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Post June 18th, 2010, 10:30 am

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So i'm making this new arrow, and to make it a bit more realistic to arrows style i'm using all linear transitions. When i save the element and Load it up in the editor there appears to be tiny little wiggles in every single transition. Originally, i had smoothing set to 6 and the taper set at 8. I really dont want to mess with the banking too much, but just for shits and gigs i cranked up the smoothing to 20 and the taper to 22. It came out smoother, totally screwed up my lift crest though as well as some other banking areas, and the little wiggles are still there. If anyone wants a better example of what i'm talking about PM me and i'll send you the track so you can see for yourself. This is extremely concerning to me because i really want this ride to be good. If anyone else has experienced this issue or knows exactly how to fix it without sacrificing the banking or a major layout change, please let me know!

Post June 18th, 2010, 10:45 am
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I usually set the smoothing waaaay lower than 8, I usually keep it at around 2.
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Post June 18th, 2010, 11:01 am

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^, just tried that...that makes it a million times worse...

Post June 18th, 2010, 11:13 am

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Uh why don't you just use elementary? Arrows as far as I can see are straight up circles and straight segments.

Post June 18th, 2010, 11:38 am

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because the same thing can be achieved in newton... if u dont have an answer to my question then dont bother posting something. Sorry, i dont mean to be a douche.

Post June 18th, 2010, 12:02 pm
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I would also recommend using Elementary. As for your Newton problem, do you have the "Preserve Sections" box checked? You might try saving each element separately so you can adjust the smoothness individually.

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Same thing can not necessarily be achieved in newton. Arrows are much harder than they appear. Good luck :)

Post June 18th, 2010, 12:41 pm

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Im sorry tmv but IMO using Newton for an arrow is just stupid.

Post June 18th, 2010, 1:26 pm

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I usually have smoothing at 7 and tapering at 5. I don't think Newton is the right program for this. Just use elementary. It is much easier to use. Newton is meant to make good coasters, not Arrows. (Probably just P.O.ed an Arrow fanboy.)
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Post June 18th, 2010, 5:18 pm

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haha, i'm no arrow fanboy. i have a way to fix this... Make it not an arrow. i'll pick a different track style haha.

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Post June 18th, 2010, 5:29 pm

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Yessir, because this coaster was just meant for fun. Not trying to impress anyone. it just passed the time. regardless though how do i fix the problem of the wiggles? this isn't the only coaster its happened on, but certainly the worst its been

Post June 18th, 2010, 5:42 pm
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use a different transition type...it's the fact that the linear transitions have no lead-ins, so when the program attempts to smooth the track, it creates a wiggle before the segment
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Post June 18th, 2010, 10:36 pm

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thank you^ that actually makes a TON of sense. really, thanks a ton man.


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