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Navigation (Navigation)

Overview

The Navigation module is used to configure and manage maps, products, kiosks, facilities, tracks, shapes, and connectors required for navigation.

It allows existing products and kiosks to be placed on a map and provides the required navigation structure between different locations.

The Navigation module contains the following sections:

  • Map - Used for add particular map.
  • Product - Used for mapping products in map.
  • Kiosk - Used for mapping kiosk in map.
  • Connector - Used to connect by using Escalators, Pillars etc.
  • Facility - Used for add facilites like washroom etc
  • Track - used to add track from one place to another.
  • Shape - Used to Add Shape for 3d Navigation.
  • Config - Used for Global Settings

Product

The Product section is used to map existing products onto the selected map.

Products must already be created in the system before they can be mapped.

Purpose

Product Mapping is used to display products at their respective locations on the map.

For example:

Existing Product
      ↓
Select Map
      ↓
Select Shape / Map Point
      ↓
Submit
      ↓
Product displayed on Map

Navigation Path

Modules -> Navigation → Product

Product Mapping Process:

  1. Open the Navigation module.
  2. Select the Product tab.
  3. Select the required product from the product list.
  4. Select the required Map.
  5. Select the required Shape, if applicable.
  6. Select or define the required Map Point.
  7. Verify the mapping details.
  8. Click Submit.
Note: Product Mapping does not create a new product. It maps an already-created product to a location on the selected map.

Kiosk

The Kiosk section works similarly to Product Mapping.

The difference is that instead of mapping a product, an existing Kiosk is mapped to the selected map.

Purpose

Kiosk Mapping is used to display the kiosk at its appropriate location on the navigation map.

Navigation Path

Navigation → Kiosk
Kiosk Mapping Process
  1. Open the Navigation module.
  2. Select the Kiosk tab.
  3. Select the required kiosk.
  4. Select the required Map.
  5. Select the required Map Point.
  6. Select the appropriate Shape, if applicable.
  7. Verify the mapping details.
  8. Save/Update the map

The kiosk will then be associated with the selected location on the map.

Connector

The Connector section is used to connect different navigation locations and entities.

Connectors can be used when navigation needs to move from one location to another through a specific facility or route.

Navigation Path

Navigation → Connector

Available Connector Types The Connector section can contain connector types such as:

  • Pillar
  • Elevator (Lift)
  • Escalator
  • Ramp
  • Staircase
  • Emergency Staircase
  • Gate

Purpose

Connectors can represent real-world connections between different locations.

For example:

Location A
    ↓
Elevator
    ↓
Location B

Facility

The Facility section is used to create and manage facilities that are available on the map.

Facilities can represent different physical facilities or areas that users may need to navigate to.

The Facility configuration is performed in two stages:

  • Add Facility Type
  • Add Facility

Navigation Path

Navigation → Facility

Add Facility Type

Before creating a facility, the required Facility Type must be created.

Process:

  1. Open the Facility
  2. Click Add Facility Type.
  3. Enter the required Type.
  4. Enable Published if the facility type should be published.
  5. Upload the Facility Logo, if required.

Example

Type: Stairs
Published: Enabled
Facility Logo: Uploaded

After submission, the facility type will be available for creating facilities.

Add Facility

Once the Facility Type has been created, a facility can be added.

Process

  • Open the Facility tab.
  • Click Add Facility.
  • Select the required Type.
  • Enter the Name of the facility.
  • Select the required Map.
  • Define the Map Point.
  • Select the required Shape, if applicable.
  • Enable Published if required.
  • Click Submit.
Facility Structure
Facility Type
      ↓
Facility
      ↓
Map
      ↓
Map Point / Shape

Example

Type: Stairs
Name: Stairs
Map: Akshit-Map 1
Map Point: X,Y
Shape: Selected Shape

Important: 
The Facility Type should be created before adding a Facility.

Track Configuration

The Track section is used to create navigation paths between two points on a map. It is an important part of configuring navigation in VirtuKiosk.

Navigation Path:

Modules → Navigation → Track

Add Points Before Creating a Track

Before creating a track, you must first add the required points to the map.

Navigate to the Map Layout section, where the following options are available:

Add Point: Adds a new point to the map.
Move Point: Moves an existing point to another location.
Delete Point: Removes an existing point from the map.
Add / Delete Track: Allows you to create or delete a track between points.

Steps to Add Points

Go to the Track section in navigation modules. Select Add Point. Click on the required locations on the map to create points. Repeat the process until all required points have been added. Verify that the points are positioned correctly.

Important: Add the required points before proceeding with track creation.
Create a Track

After adding the required points, create a track by defining its Start Point and End Point.

Steps to Create a Track

Navigate to the Map Layout section. Select Add / Delete Track. Select the required Start Point. Select a different End Point. Verify the selected points. Click Submit to save the track. 9.3 Track Information

The Track section displays the following information:

Field Description Map Name The name of the map associated with the track. Start Point The coordinates of the point where the track begins. End Point The coordinates of the point where the track ends. 9.4 Track Validation

The Start Point and End Point must be different. The system does not allow a track to be submitted when both points have the same coordinates.

If both points are identical, the following validation message is displayed:

Start and End Point must be different Validation Checklist Ensure that the Start Point is selected correctly. Ensure that the End Point is different from the Start Point. Verify that both points belong to the intended map. Confirm that the track is saved successfully. 9.5 Verify the Track

After creating the track, verify the following:

The track is associated with the correct map. The Start Point and End Point are correct. The selected points are different. The track configuration is saved successfully. The navigation path behaves as expected.

Important: Always add the required points before creating a track. Correctly defining the Start Point and End Point helps ensure that the navigation path is configured properly.

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