Adding a Table
To create a custom table:
Navigate to Item Library → Smart Objects → Table Builder.
Click on the map where you would like to place the table.
The Table Builder window will open.
Table Settings
Start by configuring the main details of your table.
Name: Enter a name for your table.
Table Shape: Choose between Circular or Rectangular.
The available settings will change depending on your selected table shape.
Circular Tables
For circular tables, configure:
Diameter: Enter the diameter of the table in metres.
No. Chairs: Choose how many chairs to position around the table.
Gap: Set the additional space required around the table.
Table Colour: Customise the colour of the table.
Chair Colour: Customise the colour of the chairs.
Show Gap: Tick this checkbox to display the additional spacing around the table on your map.
Chairs will automatically be arranged evenly around the circular table based on your selected quantity.
Rectangular Tables
For rectangular tables, configure:
Width: Enter the width of the table in metres.
Length: Enter the length of the table in metres.
Top Chairs: Number of chairs along the top edge.
Right Chairs: Number of chairs along the right edge.
Bottom Chairs: Number of chairs along the bottom edge.
Left Chairs: Number of chairs along the left edge.
Table Colour: Customise the colour of the table.
Chair Colour: Customise the colour of the chairs.
Gap: Set the additional space required around the table in metres.
Show Gap: Tick this checkbox to display the additional spacing around the table on your map.
Adding Spacing Around Tables
The Gap setting allows you to account for additional space around your tables, such as room for chairs, circulation and access.
Tick Show Gap to display this space as a dashed outline around your table.
TIP: Use the Gap setting when planning dining areas, banquet layouts or seating arrangements to ensure you've allowed enough room between tables for guests and staff to move around.
Preview Your Table
The Preview panel displays a live representation of your table and chairs as you configure them.
As you adjust your settings, the preview automatically updates to show:
Table dimensions and shape.
Number and positioning of chairs.
Overall dimensions of the table and seating arrangement.
Additional spacing when Show Gap is enabled.
This allows you to visualise your seating configuration and check the space required before placing it on your map.
Creating the Table
Once you're happy with your configuration:
Click Add Table.
Your custom table and chairs will be placed onto the map.
You can then move, rotate and manage the table like any other map object.
Use the Attributes tab in the right-hand panel to add additional information, including suppliers, notes and custom attributes.
Editing an Existing Table
You can update your table configuration at any time.
Select the table on your map.
Open the right-hand panel.
Click Edit Table.
Make your changes in the Table Builder.
You can adjust the table dimensions, seating quantities, colours and spacing.
Your table will update on the map to reflect your changes.
TIP: Use the Table Builder to plan dining areas, VIP seating, banquet layouts and hospitality spaces, with accurate dimensions to help you understand how many tables and guests can fit within your available space.