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”

Image 7.2.1.1 - Object Placement

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

Image 7.2.2.1 - Changing Object Orientation

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)

Image 7.2.3.1 - Copy & Pasting an Object

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

Image 7.2.4.1 - Deleting an Object