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Implementation Checklist

As you familiarize yourself with ASK and begin the installation process, ensure you have completed all steps below:

1. Allow list domains required for ASK
2. Deploy ASK to all end users (if applicable)
3. Work with Rotera counterpart to configure single sign-on (if applicable)
4. Setup SharePoint API credentials for Rotera (if applicable)
5. Set-up Admin Users in Rotera portal
6. Reach out to Rotera support should issues arise

Platform Overview

Alyks Sidekick comprises three main components: the Alyks Sidekick desktop application, the Assistant Library and Assistants. The only thing you need to explicitly install on your desktop is the desktop application.

The Alyks Sidekick desktop application is distributed as an EXE/MSI or DMG based installer which can be deployed using Group Policy or installed directly by a user with sufficient local privileges. The Alyks Sidekick desktop application has built-in support for automatic version updates and security patches. If users do not have permission to update applications, then you will be required to download and push updates using Group Policies or other similar means.

Users adding an assistant to their own installation of Alyks Sidekick do not require administrative access.

Desktop Application

The Alyks Sidekick desktop application is distributed as an EXE/MSI based installer which can be deployed using Group Policy or installed directly by a user with sufficient local privileges. The Alyks Sidekick desktop application has built-in support for automatic version updates and security patches. If users do not have permission to update applications, then you will be required to download and push updates using Group Policies or other similar means.

Using Alyks Sidekick

Install and launch Alyks Sidekick by reaching out to your Rotera Implementation lead for the installer file. Follow the Installation and User Management guides for more details

Once you start up Alyks Sidekick and log in with your account, you are now free to start exploring.

The Alyks Sidekick Sidebar

The Alyks Sidekick Sidebar is docked to the right side of your screen by default. The sidebar is where you can use assistants, change settings, create sidenotes, and visit the assistant library.

To open the sidebar:

• Move your cursor to the rightmost edge of your screen
• Or click on the Alyks Sidekick icon in the Taskbar in Windows, or in the Menu bar in MacOS

Sidebar settings:

• Navigate to the hamburger menu at the top right of the sidebar
• Under Sidebar Settings, you can update how whispers appear, placement of the sidebar and more

Change the size of the sidebar:

• Click anywhere within the sidebar
• Hold down the “ctrl” key on your keyboard while simultaneously pressing the “+” or “-” to enlarge or decrease the sidebar size
• Alternatively, you can click on the hamburger menu in the top right corner of the sidebar. Then select Preferences > Accessibility.

Sidenote:

• At the bottom of the sidebar, you will see 3 icons:
  • Home: navigate here to use your assistants
  • Sidenote: a built-in note taking application in Alyks Sidekick
  • Library: where you can find assistants to download

Downloading an assistant

Assistants available for download can be found in the Library. Navigate to the bottom right corner of the Alyks Sidekick sidebar and click on Library. Then select Browse Assistants in the window that opens (it should be automatically selected). Search for the assistant you would like to download by using the search bar or scrolling through the options.  Click on “Add” on the assistant you’d like the download and it will be added to yourAlyks Sidekick application.

If you are downloading Alyks, the user will be instructed to pick an application from the application picker.  To get back to the application picker at any time, type “alyks settings” in the global search bar.

Terminology

• Alyks Sidekick
  • A program that acts as a real-time sidekick to provide useful information when you need it.
• Assistant
  • An application within Alyks Sidekick that is focused on a particular functionality / activity (similar to an application on your smartphone). Please note that you may also hear an assistant referred to as a loop or an application.
• Whisper
  • A screen that appears within Alyks Sidekick as you are interacting with the assistant. You may also hear whispers referenced as “cards’. Below is an example of a whisper:

Clearing all Whispers

To clear all of the populated Whispers within Alyks Sidekick, hover over the “x” in the top right corner of Alyks Sidekick and click the “Clear Whispers” button.

Logging out of Alyks Sidekick

From the menu at the top of the Alyks Sidekick sidebar, select “Log out.” If you wish to quit Alyks Sidekick and be automatically logged in on the next launch, select “Quit Alyks Sidekick.”