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Getting Started
Installation
Install Çolpan on your Windows computer and get started.
First Search
Make your first search in UDF files with Çolpan.
Interface Tour
Detailed walkthrough of the main Colpan interface, panels, and status indicators.
CQL Query Language
CQL Basics
Make powerful searches with Çolpan Query Language (CQL).
Advanced Queries
Build complex CQL expressions with grouping, exclusions, and professional search patterns.
Query Examples
Ready-to-use CQL examples for common legal research scenarios.
Features
Profile Management
Organize work with up to five independent profiles and isolated settings.
Directory Management
Add, exclude, and maintain searchable folders for each profile.
Indexing System
How Colpan builds and refreshes indexes for fast searching across large archives.
Search and Filtering
Indexed, instant, and external-index search flows with file/path/date filters.
PDF Viewer
Use the integrated PDF viewer for preview, navigation, search, and printing.
AI Query Assistant
Generate CQL queries from natural language with CF Worker or OpenRouter modes.
Results List
Understand columns, sorting, selection, and batch workflows in search results.
Manticore Search
Advanced full-text search mode with BM25 ranking for richer relevance ordering.
System Tray
Run Colpan in the background with tray controls and quick restore options.
Document Conversion
Convert UDF and office files to PDF/UDF with Java or native conversion flows.
Themes and Appearance
Customize theme, preview position, and interface behavior for your workflow.
Reference
Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete reference of productivity shortcuts in Colpan.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and practical fixes for startup, indexing, search, and conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about installation, indexing, search behavior, and privacy.
Technical Reference
Reference for folder layout, index artifacts, logs, and operational parameters.
LLM Quick Guide
Canonical links, response rules, and practical usage notes for Colpan-focused AI assistants.
MCP Integration
MCP bootstrap layer for Colpan, current status, usage model, and roadmap.
Legal
Privacy Policy
Privacy and data handling principles for Colpan desktop features, including optional AI assistant modes.
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Getting Started

Interface Tour

Detailed walkthrough of the main Colpan interface, panels, and status indicators.

Main Layout

Colpan is organized into practical panels:

  • left panel: profiles and directories
  • center: query area and controls
  • right panel: results list and preview
  • bottom/status bar: runtime indicators

Top Controls

Use top actions for quick search operations:

  • run search
  • clear query
  • open recent patterns

Directory Panel

Shows all folders in the selected profile with index state and activation toggle.

Results Panel

Displays matching files, snippets, and sortable metadata.

Status Indicators

Track indexing, conversion engine state, and background services from the status area.

Next Steps