Skip to main content
Signplanr

Adding Signs to Events

Create individual signs, choose a type, fill in details, and place them on the map.

2 min readUpdated February 26, 2026organiser

Signs are the core records inside every event. Each sign represents a physical piece of signage that needs to be produced, delivered, and installed. You add signs one at a time from the event's signs tab.

Steps

  1. Open the event from your Dashboard and click the Signs tab.
  2. Click Add Sign.
  3. Select a Sign Type from your organisation's library. The type determines which custom fields appear on the form.
  4. Enter a Sign Number. If your event has a prefix set (e.g. A-), the prefix is applied automatically — you only enter the number portion.
  5. Fill in the required fields. Depending on the sign type, you may also see custom fields like dimensions, material, or finish.
  6. Optionally set a Quantity. Quantity is metadata only — it does not create separate sign records.
  7. Add any Instructions for the contractor who will install this sign.
  8. Click Save.

Your new sign appears in the signs list with a pending status. Placing it on a map is a separate step you can do at any time.

If you need to add many signs at once, use the bulk CSV import instead.

After adding a sign

  • Upload artwork — attach the artwork file so contractors know what to install.
  • Place on a map — drag the sign onto an image map or drop a pin on a geo map.
  • Assign to a contractor — if your event uses assigned mode, assign the sign to one or more contractors.

Related