Removing The Glowing Compass in Driver?
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cascaderailroad
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My compass went dark long ago (and my eyes are much relieved for it)
I have been asking for a "compass toggle off" KB command button in surveyor and driver, but nothing gets done about it
Why it is so blinding yellow, and is not a subdued color, is beyond me ... I don't even see (nor miss) my compass (which is a totally ludicrous obtrusive invention in the first place), as it is redundant, as the mini map shows the compass, why not just eliminate it completely, or make it able to be "togged off" ?
I have been asking for a "compass toggle off" KB command button in surveyor and driver, but nothing gets done about it
Why it is so blinding yellow, and is not a subdued color, is beyond me ... I don't even see (nor miss) my compass (which is a totally ludicrous obtrusive invention in the first place), as it is redundant, as the mini map shows the compass, why not just eliminate it completely, or make it able to be "togged off" ?
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mezzoprezzo
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In which version did the compass start appearing in Driver?
....and, why?
....and, why?
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cascaderailroad
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The new improved version :hehe: The Confounded Blinding Yellow Compass ... Why it was even invented ... Is beyond me
norfolksouthern37
what's a normal map?
TS12 has an option to toggle this off.
I have been asking for a "compass toggle off" KB command button in surveyor and driver, but nothing gets done about it
I wonder if that is because you refuse to use a newer version of the game? hmmm.
cascaderailroad
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I don't have TS12, so I wouldn't know about this ... The only incentive I would have to buy TS12 is the NKP Berkshire ... as nothing in TS12 excites me at all.
Why would I want to make my routes non-backward compatable to TRS2006 users ? TRS2006 surveyor is easy to use, and is user friendly, where as TS10 has layers and all kinds of stuff to make surveyor complicated.
Getting back to the point: I sure am glad that I have my flaming 10m tall confounded blinding yellow boy scout compass to light my way, should I ever get lost in the dark woods.
shaneturner12
Tutorial Creator
If you've got TS12 SP1, it should be in the ingame options. I cannot remember off-hand whether it's under General Settings, Video Settings or Surveyor Settings.
Shane
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norfolksouthern37
what's a normal map?
I don't have TS12, so I wouldn't know about this ... The only incentive I would have to buy TS12 is the NKP Berkshire ... as nothing in TS12 excites me at all.
Why would I want to make my routes non-backward compatable to TRS2006 users ? TRS2006 surveyor is easy to use, and is user friendly, where as TS10 has layers and all kinds of stuff to make surveyor complicated.
Getting back to the point: I sure am glad that I have my flaming 10m tall confounded blinding yellow boy scout compass to light my way, should I ever get lost in the dark woods.
I didn't want to debate the reasons you do or don't like TS12, they do not concern me. I was only pointing out that you can't say you have been asking for a feature for years if you choose to remain years in the past.
I Don't understand this. I have TS12 with all the latest patches and have never had problem updating. And I'm using a five year old computer with XP. If you install the patches, do an EDR, and do it with a lot of patience, you'll have no problems. I personally have found TRS2006 very touchy and could barely run a route without fatal errors happening all the time. TS12 is very stable.
You should know by now that some people just like to complain.
As for the compass, don't know why some people get so upset about it. When making a prototypical route, it sure is handy to know which direction I'm moving without having to place a lot of in games clues that only have to be removed later. Nothing like placing a lot of scenery towards the East when I thought I was going in another direction. It's a Surveyor feature, hardly a show stopper.
No issue with stability in TS12 HF4 either. upgrade without interfering with the process and it all goes smoothly.
Firefighterdan
343 NEVER FORGET
Hope this helps...
cascaderailroad
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Never once have I used the compass to find out where I am, or what direction I am going ... real men don't ask directions ... we know where we are going !
mezzoprezzo
Content appreciator
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On a large Route build it can be very easy to become disorientated. The compass is essential, making transiting over several boards in the right direction so much easier. It also does other important thinks like showing the pivot point for camera placements. I also find it useful for marking tiny assets when larger ones need to be added in the vicinity after zooming out and the tiny asset cannot be seen (beer bottles!)
But returning to the OP, why, why, why does the compass (seemingly in some, but not all, versions) need to be in Driver?
If you get lost in Driver there’s always the Minimap (M) which shows your location, north up, with a built in NSEW rose if you’re in any doubt.
On a large Route build it can be very easy to become disorientated. The compass is essential, making transiting over several boards in the right direction so much easier. It also does other important thinks like showing the pivot point for camera placements. I also find it useful for marking tiny assets when larger ones need to be added in the vicinity after zooming out and the tiny asset cannot be seen (beer bottles!)
But returning to the OP, why, why, why does the compass (seemingly in some, but not all, versions) need to be in Driver?
If you get lost in Driver there’s always the Minimap (M) which shows your location, north up, with a built in NSEW rose if you’re in any doubt.
Firefighterdan
343 NEVER FORGET
No, they just get lost and waste everyone's time.