#Canvas & Navigation

Master Fuser's infinite canvas to efficiently organize and navigate your AI workflows.

#The Infinite Canvas

Fuser's canvas gives you unlimited space to build, experiment, and organize your workflows. Think of it as a boundless whiteboard where you can:

• Spread out complex workflows without running out of room
• Group related nodes by positioning them together
• Create multiple workflows in the same project
• Scale from simple to advanced complexity

#Essential Navigation

Here are some essential navigation techniques to get you started:

#Panning (Moving Around)

• Mouse/Trackpad: Click and drag on empty space
• Mouse Wheel: Use your mouse wheel to pan vertically, or hold Shift while scrolling to pan horizontally.

#Zooming

• Mouse: ⌘/Ctrl+Scroll wheel
• Trackpad: ⌘/Ctrl+Scroll or pinch to zoom
• Keyboard: The following shortcuts are available for quick zooming:
  • ⌘/Ctrl++ to zoom in
  • ⌘/Ctrl+- to zoom out
  • ⌘/Ctrl+0 to fit the canvas to the view
  • ⌘/Ctrl+1 to fit the selected nodes to the view

#Smart Focusing

• Focus Node: Double-click on a node to center and zoom to it
• Fit All: Double-click on empty space to see your entire workflow
• Fit Selection: Select multiple nodes and press ⌘/Ctrl+1 to fit them in view
• Neighboring Nodes: Hold Shift+↑↓←→ to easily jump between neighboring nodes

#Selection Techniques

There are two types of selection in Fuser: single selection and multiple selection.

#Single Selection

• Click any node or connection to select it.
• To deselect, click on an empty space on the canvas or press Esc.

#Multiple Selection

• Box Selection: Hold Shift+Click and drag to select multiple nodes by drawing a box around them.
• Add to Selection: ⌘/Ctrl+Click to add/remove nodes and connections from selection
• Select All: ⌘/Ctrl+A to select all nodes

#Canvas Controls

In addition to using the mouse and keyboard to navigate the canvas, you can also use the following controls:

#Viewport Controls

Located in the top-right corner of the canvas:

• Zoom In/Out: Manual zoom controls
• Fit to Screen: Reset viewport to show all content
• Zoom Percentage: Current zoom level indicator

#Mini-Map

A small overview showing:

• Your entire workflow layout
• Current viewport position
• Quick navigation by clicking, zooming, and dragging

#Performance Tips

We highly recommend to break down large workflows into separate smaller projects to get the best out of Fuser. However we also understand that you might want to keep your workflow in one place. In that case, you can use the following tips to keep your workflow organized:

#Shortcuts Reference

Here is a comprehensive list of shortcuts that you can use to navigate the canvas:

#Navigation

• ⌘/Ctrl+Mouse wheel: Zoom in and out
• ⌘/Ctrl++ Zoom in
• ⌘/Ctrl+- Zoom out
• ⌘/Ctrl+0 Fit the canvas to the view
• ⌘/Ctrl+1 Fit the selected nodes to the view
• ⌘/Ctrl+, Turn on/off snap to grid
• Double-click on empty space: Fit all content
• Double-click on node: Focus on the node
• ⌘/Ctrl+↑↓←→: Jump between neighboring nodes

#Selection

• Shift+Click and drag: Box selection
• ⌘/Ctrl+Click: Add/remove from selection
• ⌘/Ctrl+A: Select all nodes
• Esc: Clear selection

#Canvas Operations

• ⌘/Ctrl+C: Copy selected nodes
• ⌘/Ctrl+V: Paste nodes
• Delete or Backspace: Delete selected nodes or selected connections
• ⌘/Ctrl+Z: Undo last action
• ⌘/Ctrl+Shift+Z: Redo last action

#Best Practices

Organize your workflow spatially to improve clarity and maintainability. Here are the key principles for effective workflow organization:

• Flow Direction: Place inputs on the left, processing in the middle, outputs on the right. Keep data moving consistently left-to-right, and start with a simple linear flow and expand naturally.
• Grouping & Organization: Stack related nodes vertically for clear functional clusters. Keep related nodes close together and group similar operations by function to separate concerns.
• Visual Structure: Use consistent spacing and grid alignment. Line up similar nodes vertically or horizontally, and resize nodes to emphasize visual hierarchy. Use white space effectively - don't crowd nodes together.
• Complex Projects: Divide canvas into logical areas, use text nodes to label complex areas, leave room for expansion, and document workflow sections with text nodes.

#What's Next?

Now that you can navigate efficiently:

1. Understanding Nodes - Master the building blocks
2. Sockets & Connections - Learn advanced connection techniques
3. Interface Guide - Explore panels and controls
4. Building Flows - Create complex workflows