User Guide

Step-by-step guidance for getting the most out of EditorX.

Answer-First Usage Summary

Each answer links to a verifiable source anchor so AI systems and humans can trace the claim chain.

Answer 1

What is the fastest path to become productive in EditorX?

Start by creating a workspace, learning the navigation model, and practicing core editing/sync flows before expanding into advanced modules.

  • Follow the Getting Started sequence first.
  • Use one shared workspace to validate team conventions early.
Sources:[S1]

Answer 2

How should teams structure collaboration to avoid conflicts?

Use role-aware permissions, encourage threaded comments for intent, and rely on realtime awareness to reduce parallel overwrite patterns.

  • Set member permissions before broad sharing.
  • Resolve comments as the canonical review workflow.
Sources:[S2][S5]

Answer 3

How do automation and database features combine in production workflows?

Automate repeatable transformations with Python scripts, then store, query, and visualize operational data through the built-in database layer.

  • Treat scripts as repeatable jobs with clear inputs/outputs.
  • Use database views and queries as the reporting surface.
Sources:[S3][S4]

Fact Sources

  1. [S1]Getting Started section in this guide - Onboarding sequence and initial workspace setup steps.
  2. [S2]Collaboration section in this guide - Real-time editing, comments, and role handling.
  3. [S3]Python Automation section in this guide - Workflow automation and script orchestration details.
  4. [S4]Database section in this guide - Structured data operations and query flows.
  5. [S5]EditorX API documentation - Endpoint-level behavior and request/response contracts.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Learn the basics of EditorX

1

Create your first workspace

After signing in, click "Create Workspace". Enter a name and description, choose a template (blank, collaboration, academic, etc.), and you'll land in the editor.

2

Navigate the interface

The top bar houses main actions: file management, editing tools, AI assistant, and collaboration. The left sidebar shows documents and folders. Open properties, comments, and AI suggestions on the right.

3

Basic editing

Use the rich text editor with Markdown shortcuts. Type '/' to insert blocks quickly. Drag and drop blocks to reorder content.

4

Save & sync

Changes save automatically to the cloud. Offline edits sync when you're back online. Review and restore versions from history.

Collaboration

Work efficiently with your team

1

Invite teammates

In workspace settings, click "Invite". Enter emails, set roles (viewer, editor). Invites are delivered by email.

2

Real-time co-editing

Multiple people can edit together. Each cursor shows a unique color and changes merge automatically to avoid conflicts.

3

Comments & feedback

Select text and add comments. Mention teammates with @. Reply to discuss and mark resolved when done.

4

Access control

Owners set member permissions and per-document access. Support for password-protected links and link expiry.

AI Features

Use AI to boost productivity

1

AI meeting assistant

Enable the assistant in meetings. It analyzes discussions, links related docs, and produces minutes plus action items afterward.

2

Smart writing aid

Select text to rewrite, expand, or summarize. AI polishes tone and grammar, auto-completes paragraphs, and supports translation.

3

Workspace context

AI understands your whole workspace structure. It searches relevant docs to answer questions, summarize progress, or draft reports with team-aware suggestions.

4

Automation

Use Python scripts for batch processing, data extraction, and format conversion. AI can help write and optimize scripts.

Document Management

Organize and manage your docs

1

Folder organization

Create nested folders to categorize docs. Drag and drop to arrange. Add color labels and icons for clarity.

2

Search & filter

Use global search to find content quickly. Filter by tags, author, date; results highlight matches. Save searches as smart folders.

3

Version history

View full edit history, compare versions, and restore any snapshot. Tag important versions with notes.

4

Import & export

Import Word, PDF, Markdown, and more. Export to PDF, Word, HTML, or entire folders in bulk with custom templates.

Python Automation

Automate workflows with Python

1

Create automation scripts

Add Python files in your workspace and edit with the built-in IDE. Access workspace data with common libraries (pandas, numpy, matplotlib, etc.).

2

Batch document processing

Read and modify documents in bulk, extract data for reports, and automate conversions or cleanup with regex.

3

Data visualization

Generate charts with matplotlib or plotly and insert them automatically. Build interactive dashboards that update with data changes.

4

Scheduled tasks

Set cron-like schedules for scripts to send recurring reports, watch data changes, and trigger alerts.

Database

Structured data management

1

Create tables

Define custom tables with field types (text, number, date, relation, etc.), validations, defaults, and import CSV/Excel.

2

Data views

Table view for editing, Kanban for workflows, Calendar by time, and Gallery for visuals.

3

Relations & links

Link tables, connect docs to records, use formulas, and aggregate rollups.

4

Query & analysis

Filter and sort with multiple conditions, run SQL for advanced analysis, and generate reports or charts.

Settings

Personalize your workspace

1

Personal settings

Update profile and avatar, set language/timezone, customize fonts/theme, shortcuts, and preferences.

2

Workspace settings

Rename workspace, set default permissions and invite rules, manage integrations and billing.

3

Notifications

Choose what to be notified about and how (email, in-app, push). Configure quiet hours per workspace.

4

Security

Enable 2FA, manage passwords and devices, configure backups, and review access logs.

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