2. Create Module

Moving forward, let's create a Module for our layout in ModuOps. Modules are standard nomenclature typically used with modular layouts. If you are setting up your home or a club layout with ModuOps, you can use towns synonymously with modules.

Define a module

1. Click Modules/Towns in the left sidebar.
2. Click the New button located above the column marked Modules/Towns to create a new module. The module Edit screen opens
3. In the Name field, type Somewhere in the world.

• In the Short field, type Somewhere.

There are additional optional fields you can fill in, but for now, let's keep it simple. Click Done.

Your new module, "Somewhere in the world," is now listed as a Module/Town in our layout.

Module Key Concepts

ModuOps modules/towns revolve around two crucial concepts: consignees and drop zones.

Consignees

A consignee is a business that either produces or consumes commodities. Consignees generate equipment requests, leading to specific equipment being delivered on a train.

Drop Zones

Drop zones are sections of track where equipment can be dropped. Drop zones can be defined as the full length of a siding or as having multiple drop zones per siding. In fact, a drop zone could even be longer than the physical siding.

With these concepts in mind, let's proceed to create our first Consignee and drop zone for our layout.