accidentally deleting objects from the wrong layer.
-*An exception to this "good practice" is when managing rulers. Unless you have used a dedicated ruler layer for all rulers it can be difficult to discover which layer contains a particular ruler. If rulers are not added to a dedicated layer then you will need to unlock and unhide all the layers first before you can use the '''Delete Ruler''' tool.
 </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 1,300: / Line 934: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+Because the '''Attachment Point''' of the '''Track Mark''', the yellow dot, remains on the track, moving the track mark object horizontally does not affect its operation.
-<tr valign="top">
+</td>
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''You cannot delete objects from a layer that is LOCKED.'''</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-Unfortunately '''Trainz''' does not give you a warning message when you attempt to delete an object from a locked layer, the object just refuses to be deleted.
+<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000>
-<br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you cannot delete an object then check:-
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
-*that the objects layer and bound layer (if it has been set) are unlocked
+----
-*that you are using the correct delete tool (e.g. such as attempting to delete a tree with the spline, signal or rolling stock delete tool) - it happens!
+The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the '''Track Mark''' will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move a Track Mark Along the Track</span> without moving its attachment point. Using this tool makes it possible to move the '''Track Mark''' visible object beyond the end of the track if that is ever required. This will have no effect on its operation.</td>
-</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 1,325: / Line 954: @@
 </table>
 <br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+===Assign a Track Mark to Another Layer (S20)===
+<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepMoving"></span>&nbsp;</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>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepDeleting|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepBound|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''Moving Objects To Other Layers (S10)'''=
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersObjectProperties.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
+[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td>
 <td>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
-To move individual objects from one layer to another:-
-#Open the '''Properties''' window ('''?''' button in the '''Object Tools''') of the object to be moved
-#Click the '''Layer''' or one of the '''scroll buttons'''
-#Select the new layer
-#Click the [[file:Tick.PNG|link=]] icon
-</td>
-</tr>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Track Mark to a layer:-</td>
-<td>'''You can move an object into and out of a locked layer'''</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td>
-<td>Rulers cannot be moved to a different layer because they do not have a properties window. If it is necessary to move a ruler to another layer, it must be manually created in the desired layer (using the '''Add Ruler''' tool), then the pre-existing ruler must be deleted (using the '''Delete Ruler''' tool). </td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>Multiple scenery objects can be simultaneously moved to another layer by using the '''Bulk Asset Update/Replacement''' tool from the '''Surveyor Tools Menu'''. The exception to this is spline objects (including track splines) which must be moved segment by segment</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td>
-</tr>
-</table></td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersObjectPropertiesChangeLayer.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td>
 </tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepBound"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</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>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepMoving|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#stepDriver|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
-='''The Bound Layer'''=
-This is a little used and probably little understood layer feature. It allows you to attach an object to two different layers so it can have the properties (locked/unlocked and show/hide) of both layers. The bound layer was introduced as a development tool, its sole use is as a tool in the building of routes and sessions.
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''An object will be LOCKED and cannot be deleted or moved if its layer OR its <span style="text-decoration: underline;">bound layer</span> is locked.'''
+<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>
-<tr valign="top">
+</table>
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+</td>
-<td>'''An object will be HIDDEN if its layer OR its <span style="text-decoration: underline;">bound layer</span> is hidden.'''
-</tr>
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''Rulers cannot be bound to another layer.'''
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-Some applications:-
+<table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2>
-*Temporarily locking an object by binding it to a locked layer while allowing other objects in the same unlocked layer to be moved or deleted. A simple but very effective development technique is to create a Route layer called "Locked" and then lock it. If you need to temporarily stop an object from being deleted or moved then it can be bound to the "Locked" layer.
+<tr valign="top">
-*Temporarily hiding an object by binding it to a hidden layer (this will require the hidden layer to be made visible so the object can be unbound).
+<td>
+<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span>
 <table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersBoundLayer.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td><br>
+<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>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
-<tr>
-<td colspan="2">
-----</td>
 </tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
-<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Steps:'''</span><br>
+<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>
-In the '''Properties Window''' of an object:-
-#Click the '''Bound Layer''' box or one of its '''scroll buttons'''
-#Select the layer to be used as the '''Bound Layer''' for the object (an object cannot be bound to its own layer)
-The effects of the binding can be reversed by setting the '''Bound Layer''' back to '''''<none>'''''.</td>
 </tr>
-<tr>
+</table>
-<td colspan="2">
+</td>
-----</td>
 </tr>
-</table></td>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
+<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>'''When a layer is deleted any objects bound to that layer will have their ''Bound Layer'' reset to ''<none>'''''
+<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
+* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<br>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS -->
-<tr valign="top">
-<td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=629><span id="stepOperation"></span>
-<td>If you are going to be working with multiple objects that will be bound to a locked or hidden layer then a simple strategy is to:-
+='''Track Mark Operation'''=
-*Create a new empty layer called "Locked" or "Hidden" and lock or hide that layer, according to your needs
-*Bind the individual objects to that layer as required
-*When editing, testing or whatever you are doing has been completed simply delete the new layer. All objects that have been bound to that layer will have their '''Bound Layer''' property reset to '''none''' so the hidden objects will reappear and the locked objects will be unlocked.
 </td>
+<td width=50>&#160;</td>
+<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS20|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>
 </tr>
-</table>
+</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+The most common use for Track Marks is as destinations for driver commands or as "way points" to direct a train to a destination via one or more intermediate places. They can also be used as the targets for Navigation Points and coupling operations.<br>
+=='''Driver Navigation Commands'''==
+<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
+* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
 <br>
+<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
-<table bgcolor=#000000>
 <tr valign="top">
 <td>
-<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
+<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td>If you need to remove an object from a route but cannot alter the route (e.g. it is payware or under another users kuid) then create a new hidden session layer and change the bound layer of the object to the hidden layer. This will be treated as a change to the session only and Trainz will not ask you to save the route as well as the session.
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
+----
 </td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Drive Via Trackmark''' commands will '''NOT''' force the AI to find an alternative clear path to the Track Mark if the shortest path is blocked</td>
+</tr>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
+<td>'''Navigate To Trackmark''' and '''Navigate Via Trackmark''' commands will force the AI to find an alternative clear path to the Track Mark if the shortest path is blocked. '''The path chosen may not be ''prototypical'''''</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
@@ Line 1,476: / Line 1,081: @@
 </table>
 <br>
+<table width=1000>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Drive To Trackmark</span><br>
+Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to the designated Track Mark. '''The AI will noticeably slow the train as it approaches the Track Mark'''. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will '''NOT''' attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Mark. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
+</tr>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="stepDriver"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px]]</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Drive Via Trackmark</span><br>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepBound|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and '''through''' the designated Track Mark. If there are no further navigation commands (e.g. '''Drive To''', etc) then the AI '''will halt the train after passing the Track Mark'''. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the Track Mark to the next Track Mark or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will '''NOT''' attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Mark. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextDown.png|link=#bottom|alt=Next Down|Next Down]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
+This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
 </tr>
-</table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
+<tr valign="top">
+<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px|link=]]</td>
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Navigate To Trackmark</span><br>
+Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to the designated Track Mark. '''The AI will noticeably slow the train as it approaches the Track Mark'''. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Mark. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
-='''Layers in Driver Mode'''=
+This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
+</tr>
-During the running of a Session in '''Driver Mode''' visible layers can be hidden and invisible layers revealled according to the events that occur during the Session.
-<table>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:LayersDriveShow.JPG|link=]][[file:LayersDriveHide.JPG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px]]</td>
-<td>The two '''Driver Mode''' scenes shown on the left illustrate this feature.
+<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Navigate Via Trackmark</span><br>
-*In the first image on the left, all layers are visible
+Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and '''through''' the designated Track Mark. If there are no further navigation commands (e.g. '''Navigate To''', etc) then the AI '''will halt the train after passing the Track Mark'''. If there are further navigation commands then the AI will proceed through the Track Mark to the next Track Mark or Industry at normal speed. Switches ahead of the train that are not locked against the AI will be set to allow the train to proceed and reset after the train has cleared the switch. The AI driver will attempt to find a way around blockages when calculating the shortest path to the Track Mark. All signals and speed signs along the route are obeyed.<br>
-*In the second image on the left, two of the layers have been hidden
-The trigger for this change was the arrival of a train at the platform.</td>
+This command is built in to '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-This effect could be achieved in two different ways:-
+=='''Navigation Points'''==
-#'''A Driver Command''' - specific to a particular driver, or
+Navigation Points can be attached to Track Marks to provide users with session instructions.<br>
-#'''A Session Rule''' - specific to a particular driver, consist, or any driver/consist<br>
-=='''Using a Driver Command'''==
-The driver command [[file:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[Driver_Commands_List#Layer_Control|Layer Control]]''' hides and shows named layers.<br>
-[[file:LayerControlExample.png|link=]]<br>
-=='''Using Session Rules'''==
+<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width="58">[[file:RulesWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td width="640"><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Rules Used:'''</span><br>
+<td>Information on navigation points can be found at:-<br>
-----</td>
+* '''[[How_to_Use_Navigation_Point_Rules|How to Use Navigation Points]]
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-*'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Show/Trackside_Check_Rule|Trackside Check Rule]]''' - to trigger the event
-*'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Show/Hide_Layer_Rule|Show/Hide Layer Rule]]''' - to hide layers
-*'''[[Session_Rule_List_with_Parameters#Message_Popup_Rule|Message Popup Rule]]''' - to open a browser window with a message
 <br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+=='''Coupling Operations'''==
+An AI controlled train can be issued with a driver command to couple with the consist located at a specified Track Mark.<br>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width="58">[[file:screenshot.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:CMD_Couple_At_Trackmark.png|50px|link=]]</td>
-<td width="640"><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Session Editor Screenshot:'''</span><br>
+<td>The AI driver moves the train (or just the locomotive if it is by itself) to couple with the wagon that is closest to a specified trackmark. More information on this command can be found at [[image:PageLink2.PNG|link=]] '''[[Driver_Commands_List#Couple_At_Trackmark|Couple At Trackmark]]'''<br><br>
-----</td>
+This command must be downloaded from the DLS and installed in '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-<table>
+<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
-<tr>
-<td>[[file:LayersDriveHideRules.JPG|link=]]</td>
-</tr>
-</table>
-<br>
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width="58">[[file:explanation.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
-<td width="640"><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Description:'''</span><br>
+<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
-----</td>
+* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
+</td>
 </tr>
 </table>
-In this example:-
-*The '''Trackside Check Rule''' is triggered when a specific train comes to a stop at a trackmark. This then executes the following rules in order:-
-**The '''Show/Hide Layer Rule''' is used to hide the layer named "People". Four passengers (three standing and one seated) are hidden.
-**The '''Show/Hide Layer Rule''' is used to hide the layer named "CNJCartsFull". The boxes and mail bags on the three platform trolleys are hidden.
-**The '''Message Popup Rule''' is used to place a message on the screen informing the player that the passengers and mail have been loaded.
 <br>
-<table>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
+<table width=1000>						<!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
 <tr valign="top">
-<td width=729><span id="bottom"></span>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=729><span id="bottom"></span>&#160;</td>
-<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
+<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepDriver|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
+<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
-<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
-<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
+<td width=75>&#160;</td>
 </tr>
 </table>								<!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
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 ='''Trainz Wiki'''=
-<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<table width=1000>
 <tr valign="top">
-<td>[[file:TrainzWiki.png|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<table width=500 cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=80>[[image:TrainzWiki.png|link=]]</td>
 <td>
 <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]]'''
 *'''[[Session Rules By Categories With Properties|Session Rules List (Categories) With Parameters]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+</td>
+<td>
+<table width=500 cellpadding=4 bgcolor="aquamarine">
+<tr valign="top">
+<td width=50>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
+<td>
+<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Related Links'''</span><br>
+* '''[[How to Use Track Direction Markers]]'''
+* '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers]]'''
+* '''[[How to Use Track Triggers]]'''
+</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 </td>
 </tr>
 </table>
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-This page was created by Trainz user '''<span class="plainlinks">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/User:Pware pware]</span>''' in June 2018 and was last updated as shown below.
+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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