@@ -157,137 +157,6 @@ Driving aids
157157Open Rails provides a large number of driving aids, which support the
158158player during train operation.
159159
160- .. _driving-hud :
161-
162- Basic Head Up Display (HUD)
163- ---------------------------
164-
165- By pressing ``<Alt+F5> `` you get some important data displayed at the top left
166- of the display in the so-called Head Up Display (HUD). If you want the HUD
167- to disappear, press ``<Alt+F5> `` again.
168-
169- The HUD has 6 different pages. The basic page is shown at game start. To
170- sequentially switch to the other pages press ``<Shift+Alt+F5> ``. After having
171- cycled through all of the extended HUD pages, the basic page is displayed
172- again.
173-
174- The basic page shows fundamental information. The other pages go into more
175- detail, and are used mainly for debugging or to get deeper information on
176- how OR behaves. They are listed in the
177- :ref: `Analysis tools <driving-analysis >` subchapter.
178-
179- The following information is displayed in the basic display:
180-
181- .. index ::
182- single: version
183- single: time
184- single: speed
185- single: gradient
186- single: direction
187- single: throttle
188- single: train brake
189- single: engine brake
190- single: dynamic brake
191- single: fps
192-
193-
194- - Version = The version of the Open Rails software you are running
195- - Time = Game time of the Activity
196- - Speed = the speed in Miles/Hr. or Kilometers/Hr.
197- - Gradient = Route gradient in % in that point
198- - Direction = Position of the Reverser - Electric, Diesel and Steam.
199- - Throttle = Displays the current position of the throttle, expressed as a
200- percentage of full throttle. Throttle correctly uses Notches and configured
201- % of power for Diesel engines or % of throttle for steam engines.
202- - Train Brake = Shows the current position of the train brake system and
203- the pressure value of the train brakes. Braking correctly reflects the
204- braking system used; hold/release, self-lapping or graduated release. The
205- Train brake HUD line has two Brake Reservoir pressure numbers: the first is
206- the Equalization Reservoir (EQ) and the second is the Brake Cylinder (BC)
207- pressure. The two BP numbers report the brake pressure in the lead engine
208- and in the last car of the train. The unit of measure used for brake
209- pressure is defined by the option :ref: `Pressure unit <options-pressure >`.
210- - Engine Brake = percentage of independent engine brake. Not fully
211- releasing the engine brake will affect train brake pressures.
212- - Dynamic brake = if engaged, shows % of dynamic brake
213- - Engine = shows the running status of the engine.
214- In case of a gear-based engine, after the ``Engine `` line a ``Gear `` line
215- appears displaying the actual gear. ``N `` means no gear inserted.
216- - FPS = Number of frames rendered per second
217-
218- When applicable, an additional line indicationg whether Autopilot is active or not
219- will be shown.
220-
221- An example of the basic HUD for Diesel locomotives:
222-
223- .. image :: images/driving-hud-diesel.png
224- :align: center
225- :scale: 80%
226-
227- Electric Locomotives -- Additional information
228- ----------------------------------------------
229-
230- For electric locomotives information about the pantograph state is also
231- shown, as well as info about the circuit breaker state and whether the
232- locomotive has power (at least one pantograph raised and circuit breaker closed)
233- or not.
234-
235- .. image :: images/driving-hud-electric.png
236- :align: center
237- :scale: 80%
238-
239- Steam Engine -- Additional Information
240- --------------------------------------
241-
242- When using a steam engine the following additional information is displayed
243- in the HUD:
244-
245- - Steam Usage in lbs/h, based on entirely new physics code developed by the
246- Open Rails team. It is calculated by parsing the .eng file for the
247- following parameters: number of cylinders; cylinder stroke; cylinder
248- diameter; boiler volume; maximum boiler pressure; maximum boiler output;
249- exhaust limit; and basic steam usage.
250- - Boiler pressure.
251- - Water level.
252- - Levels of coal and water in %.
253-
254- An example of the basic HUD for Steam locomotives:
255-
256- .. image :: images/driving-hud-steam.png
257- :align: center
258- :scale: 80%
259-
260- For a full list of parameters, see :ref: `Developing OR Content - Parameters and Tokens<parameters_and_tokens> `
261-
262- The default :ref: `firing <physics-steam-firing >` setting is automatic fireman.
263- If manual firing is engaged with ``<Ctrl+F> ``, then additional information
264- is included:
265-
266- .. image :: images/driving-hud-steam-manual-firing.png
267- :align: center
268- :scale: 80%
269-
270- Multiplayer -- Additional Information
271- -------------------------------------
272-
273- If a multiplayer session is active, the following additional information is
274- shown: the actual status of the player (dispatcher, helper or client), the
275- number of players connected and the list of trains with their distances
276- from the train of the player viewing the computer.
277-
278- Compass Window
279- --------------
280-
281- Open Rails software displays a compass that provides a heading based on the
282- camera's direction together with its latitude and longitude.
283-
284- .. image :: images/driving-compass.png
285- :align: center
286- :scale: 60%
287-
288- To activate the compass window press the ``<0> `` key. To deactivate the
289- compass window, press the ``<0> `` key a second time.
290-
291160.. _driving-help :
292161
293162F1 Information Monitor
@@ -323,11 +192,16 @@ completed, the string ``Done`` appears in the last column:
323192
324193``Procedures ``: basic instructions for driving trains in Open Rails.
325194
195+
196+ F3
197+ ----------------
198+ This key is not currently used.
199+
200+
326201.. _driving-track-monitor :
327202
328203F4 Track Monitor
329204----------------
330-
331205This window, which is displayed by pressing F4, has two different layouts
332206according the the train's :ref: `control mode <operation-control-mode >`:
333207``Auto Signal `` mode, ``Manual `` mode or ``Explorer `` mode.
@@ -419,7 +293,9 @@ F5 Train Driving Info
419293---------------------
420294By pressing ``<F5> `` you get some important data displayed in a dedicated window.
421295
422- Pressing ``<Shift+F5> `` toggles between the full and the abbreviated text mode. The default mode is full text.
296+ Pressing ``<Shift+F5> `` toggles between the full and the abbreviated text mode.
297+ You may also switch mode by clicking on the yellow arrow symbol.
298+ The default mode is full text.
423299
424300.. image :: images/tdi-regular-windglass-on.png
425301 :align: center
@@ -456,8 +332,9 @@ The Diesel locomotive:
456332 :align: center
457333 :scale: 80%
458334
459- To help the user with ageing eyesight, the Time value is clickable, to toggle between the Regular
460- Once toggled, the Bold font style is used in this window and also the Multiplayer Info window if it’s open.
335+ To help the user with ageing eyesight, the Time value is clickable as indicated by the white arrow below.
336+ This action toggles between Regular and Bold font styles.
337+ The style of font used in this window is also applied to the Multiplayer Info window if it's open.
461338
462339.. image :: images/tdi-bold-windglass-off.png
463340 :align: center
@@ -511,8 +388,6 @@ Once toggled, the Bold font style is used in this window and also the Multiplaye
511388 ====================== ============== =================== ============== ======================
512389
513390
514-
515-
516391F6 Siding and Platform Names
517392----------------------------
518393
@@ -675,6 +550,21 @@ with a whistle or other departure sound.
675550 :align: center
676551 :scale: 80%
677552
553+
554+ Compass Window
555+ --------------
556+
557+ Open Rails software displays a compass that provides a heading based on the
558+ camera's direction together with its latitude and longitude.
559+
560+ .. image :: images/driving-compass.png
561+ :align: center
562+ :scale: 60%
563+
564+ To activate the compass window press the ``<0> `` key. To deactivate the
565+ compass window, press the ``<0> `` key a second time.
566+
567+
678568Odometer
679569--------
680570
@@ -758,7 +648,7 @@ In case that Debrief evaluation was checked, **Actual status: (**\ |darr| **)**\
758648
759649 \newpage
760650
761- Cliking **Actual status: ( **\ |darr | **) **\ expanded real-time display appears.
651+ Clicking **Actual status: ( **\ |darr | **) **\ expanded real-time display appears.
762652
763653
764654.. image :: images/dbfeval-evaluation-expanded.png
@@ -798,6 +688,123 @@ In such case the activity saves will have the "Eval" checkbox checked in the res
798688 :scale: 100%
799689 :align: center
800690
691+ .. _driving-hud :
692+
693+ Basic Head Up Display (HUD)
694+ ---------------------------
695+
696+ By pressing ``<Alt+F5> `` you get some important data displayed at the top left
697+ of the display in the so-called Head Up Display (HUD). If you want the HUD
698+ to disappear, press ``<Alt+F5> `` again.
699+
700+ The HUD has 6 different pages. The basic page is shown at game start. To
701+ sequentially switch to the other pages press ``<Shift+Alt+F5> ``. After having
702+ cycled through all of the extended HUD pages, the basic page is displayed
703+ again.
704+
705+ The basic page shows fundamental information. The other pages go into more
706+ detail, and are used mainly for debugging or to get deeper information on
707+ how OR behaves. They are listed in the
708+ :ref: `Analysis tools <driving-analysis >` subchapter.
709+
710+ The following information is displayed in the basic display:
711+
712+ .. index ::
713+ single: version
714+ single: time
715+ single: speed
716+ single: gradient
717+ single: direction
718+ single: throttle
719+ single: train brake
720+ single: engine brake
721+ single: dynamic brake
722+ single: fps
723+
724+
725+ - Version = The version of the Open Rails software you are running
726+ - Time = Game time of the Activity
727+ - Speed = the speed in Miles/Hr. or Kilometers/Hr.
728+ - Gradient = Route gradient in % in that point
729+ - Direction = Position of the Reverser - Electric, Diesel and Steam.
730+ - Throttle = Displays the current position of the throttle, expressed as a
731+ percentage of full throttle. Throttle correctly uses Notches and configured
732+ % of power for Diesel engines or % of throttle for steam engines.
733+ - Train Brake = Shows the current position of the train brake system and
734+ the pressure value of the train brakes. Braking correctly reflects the
735+ braking system used; hold/release, self-lapping or graduated release. The
736+ Train brake HUD line has two Brake Reservoir pressure numbers: the first is
737+ the Equalization Reservoir (EQ) and the second is the Brake Cylinder (BC)
738+ pressure. The two BP numbers report the brake pressure in the lead engine
739+ and in the last car of the train. The unit of measure used for brake
740+ pressure is defined by the option :ref: `Pressure unit <options-pressure >`.
741+ - Engine Brake = percentage of independent engine brake. Not fully
742+ releasing the engine brake will affect train brake pressures.
743+ - Dynamic brake = if engaged, shows % of dynamic brake
744+ - Engine = shows the running status of the engine.
745+ In case of a gear-based engine, after the ``Engine `` line a ``Gear `` line
746+ appears displaying the actual gear. ``N `` means no gear inserted.
747+ - FPS = Number of frames rendered per second
748+
749+ When applicable, an additional line indicationg whether Autopilot is active or not
750+ will be shown.
751+
752+ An example of the basic HUD for Diesel locomotives:
753+
754+ .. image :: images/driving-hud-diesel.png
755+ :align: center
756+ :scale: 80%
757+
758+ Electric Locomotives -- Additional information
759+ ----------------------------------------------
760+
761+ For electric locomotives information about the pantograph state is also
762+ shown, as well as info about the circuit breaker state and whether the
763+ locomotive has power (at least one pantograph raised and circuit breaker closed)
764+ or not.
765+
766+ .. image :: images/driving-hud-electric.png
767+ :align: center
768+ :scale: 80%
769+
770+ Steam Engine -- Additional Information
771+ --------------------------------------
772+
773+ When using a steam engine the following additional information is displayed
774+ in the HUD:
775+
776+ - Steam Usage in lbs/h, based on entirely new physics code developed by the
777+ Open Rails team. It is calculated by parsing the .eng file for the
778+ following parameters: number of cylinders; cylinder stroke; cylinder
779+ diameter; boiler volume; maximum boiler pressure; maximum boiler output;
780+ exhaust limit; and basic steam usage.
781+ - Boiler pressure.
782+ - Water level.
783+ - Levels of coal and water in %.
784+
785+ An example of the basic HUD for Steam locomotives:
786+
787+ .. image :: images/driving-hud-steam.png
788+ :align: center
789+ :scale: 80%
790+
791+ For a full list of parameters, see :ref: `Developing OR Content - Parameters and Tokens<parameters_and_tokens> `
792+
793+ The default :ref: `firing <physics-steam-firing >` setting is automatic fireman.
794+ If manual firing is engaged with ``<Ctrl+F> ``, then additional information
795+ is included:
796+
797+ .. image :: images/driving-hud-steam-manual-firing.png
798+ :align: center
799+ :scale: 80%
800+
801+ Multiplayer -- Additional Information
802+ -------------------------------------
803+
804+ If a multiplayer session is active, the following additional information is
805+ shown: the actual status of the player (dispatcher, helper or client), the
806+ number of players connected and the list of trains with their distances
807+ from the train of the player viewing the computer.
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