Whiteboard Help Guide

Overview

The Whiteboard tool provides a collaborative drawing space where you can create visual diagrams, sketches, and notes. It's perfect for brainstorming sessions, process mapping, and visual communication with your team.

Features

Drawing Tools

Create and edit visual elements:

• Freehand drawing tool for sketches and notes
• Text tool for adding labels and descriptions
• Shape tools (Rectangle and Ellipse)
• Line and Arrow tools for connections
• Image upload capability

Formatting Options

Customize your drawings:

• Color picker for changing element colors
• Thickness control for lines and shapes
• Fill tool for shapes and areas

Editing Features

Modify and refine your work:

• Undo and Redo actions
• Save and load boards
• Canvas size: 1200x700 pixels

Collaboration Features

Work together with your team:

• Real-time collaboration with multiple users
• Automatic saving after first manual save
• Live updates every 2 seconds
• User activity indicators
• Shareable board links

Getting Started

Creating a New Board

1. Click the Whiteboard tool from the dashboard
2. Select a drawing tool from the toolbar
3. Choose your desired color and thickness
4. Start drawing on the canvas

Using the Tools

• Draw Tool: Click and drag to create freehand drawings
• Text Tool: Click on the canvas to add text
• Shape Tools: Click and drag to create shapes
• Line/Arrow Tools: Click and drag to create lines or arrows
• Image Tool: Click to upload and insert images

Saving Your Work

1. Click the "Save" button in the toolbar
2. Your board will be saved automatically
3. Use the board ID to load it later

Collaborating with Others

1. Save your board to get a shareable link
2. Share the link with your team members
3. All users can edit the board simultaneously
4. Changes are automatically saved and synced
5. Watch the collaboration status indicator for active users

Best Practices

• Use the appropriate tool for each element you want to create
• Save your work regularly to prevent data loss
• Use colors consistently to maintain visual clarity
• Keep text concise and readable
• Use shapes and arrows to create clear visual hierarchies
• Organize elements logically on the canvas
• Use the undo/redo features to experiment with different layouts

Collaboration Guide

How Collaboration Works

The whiteboard supports real-time collaboration with the following features:

• Auto-save: After your first manual save, all changes are automatically saved
• Real-time sync: Changes from other users appear within 2 seconds
• User indicators: The collaboration badge shows how many users are active
• Conflict resolution: The system prevents conflicts by checking for recent local changes

Collaboration Status Indicators

• Local only - Working on a new board
• Ready to collaborate - Board saved, ready for sharing
• Collaborating - Active collaboration mode
• 3 users - Shows number of active users

Tips for Effective Collaboration

• Communicate with your team about what you're working on
• Use different colors to distinguish contributions
• Save frequently to ensure your changes are shared
• Be patient with sync delays (up to 2 seconds)
• Use the undo feature if you make a mistake

Quick Links