Side panels

Working with complex projects often means navigating between different layers of information, from overall project details to specific crews and individual items. This can quickly become time-consuming and harder to manage.

How it works

As you interact with the project, the side panel responds in real time:

• Selecting the project shows the side panel in Project mode, displaying project-level sections
• Selecting a crew group switches the side panel to Crew mode, focusing on crew-related panels (e.g. Crew optimizer)
• Selecting a crew item switches the side panel to Crew item mode, where the content adapts depending on the item:
  • Empty item → shows the Crew optimizer
  • Filled item → shows the Crew profile and related details

There’s no need to manually switch between views — the interface adjusts instantly to your context.

With the Side Panel View Modes, SquidWeb simplifies this process by adapting the panel automatically based on your selection.

More control when you need it

In addition to the automatic behavior, you can also manage the panel manually through the menu:

• Fold all panels to get a cleaner and more focused view
• Filter the content by view mode (Project, Crew, Crew Item, etc.)

This combination gives you both flexibility and control, depending on how you prefer to work.

The side panel helps you:

• Spend less time searching for information
• Stay focused on the task at hand
• Navigate complex projects more efficiently
• Keep your workspace clean and structured

To see how it works in practice, watch the short video tutorial: