Are rigid layouts holding your events back? You know your venue has unique corners, special sections, and standing-room areas. Your seating chart software should understand that. That’s why we are thrilled to announce a massive update to the Live Event Seating for WooCommerce plugin. We have rebuilt core parts of the builder to give you incredible new powers. In fact, you can now create truly advanced event seating charts for WooCommerce, perfectly matching any venue, no matter the shape or size.
These new tools are all about giving you complete creative control. Therefore, you can build more accurate, more user-friendly, and more profitable event layouts than ever before. Let’s explore what’s new!
Welcome General Admission Areas with Capacity Control
Many events aren’t just about seats. Concerts have standing pits, festivals have open fields, and hybrid events have mixed spaces. Now, you can easily manage these areas. Our new General Admission (GA) feature is a game-changer for flexible events.
Here’s how it works:
- Draw Your Zone: Create a rectangular or a custom freeform shape for your GA section.
- Set the Capacity: Simply enter the maximum number of tickets available for that area.
- Automatic Tracking: The system tracks every sale. It shows customers the real-time availability.
This means you can sell tickets for standing areas with confidence. You never have to worry about overselling. Consequently, your customers get a clear and simple way to book their spot. You can learn more about setting this up in our documentation.
Unleash Your Creativity with Freeform Drawing Tools
Your venue isn’t made of simple squares and circles. It has character. It has unique features. Now, your seating chart can reflect that perfectly. Our new freeform drawing tools let you add any shape you can imagine to your layout.
For example, you can now:
- Draw a custom-shaped General Admission area to match an outdoor space.
- Add decorative polygons to represent a dance floor, a stage extension, or a bar.
- Outline architectural features like pillars or water fountains for a more realistic map.
The process is incredibly simple. You just click to add points on the canvas. To finish your shape, either double-click or click back on the very first point. Moreover, this gives you the power to create beautiful, accurate, and truly custom layouts.
Position Elements Perfectly with 360° Rotation
Precision matters when designing a professional layout. Gone are the days of rigid 90-degree turns. We have replaced the old rotate button with a powerful and intuitive 360° rotation slider.
This new tool gives you complete control over the orientation of your elements. You can now:
- Angle tables to fit perfectly in a unique space.
- Align seat blocks to match the curve of a wall.
- Rotate any element with real-time visual feedback as you drag the slider.
For perfect alignment, you can also type a precise degree value directly into the input box. This makes our plugin the perfect solution for selling tickets with WooCommerce, the world’s most popular e-commerce platform. Your layouts will look more professional and make better use of your venue’s space.
A True “What You See Is What You Get” Builder
We believe the admin experience should be just as good as the customer experience. That’s why we’ve upgraded our Seat Block builder. The old grey box is gone!
Now, when you add a block of theater-style rows, you see every single seat right inside the builder. This is a true “What You See Is What You Get” (WYSIWYG) interface. As you adjust the number of rows, seats per row, or the block’s dimensions, the grid of seats updates instantly. This means no more guesswork. Ultimately, you can design your layout with confidence, knowing it will look perfect for your customers.
Ready to Build Your Best Seating Chart Yet?
These updates are all about giving you the power and flexibility to create advanced event seating charts for WooCommerce without compromise. We can’t wait to see the amazing and creative layouts you build.
Already a user? Update your plugin today from your WordPress dashboard to get all these new features!
New to our plugin? There has never been a better time to start. Check out the Live Event Seating for WooCommerce plugin here!