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Softspace is a new kind of tool for productivity, collaboration, and knowledge management. Build beautiful virtual workspaces where you always have room to do your greatest work.

Computers are magic. They let us carry a lifetime of knowledge around in our pocket. But when we need to see how everything fits together, it often feels like computers get in the way.

That's because every laptop and smartphone is limited by the same thing: its tiny, flat display. All your best ideas, locked away inside.

Softspace uses virtual reality to set them free.

Softspace was born in one of the world's greatest art and design studios. While working there as creative coders, Yiliu and Daniel realized how much the studio's physical workspace contributed to its success. Our productivity and collaboration apps paled in comparison.

In spatial computing, we saw the promise of a better tool. But nobody was making exactly what we wanted. So we decided to do it ourselves.

Learn more 👉 www.soft.space

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Getting Started 🚀

First, install Softspace onto your Oculus Quest using SideQuest. If you prefer to use a PC-tethered headset, Softspace is also available on the Steam Store.

Create a Softspace account using the Softspace Companion App on your smartphone. Typing passwords in virtual reality is a pain. We built the Companion App to make managing your Softspace account as easy as possible.

1. Get the Companion App →

See our Quick Start Guide. We designed Softspace's UI for simplicity and power. There are only a few things you need to learn to start using Softspace.

2. Check the Quick Start Guide →

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Release Notes

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2020.1.23

Released October 5, 2021

This is an important maintenance update to Softspace that prevents the Dropbox integration from breaking. Please note: you may need to re-connect your Dropbox account using the Companion App (app.soft.space), under the "Integrations" tab.

We're working hard on a big update to Softspace. More on that soon!

Fixes

• Dropbox has made breaking changes to how third-party apps (like Softspace) authenticate users. These changes improve the security of your Dropbox account, but prevent older versions of Softspace from accessing the contents of your Dropbox account. Please re-connect your Dropbox account using the Companion App (app.soft.space), under the "Integrations" tab to restore access to your Dropbox folder in the workspace app.

2020.1.22

Released May 18, 2021

This is an important maintenance update to prevent Softspace from breaking on June 1, due to a scheduled shutdown of one of our core 3rd party services.

We're working hard on a big update to Softspace. More on that soon!

Improvements

• We use the fantastic Normcore library for networking (multiuser) functionality. Previous versions of Softspace used Normcore 1.0, which is being shut down on June 1, 2021. Since Normcore is necessary even when you're not using Softspace with any other people, older versions of Softspace will also break on June 1. This update prevents that by upgrading to Normcore 2.0. You won't have to do anything differently—but please note that entering a workspace with this version of the app will prevent older versions (pre-2020.1.22) from entering that same workspace in the future. Also, there's a slight performance improvement, so you should notice that Softspace is just a little bit smoother than before!

Fixes

• Flickering in the overhead lights of the environment has been reduced.

2020.1.21

Released December 3, 2020

This is a big one, so we have a whole blog post about it!

2020.1.20

Released November 2, 2020

Improvements

• Big improvements to typing!!
• Bluetooth and wired keyboard support on Quest and Steam versions. Input and edit text on notes, Board names, and the web browser much, much more quickly.
• The virtual keyboard is faster and more comfortable to type on. It is no longer "attached" to the item being typed on, but follows the user. Adjust and resize the keyboard for ideal ergonomics. Virtual arrow keys let you navigate text quickly.
• A typing caret and selection highlight now display when editing text.
• The web browser now remains 'live' even after you stop typing on it, allowing you to (for example) keep a Youtube video playing while doing other things.

Fixes

• Fixed issue that would occasionally cause NoteItems to appear blank.
• Fixed an issue where the Dropbox browser was preventing correct interactions with Board items in the workspace, even when it was hidden.

Known Issues

• Dropbox files and folders are not displayed in alphabetical order.
• Web browser resolution is low (1024 px wide).
• More and better tools for creating and editing content required, such as image and PDF "snipping", saving images from the web browser, the ability to sketch on images and PDFs, etc.
• Item widgets placement is awkward—they're too small, and always stuck to the bottom-right—making them difficult to interact with or see from a distance.
• When in a workspace with multiple users, items you move and place occasionally "jump" back to their previous position as out-dated sync data is applied.
• Browser windows can become "un-browsable" if you switch between a few different ones quickly in succession.

2020.1.19

Released October 18, 2020

Fixes

• Fixed issue that caused an item to remain indicated when moving the controller very quickly across it.
• Fixed an issue that was causing the Dropbox browser to display folder items with incorrect frame vertical size.
• Fixed an issue that was causing image items to "flash" into view at the incorrect size the first frame after being created.
• Fixed an issue that was causing box item frames from staying indicated on adding or removing a child item.

2020.1.18

Released September 22, 2020

Improvements

• Softspace can now draw 1000 Items at a full 72 FPS! For example, 1000 different images render in 11 milliseconds, which is a 318% improvement from the 35 milliseconds it took one month ago (version 2020.1.14).
• RAM usage by the texturing subsystem has been reduced, leading to more memory headroom for other RAM-intensive subsystems. For example, this has led to a performance and stability improvement when browsing memory-heavy websites with the built-in browser.
• NoteItems now have a smaller minimum size, making them better to use as notes.
• App package size reduced by 12% by excluding unused shaders.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue that would potentially cause images, web browsers, and PDFs to shrink to zero vertical size due to differences in regional formats when converting decimals values to text strings. This would only occur if the same workspace was entered using a (for example) US-English computer and a German one.
• Fixed an issue that was occasionally causing web browsers to display a gray canvas, instead of the saved view of the website, when re-entering a Workspace.

2020.1.17

Released September 4, 2020

Improvements

• Avatars are now a more abstract, translucent material, which is in-line with future plans for personalized avatars using this same visual language.

Fixes

• Fixed several issues that were making the Dropbox browser difficult to use, including displaying files too large, and folder title bars that overlapped and were hard to click.