Animating new Level Crossing objects

bendigo · Post by **bendigo** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:13 am

Hi

This has probably been answered some were, however i am trying to get a level crossing object to animate properly. is there a tutroial somewere.

Cheers

Bob

refman · Post by **refman** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:28 pm

Try the tec-docs that come with the SIM

timbooth · Post by **timbooth** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:57 am

Unfortunately the techdoc for making a level crossing shape is wrong, you can't make it all in one shape unless its a single track road. You basically have to make it into two halves, ie. a gate/barrier for each side of the road. You should be able to get away with one shape for both halves, if the crossing is symmetrical.

You need 3 animation frames for the animated parts: open, closed, open again. Its essential the gate/barrier starts in the open position, otherwise it will work the wrong way.

When adding your crossing, make sure the yellow boxes are above the crossings of rail/road paths, otherwise the crossing won't detect trains.

bendigo · Post by **bendigo** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:35 am

Hi,

Cpt Bazza made the original shape, and is fairly certain it will work, however it doesnt seem to want to open or close as train approches. (it is actually an Australian Facing Trailible Points indicator with an Invisible road underneath).

Cheers Bob