Getting Started with Stix and Brix

Welcome to Stix and Brix! This guide will walk you through signing in for the first time, navigating the interface, personalizing your settings, and installing the app on your device so you can stay connected wherever you are.

Signing In

Stix and Brix supports multiple sign-in methods. Your organization's administrator configures which options are available on the login page.

1. Open your browser and navigate to stixandbrix.nxtconstruction.ai
2. Choose your sign-in method (see below)
3. Enter your credentials and complete any multi-factor authentication prompts if required
4. You'll be redirected to the Stix and Brix home screen

Sign-In Methods

Method	How It Works
Microsoft SSO	Click Sign in with Microsoft. Uses your existing company credentials (the same email and password you use for Outlook, Teams, etc.). This is the most common method. Your organization may have a named button like "Sign in with [Company] Microsoft."
Google	Click Sign in with Google. Uses your Google account. Important: First-time Google sign-ins require administrator approval — you'll see a message saying your account is pending approval until an admin activates it.
Email and Password	Enter your email address and password directly. This option is available when your organization has set up direct Cognito accounts (no SSO).

Tip: If you see a "No Access" page after signing in, your email domain may not be mapped to your organization yet, or (for Google users) your account may be pending administrator approval. Contact your administrator or email [e-mail] for assistance.

Using Stix and Brix in Microsoft Teams

Stix and Brix can also be accessed from within Microsoft Teams. When signing in from Teams, authentication uses a popup window instead of a browser redirect. Your Teams login credentials are used automatically.

Navigating the Interface

Once signed in, you'll land on the Home screen — your main dashboard. The Home screen displays feature tiles that serve as your primary navigation.

Home Screen Navigation

The Home screen shows tiles for all available features. Click any tile to open that section:

Tile	What It Does
What's Happening	Company news and announcements — displayed as a featured carousel widget at the top of the Home screen with navigation arrows and a Calendar view
Chat Interface	AI-powered assistant that answers questions using your company's documents
Good News	Employee recognition — share and view positive updates in your group
Helpful Links	Quick access to company tools and resources organized by category
Feature Feedback	Submit feature ideas and vote on suggestions for NXT products
Support Tickets	Submit technical support requests and track issues

Note: If you have administrator access, you'll also see additional tiles grouped under Settings and Analytics: Admin Chat, Administration (user and group management), App Store, Analytics, Branding, Prompt Management, Document Library, and Boost Categories. A separate ML Work section may show Observation Testing and ML Training depending on your role.

Chat Page Navigation

When you open the Chat Interface or Admin Chat, the top navigation bar provides quick access to:

• Home icon — Return to the Home screen
• Settings icon (gear) — Open Customize Responses to adjust AI behavior
• Analytics icon (bar chart) — View conversation and document analytics (administrators only)

The Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point. It gives you a quick overview of what's new across the platform, including:

• Recent What's Happening announcements
• The Chat Interface tile for AI-powered questions
• Quick links to frequently used features

Using the AI Chat

One of the first things you'll notice is the AI Chat interface. This is your AI-powered assistant that can answer questions using your company's documents as a knowledge base.

Asking a Question

1. Navigate to the Chat Interface from the Home screen
2. Type your question in the chat input field (e.g., "What is our PTO policy?" or "Where do I find the expense report form?")
3. Press Enter or click the send button
4. The AI will search your company's documents and provide a relevant answer

The AI uses semantic search, which means it understands the meaning behind your question — you don't need to use exact keywords. Ask questions naturally, the same way you would ask a colleague.

Personalizing Your Settings

You can customize how the AI chat behaves. Open the Chat Interface from the Home screen, then click the gear icon in the top navigation bar to open Customize Responses.

AI Chat Preferences

Adjust these settings to tailor the AI assistant to your working style:

Setting	Options	Description
Model Preference	Default (Sonnet 4.6), Sonnet 4.6, Opus 4.6	Choose which AI model powers your chat. Default is recommended for most users
Tone	Default, Professional, Friendly, Concise	Controls how the AI communicates — professional for formal responses, concise for quick answers
Response Length	Default, Short, Detailed	How much detail the AI includes in its responses
AI Role	Default, Subject Matter Expert, Teacher, Quick Assistant	Sets the AI's persona — "Teacher" explains concepts step by step, "Quick Assistant" gives direct answers
AI Nickname	Free text	Give the AI a custom name that appears in the chat
Your Nickname	Free text	Set how you want the AI to address you
Ask Clarifying Questions	On / Off	When enabled, the AI will ask follow-up questions if your query is ambiguous
Timezone	Timezone selector	Set your timezone for accurate date and time references

Changing Your Preferences

1. Open the Chat Interface from the Home screen
2. Click the gear icon in the top navigation bar to open Customize Responses
3. Adjust any of the options listed above
4. Click Apply to save your changes

Tip: If you're unsure which settings to use, leave everything on Default. You can always adjust later as you get more comfortable with the AI assistant.

Exploring Key Features

Here's a quick walkthrough of the features you'll use most often:

Check What's Happening

1. Click What's Happening on the Home screen
2. Browse the latest company news and announcements
3. Posts include rich text, images, and links from your administrators
4. Check the Calendar tab for upcoming company events, holidays, and pay dates

Share Good News

1. Click Good News on the Home screen
2. You'll see your assigned group (named after the group owner) with approximately 10 members
3. Click Create Post to share a positive update
4. Add text and optionally attach photos
5. Your post will be visible to everyone in your group

Tip: Good News is a great way to connect with colleagues you don't normally work with day-to-day.

Find Helpful Links

1. Click Helpful Links on the Home screen
2. Browse links organized by category (e.g., Human Resources, Finance, Production, Sales)
3. Click any link to open the resource in a new tab

Common resources include BambooHR, NetSuite, Salesforce, employee store, benefits portals, and more — all in one place instead of bookmarking dozens of URLs.

Submit Feedback

1. Click Feature Feedback on the Home screen
2. Select a product: NSPEC, NSPEC-X, SuperClear AI, or Stix and Brix
3. Browse existing suggestions and vote on ones you support
4. Click Submit Feature Request to add a new idea
5. Choose a category (UI/UX, Performance, New Feature, or Integration) and describe your idea

Installing on Your Device

Stix and Brix is a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means you can install it on your phone, tablet, or desktop for quick access — the same as a native app.

iPhone / iPad (Safari)

1. Open stixandbrix.nxtconstruction.ai in Safari
2. Tap the Share button (square with upward arrow)
3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen
4. Tap Add to confirm

Android (Chrome)

1. Open stixandbrix.nxtconstruction.ai in Chrome
2. Tap the menu (three dots in the top-right corner)
3. Tap Install App or Add to Home Screen
4. Tap Install to confirm

You may also see an Install App banner at the bottom of the screen when you first visit. Tap it for a quick install.

Desktop (Chrome / Edge)

1. Open stixandbrix.nxtconstruction.ai in Chrome or Edge
2. Look for the Install icon in the address bar (a monitor with a download arrow)
3. Click Install
4. Stix and Brix will open as a standalone window and appear in your taskbar or dock

Dark Mode

Stix and Brix supports dark mode. The app automatically follows your device's system theme setting:

• Light mode — When your device is set to light theme
• Dark mode — When your device is set to dark theme

To switch themes, change your operating system's display settings (e.g., Settings > Display > Dark mode on Android, or Settings > Display & Brightness on iOS).

Quick Start Checklist

• Signed in (Microsoft SSO, Google, or email/password)
• Explored the Home screen tiles
• Read the latest What's Happening announcements
• Viewed your Good News group
• Browsed Helpful Links
• Asked the AI Chat a question
• Reviewed your AI preferences in Customize Responses
• Installed Stix and Brix on your device (optional)

Next Steps

Now that you're set up, explore these features in more detail:

• What's Happening — Learn about announcements, the calendar, and how content is managed
• Good News — Share positive updates and connect with your group
• Helpful Links — Find all your company resources in one place
• Feature Feedback — Submit ideas and vote on feature requests
• Documents and AI Chat — Search documents and use the AI assistant

Troubleshooting First Login

I see a "No Access" page after signing in

Problem: You signed in successfully but cannot access the portal.

Solutions:

• Your email domain may not be mapped to your organization's tenant — contact your administrator
• Verify you are signing in with your company email, not a personal Microsoft or Google account
• If you signed in with Google, your account may be pending administrator approval — ask your admin to approve your account in User Management
• Try clearing your browser cache and signing in again

Microsoft SSO login fails

Problem: Error during the Microsoft sign-in process.

Solutions:

• Ensure you are using a supported browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge)
• Check that pop-ups are not blocked for the sign-in page
• Try signing in from an incognito/private window to rule out extension conflicts
• Contact your IT department if the issue persists — they may need to authorize the application in your organization's Azure AD

Page loads but shows a blank screen

Problem: The app loads but nothing appears.

Solutions:

• Hard-refresh the page (Ctrl+Shift+R on Windows or Cmd+Shift+R on Mac)
• Clear your browser cache and cookies for stixandbrix.nxtconstruction.ai
• Try a different browser
• If using the installed PWA, uninstall and reinstall it

Getting Help

If you continue to experience issues:

• Contact your organization's Stix and Brix administrator
• Email support at [e-mail]

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Need more help? Contact our support team at [e-mail] or check out our FAQ section.