# Ask your first question Ask a data question, inspect the results, and save them. 使用指南 · 模块: getting-started · 使用者 · 部署形态：资料未说明 · 已确认产品版本：资料未说明 · 来源：现有文档 ## Before you start - Your project must contain at least one data source whose metadata parsing is complete, and your role must have access to it. - No data yet? Ask the person responsible for data setup to [connect a data source](https://docs.asktable.com/en/data/connect) first. ## Steps **Start a conversation** Click “New conversation” in the main navigation on the left. The center of the page contains the question area, with an input box and example questions below. **Select a data source** Click the data source selector below the input box (defaults to all data sources) and choose one from the list. The selector then shows your selection. If no source is available, check the troubleshooting table below. If you manage data connections, you can also click “Create data source”. **What if the project uses data agents?** Use the agent selector instead. The agent determines which data sources to use, and the data source field indicates that the agent controls the selection. **Write your question** Specify the time range, grouping dimensions, filters, and sort order in the input box, then send. For example, if your data contains stores, dates, and sales amounts, ask: “What were sales for each store last month? Sort from highest to lowest.” Replace the example fields with fields actually available in your data. **Wait for results** After sending, the message moves through thinking and analyzing states. You can see which tools are used, such as querying data, viewing data tables, and creating charts. If more conditions are needed, the agent asks a clarifying question and lists options. Select your answers and click “Submit”, or click “Skip” if you do not want to answer. **Review and save results** Open “Table” in the results area and verify the time range, fields, and numbers. The table shows its current row and column counts and supports filtering, sorting, and row search. With chart visualization enabled, you can also view “Chart”. To keep the result, use “Download CSV” to download a file or “Save to Tables” to create a reusable data table. **You are done when:** you have viewed the result table for this question and retained it by downloading or saving. A chart is not required to complete your first question. ## Key constraints | Item | Value | Where to change it | | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | Run mode | Deep thinking by default; enabling “Fast mode” gives faster but less detailed analysis | “+” menu beside the input → “Fast mode” | | Attachment uploads | Excel and CSV; defaults are Excel up to 10 MB per file, at most 20 sheets per file, and at most 200 fields (columns) per sheet; CSV up to 20 MB per file and at most 50 fields (columns); does not depend on the Python interpreter | “+” menu to the left of the input | | Charts | Chart visualization must be enabled; otherwise results contain tables only | Agent configuration → “Capabilities” | | Clarifying questions | User clarification must be enabled | Agent configuration → “Capabilities” | | Web search | Off by default; a system administrator must also configure it in system settings before it can be used | Agent configuration → “Capabilities” | ## Troubleshooting Start with the symptoms below; look up other errors in [Common questions](https://docs.asktable.com/en/reference/faq). | Symptom | How to identify it | What to do | | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | No results for a long time | No new tool calls for more than 1 minute | Wait; if processing pauses or reaches the per-turn limit, click “Continue” | | Cannot send a message | Sending is rejected with a project-locked message | The project's quota or license has been exhausted; contact an administrator about licensing | | No data source to select | The data source list is empty | The project has no sources, or your role cannot access them; see [Permissions and data scopes](https://docs.asktable.com/en/permissions) | | Numbers differ from expectations | Expand the result table to see the SQL actually executed | Check the time range, granularity, and filters first; if the business definition is wrong, improve [table and field descriptions](https://docs.asktable.com/en/data/semantics) | | The agent asks a question back | It lists options to confirm instead of immediately returning results | The question is missing conditions. Select answers and click “Submit”, or include the definitions directly next time | ## Next steps - Revisit results regularly: save a data table and add it to a [data dashboard](https://docs.asktable.com/en/dashboard) - Investigate a complex question through attribution or drill-down: use an [analysis canvas](https://docs.asktable.com/en/canvas) - Let your team ask questions in Feishu: see [Feishu bot](https://docs.asktable.com/en/integrations/feishu) - Share results externally: use “Share conversation” → enable the public link switch