The session focused on using the SIDOS software for Wi-Fi design, specifically on drawing walls, doors, windows, and attenuation objects in a 2D and 3D environment. Ferney demonstrated the process of creating and modifying these elements, highlighting both the strengths and limitations of SIDOS compared to other tools like Hamina. Participants discussed the manual nature of drawing in SIDOS and shared tips for efficiency, such as copying and pasting objects. The session also covered creating multi-floor buildings, aligning floor plans, and visualizing access point coverage and radiation patterns. Technical issues with account access and software features were addressed, and the group explored the software’s capabilities for simulating real-world environments.
Chat Notes:
01:25:22 Mark Zeigler: is there a place to import chairs / desks / furniture for Sidos?
01:41:50 Gjermund Raaen: I tested copy/backup with a building without simulated APs.
Export building and select a random AP
Rename the building with a better name (1.st backup)
Now you have a copy of the bulding and can work further on in case of future messups
01:43:25 Gjermund Raaen: 1 hour 23 minutes to WLPC Prague registration
01:57:04 alex wirz: I liked the AP 3d visualization
01:57:14 Zaur Nedashkovskiy: Btw they need to fix floor height m/ft when you add floors
01:58:03 alex wirz: I agree control v without having to look around is an awesome feature 😀
02:13:23 Larry: i think you need to select an AP for the mini-maps
02:20:14 alex wirz: what s the difference between green and black radiation patterns?
02:20:58 alex wirz: green looks like the -65 signal. so what s black? it has the same shape as the green one but smaller
02:25:44 alex wirz: black is 5ghz and green is 2.4
02:29:31 Mark Zeigler: What’s the scale measurement value? I got Floor 2 set as the wrong size
02:31:07 alex wirz: i think black is the minimum power level