Setting Your Preferences

chevron-rightWhere can I find preferences?hashtag

The Preference tab is represented by 3 horizontal lines on the left side of the app.

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chevron-rightHow can I set my own requests?hashtag

All the requests are added in the Preferences tab. This is where it's possible to control the first inputs to generate options.

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chevron-rightWhere can I add rooms to my request?hashtag

In the Preferences panel, it's possible to add Closed Offices, Meeting Rooms and Breakout areas. Once clicked on the label "Closed Offices" it will open a first sub menu where users can add room types, simply clicking on the Plus button.

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chevron-rightWhere can I add my space program/requirements?hashtag

The space program can be added in the Preference tab.

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chevron-rightCan I import my space program/requirements/request?hashtag

You can input your space programme via the Preferences tab. You can also upload a PDF file directly to import your requirements.

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chevron-rightHow do I set maximum occupancy or desk count?hashtag

In the project page, where you can see all the floor cards, click on the three dots in the top right of each card. Click again on Set Max Occupancy. You can set a maximum number of occupants or a maximum number of workstations. The algorithm will generate layouts that respect these limits.

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chevron-rightHow can I set a maximum number of occupants?hashtag

In the project page, where you can see all the floor cards, you can click on the 3 dots on the top right of each card. Once clicked you can click again on Settings. Here you can set parameters such as Max Occupancy.

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chevron-rightHow do I add more workstations?hashtag

To add more Workstations you can add them in the Preferences tab, in the field Number of Workstations.

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chevron-rightCan I add more space typologies with same number of people but different size?hashtag

Yes. You can just add them in the Preferences tab.

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chevron-rightCan I add more spaces to my request?hashtag

Yes. You can just add them in the Preferences tab.

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chevron-rightCan I add spaces not on your list?hashtag

Currently it is not possible to add other spaces that are not in the Preferences list but it is possible to add spaces after generation by editing the floor plan with zone edits.

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chevron-rightCan I add custom zones to my request?hashtag

No. It is not possible to add custom spaces in the Preferences but it's possible to create them while editing the floor plan. Just click on a zone, click on change icon and then select Custom. This will allow you to create a custom zone. You can define its name and add a symbol.

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chevron-rightHow can I set density?hashtag

Yes. It's possible to set density in the Preferences tab. You can change the density in the Open Workspace area, and in each typology of space editing the sqm/sqft per person.

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chevron-rightHow do I adjust sqm/pax?hashtag

It's possible to set different sqm/sqft per person in the Preferences tab. You can change the density in the Open Workspace area, and in each typology of space editing the sqm/sqft per person.

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chevron-rightWhy there are some values already filled for meeting rooms or breakout?hashtag

We aim to help all users to expedite their workflow. Based on the size of the floor plate preferences are prefilled with a request defined in the Company Table.

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chevron-rightHow do I change my input?hashtag

Opening the Preference tab allows you to change the input requests.

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chevron-rightCan I edit my request?hashtag

Yes. You can just add them in the Preferences tab.

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chevron-rightCan I change preferences after generating?hashtag

Yes. You can just add new requests in the Preferences tab and click on Generate again.

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chevron-rightCan I save my preferences somewhere?hashtag

The preferences are saved on the floor plan once clicked on Apply in the Preferences tab.

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chevron-rightCan I copy preferences?hashtag

Yes. It's possible to copy preferences between one floor and another one within the same project. The button is on the top bar of the Preferences tab.

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chevron-rightCan I save my preferences as a template?hashtag

Yes. You can copy and reuse your floorplan criteria across floors and projects using the copy preferences feature. This lets you duplicate your preferred setup (room types, quantities, density targets, desk types) and apply it to other floors or buildings in seconds, maintaining consistency across your portfolio without re-entering settings each time.


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