Using Ask Dela

Explore guidelines for optimal usage of Ask Dela in Specpoint, including tips for clear communication, leveraging conversational context, and understanding current limitations for effective interaction.

How Conversational Context Works

Ask Dela is designed to understand the flow of your conversation and remember the subject of your questions.

Benefits:

• Reduced Repetition: Conversation context enables the digital assistant to remember the subject of your initial question. This means you do not need to repeat the same subject (such as project element names or feature names) in every subsequent question. Because Ask Dela eliminates the need for repetitive input, you can streamline your interactions with the assistant, saving you time and effort.
• Smoother Interactions: With conversational context, interactions with the digital assistant feel more natural and fluid. You can engage in back-and-forth conversation, similar to how you would communicate with a colleague. Instead of having to provide all the details for each question, you can build upon previous queries seamlessly. This smoother flow of conversation enhances your experience and makes interactions with the assistant more intuitive and user-friendly.

How it works:

1. Ask your initial question about a specific subject, like a project element or a feature.
2. The assistant will answer your question and remember the subject for your follow-up questions.
3. In your next questions, you can refer back to the subject using pronouns or simply ask related questions without needing to repeat the entire name of the project element or feature.

For example:

Party	Question/Reply
You ask:	"How do I specify aluminum windows in my project specifications?"
The assistant answers:	"To specify aluminum windows in your project, you can refer to Section 085113 - Aluminum Windows. This section includes various types of commonly used standard aluminum windows such as: Casement Projected awning Projected hopper Single-hung Double-hung Horizontal sliding Fixed windows"
You can then ask:	"What are the available products for this section?"

Guidelines for Using Ask Dela

To ensure the best experience, follow these guidelines:

• Be Specific with Questions: Ask clear, detailed questions about specific content items, features, or tasks for accurate responses.
• Provide Context: Give assembly, division, family, product type, or other identifiers for precise information retrieval.
• Structure Prompts Logically: Organize prompts logically for easy comprehension and keep prompts relative and to the point.
• Use Proper Terminology: Speak Specpoint's language and refer to content items and features by their actual names.
• Verify Responses: Double-check responses, especially for crucial decisions or data, as occasional inaccuracies may occur.
• Understand Limitation: Recognize that complex calculations or queries beyond its scope may not be handled.
• Check Feature and Data Access: Ensure that your permissions align with requested feature and data.
• Use for Intended Purpose: Stick to project and feature inquiries and avoid unrelated questions.
• Maintain Clear Context: Reset conversation context if needed to receive relevant responses.
• Adapt Prompts: Learn from past interactions and adjust prompts accordingly.
• Test and Learn: Experiment with different prompt styles for optimal results.
• Report Issues: Provide feedback for Ask Dela prompts and report persistent inaccuracies to Deltek Customer Success for improvements.