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16 August 2026

Finding work with search and shortcuts

Beech is faster when you stop browsing and start jumping. Drawing numbers, project names, and vendor names are all searchable. A handful of keys cover the rest of the chrome.

Global search

Press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows) from anywhere. Type a reference (RV01-FLP-005), a project, a task title, or a vendor. Results respect your role. Enter opens the item.

Other keys worth learning

  • Cmd/Ctrl + J — personal assistant: scratchpad and reminders. Not tied to a project.
  • Esc — close search, menus, and the help panel.
  • Question mark in the top bar — Help Centre, Guides, Docs, and the shortcut list.

The bell

Notifications cover deadlines, reviews, vendor follow-ups, On Hold, blocked/unblocked, and project handoff. Click through to the item, or open the full inbox at /notifications. Digest email defaults to daily; change it in My profile → Notification preferences.

Workspace filters live in the URL. Bookmark “my overdue drawings” or share a filtered board with a colleague instead of describing it in chat.

Full reference: Navigation in the user guide