How to Use Track Direction Markers
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− | <td>Direction Markers can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td> | + | <td>'''Direction Markers''' can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</td> |
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− | ='''Adding a | + | ='''Adding a Direction Marker'''= |
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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 '''Direction Marker''':-</td> |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the item named ''' | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the item named '''Direction Marker''' in the asset list</td> |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the Direction Marker is to be placed</td> |
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− | <td colspan=2>If necessary, you can adjust the position of the | + | <td colspan=2>If necessary, you can adjust the position of the Direction Marker by dragging it along the track using the '''Move''' tool</td> |
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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> | ||
− | The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the | + | The '''Effect Radius''' sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker. |
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− | <td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing | + | <td>To copy the '''Effect Radius''' of an existing Direction Mark |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the Direction Mark whose radius you want to copy - the radius will be copied into the Effect Radius Value text box (the default value is 20.00 metres)</td> |
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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 | + | <td>To apply a value in the '''Effect Radius Value''' text box (from methods [[image:Ablue.png|link=]], [[image:Bblue.png|link=]] or [[image:Dblue.png|link=]]) to another Direction Marker |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the Direction Marker that is to receive the new value (you can click on more than one)</td> |
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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><br> | <td colspan=2>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]] <span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; background-color: blue;"> Shortcut </span><br> | ||
− | If you already have a ''' | + | If you already have a '''Direction Marker''' placed in your route then:-</td> |
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− | <td>move the tool pointer over the existing | + | <td>move the tool pointer over the existing Direction Marker object and hold down the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Alt </span> key. The object name will appear in a '''ToolTip''' attached to the pointer</td> |
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− | <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 | + | <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 Direction Marker to identify it in the '''Assets Palette''' and to select the '''Placement Tool'''. Release the key.</td> |
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− | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name ''' | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the item name '''Direction Marker''' or '''AI Routing Direction Marker''' - you may have to scroll down the list to find the asset.<br> |
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− | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place | + | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the selected '''Direction Marker''' on the track.<br> |
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===Set the Marker Direction (S20)=== | ===Set the Marker Direction (S20)=== | ||
− | The direction that the | + | The direction that the Direction Marker points is its '''ONLY''' important property.<br> |
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===Change its Name (S20)=== | ===Change its Name (S20)=== | ||
− | The name of the | + | The name of the Direction Marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose. |
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− | <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 | + | <td>using either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool''' select (<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on) the Direction Marker to be renamed</td> |
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− | <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 | + | <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 Direction 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>The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the | + | <td>The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers.</td> |
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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 '''Green Dot''' next to the | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Green Dot''' next to the Direction Marker to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius''' |
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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 | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click and Drag</span> '''Forward''' or '''Backward''' on the '''Yellow Dot''' next to the Direction Marker to move it along the track or to another track</td> |
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− | <td>Direction Markers can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on | + | <td>Direction Markers can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Direction Marker.</td> |
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− | <td>Direction Markers can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on | + | <td>Direction Markers can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Direction Marker.</td> |
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− | <td>If you need to return the | + | <td>If you need to return the Direction Marker to its original position then:- |
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− | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To correctly reattach the Direction Marker to the track:-</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:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the | + | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: green;"> Green </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' shown as [[image:DotPoint10Blue.png|link=]] in the image pointing forward from the Direction Marker will move it forward/backward regardless of whether it is on the track or not. It has the same effect as [[image:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move a Direction Marker Along the Track</span>. However, by using this tool it is possible to move the Direction Marker beyond the end of the track if that is ever required.</td> |
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− | <td>Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A | + | <td>Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A Direction Marker (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track.</td> |
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<td>'''Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI'''<br> | <td>'''Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI'''<br> | ||
− | In '''Figure 4''' below, the | + | In '''Figure 4''' below, the Direction Marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the '''Direction Markers''', is ignored. Placing a Direction Marker is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available.</td> |
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Revision as of 12:48, 28 July 2024
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.
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What are Track Direction Markers? |
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Route or Session? |
Direction Markers can be placed in a Route Layer or in a Session Layer |
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Information on Route and Session layers can be found at:- |
Adding a Direction Marker |
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In Surveyor Classic (S10) |
Adding a Direction Marker (S10)
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Set its Effect Radius (S10)
At the bottom of the Track Tools flyout menu is an Advanced button. Left Click this button to open the advanced tools.
The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker.
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In Surveyor 2.0 (S20) |
Surveyor 2.0 is currently only available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum.
Adding a Direction Marker (S20)
In the Filter Palette either:-
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In the Assets Palette to narrow down the filter list, type "direction" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box
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Place the selected Direction Marker on the track.
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Set the Marker Direction (S20)
The direction that the Direction Marker points is its ONLY important property.
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Change its Name (S20)
The name of the Direction Marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.
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Set its Effect Radius (S20)
The Effect Radius sets the size of green "effect wings" attached to both ends of the Direction Marker. It has no effect on its operation but allows you to keep its "visibility" clear of other track objects such as junctions and other markers. |
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Move the Direction Marker Along the Track (S20)
Direction Markers can be moved along the track or to other tracks.
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Move the Direction Marker Vertically (S20)
Direction Markers can be physically placed above (or below) the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, above the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Direction Marker. |
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Move the Direction Marker Horizontally (S20)
Direction Markers can be physically placed left or right alongside the track. This feature allows them to be placed, for example, beside the track so that they will not be hidden in Surveyor if a consist is parked on the Direction Marker. |
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Assign a Direction Marker to Another Layer (S20)
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Direction Marker Operation |
Track Direction Markers only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains | |
If the set path is blocked, then the AI will NOT attempt to find another path | |
A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available |
Consider the situation represented in the diagrams below. An AI controlled train is moving left to right towards a junction and a loop line. A Direction Marker (yellow triangle) has been set on the main line which only allows AI trains traveling right-to-left to pass along that section of track. |
In Figure 1 below, The train approaches the junction at the start of the one way section. |
Figure 1
In Figure 2 below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the Direction Markers. |
Figure 2
In Figure 3 below, the loop line has been blocked by another train. The moving train will attempt to use the loop line but it will be halted and will not attempt to find another path. |
Figure 3
Direction Markers can be ignored by the AI In Figure 4 below, the Direction Marker has been placed on the loop line and is pointing in the same direction as the moving train. However, the mainline path represents the shorter route for the consist so the "preferred" direction, as indicated by the Direction Markers, is ignored. Placing a Direction Marker is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available. |
Figure 4
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