Latest update January '26 - Comment system for team collaboration

Drawer-based commenting system

Building carbon footprint systems is now a team effort. The new Comments feature lets you discuss data quality, methodology, and assumptions through a dedicated Comments tab in the right-hand drawer, keeping your canvas clean while enabling robust collaboration.

How it works

Comments appear in the right-hand drawer, accessible through two levels:

Node-level comments:

1. Select any node in Builder mode
2. Right-hand drawer opens showing node context
3. Navigate to Comments tab
4. View existing comments for that specific node
5. Add new comment using text input at top of drawer
6. Submit to create the comment

System-level comments:

1. Deselect all nodes (or work without selecting any)
2. Drawer shows system-level context
3. Comments tab displays all system-wide comments
4. Add comments that apply to the entire system
5. Use for general questions, methodology discussions, or overall feedback

All comments save automatically and remain visible to team members with access to the system.

Key capabilities

Two-level commenting system

• Node-level comments attach to specific inputs, outputs, processes, or direct emissions
• System-level comments apply to the entire carbon footprint system
• Context switches automatically based on what you have selected
• All system comments visible when no node is selected (including all node-level comments)

Threaded discussions

• Reply to any comment to create a conversation thread
• One level of threading supported (parent comment with replies)
• Replies appear immediately below the original comment
• Maintains clear conversational flow

Activity-based ordering

• Comments ordered by most recent activity, not creation date
• Active discussions surface to the top automatically
• Within each thread, messages appear in chronological order
• Easy to identify ongoing conversations

Visual indicators

• Small icon appears on nodes with comments
• At-a-glance visibility of which nodes have discussions
• Clean canvas with minimal clutter

Comment visibility and permissions

Who can use comments:

• All users across all roles can use the commenting section
• Admins, Editors, and Viewers all have full commenting capabilities
• Comments follow system access permissions

Who can see comments:

• All users with access to the system
• Comments follow workspace permissions
• External suppliers see comments on systems shared with them
• System-level comments visible to everyone with system access

Who can comment:

• All users can add new comments
• All users can reply to existing comments
• Equal commenting capabilities across all user roles

Comment management:

• Users can delete their own comments

Related articles

These articles have been updated to reflect the new unified System Builder workflow:

• Quick Start: Build Your First System
• Build your System in System Builder
• Build with AI: AI-Powered System Builder

Questions? Contact support@carbonsig.com or use the in-app Feedback tool.

Last updated: February 2025