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2D Canvas
A unique HUBAL feature allowing for the visual organization of work in a 2D space. Used for creating floor plans, uploading blueprints, placing documents, and tagging tasks on them.
Navigating the Canvas
Files and documents
You add files to the canvas with the Add file button or by dragging them in: images (PNG, JPG, WebP), PDF files (with page selection), DXF/CAD drawings and Office documents.
Office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are edited directly on the canvas, in the built-in editor — no downloading, no external programs. Changes are saved straight back into the file.
The AI Assistant has access to the contents of text files and documents placed on the canvas — it can read and analyse them. It can also create new documents and text notes directly on the canvas on your instruction (e.g. "write up a note from the meeting and put it on the canvas"). If the document is meant for you only rather than for the project canvas, ask for it to be saved to your private Drive — see Saving to the Drive and transcribing handwritten notes.
Files attached to tasks
You can attach files to any task — e.g. an application form that needs to be filled in as part of the task. Two ways:
- On the canvas: drag a connection thread from the edge of a task tile and drop it on any file lying on the canvas (double-click the thread to remove the link).
- In the schedule (Gantt): open task editing — in the "📎 Task files" section attach an existing project file or upload a new one (it will also appear on the project canvas).
What the link gives you:
- In Project Center → Files each file shows which task it is attached to and whether that task is done.
- On the Kanban board, task cards with files show a paperclip icon 📎.
- Every link carries a stamp: who attached the file and when.
- The AI assistant sees task files — ask e.g. "what's in the file attached to the task Fill in the application?" and the assistant will read and analyse the document (scans too, via OCR).
Built-in DXF Editor
HUBAL also supports working with CAD / DXF vector drawings. Instead of using external software, you can directly:
- Import `.dxf` files.
- Take measurements and check drawing layers on a dedicated Canvas view.
- Pin specific tasks for contractors directly to vectors (Synchronization).
Sync Gantt ↔ Canvas
Every object on the canvas can be linked to a task in the schedule.