PropVista is a WordPress plugin for showcasing new-build inventory as structured availability:

Projects → Floors → Units → Explorer (optional) → Inquiry

PropVista stores data inside WordPress (Custom Post Types + post meta). It provides:

• admin tooling for inventory entry
• server-rendered frontend templates (fallback mode)
• optional enhanced Explorer UI (React) when bundled assets are present
• an inquiry flow that emails leads to the site owner/admin

PropVista is not MLS/IDX and does not require a theme takeover.

1. In WordPress Admin, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
2. Upload the PropVista ZIP and activate it.

PropVista aims to work on typical hosting, but for best reliability:

• Use a modern WordPress version and keep your theme updated.
• PHP 7.4+ recommended (depending on your release requirements).
• Enable pretty permalinks (Settings → Permalinks).

PropVista uses three Custom Post Types (CPTs):

• Projects (propvista_project)
• Floors (propvista_floor)
• Units (propvista_unit)

Canonical relationships (source of truth)

Relationships are stored on the child objects:

• Floor → Project via post meta: project_id (int)
• Unit → Floor via post meta: floor_id (int)

Project → Units is always derived by querying floors and then units. Do not treat any unit-to-project meta as canonical.

Go to PropVista → Projects → Add New.

Recommended fields:

• Project title
• Address (optional)
• Latitude / Longitude (recommended for maps)
• Featured image or project gallery (optional)

Go to PropVista → Floors → Add New.

Required:

• Select the related Project (saves project_id)
• Upload a floorplan image (recommended)

Optional:

• Hotspots (for floorplan overlays)

Go to PropVista → Units → Add New.

Required:

• Select the related Floor (saves floor_id)
• Status: available / reserved / sold
• Price
• Total area

Optional:

• Bedrooms / Bathrooms / Unit type
• Unit images/gallery

Use this shortcode on an “Availability” page:

Common options:

• initial_view="list|floorplan|map"
• show_filters="true|false"
• debug="true|false"

What it renders:

• A server-rendered fallback view (always available)
• A mount point for the enhanced Explorer UI (optional)

Shows a map marker for the project using stored coordinates.

Useful for marketing pages (e.g., “Featured units”).

PropVista renders a usable HTML inventory view server-side:

• floor selector (when available)
• unit list/grid
• unit links and inquiry access

This mode works even if:

• JavaScript fails
• the Explorer bundle is missing
• REST is disabled
• the site uses strict security plugins

If the Explorer bundle exists in the plugin build, PropVista loads it only where needed and upgrades the experience:

• floor tabs / fast filtering
• floorplan hotspots and map/list sync (depending on bundle)
• richer interactions (modals, etc.)

Important behavior: the fallback is hidden only after the Explorer successfully mounts.

For the map shortcode, provide:

• Latitude
• Longitude

If coordinates are missing, the map will show a friendly message and not break the page.

Floors can store a floorplan image and hotspots.

Hotspots are stored as normalized coordinates:

• X and Y in relative units (0..1 or percent)

This keeps them stable across responsive layouts.

PropVista includes an inquiry flow to capture leads:

• Name
• Email
• Message
• Optional phone (if enabled/used)

On successful submit:

• buyer sees a confirmation message
• site admin receives an email via WordPress mail

Anti-spam

PropVista uses lightweight anti-spam measures (for example honeypot and rate limiting).

If your site uses a contact-form plugin you prefer, you can place your own contact block next to the availability embed.

PropVista does not send your site’s inventory data to Solostudio servers and does not include tracking.

Some optional features may contact third-party services only if enabled:

• Map tiles: the visitor’s browser may request map tiles from a tile provider.
• Geocoding (optional): if enabled, an admin action can convert an address into coordinates using an external provider.
• Amenities (optional): if enabled, PropVista can fetch nearby points of interest via an external provider.

These options are designed to fail gracefully: if external requests are blocked, the rest of the page still works.

REST is disabled by default. When disabled:

• the enhanced Explorer UI may run in a fallback-compatible mode
• the server-rendered view still provides the full baseline browsing experience

Typical read endpoints include:

• Project details
• Floors for a project
• Units (filtered by project/floor/status)
• Floorplan data (image + hotspots)

Write endpoints (creating inventory via REST) may be intentionally unavailable in the directory/MVP build.

Agencies can override PropVista templates from their theme without editing the plugin.

Typical approach:

1. Copy the relevant template file from the plugin into your theme under:
   your-theme/propvista/
2. Modify markup as needed.
3. Update the plugin safely without losing overrides.

This is recommended when you want tighter integration with a custom design system or modified markup for specific builders.

Most common causes:

• The build you installed does not include the Explorer bundle
• Assets are blocked/minified by a security plugin
• A JavaScript error prevents mounting

What to check:

• Confirm the page still shows the fallback view (expected and correct)
• Open browser console for errors
• Check that the page includes the Explorer asset files (network tab)

• Confirm the project has latitude/longitude
• Confirm the shortcode uses a valid project_id
• If using a strict CSP/security plugin, allow map tile requests or disable maps

• Check if WordPress can send mail from your host
• Test wp_mail using a mail plugin (SMTP recommended for production)
• Check spam folder
• If rate limiting is enabled, ensure you are not triggering it during testing

• Assets are enqueued only on pages where PropVista shortcodes are present.
• Fallback-first rendering ensures SEO-friendly and robust output.
• Canonical relationships: Floor → Project, Unit → Floor.

For setup support or implementation help, contact Solostudio via the main PropVista page:

https://solostudio.ch/en/propvista/

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