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Main Tool Bar
The Main Tool Bar provides access to many of the element design options for Airport Design Editor. The program operates in a number of Design Modes depending on the button selected. Each mode allows the user to carry out a particular task. The current mode can be determined by looking at which button is currently depressed on the Tool Bar. The current mode is also displayed on the Status Bar. Select the required Design Mode by clicking the relevant button. The button will remain depressed and you will stay in the selected Design Mode until you select another Mode. You may use the Esc key at any time as a short cut to return to Pointer Mode.
1. Pointer ModePointer Mode is the basic Design Mode for ADE. This is the mode used to select objects, pan or zoom the display, drag objects or use the contect sensitive Right Click Menu. |
2. Add Parkingoption |
3. Undo/RedoShort cut keys to the Undo/Redo functions. It is easy to see whether you can undo or redo an action since the keys will be active when an undo or redo action is available and grayed out if not. Airport Design Editor has extensive undo/redo capabilities and most actions are covered. Those that are currently not covered include adding, deleting or moving individual vertex points. |
4. Add Taxiway NodeAdd Taxiway Nodes. There are three types of node:
The cursor changes to indicate the type of node being added. |
5. Add Taxiway LinkThere are five types of taxiway that can be used in FSX
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6. Add Boundary FenceDrop down |
7. Taxiway DesignatorDrop down |
8. Add Blast FenceFeet option |
9. Taxiway Default SurfaceDrop down |
10. Taxiway Default WidthDrop down |
11. Add Exclusion Rectangleoption |
12. Add Terrain Polyoption |
13. Add Guide Lineoption |
14. Add Terrain VectorFeet option |
15. Add Position Markeroption |
16. Add Edge LightsFeet option |
17. Connect to FSXProvided that Airport Design Editor has found a suitable version of Simconnect the Connect button will be accessible. Click the button to Connect |
18. Add ApronDrop down |
19. Disconnect From FSXTo disconnect |
20. Lock Display to AircraftLock check |
21. Connection Indicator<TODO> Insert description text here... And don't forget to add keyword for this topic |
Regular Node 
Hold Short Node and 
ILS Hold Short Node
Regular taxiway. Usually used off aprons and displays a surface
Apron (or Path). Usually used on an apron and does not display a surface
Vehicle. Used where you want vehicles to travel and keep them off the regular taxiway network
Runway. Used only on runways. In Airport Design Editor you can only create these on a runway
Closed. Represents a disused or closed path. In FSX has no effect!| < Previous page | Next page > |