Sign

This command activating editing of sign.

The next step will depend on the type of sign you selected.

Variable standard signs 

All variable standard signs using the same user interface.

As an example, we using the Norwegian sign “312.0 – Breddegrense”.

The following dialogue will be displayed on insert or edit:

Enter the desired value in the Enter value field and press the tab key to update the sign.

Note:  Incorrect values will be notified as an error message and the user must then give value again.

Use Insert to insert the sign to the drawing. 

Directional signs

Nearly all directional signs using the same user interface.

In edit mode the programs display a preview image of the sign selected in the main dialogue, which is modified towards the final result. As an example, we using the Norwegian sign “711 – Tabellvegviser”. The two most central concepts of the edit mode are "Edit Plate" and "Plate".

"Edit Plate" means any content inside a sign plate. The content can contain road numbers, mini symbols, service symbols, text and numbers. Objects can be added, objects can be modified, objects can be changed. The functionality are located at the top of the edit dialogue.

 "Plate" means the whole sign or the internal parts of the sign. A sign can contain several plates. So a plate is a main level management concept, while a row only affects a certain part within the sign.

The "Edit Plate" functionality provides a range of options that are depending upon the specific object chosen for editing. Expanding on this, let's delve deeper into another scenario. If as in the example the "Color field" is selected, followed by a click on the "Add row" button. In this particular case, the program will respond by opening a dedicated window specifically designed for adding and editing "Color fields".

The process of editing signs is consistent across various types, with the edit window and functions remaining largely unchanged. Although certain signs may present a different user interface, the underlying principles and editing tools remain the same, ensuring a familiar and intuitive experience for the user. This standardized approach simplifies the editing process and reduces the learning curve associated with different sign types, promoting efficiency and ease of use.

Editing objects within the system always requires one object to be selected by the user. This could be, for example, a road number. A small yellow circle will appear in the upper left corner of the object to indicate that it has been selected. Once selected, the object can be edited or deleted. When adding new objects, they are typically placed after the currently selected object. If you need to add objects to an empty space, you may need to create a temporary object (such as an identifier or road number). This temporary object will act as a placeholder, allowing you to insert the required objects after it. Once the new objects are in place, you can delete the temporary object. In some cases, certain objects might have a right-click menu with additional options. If an object has this right-click menu, a red text prompt will appear at the bottom of the dialog box to inform you. This prompt is helpful because there are many different signs within the system, and it can be difficult to remember which ones have a right-click menu. 

Tips:  Ctrl + right mouse button. All "road sign objects" can be accessed by pressing the Ctrl key and using the right mouse button on the desired object. Further action will depend on the type of road sign object involved – see example below: