How to Use Track Direction 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>'''Track Direction Marks''' are yellow coloured markers that are invisible in '''Driver''' but visible in '''Surveyor''''</td> | ||
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− | <td> | + | <td>They are "One Way" signs that force trains under AI control to travel in a specific direction through the track section where they are placed</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td>They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains</td> |
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− | ='''What are Track Direction | + | ='''What are Track Direction Marks?'''= |
− | While '''Track Marks''' can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the '''Driver Commands''' in the form of '''Drive Via''' commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work. '''Direction | + | <table width=1000> |
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+ | <td>While '''Track Marks''' can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the '''Driver Commands''' in the form of '''Drive Via''' commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work. '''Direction Marks''' can perform some of the same work without needing to be added to the command lists of the drivers. Their disadvantage is that '''Direction Marks''' will affect all AI controlled trains while '''Track Marks''' will only affect those AI trains where they appear in the driver command lists.<br> | ||
− | '''Direction | + | '''Direction Marks''' force AI drivers to follow a particular path. They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains.</td> |
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='''Route or Session?'''= | ='''Route or Session?'''= | ||
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− | <td> | + | <td>Direction Marks can be placed in a '''Route Layer''' or in a '''Session Layer'''</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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− | <td>Placing '''Direction | + | <td>Placing '''Direction 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 '''Direction | + | <td>Placing '''Direction Marks''' in a '''Session layer''' means that 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 '''Direction Marks''' 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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− | ='''Adding a Track Direction | + | ='''Adding a Track Direction Mark'''= |
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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 '''Direction | + | A '''Direction Mark''' has no useful properties other than the direction it is pointing. This is the direction that all AI controlled trains will be forced to take. |
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− | ==''' | + | =='''In Surveyor Classic (S10)'''== |
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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Track Direction Mark:-</td> | ||
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− | <td> | + | <td>Open the '''Track Tool''' flyout or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> F4 </span> key</td> |
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− | ----</td> | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Trackmark button''' or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> V </span> key</td> |
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the item named '''Track Direction Marker''' in the asset list</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> + </span> '''Add''' button - it may already be selected - or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> A </span> key</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the track location where the Track Mark is to be placed</td> | ||
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+ | <td>if it is not facing the right direction then <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Rotate Trackmark''' button or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> R </span> key</td> | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2>If necessary, you can adjust the position of the marker by dragging it along the track using the '''Move''' tool</td> | ||
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− | ==''' | + | =='''In Surveyor 2.0 (S20)'''== |
− | '''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available | + | '''Surveyor 2.0''' is currently only available in '''Trainz Plus''' and '''TRS22 Platinum'''.<br> |
− | === | + | ===Adding a Direction Mark (S20)=== |
[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:- | [[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]] In the '''Asset Palette''' either:- | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;;">Steps:</span> To display palettes:-</td> | ||
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+ | <td>open the [[image:SurveyorWindowIcon.png|link=]] '''Window Menu''' from the menu icons at the top of the screen</td> | ||
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+ | <td>if the '''Assets Palette''', or 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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+ | There is a '''Trainz Wiki Page''' specifically covering the '''S20 Palettes''' at<br>[[image:WikiLink.PNG|link=]] '''[[How_to_Use_S20_Palettes|How to Use the Surveyor 2.0 Palettes]]''' | ||
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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 '''Direction | + | If you already have a '''Direction Mark''' placed in your route then:-</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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− | There are '''two''' separate '''Direction | + | There are '''two''' separate '''Direction Marks''' available.<br> |
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− | If you are not sure about an | + | If you are not sure about an object 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.</td> |
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− | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Direction | + | [[image:DotPoint5.JPG|link=]] Place the '''Direction Mark''' on the track.<br> |
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+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px;">'''Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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+ | <td>To add a direction mark, or any object, you will need to select the '''Placement Tool'''</td> | ||
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+ | <td>To edit a direction mark once it has been placed you will usually use either the '''Free Move Tool''' or the '''Fine Adjustment Tool'''</td> | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To add a Direction Mark:-</td> | ||
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<td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> E </span> key) from the '''Tools Palette'''</td> | <td>Select the '''Placement Tool''' (or press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> E </span> key) from the '''Tools Palette'''</td> | ||
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− | <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 '''Direction | + | <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 '''Direction Mark'''</td> |
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+ | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> | ||
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+ | To delete a '''Direction Mark''' (or any object):- | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span></td> | ||
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+ | <td>select either the:- | ||
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+ | <td>'''Free Move Tool''' (or press <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> S </span>)<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span></td> | ||
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+ | <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;"> D </span>)</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the '''Direction Mark'''</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Delete </span> key</td> | ||
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+ | ===Set the Marker Direction=== | ||
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+ | The direction that the marker points is its '''ONLY''' important property.<br> | ||
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+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To reverse its direction:-</td> | ||
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− | <td> | + | <td><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 if the asset has already been selected). From the popup '''Context Menu''' select <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Rotate Trackside </span></td> |
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+ | ===Change its Name=== | ||
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+ | The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose. | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
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− | <td | + | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkName_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | + | <td> | |
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To change the name of a Direction Mark:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | <tr> | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <td | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint4Blue.png|link=]]</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 '''Direction Mark''' to be renamed</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:DotPoint5Blue.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <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 '''Track Mark''' and press the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: white; background-color: black;"> Enter </span> key</td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | </table> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | |||
− | + | ===Set its Trigger Radius (S20)=== | |
− | <table | + | |
− | <tr> | + | <table width=1000> |
− | <td | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | + | <td>The '''Trigger Radius''' sets the green "effect radius" 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.</td> | |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkRadius_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td><span style="font- | + | <td> |
− | [[image: | + | <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 adjust the trigger radius of a Direction Mark:-</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint6Blue.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 '''Green Dot''' next to the '''Track Mark''' to increase or reduce its '''Trigger Radius'''</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | < | + | </table> |
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table width= | + | ===Move the Direction Mark Along the Track(S20)=== |
+ | |||
+ | Direction Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkMove_S20.png|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td> |
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
− | <table | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | <tr> | + | <td> |
− | <td colspan= | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move the Direction Mark:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint7Blue.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 '''Yellow Dot''' next to the '''Direction Mark''' to move it along the track or to another track</td> |
− | + | </tr> | |
− | + | </table> | |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | < | + | </table> |
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | < | + | <br> |
+ | ===Move the Direction Mark Vertically (S20)=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Track Marks can be physically placed above (or below) the track.<br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustVertical_S20.png|link=]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <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 a Direction Mark vertically:-</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;"> D </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </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: blue;"> Blue </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 ''' | + | <td>If you need to return the '''Track Mark''' to its original position 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 | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
− | + | <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;"> T </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;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | [[image: | + | ===Move the Direction Mark Horizontally (S20)=== |
− | + | ||
− | <table | + | Directin Marks can be physically placed left or right alongside the track.<br> |
− | <tr> | + | <table width=1000> |
− | <td colspan= | + | <tr valign="top"> |
− | + | <td width=480>[[image:DirectionmarkFineAdjustHorizontal_S20.png|link=]]</td> | |
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To move a Direction Mark horizontally:-</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <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;"> D </span> key</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td width=25>[[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: red;"> Red </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Direction Mark to move it left or right</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint10Blue.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;"> Green </span> '''Horizontal Axis Line''' attached to the Direction Mark to move it forward or back</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td colspan=2> | <td colspan=2> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffe0 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <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: | + | <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- | + | </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;"> T </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;"> Reattach to Track </span></td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
− | < | + | </table> |
− | + | </td> | |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#000000 | + | <br> |
+ | <table width=1000 bgcolor=#000000> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=# | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffb0> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[image: | + | <td>[[image:NotePad.PNG|link=]]</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Notes:'''</span><br> |
− | + | ---- | |
− | + | 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 '''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:DotPoint7Blue.png|link=]] <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Move a Track Mark 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> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
− | === | + | ===Assign a Direction Mark to Another Layer (S20)=== |
− | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff | + | |
+ | <table width=1000 cellpadding=4 bgcolor=#ffffff> | ||
<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> | <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> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:TrackmarkInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Info palette]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[image:TrackmarkLayerInfo_S20.png|link=|alt=Layer control]]</td> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | + | <table bgcolor=#000000 cellpadding=2> | |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table> | + | <table bgcolor=#ffffff cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td colspan= | + | <td colspan=2><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Steps:</span> To assign a Direction Mark to a layer:-</td> |
− | + | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td> | + | <td colspan=2>In the '''Info Palette''':-</td> |
− | < | + | </tr> |
− | + | <tr valign="top"> | |
− | + | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1.JPG|link=]]</td> | |
− | + | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the small arrow next to the layer name. This will open the layer properties for the selected object</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> the '''Layer''' drop down box to select a new layer for the object</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>if required, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> the '''Binding''' drop down box to select a new binding layer for the object. It cannot be bound to its own layer</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint4.JPG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <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;"> Lock Layer </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;"> Unlock Layer </span> button</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 | + | <table bgcolor=#ff0000 cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td> | <td> | ||
− | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc | + | <table bgcolor=#fcbcbc cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:Stop.PNG|link=]]</td> |
<td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | <td><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">WARNING:</span><br> | ||
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. | 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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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | < | + | <br> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
<table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | <table cellpadding=4 bgcolor="Aquamarine"> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <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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</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
− | + | <br> | |
− | <table> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> | + | <table width=1000> <!-- BEGIN Nav Buttons Table --> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
<td width=729><span id="stepOperation"></span> </td> | <td width=729><span id="stepOperation"></span> </td> | ||
− | <td width=46>[[ | + | <td width=46>[[image:BackToTop.png|link=#top|alt=Top|Top]]</td> |
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td width=75>[[image:NextUp.png|link=#stepAdding|alt=Next Up|Top]]</td> |
<td width=75> </td> | <td width=75> </td> | ||
− | <td width=75>[[ | + | <td width=75>[[image:BackToBottom.png|link=#bottom|alt=Bottom|Bottom]]</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | </table> <!-- END Nav Buttons Table --> | ||
− | ='''Direction | + | ='''Direction Mark Operation'''= |
− | <table | + | <table width=1000 bgcolor="lightcyan" cellpadding=2> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td | + | <td width=10>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
+ | <td>'''Track Direction Marks only work on AI controlled trains.''' They have no effect on manually controlled trains</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
<td>If the set path is blocked, then the AI will '''NOT''' attempt to find another path</td> | <td>If the set path is blocked, then the AI will '''NOT''' attempt to find another path</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
− | <td>[[ | + | <td>[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]]</td> |
<td>A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available</td> | <td>A set path will be ignored if a shorter path is available</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <table width=1000> | ||
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <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 Mark''' (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> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
− | + | <table width=1000> | |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>In '''Figure 1''' below, The train approaches the junction at the start of the one way section.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
− | + | [[image:DirectionMap1.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - approach]]<br> | |
− | + | ||
− | [[ | + | |
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 1</span><br> | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 1</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | In '''Figure 2''' below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the '''Direction | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>In '''Figure 2''' below, the train has been forced to take the loop line to avoid the section controlled by the '''Direction Mark'''.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
− | [[ | + | [[image:DirectionMap2.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - bypass]]<br> |
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 2</span><br> | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 2</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | 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.<br> | + | <table width=1000> |
+ | <tr valign="top"> | ||
+ | <td>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.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
− | [[ | + | [[image:DirectionMap3.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - blocked]]<br> |
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 3</span><br> | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 3</span><br> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
− | '''Direction | + | <table width=1000> |
− | In '''Figure 4''' below, the 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 | + | <tr valign="top"> |
+ | <td>'''Direction Marks can be ignored by the AI'''<br> | ||
+ | In '''Figure 4''' below, the 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 Mark''', is ignored. Placing a '''Direction Mark''' is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available.</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
− | [[ | + | [[image:DirectionMap4.png|link=|alt=Direction Map - path ignored]]<br> |
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 4</span><br> | <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700;">Figure 4</span><br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
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='''Related Links'''= | ='''Related Links'''= | ||
− | <table cellpadding= | + | <table cellpadding=2 bgcolor=#ffffff> |
<tr valign="top"> | <tr valign="top"> | ||
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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> |
Revision as of 09:04, 26 September 2023
The information in this Wiki Page applies to TANE, TRS19, Trainz Plus and TRS22.
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What are Track Direction Marks?
While Track Marks can be used to direct trains around a layout, they must be added to the Driver Commands in the form of Drive Via commands, and similar, to individual train drivers to work. Direction Marks can perform some of the same work without needing to be added to the command lists of the drivers. Their disadvantage is that Direction Marks will affect all AI controlled trains while Track Marks will only affect those AI trains where they appear in the driver command lists. Direction Marks force AI drivers to follow a particular path. They only work on AI controlled trains and have no effect on manually controlled trains. |
Route or Session?
Direction 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:- |
Adding a Track Direction Mark
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In Surveyor Classic (S10)
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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 Mark (S20)
In the Asset Palette either:-
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To narrow down the filter list, type "mark" (UPPER/lower case does not matter) in the Search Text Box
This will list all the Track Objects containing the text "mark" in the filter list.
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Place the Direction Mark on the track.
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Set the Marker Direction
The direction that the marker points is its ONLY important property.
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Change its Name
The name of the marker is only useful for finding it in the route. It is not needed for any operational purpose.
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Set its Trigger Radius (S20)
The Trigger Radius sets the green "effect radius" 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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Move the Direction Mark Along the Track(S20)
Direction Marks can be moved along the track or to other tracks.
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Move the Direction Mark Vertically (S20)
Track Marks can be physically placed above (or below) the track.
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Move the Direction Mark Horizontally (S20)
Directin Marks can be physically placed left or right alongside the track.
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Assign a Direction 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 arrow object. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Direction Mark Operation
Track Direction Marks 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 Mark (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 Mark. |
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 Marks can be ignored by the AI In Figure 4 below, the 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 Mark, is ignored. Placing a Direction Mark is no guarantee that the path will be followed if more suitable paths are available. |
Figure 4
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