This article will show how you can build your own Site Map or if you prefer to have this done for you, we offer a map‑building service, which you can learn about here.

Getting started with site maps

Go to your Site page (for example, “Leicester”).
Make sure you have added your Unit types and Units.
In the Map section, click Create to open Build mode.

Build mode and navigation

You build your site map in a full‑screen editor called Build mode. On the left, you will see tools and items you can add. On the right, you will see controls for moving around the canvas.

Control	What it does
Arrows	Pan around the canvas
Circle	Re-center the canvas
+ plus icon	Zoom in
- minus icon	Zoom out
Keyboard icon	Shows keyboard shortcuts

💡 If you have a large site, use the zoom controls and arrows to quickly move between different areas of your map.

Adding units to the canvas

On the left‑hand sidebar, you will see a Units section. This shows all units you have created for the site.

To add a unit to the canvas:

Hover over a unit in the Units list.
Click Add when the button appears.
The unit will appear on the canvas in its correct relative size.

💡 Units are shown in relative scale to each other by default. For example, a 20 sq ft unit will appear twice the size of a 10 sq ft unit.

Resizing an Item

If you need to resize a unit or other item:

Select the item on the canvas.
Drag one of the corners to resize it manually.
Or, enter the exact dimensions in the left‑hand sidebar.

You can reset an item to its original size at any time by clicking Reset size.

Rotating items

To rotate a unit or item:

Select the item on the canvas.
Drag the rotation handle to turn it.
Or, enter an exact angle in the left‑hand sidebar.

Moving doors

To move a door on a unit:

Select the unit on the canvas.
Click Move door until the door appears on the correct side.

Remove items from the Canvas

To remove an item from the canvas:

Select the item with your cursor.
Click Remove unit in the left‑hand sidebar, or press Backspace on your keyboard.

Adding more Items

Click More items in the left‑hand sidebar to add extra details to your map, such as areas, walls, labels and icons.

More Items	What it does
Background Image	Upload an image of your site and use it as a guide
Area	Add a coloured area
Wall	Add bounding walls
Text	Add re-sizable text to the canvas
Room	Add a nameable room to the canvas. This can also be resized
Arrow	Add a re-sizable directional arrow to the canvas
Direction	Show which way is North
Toilet	Add a re-sizable toilet icon to the canvas
Entrance	Show where the entrance is located
Access	Add an access point to the canvas
Lift	Show where the lifts are located on the canvas
Stairs	Show where the stairs are located on the canvas
Electrical	Show where the electrical boards are located
Fire Extinguisher	Show where fire extinguishers are located

💡 Use areas, walls and icons to make your map easy to understand at a glance.

Uploading a background image

If you already have a plan or drawing of your site, you can use it as a background image.

Click More items in the sidebar.
Select Background image.
Follow the instructions in the modal to upload and scale your image to match your units.
If replacing an existing background image, first click on the current image and select the delete/remove option before uploading the new one.

This helps you line up units and items accurately on top of your existing layout.

💡 Watch this short video to see how to upload and scale a background image.

Adding coloured areas

You can add coloured areas to highlight parts of your site, such as buildings, floors or zones.

Click More items in the sidebar.
Select Area.
Choose a colour from the colour dropdown.
Adjust the opacity using the slider if needed.
Resize the area on the canvas to cover the correct region.

Coloured areas appear behind your units, keeping them visible.

Adding Bounding Walls

You can add Walls to show the physical boundaries of your facility.

Click More items.
Select Wall.
Place and resize the walls on the canvas to match your site.

Locking and Unlocking Items

You can lock background images, areas and walls so you do not move them by accident.

To lock an item:

Select the item on the canvas.
Click Lock position.

When no items are selected, you will see a list of lockable items in the left‑hand sidebar. Use the lock icons there to lock or unlock each item.

When no items are selected on the canvas, you will see a list of lockable items on the left sidebar. You can click on the lock icon here to lock and unlock different items.