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Getting Started
What are Organizations and Spaces?Create a spaceOpen a space
Navigation & Workspaces
Navigate the CADchat left navigationUse search to find spaces and filesBookmark a spaceShared With Me vs organization spacesManage spaces in your organization
Meetings & Calendar
Schedule a meetingView events on the calendarView meetings on the dashboardCopy meeting invitation details
3D Viewer & Collaboration
Use 3D viewer toolsSpace settings overviewChange camera type (Perspective vs Orthographic)Take measurements and change precisionWork with the 3D CanvasUse the 3D Canvas context menuInteract with 3D model parts
Chat, Threads & Comments
Chat in a spaceThreads overviewUpload a file in chatUse Add Pin and Threads
Files & Models
Upload a 3D model file to a spaceView assembly details
Sharing & Permissions
Invite people to a spaceManage sharing and general link accessUnderstand permission levels
Account & Notifications
Update your profileChange notification settingsLog out of CADchat
Organization & Admin Settings
Manage organization profileManage organization usersManage plan & billingInvite members at the organization level
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting access and permissionsTroubleshooting 3D navigationTroubleshooting blank pagesRestore a deleted space (Trash)
Spaces — Layout & Navigation
Understand the space layout
Documents Tab
Use the Documents tabWork with DXF and DWG layersManage document files
Whiteboard
Use the Whiteboard tab
Meetings in Spaces
Use the Meeting tab in a spaceStart an ad hoc meeting with the Meet button
User Preferences
User Preferences

Understand the space layout

Overview

Every CADchat space is organized into tabs, panels, and toolbars. Understanding the layout helps you find tools quickly and switch between different types of work.

Steps

  1. Open any space. You land on the 3D Canvas tab by default.
  2. At the top center, find the five main tabs: 3D Canvas, Documents, Whiteboard, Meeting, and Folder.
  3. At the top left, find the space name and three icons: a gear (settings), a shield/lock (privacy), and a cloud.
  4. At the top right, find: Chat (opens the right-side chat panel), the Members icon (toggles collaborator visibility), your avatar (user menu), and the Invite button.
  5. On the left sidebar, find the Files and Threads panel toggles at the top, followed by two groups of tools below.
  6. At the bottom center, find the Meet button to start an ad hoc call.

Additional details

  • The left sidebar tools change slightly depending on which tab you are on (3D Canvas vs. Documents vs. Whiteboard).
  • Chat is a sliding right-side panel, not a tab. It is available on all tabs simultaneously.
  • The Threads panel on the left shows all pins and threads created in the current space section.
  • The Files panel shows uploaded 3D models (on the 3D Canvas tab) or uploaded documents (on the Documents tab).
  • You can have both a left panel (Files or Threads) and the Chat panel open at the same time.

Troubleshooting

  • If you cannot see the Meet button, scroll down or reduce your zoom level — it appears at the bottom center of the canvas area.
  • If the Chat panel appears to be missing, click the Chat icon in the top right to open it.
  • If the toolbar looks different from what you expect, check which tab you are on — each tab has its own left toolbar.

Related articles

  • Work with the 3D Canvas
  • Use the Documents tab
  • Use the Whiteboard tab
  • Chat in a space
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