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 ==== Left Sidebar Overview ====
-===== Data Layers =====
+=== Data Layers ===
 This section controls how Data Layers are handled on tracks.
   * **Convert to Directional**
-    Converts existing Data Layers into directional layers.
+    Converts existing Data Layers into directional layers, allowing different values depending on track direction.
-===== Mode =====
+=== Mode ===
-Defines the active editing mode:
+Defines the active editing mode.
+You can switch between the following modes using the dropdown menu:
   * **Track Control**
-    Create, connect, and edit track control points.
+    Used for creating, connecting, and editing track control points.
   * **Height Control**
-    Adjust vertical alignment and elevation.
+    Used to adjust vertical alignment and elevation of tracks.
   * **Data Layer**
-    Assign or modify Data Layer values.
+    Used to assign or modify Data Layer values along track segments.
-===== Debug =====
+=== Debug ===
+Debugging tools to visualize and inspect track behavior.
   * **Display Rail Intersections**
-    Displays intersections and connection points.
+    Displays intersections and connection points between tracks.
   * **Switch Switches to Current Track**
     Forces switches to align with the currently selected track.
-===== Parameters =====
+=== Parameters ===
+General configuration values for track placement.
   * **Ground Offset Meters**
-    Vertical offset above ground (default **0.5 meters**).
+    Defines the vertical offset of tracks above the ground.
+    Default value: **0.5 meters**
-===== Debug and Fix =====
+=== Debug and Fix ===
+Tools for cleaning up and repairing track data.
   * **Cleanup Invalid Controlpoints and Segments**
-    Removes invalid control points and segments.
+    Removes invalid or corrupted control points and track segments from the map.
-===== Editor Camera =====
+=== Editor Camera ===
+Camera helper functions for navigating complex track layouts.
   * **Focus Control Point**
-    Moves the camera to the control point specified by ID.
+    Moves the editor camera to the control point specified by ID.
   * **Focus Control Point ID**
-    The control point number used for focusing.
+    The control point number used for focusing the camera.
+=== Extra ===
+Advanced diagnostic and maintenance tools.
+  * **Check Track System**
+    Scans the entire track system for errors or inconsistencies.
+  * **Refresh and Check Imported Switches**
+    Validates imported switches and refreshes their data.
+  * **Refresh Transition Curve Length**
+    Recalculates transition curve length for smooth geometry and correct superelevation behavior.
+  * **Re-Register Console Commands**
+    Re-registers Railtool-related console commands in case they were lost.
+  * **Check Track Step Size CM**
+    Validates the internal step size (cm) used for mesh generation.
+=== Parallel Tool ===
+Tools for creating parallel tracks.
+  * **Create Parallel Track**
+    Creates a new track parallel to the selected one.
+  * **Parallel Offset Meters**
+    Defines the distance between selected and parallel track.
+  * **Create Parallel Tracks**
+    If enabled, track meshes are generated immediately.
+    If disabled, only control points are created.
+=== Track Control ===
+Core tools for managing track geometry.
+  * **Create Intersection**
+    Creates a connecting control point between two existing control points.
+  * **Destroy Track Meshes**
+    Removes all generated track meshes from the map.
-===== Extra =====
+  * **Disconnect Selected Control Points**
+    Breaks the connection between selected control points.
-  * **Check Track System**
+  * **Force Reset All Track Meshes**
-  * **Refresh and Check Imported Switches**
+    Resets all track meshes to their default state.
-  * **Refresh Transition Curve Length**
-  * **Re-Register Console Commands**
-  * **Check Track Step Size CM**
-===== Parallel Tool =====
+  * **Generate Track Meshes**
+    Regenerates all track meshes on the map.
-  * **Create Parallel Track**
+  * **Linearize Control Points**
-  * **Parallel Offset Meters**
+    Aligns the middle point (of three) into a straight line.
-  * **Create Parallel Tracks**
-===== Track Control =====
+  * **Mark Close Segments**
+    Highlights segments that are placed too close to each other.
-  * **Create Intersection**
+At this point, the Rail Mode interface should be fully understood, and you are ready to begin placing and shaping track geometry.
-  * **Destroy Track Meshes**
-  * **Disconnect Selected Control Points**
-  * **Force Reset All Track Meshes**
-  * **Generate Track Meshes**
-  * **Linearize Control Points**
-  * **Mark Close Segments**
-At this point, the Rail Mode interface should be understood, and you are ready to begin placing and shaping track geometry.
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 Creating clean and realistic railway layouts requires practice.
 We recommend studying the tracks used in the **SampleModMap** to learn proper Control Point placement, curve design, and Data Layer usage.
+----
+===== Next Step =====
+With the track layout completed, including curves, switches, height profiles, and Data Layers, your map’s railway infrastructure is now in place.
+The next step is to prepare the map for use in SubwaySim 2 by configuring all required settings and validating the setup.
+→ **[[manual:subwaysim:map_construction:prepare_map|Prepare Map]]**
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