Navigating Codex

1. First-Time Login and Account Creation

• When opening Codex for the first time, click the button at the top to create an account
• Choose your username, email, and password
• Write down your credentials and keep them somewhere secure
• If you've just signed up, the app will automatically log you in
• Otherwise, click the "Log In" button to access your projects

2. Understanding the Project List

• After logging in, you'll see a list of all your projects
• Each project displays its current status and progress
• Projects you have access to from other users will also appear in this list

3. Project Management Options

For each project in your list, you have several options:

Clone Button:

• Downloads the project to your local device
• Creates a local copy that can sync with the cloud version
• Use this for projects you want to work on locally

Open Button:

• Appears for projects already downloaded locally
• Opens the project for editing and translation work

Delete Button (Down Arrow):

• Deletes your local copy of the project
• If the project is synced to the cloud, it remains available online
• For unpublished projects, deletion removes the project entirely
• The system will warn you before permanent deletion

Zip Button:

• Creates a complete backup of your project as a zip file
• Allows you to choose where to save the backup
• Useful for sharing projects with others or creating backups

4. Opening and Working with Projects

• Click "Open" on a project to start working
• If the project contains many documents, it will build an index for AI functionality
• The AI needs time to process and create memories for your project
• Wait for the indexing process to complete before beginning work

5. Navigating Within a Project

Document Upload Page:

• May appear when first opening a project
• Close unnecessary tabs to return to the main workspace

Welcome Tab:

• Shows up when all other tabs are closed
• Provides access to main project functions
• Click the button to open the translations panel from the sidebar

Compass Button:

• Located in the sidebar - your navigation hub
• Click to open/close the translations panel
• Shows all documents available in your project
• Use this to access different books and chapters

6. Working with Translation Files

• The main workspace shows your source text on the left
• Your target translation appears on the right
• Use the compass button to show/hide the sidebar for more workspace
• Navigate through books and chapters using the sidebar panel

7. Main Menu and Project Settings

Accessing Project Settings:

• Located above the compass button (may vary in position)
• These menus can be rearranged, so layout may differ

Available Settings:

• Source Language: Change your source language as needed
• Target Language: Set or modify your target language
• Spell Checking: Turn spell checking on/off (optional for most projects)
• Sync Settings: Configure automatic syncing to the cloud
• Auto Sync Interval: Set how frequently (in minutes) the project syncs
• Manual Sync: Use the sync button for immediate synchronization

8. Co-pilot and AI Settings

• Access co-pilot settings from the main menu
• Configure the system prompt for AI assistance
• Generate AI instructions for your specific project needs
• Monitor AI performance through available metrics

9. Advanced Project Options

Export Project:

• Create copies of your project in various formats

Import Labels:

• Add labels for cells (useful for subtitles with character names)

Import Book Names:

• Customize book names for your project
• Example: Change "Romans" to a culturally appropriate name

AI Metrics:

• Review AI performance statistics
• Examine how well the AI is assisting with your translation work

10. Tips for Efficient Navigation

• Keep the compass button easily accessible for quick navigation
• Use the main menu regularly to access project settings
• Sync your project frequently to prevent data loss
• Close unnecessary tabs to maintain a clean workspace
• The welcome tab is your reset point if you get lost in the interface