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How do I move items between rooms?
Layouts are room-specific. To "move" a setup, recreate the layout in the new room using the Layout Designer.
Help & Knowledge Base
Search our extensive documentation for guides on room views, layouts, inventory, and more.
Getting Started Guide
Follow these 6 essential steps to build a complete event layout.
01
Create Venue Rooms
Go to Admin to add rooms. Define dimensions and give them descriptive names. Each room acts as a container for its own room views and layout variations.
02
Build Inventory
Add your tables, chairs, and equipment types. Define default shapes (Round/Rectangular) and sizes. This inventory is shared across all rooms.
03
Design Room Views
In Room View, draw permanent fixtures like walls, doors, bars, and stages to create the static background.
04
Create Event Layouts
Use the Layout Designer to place furniture. Drag & drop tables, auto-populate chairs, and arrange equipment.
05
Save & Manage
Save unlimited variations for each room. The Saved Layouts library lets you edit, rename, or load them anytime.
06
Print & Export
Generate professional PDF reports directly from the browser. Prints include event details and a clean floor plan.
Admin & Inventory
Room Management
Add rooms to organize your layouts. Room names help you identify different spaces. Note: This app does not work to scale - layouts are visual representations only, not precise measurements. Deleting a room removes all associated layouts.
Inventory Setup
Create a catalog of available items. Set categories (Table, Chair, Equipment) and shapes (Round, Rectangular). The "Size" option (Small/Medium/Large) affects the visual scale on the canvas.
Plan Limits
Your plan determines how many rooms you can manage (Free: 1, Basic: 5, Pro: 15). Saved layouts are automatically managed; if you downgrade, oldest layouts are removed first.
Room View Designer
Select a Room
Choose a room from the dropdown to begin. This loads the canvas and unlocks the toolbar tools. You can start from scratch or edit an existing room view.
Drawing Walls
Use the "Add Wall" tool to define the perimeter. Drag ends to resize. Walls block placement of other items in auto-arrange modes.
Doors & Fixtures
Place Doors, Windows, Bars, Stages, and Stairs. These "Permanent Features" appear on every layout created for this room.
Resizing & Rotating
Click any object to reveal drag handles. Drag corners to resize. Use the rotation handle or right-click context menu to rotate 45°.
Grid & Snap
Toggle Grid and Snap buttons to align objects precisely. Grid lines help with spacing, and Snap locks objects to intersection points.
Saving Room Views
Click "Save Room View" to preserve your work. Room views are linked to the specific room and load automatically in the Layout Designer.
Layout Designer
Select & Unlock
Pick a room to unlock the toolbar. Rooms with room views instantly load their walls and fixtures as a background layer.
Event Details
Set the event name, guest count, and schedule. The "Teardown" time helps flag scheduling conflicts before you save.
Table Generator
Auto-populate the room based on guest count. Or use Manual Mode to place specific table quantities. Drag, rotate, and arrange tables freely.
Ceremony Seating
Create wedding-style seating arrangements with rows of chairs. Configure number of people, seats per row, and optionally enable a center aisle with adjustable width. Chairs fill front-to-back, center-outward. Use the +/- buttons on the seating group to add or remove chairs after placement.
Adding Notes
Click "Add Notes" to place text labels on your layout. Notes are useful for marking areas like "Dance Floor," "DJ Booth," or special instructions. Click a note to edit its text, drag to reposition, or delete it using the X button.
Custom Equipment
Click "Add Equipment" → "Custom" tab to add items not in your inventory (bounce houses, rental items, etc.). Choose circle or square shapes. Custom equipment can be resized and rotated after placement by clicking on them to reveal handles.
Toolbar Actions
Use the top toolbar to Add Tables, Equipment, Notes, or Clear Layout. Quick actions allow for rapid design iteration.
Saved Layouts & Editing
Edit Mode
Select a saved layout to load it. You can modify event details (Date, Time) in the sidebar and add new items using the toolbar.
Right-Click Context Menu
Right-click any table or equipment to see options:
• Rotate 45° : Precise rotation.
• Duplicate : Instantly copy the item.
• Delete: Remove the item.
Seating Group Controls
Hover over seating groups to see floating controls:
• + / -: Add or remove chairs dynamically.
• Rotate: Spin the whole group.
• Delete: Remove the group.
Smart Boundaries
Items are constrained to the canvas. If you drag near an edge, the delete "X" button automatically jumps to a visible corner so you never lose control.
Saving Changes
Click "Save Changes" to overwrite the current layout with your modifications. Use "Save As New" (in Layout Designer) if you want a separate copy.
Printing
Click "Print" or Ctrl+P. The system automatically hides all UI controls (delete buttons, menus, toolbars) for a clean, professional client-ready PDF.
Account & Billing
Reset Password
Forgot your password? Go to the login page and click "Reset password." Enter your email and we'll send a link to create a new password.
Free Trial
New accounts start with a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. When the trial ends, you'll need to choose a plan to continue using JR Layout. Your data is preserved.
Upgrading Plans
Go to Plans to see your current usage and available plans. Click "Upgrade" on any plan to increase your room, layout, and inventory limits.
Manage Billing
On the Plans page, click "Manage Billing" to update your payment method, view invoices, or cancel your subscription. Changes take effect at your next billing cycle.
Contact Support
Need help? Click the "Need Help? Contact Support" button at the bottom of any page, or submit a ticket at the bottom of this page. Fill out the form and we'll respond as soon as possible.
Glossary & Concepts
Blueprint vs. Layout
Blueprint: The static shell of a room (walls, doors, bars). Create this once per room.
Layout: An event-specific arrangement of furniture (tables, chairs) placed *inside* a Blueprint. You can have many Layouts for one Blueprint.
Inventory vs. Placed Items
Inventory: Your master catalog of available equipment.
Placed Items: The actual tables/chairs on a layout. Changing Inventory settings (like size) affects *new* items, not ones already placed.
Data Sync
Your data lives in the cloud (Firebase) but caches locally for speed. If you switch devices, ensure you are connected to the internet so changes can sync up.
Pro Tips & Technical Support
Workflow Efficiency
Finalize Blueprints First: Finish your walls and doors before creating event layouts. Moving a wall later doesn't automatically shift tables in saved layouts.
Quick Alignment
Use the Table Generator with "Manual Mode" to instantly place a grid of tables, then delete the ones you don't need. This is faster than dragging them one by one.
Connectivity
If layouts aren't saving, check your internet connection. The app requires a connection to write to the database. Refresh the page if you see "Offline" errors.
Browser Support
For the best experience with the canvas design tools, use a modern desktop browser like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Mobile devices are supported for viewing but editing is easier on a larger screen.
Keyboard Shortcuts
General
- Delete Remove selected object
- Esc Cancel / Close menu
- Ctrl + P Print View
Layout Designer
- Right-Click Context Menu
- Ctrl + Drag to Duplicate
- Shift + Drag Constrain
Saved Layouts
- Enter Confirm Action
- Hover Show Controls
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I drag items outside the grid?
Canvas boundaries prevent items from being lost. If you need more space, increase the Room dimensions in Admin.
How do I customize table sizes?
Go to Admin > Inventory. Changing the default size/shape there applies to all new items placed.
My printout has extra buttons?
Use the built-in Print button. It engages a special "print mode" that hides delete buttons ("X") and menus.
What happens if I downgrade my plan?
If you exceed the new room limit, you won't lose data immediately, but you cannot add new rooms until you are under the limit. Excess saved layouts are removed starting with the oldest.
How do I reset my password?
Go to the login page and click "Reset password." Enter your email and check your inbox for a reset link.
What happens when my trial ends?
After 7 days, you'll need to choose a paid plan to continue. Your rooms, layouts, and inventory are preserved—you just can't access them until you subscribe.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Go to Plans → Manage Billing to cancel. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.
How do I contact support?
Click the "Need Help? Contact Support" button at the bottom of any page, or submit a ticket at the bottom of this page.
How do I add notes to my layout?
In the Layout Designer, click "Add Notes" in the toolbar. Click on the canvas to place a note, then type your text. Drag to reposition.
What is ceremony seating?
Ceremony seating creates rows of chairs for weddings or events. Set the number of guests, seats per row, and optionally add a center aisle. Chairs arrange automatically front-to-back.