Using AI Chat
AI Chat is your conversational AI assistant in Armox. Use it to brainstorm ideas, write copy, refine concepts, and get creative inspiration.
What is AI Chat?
AI Chat lets you have conversations with advanced AI models:
- 💬 Natural conversation — Talk like you would with a colleague
- 🧠 Multiple AI models — Choose the best AI for your task
- 📝 Text generation — Write copy, scripts, descriptions
- 💡 Brainstorming — Generate and refine ideas
- 📋 History — Access previous conversations
Accessing Chat
- Click Chat in the sidebar
- The chat interface opens
- Start typing your message
Chat Interface
Main Elements
| Element | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Message input | Type your questions or requests |
| Chat history | Previous messages in the conversation |
| Model selector | Choose which AI model to use |
| New chat | Start a fresh conversation |
| History | Access previous conversations |
Choosing an AI Model
Different models have different strengths:
| Model | Best For |
|---|---|
| GPT-4 | General purpose, excellent reasoning |
| Claude | Creative writing, nuanced responses |
| Gemini | Fast responses, good for iteration |
When to Use Each
- GPT-4 — Complex questions, detailed analysis
- Claude — Creative writing, long-form content
- Gemini — Quick answers, brainstorming
Starting a Conversation
Basic Usage
- Type your message in the input field
- Press Enter or click send
- Wait for the AI response
- Continue the conversation
Example Conversation
You: "I need ideas for Instagram posts for a coffee brand"
AI: "Here are some Instagram post ideas for a coffee brand:
- Behind the scenes - Show the roasting process
- Customer spotlight - Feature regular customers
- Recipe of the week - Coffee-based drink recipes ..."
You: "Can you make the first one more specific?"
AI: "Here's a more detailed concept for the behind-the-scenes post:
Caption: 'From green bean to your morning cup ☕ Watch our master roaster...' ..."
Effective Prompting
Be Specific
❌ "Write something about coffee"
✅ "Write a 50-word Instagram caption for a specialty coffee brand, targeting young professionals, with a warm and inviting tone"
Provide Context
❌ "Make it better"
✅ "This caption is too formal. Can you make it more casual and add an emoji?"
Ask for Options
❌ "Give me a headline"
✅ "Give me 5 different headline options for this blog post about productivity tips"
Common Use Cases
Writing Copy
Prompt: "Write a product description for a wireless noise-canceling headphone, emphasizing comfort and sound quality, in 100 words"
Brainstorming
Prompt: "Give me 10 creative concepts for a summer marketing campaign for an outdoor furniture brand"
Refining Ideas
Prompt: "I want to create an image of a futuristic city. Help me write a detailed prompt for AI image generation"
Getting Feedback
Prompt: "Here's my draft email to a client. Can you suggest improvements for clarity and professionalism?"
Using Chat with Canvas
Workflow
- Brainstorm in Chat — Generate ideas
- Refine the concept — Ask follow-up questions
- Get a prompt — Ask for an AI image/video prompt
- Copy to Canvas — Use the prompt in your workflow
Example
Chat: "Help me write a prompt for generating a product photo of a luxury watch"
AI: "Here's a detailed prompt:
'Luxury men's watch on black marble surface, dramatic rim lighting with soft reflections, 45-degree angle, professional product photography, commercial quality, shallow depth of field, 8k resolution'
You can adjust the surface, lighting, and angle to match your brand aesthetic."
Then: Copy this prompt to your Canvas Text Node
Conversation History
Accessing History
- Click the History button
- Browse previous conversations
- Click to load a conversation
What's Saved
- All messages in the conversation
- The AI model used
- Date and time
Loading a Conversation
- Click on a previous conversation
- Messages load into the chat
- Continue where you left off
Copying Responses
Copy Text
- Find the response you want
- Click the copy icon
- Text is copied to clipboard
- Paste wherever needed
Using Copied Text
- Paste into Canvas Text Nodes
- Use in documents or emails
- Share with team members
Tips for Better Results
Be Clear
- State exactly what you need
- Include relevant details
- Specify format and length
Iterate
- Don't expect perfection on first try
- Ask for revisions
- Build on previous responses
Use Follow-ups
- "Can you make it shorter?"
- "Give me more options"
- "Explain that differently"
Provide Examples
- "Write something like this example..."
- "In the style of..."
- "Similar to..."
Chat vs Canvas
When to use each:
| Use Chat | Use Canvas |
|---|---|
| Brainstorming ideas | Generating images |
| Writing copy | Creating videos |
| Refining concepts | Building workflows |
| Quick questions | Complex pipelines |
| Text-only tasks | Multi-media output |
Best Together
Use Chat to brainstorm and refine, then take your ideas to Canvas for visual creation.
Troubleshooting
Response Takes Too Long
- Complex questions take longer
- Try a simpler question
- Refresh if stuck
Response Not Helpful
- Be more specific
- Provide more context
- Try a different model
Can't Access History
- Check your internet connection
- Refresh the page
- History may take a moment to load
Next Steps
- Brainstorming with AI — Advanced ideation techniques
- Prompt Engineering — Write better prompts
- Text Nodes — Use AI text in Canvas