The whole route is loaded into a window, and the user is able to fly around the route, basically! This is an invaluable tool for any BVE route developer, since it saves the need to load a route under development into the main program, and it also enables the developer to view the route from any angle, as opposed to just being able to see it from a 'drivers eye-view'. This facility makes it ideal for positioning off-track objects such as buildings and the bird's eye views that are possible are invaluable when it comes to creating complex track layouts and junctions.

It's also great to use, and you'll find a whole load of screen shots like the two above, captured using the Track Viewer, in the Gallery section of this site.

Instructions for use...

On the menu bar, go to 'File' and 'Open' - A box appears from which you select a route file to load into the viewer.

Notes

• Using the 'move' facility, you'll find yourself following track 0, i.e. the running rail, over curves, gradients and switches.
• Although the view can be rotated through 360 degress, the scenery behind the camera position isn't visible due to the way BVE unloads objects from view. However, you can rotate it quite a bit, and some very interesting views can be created.
• Some of the commands are also available via a menu bar located at the top of the window.

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