How do I add a room to my map?

How to add a room to your map in the Map Editor tool.

In Maptician, rooms are added to designate areas such as personal offices, conference rooms, break rooms and more. To add a new room to your map, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the Map Editor tab. 
2. Click Load Map.
3. Select the location and map you wish to open.
4. In the menu to the right, navigate to the Objects tab.  
5. Click into the Areas tab. 
6. Click Draw Room.
7. Left click on each corner to designate the room outline.
8. Right click on the last corner to complete the room outline.

Timestamped Link: Map Editor Basics - Create a Room/Zone 

 

Change Room Name: 

1. Select room of interest 
2. Locate the Room Tab (Dynamic Tab) 
3. Locate the Room Name textbox 
4. Type in desired room name 
5. Room name will automatically appear on the map 

Timestamped Link: Map Editor Basics - Change Room Name 

Change Room Type: 

1. Select room of interest 
2. Locate the Room Tab (Dynamic Tab) 
3. Locate the Room Type textbox 
4. Select desired room type from the drop-down menu 
5. Room type will automatically update for that room 

Timestamped Link: Map Editor Basics - Change Room Type 

 

Change Room Department: 

1. Select room of interest 
2. Locate the Room Tab (Dynamic Tab) 
3. Locate the Room Department textbox 
4. Select desired department type from the drop-down menu 
5. Department type will automatically update for that room 

Timestamped Link: Map Editor Basics - Change Room Department 

Room Reservable Status: 

1. Select room of interest 
2. Locate the Room Tab (Dynamic Tab) 
3. Locate the Reservable checkbox 
4. Check if you’d like to make the room reservable or not 

Timestamped Link: Map Editor Basics - Reservable Room 

 

Set Room Capacity: 

1. Select room of interest 
2. Locate the Room Tab (Dynamic Tab) 
3. Locate the Capacity textbox 
4. Type in desired room capacity 

Timestamped Link: Map Editor Basics - Room Capacity 

 

Set Room Features: 

1. Select room of interest 
2. Locate the Room Tab (Dynamic Tab) 
3. Select “Room Features” 
4. Select Features and Equipment present in the room 
5. Gray means not applicable or unknown 
6. Blue means applicable to that room  

Timestamped Link: Map Editor Basics - Room Features 

Add a Room Image: 

1. Select room of interest 
2. Locate the Room Tab (Dynamic Tab) 
3. Locate the Image Tab 
4. Select “Set Image” 
5. Select “Upload Image” 
6. Choose an image from your files 
7. Select “Set”  
8. To clear the image, select “Clear Image” – located beside “Set Image” 

Timestamped Link: Map Editor Basics - Room Image 

Change Room Color: 

1. Select room of interest 
2. Locate the Room Tab (Dynamic Tab) 
3. Locate the Area Tab 
4. Select the color selector 
5. Choose a color 
6. Press “Enter” or click out of the color selector by clicking on the gray-space in the left-navigation menu 
7. Choose to “Always shade area” or not 

Timestamped Link: Map Editor Basics - Room Color 

 

Change Room Label Size and Color: 

1. Select room of interest 

1. Locate the Room Tab (Dynamic Tab) 

1. Locate the Labels Tab 

1. Select the Font Size drop-down menu 

1. Select desired font size 

1. Label color selector is located here too 

Timestamped Link: Map Editor Basics - Room Label Edits