Your resources can now also be displayed in the map view. For example, your employees can select their desired workstation with a glance at the map and book it directly.
How do I activate the Maps & Interactive Maps Feature?
You want to start using our maps & interactive maps feature right away? Go to your account settings. Activate the feature Maps & Floorplans.
Now you will see the button Maps on the left side below Resource.
Pro-Tip: You don't see the sub-item "Maps"? Check if you have minimized the left menu.
Add a map and select a location
Open Maps and click on + New
Give the floor plan a name and select the location for which the map should be created.
Enter the address of the location by clicking on + Add location or select an existing address form the list.
If you already have an exisiting floor plan, you can import it - Images > Add Image:
Place and edit objects
Draw Buildings:
Choose building and select either a rectangle, polygon, or circle from the toolbar.
Draw the outline of the building by marking the desired areas.
Adjust the size and position of the building outlines as needed.
Draw Walls:
Use the wall tool to add interior walls.
Draw lines between the desired points to divide rooms.
Use the 3D view to check that the walls are correctly placed.
Add Doors:
Select the door icon from the toolbar.
Place the door by clicking on the desired area.
Resize the door by selecting it and dragging at the corners if necessary.
Use the 3D View:
Switch to the 3D view to check placement and better visualize the result.
Add and Customize Furniture
Use Templates:
Open the Templates section on the right side.
Choose public templates (standard furniture) or create and save your own private templates.
Place Furniture:
Drag and drop a piece of furniture onto the floor plan.
Press the Shift key while selecting the object and drag the anchor points to resize it.
Check in 3D View:
Switch to the 3D view again to check the placement and scaling of the furniture.
Make Resources Bookable
Templates with Predefined Resources:
Certain templates, such as desks, are already preconfigured as resources.
When you place one of these elements on the map, it will appear with an orange highlight by default.
Orange-highlighted furniture represents areas that can be linked and booked.
Define Areas:
Choose the resource tool from the toolbar (polygon, rectangle, or circle).
Draw the area (e.g., a meeting room) onto the floor plan.
Double-click to finish. The area will be shaded slightly orange.
Link Resources:
Open the “Resources” tab and select a resource.
Drag the resource onto the orange area. It will turn green once successfully linked.
Connect Workspaces:
Expand the workspaces in the resources menu to see all child resources.
Connect workspaces by simply clicking on them. Press Escape to clear the selection.
Use Symbols and Icons
Icons for Orientation:
Use icons to mark important areas (e.g., restrooms, entrances, parking lots).
Drag and drop the appropriate icon onto the floor plan.
You can also position text elements using the T icon.
Save and Activate the Map
Don’t Forget to Save:
Save your changes regularly so you don’t lose any progress.
Activate the Map:
Use the settings menu (gear icon) to activate your map.
More Tips & Tricks?
You want to map more locations or? No problem, because you can store multiple maps. You can find out exactly how this works, as well as further tips & tricks, in another article.