Scope Zones
Learn how to draw, use, and edit Scope Zones in Hamina Network Planner.
Scope Zones
In Hamina, Scope Zones are used to define where Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Private Cellular coverage is desired on the map. Using Scope Zones, you can mark which areas are within the scope of the project, and what is beyond the scope of the project.
There are two types of Scope Zone in Hamina:
In Scope Zones, which defines what parts of the map where network coverage is desired, required, or is otherwise in the scope of the project. This usually includes building interiors, specific suites in multi-tenet buildings, or anywhere that business operations require wireless coverage. In Scope Zones typically encompass an entire building, a significant section of a building, or in the case of an outdoor design, an entire campus area. Any areas outside of the In Scope Zone(s) are automatically considered out of scope.
Out of Scope Zones, which define what parts of the map where coverage is not desired or required. This could be areas where installing access points is cost prohibitive, such as elevators or stairwells. It could also be places where coverage is simply not needed, such as janitorial closets. Typically, Out of Scope Zones are only used inside of In Scope Zones.
Drawing Scope Zones
We recommend beginning by drawing In Scope Zones, which typically encompass large areas such as:
The entire perimeter of a single-tenant building (which would automatically exclude the parking lot)
An entire suite in a multi-tenant building (which would automatically exclude other suites in the building)
An entire shipping yard, university campus, or downtown area
Drawing a large Scope Zone around a building will automatically create an In Scope Zone.
Next, we recommend drawing Out of Scope Zones inside the In Scope Zone to mark what parts of the map coverage is not desired or required. This typically includes elevator shafts, stairwells, and storage closets.
Drawing a small Scope Zone inside a large In Scope Zone will automatically create an Out of Scope Zone.
Drawing Rectangular Scope Zones
To draw a rectangular scope zone:
Select the In/Out of Scope Zone tool in the toolbar.
With the left mouse button, click and drag diagonally across the map to create a rectangle.
Release the mouse button.
A rectangular Scope Zone and Scope Zone Toolbar will appear.
With the Scope Zone Toolbar, you can manually switch between In Scope and Out of Scope Zones.
Drawing Free-Form Scope Zones
Drawing free-form scope zones allow you to create arbitrary shapes (which is especially useful for drawing the perimeter of a building). Free-form scope zones draw very similarly to walls in Hamina.
To draw a free-form scope zone:
Select the In/Out of Scope Zone tool in the toolbar.
Left-click on the map to place the first point
Left-click elsewhere on the map to place subsequent points
After placing the final point, right-click to stop drawing and finalize the amount of points in the free-form scope zone.
Changing the Scope Zone Type
Depending on the size of the zone, Hamina Network Planner will automatically select an In Scope Zone, or Out of Scope Zone. If you'd like to manually change the Scope Zone type:
Select the Edit tool from the toolbar
Right-click the edge of the Scope Zone
The Scope Zone pop-up menu will appear
Choose between In Scope Zone and Out of Scope Zone in the pop-up menu
Editing Scope Zones
To edit a scope zone:
Select the Edit tool from the toolbar.
Click on the border of the Scope Zone that you want to edit.
The Scope Zone Toolbar will appear
Click and drag points on the Scope Zone to move them. Note: Scope Zone points will have small squares around them.
Click away from the Scope Zone to finish editing it.
Viewing Scope Zone Area Sizes
Using the scale of the project, Hamina Network Planner calculates the square meterage (or square footage) of the Scope Zones on the map.
Total In-Scope for the Map
You can view the total size of the in-scope area on a map/floor. The total size of the area is presented in either square meters or square feet, depending on how you have configured Hamina Network Planner. To view it:
Activate the Scope zone tool.
See the total in-scope area in the lower left:
Individual Scope Zone
When an individual is selected, the area size is displayed in the Filters area, and it won't include any subtractions or additions from other Scope Zones. Out-of-Scope Zones will show their area as a negative value.
To view the size of a specific scope zone:
Use the Layers and Visibility menu to hide layers that might obstruct the edges of scope zones.
Activate the Edit tool.
Left-click on the edge of the Scope Zone to select it.
A Filter for the Scope Zone will appear at the top of the canvas, showing the area of the selected Scope Zone.
Multiple Scope Zones
When multiple Scope Zones are selected, the area size is displayed in the Filters area, but it will include any subtractions and additions from other selected Scope Zones.
To quickly select all of the Scope Zones on the map:
Select everything on the map with Ctrl + A or Command + A.
A Filter for the Scope Zone will appear at the top of the canvas, showing the total area of all of the Scope Zones on the map (including subtractions from Out-of-Scope Zones). This value will match the Total In-Scope for the Map.
You can also select specific Scope Zones on the map. Any Scope Zones (whether In-Scope or Out-of-Scope) will be included as a total in the Filters area, with subtractions and additions factored in. Scope Zones can be selected with the Edit tool in several ways, including:
Holding Shift and right-clicking the edges of Scope Zones.
Using the Selection Rectangle.
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