[tl;dr] Sample Project
Although we recommend reading the rest of this guide, you can jump straight to the Sample Projects, download one, and explore it to learn the basics.
Before You Begin
Prepare your level drawing(s)
Identify calibration points and their real-world dimensions
Know your sign types
We recommend starting with Before You Begin and Core Concepts to get familiar with key ideas.
Set Up Your Project
Open the application.
Create a new project: File → New.
In the New Project Configurator dialog:
Define sign types.
Define levels.
Click Confirm and continue. The dialog closes, and the first level view opens.
In each level view:
Import and calibrate the drawing for that level.
Your project is now ready for wayfinding design.
Design the Wayfinding System
Create the Path Network
Add Path Points
Hover the pointer over the desired location in the level view.
Right-click → Level Context menu → Add Path Point. A supportive path point is created.
Repeat as needed.
To delete a path point: right-click it → Delete Path Point.
Tip: You can also add a path point by splitting a segment. Right-click the segment → Split with New Path Point. A path point prototype follows the mouse along the segment. Click to confirm the position, or press Esc to cancel.
Add Path Segments
Hover over the path point where you want to start.
Right-click → Path Point Context menu → Add Path Segment. A segment prototype follows the mouse pointer.
Hover over the end point and left-click to confirm.
The next segment prototype appears automatically. Continue clicking path points, or press
Escto stop.Repeat as needed.
To delete a path segment: right-click it → Delete Path Segment.
Create Sign Faces
Mark Decision and Target Points
Hover over the path point you want to change.
Right-click → Path Point Context menu → Select Decision or Target.
For target points: enter the name in the Name field.
Add Identification Sign Faces
Hover over a Target path point.
Right-click → Path Point Context menu → Create New Sign Face → Select Identification Type → Create.
A sign face prototype appears under the pointer.
Position it on the drawing and left-click to confirm.
Move the cursor to adjust rotation, then left-click to confirm.
Notes:
A thin line shows the path point that the sign face is attached to.
To move a sign face: drag with the left mouse button.
To rotate a sign face: hold
Shift+ drag with the left mouse button.To delete: right-click → Delete Sign Face.
Add Direction and Navigation Sign Faces
Similar to adding identification sign faces, but the path point must be a Decision point.
Messages are generated automatically if Main Menu → Messages → Keep updating on the go is ticked.
Refine Your Wayfinding System
Adjust sign locations, counts, and orientations.
Show or hide specific messages using selection flags.
Add manual messages as needed.
Iterate until the system fully meets your design requirements.
Hint: You can use Levels as design “playgrounds”. Copy an existing level to a new one with slightly different elevation and experiment without altering the main scenario.
You can compare options side by side, generate reports separately, and decide which design works best.
Export Project Reports
When satisfied with your design, export project reports.
Batch export produces a .zip archive containing:
To export:
Go to Main Menu → File → Export project reports...
In the dialog (Figure XXXX), select which reports to export per level.
Choose output format for Sign Location Plans (
.pdf,.svg, or both).Click Export.
In the file dialog, choose location and name.
Click Save.