Changes

It is best practice to set up some initial routes at this point - particularly automatic (blue) routes. Start by pressing the "''Preset automatic signal routes''" button in the toolbar. This sets all routes that don't cross points, crossovers, level crossing or facing signals, and only have a single [[Preferred Directions|preferred direction]] set. Optionally, you may then choose to add more automatic routes using the "''Create automatic route''" button (see below). However, remember that automatic routes can be difficult to cancel, and so they should not be set over crossings and points that may be used during operation, no matter how little.

It is best practice to set up some initial routes at this point - particularly automatic (blue) routes. Start by pressing the "''Preset automatic signal routes''" button in the toolbar. This sets all routes that don't cross points, crossovers, level crossing or facing signals, and only have a single [[Preferred Directions|preferred direction]] set. Optionally, you may then choose to add more automatic routes using the "''Create automatic route''" button (see below). However, remember that automatic routes can be difficult to cancel, and so they should not be set over crossings and points that may be used during operation, no matter how little.

In this mode, the simulation speed can also be selected. This can be changed later, but only when the simulation is paused.

The following can also be done in pre-start mode.

 

Select the clock icon, and choose the speed you wish the simulation to run at. Time can also be skipped in this menu, but note that the simulation remains paused - trains will not move and so may end up late.

 

The Actions Due panel can be opened and closed at any time by clicking the sand-timer icon. This panel shows the headcode of each train that will require an action in the next hour, and the time until that action.

 

 

The in-game performance log can be opened and closed at any time by clicking the icon with a document and green check mark. This log shows all events on the railway, such as arrivals and departures. The log will state whether these events are occurring early, on time or late, and if anything goes wrong (such as a train leaving via the wrong exit).

 

Both the Actions Due panel and the in-game Performance Log can be moved around the screen by holding left click and dragging them.