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Push buttons and on-off switches not only can be used to operate a certain contact, but
also to control other elements. It is possible, for example, to operate a group of related
switches and signals with a single click to a push button. More details are outlined in
section 12.3, “Operations”.
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Connecting Signals and Accessories
Signals and accessories are connected to their real counterpart on the model railroad
much like the switches as outlined in section 2.4, “Connecting the Switches”. 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 12.3, “Operations”.
2.6 Routes
TrainController provides route elements, which are used to operate and lock the
tracks, switches and signals, that belong to a certain route. Routes are represented in the
switchboard by route symbols that are operated like an on-off switch. If the route is
turned on, then all switches 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 symbol. 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, switches
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.