[tl;dr] Sample Project

If you’d rather skip the reading, download the sample project and explore it directly to get familiar with the basic concepts.

Download the project bundle: WFP_Sample_Project_v1.0.zip
Unzip the archive. The directory structure is:

WFP_Sample_Project_v1.0
├── drawing_samples_for_import                // source drawings per level
│   ├── PrimarySchool_floor_plan_0.png
│   ├── PrimarySchool_floor_plan_1.png
│   └── PrimarySchool_floor_plan_2.png
├── PrimarySchool_v1.0-reports-2025-08-31.zip // sample reports
└── PrimarySchool_v1.0.wfp                    // sample project file

open the Wayfinding Planner application.
Main menu → File → Open → select the PrimarySchool_v1.0.wfp file.
Explore the project.

Take a look at this 5m20s WFP in Action video for a quick overview.

Open the Wayfinding Planner application.
Main menu → File → Open → select PrimarySchool_v1.0.wfp file.
Explore the project at your own pace.

For a quick overview, watch this 5m20s video: WFP in Action.

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:
1. Define sign types.
2. Define levels.
3. 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 Esc to 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.

Getting Started