FGSignMaker

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FGSignMaker 1.0.0

FGSignMaker is an (X)HTML/JavaScript-based (a.k.a. web-based) tool to generate taxiway sign codes for FlightGear licensed under the GNU General Public License. It can be used in conjunction with the UFO and your favorite plain text editor to add taxiway signs for FlightGear.

Interface

Sign preview

Sign preview
The sign preview, which updates automatically as you modify the sign code, gives you a rough (but fairly accurate) idea of how your sign will look when in FlightGear.

Sign code box

Sign code box
The sign code text box displays the actual code for the taxiway sign. You can insert glyphs here and type custom text. The "Select All" button selects all the text in this box and the "Clear" button deletes all the text. Without warning.

Character counter and syntax checker

Character counter/syntax checker
The character counter (the "Character 15" in this screenshot) displays your cursor's position in the sign code box. It is mostly useful for debugging. The syntax checker is a basic, automatic tool that checks for misplaced braces ({ and }). It displays the position at which a misplaced brace was found.

Glyph inserter

Glyph insertion tools
Last but certainly not least, the glyph inserter allows you to place predefined taxiway types and features. Currently it includes the four FAA-standard types implemented in FlightGear (L858-Y, L858-R, L858-L, L858-B), a line (vertical pipe |), and a no-entry sign.

Placing taxiway signs

A taxiway sign in FlightGear (background) and in FGSignMaker (inset)

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