Every guide in this collection
Guides for the layered 3D view: splitting a map into layers, moving between planes, tracing cross-layer links and using the stack for architecture and strategy.
How to use this collection
Each guide stands on its own, but the order below is the order that works. Start with the guide that matches the task in front of you, then use the checklist at the end of it to review the result. When a guide mentions a shortcut, the keyboard cheat sheet has the full list, and the complete guide explains where each tool lives.
Every guide here is written against the current version of the app, and each one names the specific capability it depends on, so you can check the claim in the product instead of trusting the page.
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- Choosing a 3D Concept Map Tool: What to Check — What to check in a 3D concept map tool: layer limits, camera control, offline use, export formats and WebGL support, scored against what Canvasola does.
- 3D Mind Maps: What a Layered 3D View Actually Shows — A 3D mind map in Canvasola stacks up to eight layers on depth planes you can orbit, explode and trace. Here is what the third dimension really adds.
- Figma Alternative for 3D Diagrams: An Honest Comparison — A Figma alternative for 3D diagrams: Canvasola puts mind map layers on depth planes, works offline in a browser tab and exports PNG, SVG and JSON files.
- How to Make a Layered Mind Map: A Step-by-Step Guide — Make a layered mind map in the browser: create a layer, move branches onto it, rename it, then switch layers in 2D or open the whole stack in 3D.
- How to Separate Data and Product Layers in a Mind Map — Separate data and product layers in one mind map, then read the links between them in the 3D stack with trace mode and export the layered view as PNG.
- How to Use the 3D Layer Stack: Cameras, Explode, Trace — Use the 3D layer stack with confidence: switch camera presets, pull the explode slider, trace links across layers, dive into a card and export the view as PNG.