Overview

Conversations in Sigma Domain are persistent chat threads where you interact with the AI. Each conversation maintains its own context, history, and associated data.

Creating Conversations

New Conversation

• Click the New Conversation button in the sidebar
• Or use the keyboard shortcut (see Keyboard Shortcuts)
• A fresh conversation starts with no prior context

Automatic Creation

• Your first message automatically creates a new conversation if none is selected
• The conversation is titled based on your first message

Conversation List

Sidebar

• All conversations appear in the left sidebar
• Sorted by most recent activity (newest first)
• Each entry shows the conversation title and last activity time
• Click any conversation to switch to it

Searching Conversations

• Use the search bar at the top of the sidebar
• Search by keyword, topic, or content
• Results show conversations containing your search term

Conversation Context

How Context Works

• The AI remembers all messages in the current conversation
• Earlier messages provide context for later questions
• You can reference previous topics: "going back to what we discussed about APIs..."
• Context window has a limit; very long conversations may summarize older messages

Separate Contexts

• Each conversation has its own independent context
• Switching conversations switches the AI's context
• Starting a new conversation gives the AI a clean slate

Managing Conversations

Rename a Conversation

• Right-click on the conversation in the sidebar
• Select Rename
• Enter the new name and press Enter

Delete a Conversation

• Right-click on the conversation in the sidebar
• Select Delete
• Confirm the deletion
• See Deleting Data for details on what gets removed

Pin a Conversation

• Right-click and select Pin
• Pinned conversations stay at the top of the list
• Useful for ongoing projects or reference conversations

Conversation Features

Message Types

• User messages - Your input (text, with optional file attachments)
• AI responses - Text, formatted content, code blocks
• Gallery messages - Image, video, or link collections
• Artifacts - Interactive elements (job progress, documents, charts)
• Function suggestions - Tool recommendations the AI found

File Attachments

• Upload files by clicking the paperclip icon
• Supported: Documents (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .pdf), images, text files
• Files are attached to the specific message
• The AI can read and analyze attached files

Artifacts in Conversations

• Jobs create interactive artifacts showing progress
• Documents may create editable artifact views
• Charts and visualizations appear as artifacts
• Artifacts persist within the conversation

Conversation History

Viewing History

• Scroll up in a conversation to see older messages
• Messages load progressively as you scroll up
• Very old messages may be summarized

Message Metadata

• Each message has a timestamp
• AI messages may show which model was used
• Tool execution messages show the function name and status

Sharing and Export

Export a Conversation

• Ask: "Export this conversation"
• Available formats: JSON, plain text
• Includes all messages, metadata, and references to artifacts

Share a Conversation

• Share functionality may be available depending on your plan
• Shared conversations create a read-only link
• Recipients can view but not modify the conversation

Multiple Conversations

Working with Multiple Topics

• Create separate conversations for different projects or topics
• This keeps context clean and relevant
• Switch between them freely using the sidebar

Conversation for Support

• Start a new conversation for support questions
• Or ask support questions within any existing conversation
• Support responses are contextual to the conversation

Troubleshooting

Conversation Not Loading

• Check your internet connection
• Refresh the page
• Clear browser cache if persistent

Messages Not Sending

• Verify you're logged in
• Check for active internet connection
• Look for error messages in the input area
• Try refreshing the page

Lost Conversation

• Use the search bar to find it by keyword
• Check if it was accidentally deleted
• Conversations are listed chronologically - scroll down for older ones

Slow Responses

• Complex requests take longer to process
• Multiple tracks running in parallel may cause brief delays
• Check the progress indicator for status updates