id: 9.2-selection-and-placement title: 9.2 Selection and Placement meta: Learn how to select and place objects within the Scenery Editor of Infinite Flight. order: 2 #
9.2 Selection and Placement #
Selecting and Placing an Object #
9.2.1 #
Step 1
: Scroll up/down the list on the right of the screen to see the object repository (the “Library” tab must{.red} be selected)
Step 2
: Select the object you wish to place by tapping it (1)
Step 3
: Tap in the area of the airport that you want to add the object to (you may have to press and hold), this will place a white cursor (2). Adjust this as required and then tap “Add Object” (3)
Tip
: You might need to “freeze” lines and pavements to avoid these being selected when tapping on your screen. To do this tap “Edit > Freeze All Lines / Freeze All Pavements”
Changing Orientation of an Object #
9.2.2 #
Step 1
: Select the object by tapping on or near the blue circle that is in the center of the object (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)
Step 2
: The circle will turn magenta to indicate it has been selected. If there are multiple objects in close proximity, a list will appear so you can select the object you want
Step 3
: Three circles will appear as well as a compass rose. Tap and hold on the circle (1) to move the object or to change height/orientation:
Circle | Function |
---|---|
Center | Will move the object by dragging your finger to the desired location |
Top (just above center circle) | Will adjust the elevation or altitude of the object |
Outer | Will change the orientation of the object by dragging your finger in the direction you want to orientate it to |
Copy & Pasting an Object #
9.2.3 #
Step 1
: Select the object by tapping on or near the blue circle (1) that is in the center of the object (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)
Step 2
: The circle will turn magenta to indicate it has been selected. If there are multiple objects in close proximity, a list will appear so you can select the object you want
Step 3
: Tap the “Edit” button (2) on the left of the screen and then Copy" button (3)
Step 4
: Tap in the area of the airport that you want to add the copied object to (you may have to press and hold), this will place a white cursor (4). Adjust this as required and then tap “Paste” (5)
Deleting an Object #
9.2.4 #
Step 1
: Select the object by tapping on or near the blue circle that is in the center of the object (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)
Step 2
: The circle will turn magenta to indicate it has been selected. If there are multiple objects in close proximity, a list will appear so you can select the object you want
Step 3
: Tap the “Delete Selection” button (1) on the right side of the screen