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How to Modify the Track
To change the size of any of the roller coaster track Elements, select "Modify Track" from the Coaster Dynamics Main Menu.

This will display the "Modify the Track" window.



This option will allow you to change the size of the track Element in any of the track Segments 1 through 6.

For each of the six track Segments, there is a Scroll Bar control which allows you to interactively change the size of the Element.

You can move the Scroll Bar by positioning the mouse cursor above the Scroll Bar button, pressing the Left Mouse button, and while holding the button down, moving the mouse to the left or right. As you move the Scroll Bar button, the size of the track Element will be redrawn in yellow (which indicates that it has been modified). The numerical value of the parameter being changed will also be displayed in the small box at the right of the Scroll Bar. This value is the height of the element, in meters.

Alternatively, you can change the size of the track Element by changing the value of the number displayed in the small box at the right of the Scroll Bar. Do this by using the mouse to select the digits to replace, and then type in the desired value. To complete your modification, you must press the "Enter" key after changing the number to your desired value. The track Element will then be redrawn (in yellow) with the new size.

The six track Segments can contain the following track Elements.

Track Segment 1:   This segment contains a "Spiral Hill" that executes a 540 degree turn, with a net change in direction of 180 degrees. The maximum height of the Spiral Hill is variable, while the begin and end points are at the same height.

Track Segment 2:   This is a straight segment that can contain any one of the five
Coaster Dynamics track elements:   Single Hill, Camelback Hill, Round Loop, Teardrop Loop, or Corkscrew. The size of the element is variable.

Track Segment 3:   This is a straight segment that can contain any one of the five
Coaster Dynamics track elements:   Single Hill, Camelback Hill, Round Loop, Teardrop Loop, or Corkscrew. The size of the element is variable.

Track Segment 4:   This segment contains a "Riser" element. A Riser is, in affect, half of a Hill. That is, a Hill has a maximum height with the begin and end points at the same height, while a Riser has a begin and end point at different heights. In this specific case, the height of the end point is always lower than the begin point. The change in height is variable.

Track Segment 5:   This is a straight segment that can contain any one of the five
Coaster Dynamics track elements:   Single Hill, Camelback Hill, Round Loop, Teardrop Loop, or Corkscrew. The size of the element is variable.

Track Segment 6:   This segment contains a "Riser" element. In this case, the height of the end point can be either higher or lower than the begin point. The change in height is variable.

Note that Track Segment 0 contains the track's starting Lift Hill. The Lift Hill cannot be changed, and has a fixed height of 62.5 m.

For more help about how to design your track, select one of the following topics:

  1. How to Design a Roller Coaster Track
  2. How to Build a New Track
  3. How to Change the View.