Batch Q&A#
Powered by Squirro Chat, the Batch Q&A widget allows users to process multiple questions simultaneously and receive detailed answers within the context of a project dataset.
Getting Started#
When designing your dedicated Q&A dashboard, keep only the center section and one layer, then add the Batch Q&A widget. Turn on the Autosize widgets to fit frame setting for the layer, allowing the widget to expand and fill all available space.
Usage#
Access the dedicated dashboard to start using the ability to process multiple questions at once. You can manually add questions one by one or import a list of questions in bulk using a CSV file, making it easy to manage large volumes of queries or run repetitive reports regularly.
Managing questions#
Create a single question using the Add a New Question button available in the bottom toolbar. You can edit existing questions using the pencil icon. Remove individual questions using the bin icon from the question card, or remove all questions using the bin icon from the bottom toolbar.
When creating your CSV file, use a plain text editor to ensure compatibility and avoid formatting issues. Choose quoted text fields to allow the inclusion of commas and special characters within the text field itself. Use a new line for each question. Here is an example of a CSV file:
"What is the company quality policy, and how is it communicated to employees?"
"How does the company ensure that its quality objectives are aligned with its overall business strategy?"
"What is the company approach to risk management, and how are risks identified and mitigated?"
Download an example CSV file to get started.
Generating answers#
The user interface offers two approaches to generate the answers to the questions. You can individually generate them using the Generate Answer button from the answer card or all at once with the Generate Answers button from the bottom toolbar. By default, the system uses all the datasets to generate the answers.
Summarizing answers#
Use the Summarize button from the bottom toolbar to get a concise overview of the topics returned in the answers. That feature selects and presents the most relevant information in a brief summary, highlighting the main points and key takeaways.
Question Limits#
Two advanced widget settings control how many questions a single Batch Q&A widget holds and how many answers it requests at the same time. Both are set per widget. To reach them, edit the dashboard, open the widget settings, and expand the advanced settings.
Maximum Questions#
Sets the total number of questions the widget accepts. The default is 25, and the highest value you can set is 500.
Once the widget holds that many questions, the Add a New Question button is no longer available, and a tooltip reports that the question limit is reached. Remove a question to make room for a new one. A CSV import that would exceed the limit adds only the questions that still fit, and the widget reports how many it added.
Maximum Concurrent Questions#
Sets how many answer requests the widget sends in parallel when you generate the answers for all questions. The default is 2, and the highest value you can set is 10.
Questions waiting for a free slot show the Queued status. Each time an answer completes, the next queued question starts immediately.
Note
Raise Maximum Concurrent Questions with care. Every parallel request consumes capacity on the language model serving the project, so a high value can slow answer generation for all users of that project.