Train Dispatcher 3 Manual - Signal Computer Consultants

Train Dispatcher 3♦Late station departure – the user can also specify, in this dialog, how many minutes beyond a scheduleddeparture time a train can fail to depart a platform before an alert is generated.8.3. Function ActivationTrain Dispatcher 3 tries to accurately simulate a dispatcher’s operation. This can sometimes be overwhelming to anovice. To make it simpler to simulate a territory, Train Dispatcher 3 allows the user to turn off various functions.To activate or de-activate these optional functions, click the “Function Activation” menu item under the “Options” menu.Figure 37 will appear.Figure 37 - Function Activation Dialog9. TERRITORY DATAThe user can view data in a loaded track territory file by selecting one of the menu items under the “Data” menu. ATrain Dispatcher 3 user can also modify some data in the track file. The Train Dispatcher 3 user can modify train, blockpermit, and slow order data. Data about the track structure or speed restrictions cannot be changed.If the user changes track file data, a new track file can be created that contains the user changes. To save a modifiedtrack file, select the “Save Territory Track File” menu item under the “File” menu. This action will not overwrite theoriginal track file.The following describes the various track file data areas:9.1. Territory DataData about the territory that can be viewed by the users is included in Train Dispatcher 3. To view this information,select the “About Territory” item under the “Data” menu in the menu bar. Figure 38 shows the dialog this menuselection produces.Page 386 December, 2000