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:

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