id: 6.1-editing-taxiways title: 6.1 Editing Taxiways meta: Learn how to edit taxiways within the Scenery Editor of Infinite Flight. order: 1 #

6.1 Editing Taxiways #

+++ Do and Do Not

:fa-check-circle: DO	:fa-times-circle: DO NOT
:fa-check-circle: Add all visible taxiway lines and gate outlines	:fa-times-circle: Add text with lines
:fa-check-circle: Add roads to aprons	:fa-times-circle: Fill areas (e.g. arrows etc.) with lines
:fa-check-circle: Add stopbars at stands	:fa-times-circle: Add hashed areas
:fa-check-circle: Add hold lines and assign them to the respective runways	:fa-times-circle: Add lines perpendicular to taxiway edge lines
:fa-check-circle: Add lights to taxiway lines where present IRL	:fa-times-circle: Make up markings
:fa-check-circle: Add red gate outlines using white lines	:fa-times-circle: Add lights to lines that do not have lighting IRL (especially centerline lights to stand lines unless official documentation says otherwise)
:fa-check-circle: Add correct aircraft categories and taxiway names to lines according to official documentation	:fa-times-circle: Add runway markings including markings for displaced thresholds and blast pads
-	:fa-times-circle: Add Xs to closed taxiways
-	: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 a Taxiway #

6.1.1 #

Step 1

: Tap “Taxiways” and then “Create Taxiway Line” (1)

Step 2

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

Step 3

: Continue to tap to add nodes (3), a taxiway line will continue to be drawn between the nodes

Image 6.1.1.1 - Creating a Taxiway

Editing an Existing Line #

6.1.2 #

Step 1

: Select the taxiway by tapping on or near the line, you may have to select the taxiway 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 line 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 taxiways without doing this)

Image 6.1.2.1 - Editing Taxiways

Moving/Changing Orientation of Taxiway #

6.1.3 #

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Tip

: If you have only just made the taxiway then just tap “Modify Shape” to deselect this and the taxiway 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 taxiway or to change orientation:

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

Image 6.1.3.1 - Moving/Changing Orientation of Taxiway

Copy & Pasting a Taxiway #

6.1.4 #

Step 1

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

Step 2

: You may have to select the taxiway from a drop down box if there are multiple in close proximity. The outline of the taxiway 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 taxiway to, this will place a white cursor (2). Adjust this as required and then tap “Paste”

Image 6.1.4.1 - Copying & Pasting a Taxiway

Deleting a Taxiway #

6.1.5 #

Step 1

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

Step 2

: You may have to select the taxiway from a drop down box if there are multiple in close proximity. The outline of the taxiway 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 6.1.5.1 - Deleting a Taxiway

Splitting Lines #

6.1.6 #

Each line can only have one set of properties, therefore whenever the property of a line changes, you will need a new line. It is recommended to always start with one long line drawn, and then use the “split” function to break the line up (to avoid having to create lots of separate lines manually), follow the steps below to do this:

Step 1

: Tap the line that you want to split and then “Modify Shape” on the right of the screen

Step 2

: Select the node that you want to split

Step 3

: Tap “Split Line”

Step 4

: When splitting the line for the turn, it must be done at the node just as the line starts to “break off”

Tip

: It is usually easiest to set the properties of the line to what is present at the node numbered “0”. You can then choose where to split the line, this node will become the new “0” and you can then change the properties for the remaining section of line. This process can then be repeated until the entire line properties have been adjusted as required