SeatLogic Documentation

SeatLogic is a visual relationship graph editor for seating strategy. Use it to map guests, relationship strengths, and seating constraints before you finalize layouts.

1. Go to solve.seatlogic.app.
2. Click Add Node twice.
3. Drag from one node to another to create a connection.
4. Use Ctrl/Cmd + click for multi-select, then click Add Group.

Nodes

Nodes represent guests or entities. Each node supports label, role, type, tags, notes, and an optional primary group.

Connections

Connections link two nodes using relationship kinds and optional weight/direction settings.

Groups

Groups create convex-hull bubbles around member nodes. SeatLogic supports nested groups (up to 3 levels) and group-to-group relationships.

• Pan: Right-click and drag on empty canvas.
• Zoom: Scroll wheel or trackpad pinch. Use +/- controls for precision.
• Fit View: Use the fit icon in canvas controls.
• Select: Click one node, marquee-select many, or press Ctrl/Cmd + A.

Sidebar and Inspector can be collapsed to increase canvas space. On narrower screens they auto-collapse by default.

Create and edit

Create guests from the sidebar. Select a node to edit details in the Inspector. Inline graph edits and Inspector edits stay synchronized.

Delete safely

Delete using keyboard or Inspector actions. Node deletion automatically removes connected edges.

Create connections by dragging from one node to another. Choose kind, optional custom label, and direction.

• Use relationship kind colors for quick visual scanning.
• Set custom labels for nuanced context (for example: coworker, college friend).
• Edit or delete a selected edge from the Inspector.

Groups organize clusters and improve readability at scale. You can reorder and nest groups directly from the sidebar.

Drag a group onto another group to create hierarchy. Depth is capped at 3 levels for visual clarity and performance.

The optimizer bridges your relationship graph to physical table assignments. Define who knows whom using nodes, connections, and groups. The optimizer decides where they sit.

Step 1: Configure tables

Add tables and set name, capacity, and shape (round, rectangular, or long). You can designate a head table for VIP or family groups that should sit in a prominent position.

Group preferences

Set group pair preferences to control how groups interact during optimization: Prefer (seat together), Neutral (default), or Separate (keep apart). Nested groups default to "prefer."

Step 2: Run the optimizer

The optimizer uses simulated annealing with multiple restarts to search for high-scoring arrangements. A live score chart and progress bar update as it runs. Scoring evaluates seven layers: relationship harmony, constraint satisfaction, table occupancy balance, tier placement, group cohesion, structural integrity, and overall fit.

Step 3: Review and apply

Review the score breakdown and table assignments. If you are satisfied, apply the arrangement. Otherwise, adjust settings and re-run. You can save multiple arrangements and compare them.

Floor plan editor

After applying an arrangement, open the floor plan editor to drag tables into position and add venue elements (stage, DJ booth, podium, dance floor, entrance, exit). Each floor plan layout is linked to a specific arrangement.

PDF export

Export guest lists and floor plan charts as PDF. The export includes table assignments and the visual layout, ready to share with your venue coordinator or print for the day of the event.

SeatLogic supports full local data workflows: JSON project backup, CSV/XLSX guest ingestion, and export files for sharing downstream.

JSON project save/load

Use Save Canvas to File and Import a Save File to preserve complete graph state.

CSV/Excel import wizard

1. Upload CSV or XLSX.
2. Map columns (auto-detection available).
3. Preview rows and relationships, then confirm import.

Cloud behavior

Paid plans include cloud projects and automatic cloud save. Local browser backup remains available for resilience.

SeatLogic has 3 active plan states: local free mode, Essential, and Professional.

Manage billing in app via Settings - Billing.