Creating a project in ZSearch

Projects in ZSearch allow users to group relevant documents from search results into a focused workspace. Each project creates a scoped context where users can search, explore, and collaborate using only the selected files.

Projects are created after running a search and selecting documents from the search results.

Only files you are authorized to access can be added to a project.

Selecting files from search results

To begin creating a project:

  1. Run a search using the search bar. Please refer to the Searching in ZSearch page for details on searching.

  2. Review the search results

  3. Select one or more files using the checkbox next to each result

Once at least one file is selected, ZSearch displays project-related actions above the results list.

Creating a new project

After selecting files, you can create a new project:

  1. Click Create project

  2. In the Create new project dialog, enter a project name

  3. (Optional) Add users to the project by selecting them from the list

  1. Confirm to create the project

The selected files are automatically added to the new project.

Project workspace

Once a project is created, users are taken to the project workspace.

The project workspace includes:

  • A project-specific search bar

  • The list of project files

  • Chat history for project-specific interactions

  • Access to collaborators and project settings

All queries and interactions within a project are scoped strictly to the files added to that project.

Editing and managing projects

Users can:

  • Add more files to a project from new searches

  • Remove files from the project (if permitted)

  • Invite or remove collaborators

  • Switch between projects using My projects

Projects persist across sessions and can be revisited at any time.

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