Atari 3 manual View Options, Files & Options, Park Administration, Park Operations Finances Staff

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VIEW OPTIONS

These options allow you to display or hide various terrain indicators and park scenery as you build your park.

Terrain Grid – Displays or hides a grid that reveals how the terrain undulates tile-by-tile.

Terrain Contours – Displays or hides topographical contour lines.The difference in ele- vation between one contour line and the next is 2 meters (if you selected the “metric” setting in the game options panel) or about 2 yards (for the “imperial” setting).

Peeps – Displays or grays out peeps.

Supports – Displays or grays out the pilings for tracks and walkways.

Ride Height – Displays or hides markers that show the height of your rides.

Path Height – Displays or hides markers that show the height of your paths.

Scenery – Displays or grays out scenery.

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FILES & OPTIONS

Allows you to load or save games and gives you access to various options and settings.

About – Displays the About box, showing version number, legal notice and game credits.

Game Options – Displays the Game Options control panel. See “Options” on page 13 for details.

Save Game – Saves your current progress. In the Save Game dialog box, click on the game-name field and type in a name of your choosing, and then click the Save button. If the name you typed is the same as one already saved, the game will ask you if you want to overwrite it.

Load Game – Opens a dialog box where you may load a previously saved game.

Return to Career Screen – Exits your current game and returns to the Career Screen, where you may play any of the other unlocked scenarios. Note: Save your game before returning to the Career Screen, or your progress will be lost.

PARK ADMINISTRATION

The Administration tools give you access to financial and staff management.There are seven buttons that appear when you click on the Park Administration button.

Park Operations

Finances

Staff

Objectives

Research

Attractions

 

Guests

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Contents Page Contents System Requirements Readme FileMicrosoft Photo Story Setup and InstallationInstallation of DirectX Introduction Launcher Screen Using this ManualFive Theme Categories Game DifficultyPlay Menu Saving and LoadingMain Menu Options Tools MenuKeyboard Bindings Graphic SettingsCamera Settings Scenic Settings Quit Game Exit RCT3 and return to Windows Career MenuCommon Interface Elements Coaster and Track Ride Browser GeneralCamera Centers the screen on the object Screen Retract Panel Hides the detail panelShop/Ride/Scenery Construction Panel Attraction List BrowserShop/Ride Control Panel Open Indicator Allows you to open or close the attractionRide Control Panel Statistics View the sales history of the attractionTrack Pieces Shows the tracks you can place next Track Ride Construction PanelPark Management Control Panel Maps Fireworks Camera Switch toDashboard View Options Park AdministrationFiles & Options Park Operations Finances StaffGraphs and Stats Park OperationsLand and Status Park DetailAwards MarketingFireworks Monthly Summary Financial ManagementResearch StaffScenario Objectives Guests RidesJohn Wardley Research/Technology Attractions ManagementScenery ShopsPaths Terrain ToolsSmooth Terrain Terrain-Editing ModeTweak Terrain Tools Raise Terrain Tools Delete ObjectsLower Terrain Tools Rides Control PanelsRide Details Panel Or Close Following pagesRide Test Results Panel Ride Finance Panel Ride Vehicles PanelLifetime Profit Color Selector for Beam Color Selector for SupportsShops and Facilities Ride Operating ModeCoasterCam Controls Shop Opinion PanelShop Finances Panel Shop Control PanelShop Inventory Panel Shop Inventory Extra PanelPeep Control Panel Peeps STAFF,VIPS and GuestsPeep Thoughts Panel Peep Name Click to editPeep Pockets Panel Peep Ride History PanelPeep Status Panel Peep Cash PanelCoaster Information Panel Coaster Building ToolboxScenery Management Peep’s Group PanelCoaster Track Pieces Fireworks MixmasterPeep Designer Peep Group EditorAdd new group Delete current group Save current group Current Look Gender and Age SelectorInventions and Research Panel Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options PanelScenario Editor Park Land Panel Financial Options Panel Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options Panel Delete Highlighted Scenario Objectives Panel Save PanelObjective List Shows list Attract Visitors With Marketing Managing a ParkJohn Wardley Design Pleasing the PeepsBuild What The Peeps Want John Wardley MaintenanceSufficient Staffing Becoming a Tycoon Key Strategies Sharing Your CreationsLoading Rides from RCT and RCT2 Trading with OthersLoading Creations of Others Building a Roller Coaster Coaster Building Checklist the EssentialsJohn Wardley Construction Coaster Builder ToolboxTrack-Building Interface TestingJohn WardleyTesting Managing Your Coaster Creating PathsSaving and Loading Classic Path Building Path-Building ToolboxSimple Paths Stairs and RampsManaging Land and Shaping Terrain Preparing Land for Bodies of Water Designing and Constructing BuildingsDecorating and Texturing Land Simple ConstructionAwards for Park Appearance Fireworks Show ChecklistCreating Fireworks Shows Fireworks MixMasterScenario Creation Checklist How to Create and Customize a Peep GroupPutting Your Group in the Park Scenario EditorAbout the Vipeeps Sandbox ModeAtari CreditsFrontier Developments Special Thanks104 Atari WEB SitesAtaricommunity.com Warranty Policy in the United States & Canada Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaHelp Via the Internet Help Via Telephone in the United States & CanadaAgreement END-USER License AgreementLimited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranties Mouse ControlsKeyboard Page Table of Contents Installation of DirectX Setup and InstallationMouse Wheel Support Playing Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 SoakedShift Key Support for Building Structures Game OptionsThemes Park ManagementPool Slides and Rides SceneryCreating Shows with the Improved RCT3 MixMaster Terrain ToolsTutorials Using the Swimming Pool Editor Creating Dolphin and killer whale Shows Using the RollerSoakerCreating Waterfalls Atari Creating TunnelsSpecial Thanks Frontier DevelopmentsHelp Via Telephone in the United States & Canada Help Via the InternetWarranty Policy in the United States & Canada Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaGrant of License Limitation of Liability Page Table of Contents Readme File InstallationFirewall Software Play RollerCoaster TycoonPlaying Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Wild Control KEY Support for Building Structures Mouse Wheel SupportGame Options Park ManagementAdditional Themes Four scenery options have been added to the scenery buttonsAdditional Rides Additional SceneryTunnel Enhancement Additional Terrain ToolsCustomizable Shops Placing Assets UndergroundAnimal Window Animal HousesViewing Galleries Enrichment AnimalcamPREDATOR/PREY BreedingSplitting Coaster Creating Lion and Tiger ShowsTowering Coaster Robotic CoasterCreating Waterfalls TutorialsHiring the Animal Keeper Hudson Piehl Ken AllenTim Perry Sara HassonJonny Watts Chris Sawyer, David BrabenOscar Cooper Sam Denney Simon BrewerEND-USER Licenseagreement Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaWarranty Policy in the United States & Canada Grant of License Legal Notices 09165PC Manual Back Cover