Train Dispatcher 3 Manual - Signal Computer Consultants

Train Dispatcher 39.2. Train Type DescriptionsTrains can be designated as one of ten types. To view the train types select the “Train Type Description” item under the“Data” menu in the menu bar at the top of the screen. The Train Type Data Window in Figure 40 will appear.Figure 40 - Train Type Data WindowThis window displays information about all of the train types. The user can re-size any column in this window by placingthe mouse on a vertical separator in the columns header and, while holding down the left mouse button, drag the mouseto the left or right. Once the columns are re-sized, the user can save the column widths for the next time the window isdisplayed by clicking the “Save Column Widths” button.To edit a train type, first place the mouse pointer on the train type row and click the left button to select (highlight) thetrain type. Then click the “Edit” buttons. The “Edit” button will cause the Train Type dialog to appear (see Figure 41).You can also place the mouse on the train type row and click the right mouse button, which will also cause the TrainType dialog to appear.The only fields that can be changed in this dialog are the “Locomotive left bitmap file”, the “Locomotive right bitmap file”and the “Caboose bitmap file” fields.The following describes each of the fields in the dialog:♦♦♦Description – a description of the train type.Type – a system description of the train type.Figure 41 - Train Type DialogCabs at each end of train – is a check box that indicates the train has cabs on both ends and, therefore, hasequal performance in both directions. In Train Dispatcher 3 these trains are never considered to be moving ina reverse direction. Trains that have dual cabs are usually transit vehicles or passenger trains.Page 406 December, 2000