Getting Started - Navigation & Orientation

Overview

This guide introduces the basics of navigating and exploring SharpCloud. It covers how to get started, understand stories, and interact with content so you can quickly become confident using the platform.

When to Use SharpCloud

SharpCloud is ideal for:

• Visualizing complex data and relationships

• Strategic planning and roadmapping

• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement

• Interactive storytelling and presentations

Getting Started – 3 Minute Video

Watch this short introduction to get familiar with SharpCloud: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkKydmUsdGU&list=PLYlGlrZv3p013O68nr1pctmwE-cMIdtKu

How do I Explore a Story?

Exploring a story is intuitive and interactive:

• Click on items (boxes) to open and view detailed panels and content

• Navigate between views using the view strip on the left

• Use the toolbar options to adjust how data is displayed

• Click the background to close an item and return to the main view

• Add comments or review activity using the comments panel

About Stories

A story is a visual workspace that organizes information into items, relationships, and views. It allows users to:

• Explore data visually

• Understand relationships between items

• Collaborate through comments and shared insights

• Present information using interactive presentations

How do I Edit a Story?

If you have edit permissions, you can:

• Update item attributes and content

• Add or modify relationships

• Change views and layouts

• Create and edit presentations

If you do not have edit access, you can safely explore without affecting the story.

A Few Tips to Get You Started

• Relax – You can’t break anything without edit permissions, and undo is available

• Play the presentation or dive in – Start guided or explore freely

• Open the box – Click items to reveal detailed content

• Click the background – Exit an open item view

• Explore the views – Switch views to see different perspectives

• Add comments – Share feedback or insights easily

• Set your preferences – Manage notification settings via your profile