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Verticalsim asked Boris_ answered

Help with taxiway bridge.

Hello, after searching through the SDK, I can't find any documentation on what to do with taxiway bridges. What material should I set for the bridge top mesh. And is there a way to get a light row to follow the bridge so I can place centerline/edge lights along it. I currently have mine set to fake terrain, not sure if I need any other materials.
Regards,

Andrew
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WombiiActual answered

I would assume Collision property on material to allow simobjects to stay on top of them. LightSupport lets you elevate the lights in a lightrow.

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Boris_ answered

Hi @Verticalsim ,
There are some workarounds as there is no special function for this.

You could use terraforming to raise the terrain and place an object that would be the bridge. You could then use the terrain to place your taxi path / lines /lights.

You can see how this is done at LFPG.

Regards,
Boris

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