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Accessories
Accessory elements are used to control accessories like uncouplers, light or crossing
gates. They are available in three different types:
• Push buttons are used to turn on a certain contact temporarily – e.g. to control an
uncoupler
• Toggle switches are used to change permanently between two related contacts
• On-off switches are used to turn on and off a certain contact permanently – e.g. to
turn on and off lights
Push buttons and on-off switches can not only be used to operate a specific contact, but
also to control other elements. It is possible, for example, to operate a group of related
turnouts and signals with a single click on a push button. More details are outlined in
section 14.4, “Operations”.
Connecting Signals and Accessories
Signals and accessories are connected to their real counterpart on the model railroad
much like the turnouts as outlined in section 2.4, “Connecting the Turnouts”. This is also
done by selecting the symbol of the signal, or accessory, in the switchboard and using
the Properties command of the Edit menu.
For push buttons and on-off switches, which will be used to control other elements, a
set of operations instead of a digital address needs to be specified. More details are outlined
in section 14.4, “Operations”.
2.6 Text Labels
You can place text labels in your control panels. For this purpose, text elements are
provided and can be used to label turnouts, signals or tracks.