Using Design Studio to Create Indoor Map Images

This section describes the features and usage of the SOTI Design Studio.

The Interface

The SOTI Design Studio interface consists of the following sections:

  • The SOTI XSight main menu.
  • File operations toolbar–New File, Preview, Recent and Save
  • Objects panel–A library of objects that you can use when creating an indoor floor map.
  • Properties panel–The properties panel displays and allows you to edit the properties of the currently selected object.
  • Editing operations toolbar–Undo, Redo, Copy, Paste, Group Delete
  • Utilities–Toggle Pan/Edit mode, Toggle Feet/Meters, Zoom, More

The SOTI Design Studio interface

Drawing a Wall

Double-click on the canvas where the wall starts. Move the cursor to where the wall ends and left-click.

Drawing Objects

Select an object from the objects panel and drag it to the canvas. Use the properties panel to change the properties of the object.

Using Context Menus

The Object Context Menu

Right-click on an object to open the Object Context Menu. Select from the following actions:
  • Copy
  • Cut
  • Copy and Paste Styles
  • Duplicate
  • Delete
  • Flip (Horizontally and Vertically)
  • Layer (Send to Front, Send Forwards, Send to Back, Send Backwards)
Note: The availability of Object Context Menu actions depends on the type of object selected.
Right-click on an object for context sensitive help

The Canvas Context Menu

Right-click on the canvas to open the Canvas Context Menu. Select from the following actions:
  • Paste
  • Hide Grid
  • Enable/Disable Snap to Grid
  • Show/Hide Dimensions
  • Change Canvas Color
Note: The availability Canvas Context Menu actions depends on the type of object selected.

The Canvas Context menu

If you have World Map mode on, or a Floor Plan image layered underneath, right-click on the canvas to open the Canvas Context Menu and see the related settings. SeeWorld Map Layering for more information
World Map Layer: Edit Map Constraints
  • Settings related to World Map layer: Edit Map Constraints

Floor Plan: Edit Floor Plan

  • Settings related to Floor Plan: Edit Floor Plan Floor Plan Context help

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Select the More icon and then select Keyboard Shortcuts.

Select Keyboard Shortcuts

A scrollable list of keyboard shortcuts displays.

A scrollable of keyboard shortcuts displays

Shortcut Name Key Combination
Edit mode V
Pan mode H
Pan while editing Space
Save file Ctrl + S
Undo Ctrl + Z
Redo Ctrl + Y, Ctrl + Shift + Z
Cut Ctrl + X
Copy Ctrl + C
Paste Ctrl + V
Copy Style Ctrl + Shift + C
Paste Style Ctrl + Shift + V
Duplicate Ctrl + D
Select All Ctrl + A
Group Ctrl + G
Un-Group Ctrl + U
Delete Delete
Exit wall creation Esc
Zoom in Ctrl + +
Zoom out Ctrl + -
Show or hide grid Shift + G
Show or hide rulers Shift + R

File Management

  • Create a new file by selecting the New File icon.
    Create a new file
  • Save a file by selecting the Save icon.
    Save a file
  • Delete a file by selecting the Recent icon and then selecting View All.
    Delete a file

    In the View All panel, hover over the thumbnail image you wish to delete. The Delete icon appears in the upper left corner of the thumbnail image. Select the Delete icon to delete the image.

    Delete a file
  • Open a file in the file library by selecting the Recent icon and then selecting View All.
    Delete a file

    In the View All panel, select the image you wish to open and then select Open.

  • Export or Import a file to and from the local computer by selecting the Save and More icon, and then selecting Import or Export.
    Import or export a file
    Note: You can export images to *.jpg, *.png, *.svg, or *.designstudio formats. You can import files in *.designstudio format.