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Groups (Buildings) & Layers (Floors)

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This page explains Groups & Layers in MapBoot and how they structure your maps for multi‑building, multi‑floor venues.

Overview

  • A map can contain one or more Groups; in most projects, each Group represents a building.
  • Each Group (building) contains one or more Layers, where each Layer corresponds to a floor.
  • Groups can also represent non‑building transition areas (e.g., Outside) used to connect buildings.

Terminology

  • Group — a top‑level entity inside a map. Typically a building, but can also be a transition area (Outside, Courtyard, Plaza).
  • Layer — a child of a Group; each Layer represents a floor of that building (or a logical layer of a transition area).

Structure

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Map
└── Group A (Building)
    ├── Layer 1 (First Floor)
    └── Layer 2 (Second Floor)
└── Group B (Building)
    ├── Layer 1 (First Floor)
    └── Layer 2 (Second Floor)
└── Group: Outside (Transition)
    └── Layer(s) for paths/courtyards/plazas
  • Groups have names. Use clear labels (e.g., “Main Library”, “Science Building”, “North Annex”).
  • Layers are floors. Add floors up to your plan’s limits.

Best Practices

  • Create one Group per building; name it clearly.
  • Keep each floor as its own Layer under that Group.
  • Add a dedicated Outside (Transition) Group for inter‑building paths.

Questions about structuring your site? Email contact@mapboot.com.