Breadcrumb and main area
UI: Breadcrumb / Main area
Purpose
To show where you are (workplace / project / folder / screen) and to house the main content below the ribbon.
Relevance
Guides deep navigation (CDE folders, settings). The main area is where lists, viewers, and sheets live.
Usage example
In Files, the breadcrumb shows Project > 02_Models > Architecture; the main area lists the IFCs.
Who can use it
Everyone in the project shell.
Screen anatomy
| Zone | Function |
|---|---|
| Breadcrumb | Clickable path; segments |
| Main area | List, grid, viewer, empty states |
| Sheets/dialogs | Above the main area |
Options and fields
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Breadcrumb segments | Navigate up the hierarchy |
| Current page title | Active screen |
| Main empty states | "No data…" messages for the module |
| Scroll / split main | Content + panels |
How to use
- Read the breadcrumb to confirm context.
- Work in the main area + ribbon.
- Click a segment to go up (e.g., parent folder).
Links
Tips / common errors
- Wrong project in the breadcrumb → go back to Home and re-enter.
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