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Location Types

Location Types define the vocabulary of physical space types — Theater, Rack Room, Corridor, Bridge, and more — with hierarchy constraints and asset-hosting rules.

Data Model​

Each LocationType record includes:

  • Name — the display label (e.g., "Theater," "Engine Room").
  • Category — groups related types together (Venue, Room, Infrastructure, etc.).
  • Icon — visual identifier shown in the location tree.
  • Min / Max hierarchy levels — controls where the type can appear in the tree.
  • Asset-hosting flag — determines whether assets can be directly placed at locations of this type.

When creating a location at a given hierarchy level, only types whose min/max range includes that level appear as options.

Who It's For​

Administrators tailoring the location vocabulary to their domain. Cruise ships need types like "Bridge" and "Engine Room," while convention centers need "Exhibit Hall" and "Loading Dock."

Key Features​

  • Icon picker for visual identification in the location tree.
  • Min/max level constraints prevent nonsensical nesting — a "Building" cannot nest inside a "Closet."
  • Asset-hosting toggle controls whether assets can be directly placed at that location type.
  • Categories group related types for cleaner organization and filtering.