Semantic Memory

Semantic Memory lets Aria search project reference documents when answering questions. Memory is scoped to the open project, so upload a document to the project where it should be used.

Good candidates for Semantic Memory include equipment manuals, equipment datasheets, warranties, and other reference material used to understand the project's equipment and operations.

Add a document from Aria Chat

1. Open the relevant project and select Aria.
2. Select the upload button in the upper-right corner.
3. Choose a document.
4. Complete the document metadata.
5. Select Upload.

A confirmation appears when the upload succeeds. Allow up to five minutes for a new document to become searchable.

Add and manage project documents

Documents added from project settings are also included in Semantic Memory.

1. Open the relevant project.
2. Go to Settings → Documents.
3. Select Upload Document.
4. Choose one PDF, complete its metadata, and select Upload.

Each project-settings upload accepts one PDF up to 40 MB. The Documents page lists uploaded project documents and lets you open them. Users with delete permission can remove a document from the project and Semantic Memory.

Uploaded project documents are visible to all users in your company. You need document-upload permission to add them from project settings. If the upload button is disabled, contact an administrator.

Choose document metadata

Metadata helps Aria determine when and how to use a document:

• Status: Choose Active, Superseded, or Archived. Use Active for the current document and update the status when it is replaced or retired.
• Language: Choose English or Spanish to match the document.
• Valid until: Add an expiration date when the document is only valid for a limited period. Otherwise, leave this blank.
• Document type: Choose the closest available type. If left blank, the document is treated as Miscellaneous.

Available document types depend on where you upload the document. Common types include Equipment datasheet, Equipment manual, Miscellaneous, and Warranty.

Ask Aria about a document

After indexing is complete, identify the document or equipment in your question. For example:

According to the active inverter manual, what does alarm code 42 mean?

If Aria cannot find a newly uploaded document, wait five minutes and try again. Also confirm that you uploaded it to the project currently open in Proximal and that its metadata reflects how it should be used.