# Top Bar

The Flow360 GUI top bar provides essential navigation and project management functionality, enabling efficient workflow control and access to key features.

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# 📋 Available Components (from left to right)

Component Icon Description
Flow360 logo logo Return to Flow360 Dashboard
Project tree project tree Hierarchical view of project components, for more details, refer to this page
More more menu Click the three dots to export / import settings
View only view only Appears when you're accessing the project in view only mode
Assets assets Access project assets and resources
Help help Access documentation and support
Project settings project settings Configure project parameters
Fork/New run fork/new run Create project variants

# 🔍 Detailed Descriptions

Quick access to return to the Flow360 Dashboard, maintaining efficient workflow navigation.

# Project tree

Hierarchical organization of project components, providing structured access to simulation elements.

  • Expandable/collapsible structure
  • Visual status indicators
  • Direct component access

Details about project tree can be found here.

# More

Additional project management options accessible via a three-dot menu.

  • Import/Export simulation settings
  • Import/Export viewpoints

# View only

Notification that the project is currently being viewed in view-only mode states for project examination.

  • simulation parameters cannot be changed in this mode
  • to exit, click on new run or select a component from the project tree

# Assets

Central repository for project-related resources and files.

  • Information about each asset
  • Downloadable files list for each asset

# Help

Access to documentation, support resources, and guidance materials.

# Project settings

Configuration interface for project-specific parameters. Includes run settings and project details.

# Fork/New run

Create an extension of a case based on current configuration. More information can be found in the Forking section of the Project tree documentation.

💡 Tips
  • Use keyboard shortcuts for frequent operations
  • Regularly save project settings
  • Monitor view-only status when collaborating
  • Utilize project tree for quick navigation
  • Keep asset organization structured

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I return to the dashboard?

    Click the left-most navigation icon in the top bar.

  • Can I customize the project tree view?

    Yes, use the project tree settings to adjust the display and organization of components.

  • What's the difference between Fork and New Run?

    Fork creates a new project variant with modifiable settings, while New Run creates another simulation with the same configuration.

  • How do I share view-only access?

    Enable view-only mode and share the project URL with collaborators.

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