RepConnect — How-To Guide

Instant answers from your PDFs & spreadsheets, AI-powered and built for real-world B2B workflows.

About RepConnect

RepConnect is an AI chatbot that answers questions using your uploaded PDF and CSV/Excel files. It’s powered by FastAPI and OpenAI GPT with a clean Next.js interface. An admin dashboard lets you upload/update documents and manage users/permissions.

Great for: product/price lookups, quoting, inventory info, warranty & freight details, and rep contacts—without digging through binders or spreadsheets.

Add a New User (Admin)

Create users, assign roles, and control data visibility (e.g., show Retail only, hide Cost).

  1. Log in as an Admin. (Usernames and passwords are case-sensitive.)
  2. Open the Dashboard → Users section.
  3. Click Add New User.
  4. Choose a Role (Admin or User) and set Column Access.
    Many stores give sales users Retail Price only and hide Cost.

Price Bot & Chat with Store Docs

Price Bot (AI)

Ask natural questions about your product data—like texting a rep.

  1. Select Price Bot and click Start New Session.
  2. Choose any known options (e.g., Vendor/Manufacturer) to narrow results.
  3. Type your question (e.g., “Show details for style Agathos”)

Saved History: Price Bot keeps chat history so sales can revisit prior searches. Delete chats anytime or start a fresh one.

Chat with Store Docs

Ask questions about non-price files you uploaded: rep contacts, warranty PDFs, freight tables, policies, etc.

This module is separate from product data—ideal for reference documents your team uses often.
Remember to Log Out: hover over your username (top-right) and choose Logout. Use the Support button anytime to email the team.

Upload Price Lists (Admin)

Upload clean, well-structured CSVs (or mapped PDFs) and validate in a few clicks.

  1. Log in as Admin → open Price List from the Dashboard.
  2. Click Upload New File.
  3. Upload a CSV using the recommended template.
    Required fields: Manufacturer and Style Number.
    Other fields are optional. Using the template ensures smooth mapping.
  4. Let the AI engine process the upload (large files may take a few minutes).
  5. When status shows Mapped, click its title to proceed.
    If you don’t see it, refresh your browser.
  6. If you used the PDF template or the CSV template, fields should auto-match. Otherwise, adjust mappings as needed.
  7. Go to the Processed tab and click Validate Data.
  8. Use the icon to make bulk edits per column (you can even clear a whole column).
  9. To add values for an entire column (e.g., Brand/Manufacturer), use the bulk add box.
  10. For quick math/markup (e.g., double Cut Price), use the Automate feature.
  11. Need bigger changes? Download the data, delete the upload, edit in your sheet tool, then re-upload the updated file.

White-glove option: Ask about upgrading to Enterprise—we’ll handle price uploads for you.

Help & Support

Prefer videos? Watch our tutorials on YouTube: @RepConnect-ai.

Contact
Email: support@repconnect.ai
Website: repconnect.ai
 
Security Note: For the best experience, keep credentials secure and remind users that logins are case-sensitive.