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Maps & interactive site plans with anny

By visualizing your space to scale, the connection between the digital and analog worlds becomes even clearer.

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Written by Alex
Updated over 2 weeks ago

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

  1. Open Maps and click on + New

  2. Give the floor plan a name and select the location for which the map should be created.

  3. Enter the address of the location by clicking on + Add location or select an existing address form the list.

  4. 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.

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