Regarding to EOTD Communication Testing and Arming

[Whatever2006]

As the title says,

I figured that the feature hasn't been utilized and I decided to use some of the TrainSimulations' Cab Views as an test bed for putting in the EOTD Communication Testing and Arming parameters inside them, they have Odometer feature there, so why not have the EOTD feature implemented there as well.

So far, I only implemented them into the ATSF SD40us which I released into the File Library recently, and the TSN GP60 Engine Pack that I have as well. It took some trial and error to implement the Local Communication Testing, Arming, Disarming and Emergency and for what its worth, the ATSF and BNSF SD40us, and the EMD GP60s have Cab Views with the Pulse Electronics TrainLink box, I assume the SP locomotives from the TSN Shasta Route and the SD70M pack (UP, NS, CSXT and NYSW) has them.

So far, I did some work and testing on the CVF file for the ATSF SD40us to make sure the EOTD function is working as intended. Though, I might put an example I did here if anyone wants to use it, it should work on the EMD Standard Cab Views with the TrainLink box, but I will get around to it at some point...?

[Whatever2006]

        EMD Standard Cab

        TwoState (
            Type ( ORTS_EOT_COMM_TEST TWO_STATE )
            Position ( 118 270 5 5 )
            Graphic ( blank.ace )
            NumStates ( 2 2 1 )
            Style ( WHILE_PRESSED )
            MouseControl ( 1 )
        )
        TwoState (
            Type ( ORTS_EOT_DISARM TWO_STATE )
            Position ( 125 270 5 5 )
            Graphic ( blank.ace )
            NumStates ( 2 2 1 )
            Style ( WHILE_PRESSED )
            MouseControl ( 1 )
        )
        TwoState (
            Type ( ORTS_EOT_ARM_TWO_WAY TWO_STATE )
            Position ( 122 270 5 5 )
            Graphic ( blank.ace )
            NumStates ( 2 2 1 )
            Style ( WHILE_PRESSED )
            MouseControl ( 1 )
        )
        TwoState (
            Type ( ORTS_EOT_EMERGENCY_BRAKE TWO_STATE )
            Position ( 138 265 8 8 )
            Graphic ( blank.ace )
            NumFrames ( 2 2 1 )
            Style ( ONOFF )
            MouseControl ( 1 )
        )



        EMD Wide Cab

        TwoState (
            Type ( ORTS_EOT_COMM_TEST TWO_STATE )
            Position ( 164 270 5 5 )
            Graphic ( blank.ace )
            NumFrames ( 2 2 1 )
            Style ( WHILE_PRESSED )
            MouseControl ( 1 )
        )
        TwoState (
            Type ( ORTS_EOT_DISARM TWO_STATE )
            Position ( 172 270 5 5 )
            Graphic ( blank.ace )
            NumFrames ( 2 2 1 )
            Style ( WHILE_PRESSED )
            MouseControl ( 1 )
        )
        TwoState (
            Type ( ORTS_EOT_ARM_TWO_WAY TWO_STATE )
            Position ( 168 270 5 5 )
            Graphic ( blank.ace )
            NumFrames ( 2 2 1 )
            Style ( WHILE_PRESSED )
            MouseControl ( 1 )
        )
        TwoState (
            Type ( ORTS_EOT_EMERGENCY_BRAKE TWO_STATE )
            Position ( 191 264 8 8 )
            Graphic ( blank.ace )
            NumFrames ( 2 2 1 )
            Style ( WHILE_PRESSED )
            MouseControl ( 1 )
        )

Here's the two samples for both EMD cab views from TrainSimulations, one for the standard cab and the other for the wide cab. Do note that the first two numbers in the position parameters is specified based on where the TrainLink box is located on the 2D cab view graphic.

[CSRX]

Perfect, I can finally add this feature to the many EMD locomotives of the CMOR. Hopefully GE ones will be next. Though I imagine these are designed pre computer screens.

[Whatever2006]

You're welcome Shawn.

Though I imagine these are designed pre computer screens.

Yep... I'm not sure about putting the EOTD function into the 2D cabs with the IFD displays since its beyond my skill level so to speak...

[CSRX]

That's okay, I never liked the integrated system, I like the old box that you could easily play around with on the control stand versus pressing through several screens and buttons. Haha

[trainlover2923]

Ok I have a slight problem....I copied your wide cab code into my cab view file I fire up open rails to test it out.....I I see the arm test and disarm and the emergency brake....but what I don't see is the two way arm button. Am I missing something here. Thanks

[Whatever2006]

Am I missing something here. Thanks

The two way arming is in the middle between the arm test and disarming as I put them close together. Feel free to readjust the first number of the position parameter which I believe is for 'left' and 'right' positions.

[Whatever2006]

trainlover2923 It seems that I have goofed up the position for the three EOT arming related parameters, sorry about that. Have you tried to change the 1st number on the positions on the 3 parameters for the EMD Wide Cab? I noticed the original sample I sent contained the the EOTD test arming and disarming overlapped the EOT arm... Try putting "164" for the EOT test communication, "168" for the EOT arm and "172" for the EOT disarm, it should work?

[trainlover2923]

Whatever2006 That seemed to do the trick. Thanks for the assist

[Whatever2006]

Here's an demonstration of the EOTD arming in action.