LLM Chat
Chatbot​
To access the Chatbot click on Chatbot on the left navigation bar :
This interface allows you to ask questions to QAnswer chatbot. It's a Large Language Model (LLM) interface. If you choose to use QAnswer LLM, you will be asking questions to a secure chatbot, and your data will be safe.
- Initially, the chatbot is not linked to any document you provided on your AI Assistant section.
- You can choose another LLM by clicking on the LLM name in the bottom right of the question input.
- Initial Chat
- Data sources
- Secure LLM
- General LLM
- Public LLM
- Public Chat
These datasource settings work in exactly the same way as AI Assistant Data Source section!
You can ask questions about any topic you want.
- Question
- Answer
- Edit Question
- Conversation History
- Conversation Actions
- Once you receive an answer you can regenerate it by clicking on Re-Generate answer.
- Additionally, you can also edit your question by clicking on appearing just below your question on hover.
- On the left panel you can see the history of each conversation you've started with the chatbot.
You have acces to several actions by clicking on the three dots
on the right of the chat title:- Rename the conversation by clicking on .
- Share the conversation by clicking on .
- Delete a conversation you no longer use by clicking on .
Web Search​
You can also activate "Search the Web" for specific needs by clicking on
on the left of the input field. It will toggle the search mode. If enabled, it will look like this .AI Assistant​
- You can ask a question to one of your AI Assistant by selecting it on the New Chat screen.
- You can also tag the AI Assistant in the chatbot by typing @ and its name in the input.
- If you want to remove the AI Assistant tag, you can click on the X icon next to the AI Assistant name in the text field.
- Select AI Assistant
- Question
- Answer
- @AI Assistant
Share Conversation​
Sharing​
To share a conversation click on
in actions menu, next to the conversation title.- First, choose the type of sharing you want and its corresponding tab.
- You can share by Link and adjust access right to make it accessible to everyone that is logged in or not accessible.
- You can share directly on the app with users, a team or your organization if you are part of one.
- You can choose the name of users, teams and organizations you want to share your conversation with.
- You must choose the access type "Read only", "Read and Write" or "Use Only".
- Validate your choice by clicking on .
- You can update an access type by selecting another access type on the related dropdown.
- You can remove a share authorization by clicking on .
- Share settings
- Authorizations
- Shared
Receiving​
- You can only unsubscribe from a user-shared conversation. To do so click on an confirm.
- In read only access the user receiving the conversation will not be able to ask a question to the chatbot.
- In read and write access the user receiving the conversation will be able to ask a question to the chatbot and add datasource.
- In use only access (for chatbot conversation) is the same as read and write access. Use only mode difference is noticable for shared AI Assistants.
- Result
- Read Only
- Read Write
- Conversation Unsubscribe
RAG Mode​
If you have provided a document that doesn't fit the window context in your chat conversation datasource, the chatbot will use RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) mode to better understand and answer your question.
- RAG mode
- Modal Text
Why RAG Mode?
Your chatbot is currently using RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) mode because your data doesn't fit entirely within the LLM's context window.
What does this mean?
The LLM can only see a portion of your data at once. In RAG mode, the system retrieves the most relevant chunks of information to answer your questions, but the LLM doesn't have visibility into all your data simultaneously.
How to fix this:
- Change the LLM to one with a larger context window
- Reduce your dataset size by removing unnecessary documents
RAG mode is not a limitation - it's a powerful technique used by most production AI systems. However, upgrading to a larger context LLM can improve responses for questions requiring broader context.
If you didn't create an AI Assistant yet you can check Create an AI Assistant section!
Video Tutorial​
Quick Tour & Overview​
In this beginners’ demo, you’ll see how to get started with your new AI chat interface. We’ll show you:
- how to log in and land on the New Chat screen
- how to upload documents and let the AI learn your data
- how to ask questions using voice, image or file input
- how built-in web search and the agentic mode work together
- how to switch between different LLMs for maximum flexibility
🔑 Key-words covered: AI chat, ChatGPT-style interface, AI agent, document upload, image question, web search, LLM switch, smart AI assistant, new chat interface.
Ready to see how easy it is to ask anything and get accurate answers in seconds? Hit play — and let’s get you started.
Connect Data, Upload Image and Web Search​
Unlock the full power of QAnswer’s New Chat Interface in this quick demo!
In under 2 minutes, learn how to:
✅ Upload and query documents directly.
✅ Ask questions about any image.
✅ Use built-in web search for real-time answers.
Whether you’re a professional, student, or team member — this tutorial helps you get instant, verified answers from multiple data sources, all in one place.
🎓 What you’ll learn:
- How to use QAnswer’s Attachment, Image, and Web Search icons
- How to ask smarter, contextual questions
- How QAnswer brings together your data and the web
🚀 Start exploring the future of AI-powered knowledge with QAnswer.
Invoking AI assistant, Access chat history​
Welcome back to QAnswer! 👋 In this essential tutorial, we dive deep into two powerful features that will boost your productivity: invoking AI Assistants and efficiently managing your chat history.
🤖 Mastering QAnswer AI Assistants
QAnswer Assistants are custom-built, specialized agents (or LLMs) designed to handle specific business tasks.
✅ How to Call: Simply type @ followed by the assistant's name (e.g., @financial reports) and hit Enter.
Use Cases: Get quick answers from your data within snaps
💬 Manage, Share, and Collaborate on Chats
Learn how to manage your workspace like a pro:
✅ Rename Chat: Hover over any previous chat and click the three dots (...) to quickly rename it for better organization.
✅ Public/User Sharing: Enable public access or share with specific users to collaborate on tasks at the user level.
Admin Access: Note that Team and Organization-wide sharing requires admin permissions.
🔥 Level Up Your AI Workflow!
Edit question, Regenerate, New chat, Export conversation​
Learn how to use some of the most useful tools inside QAnswer’s New Chat interface.
In this quick tutorial, we’ll walk through how to:
👉 Edit your prompt to fix typos or add more details
👉 Regenerate responses for alternative outputs
👉 Start a New Chat when beginning a fresh task
👉 Export your entire conversation for reports, record-keeping, or sharing with your team
Whether you’re writing emails, drafting documents, analyzing content, or collaborating with coworkers, these features help you work faster and more accurately inside QAnswer.