First Steps
Now that you're set up, let's explore the interface and create your first project.
Tour of the UI
The main interface is organized into several key areas:
- Top Navigation: Quick access to projects, documents, and settings
- Left Sidebar: Project tree and document organization
- Main Content: Document viewer and editor
- Right Panel: AI assistant and metadata
Creating projects and folders
New Project
- Click + New Project in the sidebar
- Choose a template: Litigation, Corporate, Real Estate, etc.
- Set project name, description, and retention policy
- TODO: Add specific template options
Organizing with folders
- Right-click on a project → New Folder
- Create logical groupings: "Pleadings", "Discovery", "Correspondence"
- Use consistent naming conventions
Upload and tagging
Document upload
- Drag and drop files directly into folders
- Supported formats: PDF, DOCX, TXT, RTF
- Bulk upload multiple documents at once
Smart tagging
- AI automatically suggests tags based on content
- Add custom tags for your workflow
- Use tags to filter and search documents
- TODO: List available tag categories
Drafting and version control
Starting a draft
- Select a document → Create Draft
- Choose drafting mode: "New Document" or "Edit Existing"
- Select AI prompt or start with a blank slate
Version management
- Every save creates a new version
- Compare versions side-by-side
- Revert to previous versions if needed
- Add version notes for team context
Sharing and permissions
Team collaboration
- Share documents with specific team members
- Set permission levels: View, Comment, Edit
- Track who made what changes
- TODO: Detail permission matrix
External sharing
- Generate secure links for external parties
- Set expiration dates on shared links
- Require authentication for sensitive documents
Tip
Pro tip: Start with a small pilot project to get comfortable with the workflow before scaling up.
What's next
- Document Intelligence - Learn advanced document processing
- Collaborative Drafting - Master team workflows
- Case Management - Organize your practice