Raising The Vertical Compass View?

[boleyd]

The Compass seems to be the prime focus for all viewing. It appears to always follow the terrain elevation within one or two meters of it. This usually means that if you are in a cut the minimum viewing level is somewhat higher than the base of the cut.

The other thing seems to be that there is no way to raise the level of the compass so that all viewing is either at "ground" level or the view is pivoted from this point on the ground.

It would be nice (usual humble opinion) to be able to raise the view point straight up so you could get a good perspective from the cab height of an engine. The only way you can come close is to tilt the view and zoom out a bit but it remains a tilted view not straight on to the surroundings. The ability to set the vertical position of the view point would also allow you to get a good cab view in a deep cut when the compass is close to a hillside.

 

[llebrez]

This is an old problem. I second the suggestion. But it may be impossible to fix: Auran could not get it straight after several centuries of Traninz!

 

[wreeder]

TRS2004

alt+FLY to "fly" above the ground and move around. Use the arrows.

alt+WALK puts you at the ground level so you can walk on the terrain.

This is different than placing the camera on the ground because you can move over hills instead of bumping into them. I used this all the time to get a Trainzperson's view of their world. It's really great for checking for floating objects such as splines and buildings next to hills.

TS2009, TRS2006 and TC1,2,3

cmd_cam_walk alt y
cmd_cam_fly alt u

 

[boleyd]

TRS2004

alt+FLY to "fly" above the ground and move around. Use the arrows.

alt+WALK puts you at the ground level so you can walk on the terrain.

This is different than placing the camera on the ground because you can move over hills instead of bumping into them. I used this all the time to get a Trainzperson's view of their world. It's really great for checking for floating objects such as splines and buildings next to hills.

TS2009, TRS2006 and TC1,2,3

cmd_cam_walk alt y
cmd_cam_fly alt u

Very good!!! Thanks! Is there any list of these keyboard commands anywhere?

 

[wreeder]

Look in your Trainz folder for the settings folder. Inside there is the keyboard.txt file. This lists most of the shortcuts for any version of trainz but some are not listed but work any way. Search the forum for easter egg to find them.

William