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Editing spaces in the layout

In Casambi Pro for Windows, the space shapes can be edited in the layout. Adding or editing spaces or luminaire groups is not possible in the iOS version.

Moving a space

  • Select the space you want to move
  • Press left mouse button down and drag the space to new location.
  • With Ctrl + click you can select multiple spaces
  • Spaces can be moved also with keyboard arrow keys. One key press moves the element 1 unit, Shift + press 10 units.

Resizing a space

  • Select the space you want to resize
  • Move the mouse cursor over space's corner point or side → Mouse cursor changes to two-headed arrow.
  • Drag the corner point or shape side to resize the space.

Editing Spaces

The Edit Shape Tool​

The Edit Shape tool in the Home ribbon can be used to edit space and luminaire group shapes in the layout. To quickly change to the Edit Shape tool, press key E in your keyboard.

Moving a corner point

  • Select the space you want to edit
  • Select the Edit Shape tool
  • Click and drag a corner point

Creating a new corner point

  • Select the space you want to edit
  • Select the Edit Shape tool
  • Click and drag the middle point of a shape

The Edit Shape Tool

Deleting a corner point​

  1. With the Edit Shape tool, click a corner point to select it.
  2. Delete the corner point by
    • Clicking the Delete button in the Home ribbon or
    • Hit the Delete key on your keyboard

The Label Position tool​

Label Position Tool in Casambi Pro

By default, space and group labels are positioned at top left corner of the area.

The label position can be changed by using the Label Position tool which can be accessed either from the Home ribbon or in the space right click context menu.

Label positions can be set only in Casambi Pro for Windows.

Space properties​

Space properties

When a space is selected, its properties are displayed in the Properties pane.

  1. Name of the space
    • Can be edited in both Windows and iOS apps
    • The name is mandatory
  2. Delete button
    • A space can be deleted if it does not contain any paired devices.
  3. Space template
    • Name of the space template if it has been used.
    • The Add button (plus icon) can be used to create a new space template from the current space.
  4. Network where the space is attached to
    • The drop-down selection lists all available networks.
    • Spaces need to be attached to a network before they can contain any real devices.
    • One space can belong to only one network.
    • Network linkage can be changed if the space does not contain any real devices
  5. Luminaire Groups tab
    • Lists all luminaire groups in current space.
    • The Devices column shows the real and estimated numbers of luminaires for each luminaire group.
    • Clicking on a group row selects the group and displays its properties.
  6. Controllers tab
    • Lists all controllers in current space
    • Clicking on a controller row selects the group and displays its properties.
  7. Notes tab
    • A text input field for adding notes to the current space.