Quick Start
Setup checklist for creating your first FinDIT workspace and team roles.
Use this checklist to bring your first FinDIT project library online in under thirty minutes.
Before You Index
- Create one top-level folder for each project or client.
- Keep folder names stable; avoid frequent renaming during active indexing.
- Confirm external drives are mounted before launching FinDIT.
Initial Setup
- Add your footage folders in Settings and start background indexing.
- Run a few simple test queries to validate search quality for your library.
- Enable transcript indexing if dialogue search is part of your workflow.
First Team Workflow
- Standardize query conventions (scene, action, location) across teammates.
- Define where exported edit lists should be saved for editors.
- Document a weekly index health check for larger projects.
After setup, continue with All Features to map retrieval capabilities to your production pipeline.