First Steps

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