Written By JSB (Jason Brown)
Last updated About 1 month ago
How is Digs structured for easy navigation?
Digs is designed to help you manage projects, access information quickly, and collaborate seamlessly. Whether you're a Basic or Pro user, these core tools and areas will help you move around Digs with confidence.
🗂️ Project Selector
What is the Project Selector?
The Project Selector lets you choose which project you're working on, this is your Projects page.
Basic Users: Access one project at a time
Pro Users: Manage and switch between multiple projects
Once a project is selected, you’ll be taken straight to its blueprint and related data.
While in a project, you can also easily jump to another project by doing the following:
Click on the Digs logo in the top left
Click Projects
You can search for a project or click on your most recent open projects
💡 Pro Tip: Pro users can organize large builds using Group by Subdivision to manage complex projects more efficiently.
📌 Dynamic Island
Located on the right-hand side of your screen, the Dynamic Island gives you quick access to key project tools:
Files Tab: View and manage files for the current project
Pro Users can also access company-wide files in DigsCloud
Comments & Tasks Tab: See real-time comments, @mentions, and assigned tasks
Collaborate and track responsibilities in one place
Layers Tab: Toggle blueprint layers (e.g., electrical, plumbing) for a focused view
Perfect for zeroing in on specific plan details
🏢 Company Files and Project Files
Access from the Files menu in the top-left navigation bar:
Company Files: Shared files across the entire organization
Project Files: View files from any project in one place
💡 Pro Tip: Use the Copy To feature to quickly add company files into specific projects—keeping documents consistent and up to date across teams.
👤 Profile Menu
Found in the top-right corner, next to the Help icon:
Personal Settings: Update your password, name, or profile photo
Workspace Settings (Pro only): Manage users, roles, and workspace-wide settings
Upgrade to Pro: Unlock additional features like DigsCloud and multi-project management
🔔 Notification Center
Located next to your profile icon:
Get alerts for new comments, tasks, schedule updates and @mentions
Stay informed without needing to check every tab
Helps you respond quickly and stay in sync with your team
⚡ Pro Tips for Navigating Like a Power User
Project Selector: Keep your work organized by jumping between projects with ease
Layers Tab: Focus on what matters by toggling off unnecessary blueprint layers
Notifications: Let real-time alerts keep you in the loop—no need to chase updates
Copy To (Pro): Duplicate files across projects in seconds to keep everyone aligned
Profile Menu: Regularly check your settings and manage roles with Workspace access (Pro)
Conclusion
Navigating Digs is designed to be intuitive, efficient, and powerful—whether you’re managing one project or many. With tools like Dynamic Island, smart file management, real-time notifications, and customizable settings, Digs helps you stay organized and productive from the ground up.