Introduction
Swyvl allows you to upload site and floor plans to your project, making it easier to organize and visualize spatial data. Whether you're working with a site-wide overview or detailed floor plans of a multi-story building, this guide walks you through the process of adding, configuring, and managing your plans.
Step 1: Select Site or Floor Plan Mode
From the Toolbar, click either Site Plan or Floor Plan to upload your plan.
While they look similar, they work slightly differently:
Site Plans are designed for large, outdoor areas.
They’re automatically tiled for faster loading, especially on mobile.
If you move a Site Plan, it updates in all Projects where it's used.
Best for full-site overviews, event layouts, or outdoor infrastructure.
Floor Plans are used for building interiors.
They’re added to one Project at a time.
Best for showing different levels of a building, like Ground Floor, Level 1, etc.
Step 2: Upload Your Plan
Upload your plan as a PNG or JPEG file.
Tip: If your plan is in PDF format, convert it before uploading. You can use tools like Adobe Acrobat, online converters, or screenshot the relevant section.
Step 3: Configure Your Plan
Once uploaded, configure your plan using the Select Data – Configure screen:
Plan Name: Give your plan a clear and descriptive name (e.g., "Building A, Second Floor").
Drape Over Terrain: (floor plan only) Select this option if you want your plan to conform to the terrain. Note: If this is selected, the height setting will be disabled.
Height Above Ground Level: (floor plan only) Set the height in meters to position the plan correctly, especially for stacking multiple floor plans in a multi-story building.
Step 4: Align and Place Your Plan on the Map
Move, zoom, and adjust the plan using the red circles and tools until the plan is in the correct location.
You can switch between satellite and street base maps using the toggle in the top right corner of the pop out.
Once satisfied with the placement, click Confirm.
Note: You can update the plan’s position later if needed.
Step 5: Navigate and Manage Plans
Toggle Between Plans
A new map navigation option will appear in the bottom-right map tools, allowing you to quickly switch between different site or floor plans.
Use this tool to hide or show plans as needed.
Managing Plans in the Project Data Sidebar
Your uploaded plan will also appear in the Project Data Sidebar, separated into site and floor plans for better organization.
You can drag data onto a floor or site plan, locking the data to that plan, including height and visibility settings.
Step 6: Adjust Plan Settings
To update your plan, open its properties panel, where you can:
Rename the plan
Reposition, resize, and reorient the plan.
Clamp the plan to the ground (if necessary).
Clamp data points to the plan, ensuring consistency in spatial positioning.
With these steps, you can efficiently integrate and manage site and floor plans in Swyvl, improving spatial organization and collaboration within your projects.
Need Help?
For assistance, explore the Swyvl Help Guide, ask our AI Assistant directly within the platform, or contact our support team via the chat widget.