Schematic pane

The Schematic pane shows the table plan in an abstract form that is convenient for browsing. It also optionally shows the layout scoring.

Appearance

Change the Display drop-down list to change the way in which the names of assigned guests are displayed.

Check the show scores check box to show the layout scores.

Mode

drag and drop

Drag one or more guests to a seat or table within in the Schematic pane to re-assign their seat. Hold down the Shift key to also drag all the other members of their group. You can also drag guests from the Guests pane or Groups pane to the Schematic pane.

Note If you drag a guest on to a seat where another guest is already assigned the guests will swap seats.

Drag a table within the Schematic pane to change the order in which it is displayed here and in the Table chart pane.

Edit guest or table properties by double-clicking on them or right clicking/ Ctrl+Click and selecting Properties from the pop-up menu.

Right click or Ctrl+Click on a guest or table to display actions in a pop-up menu.

Double-click on a guest or table to display the Properties window.

Select more than one guest or table by using Shift+Click or Ctrl+Click/ +Click. Use Ctrl+A/ +A to select everything in this pane.

edit

Click on a guest locked column or table name to edit it.

Use the Enter, Tab or Ctrl+arrow keys/ +arrow keys to change row or column. Use the Space or arrow down keys to edit a drop-down list.

Actions

New tables are added are the bottom of the pane. You can change the position of a table in the order by dragging it. Alternative, select the table and use the and buttons at the top of the pane to move the table up or down the order.

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