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Over half of the cases above use “read from local folder.” Organizing folders and selecting them as your working folder is how you get the most from QoderWork.
This section walks through folder organization using a teacher managing class exam scores.

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Why “Work in a Folder” Matters

QoderWork lets you pick a local folder via Work in a Folder. Once selected:
  • QoderWork can read all files in that folder without manual uploads
  • Outputs are saved back to that folder
  • New files you add are picked up automatically
Put files in the right place; QoderWork handles the rest.

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3 Steps to Get Started

1

Organize a folder on your computer

Put files for one task or topic in a single folder. Use clear names and consistent naming.
2

Select it in QoderWork

Create a task, click Work in a Folder below the chat, and select that folder. QoderWork can then access everything inside.
3

Describe what you want in plain language

No code or paths needed. Describe the task; QoderWork will find and process the right files.

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Complete Example: Teacher Managing Class Exam Scores

Scenario Ms. Johnson teaches middle-school math. After each exam she gets an Excel score sheet. By semester end she has four exams. She wants to see: who’s improving, who needs attention, and how the class is trending.
1

Organize the folder

She creates Class-3B-Math-Scores on her desktop and adds each exam:
Desktop/Class-3B-Math-Scores/
├── First-Monthly-Exam.xlsx
├── Midterm-Exam.xlsx
├── Second-Monthly-Exam.xlsx
└── Final-Exam.xlsx
Include exam name or date in filenames (e.g., 2024-03-Monthly-Exam.xlsx) so QoderWork can order them by time.
2

Select your folder

In QoderWork, click Work in a Folder and select Class-3B-Math-Scores.
3

Ask QoderWork to analyze

In the chat:
Read all exam score files in this folder and:
1. For each exam: class average, high, low, pass rate
2. Per-student trend across exams
3. Top 5 most improved and top 5 declining
4. Create a visual class analysis report
5. Suggest which students need attention
QoderWork reads the Excel files, runs the analysis, and saves the report in the folder.
Ongoing Use After the next exam:
  1. Add the new score file to the same folder
  2. Open QoderWork (same folder selected)
  3. Say: “New exam scores added. Update the analysis report.”
Takes under 5 minutes. Over time, QoderWork can spot patterns (e.g., a student slipping from exam 3 onward) for early intervention.

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Same Approach, More Scenarios

The pattern organize folder → select it via Work in a Folder → describe in natural language works for many recurring file tasks:
RoleFolder structureExample prompt
TeacherScores by class/term”Analyze all exams and flag students who need attention”
SalesReports by month”Compare last 3 months and find fastest-growing products”
FinanceReceipts by month”Sum this quarter’s expenses by category”
LawyerDocuments by case”Review all contracts and list risk clauses”
OpsExports by channel”Merge all channel data and produce ROI report”
TradeOrders by shipment”Read all orders and create customs summary”
ResearcherPapers by project”Summarize main points from all papers and write lit review”

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Folder Management Tips

  • Naming: Use dates or sequence (e.g., 2024-03-Monthly-Exam.xlsx, 01-First-Exam.xlsx) so QoderWork can infer order.
  • One task per folder: Don’t mix unrelated files. Separate math and English scores for clearer analysis.
  • Consistent format: Use the same template for similar files (e.g., same Excel columns). QoderWork aligns data more reliably.
  • Subfolders: For many files, group by time or category. QoderWork can read recursively.
  • Build history: More data in the folder improves analysis. Get into the habit of saving files in the right place.

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Start Your First Case

1

Organize a folder

Pick a recurring task (e.g., monthly reports, exam scores) and put related files in one folder.
2

Select your folder

Create a task, click Work in a Folder, and select that folder.
3

Use a case as a template

Copy a prompt from the cases above and adapt it to your situation.
4

Iterate

First run may not be perfect. Adjust the prompt and refine your template.
5

Package as Skill (optional)

When a flow works well and you use it often, consider packaging it as a Skill for you or your team.
All cases above come from real user feedback and show how QoderWork is used in practice. You can copy and adapt the prompts for your own workflows.

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