Documentation

Welcome to the Editor

Where the magic happens. The Editor is our canvas for effortlessly creating scaled, precise and beautiful floor plans fast. Add your furniture, measure, label, comment and more. Get started with our overview video below...

Editor Overview

Navigation Basics

Interact with the canvas using familiar gestures and controls.

  • Zoom: Use your mouse wheel. Or pinch on trackpads or touch devices
  • Pan: Hold the mouse wheel and move. Or two fingers on touch.

Good to know: VenueCAD is optimised for use on all touch devices, from tablets to phones. Anywhere you have an internet connection, you're good to go.

Features in Depth

For a detailed look at all the key features - check out the core features section in the menu or select below :

Adding ObjectsBrowse the library to add furniture, AV, and equipment to your plan.
Shapes & LabelsDraw a variety of shapes, add lines and text annotations.
Images & IconsUpload images and browse our library of icons.
MeasuringCheck dimensions, distances, and calculate areas.
Smart ArrayInstantly populate spaces with presets, controlling rows, columns, spacing and more.
Layer ManagerOrganise your floor plan as it grows.
Object CounterTrack real-time inventory totals of equipment and objects used. No more counting chairs.
Seating PlansManage guest lists and assign seats at specific tables.
Table NumberingAuto-sequence your table numbering with a single click.
Tips & TricksSpeed up your workflow with top tips and keyboard shortcuts.

Help always at hand

Not sure how to use a particular feature? Keep an eye out for info icons. They'll take you straight to a detailed guide in our docs.

Or hover over an icon for a quick intro and a link to learn more.

Or click the help icon in the lower right corner and if you can't find the help you need, don't hesitate to drop us a message at support@venuecad.com. Speak to a real person. No ai chatbots here.