Table Positioning on Floor Plan

Table Positioning on Floor Plan

The visual floor plan helps you manage table layout and provides a clear view of your restaurant's arrangement. This guide explains how to position tables on the floor plan in EquiBillBook.

Understanding Floor Plan

The floor plan feature allows you to:

• Visually arrange tables on your restaurant layout
• See table status at a glance
• Drag and drop tables to reposition them
• View table relationships and spacing
• Manage multi-floor restaurant layouts

Accessing Floor Plan

To access the floor plan:

1. Navigate to Restaurant from the main menu
2. Go to Floor Plan or Table Layout
3. Select the floor you want to view/edit

Positioning Tables

To position a table on the floor plan:

Method 1: Drag and Drop

1. Click and hold on a table
2. Drag it to the desired position
3. Release to place the table
4. The position is automatically saved

Method 2: Manual Coordinates

1. Select the table you want to position
2. Click "Edit Position" or "Set Coordinates"
3. Enter X and Y coordinates
4. Save the position

Table Properties on Floor Plan

You can configure the following for visual representation:

• Table Shape: Select Round, Square, or Rectangle
• Table Size: Set dimensions (width and height)
• Table Color: Assign color based on table type or status
• Table Icon: Choose an icon to represent the table
• Rotation: Rotate table to match actual orientation

Floor Plan Features

The floor plan includes several useful features:

• Zoom In/Out: Adjust view to see details or overview
• Grid View: Enable grid for precise alignment
• Snap to Grid: Automatically align tables to grid
• Table Status Colors: Visual indicators for table status
• Multi-select: Select and move multiple tables at once

Organizing Tables

Tips for organizing your floor plan:

• Group tables by section or area
• Maintain appropriate spacing between tables
• Position tables to match your actual restaurant layout
• Use different colors for different table types
• Label sections clearly

Multi-Floor Management

If your restaurant has multiple floors:

• Create separate floor plans for each level
• Switch between floors using the floor selector
• Maintain consistent table numbering across floors
• View all floors in a combined view (if available)

Best Practices

• Keep floor plan updated to match actual restaurant layout
• Use accurate table sizes for realistic representation
• Maintain proper spacing between tables
• Use color coding for easy status identification
• Regularly review and update table positions
• Document any special layout considerations

Exporting Floor Plan

You can export the floor plan for:

• Printing for staff reference
• Sharing with management
• Documentation purposes
• Backup and reference

Next Steps

After positioning tables on the floor plan, you can:

• Use the visual floor plan for booking management
• Monitor table status in real-time
• Optimize table arrangement based on usage
• Generate floor plan reports