How to access and use Intelligent Search

Written By Ty Frackiewicz

Last updated About 1 month 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