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Overview of Sessions and History

In Evelant, your experience is designed to be seamless and user-friendly. By saving your conversations in sessions, we ensure that you can always pick up right where you left off, whether you're using the browser extension or the web app. Each session serves as a repository for your conversations, allowing you to manage them efficiently.

Understanding Sessions

Each session in Evelant is a unique container for your conversations. When you sign in, your chat history is organized into these sessions automatically. Here’s what you need to know about sessions:

  • Title: Each session can have a customized title, making it easier to identify its content at a glance.
  • Pinned State: You can pin important sessions to keep them at the top of your sidebar, in their own Pinned section, ahead of your regular chats.
  • Orb Color: Each session is marked with a distinct orb color, adding a visual element that helps differentiate between various conversations.
  • Project: A session started inside a Project carries that Project's tag and appears in a dedicated Projects section of the sidebar, above Pinned — see the Projects guide for how to group chats together with shared instructions and files.

Managing Your Sessions

To manage your sessions effectively, you can use the dashboard sidebar. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to browse, rename, and pin your sessions:

  1. Access the Dashboard:

    • Open the Evelant browser extension.
    • Click on the extension icon to reveal the dashboard.

  2. Browse Sessions:

    • In the sidebar, you will see a list of all your sessions.
    • Scroll through the list to view the titles and orb colors.

  3. Renaming a Session:

    • Hover over the session you wish to rename.
    • Click the “Edit” (pencil) icon next to the session title.
    • Type in your new title and confirm by pressing “Enter”.

  4. Pinning a Session:

    • Locate the session you want to pin in the sidebar.
    • Click on the pin icon next to the session title.
    • Pinned sessions will move to the top of the list for easier access.

Clearing Your Session History

Evelant allows you to clear your chat history either for individual sessions or for all sessions combined. Here’s how to do it:

Clearing a Single Session

  1. Select the Session:

    • Click on the session you want to clear from the sidebar.

  2. Access Session Options:

    • Click on the “More Options” (three-dot) menu.

  3. Clear History:

    • Select “Clear Session History” from the dropdown menu.
    • Confirm your choice in the pop-up dialog to delete only that session.

Clearing All History

  1. Open Settings:

    • Click on your profile icon in the dashboard.
    • Navigate to “Settings”.

  2. Clear All History:

    • Locate the “Clear All History” option.
    • Click it and confirm your decision in the following dialog box.

Note: Clearing history only affects your account, ensuring that other users or shared accounts remain unaffected.

Real-Time Syncing of Messages

One of the standout features of Evelant is the near real-time syncing of messages. This means that any new messages you receive or send via the extension are reflected instantly in the web app. Here’s how it works:

  • Instant Notifications: Upon receiving a new message, you will see a notification in the dashboard.
  • Seamless Transition: If you switch from the browser extension to the web app, your conversation continues without interruption.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

While Evelant is designed to be intuitive, users may encounter issues from time to time. Here are some common problems and their solutions:

  1. Unable to Access Sessions:

    • Solution: Ensure you’re signed in. If you're not seeing your sessions, log out and log back in.

  2. Changes Not Saving:

    • Solution: Check your internet connection. A weak connection may prevent changes from being saved.

  3. Messages Not Syncing:

    • Solution: Refresh the web app or extension. If the problem persists, log out and back in.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I have multiple sessions active at the same time?

A: Yes, you can have multiple sessions open simultaneously, allowing you to manage different conversations without losing context.

Q: What happens if I clear my session history?

A: Clearing your session history will permanently delete all messages within that session. Ensure you back up any important information before proceeding.

Q: Is there a limit to how many sessions I can have?

A: Currently, there is no limit on the number of sessions you can create. Feel free to organize your conversations in a way that best suits your needs.

Best Practices for Managing Sessions

  • Regularly Review Sessions: Periodically check your sessions to see if any need renaming or clearing, helping to keep your dashboard organized.
  • Pin Important Sessions: Use the pin feature for sessions that contain ongoing projects or critical conversations to ensure quick access.
  • Use Descriptive Titles: When renaming sessions, choose titles that clearly indicate the content or purpose of the session for easier navigation.

By following the guidelines above, you can make the most of Evelant's session and history features, ensuring that your conversations are organized, accessible, and easy to manage. Happy chatting!