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Creating Events

Set up a new event with dates, workflow mode, and assignment settings.

2 min readUpdated February 26, 2026organiser

Events are the core unit in Signplanr. Each event represents a real-world occasion where signs need to be installed, tracked, and verified. You create an event to define the scope of work before adding signs, maps, and contractors.

How to create an event

  1. From the Dashboard, click Create Event.
  2. Enter an Event Name (required). Use something your team will recognise, like "Summer Festival 2026" or "Building A Refit".
  3. Set a Start Date (required). This is the date work begins or the event takes place.
  4. Optionally set an End Date. Leave it blank for ongoing or open-ended events.
  5. Add an optional Description to give contractors and team members context about the event.
  6. Choose a Workflow Mode — simple, approval, or multi_stage. See Event Settings and Workflows for details on each mode.
  7. Choose an Assignment Mode — all (every contractor sees every sign) or assigned (contractors only see signs assigned to them).
  8. Click Create Event.

Your new event opens in draft status. You can add signs, upload maps, and configure settings before making it visible to contractors.

Not sure which workflow mode to pick? Start with simple — you can change it later in event settings.

What to do next

Once your event exists you can:

  • Add signs manually or via bulk CSV import.
  • Upload maps and place signs on them.
  • Invite contractors to start installation work.
  • Move the event to active status when you're ready to go live.

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