Edit the Map

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The Edit Map editor lets administrators build and customize the layout of a virtual space — place tiles, arrange furniture, configure floors, and set up special zones. Nothing is committed until Save is clicked.

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Open the Editor

To open the map editor:

1. Open the 2gether Portal URL in your browser and log in. The Spaces screen appears.
2. From the Spaces screen, hover over the space to edit.
3. Click the ⋮ icon.
4. Select Edit Map.

The editor opens with the current layout loaded.

Figure 1. Edit Map editor with the current space layout, left toolbar, and right tile panel.

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Follow the Edit Workflow

For large edits, work in this order to avoid placing tiles on the wrong floor or in the wrong layer:

1. Select the correct floor.
2. Place ground tiles first — they form the base layer.
3. Add walls and doors to define room boundaries.
4. Place furniture, electronics, and decor.
5. Configure special tiles if needed.
6. Save and review from inside the space.

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Use the Left Toolbar

The left toolbar contains all tools for navigating, placing, and editing tiles.

Figure 2. Left toolbar with navigation, placement, and editing tools.

Tool	What it does
Hand	Pan around the map without placing tiles.
Select	Select a tile or object already on the map.
Zoom In	Zoom in for precise placement.
Zoom Out	Zoom out to see the full layout.
Eraser	Click a tile to remove it.
Single Tile	Place one tile at a time.
Rectangle	Click and drag to place a rectangular area of tiles at once.
Toggle Special Tiles	Show or hide special tile overlays.
Undo	Revert the last action.
Redo	Restore the last undone action.
Single Erase	Remove one tile without switching tools.
Special Tiles	Switch to special tile placement mode.

tip

Use Rectangle mode for all ground and flooring work — it fills large areas in one drag instead of placing tiles one by one.

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Browse Tiles

Select a category in the right panel, choose a tile, then click or drag on the map to place it.

Figure 3. Right tile panel with furniture and environment categories.

Furniture and Objects

Category	Contents
Desks	Work desks, standing desks
Furniture	Sofas, shelves, cabinets
Electronics	Monitors, TVs, whiteboards
Plants	Indoor plants, trees
Lighting	Lamps, ceiling fixtures
Carpets	Area rugs, floor mats
Decor	Art, signs, accessories

Environment and Ground

Category	Contents
Ground	Base floor tiles and surfaces
Grasslands	Outdoor grass and nature tiles
Village	Paths, structures, exterior elements
Extra	Doors and walls

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Manage Floors

The editor supports up to three independent floors. Select the correct floor before placing tiles — tiles do not carry over between floors.

Use the floor selector in the right panel to switch between First Floor, Second Floor, and Third Floor.

Figure 4. Floor selector for switching between map levels.

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Place Special Tiles

Click Special Tiles in the right panel or in the left toolbar to enter special tile placement mode.

Figure 5. Special tile categories in the editor.

Special Tile	What it does
Private Area	Only participants inside this zone can see and hear each other.
Impassable	Participants cannot walk through this area.
Teleport	Moves a participant to another location in the space when entered.
Label	Places a text label at a specific point on the map.

Coming soon

Special Tiles can be placed in the editor but are not yet fully active in the live space.

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Save Changes

Click Save when done. The updated layout takes effect immediately for anyone entering or refreshing the space.

warning

Changes are not auto-saved. Closing or refreshing the browser before saving discards all unsaved work.

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Save changes often and test the layout from inside the space before sharing it with the team.