Basic Maps

Introduction

The Flexopus application supports two types of floor plans. This article is about Basic Maps, you can read about Premium Maps in this article.

Basic Maps in Flexopus rely on an image of the floor plan uploaded by the user. You can upload any type of image that fits your needs, such as a hand-drawn sketch, architectural plan, emergency plan, or professional design. On the uploaded map, you can place two types of objects:

1. Bookable objects: Desks, meeting rooms, or parking spots that users can reserve.
2. Static, special objects: These provide additional information and are not bookable.

This flexibility allows you to create a functional and informative floor plan tailored to your workspace.

How to create a map

STEP 1 - Create floor plan in Flexopus

To create a floor plan in the Flexopus application, follow these steps:

1. Go to Administrator Dashboard > Locations > Floor plans.
2. Click on New Floor Plan.
3. Enter a name for your floor plan.
4. Assign it to a building.

This will set up your new floor plan for further customization and object placement.

To continue setting up your floor plan in Flexopus:

1. Navigate to your newly created plan's page.
2. Select the Floor Plan Editor tab.
3. Click on Create Basic Map.

You will then be redirected to the Map Editor application, where you can start customizing your basic map.

STEP 2 - Design your map

After closing the welcome screen, you will be prompted to upload an image of your floor plan. Select and confirm the uploading of the image file.

To place objects on your map in the Flexopus Map Editor:

1. Select the Create Objects (+) tool.
2. On the right panel, choose the type of object you want to place (e.g., desks, meeting rooms, or parking spots).
3. If applicable, select a specific variant of the object.
4. Once you've decided on the desired variant, click on the map to add the object.

This allows you to design your workspace by placing the necessary bookable or static objects on the floor plan.

You can introduce changes to the objects by selecting them from the list in the left panel, or on the map with the selection tool. The properties of the selected object are displayed on the right panel.

On limited maps, objects have a globally set size by default. To modify this global setting:

1. Select any object on the map.
2. In the right panel, locate the size attribute.
3. Adjust the size as needed.

This change will apply to all objects of the same type, allowing you to customize the layout to fit your needs.

You can change the object variant by following these steps:

1. Select the object on the map.
2. Expand the Change Object Form menu.
3. Choose the desired variant from the list.

This allows you to easily switch between different variants of the same object type to suit your floor plan.

To delete an object in the Flexopus Map Editor:

1. Select the object you wish to delete.
2. Click the trash icon in the properties panel, or press Del/Backspace on your keyboard.
3. Confirm the action in the popup.

You can also select multiple objects and delete them all in one action, making bulk deletions easier.

STEP 3 - Publish changes

Once you have made your changes, click on Publish to save and apply them to your floor plan.

After clicking Publish, you will be redirected back to the Flexopus application. To finalize your map, click Update Map to confirm and save all your changes.

How can I modify the background image?

The background image is locked by default in the Map Builder to prevent accidental movement. To unlock it:

1. Click the lock icon in the left sidebar.
2. Once unlocked, you can scale, move, rotate, or mirror the image as needed.

If you wish to replace the background image, select Replace from the left sidebar menu or from the top of the right panel.

Troubleshooting and FAQ