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Sources & Citations

Verify AI answers with original document references.

Overview

Every AI answer that uses document information includes source citations. These help you:

  • Verify accuracy of information
  • Access original context
  • Share references with team members
  • Build trust in AI responses

Viewing Sources

Source Button

After each AI response:

  1. Look for the Sources button below the answer.

  2. Click to expand the source list.

  3. Each source shows:

  4. Document name
  5. Relevant section or page
  6. Brief excerpt

Source Panel

The expanded sources panel displays:

Element Description
Document icon File type indicator
Document name Original filename
Location Page number or section
Excerpt Relevant text snippet

Opening Source Documents

Click to View

  1. Click on any source reference.

  2. The document opens in the PDF viewer.

  3. The relevant section is highlighted.

Once in the viewer:

  • Scroll to see surrounding context
  • Use search to find related content
  • Download for offline review

Citation Types

Direct Quotes

When the AI quotes text directly:

"The contractor shall complete all electrical work within 30 days" (Contract Section 4.2)

Paraphrased Information

When the AI summarizes content:

Based on the inspection report, three areas require remediation...

Sources: Inspection Report 2024-03-15, pages 4-6

Multiple Sources

When combining information:

The timeline shows electrical work scheduled for March (Project Schedule) with a budget of €45,000 (Cost Estimate v2)

Source Quality

Strong Sources

High-confidence answers come from:

  • Official specifications
  • Signed contracts
  • Approved drawings
  • Formal reports

Weaker Sources

Lower-confidence sources include:

  • Email correspondence
  • Draft documents
  • Meeting notes
  • Informal communications

Source Reliability

The AI doesn't distinguish between draft and final documents. Always verify critical information against approved versions.

No Sources Available

Sometimes answers don't include sources:

General Knowledge

For common construction knowledge:

"Concrete typically cures in 28 days"

No project-specific source needed.

No Documents Found

When asking about undocumented topics:

"I couldn't find information about this in your project documents."

Consider uploading relevant documents.

Sharing Citations

Copy Reference

  1. Click the copy icon next to a source.

  2. Paste the reference in emails or reports.

Format: [Document Name] - Section/Page

  1. Open the source document.

  2. Copy the URL from your browser.

  3. Share with team members who have access.

Troubleshooting

Source Not Loading

If a source document won't open:

  1. Refresh the page
  2. Check your internet connection
  3. Verify you have access to the document

Wrong Section Highlighted

If the highlighted section seems incorrect:

  1. Read the surrounding context
  2. Use document search for key terms
  3. The AI may have synthesized information

Source Seems Outdated

If information appears old:

  1. Check document upload date
  2. Verify you have the latest version
  3. Upload updated documents if needed