What is a Floor Plan in Swyvl?
Floor Plans in Swyvl are used to represent interior levels of a building, such as Ground Floor, Level 1, Level 2, and so on. They’re perfect for multi-story buildings where you want to position and organize spatial data by floor.
Each Floor Plan:
Is added to a single Project
Can be stacked vertically
Has its own visibility toggle
Allows data items to be assigned to it
▶️ Watch the video below for a quick walkthrough
Step 1: Upload Your Floor Plan
From the Toolbar, click Floor Plan.
Upload your floor plan as a PNG or JPEG file.
💡 If your floor plan is in PDF format, convert it first using a screenshot or a tool like Adobe Acrobat or Smallpdf.
Step 2: Configure the Plan
In the Configure screen, you'll be asked to:
Name your plan: e.g., “Level 2 – West Wing”
Set Height Above Ground Level: Use meters to vertically stack your plans in the 3D view
Drape Over Terrain (optional): Only enable this if your floor plan needs to follow terrain shape (e.g. for sloped outdoor areas). Most interior floors should leave this unchecked. Note: If this is selected, the height setting will be disabled.
Step 3: Place the Plan on the Map
You'll now see the Floor Plan overlaid on the map.
Move and rotate it using the red corner handles
Crop, adjust transparency or undo using the tools above the plan
Use the map toggle (top right) to switch between Street and Satellite views
When you're happy with the alignment, click Confirm
🛠 You can reposition or rotate the floor plan later from the Properties Panel if needed.
Step 4: View and Manage Floor Plans
Floor Plans are listed in the Project Data Sidebar, grouped with Site Plans.
You can:
Toggle them on or off using the bottom-right map controls or the visibility icon in the Project Data Sidebar
Stack multiple floor plans by assigning different height values
Lock data items to a specific floor plan (see next section)
Step 5: Assign Data Items to a Floor Plan
To assign data items to a specific floor level:
In the Project Data Sidebar, drag the data item (or an entire folder) into the Floor Plan folder.
Once assigned:
The data item will appear at the correct height
It will be shown or hidden along with the floor plan
You can manage its visibility and position easily
Adjust Height Relative to Floor Plan
Open the Properties Panel for the floor plan
Go to the Placement tab
Use the Height relative to Floor Plan setting to control how high above the plan your data items appear (e.g. 1.5m)
Override Height for Specific Items or Folders
If you need more control:
Open the Properties Panel for the folder or data item (must already be inside the Floor Plan folder)
In the Placement tab, enable Override Height
Set a custom height for that item or folder
This lets you fine-tune the position of individual items, even when they're grouped under the same floor plan.
Step 6: Edit Floor Plan Settings
To make changes after placing your floor plan:
Open the Properties Panel (click the
icon next to the plan in the Sidebar)You can:
Rename the plan
Reposition or rotate it
Adjust height
Adjust the height of its assigned data items
Adjust the opacity
Delete the plan
Tip for Multi-Level Buildings
For multi-story layouts:
Upload one plan per level
Name each level clearly (e.g., Ground, Level 1, Level 2)
Stack them using height values (e.g., 0m, 4m, 8m)
This makes navigation intuitive and keeps your data organized.
🛠 Troubleshooting Floor Plans
Here are a few common issues you might encounter — and how to fix them:
Floor Plan Appears Cut Off or Cropped
Cause: The floor plan is placed too low and is intersecting with the 3D terrain or basemap.
Fix:
Open the Properties Panel for the floor plan
Increase the Height Above Ground Level (try increments of 1–5 meters until the full plan is visible)
Data Points Aren’t Aligned with the Floor Plan
Cause: The data items haven’t been assigned to the floor plan or are using different height settings.
Fix:
Make sure the data items are inside the correct Floor Plan folder
In the Properties Panel, check their height settings and whether Override Height is enabled
Plan Looks Misaligned on the Map
Fix:
Click the settings icon next to the floor plan in the Sidebar
Adjust the position or rotation using the placement tools
Use the basemap toggle to view satellite imagery for more accurate alignment
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.