# Adding a whiteboard IFX

## Adding a whiteboard from the IFX library

1. Open your menu or tablet, and then select **IFX** <img src="https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-acd401db52e0b3a6ddc8d2df9783fc99c7dcef65%2Fmenu_i_ifx.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line">.
2. In the search field, enter "whiteboard" or "blackboard", and then select the magnifying glass icon.
3. Select one of the available IFX.
4. Move your mouse or right controller to position the IFX, and then left click or press the right trigger to place the IFX in the scene.

## Adding a whiteboard from your Drawpad

{% hint style="warning" %}
You can create a whiteboard only if you have permission to create IFX and your Drawpad is not connected to another whiteboard.
{% endhint %}

1. Open your Drawpad. See [opening-your-drawpad](https://docs.engagevr.io/engage/advanced-features/drawpad-and-whiteboards/opening-your-drawpad "mention") for instructions.
2. Select the **Whiteboard** tab.
3. On the **Whiteboard** tab, select **Create New**.
4. Move your mouse or right controller to position the whiteboard IFX, and then left click or press the right trigger to place the IFX in the scene.