AnyDB Desktop Tour

Overview

This guide introduces the AnyDB browser interface on desktop and explains how to move between workspaces.

AnyDB now uses a single workspace-first navigation experience. When you open AnyDB, you first see a list of the workspaces available to you. Selecting a workspace opens it in a fully expanded mode so you can focus on its records, forms, and automations.

Single Workspace Mode

Open a Workspace

1. Open AnyDB Home to view the list of workspaces available to you.
2. Select a workspace.
3. AnyDB opens the selected workspace in fully expanded mode.

In workspace mode, the left sidebar is dedicated to the current workspace. It displays the records, Types, dashboards, and other items configured for that workspace. The main panel displays the item you select.

The top navigation provides access to the main areas of the selected workspace:

• Workspace — Open and work with the workspace's records, Types, pages, and dashboards.
• Forms — Access forms associated with the workspace.
• Automation — View and manage the workspace's automations.

Breadcrumbs above the main content show where the current item is located and let you move back through its parent items.

Switch to Another Workspace

You do not need to return to the landing page before opening another workspace:

1. Click the dropdown next to the current workspace name in the left sidebar.
2. Select another workspace.
3. AnyDB replaces the current navigation with the selected workspace in fully expanded mode.

Return to All Workspaces

Use the dropdown next to the workspace name and choose the option to return to All Workspaces. This opens the classic interface, where all available workspaces are displayed together as a tree in the left sidebar.

Use workspace mode when you want to focus on one workspace. Use the classic all-workspaces interface when you want to browse and move between several workspaces from the same sidebar.

Swith between All Workspace and Single Workspace Mode

You can also switch between the single workspace and all workspace by using the the "..." menu in the top right corner of the interface.

Workspace Sidebar

The workspace sidebar provides quick access to:

• Workspace dropdown — Switch workspaces or return to the classic all-workspaces interface.
• Search (CTRL + K) — Search for records and other content.
• Home — Return to the workspace's home view.
• Workspace items — Open the records, Types, dashboards, pages, and other items configured for the workspace.
• Ask AnyBot AI — Ask AnyBot for assistance.
• Help & Setup — Open help and workspace setup options.
• Manage Team — Open team-management settings when you have permission.
• AnyDB Support — Access AnyDB support.

Classic All-Workspaces Interface

The classic interface displays all workspaces as a tree in the left sidebar. The following information describes this secondary navigation mode.

Classic Layout Overview

The classic AnyDB interface is divided into four areas:

Area	Purpose
(1) Sidebar (Left)	Navigate between workspaces, databases, and folders
(2) Main Panel	Navigate records and folders, and view or edit the selected record
(3) Right Sidebar	Access context, sharing, versions, Type settings, and other record-level actions
(4) Workspace/Data	Switch between Workspace and Data Views to see data records in one place

tip

You can collapse every panel except the main panel when you need more working space.

1. Classic Sidebar: Navigation and Organization

The classic sidebar keeps navigation, all available workspaces, and personal settings together.

Main Navigation

• Logo and Switch Team — Click the logo to switch teams. AnyDB Pro and above can use a custom company logo.
• Search (CTRL + K) — Search across records, databases, and forms.
• Home — View an overview of databases, activity, and shortcuts.
• Inbox — Find assigned records, requests, approvals, and other pending work.
• Recent — Access recently edited records.
• My Forms — Open forms available for you to submit.
• Shared with Me — Open read-only or editable records shared with you.

All Workspaces Tree

All available workspaces are shown as a tree. Expand a workspace to browse its databases, folders, and records without leaving the classic interface.

Support and Team Settings

• Help & Support — Access help documentation, FAQs, and customer support.
• Manage Team — Manage team members, roles, and permissions.
• Profile — Open personal profile and account settings.

2. Main Panel: Navigation and Records

You can navigate records using list, grid, and other available views. These views can be customized and sorted. You can also create a new record of any available Type.

Selecting a record opens it in the main panel.

The main panel shows the record icon, title, data, and record actions:

1. Share the record or create a form that submits items as attachments.
2. Navigate to the previous or next record.
3. Delete the record.
4. Switch to the underlying sheet view when you are a database owner.
5. Attach other records to the current record.

Changes to record data are saved automatically.

3. Right Sidebar: Context, Comments, and Versions

When you open a record, the right sidebar shows record-level details and actions.

Section	Description
Record	View creation and update details, information about the Type, and shortcuts for sharing or creating a link
Comments	Add and review comments for collaboration
Versions	Access previous versions of the record and restore an earlier version