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Use smart actions to export, save or follow up on results

Use the smart actions toolbar to quickly export results, generate summaries, set follow-up reminders, or save work to a project directory based on the current response.

Audience

This guide is designed for project manager.

Steps

Step 1: Open a view that supports smart actions

Navigate to a page or panel where results or responses are displayed; once the system has produced a response with associated metadata, the smart actions toolbar appears beneath the content.

Open a view that supports smart actions

Step 2: Review the available smart actions

Look at the row of smart action buttons (such as Export to Excel, Generate PDF Summary, Create Follow-up Reminder and Save to Project Directory); the options shown will depend on the response content and context.

Review the available smart actions

Step 3: Export data to Excel

If the Export to Excel button is visible, select it to trigger an export of structured data from the current response into an Excel-compatible spreadsheet file.

Export data to Excel

Step 4: Generate a PDF summary

If the Generate PDF Summary button is available, select it to create a PDF document capturing the main points or content from the current response.

Generate a PDF summary

Step 5: Create a follow-up reminder

When a follow-up is needed and the Create Follow-up Reminder button appears, select it to schedule or log a reminder to revisit this item at a later time.

Create a follow-up reminder

Step 6: Save results to a project directory

If the Save to Project Directory button is shown, select it to store the current response and its related information in the appropriate project workspace or directory.

Save results to a project directory

Step 7: Use any additional custom actions

If your organisation has added custom actions, select the relevant button to perform the bespoke operation (for example, sending the response to another system or workflow).

Use any additional custom actions


Last updated: 2026-01-26