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Macros vs. Lists of Operations
Lists of operations are used to reduce the number of macros required. Most special purpose
or single purpose sequences of operations can be applied directly as a list of operations
to engine functions (see section 3.6, “Headlights, Steam and Whistle”) or to schedule
operations (see page 187). Macros can be used to create general purpose sequences
of operations wherever needed. Additionally it is possible to limit the use of macros by
specifying appropriate conditions (see section 14.3, “Protection and Locking with Conditions”).
14.8 Extended Route Operation
Route Symbols in the Switchboard
In cases, where the Dispatcher is not being used, but it is desired to operate routes manually
via a switchboard it is also possible to create routes in switchboards. Such routes
are used to operate and lock the tracks, turnouts and signals, that belong to the route.
Routes are operated in the switchboard like on-off switches. If the route is turned on,
then all turnouts and signals of the route are operated. All track elements and signals
along the path of the route remain locked in this position until the route element is
turned off again. As long as these elements are locked, they cannot be operated or used
by other routes.
Manual Routes vs. Automatic Routes
TrainController distinguishes between manual routes and automatic routes. Automatic
routes can be operated automatically by the Visual Dispatcher. Manual routes can
only be operated through their route control. They cannot be operated automatically by
the Visual Dispatcher.
A manual route is created by inserting a route symbol into a switchboard at an arbitrary
location. The location of the route symbol in a switchboard does not matter. Especially
the location of the route symbol must not relate to the location of the tracks, turnouts
and signals contained in this route. Manual routes are created, if the Visual Dispatcher
is not being used at all or for those areas of your layout, which are only controlled manually
with switchboards but not with the Visual Dispatcher.
An automatic route is always created as part of the block diagram of the Visual Dispatcher
(for more details see section 5.2, “Blocks and Routes”).
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