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Generating Reports

Report generation is the core feature of Finch Fusion. The AI analyzes your uploaded documents and creates structured, professional reports with citations and insights.

Before You Begin

Ensure you have:
  • Created a project
  • Uploaded at least one document
  • Verified documents show “Ready” status
The quality of generated reports depends on the quality and relevance of your uploaded documents. Include comprehensive source materials for best results.

Starting Report Generation

1

Open the Chat Panel

Locate the chat panel on the right side of your workspace. This is where you’ll interact with the AI to generate reports.
2

Describe Your Report

In the chat input, describe the report you want to generate. Be specific about:
  • The subject of the report
  • The type of analysis you need
  • Any specific areas to focus on
Example prompts:
  • “Generate a company analysis for Tesla based on their 2025 annual report”
  • “Create an industry overview of the semiconductor sector”
  • “Prepare an investment recommendation for Microsoft”
3

Select Report Type

Choose a report type from the dropdown menu above the chat input. This determines the structure and sections of your report.
4

Generate the Report

Click the Generate button to start. The AI will begin analyzing your documents and creating the report.
Want full control over your report structure? You can also create a report from scratch with your own title and sections.

Report Generation Process

Once you start generation, the AI performs several steps:
  1. Query Analysis - Understanding what you’re asking for
  2. Document Search - Finding relevant content in your uploaded documents
  3. Web Research - Gathering additional current information (when applicable)
  4. Outline Creation - Structuring the report with an outline of planned sections
  5. Section Generation - Writing each section with citations
  6. Entity Enrichment - Identifying key entities (companies, people, dates)

Real-Time Progress

Watch the generation in real-time:
  • A progress indicator shows the current step and overall completion
  • Each section appears as it’s created
  • You can see partial results while generation continues
  • Section-level progress lets you track which sections are complete
Generation typically takes 2-5 minutes depending on report complexity and document volume.

Generation Options

For company-focused reports:
  1. Click the Search Company button in the chat panel
  2. Enter the company name
  3. Select the correct company from search results
  4. The AI will incorporate company information into your report

Providing Additional Context

Include URLs or specific instructions:
  • Add web sources for the AI to reference
  • Specify focus areas or exclusions
  • Request particular analysis frameworks

Using Templates

Select a report template to define the exact section structure:
  1. Choose a template from the template selector in the chat panel
  2. The AI will generate content following the template’s structure
  3. Each template section receives dedicated content
See Using Templates for more details.

During Generation

While the report is being created:
  • Don’t close the browser - The generation will continue but you won’t see real-time updates
  • Wait for completion - Let all sections generate before editing
  • Watch for issues - If generation stalls, you can restart

Canceling Generation

If you need to stop generation:
  1. Click the Cancel button in the chat panel
  2. Confirm cancellation
  3. Any completed sections will be saved
Canceled reports may be incomplete. You can edit the existing sections or start a new generation.

After Generation Completes

When the report is finished:
  1. Review the output - Read through all sections
  2. Check citations - Verify sources are correctly referenced
  3. Edit as needed - Make manual corrections or improvements
  4. Export - Download in your preferred format

Report Quality Tips

For better results:
  • Be specific in your generation prompt
  • Upload relevant documents that directly address your topic
  • Use the right report type for your analysis needs
  • Provide context about your goals and audience
  • Add web sources to supplement document content with current information

Generating Multiple Reports

You can create multiple reports in the same project:
  • Each report is saved separately and opens in its own tab
  • Reports can focus on different aspects
  • All reports use the same document library
  • Drag tabs to reorder them
Navigate between reports using the tabs at the top of the content area or the Reports section in the sidebar.

Troubleshooting

Complex reports with many documents can take 5-10 minutes. If generation exceeds 15 minutes without progress, try refreshing the page and checking report status.
The AI generates content based on your documents. Verify your source documents contain accurate information. You can edit any section manually after generation.
If sections didn’t generate, try regenerating just those sections using the section-specific edit feature, or generate a new report with a more specific prompt.
Citations reference specific parts of your documents. If a citation seems wrong, check the source document. The AI occasionally makes errors that you can correct in editing.

Next Steps