Deploying IndoorAtlas is the process of enabling indoor positioning. Firstly, you always need to create a building and upload the floor plan images in IndoorAtlas Web App.

Next, signal data for positioning maps is created either through:

Step 1. Fingerprint or import beacons

In both cases, you also need to make sure there's a suitable battery-powered BLE beacon or WiFi-access point infrastructure available in the venue. Our Beacon Planner helps you to design a beacon installation layout if you plan to install battery-powered beacons. 

Step 2. Testing with Ground Truth

The Deployment Process

Below we give you an overview of the standard deployment process to help you produce high-quality deployments. 

1. Prepare
   • Create venue and upload floor plans. 
   • Create a beacon plan using Beacon Planner
   • Configure beacons in WiFi Access Points or install beacons.
   • Check that your Android device is a qualified for fingerprinting. Note: use just one device model for fingerprinting in a given area (e.g. a floor).
2. Learn
   • Browse through the guides in deployment section.
   • Learn how to place waypoints accurately in Web app and MapCreator 2.
   • Learn how to record paths and check-in accurately using MapCreator 2.
   • Learn how to use the Instant Analytics in MapCreator 2 to detect fingerprinting issues on-the-go.
   • Learn to avoid common issues by paying attention to MapCreator warnings.
   • Improve skills by learning how to place waypoints in more challenging environments.
3. Fingerprint or Import Radio Data
   • A) Fingerprint the venue, OR
   • B) Import beacon through Beacon Planner and place floor plan masks.
   • Monitor fingerprinting analytics continuously.  
4. Validate
   • Verify beacon deployment.
     
   • Validate deployment using Ground Truth paths, TraceIds, and Session viewer. 

See also Quick Start Guide / Deployment Checklist.