Player basic interaction

This page is for players entering the game for the first time. It introduces scene camera controls, object selection, editing tools, interface behavior, and the basic entry points for vehicle control in driving mode. If in-game prompts differ from this page, follow the in-game display.

Scene camera controls: in the basic scene mode, players mainly use mouse and keyboard to observe the world, select objects, open tools, and edit roads or terrain.

Action	Default input	Notes
Pan camera	`W` / `A` / `S` / `D` or middle mouse drag	Move the observation point along the current view direction
Rotate camera	Right mouse drag	Orbit around the current focus point
Zoom	Mouse wheel	Move closer to or farther from the scene
Raise / lower camera	Bound vertical movement keys	Adjust camera height
Adjust zoom speed	Camera zoom speed in settings	Use when mouse-wheel zoom feels too fast or too slow

The camera avoids going below terrain. Near the ground or a slope, it may lift slightly; this is normal anti-clipping behavior.

View mode	Best used for
Perspective	Terrain relief, bridges, tunnels, vehicles, and spatial relationships
Orthographic	Top-down layout, road plan editing, and checking alignment element relationships

The global tool area contains perspective / orthographic buttons. Orthographic view switches to a top-down camera; when switching back to perspective view, the game tries to restore the previous camera position and angle.

Object selection: after an object is selected, it usually shows highlights, control points, an information panel, or floating tools. If selection is unclear, check the right-side properties panel or nearby control points.

Action	Default input	Notes
Select object	Left click	Select roads, alignment elements, anchors, facilities, or other interactable objects
Clear or exit current action	Right click or `Esc`	Right click often cancels continuous actions; `Esc` first closes popups or opens settings
View object actions	Open quick toolbar after selecting an object	Run actions supported by the selected object

Quick toolbar: selecting an editable object opens a context toolbar. Roads may provide create, connect, delete, and alignment editing actions; bridge, tunnel, or facility objects may provide parameter editing or deletion.

Left-click the target object.
Choose an action in the quick toolbar.
Follow prompts to click, drag, or confirm.
Right-click or press Esc to leave the current tool.

Screen control points: road elements, anchors, and vertical profile points may show draggable control points. They adjust position, elevation, radius, or direction.

Control	Meaning
Click control point	Select that control point
Drag control point	Move it or adjust its geometric parameter
Release mouse	Commit the drag result
Right click / `Esc`	Cancel the current continuous action or leave edit mode

During dragging, the system computes position from the mouse ray and editing plane. If the mouse points into the sky or at a very steep angle, a control point may temporarily stop moving; adjust the camera and drag again.

Road editing flow: choose a road or road tool, click start/end/control points, continue clicking or dragging as prompted, watch preview lines and hints, then confirm generation. Right-click or press Esc to leave continuous creation.

Object	Typical actions
Road / alignment element	Create lines, arcs, transition curves, connections, and edit alignment
Anchor	Adjust road geometry control points
Vertical profile point	Adjust elevation and grade segments
Bridge / tunnel	View or adjust structural parameters
Roadbed / slope / facility	Generate, modify, or delete by tool and template

Delete and undo: ordinary objects may be deleted directly; deleting roads, bridges, tunnels, ramps, or facilities usually asks for confirmation. When undo is available, use the displayed undo button or Ctrl+Z.

Global tool	Use
Settings	Open the settings panel for graphics, audio, input, and camera speed
Perspective / orthographic	Switch view mode
Layers	View or toggle terrain, roads, and other layer displays
Measure	Inspect distance or engineering quantities
Undo / redo	Revert or restore supported edit operations

Common issue	What to try
Cannot click an object	Zoom in, switch to orthographic top view, or click a clearer part. Some objects can only be selected through control points or centerlines.
Right mouse drag does not rotate	You may be dragging a control point, a popup may be open, or UI may have focus. Release the mouse and press `Esc` first.
Mouse wheel zoom is too fast or too slow	Adjust camera zoom speed in settings.
Unsure whether a tool is still active	Check cursor, preview lines, control points, and toolbar state. If unsure, right-click or press `Esc`.

Driving quick entry: the game supports keyboard and mouse, gamepads, and steering wheels. For full driving controls, lights, reset recovery, and HUD details, open the related Driving mode basics page.

Driving action	Keyboard	Gamepad / steering wheel
Steer	`A` / `D` or arrow keys	Left stick / steering wheel
Throttle	`W` or bound throttle key	Right trigger / throttle pedal
Brake / reverse	`S` or bound brake key	Left trigger / brake pedal
Switch camera	`C`	Gamepad `View / Special Left`
Reset vehicle	`R`	Bound reset button
Toggle lights	`L`	Bound light button