Before You Start
The CoLab integration is set up.
The CoLab widget is available in the Compass Menu.
Add the CoLab widget to a dashboard (once)
💡 Tip
The CoLab widget must be added to each dashboard where you want to use it.
Open the dashboard where the CoLab app will be added
In the Compass Menu, search for the CoLab app
Drag and drop the CoLab app to the dashboard
Sign In to CoLab
From a dashboard containing the CoLab widget, click Sign In
Complete authentication in the pop-up window
Once authentication is complete, the widget is ready to use
Upload Files to CoLab
From an app where files are listed, drag and drop them into the dedicated upload area of the CoLab widget
💡 Tip: You can drag files from both file browsers and search results.Select a CoLab workspace
Click Upload to CoLab
ℹ️ Info: The integration automatically selects the best available data:
Uses Authoring Files when available
Falls back to Derived Outputs if needed
Troubleshooting
⚠️ If files cannot be uploaded:
Ensure you are signed in to CoLab
Perform a full refresh (Ctrl + F5 or Ctrl+Shift+R)
Verify the CoLab widget is properly loaded
Confirm CAD data is available (Authoring Files or Derived Outputs)