anytype-docs-basics-learn-the-model.md
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Here is a quick map of Anytype. Understanding these core concepts will make everything else click.
This is your house. Your Vault is essentially your account. It is a container for everything you create and is protected by end-to-end encryption. The only way to access your content is with your Key, nobody should have access to this.
The rooms in your house. Channels are where all the work happens. Also known as Spaces, you can create as many as you like. Because Spaces are isolated from one another, they are ideal for separating different areas of your life, such as Personal, Family, or Work. You can keep them private or invite others to join shared ones.
The stuff in your rooms. In most apps, 'the stuff' consists of files organized into a folder hierarchy. In Anytype, we have Objects. A recipe is an object, a meeting note is an object, and a photo is an object. Instead of items buried deep in folders, Objects float in like stars in space that are connected by links. Think of documents and files in Anytype as a network rather than a hierarchical folder tree.
The furniture holding your stuff. Types give your Objects categories and prevent your Space from becoming a disorganized mess. Every Object is categorized into a Type, such as a Note, Task, Person, or Book. Even images, videos, and files are their own Type. This makes it easy to find and organize everything in your space.
The labels on your stuff. Properties allow you to more deeply define your Objects. For example:
For a task, the Properties might be 'Due Date' and 'Priority.'
For a person, the Properties might be 'Birthday' and 'Email.'
These little details help you describe your Objects and link them together—such as connecting a book to its movie adaptation, or a meeting to a specific project.
The magic. As your Space grows, you need tools to find, organize, and visualize your Objects. Anytype uses Views to do this:
Put all your events in a 'Calendar layout' only showing those 'coming up next.'
Display all your artwork in a 'Gallery layout' filtered by your 'favorites.'
Have all your tasks in a 'Kanban layout' grouped by 'assignee.'
You can customize Views to suit your exact needs and have as many as you like. Additionally, every View can be turned into Widgets for quick access in your sidebar.
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