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    Uploading a Floor Plan

    Import your building floor plans as the foundation for your CCTV camera layout.

    Supported File Formats

    CCTVplanner supports the following file types for floor plan uploads:

    • PDF files — multi-page PDFs let you select the specific page to use
    • PNG images — raster images at any resolution
    • JPG/JPEG images — standard photo format

    How to Upload

    1

    Open your project in the CCTV Designer

    2

    Click the "Floor Plan" button in the left panel

    3

    Select "Upload Floor Plan" and choose your file

    4

    For PDF files, select the page containing the floor plan

    5

    The floor plan appears on the canvas as a background layer

    Setting the Scale

    Accurate scale is essential for correct field of view calculations and cable length measurements. To set the scale:

    1

    Click the "Set Scale" tool in the toolbar

    2

    Click two points on the floor plan that represent a known distance (e.g., a wall dimension marked on the drawing)

    3

    Enter the real-world distance in meters

    4

    The system calculates the pixels-per-meter ratio automatically

    Working with Multiple Floors

    Premium and Pro plans support multiple floors within a single project. Each floor has its own floor plan and an independent set of cameras, cables, and equipment.

    • Add a new floor with the "+" button in the floor tab bar above the map
    • Each floor can have its own floor plan image or PDF
    • Switch between floors using the floor tabs
    • Cameras and cables are floor-specific — they don't overlap between floors

    Tip: For best results, use high-resolution floor plans with clearly marked dimensions. This makes it easier to set an accurate scale and produce professional-looking PDF exports.

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