Device Placement on the Layout Model

Figure 109. Filters

In the above figure, Show Coverage For Devices has the following options:

•On Current Layout

1.Shows devices placed on the current layout

2.Displays coverage only for those devices placed on the current layout

•On Layout Above

1.Shows devices placed on the layout above the current layout

2.Displays coverage only for those devices placed on the layout above the current layout

•On Layout Below

1.Shows devices placed on the layout below the current layout

2.Displays coverage only for those devices placed on the layout below the current layout

7.3.9Calculate/Calibrate Button

RF computation is required whenever you:

•Add, move, or change the properties of an AP or a Sensor

•Change a layout or its properties

•Change the spillage factor, attenuation factor, or the accuracy level

Click <Calculate> to perform RF computations. If RF computation is pending, a comment in red ‘Recalculation Needed’ appears below the Calculate button.

The <Calibrate> button replaces the <Calculate> button when you are on the Calibration tab. Click <Calibrate> to take readings and collect signal strengths at various points on the layout.

7.3.10 Color Palette

This section shows the color palette used in the planning of Device Placement views. Double‐click the Color Index to open the Color dialog box where you can customize the colors.

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