Throttles

Tools

JMRI provides powerful tools for working with your layout.

Layout Automation

JMRI can be used to automate parts of your layout, from simply controlling a crossing gate to running trains in the background.

Throttle pane Toolbar


The Throttle toolbar is accessible from the Throttles Preferences pane.
When enabled, a Throttle pane can host a set of Throttles. These Throttles are browsable using the:

Previous Button

Move to previous Throttle for that Throttle Window.

Next Button

Move to next Throttle for that Throttle Window.

New Button

Add a new Throttle in that Throttle Window.
Once the number of Throttles in a Throttle Window is greater than one (1) the Next, Previous and Trash buttons are enabled.

Trash Button

Remove the current Throttle from that Throttle Window.
When the number of Throttles in a Throttle Window is equal to one, Next, Previous and Trash buttons are disabled.

Stop Button

Send a stop message to all throttles managed by JMRI.

Power Button

Allows for layout power control if possible (red icon is Off, green is On, yellow is status Unknown).

List Button

Show/Hide the Throttles List.