user_interface_guide

User Interface Guide

Comprehensive guide to navigating and using the ContractAI interface effectively

Overview

This guide provides detailed information about the ContractAI user interface, including navigation, features, and best practices for optimal usage.

Interface Architecture

graph TD
    A[User Interface] --> B[Layout]
    A --> C[Components]
    A --> D[Features]

    B --> B1[Header]
    B --> B2[Sidebar]
    B --> B3[Main Content]

    C --> C1[Widgets]
    C --> C2[Forms]
    C --> C3[Tables]

    D --> D1[Search]
    D --> D2[Actions]
    D --> D3[Tools]

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Navigation Structure

Main Navigation

graph TD
    A[Main Nav] --> B[Dashboard]
    A --> C[Contracts]
    A --> D[Workflows]
    A --> E[Analytics]

    B --> B1[Overview]
    B --> B2[Metrics]
    B --> B3[Reports]

    C --> C1[Contract List]
    C --> C2[Create Contract]
    C --> C3[Contract Details]

    D --> D1[Active]
    D --> D2[Templates]
    D --> D3[History]

    E --> E1[Performance]
    E --> E2[Compliance]
    E --> E3[Risk]

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Navigation Flow

sequenceDiagram
    participant U as User
    participant N as Navigation
    participant P as Page
    participant C as Content

    U->>N: Select Menu
    N->>P: Load Page
    P->>C: Fetch Content
    C->>U: Display View

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Interface Components

Dashboard

graph TD
    A[Dashboard] --> B[Widgets]
    A --> C[Charts]
    A --> D[Actions]

    B --> B1[Status]
    B --> B2[Alerts]
    B --> B3[Tasks]

    C --> C1[Performance]
    C --> C2[Trends]
    C --> C3[Metrics]

    D --> D1[Quick]
    D --> D2[Common]
    D --> D3[Recent]

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Contract Console

graph TD
    A[Contract Console] --> B[Editor]
    A --> C[Tools]
    A --> D[Preview]

    B --> B1[Document]
    B --> B2[Clauses]
    B --> B3[Comments]

    C --> C1[Format]
    C --> C2[Review]
    C --> C3[Share]

    D --> D1[View]
    D --> D2[Print]
    D --> D3[Export]

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Feature Guide

Search Interface

graph TD
    A[Search] --> B[Basic]
    A --> C[Advanced]
    A --> D[Filters]

    B --> B1[Quick]
    B --> B2[Recent]
    B --> B3[Saved]

    C --> C1[Criteria]
    C --> C2[Operators]
    C --> C3[Results]

    D --> D1[Type]
    D --> D2[Status]
    D --> D3[Date]

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Action Interface

graph TD
    A[Actions] --> B[Create]
    A --> C[Edit]
    A --> D[Manage]

    B --> B1[Contract]
    B --> B2[Workflow]
    B --> B3[Template]

    C --> C1[Content]
    C --> C2[Settings]
    C --> C3[Access]

    D --> D1[Status]
    D --> D2[Version]
    D --> D3[History]

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User Experience

Interaction Flow

sequenceDiagram
    participant U as User
    participant I as Interface
    participant S as System
    participant R as Response

    U->>I: Interact
    I->>S: Process
    S->>R: Generate
    R->>U: Display

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Feedback System

graph TD
    A[Feedback] --> B[Visual]
    A --> C[Status]
    A --> D[Help]

    B --> B1[Loading]
    B --> B2[Success]
    B --> B3[Error]

    C --> C1[Progress]
    C --> C2[Updates]
    C --> C3[Alerts]

    D --> D1[Tooltips]
    D --> D2[Guides]
    D --> D3[Support]

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Customization

User Preferences

graph TD
    A[Preferences] --> B[Display]
    A --> C[Behavior]
    A --> D[Notifications]

    B --> B1[Theme]
    B --> B2[Layout]
    B --> B3[Font]

    C --> C1[Defaults]
    C --> C2[Shortcuts]
    C --> C3[Language]

    D --> D1[Alerts]
    D --> D2[Updates]
    D --> D3[Reports]

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Customization Flow

sequenceDiagram
    participant U as User
    participant P as Preferences
    participant S as System
    participant I as Interface

    U->>P: Set Options
    P->>S: Save Settings
    S->>I: Apply Changes
    I->>U: Update View

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Best Practices

Interface Usage

graph TD
    A[Best Practices] --> B[Navigation]
    A --> C[Actions]
    A --> D[Efficiency]

    B --> B1[Shortcuts]
    B --> B2[History]
    B --> B3[Favorites]

    C --> C1[Common]
    C --> C2[Batch]
    C --> C3[Automated]

    D --> D1[Layout]
    D --> D2[Tools]
    D --> D3[Workflow]

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Performance

graph TD
    A[Performance] --> B[Loading]
    A --> C[Response]
    A --> D[Optimization]

    B --> B1[Cache]
    B --> B2[Prefetch]
    B --> B3[Lazy Load]

    C --> C1[Speed]
    C --> C2[Feedback]
    C --> C3[Error]

    D --> D1[Resources]
    D --> D2[Network]
    D --> D3[Storage]

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Tools

Interface Tools

graph TD
    A[Tools] --> B[Editor]
    A --> C[Viewer]
    A --> D[Helper]

    B --> B1[Format]
    B --> B2[Review]
    B --> B3[Share]

    C --> C1[Preview]
    C --> C2[Print]
    C --> C3[Export]

    D --> D1[Search]
    D --> D2[Filter]
    D --> D3[Sort]

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Tool Flow

sequenceDiagram
    participant U as User
    participant T as Tool
    participant P as Process
    participant R as Result

    U->>T: Select Tool
    T->>P: Execute
    P->>R: Generate
    R->>U: Display

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Need help? Contact our support team at support@contractai.com or visit our Support Portal

Next Steps

1. Review interface
2. Set preferences
3. Learn shortcuts
4. Practice workflows
5. Customize layout
6. Explore features

Additional Resources

• Quick Start Guide
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Interface Tips
• Support Portal