Calculation Types

The Calculation Type setting controls how the application selects seat sizes when filling a row. The goal in all cases is to fit the correct number of seats (even or odd) between the endpoints of the row reference line with as little remaining space as possible.

The four available types are:

Even Distribution

Attempts to use an approximately equal number of each available seat size across the row. This calculation tends to result in more larger seats than smaller — which is generally desirable — but results vary depending on row length. The even distribution is best evaluated across the venue as a whole rather than expecting exact equality in each individual row.

Maximum Seats

Attempts to maximize the number of seats in the row by preferring smaller seat widths. Larger seats are used to fill out remaining space. This option typically produces the highest total seat count for a venue.

Maximum Seat Size

Starts with the largest available seat sizes and fills in with smaller sizes as needed. Results tend toward larger seats throughout, but end alignment at row boundaries may be less consistent than other methods.

Minimum Remaining Length

Evaluates all possible size combinations and selects the one that minimizes the gap between the last seat and the end of the row reference line. This option typically produces the most consistent alignment at row ends.

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About the algorithms

No calculation guarantees perfect results for every row — a row that maximizes seat sizes may produce better stagger with seats one size smaller. A very short row may fit only larger seats regardless of the selected type. Results are best evaluated across the full venue.