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Type a question, pick an AI model, and chat with AskPhi.

Before you start​

The chat input​

At the bottom of the screen you'll see:

  • A text input ("What's in your mind...").
  • A model selector chip on the bottom-left.
  • A send icon on the bottom-right.

placeholder: chat input with model dropdown open

Send a message​

  1. Type your question into the input. Plain English is fine — for example, Show me the top 5 sales by revenue.
  2. Press Enter to send.
  3. Your message appears immediately on the right. The AI's reply appears on the left within a few seconds.
tip

Be specific. "Show me the trend of revenue per month" gives a chart; "What is this data about?" gives a summary.

Pick an AI model​

  1. Click the model chip in the bottom-left of the input.
  2. A menu opens with available providers and models. Models that aren't currently configured are greyed out.
  3. Click a model to select it. The chip updates to its name and provider.
  4. Continue typing — your next message will use that model.

What does "model status" mean?​

Below the input you may see:

MessageMeaning
(nothing)A model is selected and ready.
"Loading..."AskPhi is fetching the model list.
"Unable to load model providers."Network or server problem. Try refreshing.
"No configured models are available."No model is set up. Ask an admin to enable a provider.

Errors above the input​

If a message fails to send, AskPhi shows a red banner above the input with the error text. Click the × in the banner to dismiss it once you've corrected the problem.

Common reasons:

  • The model became disabled mid-session.
  • Your network dropped briefly.
  • The server is busy.

Tips for better answers​

  • Reference column names you saw in the data editor — e.g. Compare quantity by region is clearer than compare it.
  • Ask for charts directly: "Plot a bar chart of…" or "Show a pie chart of…".
  • One question per message keeps replies focused.
  • If a reply isn't what you wanted, ask a follow-up — AskPhi has the context of the file and the session so far.

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