Getting Started
Welcome to the Band Seating Chart Builder! This tool helps you create and manage seating arrangements for your concert band or ensemble.
Basic Controls
- Click on a chair to select it
- Drag chairs to reposition them
- Shift+Click to select multiple chairs
- Delete/Backspace to remove selected items
- Scroll wheel to zoom in/out
Adding Elements
- Add Row: Click "Add Row" to create a new row of chairs (curved or straight)
- Add Single Chair: Adds one chair to the canvas
- Add Podium: Adds a conductor's podium with music stand
Chair Properties
- Label: Set a custom label (e.g., "Flute 1", "Trumpet 2")
- Fill Color: Choose a color for the chair (useful for sections)
- Seat Scale: Make chairs larger or smaller
- Visible: Toggle chair visibility (hidden chairs won't appear in exports)
- Music Stand: Add/remove a music stand for this chair
Row Settings
- Show Row Letters: Display A, B, C... labels on each row
- Curved/Straight: Choose row shape when adding new rows
View Options
- Flip View: Toggle between audience view and band member view
- Zoom: Adjust the canvas zoom level
Saving & Sharing
- Save: Download your chart as a JSON file
- Load: Open a previously saved chart
- PDF: Export your chart as a printable PDF
- Email: Open your email client with a shareable link
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Delete | Remove selected item(s) |
| Ctrl+S | Save chart |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo (coming soon) |
| Escape | Deselect all |
| Arrow keys | Nudge selected items |