Rail Application Window

When you first open PC*Miler Rail, you will see route windows on the left, the map window on the right, and a Ribbon toolbar at the top. The Ribbon contains layered toolbars organized in tabs like a set of file folders. Click a tab to see the toolbar attached to it. If you have used recent versions of Microsoft Office, you will already be familiar with the Ribbon format.

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  • File Application Menu. Click the red File drop-down to open the PC*Miler application menu. This menu can be used to print and save maps and reports, close all open routes or reports, and to exit the application window.

  • The Ribbon. Click a tab on the Ribbon to bring its toolbar forward. There are five tabs on the Ribbon: Routes, AutoRouter, Map, Window, and Help. In the photo above, the * Routes* toolbar has been selected.

  • Routes Window. Select the Routes tab to access single route entry. Click New Route on the Ribbon or <Ctrl+N> to open a new route window. Multiple single route windows can be open at the same time.  If there are more routes open than can be displayed, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge of the Routes window.  Tools and options for route entry are in the Routes toolbar on the Ribbon.

  • AutoRouter Window.  Select the AutoRouter tab or <F6> to open the AutoRouter window. The AutoRouter generates a list of all possible routes between the station locations that are entered.  Use the AutoRouter toolbar on the Ribbon to set avoid/favors and route options.

  • Map Window.  Routes are drawn automatically in the map window as they are generated. Use the Map toolbar to access a variety of map tools, or right click on the map and select from the menu.