Using Custom Tables

Video Tip - Go to the 7:21 mark of the video to view information on adding custom tables to Floorplans and manipulating them.

If you cannot find the correct dimensions of a round, rectangular or square table in our standard element library, you can create your own custom-sized table and even save it in your Favorites library so you can easily select and use it for future event floor plans.

NOTE: If you need to create a custom element that is not a table, you should use the Shapes element library to create a custom item based on a shape. See the Using Shapes in Foor Plans and Creating Custom Items article.

To Add a Custom Round Table:

1. Click on the "Floorplans" tool button on the Event Dashboard - OR - use the Quick Launch or Switch Event tool to select the appropriate Event and the "Floorplans" tool.
2. Find the appropriate Floorplan to which you want to add elements and click on it.
3. On the Floorplan Dashboard, select the "Library" tab in the left column and click on the "Tables & Seating" icon .
4. Click-and-hold on the "Custom Round Table" element and drag it to where you want to place it on the Floorplan canvas (you can always move/adjust it later).
5. A form will appear that lets you edit:
   • Color
   • Label
   • Table number
   • Ability to add multiple tables - see how to add custom round tables in a grid or staggered pattern
   • Clear area diameter (clear space around the table)
   • Table diameter
   • Number of chairs (cocktail tables do not have a chair option)
   • Chair type
   • Seating style (evenly spaced or cabaret 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4)
6. Click "Save" when you are finished. You will be taken back to the Floorplan Dashboard where you can view and adjust the position of the table by dragging-and-dropping it.

For how to edit/arrange custom round tables, see the Using Round Tables article.

To Add a Custom Banquet/Rectangular Table:

1. Click on the "Floorplans" tool button on the Event Dashboard - OR - use the Quick Launch or Switch Event tool to select the appropriate Event and the "Floorplans" tool.
2. Find the appropriate Floorplan to which you want to add elements and click on it.
3. On the Floorplan Dashboard, select the "Library" tab in the left column and click on the "Tables & Seating" icon .
4. Click-and-hold on the "Custom Rectangular Table" element and drag it to where you want to place it on the Floorplan canvas (you can always move/adjust it later).
5. A form will appear that lets you edit:
   • Color
   • Label
   • Table number
   • Ability to add multiple tables - see how to add custom rectangular tables in a grid or end-to-end pattern
   • Clear area width (clear space on the shorter dimension of the table, top to bottom)
   • Clear area length (clear space on the longer dimension of the table, left to right)
   • Table width (shorter dimension of the table, top to bottom)
   • Table length (longer dimension of the table, left to right)
   • Chair type
   • Number of chairs on each side of the table (top, bottom, right end and left end)
6. Click "Save" when you are finished. You will be taken back to the Floorplan Dashboard where you can view and adjust the position of the table by dragging-and-dropping it.

For how to edit/arrange custom rectangular tables, see the Using Rectangular Tables article.

To Add a Custom Square Table:

1. Click on the "Floorplans" tool button on the Event Dashboard - OR - use the Quick Launch or Switch Event tool to select the appropriate Event and the "Floorplans" tool.
2. Find the appropriate Floorplan to which you want to add elements and click on it.
3. On the Floorplan Dashboard, select the "Library" tab in the left column and click on the "Tables & Seating" icon .
4. Click-and-hold on the "Custom Square Table" element and drag it to where you want to place it on the Floorplan canvas (you can always move/adjust it later).
5. A form will appear that lets you edit:
   • Color
   • Label
   • Table number
   • Ability to add multiple tables - see how to add custom square tables in a grid or staggered pattern
   • Clear area diameter (since squares have equal sides, the measurement you enter will be the same top-to-bottom as left-to-right)
   • Table width (since squares have equal sides, this measurement you enter will apply to each side)
   • Chair type
   • Number of chairs on each side of the table (top, bottom, right and left)
6. Click "Save" when you are finished. You will be taken back to the Floorplan Dashboard where you can view and adjust the position of the table by dragging-and-dropping it.

For how to edit/arrange custom square tables, see the Using Square Tables article.