How to Create a Seating Chart

James Zuluaga

Created Mar 18, 2023

How to Create a Seating Chart

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Reserved Seating Events within SimpleTix allow you to create your own seating chart. This option appears after you've filled in your event details and ticket categories.

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If you already have an existing seating chart or floor plan and you'd prefer to draw over it, CLICK HERE.

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Start creating your seating chart by placing a stage or main focal point for your venue.

Click on the Rectangle tool as shown below. Choose the shape most applicable for your venue and click on it.

Start creating your seating chart by placing a stage or main focal point for your venue.
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Move your cursor over the canvas. Click and drag the shape to your desired size.

Move your cursor over the canvas. Click and drag the shape to your desired size.
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Click on Text Tool to label your shape.

Click on Text Tool to label your shape.
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Click on the shape then type your label, in this case, the rectangle will represent the stage.

Click on the shape then type your label, in this case, the rectangle will represent the stage.
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Click on STAGE

Click on STAGE
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Click on Select tool

This lets you select and move items within the canvas.

Click on Select tool
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Click on the rectangle to view the shape properties on the right panel.You can resize, rotate or change the color.

Click on the rectangle to view the shape properties on the right panel. You can resize, rotate or change the color.
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Click on STAGE

Click on STAGE
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Time to add a Focal Point. This will represent the prime location for the venue.

Click the Focal Point Tool, then set it to an appropriate spot in your venue.

Time to add a Focal Point. This will represent the prime location for the venue.
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In this case, we'll set it on the rectangular stage.

In this case, we'll set it on the rectangular stage.
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Now, click on the Row Tool.

This lets you draw your seating arrangement easily.

It can be set as a single row, multiple rows or a segmented row.

Now, click on the Row Tool.
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If your venue uses a Table setting, choose the Table Tool instead.

You can set it as a round table or a rectangular one.

Similar to rows, you can freely set the seating capacity.

If your venue uses a Table setting, choose the Table Tool instead.
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After choosing the Row Tool, click on the canvas then move your mouse till the rows match your row capacity. Click again to set the number of rows.If you're using the multiple-row tool, move your mouse further to automatically add adjacent rows.

After choosing the Row Tool, click on the canvas then move your mouse till the rows match your row capacity. Click again to set the number of rows. If you're using the multiple-row tool, move your mouse further to automatically add adjacent rows.
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After placing the seats, you can adjust the spacing and seating style on the right panel.

After placing the seats, you can adjust the spacing and seating style on the right panel.
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Click on the Select Tool.

Click on the Select Tool.
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Highlight all the seats you just placed that belong to the same category.

Highlight all the seats you just placed that belong to the same category.
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On the right panel, choose the corresponding ticket category for the set of seats.

On the right panel, choose the corresponding ticket category for the set of seats.
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If needed, specify a curve.

If needed, specify a curve.
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This gives the seats a slightly curved form to match a standard venue layout.

This gives the seats a slightly curved form to match a standard venue layout.
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Set a Label for the seat section.This will correspond to the seat category and location.

Set a Label for the seat section. This will correspond to the seat category and location.
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Choose a label for your rows.

If your seat numbers are styled in letter-number form (A1, B27, E12, etc..) choose ABC.
If they're styled in number-letter form (1A, 16B, 39F, etc..) choose 123 instead.

Choose a label for your rows.
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Set the starting letter or number for the set of selected seats.

Set the starting letter or number for the set of selected seats.
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Choose your seating label.Match it to the seating labels within your venue as discussed above.

Choose your seating label. Match it to the seating labels within your venue as discussed above.
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You should now see the color matching the seat category as well as clear labels for your rows and seat numbers

You should now see the color matching the seat category as well as clear labels for your rows and seat numbers
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Repeat the steps above till you have all seating categories created.

Repeat the steps above till you have all seating categories created.
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Check the right panel to make sure all properties within your seating chart are configured properly.

Check the right panel to make sure all properties within your seating chart are configured properly.
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On the top left corner, click Publish to finalize your seating chart.

On the top left corner, click Publish to finalize your seating chart.
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Scroll down to the bottom right and click on Create My Event.

Scroll down to the bottom right and click on Create My Event.
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Great job! Your personalized seating chart is now ready.

Well done!
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