How to Add Shapes to an Event Map

How to Create Your Own Shape or Area

⚡ Quick Answer

• Solution: Use the Draw → Areas tool to create a new custom area or choose a suggested area with a predefined name.

• Time: About 1–2 minutes

• Video: 🎥 How to Create a Shape or Area (1:08)

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When You Need This

Use this when you need to mark out zones, such as a camping area or vendor section, on your map. This helps your team and suppliers easily identify and understand specific parts of the map.

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Steps

Option 1: Use a Suggested Area

1. Click the Draw button – Located on the left or at the bottom of the screen.

2. Select Areas – This will be the first option (in alphabetical order).

3. Choose a suggested area – For example, select Camping.

4. Click and draw – Use your mouse to trace the area on the map.

   • ✅ Benefit: Suggested areas automatically apply a predefined name that appears in your area section.

Option 2: Create a Custom Area

1. Click the Draw button → Areas.

2. Select “Create your own area.”

3. Draw the area on the map.

4. Update the name – Enter a custom name so your team and vendors clearly understand what the area represents.

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Customization Tips

• Change the color

  • Click Change Color.

  • Either:

    • Select from the color picker,

    • Enter a HEX code, or

    • Move your mouse around to pick the right shade.

✅ Success Indicator: Your new area appears on the map with the correct name and color applied.

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🎥 Video Guide

How to Create a Shape or Area – 1:08
https://www.loom.com/share/234d1af3ee3f4db2a794ce1530d3ed53?sid=3ca7fbe6-df2f-4cf8-970f-bf5255d788a2

What the video shows:

• Locating the Draw → Areas option

• Using predefined suggested areas (like Camping)

• Creating a custom area with a custom name

• Changing colors with the picker or HEX code

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❌ If It's Not Working

• Problem: Suggested area name doesn’t appear → Fix: Make sure you selected from the suggested list instead of custom.

• Problem: Can’t change the color → Fix: Confirm you clicked Change Color and the picker/HEX field is open.

• Still stuck? Contact support with details on whether you were creating a suggested or custom area.

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Related

• How to Duplicate a Shape

• How to Rotate a Shape

• How to Return to the Home Dashboard

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Problem Context

This solves: Drawing and defining new zones on your map.
You'll know you need this when: You want to mark areas like camping, vendor stalls, or custom spaces.
Common mistake: Forgetting to rename custom areas, which makes them less clear for teammates or vendors.

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🤖 For AI Support

• Intent: User wants to create a new shape/area on a map.

• Keywords: "draw button," "areas," "create your own area," "suggested area," "change color," "hex code"

• Confidence: Use this when user mentions creating, drawing, or marking areas/zones