id: 5.1-editing-pavements title: 5.1 Editing Pavements meta: Learn how to edit pavements within the Scenery Editor of Infinite Flight. order: 1 #

5.1 Editing Pavements #

+++ Do’s and Don’ts

:fa-check-circle: DO’s :fa-times-circle: DON’Ts
:fa-check-circle: Add roads and taxiways as shown in charts and satellite imagery :fa-times-circle: Add public roads which are invisible or irrelevant for pilots using the airport
:fa-check-circle: Add grass taxiways where they are used for aircraft movements :fa-times-circle: Add grass taxiways to replicate pieces of lawn which are not used as movement areas
:fa-check-circle: Add public roads in areas which are prominently visible from aircraft movement areas :fa-times-circle: Add concrete or snow pavements to replicate bright asphalt areas
:fa-check-circle: Add concrete pavement below hangar buildings (other materials are allowed if this is present IRL) :fa-times-circle: Create pavement areas using lots of small segments unnecessarily
:fa-check-circle: Use as few pieces of pavement as possible (the hole cutting tool helps with this) :fa-times-circle: Add snow pavements to create texts or symbols on the ground
- :fa-times-circle: Add any types of “easter eggs”

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Tip

: Whenever you connect buildings/lines/pavements, you must{.red} use the “Snap” function to avoid gaps and/or overlapping (see 2.1.4 above)

Creating Pavements #

5.1.1 #

Step 1

: Tap “Pavement” and then “Create Pavement” (1) from the management buttons on the left

Step 2

: Tap in the area of the airport that you want pavement (2), the first node will be placed

Step 3

: Continue to tap to add nodes (3), once three or more are placed, a section of pavement will be created

Image 5.1.1.1 - Creating Pavements

Editing an Existing Pavements Shape #

5.1.2 #

Step 1

: Select the pavement by tapping on or near the pavement, you may have to select the pavement from a drop down list if there are multiple items in the vicinity (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)

Step 2

: Tap the “Modify Shape” button on the right side (1)

Step 3

: The outline will turn magenta when selected and nodes will appear

Step 4

: By tapping a node it will turn magenta (2) to show it has been selected (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)

Step 5

: You can then tap, hold and then drag your finger on the screen to move the node(s) into the desired position

Step 6

: When editing is complete, tap “Modify Shape” to deselect it (you will be unable to edit other pavements without doing this)

Image 5.1.2.1 - Editing Pavements

Moving/Changing Orientation of Pavement #

5.1.3 #

Step 1

: Select the pavement by tapping on or near the pavement (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)

Step 2

: You may have to select the pavement from a drop down box if there are multiple in close proximity. The outline of the pavement will turn magenta to indicate it has been selected (1)

Tip

: If you have only just made the pavement then just tap “Modify Shape” to deselect this and the pavement will be selected

Step 3

: Two circles will appear as well as a compass rose. Tap and hold on the circle (2) to move the pavement or to change orientation:

Circle Function
Center Will move the pavement by dragging your finger to the desired location
Outer Will change the orientation of the pavement by dragging your finger in the direction you want to orientate it to

Image 5.1.3.1 - Moving/Changing Orientation of Pavement

Copy & Pasting a Pavement #

5.1.4 #

Step 1

: Select the pavement by tapping on or near the pavement (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)

Step 2

: You may have to select the pavement from a drop down box if there are multiple in close proximity. The outline of the pavement will turn magenta to indicate it has been selected

Step 3

: Tap “Edit” and then “Copy” from the management buttons (1) on the left side of the screen

Step 4

: Tap in the area of the airport that you want to add the copied pavement to, this will place a white cursor (2). Adjust this as required and then tap “Paste”

Image 5.1.4.1 - Copying & Pasting a Pavement

Deleting a Pavement #

5.1.5 #

Step 1

: Select the pavement by tapping on or near the pavement (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)

Step 2

: You may have to select the pavement from a drop down box if there are multiple in close proximity. The outline of the pavement will turn magenta to indicate it has been selected (1)

Step 3

: Tap “Delete Selection” from the edit buttons (2) on the right side of the screen

Image 5.1.5.1 - Deleting a Pavement

Creating a Hole within the Pavement #

5.1.6 #

Step 1

: Select the pavement by tapping on or near the pavement (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)

Step 2

: You may have to select the pavement from a drop down box if there are multiple in close proximity. The outline of the pavement will turn magenta to indicate it has been selected (1)

Step 3

: Tap “Modify Shape” (2) and then “Create Hole” from the edit buttons (3) on the right side of the screen

Step 4

: Tap in the area of the pavement that you want the hole (4), the first node will be placed

Step 5

: Continue to tap to add nodes (5), once three or more are placed, a hole will be created and you can continue to add more nodes to create the desired shape

Image 5.1.6.1 - Creating a Hole within the Pavement