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During our [[SS:S|SimSig Sessions]] voice communication will be provided by the '''Railway Operating Centre''', or '''R.O.C.''' (pronounced: ɑːr əʊ siː). The ROC allows easy communication between [[SimSig:Signaller|Signallers]] and [[SimSig:Service Controller|Controllers]], breaking down each signalling area into their own channel. The ROC also allows private calls to be made between two users as required.
'''Railway Operating Centre''', or '''R.O.C.''' (pronounced: [ɑː(ɹ) əʊ ˈsiː] or [ɹɒk]) is a web application used during the ''On Our Lines'' [[SimSig:Sessions|SimSig Sessions]]. It simulates a combination of a [[GSM-R]] and [[Connect Radio]] terminal, as well as a telephone concentrator. ROC allows easy communication between [[SimSig:Signaller|Signallers]], [[SimSig:Service Controller|Controllers]] and other 'non-playable characters' by automatically placing and routing phone calls between different users. It interfaces with [[Discord]] which provides the voice channel functionality.
The ROC is a web app that will switch users between different [[Discord]] channels depending on a number of factors. To use the ROC, and therefore to be able to fully communicate with all participants during a Session, a user must join the [[On Our Lines]] Discord server, and request the [[Discord#Roles|SimSig role]]. Once this is done, users can login to the ROC with their Discord ID, unlocking its functionality.
ROC is an open source project released under the [https://opensource.org/license/mit MIT license], and the repository is available to view on [https://github.com/luxtonelectric/roc/issues GitHub]. It is maintained by the ''On Our Lines'' Community, and new contributors are always welcome! The code base is predominantly written in javascript, using the Vue and Nuxt frameworks.
Please note that ROC is still in its ALPHA stages, and is slightly unstable and has some bugs. ROC is an open source project released under the GPL-V3 licence. It's repository (and where you can contribute) will be made available again soon.
ROC can be used outside of our 'official' SimSig Sessions, however no support is provided and it will not be configured to your requirements. You will also not be able to access the Control roles or admin functionality. You are, however, more than welcome to set up your own instance of ROC.
ROC can be used outside of a SimSig session, however panel names cannot be adjusted and no support is given to users outside of the official sessions.
== Getting Started ==
[[File:ROC Login Screen (0.99).png|thumb|alt=A dark grey screen with lime green text on it. R.O.C. is spelt out in ASCII art, with Railway Operations Centre underneath it. Below are details of the next SimSig Session, and beneath that four boxes with rounded edges. Each box contains the details of an individual simulation, including its name, connection details, available panels and whether the Sim is communicating with ROC or not.|The splash screen for ROC users are presented with before logging in.]]
== Basic Usage ==
To use the Railway Operations Centre (ROC) you must first join the ''On Our Lines'' [[Discord]] server and claim the SimSig role. This will provide access to the SimSig voice channels which are used for ROC. You should then join the {{discord channel|#on-our-simsig-lobby}} voice channel, before navigating to ROC in your web browser of choice.
To enter into the ROC's system, you first must join the {{discord channel|#on-our-simsig-lobby}} voice channel on the [[Discord]] before heading over to the ROC in your browser.
Copy your Discord Username (click on your name next to the settings cog in the bottom left of Discord) and paste it into the box. Click the Join Game button. It must include the discriminator (the # followed by 4 numbers).
Authentication is via Discord - when you click log in, you will be asked to login to Discord (if you are not already) and then give ROC permission to use your account - this is just to let us move you around voice channels, and does not change anything else on your account.
You can set the panel you are working in the top right. Type in your panel name and click “Set Panel”
<!--== Credits ==
[[File:ROC Main Screen (Alpha 1.3.1).png|alt=ROC Main Alpha|thumb|The main window of the ROC software (Alpha Version).]]
To join a sim, click on the "Join Sim" link for the sim you are working.
== Calls ==
=== Normal Calls ===
==== Placing a Call ====
To place a call, click on the panel you wish to call. If the call is accepted, you will be moved to the private call channel. If not, you will hear a reject tone.
==== Receiving a call ====
If you receive a call, you will hear a phone ringtone and a call will be added to your call queue.
You can accept or reject the call from here. To accept the call, click the green button with the user's name. To reject, click the red X beside the user who you wish to reject.,
===== Leaving a call =====
To leave the private call, both participants must click the "Leave Call" button.<gallery caption="Railway Operating Centre Call Windows">
File:ROC Incoming Call (Alpha 1.3.1).png|alt=ROC incoming call menu (Alpha 1.3.1)|ROC's Incoming Calls list, shwoing an incoming call, the time the user called and the option to answeror reject the call. (Alpha 1.3.1)
File:ROC Placed Call (Alpha 1.3.1).png|alt=ROC call placed window|The screen shown when calling another player. This screen will not be dismissed till the call is accepted or rejected. (Alpha.1.3.1)
File:ROC Private Call (Alpha 1.3.1).png|alt=Private Call (Alpha 1.3.1)|ROC Showing two users in a Private Call (Alpha 1.3.1)
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=== Railway Emergency Call ===
Sometimes an emergency call needs to be made to an entire panel, or other group.
==== Placing a REC ====
To place an Emergency Group Call, press the "EMERGENCY CALL" button. A pop up will appear asking you to either cancel or select the panel you wish to call.
==== Recieving a REC ====
If you are a recipiant of a REC, you will hear a siren, and your ROC screen will be filled with a warning. You can connect there or will be automatically connected to the REC.
Stay on the line until the nature of the emergency is known, and you and the person in charge have come to a full and clear understanding.
Press the "Leave Call" button on the voice channel in use.
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File:Placing a REC (Beta).png|The window shown to players who have clicked the "Emergency Call" button
File:Incoming REC (Beta).png|The Dialog shown to players who are recipents of a REC. Once the countdown is expired, or if the player clicks "accept", they will be added to the call.
</gallery>
== Compatibility ==
Here is a compatibility chart of web browsers that ROC works with. Please note that testing takes place on the latest browser verison only.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
Railway Operating Centre Compatability Chart
!|
!colspan="4"|Desktop Browsers
!colspan="5"|Mobile Browsers
!|Standalone Apps
|+
!
!Google Chrome
!Mozilla Firefox
!Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
!Microsoft Internet Explorer
!Apple Safari
!Chrome for Android
!Safari for iOS
!Chrome for iOS
!Firefox for iOS
|-
!Compatible?
|style="background:#9F9;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center; | Full
|style="background:#9F9;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center; | Full
|style="background:#9F9;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center; | Full
|Call audio (incoming and rejected) does not play by default (See note below).
WebSockets can randomly disconnect.
If the tab unloads, a full re-join is necessary.
|If the tab unloads, a full re-join is necessary.
|Call audio (incoming and rejected) does not play.
WebSockets can randomly disconnect.
If the tab unloads, a full re-join is necessary.
|Unknown yet. Investigating.
|Same issues as Safari for iOS.
All iOS browsers suffer the same bugs as Safari on iOS as all iOS browsers must use the Safari rendering engine.
|Same compatability of Chromium browsers.
|}
=== Sound on Safari ===
If you wish to have your phones ring on Safari on Desktop, please whitelist ROC in your browser settings to be allowed to autoplay audio and video.
<gallery>
ROCSafariWhitelistAudio.png|In the Safari preferences, go to Websites and then AutoPlay. Whitelist ROC by visiting it before opening this panel.
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==Known Bugs==
There are currently a number of known bugs present on the ROC; it is beta software and its development is ongoing.
*Sleep/Screen locks: Ensure you leave the tab/window/tablet open without screen lock/auto sleep enabled. It will kick you if your device locks and you will have to rejoin from the lobby. This is a websockets thing. Basically don't let it unload.
''Please add bugs to the [[SimSig talk:Railway Operating Centre|chat page]] for now.''
== Credits ==
ROC (2024) is a collaborative effort by the ''On Our Lines'' community, largely led by [[User:Zootfish|Zootfish]]. It is based on original, open source and freely licensed code by [[User:Ela|Ela]] and [[User:Arturs|Arturs]].
ROC (2024) is a collaborative effort by the ''On Our Lines'' community, largely led by [[User:Zootfish|Zootfish]]. It is based on original, open source and freely licensed code by [[User:Ela|Ela]] and [[User:Arturs|Arturs]].
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Railway Operating Centre, or R.O.C. (pronounced: [ɑː(ɹ) əʊ ˈsiː] or [ɹɒk]) is a web application used during the On Our LinesSimSig Sessions. It simulates a combination of a GSM-R and Connect Radio terminal, as well as a telephone concentrator. ROC allows easy communication between Signallers, Controllers and other 'non-playable characters' by automatically placing and routing phone calls between different users. It interfaces with Discord which provides the voice channel functionality.
ROC is an open source project released under the MIT license, and the repository is available to view on GitHub. It is maintained by the On Our Lines Community, and new contributors are always welcome! The code base is predominantly written in javascript, using the Vue and Nuxt frameworks.
ROC can be used outside of our 'official' SimSig Sessions, however no support is provided and it will not be configured to your requirements. You will also not be able to access the Control roles or admin functionality. You are, however, more than welcome to set up your own instance of ROC.
The splash screen for ROC users are presented with before logging in.
To use the Railway Operations Centre (ROC) you must first join the On Our LinesDiscord server and claim the SimSig role. This will provide access to the SimSig voice channels which are used for ROC. You should then join the #on-our-simsig-lobby voice channel, before navigating to ROC in your web browser of choice.
Authentication is via Discord - when you click log in, you will be asked to login to Discord (if you are not already) and then give ROC permission to use your account - this is just to let us move you around voice channels, and does not change anything else on your account.
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