Use Ask Dela

Ask Dela is only available for Ajera Cloud Users

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

How it works:

  1. Ask your initial question about a specific subject, like a project or a client. Dela can answer questions about one record at a time.

  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.

For example:

  • You ask: "Who is the project manager for Glison Lofts?"

  • The assistant answers: "Mary Boyle is the project manager for Glison Lofts."

  • You can then ask: "What is the AR balance of that project?" (without mentioning the project again) because the assistant remembers the context from your previous question.

Guidelines for Using Ask Dela

To ensure the best experience, follow these guidelines:

  • Be Specific with Questions: Ask clear, detailed questions about individual records for accurate responses.

  • Provide Context: Give record names, IDs, 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 Ajera's language and refer to data points by their actual field names. When asking about user-defined data, use the exact field name or column name.

  • Aggregate Defaults: Aggregate questions for projects return active records by default. Include 'including inactive' when you need all records.

  • 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. Dela only returns one record at a time.

  • Check Data Access: Ensure that you have proper permission to access the requested data.

  • Use for Intended Purpose: Stick to project, client, and contact inquiries and avoid unrelated questions.

  • Adapt Prompts: Learn from past interactions and adjust prompts accordingly.

  • Test and Learn: Experiment with different prompt styles for optimal results.

  • Report Issues: Report persistent inaccuracies to Deltek Support Services for improvements.

  • Clear Conversation History: If Ask Dela loses context or provides an unrelated response, consider clearing the conversation history or rephrasing your question to reset the context. Ask Dela remembers the context of the last two questions. It remembers the questions and answers, and it remembers the specific record for the last answer.

Other examples of questions you can ask

  • How much remaining contract balance for Glison Lofts compared to the amount billed?

  • Please analyze the financials of the project <project name> and provide a summary of your findings along with any areas of concern. Include suggestions for improvement if applicable.

  • What is the outstanding AR for the client UK Government?

  • Who are the contracts associated with client UK Government?

  • Who is the billing contact for the project Tate Modern Redevelopment, and please provide the billing contact's phone number?

  • Draft an email to them following up on unpaid invoices and requesting to be paid.