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1. Once selected enter a new name Version 2 01 Page 16 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Floor Maps Add a Floor Map To add a Floor Map click on the Add a Floor link under the Maps List You must enter a floor number and a floor name Then click on Browse for Image and import your map All image files must be in PNG JPEG GIF or Bitmap formats Change a Floor Number To change the Floor Number click on the right arrow and select Change Floor and enter a new floor number Please note floor numbers cannot be duplicated Change Image To change the image of the Floor Map click on the right arrow and select Map Image Delete a Floor Map To Delete a Floor Map click on the right arrow and select Delete Floor Map Rename a Floor To Rename a Floor Map click on the right arrow and select Rename Floor Link and enter the new name Tool Box Pan Tool The Pan Tool allows you to move the map across the canvas This is performed by moving the mouse over the map holding down the left mouse button and moving the mouse Version 2 01 Page 17 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Path Tool The path tool is used to build the paths or walkways on the map Applying attributes to these paths is performed using the Edit Wayfinding Path Info function When you click on the path tool two options will appear If you click on the right arrow a list of attributes will appear Options Allow Diagonals Lines T2. Plotter Software User Guide Version 2 01 April 3 2014 This Document is the Property of Rivendell Technologies LLC 3316 5 Avenue Suite 100 Altoona PA 16602 Copyright 2014 Rivendell Technologies LLC All right reserved Patents Pending Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Table of Contents General OVE CW ERE 4 Downloading and Installing Plotter eese serrer eere enne 5 c1 UM e SG 9 General Controls sarei 13 Basic FUDTIONS Gases lara 13 MP 16 IL de 17 d por me t 17 Path Aisle TAO Luse LS Move TOO e 19 Selection ne M M RE EDDIE 19 EraserToola inca 19 Bizarro alici 20 RouteTesterTooli ii illa 21 Edit Waypoint Path Tola 21 ZOOM 26 POI WIA AB OM E E n 27 Elevators Escalators StaiirS sccscssssssssssssssssssescessessnscescessescnsesscessesaceessseeses 28 Elevators Escalators StaiirS csscsscssssssssssesceceecescensessseaceaceceeceseesceeceees 29 Vertical a du t 30 Version 2 01 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Vertical Lift Direction Disable Vertical Lift 00000000000ss0essoeecoessssesccessoseesssssosssesscesssssescosssesesesessessse dO Delete Vertical Lift eere eer
3. To edit a path click on the line representing the path to open the Attributes Editor The following screen will appear Version 2 01 Page 21 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Selected Waypoint Attributes amp Directory Information Editor Selection Overview Dep Description This list shows you the currently selected waypoint Li Name Descri Waypoint main lobby e Name main lobby e Description e Is Destination Yes e IsPassable Yes e Is Kiosk No e Is Accessible Yes e POI Category e Departments e Also Here The Selection Overview is a view only tab showing the current attributes of the path selected To alter attributes click on the Attributes tab Version 2 01 Page 22 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Selected Waypoint Attributes amp Directory Information Editor xx Description This tab allows you to manage the various options for the selected waypoint Is Destination v Is Passable Yes v Is Kiosk No v Is Accessible amp Yes v POI Category A Name or Number main lobby Description x Delete This Waypoint The attributes that may be set for a given path are Is Passable Yes No This attribute defines if people have the ability to travel this path If set to no it will prevent it from being used in determining the best path Example If construction is taking place on this path this att
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5. Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual The Selection Overview is a view only tab showing the current attributes of the path selected To alter attributes click on the Attributes tab Selected Waypoint Attributes amp Directory Information Editor mium Description This tab allows you to manage the various options for the selected waypoint Is Destination Yes Is Passable Yes v Is Kiosk No v Is Accessible Ves v POI Category v Name or Number Name of destination and or room number Description 1453 v Delete This Waypoint The attributes that may be set for a given destination are Is Destination Yes No This allows you to set a destination If set to No the destination becomes inactive Is Passable Yes No This attribute defines if you are able to travel past this destination For example if the destination is an intersection the answer is yes Is Kiosk Yes No If this destination is a kiosk set to yes so that it can be used as an origin when calculating directions Version 2 01 Page 25 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Is Accessible Yes No This attribute defines if this is a handicap accessible destination POI Category You can assign a POI category icon to the destination This will be passed to your application Name or Number This can be a destination name room number or booth number Description You can enter a long descri
6. X Ctrl C Ctrl V Del Ctrl Shift N Ctrl Shift S Ctrl W Version 2 01 Short Cut Keys Open Project Save amp Upload Project Undo Redo Zoom In Zoom Out Reset Zoom New List in POI Manager Cut Copy Paste Delete New List from Current in POI Manager Save POI Lists in POI Manager Close POI Manager Page 36 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Allow Diagonals Lines 18 Allow Intersections 18 Also Here 26 Buildings 13 16 Delete a Floor Map 17 Departments 26 Destination Attributes 24 Destination Attributes Description 26 Destination Attributes Is Accessible 26 Destination Attributes Is Destination 25 Destination Attributes Is Kiosk 25 Destination Attributes Is Passable 25 Destination Attributes Name or No 26 Destination Attributes POI Category 26 Destination Indicators 19 32 Destination Tool 20 Destinations Waypoint 13 directional arrows 19 Directional Arrows 32 Download and Install 5 Edit Waypoint Path Tool 21 Elevators Stairs Etc 28 Elevators Escalators Stairs 29 Eraser Tool 19 Floor Map 13 Floor Maps Add 17 Floor Maps Change a Floor No 17 Floor Maps Change Image 17 Floor Maps Rename 17 Move Tool 19 Multiple Users Same Project 14 Open Project 30 Pan Tool 17 Path Attributes 18 21 32 Index Path Attributes Is Accessible 23 Path Attributes One or Two Way 23 Path Attributes Weight 2
7. begin installing MapMaker Pro on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings Create a desktop icon Complete the installation process by clicking Finish Image F Image F me Setup MapMaker Pro Completing the MapMaker Pro Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing MapMaker Pro on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup v Launch MapMaker Pro Version 2 01 Page 8 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Plotter Sign In Enter your email address and password Image A Image A Wayfinding Pro Plotter Vie SRA Ream BY Meta VMEMAIRETNG NEGO ESM Email Address show wayfindingpro com Password 0000000 Copyright 2013 2014 Rivendell Technologies LLC All Rights Reserved Patents Pending Version 2 01 Page 9 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Once project has been created on the website that project may be selected from the projects list or shared projects list projects that other users have invited you to work on Your project key is very important in building an application as it is the unique identifier to each user s project and is required for every API call Image B Image B fr di Select A Project To Load My Projects Project Key IMAU6 Project Name Last Upd ri Labriola Version 2 01 Page 1
8. installs on any PC It can be customized with your own branding and sized to fit the screen This package is designed for ease of use by a non programmer to implement a kiosk wayfinding user interface in minutes API s The Application Program Interfaces API s allow you to build your own custom wayfinding applications whether for a web kiosk or mobile application Use of the API s does require programming expertise This user manual provides detailed instructions on the use of the Web Application Web Widget Version 2 01 Page 4 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Program Download and Install System Requirements This software package is downloadable from any Administrative Web Portal pages Wayfinding Pro is a graphic design system and utilizes considerable processing resources to productively create maps The systems requirements required for effective use of the Plotter are Processor 32 bit or 64 bit Intel or AMD multi core Processor Memory 4GB RAM minimum 8GB recommended Available Free Disk Space 4 5GB Operating System Windows XP Windows 7 Windows 8 32 or 62 bit Download and Install To download and install the Wayfinding Pro software you must first be a registered user To become a registered user go to https wayfindingpro com register Once registered click the download button at the bottom left of the website Image A Version 2 01 Page 5 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual When prompted cl
9. 0 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual If you are editing someone else s project then you should click on the Shared Projects radio button in the upper right corner or go to the Administrative Web Portal to create a project If the message shown below appears no projects have been created for sharing Image C Image C 3 Wayfinding Pro Plotter di Select A Project To Load You do not have any shared projects to work on Go to www wayfindingpro com to manage your account Version 2 01 Page 11 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual After you open a project the deck top on the left will appear To work on a map select a floor plan or click the add button to add a building or floor map The Speed Keys at the bottom of the page will zoom in on an image Either the route Tester tool in the Toolbox or the Test Route button at the bottom of the screen will allow the user to test plotted routes B Kate1 Project Key iexCEMwg Wayfinding Pro Plotter DER File Edit Project Display Settings POI Manager Destinations Manager Help Current Zoom 25 Building 1 Floor 1 Floor 2 sk Add a Floor To continue use the tools on the left to Add a new floor Or Select an existing floor Version 2 01 Page 12 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual General Controls The Plotter is a tool for working both on your own projects as well as other projects that have been shared with you The Plotter utilizes both the right and left b
10. 4 Path Attrubites Is Passable 23 Path Tool 18 POI Active Category List 27 33 POI Add New Icons 27 33 POI Delete Icons 34 35 POI View Edit Categories 27 33 Point of Interest Icons 19 32 Points of Interest 27 Project Reload 32 Redo 31 Reset Zoom 26 Route Attributes 18 32 Route Tester Tool 21 Save amp Upload Project 31 Selection Tool 19 Sharing a Project 14 Short Cut Keys 36 Show POI 28 Tagging a destination with a POI Icon 27 33 The Navigation Plane 13 Undo 31 Vertical Lift Attributes 30 Vertical Lift Delete 30 Vertical Lift Direction 30 Vertical Lift Disable 30 Vertical Lift Type 30 View Project 31 Waypoint Attributes 19 32 Zoom 26 Zoom In 26 Zoom Out 26 THIS BOOKLET IS THE PROPERTY OF RIVENDELL TECHNOLOGIES LLC Version 2 01 Page 37 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Rivendell Technologies LLC 2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THIS IS COMMERCIAL TECHNICAL DATA THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AT PRIVATE EXPENSE THE GOVERNMENT S USE MODIFICATION REPRODUCTION RELEASE PERFORMANCE DISPLAY AND DISCLOSURE OF THIS COMMERCIAL TECHNICAL DATA SHALL BE IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH 48 C F R 12 211 48 C F R 52 227 14 48 C F R 252 227 7015 AND 48 C F R 227 7102 AND IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH OUR STANDARD LICENSE TERMS UNPUBLISHED RIGHTS RESERVED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF
11. and any Point of Interest Icons that are assigned to a destination on the editor This only impacts the user s specific editor it does not impact how maps are displayed in the wayfinding application Move Tool The Move Tool allows you to move specific locations or the entire path grid To move a specific destination move the mouse over the destination hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse to the desired location and release Selection Tool The section tool allows you to click and drag your mouse over an area to select waypoints and paths To select only waypoints or paths un check the appropriate box Once select right click your mouse to display the attributes box A full explanation of the attributes may be found in the Waypoint Path Info function section Eraser Tool To use the Eraser Tool left click the mouse and hold then drag your mouse across the area to erase If you make a mistake use the undo tool under the Edit tool bar Version 2 01 Page 19 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual You may also click on a specific path or point to erase Destination Tool The destination tool is for defining destination along the way paths You can only define a destination along a path To define the destination left click the mouse over the location on the map To remove a destination left click again When a destination is selected using the Destination toggle tool in the Toolbox the user is prompted to
12. briolaiMy Document Always ask before opening this file potentially harm your computer Only run software from publishers Y While files from the Internet can be useful this file type can you trust What s the risk Version 2 01 Page 6 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Please read the end user license agreement Click I accept the agreement and Next if the terms listed are agreeable Image C 18 Setup MapMaker Pro Image C License Agreement Please read the following important information before continuing Please read the following License Agreement You must accept the terms of this agreement before continuing with the installation End User License Agreement for Rivendell Technologies LLC IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal 4 O1 do not accept the agreement lt Back Cancel Select if you would like to create a desktop and quick launch icon The default is checked Image D 18 Setup MapMaker Pro Image D Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing MapMaker Pro then click Next Additional icons v Create a desktop icon Version 2 01 Page 7 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Confirm your installation by clicking Install Image E iG Setup MapMaker Pro Image E BEE Ready to Install Setup is now ready to
13. destinations such as restrooms restaurants different departments such as jewelry hand bag etc There is an extensive library of existing icons already located on Wayfinding Pro as well as a function to create your own Tagging a destination with a Point of Interest Icon To attach a POI Icon to a destination use the Edit Waypoint Path Info function and select the POI icon Active Category List By clicking on the right arrow you may choose the POI Active Category List View Edit Categories Clicking on View Edit Categories will bring up the POI Lists Manager From this list you can add delete or create your own POI categories Add New Icons To add a new Icon you must first create a category To do so 1 Click on File 2 Click on New List or to start with current default icons click New List from Current 3 Enter the title of your category and click OK 4 Click on Insert 5 Click on Add New Category or insert an entire folder of icons by clicking on Bulk Add New Category 6 Enter the name of the icon 7 Browse for the image to import use PNG JPEG GIF or Bitmap image 8 Click Save Version 2 01 Page 27 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual 9 Note the category must be saved before exiting in order for the changes to be saved You will be prompted to do so as you exit Delete Icons Only lists created by the user can be deleted from the POI Manager There are 2 ways to delete icons 1 Click Fi
14. dividual attributes may be defined for each waypoint These attributes not only define the manner by which the directions are determined but the way in which you can build directories to guide the users in your application Sharing a Project To share a project with another user the owner of the project must sign onto the Administrative Web Portal and initiate an invitation using the tools in the invites tab Note The owner must first click Add User on the Projects page To share a project both participants must be registered users of Wayfinding Pro Registered users who do not own any projects and are only working on shared maps do not need to enter any billing information Once an invitation has been sent by the owner of the project to another user the user must accept the invitation This acceptance is performed in the Administrative Web Portal under the invites tab Multiple Users Working on the Same Project The system allows for multiple users to work on the same project at the same time However it will not allow two users to work on the same map at the same time When a user begins working on a map in the Plotter it will automatically close that map on the 2 users system and indicate it is locked When the first user is finished editing and saving the map a notification is sent to the 2 user indicating that the map is now available for editing Examples Two people working on the same project simultaneously The p
15. e eee erre nennen rre ern nenne senese eos eeesesose seeess s 3 Project Settiligs sssisc eorpora rox e A REREN OR REBEL IA bU Cor iini p uec S ur 2 Display Settings POMERS 33 Destinations Manager oci up roD MERE OPE ON THER xl tr i soar D D Version 2 01 Page3 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual General Overview Wayfinding Pro is an interactive wayfinding content manager that enables you to design build and develop your own wayfinding indoor navigational project The system consists of the following components Plotter This downloadable software package installs on any PC and is used to build the coordinate systems and identify the locations and the accompanying text in the wayfinding system This package is designed for ease of use by a non programmer developer Administrative Web Portal This portal allows the owner the person paying for the project to manage the project and associated maps From this portal the project owner may authorize users limit the number of authorized maps and activate or inactivate maps Again no programming experience is required Web Application Web Widget The web application or web widget is a code configurator that allows you to build a web application in minutes It may require some minor programming expertise to create the web page for your web site and to link it into your home page Kiosk Application The kiosk application is a downloadable software package that
16. ection Both M Disable Vertical Lift Version 2 01 X Delete Vertical Lift Page 29 x A Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Vertical Lift Type Select the vertical lift type from the drop down box Types include Elevator Escalator Stairs ramp and other see figure above Vertical Lift Direction Select if the lift is up only down only or both see figure above Disable Vertical Lift To disable the lift click on the Disable Vertical Lift option see figure above Delete Vertical Lift To delete the vertical lift click on the Delete Vertical Lift option see figure above To define the attributes of the vertical lift such as accessible adjust the attributes of each destination which designates the location of the vertical lift Tool Bar File Open Project The open project function displays the projects that are available for editing The user may select from your own projects or those that you have been invited to share To switch between your own and shared projects click on the respective radio button Version 2 01 Page 30 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual It is important to note that you cannot create a new project from the Plotter To create a new project you must sign onto the Administrative Web Portal and click on create a project To view shared projects you must be invited by the owner of the project and have accepted the invitation through the Administrative Web Portal in order for shar
17. ed projects to be in your project list Please note that project owners have the ability to un invite users from their projects If a project is removed from your shared list the owner of the project should be contacted Save amp Upload Project The Save amp Upload Project Function will save your current work to the cloud You must have an active internet connection in order for the file to be saved In order to open a project and work on a map an Internet connection must be established View Project The view project function displays your current project in a web browser using a simple web based wayfinding template This function will display your project in either Chrome or Internet Explorer Edit Undo The Undo function reverses the previous action Redo The redo function performs a previously undone action Version 2 01 Page 31 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Project Settings Project Reload The project reload function will reload the project from the cloud If you have made changes to the project you will be prompted to save the changes Display Settings Path Attributes The Path Attributes enables a user to select the specific path attributes line color weight and border Route Attributes The Route Attributes enables a user to select the specific route attributes line color weight and border The route is displayed when the Test Route option is used This only impacts the users specific edit
18. enter a destination name If this box remains blank it will not be marked as a destination To quickly find and edit already labeled destinations there is a search bar at the top of the Plotter window that allows the user to quickly find the destination for editing Labeled Destination Manager this window will open from the menu bar of the main window and will display a list of current destinations TEG Project Key iexCEMwg Wayfinding Pro Diotter File Edit Project Display Settings foame Destinations Manager Navigation Pane Building 1 gt Floor 1 Floor 2 b d Adda Ror LEE Version 2 01 Page 20 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Route Tester Tool The route test tool can be reached by either clicking on the Route Tester Tool or by clicking on the Test Route speed button at the bottom of the tool bar To use the route test tool you will use BOTH mouse buttons 1 LEFT click on the start point 2 RIGHT click on the destination The route will appear To change the color of the route use the Display Setting option on the main tool bar and change the Route Attributes Edit Waypoint Path Tool The Edit Waypoint Path Tool defines all of the attributes with regard to Waypoints destinations and the paths between destinations When the user hovers the mouse over a waypoint or path a tooltip with information name passable not passable about that item will display Path Attributes
19. he Path Tool is designed to allow a path to be drawn in any direction Many maps are set up in a grid format By un checking the Allow Diagonal Lines box the Path Tool will only allow lines to be drawn in the up down left right and at a 45 angel If the box is checked you may draw the path at any angle Allow Intersections The Path Tool will automatically create intersections where two paths cross An intersection allows a route to make a turn where the two paths cross If you do not want to create an intersection uncheck this box Attributes located after clicking the right arrow beside the Path Tool function Path Attributes The Path Attributes enables a user to select the specific path attributes line color weight and border Route Attributes The Route Attributes enables a user to select the specific route attributes line color weight and border The route is displayed when the Test Route option is used This only impacts the users specific editor it does not impact the way routes are displayed in the wayfinding application Version 2 01 Page 18 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Waypoint Attributes The Waypoint Attributes enables a user to select the specific waypoint attributes line color weight and border Destination Indicators The Destination Indicators enables a user to select the specific destination attributes Other Info These options allow the user to display directional arrows
20. ick run on your web browser and follow the set up instructions Images B F Wa 11 03 55 AM rer I s Account amp Log out Local Time Image B Invites 9 Transfers 9 Account Settings Support w P WayfindingProSetup 3 exe 1 2 WEN era NN Projects List Project Name Created Modified Active Maps Authorized Maps Getting Started Click the New Project button and enter a name for the project then click OK to create the project Now that you have created a project you need to download and install the Map Manager Plotter if you have not already done so If you have already done this please skip to step 5 Click HERE to download the manager plotter installer Run the installer you just downloaded and follow the on screen instructions Open the manager plotter and login using the same credentials that you used to log into this site Once logged in you will be shown a window which lists all of your projects Click on the project that you created in step 1 You will now be prompted to create a new floor This is where you will upload your floor map image Simply fill out the three fields in the popup form and click OK You have now created your first floor Open File Security Warning Do you want to run this file Name Publisher Type From WayfindingProSetup 3 exe Rivendell Technologies LLC Application C Documents and Settingsikla
21. ist you can add delete or create your own POI categories Add New Icons To add a new Icon you must first create a category To do so 1 Click on File 2 Click on New List or New List from Current if you want to start with the current default Icons 3 Enter the title of your category and click OK 4 Click on Insert 5 Click on Add New Category or you can insert an entire folder of icons by clicking on Bulk Add New Category 6 Enter the name of the icon 7 Browse for the image to import use PNG JPEG GIF or Bitmap image 8 Click Save Version 2 01 Page 33 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual 9 Note You must save your category before exiting in order for these to be saved You will be prompted as you exit Delete Icons 1 Click File then Delete List Select Name of Opened List Here By clicking this menu item the entire opened list will be deleted 2 Click Edit then Delete By clicking this menu item the selected icon from the opened list will be deleted Version 2 01 Page 34 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Destinations Manager The Destinations Manager will list all created destinations on a map and allow for editing see figure below Destinations Manager Is Passable Is Accessible Is Kiosk i 2 oa O Building 1 Floor 2 1 Items Version 2 01 Page 35 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Ctrl O Ctrl S Ctrl Z Ctrl Y Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl 0 Ctrl N Ctrl
22. le then Delete List Select Name of Opened List Here By clicking this menu item the entire opened list will be deleted 2 Click Edit then Delete By clicking this menu item the selected icon from the opened list will be deleted Show POI By checking this box the POI Icons will appear on your map beside their associated destination This does not impact how they are displayed in the application Elevators Escalators Stairs Etc Clicking on this function under Toolbox will take you to the Elevator Escalators Stairs section of the Plotter Version 2 01 Page 28 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Elevators Escalators Stairs To create vertical lifts elevators escalators and stairs you must have identified a destination for the vertical lift s on each floor map Once this is complete select Elevators Escalators Stairs Using the mouse click on the destination on each floor that represents vertical lift When complete click on the create vertical lift group button Navigation Pane ams E Maps List 4 Toolbox Y ciesators Escalators Stairs This will draw a path between the floors and create a vertical life group below the create button To define this vertical lift right click on the vertical lift group Navigation Pane El Maps List 4 Toolbox fF Elevators Escalators Stairs Lib Lo La VerticalLift 0 Vertical Lift Type Elevator v Lt Vertical Lift Dir
23. lotter downloads the updated floor 2 e Person B is now able to open and edit floor 1 e Person B is now able to open and edit floor 2 Deleting a Project A project cannot be deleted from the Plotter It can only be deleted by the project owner from the Administrative Web Portal Version 2 01 Page 15 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Map List The Map List relates specifically to the project you have selected Maps are classified into 2 categories 1 Building Maps 2 Floor Maps There can only be one building per map but there can be multiple floors per building Loading Maps All maps must be loaded as image files Acceptable file formats include PNG JPEG GIF and Bitmap Any images in PDF format Adobe or CAD system drawings must be saved as one of these formats If you would like your map to have a transparent background it is recommended that you load your map as a PNG file with a transparent background Defining North It is important to define the orientation of any map that is used so with any map that is scanned in you should define North Defining North for Floor Maps To define North on a Floor Map click the arrow beside the floor on the Maps List and select North A dropdown box will appear and a direction can be selected Buildings Buildings are not maps but designated locations Buildings can be renamed by clicking on the arrow next to the Building function and selecting Rename Building
24. or it does not impact the way routes are displayed in the wayfinding application Waypoint Attributes The Waypoint Attributes enables a user to select the specific waypoint attributes line color weight and border Destination Indicators The Destination Indicators enables a user to select the specific destination attributes Other Info These options allow the user to display directional arrows and any Point of Interest Icons that are assigned to a destination on the editor This only impacts the user s specific editor it does not impact how the maps are displayed in the wayfinding application Version 2 01 Page 32 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual POI Manager Points of Interest Destinations can be tagged with a Point of Interest icon This allows the application designer to display these icons when they display the map Point of Interests may be destinations such as restrooms restaurants different departments such as jewelry hand bag etc There is an extensive library of Point of Interest Icons included with Wayfinding Pro and you can create and add your own Tagging a destination with a Point of Interest Icon To attach a POI Icon to a destination use the Edit Waypoint Path Info function and select the POI icon Active Category List By clicking on the right arrow you may choose the POI Active Category List View Edit Categories Clicking on View Edit Categories will bring up the POI Lists Manger From this l
25. ption of the destination including imbedded links if desired Departments This feature is used to create and manage departments for directory purposes Departments are used u to create groups of waypoints such as Clothing Dining Building Exits Restrooms ATM s etc This allows users find all destinations within a department For example a user could view all stores in a mall that sell clothes by selecting the department named Clothing Also Here This feature is used to add and manage multiple destinations that are also at this location For example An office building may require all guests to be directed to a Receptionist on each floor rather than to a specific office So the destination would be the receptionist but all of the associated offices would be listed in the Also Here list so that they can appear in the directory Zoom Zoom In The Zoom In feature enables a user to zoom in make bigger and reduce the view area on the map Zoom Out The Zoom Out feature enables a user to zoom out make smaller and increase the view area on the map Reset Zoom The Reset Zoom feature will restore the canvas to its original size Version 2 01 Page 26 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Points of Interest POI Manager Destinations can be tagged with a Point of Interest icon This allows the application designer to display these icons when they display the map Point of Interests may be
26. ribute may be set to no and will not be used Is Accessible Yes No This attribute defines if this is a handicap accessible path One or Two Way This attribute enables paths to be one way only when calculating the best route Version 2 01 Page 23 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual Weight This number is a relative weighting of the paths The default is 3 The LOWER the number the more likely it will be to use this path in any directions For example If you are trying to navigate an office with office cubes You want people to use the outer aisles to get close to a specific cube before walking among the cubes Set the Weight to a LOWER weight for the otter aisles and a HIGHER weight for cube aisles Name or Number Used if the path has a name that you would like to refer to when displaying directions This is an optional field Waypoint Attributes To edit click on the circle or square representing the destination The Attributes amp Directory Information Editor will open to the following screen Selected Waypoint Attributes amp Directory Information Editor mim Asus tene Ab Description This list shows you the currently selected waypoint Type Name Description A Waypoint main lobby e Name main lobby e Description Is Destination Yes Is Passable Yes e Is Kiosk No e Is Accessible Yes e POI Category e Departments e Also Here Version 2 01 Page 24
27. roject has one building and two floors Example A 1 Person A makes a change to floor 1 e Person B s plotter closes floor 1 if it s open e Person B s plotter shows a locked icon next to floor 1 s name e Person B is not able to open or edit floor 1 Version 2 01 Page 14 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual 2 Person A saves their changes e Person B s plotter shows a notification that Person A has finished editing floor 1 e Person B s plotter removes the locked icon next to floor 1 s name e Person B s plotter downloads the updated floor 1 e Person B is now able to open and edit floor 1 Example B 1 Person A opens the elevator editor tool e Person B s plotter closes floor 1 if it s open e Person B s plotter closes floor 2 if it s open e Person B s plotter shows a locked icon next to floor 1 s name e Person B s plotter shows a locked icon next to floor 2 s name e Person B is not able to open or edit floor 1 e Person B is not able to open or edit floor 2 2 Person A closes the elevator editor and saves their changes e Person B s plotter shows a notification that Person A has finished editing floor 1 e Person B s plotter shows a notification that Person A has finished editing floor 2 e Person B s plotter removes the locked icon next to floor 1 s name e Person B s plotter removes the locked icon next to floor 2 s name e Person B s plotter downloads the updated floor 1 e Person B s p
28. uttons on your mouse The normal left mouse button is used as with any standard application The right mouse button brings up special controls that are commonly used during the editing process With each step these right mouse buttons will be explained With this function the user can adjust attributes write descriptions of waypoints and give a selection overview i e is route passable kiosk accessible The Navigation Plane on the left has three tool bars 1 Map List Manage maps from this tool bar 2 Tool Box Design and edit your map from this tool bar 3 Elevators Escalators Stairs Define the connection points between floors Map Hierarchy Wayfinding Pro is organized into organization tiers The main 2 tiers are buildings and floors 1 Buildings For each map one building may be defined and there must be one building per project in order to proceed A building is not a map but a designated location The floor of a building is a map 2 Floor Map For each building multiple floors may be defined Each floor may be linked together by defining the elevators escalators or stairs that link them together A building must have at least one floor Basic Functions Understanding Destinations Waypoint Destinations or waypoints are end points defined by the user when paths are drawn The system automatically creates a waypoint each time paths intersect Version 2 01 Page 13 Wayfinding Pro Plotter Manual In
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