Create a space

Overview

Spaces are the main working areas in CADchat where you view 3D models, collaborate on documents, use the whiteboard, and hold meetings. You can create a new space from the organization page or from the dashboard.

Steps

From the organization page:

1. In the left navigation, click your organization name to go to the organization page.
2. Click the purple Create a Space card in the main area.
3. The Create A New Space modal opens with the following fields:
   • Pick An Organization (* Required) — Pre-filled with your current organization. Change if you belong to multiple organizations.
   • Pick a Folder (optional) — Optionally place the new space inside an existing folder.
   • Name Your Space (* Required) — Type a name for the space.
   • Invite Others (Use Email) (* Required) — Add collaborators by email. You are listed as the owner by default.
4. Click Create Space.
5. The new space opens immediately.

From the dashboard:

1. Click Dashboard in the left navigation.
2. Click Create a Space next to the Recently Visited Spaces section heading.
3. Complete the same modal as above and click Create Space.

Additional details

• New spaces are empty — no 3D models, documents, or members are added automatically beyond those invited during creation.
• You are set as the space owner by default.
• You can rename a space after creation from the space card ... menu or from Space Settings.
• Spaces are private by default — only people you invite can access them.

Troubleshooting

• If the Create a Space card is not visible, scroll up on the organization page or check that you have permission to create spaces in this organization.
• If the space is created but does not appear in your list, refresh the page.

Related articles

• Invite people to a space
• Manage spaces in your organization
• Space settings overview