PBI Sessions
Sessions allow you to save, manage, and continue your PBI generation work.
Session Overview
What is a Session?
A session captures:
- Input sources (documents, text, images)
- Configuration settings
- Generated PBIs
- Export history
Session Statuses
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Draft | Session created but not processed |
| Processing | AI is generating PBIs |
| Completed | Generation finished successfully |
| Failed | Error during processing |
Sessions Dashboard
Navigate to Smart PBI > Sessions to view all sessions.
Dashboard Metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Sessions | All-time session count |
| Active Sessions | Currently processing |
| Completed | Successfully finished |
| Total PBIs | Sum of all generated PBIs |
Session List
Each session displays:
- Name - Session identifier
- Status - Current state
- Created - Creation timestamp
- PBI Count - Number of generated items
- Source Type - Input type used
Managing Sessions
Viewing a Session
- Click on a session row
- View session details:
- Input sources
- Configuration used
- Generated PBIs
- Export history
Session Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| View | Open session details |
| Continue | Resume draft session |
| Duplicate | Create copy with same config |
| Load Config | Apply config to new session |
| Delete | Remove session |
Continuing a Session
For draft sessions:
- Click Continue
- Modify inputs or configuration
- Complete the generation
Duplicating a Session
Create a new session with the same setup:
- Click Duplicate
- A new draft session is created
- Modify as needed
- Run generation
Recent Sessions Sidebar
The sidebar shows your recent sessions:
Quick Access
- 5 most recent sessions displayed
- Click to open session details
- Load Config button for quick reuse
Load Configuration
Reuse settings from a previous session:
- Find the session in sidebar
- Click Load Config
- Configuration is applied to current session
- Modify if needed
Session Details
Overview Tab
Summary information:
- Session name and status
- Creation and completion times
- Source types used
- PBI count by type
Sources Tab
View input sources:
- Uploaded documents
- Pasted text content
- Images and mockups
- SmartRequest data
Configuration Tab
Settings used for generation:
- AI model
- Language
- Platforms
- PBI types
- Quality level
Results Tab
Generated PBIs:
- Hierarchical view
- List view
- Search and filter
- Export options
History Tab
Activity log:
- Creation timestamp
- Processing events
- Export actions
- Modifications
Filtering Sessions
Available Filters
| Filter | Options |
|---|---|
| Status | Draft, Processing, Completed, Failed |
| Date Range | Custom date selection |
| Source Type | Document, Text, Image, SmartRequest |
| PBI Count | Range filter |
Sorting Options
- Date (newest/oldest)
- Name (A-Z/Z-A)
- PBI Count (high/low)
- Status
Session Best Practices
Naming Conventions
Use descriptive names:
[Project] - [Feature] - [Date]Sprint 15 - User Auth RequirementsQ4 Roadmap - Mobile Features
Session Organization
- Complete or delete draft sessions regularly
- Archive old completed sessions
- Use consistent naming for easy search
Configuration Reuse
- Save successful configurations
- Use Load Config for similar projects
- Document preferred settings
Troubleshooting
Failed Sessions
If a session fails:
- Check input file formats
- Verify file sizes (< 10MB)
- Ensure text content is not empty
- Try reducing input size
- Contact support if persistent
Processing Stuck
If processing takes too long:
- Check session status
- Refresh the page
- Wait for completion notification
- Contact support if > 10 minutes