Is the Activity editor usable?

[bprice]

I realize that the AE for OR is under construction but it is included with the updates.

If one were to wish to experiment with the editor, How can it be used?

In the settings, exactly what path is used for MSTS path and Route paths.

I am also wondering if the timetable functions are usable and if so how are they used?

Mostly, I am curious to see where these features are heading. It really looks promising.

Thanks
Basil

[baldwin]

The Open Rails AE is not functional yet. It is included with the updates so that developers can see what state it has reached and if anyone can add to it. There is also a trackviewer that is similar to the MSTS one.

Timetable is a new concept that allows you to set up as many trains as you like that run to a set timetable through the day. You as the player are then able to drive any one of the timetabled trains thus giving a varied set of "activities". It currently only operates for passenger trains.

If you go to the Open Rails web site you will find documentation on most features that are in development.

[eric]

The path create functions currently work fine from my perspective. No ability to set up AI, place static consists, or save an .ACT or .TRF file just yet.

[OTTODAD]

I hope that it will allow the creation and trouble-free use of MSTS type FREESTYLE activities, ignoring their short player paths and be able to run multiple AIs on tracks not used by the player, not having to bother with setting up complicated signalling !

Not being able to run them in ORTS it will be of little interest to me, neither are its unrealistic train brakes, not being able to ZERO its lever in one smooth move and all the train's brakes being released almost instantly, like is the case with real trains, passenger ones in particular.