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 |
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: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
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)
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 |
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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 |
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”
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
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