Workspaces and Projects
Workspaces and projects are the two main account-level containers in Topologis.
A workspace is the collaboration boundary. A project is the map-editing boundary. Once that distinction is clear, the rest of the account model is straightforward.
How workspaces work
You can have access to more than one workspace in Topologis. A workspace is either:
- A workspace you own
- A workspace where you have editor access
Workspaces group people and projects together. If you work with different teams, clients, or internal groups, keeping that work in separate workspaces makes permissions and project organization easier to manage.
Inside each workspace, projects hold the actual map work. If you need more context on how workspaces relate to your personal account, see Your Account.
Switching workspaces
Topologis lets you switch the active workspace from the workspace menu in the dashboard sidebar.
This matters because the active workspace determines which projects, members, and workspace settings you are looking at. If something seems to be missing, you may simply be in the wrong workspace.
Switching workspaces does not move data between them. It only changes which workspace you are currently managing.
Creating a workspace
You can create a new workspace from the same workspace menu used for switching workspaces.
This is useful when you want a separate place for a new team, a new client, or a distinct body of work that should not share the same project list and member access.
After the workspace is created, you can switch into it and start adding projects right away.
Workspace settings
Workspace settings are managed from the workspace page in the dashboard.
Owners can:
- Rename the workspace
- Update the workspace avatar
- Remove editors
- Delete the workspace
Editors can access the workspace and its projects, but they do not control owner-only workspace settings.
Workspace owners also manage editor access from this area. Depending on your subscription, inviting new editors may be part of your workspace setup. For member management details, see Team Members.
Deleting a workspace is restricted more tightly than other actions. Only the owner can do it, and Topologis will not let you delete your last remaining workspace.
Creating a project
Projects are created from the workspace Projects page.
Both workspace owners and editors can create projects in the workspace. When you create a project, Topologis opens it in the editor so you can start importing data and building the map immediately.
Each new project also starts with a default view and a default style. That gives the project a ready-to-edit presentation structure from the start, even before you create additional views or styles. For a practical walkthrough, see Create Your First Map.
Renaming and deleting projects
Project management happens at the workspace level, not the account level.
From the workspace Projects page, workspace owners and editors can:
- Open a project
- Rename a project
- Delete a project
Use rename when the project is still active but needs a clearer label. Use delete when the project should no longer remain in the workspace.
How projects store data
A project is the main container for map work in Topologis.
At a high level, a project stores:
- Imported map data as layers
- Tooltip settings
- Styles
- Views
This means the project holds both the source map content and the presentation settings used to turn that content into something shareable. Workspaces organize projects and people. Projects organize the map itself.
If you think in those two levels, it becomes easier to decide where a change belongs:
- Change the workspace when you are managing access or overall organization
- Change the project when you are editing the map, its data, or how it is presented