Navigating around Digs

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:

  1. Click on the Digs logo in the top left

  2. Click Projects

  3. 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.