Getting Started Guide · Mnemosyne

Getting Started with Mnemosyne.

Explore the main areas of Mnémosyne and set up your first workspace: a client folder, an assignment if necessary, a document, a note, and then your first search.

Start Simple

Only one actual file is enough to learn.

You don't need to set up your entire business before you start using Mnémosyne.

The easiest way to understand the application is to start with a real client file and then gradually add the elements you need to it.

You'll learn Mnémosyne's logic as you work: client files, assignments (if necessary), documents, notes, and then research.

For your first try
1
A real customer Choose a folder that is simple enough that you can quickly understand its structure.
2
A few documents Prepare one or two pieces that you already know well.
3
Information to Keep A decision, an observation, or a follow-up is all it takes to create your first note.
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Descriptive Names Clearly named folders and files will be easier to find later.
Before You Begin

Just prepare The essentials.

01

Open Mnemosyne

Launch the app after installing it and review the welcome screen.

02

Put together a portfolio

Choose a first client or a specific case rather than trying to resume your entire business right away.

03

Gather a few pieces

If you're reviewing existing data, have the client's name, a few documents, and the most important notes ready.

04

Keep names clear

Descriptive names for folders and documents make it easier to find them later.

Quick Start

Your First Case in just a few steps.

This workflow follows the recommended order in the user guide. One task is optional: create it only when your folder contains a piece of work that deserves to be identified separately.

1
Open Mnemosyne

Read the welcome screen and familiarize yourself with the main area of the app.

2
Set up your account if prompted to do so

When you launch the app for the first time, enter the name of your workspace and your activity if the wizard asks you to.

3
Create your first customer record

The client file serves as the logical starting point for centralizing information and gradually linking the rest of the work to it.

4
Add a task if necessary

Use a task when a case, a milestone, or an assignment needs to be tracked separately within the file.

5
Upload a document

Link the document to the correct client file and, if it belongs to a specific job, to the relevant project.

6
Write a memo

Record a decision, an observation, or a follow-up that will help explain what happened in the case file.

7
Try the global search

Search for the client, project, or document you just created to make sure you know how to find your information.

The Main Areas
Action Bar
Quick access to creating a client, an assignment, or a note.
Search
Find clients, projects, and documents using a keyword.
Central Zone
Displays the lists and main views of the selected folder.
Inspector
Shows the details and relationships of the active item.
Settings
Includes, among other things, language, modules, lock settings, security, and other options.
Understanding the Interface

Two tools to keep in mind: investigator and inspector.

You don't need to memorize the entire interface right away.

The global search lets you quickly find an item when you know what you're looking for. The inspector then helps you understand its information and relationships.

If you're not sure where to find a piece of information or what it's related to, start with these two sections.

Your First Client File

The Customer Profile is the starting point.

Start by creating the customer record that will serve as the foundation for the rest of the work.

01 Create the customer

Use «New Customer» in the action bar or the equivalent command in the active view.

02 Give it a name

Identify the client or case with a title that is sufficiently descriptive.

03 Add to the useful

Add the contact information and administrative details that are truly necessary for your follow-up.

04 Save

Save the record before continuing with the tasks, documents, and notes.

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Start with a single folder.

The goal of the initial setup is not to immediately rebuild your entire organization. A real folder is enough to understand how Mnémosyne works.

Optional step

Add a mission if the job requires it.

An assignment is used to organize a project, a work phase, or a task related to a client file.

If your first portfolio contains only one simple topic, you can get started without an assignment.

If a specific task needs to be identified separately, create a task with a clear title so that you can then attach the relevant documents and notes to it.

Should I create a mission?
Yes If a topic, case, or task needs to be tracked separately in the client file.
Not necessarily If the information simply pertains to the customer file as a whole.
Add the first entries

A document and a memo are enough to understand the logic.

Once you've created your first folder, add a few real items rather than immediately filling it with data.

Document

Import your first part

Select the client folder to which the file belongs, specify the project only if necessary, and select the appropriate document type.

Documents Guide →
Note

Keep a record of the initial information

Write down a decision, an observation, or a follow-up. Relate the note to a context you're familiar with, or complete it later if necessary.

Guide: Working Notes →
Your First Test
1
Type a keyword Use the name of the client, the assignment, or the document created.
2
Open the result Make sure you can quickly find the item you're looking for.
3
Consult the inspector Look at his background and connections to understand his context.
Make sure you can find the information

Don't finish without testing the search.

The final step recommended for your first file is to search for what you just created.

This step provides an immediate understanding of Mnemosyne's logic: retaining information is useful, but it is also necessary to be able to retrieve it along with its context.

Once you've opened the result, use the Inspector to check what's connected to what.

Initial Settings

Just adjust what you need.

The Settings let you customize Mnémosyne, but you don't need to change everything when you first launch it.

01

Language

Make sure that the language and formats used by the app match your preferences.

02

Lock

Adjust the auto-lock setting based on your work environment and privacy needs.

03

Modules

Enable only the modules you actually need, such as the financial module when applicable.

See the Settings guide →
Mac App Store Edition

No activation is not necessary.

If you installed Mnémosyne from the Mac App Store, you can start working right after installation.

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You do not need to enter a license key.

The Mac App Store version does not require a manual activation process. If you are using the version purchased directly from KharonBridge, license management is explained in the troubleshooting guide.

View the licensing help →
After you submit your first application

Learn More one function at a time.

Once you know how to create a customer file, add an item, and locate it, you’ve already mastered the essentials. The following guides will help you take things further without unnecessarily complicating your organization.

Help Center

Are you ready? To be continued.

Check out the detailed guides on client files, assignments, documents, notes, context, search, security, and settings in Mnémosyne.

Back to the Help Center →
Mnémosyne Support

A challenge still persists?

If you encounter a problem during your first use, refer to the troubleshooting guide or contact KharonBridge support.

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