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 #

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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:

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