How to Use Track Priority Markers
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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− | A Priority | + | A Priority Marker has one important property:- |
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− | <td>The direction that a Priority | + | <td>The direction that a Priority Marker is pointing has '''NO EFFECT''' on its operation. Likewise, its name is not required for any operation but can be useful for locating it in a route</td> |
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− | ===Adding a Priority | + | ===Adding a Priority Marker (S10)=== |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Priority | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a '''Priority Marker:-</td> |
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− | <td>Immediately after the Priority | + | <td>Immediately after the Priority Marker has been placed its properties window will appear. You can:- |
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<td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | <td width=10>[[image:DotPoint.JPG|10px|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>Set the '''Priority Level''' for the Priority | + | <td>Set the '''Priority Level''' for the Priority Marker,</td> |
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− | <td>Enter a '''Name''' for the Priority | + | <td>Enter a '''Name''' for the Priority Marker, and</td> |
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− | ===Set the Priority | + | ===Set the Priority Marker Effect Radius (S10)=== |
At the bottom of the '''Track Tools''' flyout menu is an '''Advanced''' button. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> this button to open the advanced tools.<br> | At the bottom of the '''Track Tools''' flyout menu is an '''Advanced''' button. <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> this button to open the advanced tools.<br> | ||
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a Priority | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To set a Priority Marker Effect Radius:-</td> |
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<td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=25>[[image:Ablue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Priority | + | <td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing '''Priority Marker''' |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Marker''' 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> |
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− | <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 '''Priority | + | <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 '''Priority Marker''' |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Marker''' that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td> |
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<td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <td>Select the '''Priority | + | <td>Select the '''Priority Marker'''</td> |
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− | <td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Priority | + | <td>The new value will be immediately applied to the selected Priority Marker as the mouse moves (but only one Priority Marker at a time)</td> |
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+ | <td>'''Surveyor 2.0''' is only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''</td> | ||
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+ | ===Adding a Priority Marker (S20)=== | ||
− | + | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Filter Palette''' either:- | |
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− | <td width= | + | <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> |
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− | <td align="center">[[image:Bblue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Content Drop | + | <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> |
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Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | Then select '''Track Objects'''<br> | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span> If you already have a '''Priority Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td> | ||
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+ | <td width=20>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>move the tool pointer over the existing priority marker object and hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key. The object name will appear in a '''ToolTip''' attached to the pointer</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>while holding down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the priority marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td> | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2>Jump to '''Step [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]''' below.</td> | ||
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− | If the '''Assets Palette''' | + | If the '''Filter Palette''' and the '''Assets Palette''' are not shown on the screen, then:- |
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− | <td>if | + | <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> |
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− | <table | + | [[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]] In the '''Assets Palette''' to narrow down the filter list, type "priority" ('''UPPER/lower''' case does not matter) in the '''Search Text Box'''<br> |
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+ | <td align="center">[[image:FilterPaletteSearchPriority_S20.png|link=]]<br>'''Both pallets shown docked'''</td> | ||
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− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>This will list all the '''Track Objects''' containing the text "priority" in their names or descriptions.</td> |
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− | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''AI Routing Priority Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset but in this case there is only a single match for the search.<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> | |
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− | <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> |
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+ | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Priority Marker''' on the track.<br> | ||
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− | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkAdd_S20.png|link= | + | <td width=480>[[image:PrioritymarkAdd_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Track Mark:-</td> |
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<td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td> | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
− | <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;"> E </span> key</td> |
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− | <td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td> | + | <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 '''Priority | + | <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 '''Priority Marker'''</td> |
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− | <td colspan=2>Once placed a '''Priority | + | <td colspan=2>Once placed a '''Priority Marker''' can be easily moved if needed.</td> |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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− | To delete a '''Priority | + | To delete a '''Priority Marker''' (or any asset):- |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Priority Marker'''</td> |
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− | <td>If you need to rotate the '''Priority | + | <td>If you need to rotate the '''Priority Marker''' to face the opposite direction then:- |
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− | <td>select the Priority | + | <td>select the Priority Marker 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;"> T </span> key)</td> |
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===Set its Priority Level (S20)=== | ===Set its Priority Level (S20)=== | ||
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− | <td>The '''Priority Level''' is the '''ONLY''' important property of a '''Priority | + | <td>The '''Priority Level''' is the '''ONLY''' important property of a '''Priority Marker'''. Its possible values are '''1''', '''2''' and '''3'''.</td> |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Priority | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Priority Marker:-</td> |
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<td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td> | <td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.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;"> 1 </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 '''Priority | + | <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;"> 1 </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 '''Priority Marker''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a Priority | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To adjust the effect radius of a Priority Marker:-</td> |
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− | <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 '''Priority | + | <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 '''Priority Marker''' to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius'''</td> |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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− | The effect of a '''Priority | + | The effect of a '''Priority Marker''' only applies between the two junctions on each side of the marker. As long as its radius (default value is 20m) fits between the two junctions it will not affect any other track sections. |
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The only situation where changing the radius could be important is when the distance between the two junctions is smaller than the marker trigger radius. There is no advantage in increasing the radius beyound its default value.</td> | The only situation where changing the radius could be important is when the distance between the two junctions is smaller than the marker trigger radius. There is no advantage in increasing the radius beyound its default value.</td> | ||
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− | ===Move a Priority | + | ===Move a Priority Marker Along the Track (S20)=== |
Priority Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br> | Priority Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br> | ||
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Priority | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Priority Marker:-</td> |
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− | <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 '''Priority | + | <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 '''Priority Marker''' to move it along the track or to another track</td> |
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− | <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;"> Blue </span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' above the Priority | + | <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;"> Blue </span> '''Vertical Axis Line''' above the Priority Marker to it up or down</td> |
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− | <td>If you need to return the '''Priority | + | <td>If you need to return the '''Priority Marker''' to its original position then:- |
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− | <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;"> Red </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Priority | + | <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;"> Red </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Priority Marker to move it left or right</td> |
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<td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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− | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the '''Priority | + | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint9Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the '''Priority Marker''' 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 Priority Marker Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the '''Priority Marker''' beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.</td> |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Priority | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Priority Marker to a layer:-</td> |
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− | <td>AI trains will ignore a path containing a '''Priority | + | <td>AI trains will ignore a path containing a '''Priority Marker''' that does not match its own priority level unless that path is also the shortest available</td> |
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− | <td>If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will '''ignore''' the '''Priority | + | <td>If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will '''ignore''' the '''Priority Marker''' and find another path</td> |
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<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> | ||
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*'''[[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]]''' | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:38, 11 September 2024
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.
[edit] What are Track Priority Markers? |
Track Priority Markers are track markers that are invisible in Driver but visible in Surveyor | |
They match the Priority Level assigned to AI consists with the level assigned to the marker on the track to decide if the consist is allowed to use that section of track | |
Priority Levels have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific AI trains to force them through selected sections of track (the sections are defined as the track between consecutive junctions) |
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[edit] Route or Session? |
Priority Marks can be placed in a Route Layer or in a Session Layer |
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Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:- |
[edit] Adding a Track Priority Marker |
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[edit] In Surveyor Classic (S10) |
[edit] Adding a Priority Marker (S10)
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Immediately after the Priority Marker has been placed its properties window will appear. You can:-
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[edit] Set the Priority Marker Effect Radius (S10)
At the bottom of the Track Tools flyout menu is an Advanced button. Left Click this button to open the advanced tools.
The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached both ends of the marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers. |
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[edit] In Surveyor 2.0 (S20) |
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[edit] Adding a Priority Marker (S20)
In the Filter Palette either:-
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In the Assets Palette to narrow down the filter list, type "priority" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box
Both pallets shown docked |
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Place the Priority Marker on the track.
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[edit] Set its Priority Level (S20)
The Priority Level is the ONLY important property of a Priority Marker. Its possible values are 1, 2 and 3. |
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[edit] Change Its Name (S20)
The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not used for any operational purpose.
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[edit] Set its Effect Radius (S20)
The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached both ends of the marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers. |
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[edit] Move a Priority Marker Along the Track (S20)
Priority Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.
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[edit] Move the Priority Marker Vertically (S20)
Priority 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. |
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[edit] Move the Priority Marker Horizontally (S20)
Priority 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. |
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[edit] Assign a Priority Marker to a New 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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[edit] Assigning Priority Levels to Trains |
A higher priority level does not mean that one consist is more important than another. A priority 1 consist will not be given first access to a junction, for example, or be the first one to depart. The priority levels have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean. |
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For example you could assign priority 1 to express trains and 3 to slow general "all stops" freight trains, or you could assign priority 3 to express trains and 1 to slow general "all stops" freight trains, it is up to you. These values will not alter the speed or importance of these trains but will only decide which paths they should take. |
[edit] Surveyor Classic (S10) |
To assign a priority level to a consist.
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[edit] Surveyor 2.0 (S20) |
Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available for Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.
To assign a priority level to a consist.
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[edit] Priority Marker Operation |
Priority Marks only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains | |
Priority Marks force a AI trains that with the same priority level into taking the path containing the marker | |
AI trains will ignore a path containing a Priority Marker that does not match its own priority level unless that path is also the shortest available | |
If the specified path is blocked, then the AI will ignore the Priority Marker and find another path | |
The direction that the Priority Marker is pointing has NO effect on its operation |
Consider the situations represented in the diagrams below. Three trains - Red, Green, Yellow - have been given priority levels of 1, 2 and 3 as shown. Each is given the driver command Drive to Trackmark or Navigate to Trackmark. The destination trackmark is shown on the right. In Figure 1 below, no Track Priority Markers have been set. All three trains will take the shortest path, assuming there are no blockages.
In Figure 2 below, a Track Priority Marker has been placed on the top loop line and has been given a priority level of 1. The red train (priority level 1) will now take the priority 1 path because it will "see" that as being the shortest of the three possible paths. The green and yellow trains (priority levels 2 and 3) will still "see" the middle path as the shortest.
In Figure 3 below, a Track Priority Marker has been placed on the lower loop line and has been given a priority level of 3. For the same reasons as explained above, the yellow train (priority level 3) will now take the priority 3 path because it now sees that as the shortest.
In Figure 4 below, Track Priority Markers have been placed on the upper and lower loop lines and set as shown. The red and yellow trains will take their respective loop paths while the green train is unaffected.
An exception, shown in Figure 5 below, will occur when a Track Priority Marker path has been blocked, for example by another train under AI or manual control. In the figure the lower loop path has been blocked. The red train will take its assigned path, the green train takes its shortest path and yellow train will be forced to take what it "sees" as the next shortest path.
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Another exception, shown in Figure 6 below, will occur when a driver command overrides a Track Priority Marker. In the figure the yellow train (priority level 3) has been given the driver command Drive To Station followed by Drive to Trackmark. As the station is not on the priority 3 path, that path will be ignored to reach the station and then the trackmark. After stopping at the station the train will not reverse back onto the main line to then use the priority 3 track.
The Special Case of Priority 2 Track Priority Markers can also be used to direct trains away from specific paths. Figure 8 below shows how this can be done. A Track Priority Marker set to priority level 1 has been positioned on the shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level 2 and 3 from using that path - they will see it as the longest available path. A second Track Priority Marker set to priority level 3 has been positioned on the 2nd shortest physical path. This will block all trains of priority level 1 and 2 from using that path. The end result is that the green train (priority level 2) has only one path available - the longest physical path.
The situation shown in Figure 8 above only works up to a point. Figure 9 below shows what will happen when ALL paths are set to a blocking priority level. The green train (priority level 2) will ignore all the priority markers and choose its own shortest path. Track Priority Markers will only make a path *look* longer or shorter. When all paths have conflicting priorities to an AI train, then the AI will go back to selecting the actual shortest physical path.
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[edit] Modifying Train Priority Levels |
The Priority Level of a consist in Driver can be altered manually or automatically |
Manually in Driver
This can be done "on the fly" using the mouse.
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Using the Session Editor
This can be done in Surveyor in the Session Editor Driver Setup Rule
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Information on adding driver commands can be found on the Trainz Wiki Page at:- |
[edit] Track Priority in Map View |
In Surveyor when using Map View or zooming the camera right out, the tracks will be shown colour coded according to their assigned track priority level. If the track layout shown in Figure 4 above, with the priority markers as used in that figure, was shown in Map View then this would be the result.
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