Annotation Layers

Annotation layers can be used to draw shapes, arrows, text and overlays on top of floorplans. This can be useful for things like emergency plans, department colour overlays, legends, and move management. 

Adding an Annotation Layer

1. Click the quick search field, then the Layer icon. 

2. Select the green Add Layer button.

3. Give the Layer a name, and select annotation as the Type. Check Applied if you want the annotation layer to  be visible by default. The layer can be applied to the current floor or all floors, and an overall opacity can be set. 

4. Select the Save button. 

Drawing an Annotation Layer

1. Click the Layers icon to view the Visible Layers. 

2. Click the paint icon next to the annotation layer you want to edit. 

3. Use the various painting tools to draw shapes, arrows, areas etc. 

4. Click the Save button to save your changes, or the Cancel button to discard changes.

Editor Tools

1. Snap to Grid - aligns shapes and lines to a grid for clean, consistent drawing.

2. Preset Stamps - drop ready-made symbols (e.g. exits, fire equipment, furniture) onto the floorplan.

3. Named Zones - draw and label areas such as neighbourhoods, departments, or evacuation zones.

4. Zone Fills - apply a colour fill to a zone for at-a-glance grouping.

5. Opacity -  adjust the transparency of shapes and fills so the underlying floorplan stays visible.

6. Pen - freeform line drawing. 

7. Eraser - erase any time that's been added to the layer.

8. Text - add text to the overlay.

9. Undo and Redo - Roll back a change, or bring it back. 

Select Save at the top right to keep your changes, or Cancel to discard them.