EventCanvas Launches as a Free CAD Tool From GPLANN Event Rentals – Tents, Weddings, Parties, an Edmonton Event Rental Company

GPLANN Event Rentals - Tents, Weddings, Parties introduces a free planning platform that helps users design event layouts and make informed space planning decisions before booking.

Article content Edmonton, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – July 13, 2026) – GPLANN Event Rentals – Tents, Weddings, Parties, an event rental company in Edmonton, AB, Canada, that just opened this April, has launched EventCanvas by GPLANN, a free CAD tool that helps people visualize their event space and understand whether they have the right layout. EventCanvas gives anyone a simple way to see where tents, tables, chairs, staging, food tables, dance floors, and other event items may fit within a venue, backyard, or outdoor event area. The free tool was created to help people reduce guesswork, understand their space, and make more confident layout decisions.

EventCanvas: https://gplann.com/eventcanvas/ EventCanvas helps people visualize event layouts for backyard weddings, private parties, corporate events, school events, church events, community gatherings, and outdoor celebrations.

It is designed for simple event planning questions that are easier to answer when people can see the layout instead of only reading dimensions or item counts. The idea for EventCanvas started when a customer asked how many tables could fit inside a 10 x 40 tent. The customer wanted to visualize the layout, not just receive a number.

While looking for a clear way to answer that question, GPLANN first tried to find existing tools that could help, but found that available event layout and CAD-style planning tools were paid. John Lavapie, CMO of GPLANN, then decided to create a simple layout tool himself. After creating the tool for GPLANN’s own use, the company realized it could be useful to more people who were trying to answer similar layout questions.

GPLANN then decided to make EventCanvas free and available for anyone to use. “We first created EventCanvas because we needed a practical way to answer layout questions for ourselves,” said John Lavapie, CMO of GPLANN. “But once we started using it, we realized this could be helpful for other people too.

Many people just want to see whether their event setup makes sense, and they should not have to pay for a tool just to answer that kind of question.” By offering EventCanvas, GPLANN aims to make event layout planning easier for anyone who wants to understand how event items may fit in a real space. The tool gives people a practical way to test a layout, adjust spacing, and visualize their event setup before finalizing their plan.

GPLANN Event Rentals – Tents, Weddings, Parties GPLANN also plans to continue upgrading EventCanvas by adding more event items and improving the tool over time. The company is also exploring a future 3D version, which would give people another way to visualize their event space and better understand how their setup may look. The launch of EventCanvas reflects GPLANN’s commitment to practical support, clear planning, and helpful event rental guidance.

The company believes people should have access to simple tools that help them make better event planning decisions. ### For Media Inquiries, Please Contact: Name: John Lavapie Role: CMO & Co-owner Email: info@gplann.com Company Name: GPLANN Event Rentals – Tents, Weddings, Parties Address: 11717 154 St NW, Edmonton, AB Phone Number: 587-200-5200 Website: https://gplann.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GPLANN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gplannrentals/

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