This is a layer and session question

[narrowgauge]

In TS12, create a map with a length of track, placed in route layer.

Switch to session layer -make a new layer - Layer A and place a Consist A on the track. Hide Layer A

Make a new layer - Layer B and place a Consist B in a different position on the track, not overlapping.

With Layer A still hidden go to Quickdrive.

Drive Consist B towards the position of Consist A. As soon as B meets the hidden A, A becomes visible and is coupled to B.

Is this normal behaviour? I have always believed that layers were 'untouchable' when switched off. It appears that I was wrong. I had hoped to be able to make a session with a varying 'cast' of rolling stock where layer selection in Surveyor would determine the 'scene' in Driver.

Comments, please?

Peter

 

[Mick_Berg]

Peter,
What do you mean by "switched off"? Locked, or just hidden?
Mick Berg.

 

[narrowgauge]

Good question. I thought that when the eye was closed that layer was 'hidden/locked' I will try again.

I looked without seeing. The layers were hidden not locked.

Peter

 

[narrowgauge]

Tried it, not quite the same result

Layer A was locked and hidden. I drove consist B into the locked and hidden consist A and consist B disappeared, Driver knew it was there because the loco still emitted smoke. Actually, more happened, coaches on the track in layer B but not coupled also disappeared so that complete layer became invisible.

Peter

 

[narrowgauge]

This is a bit off topic but it is my thread.

Is there any way to change what appears to be the default colours in rule windows of Black on Dark Green.

Peter

 

[wreeder]

Take a look at the config.txt file of the built-in rule Set Coupler Masks to see how to change the text and background colors.

William