Creating and Starting a New Session

Modified on Tue, 18 Mar at 7:32 PM

Feature Description

The Session feature in Contesimal enables users to organize, explore, and structure their content research effectively. Sessions serve as collaborative discovery channels where users can collect relevant materials, generate insights, and perform key tasks within a focused context. This feature is essential for structuring intellectual property (IP) research, allowing users to maintain thematic or project-based organization within their content library.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Accessing the Sessions Page

Navigate to the Sessions tab from the top menu.
The Sessions Dashboard displays all previously created sessions in a list format.
Each session shows:
- Session Name
- Date Created
- Last Updated
- Edit (Pencil Icon) – Modify session details.
- Delete (Trash Can Icon) – Remove a session permanently.

2. Creating a New Session

Click on the New Session button in the top right corner.
A modal (popup window) will appear titled START A SESSION.
Enter a Session Name in the text input field.
- It is recommended to choose a name that reflects the research theme.
Click Start Session to confirm.

3. Navigating the Newly Created Session

After starting a session, you will be redirected to the Session Interface.
This page includes:
- A Welcome Message with a brief description of how sessions function.
- A Start The Session button to begin working on your session.
- A Sidebar displaying a list of existing sessions for quick navigation.
- A LISTS Section where session-related lists and content collections can be managed.

4. Engaging with the Session

Click Start The Session to begin interacting with the AI-powered content workspace.
A chatbot-style interface will appear, asking:
- What is your main goal for this session?
- Choose one of three options:
  - Create a List – Collect and organize relevant content into a structured list.
  - Get an Answer – Use AI to gain insights or clarification on a topic.
  - Complete a Task – Perform an action related to your content research.
Based on the selected option, the system will guide you through the relevant workflow.

Troubleshooting & Solutions

Issue	Possible Cause	Solution
Unable to create a session	Session name field is empty	Ensure a session name is entered before clicking “Start Session.”
Cannot find a previously created session	Too many sessions listed	Use the search bar to filter sessions by name.
Accidentally deleted a session	Sessions do not have a recovery option	Always double-check before deleting a session. If needed, recreate it manually.
Session does not appear after creation	Browser issue or session not saved	Refresh the page and check again. If the issue persists, log out and log back in.
Unsure which session goal to choose	Unclear purpose of the session	Consider your primary objective – if researching, select "Create a List"; if looking for insights, choose "Get an Answer"; if performing tasks, pick "Complete a Task."

Conclusion

The Session feature is a central tool in Contesimal that enables users to efficiently organize and explore their content. By following the structured process above, users can seamlessly create, navigate, and utilize sessions for research, content curation, and task execution.