1. Upload it in chat
Drag the file into the chat or use the attach button, then say what you want done.
Example: Analyze this PDF and add the important test dates to the science page.
What to send
Best document types for analysis
Best for course calendars, worksheets, schedules, rubrics, and teacher notes.
PNG or JPG
Best for photographed homework, handwritten notes, and mistake notebook pages.
DOCX
Good for typed study guides or editable school documents.
TXT or pasted text
Fastest option for short notes, assignment instructions, or copied summaries.
How to share
Two easy ways to give a document to Codex
2. Send the full file path
Tell Codex exactly where the file is stored on your computer.
Example path: c:\Users\guanh\Downloads\science_schedule.pdf
What to ask
Prompts that work well
Task extraction
Analyze this PDF and turn the important dates into weekly tasks.
Page updates
Read this science handout and update data/science.json.
Mistake support
Read this photographed mistake page and help turn it into a mistakes notebook entry.
Student summary
Summarize this document in a simple Grade 9 friendly way.
Recommended folders
Where to keep files inside Study Mission Assistant
uploads/timetable/
Put timetable images, class schedules, and calendar snapshots here.
uploads/docs/
Put PDFs, handouts, worksheets, unit outlines, and teacher files here.
uploads/mistakes/
Put photographed mistakes, marked quizzes, and handwritten correction pages here.
Best workflow
Simple steps
1. Save the file into the right folder.
2. Upload it in chat or send the full path.
3. Tell Codex what you want: summarize, extract tasks, update subject pages, or analyze mistakes.
4. Codex can then update the app files directly.
Mistake photos
First version of mistake image intake
1. Put a mistake photo into uploads/mistakes/.
2. Run the update task.
3. Open the Mistakes Notebook page.
4. Look for the new draft card under Photographed mistake drafts.
5. Use the image path and suggested subject/topic to manually add the full mistake entry.