ProPaving Documentation

To create a new project:

1. Click "New Project" from the dashboard or projects page

2. Enter a project name (required)

3. Add an optional address for the location

4. Add any project notes

5. Click "Create Project"

Your project will be created and you'll be taken to the map view where you can start measuring.

The map interface has several key areas:

• Map Canvas: The main satellite view where you draw measurements

• Toolbar: Located at the top with drawing tools and actions

• Properties Panel: Right side showing project details

• Measurements Panel: Lists all your measurements with totals

• Items Panel: Left side for organizing by category

Use your mouse or trackpad to pan and zoom the map. On mobile, use standard pinch-to-zoom gestures.

Quickly navigate to any location:

1. Click the search icon in the toolbar

2. Type an address, city, or landmark

3. Select from the autocomplete suggestions

4. The map will center on that location

This uses Google Places for accurate address lookup.

Click the "Locate Me" button (crosshair icon) in the toolbar to center the map on your current location. Your browser will ask for permission to access your location.

This is helpful when you're on-site at a project location.

To measure a paved area:

1. Click the "Draw Area" tool in the toolbar

2. Click on the map to place your first point

3. Continue clicking to add more points around the perimeter

4. Double-click to finish the shape

The area is calculated automatically in square feet. You can see the perimeter length as well.

Tips:

• Place points at corners and curves

• The more points, the more accurate the measurement

• You need at least 3 points to create an area

To measure a line (like striping or curbing):

1. Click the "Draw Line" tool in the toolbar

2. Click to place your starting point

3. Continue clicking to add more points along the line

4. Double-click to finish

The total length is calculated in linear feet.

Tips:

• Great for measuring striping, curbs, or crack sealing

• Each point creates a segment

• You need at least 2 points

To count items like parking stalls or ADA spaces:

1. Select a count category from the Items Panel

2. Click "Add Marker" or the count tool

3. Click on the map to place numbered markers

4. Each marker gets a sequential number

Markers are organized by category for easy totaling.

If you make a mistake while drawing:

• Press the Escape key to cancel

• Or click the "Cancel" button (shown on mobile)

This will discard the current shape and return you to selection mode.

Cutouts allow you to subtract islands, medians, or buildings from an area measurement:

1. First, select an existing area measurement

2. Click the "Cut Out Area" button in the toolbar

3. Draw a polygon around the island/median

4. Double-click to finish

The cutout area is automatically subtracted from the parent measurement. The panel will show "X cutouts" to indicate how many you have.

Important:

• You must select an area first before cutting

• Cutouts must be completely inside the parent area

• You can add multiple cutouts to one area

In the Measurements Panel, each area shows its cutout count. You can:

• View cutouts: Expand the measurement to see individual cutouts

• Delete cutouts: Click the trash icon on any cutout to remove it

Deleting a cutout will add that area back to the parent measurement total.

ProPaving can automatically detect paved areas:

1. Navigate to the area you want to measure

2. Zoom in so the parking lot fills most of the screen

3. Click the "Auto-detect Paved Area" button (sparkle icon)

4. Wait 10-15 seconds while the system analyzes the imagery

Results:

• The detected area will appear highlighted on the map

• A confidence score shows how certain the detection is

• Any detected islands will be shown as cutouts

Each detection includes a confidence score:

• Green (80%+): High confidence - the detection is likely accurate

• Yellow (60-79%): Moderate confidence - you may want to review and refine

• Orange (<60%): Low confidence - consider manual tracing instead

The system also provides reasoning notes explaining what it detected.

After detection, you have three options:

• Accept: Convert the detection directly to a saved measurement

• Refine: Enter edit mode to adjust the vertices before saving

• Reject: Clear the detection and try again or draw manually

If the confidence is low, the system will recommend manual tracing.

For best results:

• Zoom level matters: Zoom in so the parking lot fills 60-80% of the view

• Clear imagery: Detection works best with recent, high-resolution satellite imagery

• Simple shapes: Complex lots with many islands may need refinement

• Good contrast: Lots with clear boundaries between pavement and landscaping work best

To rename a measurement:

1. Find it in the Measurements Panel or Items Panel

2. Double-click on the name, or click the edit (pencil) icon

3. Type the new name

4. Press Enter to save, or Escape to cancel

Good naming helps organize your project: "Main Lot", "Drive Lane", "ADA Spaces", etc.

Each measurement can have its own color for visual distinction:

1. Click the color indicator next to the measurement

2. Choose from 8 preset colors: Blue, Green, Amber, Red, Purple, Pink, Teal, Orange

3. The color updates immediately on the map

Use different colors to distinguish areas by type (parking, drive lanes, sidewalks).

Toggle visibility to declutter your map:

• Click the eye icon next to any measurement to hide it

• Click again to show it

• Hidden measurements still count toward totals

This is useful when you have many overlapping measurements.

Lock measurements to prevent accidental edits:

• Click the lock icon next to a measurement

• Locked measurements cannot be moved or edited

• Click again to unlock

Lock your finished measurements before working on new ones.

To delete a measurement:

1. Select the measurement on the map or in the panel

2. Press the Delete key, or click the trash icon

3. Confirm the deletion in the dialog

Warning: Deletion cannot be undone. Make sure you want to remove it.

To clear all measurements at once, use the "Clear All" (eraser) button in the toolbar.

Categories help you organize measurements by type:

Category Types:

• Area: For square footage measurements (parking lots, drive lanes)

• Linear: For linear feet measurements (striping, curbing)

• Count: For counting items (stalls, ADA spaces, markers)

Each category has a name, color, and unit of measurement.

The Items Panel (left sidebar) organizes measurements by category:

• Expand/collapse categories by clicking the header

• See totals for each category

• Grand totals at the bottom show overall Area, Linear, and Count totals

• Rename items inline by double-clicking

• Change colors by clicking the color indicator

Company admins can manage categories in Settings > Company:

• Create new categories with custom names and colors

• Edit existing category names

• Delete categories (measurements will be uncategorized)

• Set units for display (SF, LF, etc.)

Categories are shared across all projects in your company.

Access your projects from the dashboard or Projects page:

• See all projects in a grid layout

• Each card shows: project name, address, last updated date

• Quick stats: total square footage, linear feet, measurement count

• Click any project to open it

ProPaving automatically saves your work:

• Changes are saved within 2 seconds of any edit

• Look for "Auto-saving..." indicator when changes are being saved

• Your viewport position (map center and zoom) is also saved

• No need to manually save while working

You can also manually save at any time:

• Click the "Save" button in the toolbar or project header

• This creates a checkpoint of your current work

• Useful before making major changes

Edit project details in the Properties Panel (right sidebar):

• Project Name: Click to edit

• Address: The project location (click to copy to clipboard)

• Notes: Add any additional project information

Toggle "Show Area Labels" to display square footage directly on the map.

Export your project as a professional PDF:

1. Open your project

2. Click the "Export PDF" button in the header or Measurements Panel

3. Wait for the report to generate (may take a few seconds)

4. The PDF will download automatically

Note: PDF export requires an active subscription.

Your PDF report includes:

• Project name and address

• Map screenshot showing all measurements

• Itemized breakdown of each measurement with dimensions

• Category totals organized by type

• Grand totals for area, linear, and count measurements

• Professional formatting ready for client proposals

To invite someone to your team:

1. Go to Settings > Team

2. Click "Invite Member"

3. Enter their email address

4. Select a role: Member or Admin

5. Click "Send Invitation"

They'll receive an email with a link to join your company. The invitation expires after 7 days.

ProPaving has three role levels:

• Owner: Full control. Can delete company, manage billing, and do everything admins can do. There's only one owner per company.

• Admin: Can manage team members, categories, and company settings. Cannot delete the company or change billing.

• Member: Can create and edit projects and measurements. Cannot manage team or settings.

Owners and Admins can manage the team:

• View all members in Settings > Team

• Change roles: Click on a member to update their role

• Remove members: Click the remove button to remove someone from the team

• Resend invitations: For pending invites that haven't been accepted

Admins can update company settings in Settings > Company:

• Company Name: Your business name

• Company Slug: URL-friendly identifier

• Categories: Create and manage measurement categories

Changes apply to all team members.

ProPaving uses simple seat-based pricing:

• $199 per seat per month

• Each seat allows one team member access

• No hidden fees or per-project charges

• Cancel anytime with no penalties

To subscribe:

1. Go to the Pricing page

2. Select the number of seats you need

3. Click "Start Subscription"

4. Complete checkout via Stripe

You'll have immediate access to all features after payment.

In Settings > Billing, you can:

• View your current plan and monthly cost

• See seat usage (active seats vs total)

• Check billing date for your next payment

• Access Stripe Portal to update payment method, view invoices, or cancel

To add or remove seats:

1. Go to Settings > Billing

2. Click "Manage Subscription"

3. In the Stripe portal, update your quantity

4. Changes take effect immediately

Adding seats will pro-rate the charge for the current billing period.

Without a subscription, you can:

• Use the demo to draw and measure

• See how the tools work

With a subscription, you unlock:

• Project saving and management

• Full calculation totals (non-subscribers see blurred values)

• PDF report exports

• Intelligent auto-detection

• Team collaboration

Speed up your workflow with these keyboard shortcuts:

| Key | Action |

|-----|--------|

| Escape | Cancel current drawing |

| Delete | Delete selected measurement |

| Enter | Finish drawing (alternative to double-click) |

More shortcuts coming in future updates.

ProPaving works on mobile devices with touch-optimized controls:

• Tap to place points while drawing

• Pinch to zoom in and out

• Drag with two fingers to pan the map

• Tap "Finish" button when done drawing (or "Cancel" to abort)

The toolbar is optimized for touch with larger buttons.

On mobile, the interface adapts:

• Bottom sheet for measurements (swipe up to see)

• Collapsible panels to maximize map space

• Point counter shows how many points you've placed while drawing

• Touch-friendly controls throughout

For the best mobile experience:

• Use a tablet for detailed work

• Zoom in before drawing for precision

• Use the address search to navigate quickly

• Consider drawing rough shapes on mobile and refining on desktop