first-run.md

Tutorial: First Run

This tutorial helps a first-time user run NoteConnection and complete a basic knowledge-graph load.

Step 1: Start the App

Choose one path:

1. Desktop installer package.
2. npx noteconnection.
3. Local source run (npm install then npm start).

Step 2: Select Knowledge Base

1. Open the source selector.
2. Choose your Knowledge_Base folder.
3. Click Load.

Step 3: Explore Graph Basics

1. Switch between Force and DAG modes.
2. Enter focus mode by selecting a node.
3. Open node content in the reader panel.

Step 4: Enter Path Mode

1. Click Path Mode.
2. Confirm that runtime window handoff behavior is single-window in desktop runtime.

Step 5: Verify Local Runtime Config

1. Open your local app_config.toml.
2. Confirm knowledge_base_path, user_language, and [multi_window] values.
3. If needed, apply the template and restart.

Canonical Detailed Sources

• docs/en/README.md
• docs/en/User_Manual.md
• docs/en/app_config.toml_guide.md