Using the chat
Start a new chat
Section titled “Start a new chat”Click “New chat” in the sidebar to start a new conversation. The chat automatically uses your workspace’s default model, but you can switch the model at any time.
Choose an AI model
Section titled “Choose an AI model”Via the model selector in the chat area you choose which AI model processes your messages. The available models are defined by your administrator.
Model information
Section titled “Model information”Each model shows you:
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of the model (e.g. Claude 3.5 Sonnet) |
| Provider | Vendor (e.g. Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Mistral) |
| Location | Where the model is operated (e.g. EU, USA) |
| Speed | Relative response speed |
| Quality | Relative response quality |
Data protection labels
Section titled “Data protection labels”Watch for the colored badges on each model:
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| EU-Sovereign | The model runs on EU-sovereign infrastructure. Full data control within the EU |
| GDPR | GDPR-compliant. Data is processed exclusively in the EU. No data outflow to third countries |
| Global | Servers outside the EU. Data outflow to third countries possible |
Tip: When you work with confidential company data, choose a model with the EU-Sovereign or GDPR label. More on this under Data protection & data sovereignty.
Switch model
Section titled “Switch model”You can switch the model at any time within a chat. Just click the model selector and choose another model. All subsequent messages are then handled by the new model.
Using files in the chat
Section titled “Using files in the chat”You can upload files directly into the chat so that the AI can analyze and process their content.
How it works
Section titled “How it works”- Drag & drop: drag files directly into the chat window
- Click: click the upload icon in the input field
Limits
Section titled “Limits”- A maximum of 5 files per message
- Maximum file size: 50 MB per file (can vary by workspace)
- All common file formats are supported
Manage attached files
Section titled “Manage attached files”After upload, you see the attached files with name and size below the input field. You can remove individual files before sending.
Examples of use:
- “Summarize this PDF”
- “Analyze the numbers in this Excel file”
- “Translate this document into English”
Manage your chat history
Section titled “Manage your chat history”Overview
Section titled “Overview”All your chats appear in the sidebar, grouped by time:
- Today
- Yesterday
- This week
- Last week
- Older periods
Scroll down to load older chats.
Search chats
Section titled “Search chats”Use the search field at the top of the sidebar to search chats by keyword. For a full search across all chats, click “Search all chats”.
Rename a chat
Section titled “Rename a chat”- Right-click a chat in the sidebar
- Select “Rename”
- Enter the new name and confirm with Enter
Delete a chat
Section titled “Delete a chat”- Right-click a chat in the sidebar
- Select “Delete thread”
- Confirm the deletion in the dialog
Caution: Deleted chats cannot be restored.