This article explains basic navigation in the Facility Information Module of SIMS. See the SIMS User Guide for other instructional SIMS articles.
There are 4 key areas surrounding the drawing viewer in the Facility Information module including the following:
Please note that, when a user logs in for the first time, the panels are all collapsed. There is a small red shaded rectangle with a red arrow inside on the side and bottom borders of the page. Click on those to expand the respective panel.
1. Navigation Pane
The vertical pane on the left side of the screen is the navigation pane. If the pane is not expanded, click on the red shaded arrow near the middle of the vertical side to expand the pane.
a. Use navigation tree to find the building floor you’d like to view. Click on the +/- icons to expand and collapse, respectively. Click on the words “Space Plan” on the floor you’re interested in to view the plan.
b. Use the search tab to find the floor you’d like to view. In the search field, type in a portion of the name of the building you’re interested in, preferably distinctive, then click the search icon or hit enter on your keyboard. Click on the words “Space Plan” on the floor you’re interested in to view the plan.
2. Data Grid Pane
The horizontal pane at the bottom of the screen is the data grid. If the pane is not expanded, click on the red shaded arrow near the middle of the bottom to expand the pane. Use this pane as you would the space module space tab as outlined in Navigating the Space Module in SIMS. Keep in mind that the list in the Data Grid Pane is limited to the spaces shown in the selected drawing.
3. Information Pane
The vertical pane on the right side of the screen is the information pane. If the pane is not expanded, click on the red shaded arrow near the middle of the vertical side to expand the pane.
a. Information Tab – When a room is selected on the plan, the information tab will display in the pane about the selected room. If multiple rooms are selected, shared information and combined square footage will be visible.
b. Layers – Used to hide layers showing in the floor plan, such as casework or room numbers.
c. Themes – Used to color code drawings on select data attributes associated with spaces, such as room type or cost center.
4. Drawing Menu
The Drawing Menu is a group of icons located above the upper left corner of the drawing viewer.
a. File Options – Used to download views, such as using Get Reports to print building floor plans with themes.
b. Work Space – An alternative way to expand and collapse the Navigation, Data, and Information Panes.
c. Drawing Tools – Used to switch between pointer actions, such as zoom, pan, and select.
d. Labels – Used to add labels overlayed on floor plans.
