> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.laiout.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.laiout.co/designing-your-space/generating-layout-options.md).

# Generating Layout Options

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<summary>What are options?</summary>

Options are different floor plan solutions built on the requested Preferences. As a rule, they need to differ at least 10% from one another.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to generate floorplans and review the best options](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kafCZMHpeRw)

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<summary>Where do I click to generate?</summary>

"Generate" button is placed in the middle of the left side bar (represented by laiout logo). It becomes available when you're in the floor view.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to generate floorplans and review the best options](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kafCZMHpeRw)

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<summary>How many options do I get when I generate?</summary>

When you click "Generate", you get three different layout options each time you click.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to generate floorplans and review the best options](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kafCZMHpeRw)

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<summary>Can I generate more than 3 options?</summary>

Yes, you can generate more than once, every new click on the Generate button will create three new options.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to generate floorplans and review the best options](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kafCZMHpeRw)

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<summary>What are the symbols on option cards?</summary>

Symbols visualised in the corners of option cards mark the option that performs the best in some aspect, such as Lowest Cost, Lowest Carbon Footprint, Max Number of Workstations and Highest Area per Employee. Hover over the icon to see what it means.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to generate floorplans and review the best options](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kafCZMHpeRw)

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<summary>Why are stats changing when I hover over the options?</summary>

When you hover over an option, its individual stats are displayed in the stats panel. This way you can compare stats of different options before opening one of them.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to generate floorplans and review the best options](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kafCZMHpeRw)

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## Video Guides

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