How to Use Track Triggers
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Revision as of 21:36, 20 May 2018
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What are Triggers?
Triggers are invisible markers (invisible in Driver Mode but visible in Surveyor Mode) that are placed on a track. They can be programmed to "trigger an event" when a train (any train or a specific train) passes over them in Driver Mode.
The "event" is a message that is transmitted by the trigger to certain Session Rules that have been programmed to "listen" for the message. When one of those listening rules detects the message, it can be forced into action by executing preset instructions.
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(left) A Track Trigger in place on a track visible in Surveyor Mode. The "5.00m" is the trigger detection radius |
Adding a Trigger
The Track Trigger is placed on the track using the Tracks tool and Trackmark Mode.
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The Trigger Object is selected from the list of installed objects then the Add Object button is clicked followed by clicking the track position where the trigger is to be placed. |
Configuring a Trigger
As soon as a new trigger has been placed, its properties window will open on the screen. It will be given a default name and assigned to the currently active layer.
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Triggers have a "detection radius" that controls how close a train has to approach to trigger the event. The smaller the radius the closer the train. This radius is set in the Advanced Properties section of the Tools window.
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Click the Advanced Tab to open its properties. Enter a new radius value in metres, click the Set Trigger Radius button then click on the trigger that has been placed on the track. |
Creating a Trigger Event
Trigger events are handled by the Trigger Check Rule which is added to a session in the Session Editor.
- The Trainz Wiki Link Trigger Check Rule contains detailed information on this rule.
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This will add the Trigger Check rule to the session.
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With the Trigger Check rule highlighted, click the Edit button. This will open its properties window. |
For this example we will leave all settings unchanged and simply identify the trigger to be used.
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Click the Add trigger link and select the trigger you have previously added. |
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Click the Tick icon on the selection list and again on the Trigger Check properties window.
To test your trigger event you will need to add a rule to the Trigger Check. When you are back in the Session Editor window, click the Add button to add a new rule.
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Scroll down the rule selection window to select the Message Popup rule and click the Tick icon. |
 The Message Popup rule should now appear directly below the Trigger Check rule. The new rule will show a red cross because it has not yet been configured. |
The Message Popup Rule has to be indented so that it becomes a Child of the Trigger Check Rule.
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With the Message Popup Rule highlighted, click the Indent (right arrow) button. |
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The Message Popup Rule is now controlled by the Trigger Check Rule but it still has to be configured to show a message.
With the Message Popup Rule highlighted, click the Edit button.
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Set the properties as shown:-
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Again, click the Tick icon to exit the Message Popup Rule then exit the Session Editor.
Add a consist to your layout a short distance from the trigger (but further away than its radius), save the surveyor session, and then test in Driver Mode.
Another example of using the Trigger Check Rule can be found in the Message Popup Rule Applications link below.
