# Top Bar

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

![top_bar_marked](./Figures/dashboard-top-bar-25.8.png)

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## Available Components (from left to right)

| *Component*         | *Icon*      | *Description*                                                                 |
|---------------------|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Flow360 logo**    | ![logo](./Figures/logo.png) | Return to Flow360 Dashboard                                      |
| **Project tree**    | ![project tree](./Figures/project_tree.png) | Hierarchical view of project components. See [Project tree](../05.project-tree.md) |
| **More**            | ![more](./Figures/more.png) | Export/import settings via three-dot menu                                     |
| **View only**       | ![view only](./Figures/view_only.png) | Indicates view-only mode for the project                        |
| **Assets**          | ![assets](./Figures/assets.svg) | Access project assets and resources                                 |
| **Resource**        | ![resource](./Figures/resource_icon.svg) | Import geometry resources (Geometry AI only) and sample surfaces                   |
| **Probe**           | ![probe](./Figures/probe-icon.svg) | Show location of entered coordinates or show coordinates of a clicked location                  |
| **Help**            | ![help](./Figures/help.svg) | Access documentation and support                                         |
| **Settings**        | ![settings](./Figures/project_settings.svg) | Access to project and variable settings               |
| **Fork/New run**    | ![fork/new run](./Figures/fork_new_run.png) | Create project variants                                 |

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## 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](../05.project-tree.md) 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

![assets](./Figures/assets.svg) *Central repository for project-related resources and files.*

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

### Resource

![resource](./Figures/resource_icon.svg) *Import geometry resources and sample surfaces.*

- **Geometry resource**: Import additional geometry files (Geometry AI only)
- **Sample surface**: Import sample surface data


### Probe

![probe](./Figures/probe-icon.svg) *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

![help](./Figures/help.svg) *Access to documentation, support resources, and guidance materials.*

### Project settings

![settings](./Figures/project_settings.svg) *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](../05.project-tree.md#forking) in the [Project tree](../05.project-tree.md) documentation for more information.

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<summary><h3 style="display:inline-block"> 💡 Tips</h3></summary>

- 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

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<summary><h3 style="display:inline-block"> ❓ Frequently Asked Questions</h3></summary>

- **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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