The Options window is opened from the Trains window
Tools menu.
Standard JMRI® Window and Help menus
Build Options Normal
Agressive
Normal builds are recommended when you first begin the program. Normal builds guarantee
that when a car is delivered (set out) by a train that there will be track space
available for the car.
Agressive builds makes the car's track space available as soon a a car is scheduled for
pick up.
Note that once you've built a train, the build option can not be changed until all
trains are terminated or reset.
Switcher Service
Next set of options control local car movements. Normally, it is beter not to allow
a car to move from one spur directly to another spur in the same location.
Staging
Enable Type,
Road and Load Restrictions into Staging
When selected, the program will only deliver a train to a staging track that has the
same rolling stock, road, and load name restrictions.
Prompt for Departure
Track from Staging
If selected the program ask you which track should depart from staging during the train
build. Note that the program will only prompt you if there are two or more trains
available in staging that meet the train's requirements.
Prompt for Arrival
Track into Staging
If selected the program ask you which track should be used for arrival to staging
during the train build. Note that the program will only prompt you if there are two or
more trains available in staging that meet the train's requirements.
Car Routing Options
Enable Car
Routing
When enabled, the program will use multiple trains to deliver a car to its final
destination. It is recommended that you leave this option enabled. When enabled , you
can use Schedule to deliver a car to
a specific location.
Logging Options
You can have the program log your locomotive, car, or train movement to a file by
selecting the appropriate check boxes. The program creates a new directory "logger" in
the operations directory. For each day's session the program will create a new file
(.csv) using the day's date.
Options
Allow you to create your own custom manifest using .csv file. Import into a program
like Excel to create a manifest to your liking.