I like to drive using the external camera (button 2) but I am constantly frustrated by the train grinding to a halt because I don’t hear the AWS sound. I don’t always see the button light up in time if I am admiring the scenery or adjusting my speed. This is on UK routes/trains. Is there a setting that will allow you to hear the AWS warning when in external camera mode or, if not, can it be turned off altogether (I would prefer not to do this but it’s better than having to keep restarting after an emergency brake)?
You cannot hear the AWS outside the train but some trains allow a pop-up notice to appear. And you cannot isolate the AWS but if you use the F4 HUD the Alarm button is bigger
There are no settings as such to change for this, it requires careful editing of BIN files - if you are familiar with doing this I will try and explain. Recent experiences with editing these settings is that they don't always achieve the desired effect - usually I can get the horn working (the most important thing!) but not always the bell. I think something has changed in TS, as some locos seem to come like that too. Disadvantages of doing this includes that you sometimes hear the AWS of another train, if nearby. John
Yes, it is individually set up per loco blueprint. I haven't dug that far into it (mostly only fiddling with cab occlusion and proxyxmls adjusting volumes), but it occurs to me as a dev you have two options. a. Use the RailWorks core AWS function, this will be a sound that is just played directly into the output audio mix. Doesn't matter where you are. AWS is the only safety system that is built directly into the core, the "Q" keybind is hardcoded without an InputMapper. b. Set up your own AWS system with a defined sound source child object placed in the cab, and your own script. The volume now depends on your distance from it, as in real life. Some scripts allow a toggle to have the sound played in external view too. (AP) As with most TSC stuff, this is an individual thing. The (lean) game core gives very much freedom how to accomplish your goals.
From a distant memory you used to be able to edit the individual locomotive's (cab??) audio.proxyxml, file using something like Notepad++ Searching for the line: <PlayState d:type="cDeltaString">INSIDE</PlayState> (usually a below the "LOOPS" substring. You then could to change the "inside" to either of the following valid values BOTH or OUTSIDE. I'm not sure if that still works or it was ever successful????
It does work, Peter, (subject to the limitation I mentioned above), but not without fiddling with the Cab Sound BIN file as well. The OP has not responded as to whether he wants to delve into such files, and I don't plan to spend the time writing it all out for him if he isn't interested. John
