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Map creation and editing

This guide explains how to create a new floor map and edit or extend it later.

1. Create a new floor map​

Dashboard interface​

Operator Hub → Current Project → Add new map

  1. Click the Add new button next to the Maps section.
  2. In the sidebar, fill in the required fields:
    • Map name
    • Map group (optional) — To create a new group, simply type its name in this field. When you save the map, the new group will be created and the map will appear within it.
    • Select color for the map icon (to help distinguish maps)
    • Select map type:
      layers Indoor
      globe Outdoor
      satellite GNSS
      circle Pipe
  3. Click the Add new map button.
Add new map in Active Project

Linking a robot to the map​

Operator Hub → Current Project → Workspace → Robots → Linking a robot to the map

  1. Open the map by clicking on it.
  2. Select the enabled robot. Enabled robot
  3. Click the Switch to corrent map button. Switch to corrent map

Robot workspace​

Operator Hub → Current Project → Workspace → Robots → Current Robot → Configuration

Click the 'Create new floor' button​

Robot configuration

Operator Hub → Current Project → Workspace → Robots → Current Robot → Configuration → Create new floor

Choose what type of floor​

  • layersaddFloor - Main type of 2D map
  • stairsaddStairs Up/Down - Stairs up/down connecting different maps
  • signal_cellular_4_baraddSlope Up/Down - Slopes up/down connecting different maps
  • globeaddOutdoor - Map overlaid on Google Maps

Create new floor

Operator Hub → Current Project → Workspace → Robots → Current Robot → Configuration → Create new floor → Create Floor

Create floor name​

  • Set a name for the new floor map and save it.
  • Next, the mapping window will open, where you can guide the robot throughout the entire area that needs to be displayed on the map. For more details about the mapping process, see Mapping.

Create Floor

Map workspace​

Operator Hub → Current Project → Workspace → Map

Click the 'Create new floor' button​

2D view

Operator Hub → Current Project → Workspace → Map → Create new floor

Choose what type of floor​

  • layersaddFloor - Main type of 2D map
  • stairsaddStairs Up/Down - Stairs up/down connecting different maps
  • signal_cellular_4_baraddSlope Up/Down - Slopes up/down connecting different maps
  • globeaddOutdoor - Map overlaid on Google Maps

Create new floor

Operator Hub → Current Project → Workspace → Map → Create new floor → Create Floor

Create Floor name​

  • Set a name for the new floor map.
  • Select the robot that will create the map.
  • Create it by clicking the Create button.
  • Next, the mapping window will open, where you can guide the robot throughout the entire area that needs to be displayed on the map. For more details about the mapping process, see Mapping.

Create Floor

2. Build the map in Mapping mode​

Operator Hub → Current Project → Workspace → Robots → Current Robot → Configuration → Mapping/Localization → Mapping

The Mapping mode is used exclusively for creating new floor maps or editing/extending existing maps.

New map Mapping process​

  • Control the robot and create a map while monitoring the map creation process.
  • Drive the robot through the entire area that needs to be captured on the map.
  • To save the map as a draft and continue working, press the Save map button.
  • To finish and save the map, press the Save and finish mapping button.
  • To exit mapping mode without saving, press the Exit mapping without saving button.
  • After completing the map creation, you can manually edit it using the eraser or rotation tool in Edit map.

Robot in Mapping mode

Process of Mapping over an already created map​

  • The process is exactly the same, except you start with an already existing map.
  • It is recommended to accurately align the robot on the map in advance using Set position.
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For the most accurate map creation, it is recommended to drive the robot as close as possible to obstacles and inspect them from all sides. If artifacts appear on the map, you can drive the robot over the same area again.

3. Edit map in Workspace​

Operator Hub → Current Project → Workspace → Map

2D view

Add item on the map​

Map​