Quick Start Guide

Welcome to the Beholder Portal! This guide will help you get started with our AI-powered mineral exploration platform in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Account Setup

Create Your Account

  1. Visit the Beholder Portal
  2. Click “Sign Up” and choose your account type:

Complete Your Profile

  1. Personal Information: Name, email, and contact details

  2. Professional Background: Select your specialization:

  3. Verification: Upload professional credentials for verification (optional but recommended)

Step 2: Platform Tour

Interactive Tutorial

  1. Welcome Screen: Complete the 5-minute interactive tour
  2. Feature Overview: Learn about key platform features
  3. Sample Project: Explore a pre-loaded sample project
  4. Tool Introduction: Get familiar with analysis tools

Dashboard Overview

Step 3: Create Your First Project

Project Setup

  1. New Project: Click “Create New Project”
  2. Project Details:

Define Your Area

  1. Map Interface: Use the interactive map to define your area
  2. Drawing Tools: Draw polygons, circles, or upload shapefiles
  3. Coordinate Systems: Choose appropriate coordinate system
  4. Area Validation: Confirm your area is correctly defined

Step 4: Explore AI Predictions

View Mineral Predictions

  1. Layer Panel: Open the layer control panel
  2. Mineral Layers: Enable mineral prediction layers
  3. Confidence Settings: Adjust confidence thresholds
  4. Visualization: Explore different visualization options

Understanding Predictions

Step 5: Analyze Your Data

Basic Analysis Tools

  1. Measurement Tools: Measure distances and areas
  2. Annotation Tools: Add notes and markers
  3. Cross-Sections: Create geological cross-sections
  4. Statistics: View statistical summaries

Data Integration

  1. Upload Data: Import your existing geological data
  2. Format Support: Shapefile, KML, GeoTIFF, CSV
  3. Data Validation: Automatic validation and error checking
  4. Layer Management: Organize and manage your data layers

Step 6: Generate Reports

Create Your First Report

  1. Report Builder: Access the report generation tool
  2. Template Selection: Choose from available templates
  3. Content Customization: Add your analysis and findings
  4. Export Options: PDF, Word, or PowerPoint formats

Report Contents

Step 7: Collaborate and Share

Team Collaboration

  1. Invite Team Members: Add colleagues to your project
  2. Permission Settings: Control access levels
  3. Comment System: Add comments and discussions
  4. Version Control: Track changes and updates

Sharing Options

Common Use Cases

For Geologists

  1. Mineral Exploration: Identify potential mineral deposits
  2. Field Planning: Plan field work and sampling
  3. Data Analysis: Analyze geological and geochemical data
  4. Report Writing: Generate professional reports

For Geodesists

  1. Survey Planning: Plan survey campaigns
  2. Coordinate Systems: Work with multiple coordinate systems
  3. Precision Mapping: High-precision mapping and measurements
  4. Data Integration: Integrate survey data with geological data

For Exploration Companies

  1. Project Management: Manage multiple exploration projects
  2. Team Coordination: Coordinate team activities
  3. Investment Analysis: Analyze investment opportunities
  4. Risk Assessment: Assess exploration risks

Tips for Success

Best Practices

  1. Start Small: Begin with a small area to learn the platform
  2. Use Tutorials: Complete all available tutorials
  3. Join Community: Participate in user forums and discussions
  4. Regular Updates: Keep your data and analysis updated

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Incorrect Area Definition: Ensure your area is properly defined
  2. Ignoring Confidence Scores: Always consider prediction confidence
  3. Skipping Validation: Validate AI predictions with geological knowledge
  4. Poor Data Quality: Ensure your input data is clean and accurate

Getting Help

Support Resources

  1. Documentation: Comprehensive online documentation
  2. Video Tutorials: Step-by-step video guides
  3. Webinars: Regular training webinars
  4. Support Team: 24/7 technical support

Community

  1. User Forum: Connect with other users
  2. Knowledge Base: Searchable knowledge base
  3. Case Studies: Learn from successful projects
  4. Best Practices: Industry best practices and guidelines

Next Steps

Advanced Features

  1. Custom Models: Train custom AI models
  2. API Integration: Integrate with external software
  3. Advanced Analytics: Use advanced statistical tools
  4. 3D Visualization: Explore 3D geological models

Professional Development

  1. Certification: Earn professional certifications
  2. Training Programs: Advanced training programs
  3. Research Collaboration: Participate in research projects
  4. Conference Participation: Attend user conferences

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Login Problems: Check your credentials and internet connection
  2. Slow Performance: Ensure you have a stable internet connection
  3. Data Upload Issues: Check file formats and sizes
  4. Map Display Problems: Clear browser cache and refresh

Getting Support

  1. Help Center: Search the help center for solutions
  2. Contact Support: Submit a support ticket
  3. Live Chat: Use live chat for immediate help
  4. Phone Support: Call our support team

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve completed the quick start guide and should now have a basic understanding of the Beholder Portal. Continue exploring the platform and don’t hesitate to reach out for support if you need help.

Ready to dive deeper? Check out our comprehensive documentation or explore our user guides for your specific role.