Jul - Oct 2020

Take a look at the new features we've released from July to October 2020.

October 26, 2020

Easily find values in single-select and multi-select fields

During data entry, type into a single-select or multi-select field as you normally would. SpaceRunner will filter values matching what you have entered. 

Configure formatting rules for fields

You can now use formatting rules for single-line text, single-select, multi-select, and boolean fields.

October 5, 2020

Calculate the area of a boundary using calculated fields 

You can now use calculated fields to perform area-based calculations for a boundary. To configure a calculated field for any of your boundaries, please contact the Xyicon Support Team.

Run user-defined reports

Now you can define and run your own reports for the Catalog and Xyicon modules.

Redraw boundaries in the Space Editor

Erase and redraw a boundary in the Space Editor with ease. Click the Redraw button ( ) while in edit mode to clear the boundary and draw it again.

New indicator to show links on xyicons

You can now easily see if a xyicon has links to other xyicons via the Links indicator ( ) located at the bottom right corner of a linked xyicon. Click on the indicator to display the links on the Space Editor.

Unlink linked xyicons

Linked xyicons can now be unlinked and applied to both direct links and embedded xyicons.

• To remove a link between two xyicons, click the Links indicator ( ) on the xyicon and click the Unlink button ( ).
• To remove an embedded xyicon, click the Has Embeds indicator ( ) on the xyicon, and then from the Embedded Xyicons popup, drag the xyicon you want to detach onto your space.

Change the scale of a space from within the Space Editor

You can change the scale of an existing space from the Space Editor. To do so, select Settings ( ) from the Navigator Bar located at the bottom right of the Space Editor, click the Set Scale button ( ), and enter the new measurements. 

September 14, 2020

Bulk edits are now possible on all modules

Select multiple objects such as multiple xyicons or boundaries and edit the fields' values displayed on the Details tab.

Cut, copy, and stamp xyicons, boundaries, and markups 

Easily create new xyicons, boundaries, and markups in the Space Editor using the Cut, Copy, and Stamp commands. You can access the commands in one of the following ways:

• Click the More Options button ( ) on the Action Bar of the selected objects
• Right-click the selected objects
• Or use the following shortcut keys: CTRL + X (cut), CTRL + C (copy), CTRL + S (stamp/duplicate), and CTRL + V (paste)

New Space Editor toolbar item - Unplotted Xyicons

Un-plot xyicons and store them for later use in the Unplotted Xyicons panel. To un-plot, select your xyicon and click the Unplot button ( ) on the Action Bar. When you are ready to use the xyicon again, open the Uplotted Xyicons panel ( ) from the Space Editor Toolbar and drag and drop it onto your space. You can reuse unplotted xyicons across different spaces, meaning you can un-plot a xyicon in one space and use it in a completely different one.

September 7, 2020

Documents connected to catalog items are also displayed on xyicons

All documents attached to a catalog item are copied over to the xyicons created from that catalog item. Every time you update the catalog item document, the changes are automatically reflected on the xyicons.

August 31, 2020

Introducing Portfolio Wide Search

Search for all kinds of objects using the Portfolio Wide Search option ( ) located on the SpaceRunner Header. Click on the search icon and type in your search term to see results.

August 24, 2020

Use calculated fields on xyicons

To configure calculated fields for any of your xyicons, please contact the Xyicon Support Team.

Copy objects to and from the Space Editor

Quickly transfer data between the Space Editor and your spreadsheet of choice.

• Copy objects from Space Editor - To copy objects from the Space Editor, select all the objects, click More Options ( ) on the Action Bar, and click Copy. Next, open a spreadsheet application of your choice (MS Excel, Google Sheets) and paste.
• Copy objects to Space Editor - To copy objects to the Space Editor, select and copy the spreadsheet data (including the header row), navigate over to the Space Editor, right-click anywhere on the space, and click Paste.

July 2020

Define a Ports Template for catalog items

Set up a ports template for your catalog items to support a detailed level of linking between xyicons. Port templates allow the relationships to be further defined and labeled on an individual xyicon basis. Ports can be used to label cabling outlets and connect equipment to them, define mapped printer relationships between computers and printers, or plan irrigation sprinkler and valve systems.

Basic and Advanced Filters for all modules

The Filters tab ( ) has been updated to include both basic and advanced filtering and is available in all modules (except Reports). Navigate to a module of your choice and click the Filters tab ( ) on the Side Panel to access this feature.

Portfolio module replaces Projects in SpaceRunner version 4

Projects are now classified as Portfolios in SpaceRunner. A portfolio is a collection of spaces, boundaries, xyicons, and markups. Read the following articles to learn how to

• Create a portfolio 
• Edit a portfolio's details 
• Delete a portfolio

Change your password from within SpaceRunner

To change your password, follow the steps outlined in this article.

Create, edit and delete spaces

You can create, edit, and delete spaces in both the Card ( ) and Table ( ) layouts under SPACES.

Introducing Space Versions!

Spaces now support version control, where you can replace your existing space with a new version or revision. With space versions, you can track and audit changes that occur within your space. 

View your space in the Space Editor (formerly Space Viewer)

See the spaces you created in the Space Editor. Double-click the space tile in the Space module to open it in the Space Editor.

Space Editor - Added new functions to the Catalog panel

Create, edit, clone, and delete catalog items in the Catalog Panel ( ) without going to the Catalog module.

Export your space as a PDF file from the Space Editor

Export your space and all its xyicons, boundaries, and markups as a pdf file. To export, click the Export button ( ) on the Space Editor's View Bar and select Export to PDF.

Xyicon Class renamed to Xyicon Types in SpaceRunner version 4

In addition to the renaming, SpaceRunner now supports Types for all modules: Portfolio, Space, Catalog, Xyicon, and Boundary.

Add xyicons to your space

Add xyicons to your space by opening the Catalog Panel ( ) from the Space Editor Toolbar and dragging and dropping xyicons onto the space. Read the following articles to learn how to 

• Edit a xyicon to update its details. You can also edit details in the XYICONS module
• Move a xyicon around the space 
• Rotate a xyicon to the desired direction
• And delete a xyicon

Add boundaries to your space

Use boundaries to define and differentiate the various areas on your space. Read the following articles to learn how to

• Add, update, and delete a boundary 
• Resize, move, and rotate a boundary

Create links between objects

We have added four types of links.

• Boundary to boundary - Place one boundary inside another to create a link between boundaries
• Boundary to xyicon - Place a xyicon inside a boundary to create a link between a boundary and a xyicon
• Xyicon to xyicon - Use the Create Link button ( ) on the Action Bar to create links between xyicons
• Xyicon to xyicon port - Use the Create Link button ( ) on the Action Bar to create links between xyicons and xyicon ports
• Embedded xyicon (Hidden xyicons in Ver 3) - Use this type of link to organize peripheral and utility equipment around a primary object. For example, you can embed peripheral items such as a keyboard and mouse inside a computer xyicon. To create embedded xyicons, drag and drop one or more xyicons inside another.

Space Editor - Layers and Captions 

You can now apply layers and captions to the objects on your space in the Space Editor.

• Using the Layers Panel ( ) located on the View Bar, you can control the visibility of xyicons, boundaries, and markups by turning the respective layers on and off 
• The Captions Panel ( ) also located on the View Bar, lets you set up captions to display important information relevant to the objects

3D Tilt 

View your entire space along with its related xyicons and boundaries in 3D. Hold down the Shift key, click on your space, and tilt it to see all the content in 3D.

Markups to annotate spaces

Use the cloud, shapes, lines, and freehand markups to annotate your space. More markups are on the way!

Subscriber Feed 

Support subscriber feed messages for the following SpaceRunner event types: Xyicon Create, Xyicon Update, and Xyicon Delete.

Create views for different workflows

By default, a module displays all records or objects. The Views feature in SpaceRunner allows you to customize how you see and interpret the selected module's records. 

When creating a view, you can pick the columns you want to see and define the criteria to choose the records that are relevant to your workflow. Once you have your view set up, access them easily using the View Bar. You can also share views with your team members for better collaboration and pin frequently used views (that are shared with a User Group) under each module in the Main Navigator. NOTE: Views are currently not available for the Space Editor.