How to access and use Intelligent Search

Written By Ty

Last updated 11 months ago

What is Intelligent Search in Digs?

Intelligent Search helps you quickly find the information you need—whether it’s a blueprint, document, comment, or annotation. It’s designed to save time, reduce clicks, and keep your projects moving forward.

📍 Where Can I Search in Digs?

Location What You Can Search

Projects

Files, blueprints, annotations, comments, and notes

Company Workspace

Templates, shared documents, and resources across projects

Quick Access Anywhere

Press / on your keyboard or click the 🔍 magnifying glass in the top-right corner of any page

🧠 How Does Intelligent Search Work?

  • Keyword Matching: Search by file names, annotation text, or any comment text

  • Comment Recall: Easily find conversations and decisions from past discussions

  • Smart Indexing: New uploads and comments are searchable within 15 minutes

💡 Didn’t see your recent upload? Give it a few minutes—it’s on the way!

🚀 How to Use Intelligent Search

  1. Open Search

    • Click the Search icon (🔍) or press / on your keyboard

  2. Enter Keywords

    • Type in a phrase, file name, annotation, or comment you remember

  3. Select a Result

    • Click the file or note you need and jump right to it

💡 Pro Tips for Power Users

  • Use Partial Keywords
    Not sure of the exact name? Try “plumb” instead of “plumbing fixture details” to broaden your results.

  • Search Within Projects
    Open a project before searching to focus only on that project’s files and comments.

  • Find Past Conversations Fast
    Use keywords from comments (e.g., “approved countertop layout”) to locate decision history instantly.

✅ Why Use Intelligent Search?

✔ Quickly locate files without digging through folders
✔ Recall decisions and notes from past project stages
✔ Keep your workflow moving with fewer interruptions