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     * [[:stageblock:stagingblocks-en|Example of setup]]
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+|  **WIP - Work in progress !!!** - 28.08.2025  |
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 =====What is a Staging Block?=====
-{{ :stageblock:add-item-menu.png?120}}
   * A staging block is a special kind of block divided in multiple detection sections.
-  * Trains with undefined length are not allowed to enter.
+  * Trains with a length of zero are not allowed to enter a staging block.
   * Regarding the **[[:loc-gen-en#length_number_of_cars|train length]]** one or more trains can be serially staged.
-  * One or more sections can be reserved for a train depending of its length.
+  * One or more sections can be reserved for one train depending of its length.
   * The staging block will move the containing trains forwards if the first train has left.
-  * Its one way only. The arrow side is exit.
+  * It had been one way only. The arrow side is exit.
-  * __Not usable__ with **track driver** systems.
+  * * With Rocrail version 2.1.6018 a **reverse exit** was introduced.
+  * A staging block is __Not usable__ with **track driver** systems.
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-===== Demo =====
+===== Basics =====
-{{:stageblock:stageblock-demo-1.png}}\\
+==== SVG symbol ====
-The staging block shows the loco ID only on reserve and enter, in all other cases the number of occupied sections is shown in brackets.\\
+The SVG symbol of a staging block has been changed with introducing the "reverse exit" functionality. \\
-A '**<**' sign shows that the exit side of the staging block is closed.\\
+It is available in dynthemes only! \\
-A gray background shows that the enter side of the staging block is closed.\\
+^  Symbol  ^ SVG ^ Comment ^
-  * {{:stageblock:plan.xml.zip}}
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_themes_sb1_normal_empty_open_open.png?|}}  |  svg/themes  | staging block |
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_dynthemes_sb1_normal_empty_open_open.png?|}}  |  svg/dynthemes  | normal staging block |
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_dynthemes_sb1_reverse_empty_open_open.png?|}}  |  svg/dynthemes  | reverse exit staging block |
+==== Optical states ====
+The number of **occupied sections** and a **closed entry** and a **closed exit** is shown inside the staging block symbol. \\
+^  Symbol  ^ Comment ^
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_themes_sb1_normal_occupied_open_open.png?|}}  | number of [ occupied / total ] sections |
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_dynthemes_sb1_normal_empty_closed_open.png?|}}  | closed entry |
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_dynthemes_sb1_normal_empty_open_closed.png?|}}  | closed exit |
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_dynthemes_sb1_normal_empty_closed_closed.png?|}}  | closed entry \\ closed exit |
+==== Staging block signals ====
+A staging block may be aquipped with an **entry signal**, an **exit signa**l and a **stage signal**. \\
+The entry signal and the exit signal will normally be **manually operated** signals, to control the entry and the exit of the staging block. \\
+Closing/opening the staging block will also change the state of the corresponding signal; the signal has to be manually operated! \\
+Changing the state of the signal will also close/open the corresponding staging block; the signal has to be manually operated! \\
+^  Symbol  ^ Comment ^
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_dynthemes_sb2_normal_entry_signal.png?|}}  | entry signal |
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_dynthemes_sb2_normal_exit_signal.png?|}}  | exit signal |
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_dynthemes_sb2_normal_state_signal.png?|}}  | state signal |
+|  {{:stageblock:svg_dynthemes_sb2_normal_all_signals.png?|}}  | all together |
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+==== Staging block operation commands ====
+A staging block can be operated with the following commands: \\
+^  Menue Command  ^ Comment ^
+|  Compress  | The trains that are present are moved in the direction of the “exit” section, in order to free up the “entry” section and to fill gaps in the sections. \\ If the exit is open, the train in the “exit” section will be placed in “Auto” mode. |
+|  Run last train reverse  | The last train in the staging block will be placed in “Auto” mode in reverse direction. |
+|  Close exit \\ Open exit  | Controls the “exit” flow of the staging block |
+|  Close entry \\ Open entry  | Controls the “enter” flow the staging block |
+|  Reset  | Removes all locomotives from the staging block |
+|  Put out of operation \\ Put into operation  | Controls the “enter” flow the staging block |
+ \\
 ====Tooltip====
 In the tooltip of the staging block a list of occupied sections is shown:\\
-{{:stageblock:stageblock-tooltip.png}}
+{{:stageblock:stageblock-tooltip_20250828.png?|}}
 ^Format^^
 |Section: |LocoID|\\
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+===== Demo_1 =====
+{{:stageblock:stageblock-demo1-plan-20250828.png}} \\
+This is a demo plan for a normal staging block; no reverse exit. \\
+The staging block shows the loco ID only on reserve and enter, in all other cases the number of occupied sections is shown in brackets.\\
+A '**<**' sign shows that the exit side of the staging block is closed.\\
+A gray background shows that the enter side of the staging block is closed.\\
+  * {{ :stageblock:sb_demo1.zip |}}
+ \\
+===== Demo_2 =====
+{{:stageblock:stageblock-demo2-plan-20250828.png}} \\
+This is a demo plan for a staging block with normal and reverse exit operation. \\
+  * {{ :stageblock:sb_demo2.zip |}}
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 ===== Commands =====
 The context menu of the "staging block" has the following commands:\\
+{{:stageblock:stageblock-context-menu-20250828-en.png?|}} \\
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+==== Properties ====
-{{stage-context-en.png}}\\
+//Only available when automatic mode is switched off// \\
+Opens the properties dialogue **[[stageblock:stage-gen-en|Staging Block: General]]**.
 ==== Compress ====
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   * If the exit is open, the train in the "exit" section will be placed in "Auto" mode.\\
-==== Put into Operation / Out of Operation ====
+==== Run last train reverse ====
-Controls the "enter" flow the staging block.\\
+The last train in the staging block will be placed in “Auto” mode in reverse direction. \\
 ==== Close Exit / Open Exit ====
 Controls the "exit" flow of the staging block.\\
-==== Properties ====
+==== Close Entry / Open Entry ====
-Properties of this Staging Block.\\
+Controls the "entry" flow of the staging block.\\
+==== Reset ====
+Removes all locomotives from the staging block. \\
+==== Put into Operation / Out of Operation ====
+Controls the "enter" flow the staging block.\\
+==== Background ====
+Sets the symbol background colour with the standard "Colour dialogue" of the operating system. \\
+For a transparent background, "Black" must be set.
+ \\
+==== Enable alternative SVG ====
+Enables a second graphic container (if any) of the symbol. Usually used for flashing symbols. \\
+See **[[:symbols-en#alternative_g|Alternative <g>]]**.
+ \\
 ==== Help ====
 Points to the "Help" pages in the wiki.\\
+==== Add note ... ====
+See: [[:servernote-en|Server Notes]]\\
+==== @Box ====
+Opens the **[[:abox:archivebox-en|@Box dialogue]]**.
+ \\