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Setup Guide

Setup Guide

Get started with Nomenclature Tracker. Learn how to set up your organization, configure departments, and begin managing terminology.

Setup Guide

Get your organization up and running with Nomenclature Tracker in just a few steps.

This guide will walk you through the initial setup process. For more detailed information on specific features, check out our Core Features documentation.


Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • ✅ Admin access to your Nomenclature Tracker account
  • ✅ Organization name and details
  • ✅ List of departments (optional)
  • ✅ Initial team members to invite

Step 1: Create Your Organization

After signing up, you'll be prompted to create your organization.

Organization Details

Provide the following information:

  • Organization Name: Your company or organization name
  • Industry: Select your industry (Healthcare, Engineering, Legal, etc.)
  • Organization Size: Number of team members
  • Contact Email: Primary contact for organization-wide communications

The organization name can be changed later in Organization Settings.


Step 2: Configure Departments

Departments help you organize terminology by team, function, or project.

Creating Departments

  1. Navigate to SettingsDepartments
  2. Click Create Department
  3. Enter department details:
    • Name: Engineering, Marketing, Compliance, etc.
    • Description: Brief description of the department's focus
    • Department Manager: Assign a team member as manager

Department Best Practices

  • Create departments that align with your organizational structure
  • Consider creating cross-functional departments for shared terminology
  • Start with 2-3 core departments and expand as needed

Common Department Examples:

  • Engineering/Technical
  • Marketing/Communications
  • Compliance/Legal
  • Operations
  • Product Management
  • Customer Support

Step 3: Invite Team Members

Add your team members to get started.

Inviting Users

  1. Go to SettingsTeam Members

  2. Click Invite Users

  3. Enter email addresses (one per line or comma-separated)

  4. Assign roles:

    • ORG_ADMIN: Full access to all features
    • DEPT_MANAGER: Manage specific departments
    • USER: View and submit terms
    • QUIZ_TAKER: Take training quizzes only
  5. Assign departments (optional)

  6. Click Send Invitations

Users will receive an email invitation to join your organization. Make sure to add them to the appropriate departments for proper access control.


Step 4: Upload Your First Document

Start building your glossary with AI-powered term extraction.

Supported File Types

  • DOCX: Microsoft Word documents
  • PDF: PDF documents (text-based)
  • XLSX: Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

Max file size: 4.5MB per file

Upload Process

  1. Navigate to DashboardUpload
  2. Click Upload File or drag and drop
  3. Select your file
  4. Choose a department
  5. Click Process
File upload interface for document processing

The system will:

  • Extract text from your document
  • Use AI to identify technical terms
  • Present terms for your review

After upload, you'll see a confirmation:

File successfully uploaded and processed

Step 5: Review and Approve Terms

After processing, review the extracted terms.

Approval Workflow

  1. Go to Approvals page

  2. Review extracted terms:

    • Term Text: The identified term
    • Context: Where the term appears in the document
    • Suggested Definition: AI-generated definition
    • Confidence Score: AI confidence level
  3. Take action:

    • Approve: Add to glossary
    • Edit & Approve: Modify before adding
    • Reject: Exclude from glossary
  4. Use Bulk Actions for multiple terms

You can approve multiple terms at once using the checkbox selection and "Review Selected" button.


Step 6: Create Your First Quiz

Test team knowledge with AI-generated training quizzes.

Creating a Quiz

  1. Navigate to QuizzesCreate Quiz

  2. Configure quiz settings:

    • Quiz Title: Descriptive name
    • Department: Select target department
    • Terms: Select glossary terms to include
    • Question Count: Number of questions
    • Passing Score: Minimum score to pass
    • Time Limit: Optional time constraint
  3. Click Generate Quiz

The AI will automatically create:

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Definition matching
  • Context-based questions

Assigning Quizzes

  1. Select the quiz
  2. Click Assign
  3. Choose users or departments
  4. Set due date (optional)
  5. Click Send Assignment

Advanced Setup (Optional)

Configure Compliance Settings

Set up compliance tracking for regulated industries:

  1. Go to SettingsCompliance

  2. Enable compliance tracking

  3. Set certification requirements:

    • Required quiz passing score
    • Recertification interval
    • Mandatory training deadlines
  4. Configure notifications and reminders

Customize Glossary Settings

Tailor the glossary to your needs:

  1. Navigate to SettingsGlossary
  2. Configure:
    • Approval Workflow: Single vs. multi-level approval
    • Term Visibility: Department-only vs. organization-wide
    • Version Control: Enable term history tracking
    • Search Settings: Configure search behavior

Set Up Integrations

Connect with your existing tools:

  1. Go to SettingsIntegrations
  2. Configure available integrations:
    • API Access: Generate API keys
    • Webhooks: Set up event notifications
    • SSO: Configure Single Sign-On (Enterprise)

Next Steps

Now that you've completed the basic setup:


Quick Start Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure you've completed all setup steps:

  • Create organization
  • Set up 2-3 departments
  • Invite team members
  • Upload first document
  • Review and approve terms
  • Create first quiz
  • Assign quiz to users
  • Configure compliance settings (optional)
  • Set up integrations (optional)

Common Setup Issues

Issue: Users can't access after invitation

Solution:

  • Verify email address is correct
  • Check spam/junk folder
  • Resend invitation from Team Members page
  • Ensure user has proper department assignment

Issue: File upload fails

Solution:

  • Check file size (max 4.5MB)
  • Verify file type (DOCX, PDF, XLSX only)
  • Ensure file is not password-protected
  • Try uploading from a different browser

Issue: No terms extracted from document

Solution:

  • Ensure document contains actual text (not scanned images)
  • Check document language (English supported)
  • Try a different document with more technical content
  • Review AI processing settings

Issue: Quiz generation fails

Solution:

  • Ensure glossary has at least 5 approved terms
  • Check that terms have definitions
  • Verify department has approved terms
  • Contact support if issue persists

Getting Help

Need assistance with setup?

Enterprise customers have access to priority support and dedicated onboarding assistance.


Video Walkthrough

Coming soon: Watch our step-by-step setup video tutorial.


Congratulations! You're now ready to start managing your organization's terminology with Nomenclature Tracker. 🎉