Top Bar#
The Flow360 GUI top bar provides essential navigation and project management functionality, enabling efficient workflow control and access to key features.
Available Components (from left to right)#
Component |
Icon |
Description |
|---|---|---|
Flow360 logo |
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Return to Flow360 Dashboard |
Project tree |
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Hierarchical view of project components. See Project tree |
More |
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Export/import settings via three-dot menu |
View only |
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Indicates view-only mode for the project |
Assets |
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Access project assets and resources |
Resource |
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Import geometry resources (Geometry AI only) and sample surfaces |
Probe |
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Show location of entered coordinates or show coordinates of a clicked location |
Help |
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Access documentation and support |
Settings |
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Access to project and variable settings |
Fork/New run |
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Create project variants |
Detailed Descriptions#
Flow360 logo#
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
See Project tree for more details
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.
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
Resource#
Import geometry resources and sample surfaces.
Geometry resource: Import additional geometry files (Geometry AI only)
Sample surface: Import sample surface data
Probe#
Show location of entered coordinates or show coordinates of a clicked location.
Enter coordinates to highlight a location in the viewer
Click on geometry to display coordinates of that point
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.
See Forking section in the Project tree documentation for more information.
💡 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.