How to Use Track Markers

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The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''TANE''', '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22'''.
 
The information in this Wiki Page applies to '''TANE''', '''TRS19''', '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22'''.
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">In Summary:</span></td>
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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>'''Track Marks are red coloured track objects that are invisible in ''Driver Mode'' but visible in ''Surveyor Mode'''''</td>
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<td>They are used as '''destinations''' or '''waypoints''' for '''AI''' driver commands</td>
 
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<td>'''Track Marks are used as destinations or waypoints for AI driver commands'''</td>
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<td>They only work on '''AI''' controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
 
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<td>'''Track Marks only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td>
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<td>The '''direction''' that the markers point has absolutely '''NO EFFECT''' on their operation</td>
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<td>The '''direction''' that the marker is pointing has absolutely '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation</td>
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='''What are Track Marks?'''=
 
  
The '''Trainz AI''' relies heavily on '''Track Marks''' to direct trains around a layout. They are only visible in '''Surveyor Mode'''.<br>
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<td>The '''Trainz AI''' relies heavily on '''Track Marks''' to direct trains around a layout. They are only visible in '''Surveyor'''</td>
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<td colspan=2>Track Marks are the targets for:-</td>
 
<td colspan=2>Track Marks are the targets for:-</td>
 
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<td>'''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Navigate To Trackmark''' driver commands</td>
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<td>destinations using '''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Navigate To Trackmark''' driver commands</td>
 
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<td>'''Drive Via Trackmark''' and '''Navigate Via Trackmark''' driver commands</td>
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<td>waypoints using '''Drive Via Trackmark''' and '''Navigate Via Trackmark''' driver commands</td>
 
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<td colspan=2>They can also be used to:-</td>
 
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<td>attachments for '''Navigation Points'''</td>
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<td>hold '''Navigation Points'''</td>
 
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<td>'''Track Marks can be placed in a Route layer or in a Session layer'''</td>
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<td>Track Marks can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td>
 
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<td>Placing Track Marks in a '''Route layer''' (e.g. in the same layer as the track) means that they will be available in '''all Sessions''' created using that particular Route.
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<td>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</td>
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<td>Placing Track Marks in a '''Session layer''' means that they will only be available in that 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.
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<td>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.
 
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<td>Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:-<br>
 
<td>Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:-<br>
 
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
 
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
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A Track Mark has two important properties:-
 
A Track Mark has two important properties:-
*its name which is needed for all commands and rules that use the Track Mark, and
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*its '''Trigger 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 to activate it (smaller radius = closer to the Track Mark)</td>
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===<span style="color: black; background-color: cyan;">&#160;Setting the Track Mark&#160;</span>===
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===Adding a Track Mark (S10)===
  
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a trackmark:-</td>
 
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<td>Open the '''Tracks Tool''' Flyout or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;F4&#160;</span> key</td>
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# Select the item named '''Track Marker'''
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# Select the '''+''' (add) button - it may already be selected
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# '''Left''' click on the track location where the Track Mark is to be placed
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<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>
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<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>
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<td>Enter a useful name for each Track Mark - the name will be needed for driver commands. Most creators base the name on the location (e.g. "Maintown Track 1 North")
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At the bottom of the '''Track Tools''' flyout menu is an '''Advanced''' button. '''Left''' click this button to open the Track Mark advanced tool set.<br>
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<td>The '''Effect Radius''' is the size of red "effect wings" attached to both ends of the marker. This sets how close a consist has to approach the marker to complete certain driver commands such as "Drive To Trackmark". The smaller the radius the closer it must approach.</td>
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<td>Other track objects that have a '''Trigger Effect Radius''' include '''Track Direction Markers''', '''Track Priority Markers''', '''Track Triggers''' and '''Whistle Signs'''. In some cases the visible "effect wings" are green instead of red.</td>
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[[file:Ablue.png|link=]] To copy the current Trigger Radius of an existing Track Mark
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# '''Left''' click the '''Get Trigger Radius''' icon
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Options:</span> Choose one of:-</td>
# '''Left''' click the Track Mark whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Trigger Radius value box (the default value is 20.00 metres)
+
</tr>
 
+
<tr valign="top">
[[file:Bblue.png|link=]] To manually alter the Trigger Radius
+
<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
:* Type the new value (in metres) into the Trigger Radius value box
+
<td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Track Mark'''
 
+
<table>
[[file:Cblue.png|link=]] To apply a value in the Trigger Radius value box (from methods [[file:Ablue.png|link=]], [[file:Bblue.png|link=]] or [[file:Dblue.png|link=]]) to another Track Mark
+
<tr valign="top">
# '''Left''' click the '''Set Trigger Radius''' icon
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
# '''Left''' click on the Track Mark that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)
+
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Get Effect Radius''' icon</td>
 
+
</tr>
[[file:Dblue.png|link=]] To adjust the value up or down
+
<tr valign="top">
# '''Left''' click the '''Adjust Trigger Radius''' button
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
# Select the Track Mark
+
<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>
# Hold down the '''Left''' mouse button and move the mouse forward (to increase the value) or backwards (to reduce the value)
+
</tr>
# The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Track Mark as the mouse moves (but only one marker at a time)
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
----</td>
+
<td>To manually alter the '''Effect Radius''' value
 +
<table>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
</table></td>
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>To apply the new value see option [[image:Cblue.png|link=]] below</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
+
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:Cblue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>To apply a value in the '''Effect Radius Value''' text box (from methods [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Dblue.png|link=]]) to another '''Track Mark'''
 +
<table>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''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>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:Dblue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
 +
<table>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Adjust Effect Radius''' button</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>Select the '''Track Mark'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' (to increase the value) or '''Backward''' (to reduce the value)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Track Mark as the mouse moves (but only one Track Mark at a time)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
 
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=900>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
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<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=896>
 
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=896>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>Once you have a Trigger Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Track Marks by using method [[file:Cblue.png|link=]] shown above
+
<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>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
=='''<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)&#160;</span>'''==
+
<table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SKIPS NO SECTIONS -->
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=629><span id="skipAddS20"></span>
 +
=='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''==
 +
</td>
 +
<td width=50>[[image:SkipDown.png|link=#stepOperation|Skip Down]]</td> <!-- skip Down -->
 +
<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS10|Skip Up]]</td> <!-- skip Up -->
 +
<td width=46>&#160;</td>
 +
<td width=75>&#160;</td>
 +
<td width=75>&#160;</td>
 +
<td width=75>&#160;</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
  
'''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available for '''Trainz Plus Standard''' and '''Trainz Plus Gold''' subscription members.<br>
+
<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>
 +
<table width=996 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>'''Surveyor 2.0''' is only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
===Adding a Track Mark (S20)===
  
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Adding a Track Mark&#160;</span>===
+
[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Filter Palette''' either:-
 
+
<table width=1100>
[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:-
+
<tr valign="top">
<table width=1000>
+
<td>
 +
<table width=790>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
 
<table border=1>
 
<table border=1>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td width=250 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] '''Left''' click the '''Track Mesh Filter''' icon<br>
+
<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Ablue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Track Objects''' icon<br>
[[image:TrackMeshFilter.png|link=|alt=Track mesh]]
+
[[image:FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected_S20.png|link=]]
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
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<table border=1>
 
<table border=1>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] '''Left''' click the '''Content Drop-down Box'''<br>
+
<td width=340 align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Content Drop Down Box'''<br>
[[image:FilterSelect.png|link=|alt=Filter List]]<br>
+
[[image:FilterPaletteNoIconSelected_S20.png|link=]]<br>
 
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
 
Then select '''Track Objects'''<br>
[[image:FilterSelectTrackType.png|link=|alt=Track Objects]]
+
[[image:FilterSelectTrackObjects_S20.png|link=]]
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<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 width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</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>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>while holding down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Alt&#160;</span> key <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the 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>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
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<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td colspan=2>
 
<td colspan=2>
If the '''Assets Palette''' is not shown on the screen, then:-
+
If the '''Filter Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette''' are not shown on the screen, then:-
 
<table>
 
<table>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td>
 
<td width=175>[[image:WindowsMenu_S20.png|link=|alt=Windows Menu]]</td>
 +
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To display palettes:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>open the [[image:SurveyorWindowIcon.png|link=]] '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>&#160;</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
 
<table>
 
<table>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>1. </td>
+
<td width=10>[[image:BulletTick.png|link=]]</td>
<td>open the '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td>
+
<td>visible palettes have ticks next to their names</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>2. </td>
+
<td>[[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Left''' click on the '''Assets Palette''' name</td>
+
<td>invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan=2>to add a tick and make it visible.</td>
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>if any required palette does not have a tick next to its name then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the name of the palette or on the empty [[image:BulletNoTick.png|link=]] box next to its name. This will add a [[image:BulletTick.png|link=]] and make the palette visible</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 +
There is a '''Trainz Wiki Page''' specifically covering the '''S20 Palettes''' at<br>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]]&#160;'''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]'''
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
+
<br>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=600 cellpadding=2>
+
[[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>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchMark_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=596 cellpadding=2>
+
<br>
 +
<table>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Shortcut&#160;</span><br>
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
If you already have a '''Track Mark''' in your route then:-
+
<td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "mark" in their names or descriptions.</td>
# select the '''Eyedropper Tool''' in the '''Tools Palette''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;R&#160;</span> key)
+
</tr>
# '''Left''' click on the existing '''Track Mark''' object
+
<tr valign="top">
This will instantly select the '''Track Mark''' in the filter list.<br>
+
<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
 
+
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''Track Mark''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br>
Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td>
+
[[image:AssetPaletteSearchMarkScrolled_S20.png|link=]]
 +
<br>
 +
If you are not sure about an asset then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Double Left Click</span> on the name to bring up its image and description.<br>
 +
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</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>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<br>
+
</td>
[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] To narrow down the filter list, type "mark" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br>
+
<table width=1000>
+
<tr valign="top">
+
<td>[[image:FilterSelectSearch.png|link=|alt=Text search]]</td>
+
<td><br>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]] This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "mark" in the filter list.<br>
+
<table>
+
<tr valign="top">
+
<td>[[image:FilterSelectTrackMark.png|link=|alt=Filtered list]]</td>
+
<td valign="middle">[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]] Select the item '''Track Mark'''.<br><br>
+
If you are not sure about an asset then '''double-click''' on the name to bring up its image and description.</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Track Mark''' on the track.<br>
 
[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Track Mark''' on the track.<br>
 +
 
<table width=1000>
 
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:TrackmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add trackmark]]<br>
+
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkAdd_S20.png|link=|alt=Add trackmark]]</td>
 +
<td>
 +
<table width=520 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>
 +
<table width=516 bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Track Mark:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>If, for some reason, the '''Placement Tool''' has not been selected then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Placement Tool''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td 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>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=480 cellpadding=2>
+
<table width=520 bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=476 cellpadding=2>
+
<table width=516 bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
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----
 
----
 
To delete a '''Track Mark''' (or any asset):-
 
To delete a '''Track Mark''' (or any asset):-
# select either the:-
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
#* '''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span>) or
+
<tr valign="top">
#* '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)
+
<td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td>
# '''Left''' click on the '''Track Mark'''
+
</tr>
# press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Delete&#160;</span> key
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>select either the:-
 +
<table>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>'''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;S&#160;</span>) <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:Bblue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>'''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span>)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''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>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
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</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=460>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=456>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>If you need to rotate the '''Track Mark''' to face the opposite direction then:-
 
<td>If you need to rotate the '''Track Mark''' to face the opposite direction then:-
# '''Left''' click on its '''Context Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key if the asset has already been selected)
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff>
# from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span>
+
<tr valign="top">
'''Note:''' the direction it faces has no effect on its operation.</td>
+
<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 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:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>from the popup menu select the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Rotate Trackside&#160;</span> option</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2>'''Note:''' the direction it faces has no effect on its operation</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
<td>
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">
 
----</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
 +
===Change the Track Mark Name (S20)===
 +
 +
The Track Mark name is used to identify it for '''Drive''' and other commands.<br>
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<td>
<table>
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+
<td>
<td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;E&#160;</span> key) from the '''Tools Palette'''</td>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Track Mark:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Left''' click on the track at the position where you want to place the '''Track Mark'''</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:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</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>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
The '''Track Mark''' can be easily moved if needed - see below.
 
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
----</td>
+
</tr>
+
</table><br>
+
[[image:Tools_S20.png|link=|alt=Tools and keymap for S20]]
+
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 +
===Set its Effect Radius (S20)===
  
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Set the Track Mark Properties&#160;</span>===
+
<table width=1000>
 
+
<table width=900>
+
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:TrackmarkAdjust_S20.png|link=]]</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>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Change Its Name</span><br>
+
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+
<tr>
+
<td colspan="2">
+
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<td>
# '''Left''' click on the '''Context Tool''' ([[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key if the asset has already been selected) to open up the object property and control menu
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
# '''Left''' click on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Edit Properties&#160;</span> option in the popup menu
+
<tr valign="top">
# enter a name for the '''Track Mark'''
+
<td>
# click the [[image:Tick.PNG|link=]] to accept the change or the [[image:Cross.PNG|link=]] to reject it
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
</td>
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a Track Mark:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td>
----</td>
+
<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'''
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<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>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<br>
+
</td>
[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Set its Trigger Radius</span><br>
+
The '''Trigger Radius''' controls how closely an AI train has to approach the marker to activate it (smaller radius = closer to the Track Mark).<br>
+
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+
<tr>
+
<td colspan="2">
+
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br>
 +
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
# '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Green Dot''' next to the '''Track Mark''' ([[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]] in the images above and below)
+
<tr valign="top">
# While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to increase or reduce the trigger radius
+
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>Other track objects that have a '''Trigger Effect Radius''' include '''Track Direction Markers''', '''Track Priority Markers''', '''Track Triggers''' and '''Whistle Signs'''. In some cases the visible "effect wings" are green instead of red.</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
</td>
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Move the Track Mark&#160;</span>===
+
===Move the Track Mark Along the Track (S20)===
  
[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Move it Along the Track</span><br>
+
Track Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br>
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
+
<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td>
----</td>
+
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Track Mark:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Track Mark''' to move it along the track or to another track</td>
# '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Track Mark''' ([[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] in the images above and below)
+
</tr>
# While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to drag the '''Track Mark''' along the track
+
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
<br>
----</td>
+
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.
 +
<br><br>
 +
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>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table width=900>
+
===Move the Track Mark Vertically (S20)===
 +
 
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjust_S20.png|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>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Reposition it Up/Down</span><br>
+
This feature allows a '''Track Mark''' to be physically placed above the track so that it will not be hidden if a consist is parked on the '''Track Mark'''.<br>
+
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=530>
+
<tr>
+
<td colspan="2">
+
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<td>
# Select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
# '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Blue Vertical Axis Line''' above the '''Track Mark''' ([[image:DotPoint6Blue.png|link=]] in the image on the left)
+
<tr valign="top">
# While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to move the '''Track Mark''' '''Up''' or '''Down'''
+
<td>
</td>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Track Mark vertically:-</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
+
<td colspan=2>
----</td>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>This option is only available with the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' - the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=530>
+
</td>
 +
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]]</td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=526>
+
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Blue&#160;</span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' above the Track Mark to it up or down</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Mark''' to its original position then:-
 
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Mark''' to its original position then:-
# '''Left''' click on its '''Context Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key if the asset has already been selected)
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
# from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
+
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Track Mark to the track:-</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
</td>
 +
</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>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 +
===Move the Track Mark Horizontally (S20)===
  
[[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;">Reposition the it Left/Right</span><br>
+
<table width=1000>
This feature allows a '''Track Mark''' to be physically placed left or right alongside the track so that it will not be hidden if a consist is parked on the '''Track Mark'''.<br>
+
<tr valign="top">
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=900>
+
<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>
<tr>
+
<td colspan="2">
+
----</td>
+
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
 +
<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td width=480>[[image:TrackmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
+
<td>
# Select the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white;background-color: black;">&#160;D&#160;</span> key)
+
<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
# '''Left''' click and hold down the mouse button on the '''Red Horizontal Axis Line''' on the '''Track Mark''' ([[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] in the image above)
+
<tr valign="top">
# While holding down the '''Left''' mouse button, move the mouse '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' to move the '''Track Mark''' '''Left''' or '''Right''' of the track
+
<td>
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a 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>
 
</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: red;">&#160;Red&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Track Mark to move it left or right</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]]</td>
 +
<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Track Mark to move it forward or back</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td colspan=2>
 
<td colspan=2>
 
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=800>
+
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>
+
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0 width=796>
+
<td>If you need to return the Track Mark to its original position then:-
 +
<table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image: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; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
+
</tr>
----
+
<tr valign="top">
The '''Green Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint8Blue.png|link=]] in the image above pointing forward from the '''Track Mark''' will move the '''Track Mark''' forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move it Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the '''Track Mark''' beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.
+
<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>select the object and open (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) its '''Context Menu Icon''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key)</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr valign="top">
 +
<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
 +
<td>from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
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</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
<tr>
+
</table>
<td colspan="2">
+
<br>
----</td>
+
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.
 +
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
<table bgcolor=#000000 width=530>
+
<br>
 +
<table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#ffffe0 width=526>
+
<table bgcolor=#ffffb0>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td>
+
<td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td>If you need to return the '''Track Mark''' to its original position then:-
+
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br>
# '''Left''' click on its '''Context Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;T&#160;</span> key if the asset has already been selected)
+
----
# from the popup menu select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Reattach to Track&#160;</span></td>
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The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;">&#160;Green&#160;</span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the '''Track 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>
 
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</table>
 
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</table>
 
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===Assign a Track Mark to Another Layer (S20)===
  
===<span style="color: white; background-color: blue;">&#160;Assign a Track Mark to a New Layer&#160;</span>===
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<table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff width=1000>
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<tr valign="top">
 
<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>
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<td colspan=2>The '''Info Palette''' will show the layer assigned to the currently selected object. To the left of the layer name is a small arrowhead object.</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
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<td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
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[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br>
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<table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2>
[[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]
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<tr valign="top">
</td>
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<td>
 
<td>
<table>
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<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td colspan="2">
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<td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Track Mark to a layer:-</td>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[image:Steps.PNG|link=]]</td>
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<td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Steps:</span><br>
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</tr>
# click the small arrow next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object
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<tr valign="top">
# click the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object  
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td>
# if required, click the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</td>
# if required, click the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Lock Layer&#160;</span> button to lock the selected layer. If the layer is already locked then this will be shown as an <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;">&#160;Unlock Layer&#160;</span> button
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</tr>
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<tr valign="top">
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<td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td>
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</tr>
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<tr valign="top">
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<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>
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</tr>
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<tr valign="top">
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<td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<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>
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</tr>
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</table>
 +
</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table bgcolor=#ff0000 width=550>
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<table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>
 
<td>
<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc width=546>
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<table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td>
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br>
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<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span>
You will not be allowed to place a track object in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track.
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<table>
</td>
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<tr valign="top">
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
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<td>You will not be allowed to place a track object in a layer that is higher up the list than the layer containing the track</td>
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</tr>
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<tr valign="top">
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
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<td>Moving an object from one layer group to another (e.g. from the '''Route Layer Group''' to the '''Session Layer Group''') will change where the object is saved (in the Route or in the Session)</td>
 
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</tr>
 
</table>
 
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</table>
 
</table>
 
</td>
 
</td>
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">
 
----</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
 
<td>Information on layers can be found at:-<br>
 
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
 
* '''[[How to Use Layers]]'''
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</table>
 
</table>
  
<table width="100%">
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<table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table SECTION w SKIPS -->
<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
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<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td width=729><span id="stepOperation"></span>&nbsp;</td>
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<td width=629><span id="stepOperation"></span>
<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
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='''Track Mark Operation'''=
<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
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</td>
<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
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<td width=50>&#160;</td>
<td width=75>[[file:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
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<td width=50>[[image:SkipUp.png|link=#skipAddS20|Skip Up]]</td>
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<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
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<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Next Up]]</td>
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<td width=75>&#160;</td>
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<td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
 
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
 
='''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.<br>
 
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>
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<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
 
<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
 
* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
 
* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
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</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#c1e7e7>
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<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td>
<td>'''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Drive Via Trackmark''' commands will '''NOT''' force the AI to find a clear path to the Track Mark if the shortest path is blocked</td>
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<tr valign="top">
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<td width=25>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td>
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br>
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</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:DotPoint.JPG|link=]]</td>
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
<td>'''Navigate To Trackmark''' and '''Navigate Via Trackmark''' commands will force the AI to find a clear path to the Track Mark if the shortest path is blocked. '''The path chosen may not be ''prototypical'''''</td>
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<td>'''Drive To Trackmark''' and '''Drive Via Trackmark''' commands will '''NOT''' force the AI to find an alternative clear path to the Track Mark if the shortest path is blocked</td>
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<tr valign="top">
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<td>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td>
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<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>
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</tr>
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</table>
 +
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table>
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<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px|link=]]</td>
 
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Drive To Trackmark</span><br>
 
<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>
 
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>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px]]</td>
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<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px]]</td>
 
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Drive Via Trackmark</span><br>
 
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Drive Via Trackmark</span><br>
 
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>
 
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>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px|link=]]</td>
 
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Navigate To Trackmark</span><br>
 
<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>
 
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>
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px]]</td>
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<td>[[image:CMD_NavigateTo.png|50px]]</td>
 
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Navigate Via Trackmark</span><br>
 
<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Navigate Via Trackmark</span><br>
 
Instructs the AI driver to Drive, via the shortest available path, to and '''through''' the designated Track 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>
 
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>
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<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>Information on navigation points can be found at:-<br>
 
<td>Information on navigation points can be found at:-<br>
 
* '''[[How_to_Use_Navigation_Point_Rules|How to Use Navigation Points]]
 
* '''[[How_to_Use_Navigation_Point_Rules|How to Use Navigation Points]]
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An AI controlled train can be issued with a driver command to couple with the consist located at a specified Track Mark.<br>
 
An AI controlled train can be issued with a driver command to couple with the consist located at a specified Track Mark.<br>
  
<table>
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<table width=1000>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:CMD_Couple_At_Trackmark.png|50px|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:CMD_Couple_At_Trackmark.png|50px|link=]]</td>
<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 [[file:PageLink2.PNG|link=]] '''[[Driver_Commands_List#Couple_At_Trackmark|Couple At Trackmark]]'''<br><br>
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<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>
  
 
This command must be downloaded from the DLS and installed in '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
 
This command must be downloaded from the DLS and installed in '''Trainz'''<br><br></td>
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<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine">
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td>[[file:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
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<td>[[image:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
 
<td>Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-<br>
 
* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
 
* '''[[How_to_Use_Driver_Setup_Rule|How to Use the Driver Setup Rule]]'''
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
='''Related Links'''=
 
 
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff>
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<td>[[file:LinkWiki.PNG|link=]]</td>
 
<td>
 
* '''[[How to Use Track Direction Markers]]'''
 
* '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers]]'''
 
* '''[[How to Use Track Triggers]]'''
 
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
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<table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table -->
 
<tr valign="top">
 
<tr valign="top">
<td width=729><span id="bottom"></span>&nbsp;</td>
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<td width=729><span id="bottom"></span>&#160;</td>
<td width=46>[[file:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
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<td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td>
<td width=75>[[file:NextUp.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
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<td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepOperation|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td>
<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
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<td width=75>&#160;</td>
<td width=75>&nbsp;</td>
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<td width=75>&#160;</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
 
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table -->
 
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='''Trainz Wiki'''=
 
='''Trainz Wiki'''=
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<td width=80>[[image:TrainzWiki.png|link=]]</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
 
<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''More Tutorials and Guides to Using Trainz'''</span><br>
 
<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>'''
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*'''<span class="plain;s">[http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo How to Guides]</span>'''
 
*'''[[Driver Commands List]]'''
 
*'''[[Driver Commands List]]'''
 
*'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]'''
 
*'''[[Session Rule List with Parameters|Session Rules List (Alphabetical) with Parameters]]'''
 
*'''[[Session Rules By Categories With Properties|Session Rules List (Categories) With Parameters]]'''
 
*'''[[Session Rules By Categories With Properties|Session Rules List (Categories) With Parameters]]'''
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Related Links'''</span><br>
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* '''[[How to Use Track Direction Markers]]'''
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* '''[[How to Use Track Priority Markers]]'''
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* '''[[How to Use Track Triggers]]'''
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[[Category:How-to guides]]
 
[[Category:How-to guides]]

Latest revision as of 06:40, 10 December 2024

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

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BlueDot10x10.png Track Marks are red coloured track objects that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor
BlueDot10x10.png They are used as destinations or waypoints for AI driver commands
BlueDot10x10.png They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains
BlueDot10x10.png The direction that the markers point has absolutely NO EFFECT on their operation


[edit] What are Track Marks?

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BlueDot10x10.png 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:-
DotPoint.JPG destinations using Drive To Trackmark and Navigate To Trackmark driver commands
DotPoint.JPG waypoints using Drive Via Trackmark and Navigate Via Trackmark driver commands
They can also be used to:-
DotPoint.JPG hold Navigation Points
DotPoint.JPG set locations for Coupling operations
TrackMarkImage.png


[edit] Route or Session?

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BlueDot10x10.png Track Marks can be placed in a Route Layer or in a Session Layer


NotePad.PNG Notes:

DotPoint.JPG 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
DotPoint.JPG 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.


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


[edit] Adding a Track Mark

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NotePad.PNG Notes:

A Track Mark has two important properties:-

DotPoint.JPG its name which is needed for all commands and rules that use the Track Mark, and
DotPoint.JPG 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)
PencilTips.PNG The direction that a Track Mark is pointing has NO EFFECT on its operation


[edit] In Surveyor Classic (S10)

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[edit] Adding a Track Mark (S10)

TrackMarkTools.png
Steps: To add a trackmark:-
DotPoint1.JPG Open the Tracks Tool Flyout or press the  F4  key
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click on the Trackmark button or press the  V  key
DotPoint3.JPG Left Click the item named Track Marker in the asset list
DotPoint4.JPG Left Click the  +  Add button - it may already be selected - or press the  A  key
DotPoint5.JPG 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:-
DotPoint.JPG Enter a Name for the Track Mark, and
DotPoint.JPG if needed, select a Layer and a Bound Layer - see the Trainz Wiki Page WikiLink.PNG How to Use layers for the details
TrackMarkProperties.png
PencilTips.PNG 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.


TrackMarkRadiusTools.png


NotePad.PNG Other track objects that have a Trigger Effect Radius include Track Direction Markers, Track Priority Markers, Track Triggers and Whistle Signs. In some cases the visible "effect wings" are green instead of red.
Steps: To set a Track Mark Effect Radius:-
DotPoint1.JPG 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:-
Ablue.png To copy the Effect Radius of an existing Track Mark
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click the Get Effect Radius icon
DotPoint3.JPG 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)
DotPoint4.JPG To apply the new value see option Cblue.png below
Bblue.png To manually alter the Effect Radius value
DotPoint2.JPG Type the new value (in metres) into the Effect Radius Value text box
DotPoint3.JPG To apply the new value see option Cblue.png below
Cblue.png To apply a value in the Effect Radius Value text box (from methods Ablue.png, Bblue.png or Dblue.png) to another Track Mark
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click the Copy Radius Value icon
DotPoint3.JPG Left Click on the Track Mark that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)
Dblue.png To adjust the Effect Radius value up or down
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click the Adjust Effect Radius button
DotPoint3.JPG Select the Track Mark
DotPoint4.JPG Left Click and Drag Forward (to increase the value) or Backward (to reduce the value)
DotPoint5.JPG The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Track Mark as the mouse moves (but only one Track Mark at a time)


PencilTips.PNG Once you have an Effect Radius entered in the value box, you can apply it to any number of Track Marks by using method Cblue.png shown above


[edit] In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)

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Surveyor 2.0 is only available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum


[edit] Adding a Track Mark (S20)

DotPoint1.JPG In the Filter Palette either:-

Ablue.png Left Click on the Track Objects icon

FilterPaletteTrackObjectsSelected S20.png

OR
Bblue.png Left Click on the Content Drop Down Box

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

PencilTips.PNG  Shortcut  If you already have a Track Marker placed in your route then:-
DotPoint1Blue.png 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
DotPoint2Blue.png 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 DotPoint5.JPG below.
NotePad.PNG Notes:

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

Windows Menu
Steps: To display palettes:-
DotPoint1.JPG open the SurveyorWindowIcon.png Window Menu from the menu icons at the top of the screen
 
BulletTick.png visible palettes have ticks next to their names
BulletNoTick.png invisible (hidden) palettes have no ticks next to their names
DotPoint2.JPG 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 BulletNoTick.png box next to its name. This will add a BulletTick.png and make the palette visible

There is a Trainz Wiki Page specifically covering the S20 Palettes at
WikiLink.PNG How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes


DotPoint2.JPG In the Assets Palette to narrow down the filter list, type "mark" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box

FilterPaletteSearchMark S20.png
Both pallets shown docked


DotPoint3.JPG This will list all the Track Objects containing the text "mark" in their names or descriptions.
DotPoint4.JPG 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.

NotePad.PNG 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

DotPoint5.JPG Place the Track Mark on the track.

Add trackmark
Steps: To add a Track Mark:-
DotPoint1Blue.png If, for some reason, the Placement Tool has not been selected then Left Click on the Placement Tool or press the  E  key
DotPoint2Blue.png 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.


NotePad.PNG Notes:

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

Steps:
DotPoint1.JPG select either the:-
Ablue.png Free Move Tool (or press  S ) OR
Bblue.png Fine Adjustment Tool (or press  D )
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click on the Track Mark
DotPoint3.JPG press the  Delete  key


PencilTips.PNG If you need to rotate the Track Mark to face the opposite direction then:-
Steps:
DotPoint1.JPG select the Track Mark then Left Click on its Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key)
DotPoint2.JPG 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.

TrackmarkName S20.png
Steps: To change the name of a Track Mark:-
DotPoint3Blue.png using either the Free Move Tool or the Fine Adjustment Tool select (Left Click on) the Track Mark to be renamed
DotPoint4Blue.png 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.


TrackmarkRadius S20.png
Steps: To adjust the effect radius of a Track Mark:-
DotPoint5Blue.png Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the Green Dot next to the Track Mark to increase or reduce its Trigger Radius
PencilTips.PNG 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


NotePad.PNG Other track objects that have a Trigger Effect Radius include Track Direction Markers, Track Priority Markers, Track Triggers and Whistle Signs. In some cases the visible "effect wings" are green instead of red.


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

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

TrackmarkMove S20.png
Steps: To move the Track Mark:-
DotPoint6Blue.png 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 DotPoint6Blue.png 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.
TrackmarkFineAdjustVertical S20.png
Steps: To move a Track Mark vertically:-
NotePad.PNG This option is only available with the Fine Adjustment Tool - the  D  key
DotPoint7Blue.png Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Blue  Vertical Axis Line above the Track Mark to it up or down
PencilTips.PNG If you need to return the Track Mark to its original position then:-
Steps: To correctly reattach the Track Mark to the track:-
DotPoint1.JPG select the object and open (Left Click on) its Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key)
DotPoint2.JPG 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.
TrackmarkFineAdjustHorizontal S20.png
Steps: To move a Track Mark horizontally:-
NotePad.PNG This option is only available with the Fine Adjustment Tool - the  D  key
DotPoint8Blue.png Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Red  Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Track Mark to move it left or right
DotPoint9Blue.png Left Click and Drag Forward or Backward on the  Green  Horizontal Axis Line attached to the Track Mark to move it forward or back
PencilTips.PNG If you need to return the Track Mark to its original position then:-
Steps: To correctly reattach the Track Mark to the track:-
DotPoint1.JPG select the object and open (Left Click on) its Context Menu Icon (or press the  T  key)
DotPoint2.JPG 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.


NotePad.PNG Notes:

The  Green  Horizontal Axis Line shown as DotPoint9Blue.png 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 DotPoint6Blue.png 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.
Info palette

Layer control
Steps: To assign a Track Mark to a layer:-
In the Info Palette:-
DotPoint1.JPG Left Click the small arrowhead next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object
DotPoint2.JPG Left Click the Layer drop down box to select a new layer for the object
DotPoint3.JPG 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
DotPoint4.JPG 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


Stop.PNG WARNING:
DotPoint.JPG 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
DotPoint.JPG 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)


LinkWiki.PNG Information on layers can be found at:-

[edit] Track Mark Operation

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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

LinkWiki.PNG Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-


NotePad.PNG Notes:

DotPoint.JPG 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
DotPoint.JPG 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


CMD NavigateTo.png 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

CMD NavigateTo.png 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

CMD NavigateTo.png 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

CMD NavigateTo.png 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.

LinkWiki.PNG Information on navigation points can be found at:-


[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.

CMD Couple At Trackmark.png 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 PageLink2.PNG Couple At Trackmark

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

LinkWiki.PNG Information on adding driver commands can be found at:-


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