# Workspace

### Main Workspace

The Dynamo Workspace consists of four main elements.

![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f26dfcdb50d32ded9954efb22d217c591481ad70%2Fworkspace%20-%20ui.png?alt=media)

> 1. All Active Tabs.
> 2. Preview Mode
> 3. Zoom/Pan Controls
> 4. Node in Workspace

### All Active Tabs

When you open a new file, a new Home Workspace will be opened by default.

![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4479d56618c05a5d5b295b3d560b35ef3813fa98%2Fworkspace%20-%20home%20tab.png?alt=media)

You may create a Custom Node and open it in a Custom Node Workspace.

![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0fa74d7c60306f2a40951758ec0360d701b796ae%2Fworkspace%20-%20custom%20node%20tab.png?alt=media)

{% hint style="info" %}
Only one Home Workspace is allowed in each Dynamo window but you may have multiple Custom Node Workspaces opened in tabs.
{% endhint %}

### Preview Mode

There are 3 methods to switch between different previews:

a. Using the top right icons

* ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1ee7dca9546ba8a9c2b15cd1f4c7775c45238f52%2F2.3-04%20Graph%20preview%20icon.jpg?alt=media\&token=34956e41-5c45-4ab9-ba43-da12c9f7c883)Graph Preview
* ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5e2e1886043202bf589f2fd416e71011c13c1749%2F2.3-05%203D%20preview%20icon.jpg?alt=media\&token=b8e0c93b-e9be-43e5-8ae4-db3e7b205082)3D Preview

b. Right-click in Workspace

* Switch from 3D Preview to Graph Preview

![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-117ad08b50d460ecafd12af4d5d8377a1a175824%2Fworkspace%20-%20right%20click%20switch%20to%20graph%20view.jpg?alt=media\&token=df2b2046-80de-4c0f-9a80-2269fa305f2c)

* Switch from Graph Preview to 3D Preview

![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-21d353a739db19426bbc6ca5b06cbf470ae65ba3%2Fworkspace%20-%20right%20click%20switch%20to%20geometry.jpg?alt=media\&token=97847121-4b36-48cf-972c-3fe4217e787b)

c. Using keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+B)

### Zoom/Pan Controls

You may use icons or a mouse to navigate in either workspace.

a. In **Graph Preview** Mode

* Using icons:
  * ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5509c0a967bc6760b050245cb370c909ee504085%2F2.3-08%20graph%20preview%20zoom%20to%20fitpsd.jpg?alt=media\&token=4121fe5f-4603-4b73-a9c6-6087f4760008)Zoom to fit
  * ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-490ca3e75b77f2afa42e48231c04f669678fab06%2F2.3-09%20graph%20preview%20zoom%20in.jpg?alt=media\&token=f075bb53-a5e2-4fcc-9fed-ddfd8e66aad5)Zoom in
  * ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-09ff4f5653a025a04ba49d9b6791be3a1623ba74%2F2.3-10%20graph%20preview%20zoom%20out.jpg?alt=media\&token=d8678ce2-1e8f-425e-8c08-169d8072bada)Zoom out
  * ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-861c536ef321a98729d08fd3bbf51c809cb0833d%2F2.3-11%20graph%20preview%20pan.jpg?alt=media\&token=37ec035e-e7e6-4c2c-bab0-5d523ea1aa86)Pan
* Using mouse:
  * Left-click - Select
  * Left-click and drag - Selection box to select multiple nodes
  * Middle scroll up/down - Zoom in/out
  * Middle-click and drag - Pan
  * Right-click anywhere on canvas - Open In-Canvas Search

![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-111dc985f22a8e5f7040c5abef581551bc6569a1%2Fworkspace%20-%20in%20canvas%20search.gif?alt=media\&token=880ab188-1fed-42d9-8885-3a566cf4cadc)

b. In **3D Preview** Mode

* Using icons:
  * ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5509c0a967bc6760b050245cb370c909ee504085%2F2.3-08%20graph%20preview%20zoom%20to%20fitpsd.jpg?alt=media\&token=4121fe5f-4603-4b73-a9c6-6087f4760008)Zoom to fit
  * ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-490ca3e75b77f2afa42e48231c04f669678fab06%2F2.3-09%20graph%20preview%20zoom%20in.jpg?alt=media\&token=f075bb53-a5e2-4fcc-9fed-ddfd8e66aad5)Zoom in
  * ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-09ff4f5653a025a04ba49d9b6791be3a1623ba74%2F2.3-10%20graph%20preview%20zoom%20out.jpg?alt=media\&token=d8678ce2-1e8f-425e-8c08-169d8072bada)Zoom out
  * ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-861c536ef321a98729d08fd3bbf51c809cb0833d%2F2.3-11%20graph%20preview%20pan.jpg?alt=media\&token=37ec035e-e7e6-4c2c-bab0-5d523ea1aa86)Pan
  * ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-390b616d5b43cbf36ff1f4bc10da95762511c85c%2F2.3-13%203D%20preview%20orbit.jpg?alt=media)Orbit
* Using mouse:
  * Middle scroll up/down - Zoom in/out
  * Middle-click and drag - Pan
  * Right-click and drag - Orbit

### Node in Workspace

Left-click to select any Node.

To select multiple Nodes, Click and drag to create a selection box.

![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e3a6624294817b23a668f65c570a8db119f8a86e%2Fworkspace%20-%20selection%20box.gif?alt=media\&token=0eda7804-e2da-4d57-b772-c691392d3ff2)