Collections: Chats, Files and Context Controls

Collections group whole conversations and files

Use a named collection to find related work. A chat’s collection association is different from a bookmark for one message. Nested folders and display sorting organize the sidebar; changing display order is not deleting content.

Create and name a collection

Choose New collection in the sidebar, supply a name and choose an icon. Open the created collection and verify its title. Use the available rename/icon controls when the project changes. Limits and available controls belong to the current account/client.

Move or remove the intended chat

Use its collection/move control and confirm the destination. Reopen the destination to verify the chat. Removing the association leaves the conversation separate; it is different from deleting the chat or collection.

Instructions, defaults and Memory

Collection settings can hold reusable instructions, model/parameter defaults and Memory choices. Review them before starting a new task. Account-and-collection Memory, collection-only Memory and Memory off are different context choices. A saved preference is not proof every model followed it.

Files need usable processing and appropriate context

Keep relevant permitted files with the project and identify their role in a request. A stored file or folder name alone does not establish successful extraction, complete reading or factual authority. Local computer-folder connections require their own compatible client and grants.

• Uploaded file referenceLearn more
• Project folders and permissionsLearn more

Cloud organization and local projects

Collections are account organization; local folder settings are tied to supported desktop capabilities. Mac and Windows project setup differs. The Mac App Store edition uses cloud Work and excludes local connected-folder execution. Keep the host/client requirements in the platform guide.

Delete only after reviewing contained chats

Current collection deletion also deletes its contained conversations, triggers related Work cleanup and moves child collections up a level. Move any chats you need to keep out first and review the confirmation. Use a chat’s move/remove control to change its association without deleting the collection.

Access and usage

Sign in to manage your own collections. Grouping and display settings are different from inference. Later model/file/tool requests and Work have their own eligibility/credits; Work requires Plus.

Collection reference questions

Check the actual destination and context.

Give related work a place you can find.

Open Collections or use New collection in the sidebar. Choose a clear name, then move the intended conversations and confirm their destination.