Your First Zyme

Introduction

In this tutorial, we'll walk through how you'll create your first Zyme - transforming a simple document into an engaging visual story. By following these steps, you'll understand the core workflow and be ready to explore advanced features when they become available.

What You'll Be Able to Create

You'll be able to transform a sample research paper about climate change into an interactive timeline with data visualizations. This example will showcase TimeZyme's ability to:

• Extract key dates and events
• Visualize data and statistics
• Create interactive navigation
• Add engaging animations

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Prepare Your Document

For this tutorial, you can use any document, but we recommend starting with:

• A research paper or article (5-10 pages)
• Content with clear sections or chapters
• Some data points or statistics
• A chronological element (dates, timeline, process)

2. Upload to TimeZyme

1. Log into your TimeZyme dashboard
2. Click the "Create New Zyme" button
3. Either drag your document into the upload area or click to browse
4. Wait for the upload to complete (progress bar will show)

3. Select Transformation Template

TimeZyme will analyze your document and suggest appropriate templates. For our climate change paper, you might see:

• Timeline Explorer (recommended) - Perfect for chronological content
• Data Story - Emphasizes statistics and graphs
• Research Navigator - Academic paper layout
• Concept Map - Shows relationships between ideas

Select Timeline Explorer for this tutorial.

4. AI Processing

Once you select a template, TimeZyme's AI begins processing:

1. Content Analysis (10-15 seconds)
   • Extracts key concepts and entities
   • Identifies temporal references
   • Recognizes data points
2. Visual Generation (20-30 seconds)
   • Creates timeline structure
   • Generates data visualizations
   • Builds interactive elements
3. Final Assembly (5-10 seconds)
   • Combines all elements
   • Adds transitions and animations
   • Optimizes for performance

5. Preview Your Zyme

The preview window shows your transformed document:

• Navigation Panel: Jump to any section
• Main Timeline: Scroll through events chronologically
• Data Overlays: Hover to see detailed statistics
• Media Elements: Images and charts from your document

Try interacting with different elements to see how they respond.

6. Customize Your Zyme

Visual Theme

Choose from preset themes or customize:

• Color Palette: Match your brand or preference
• Typography: Select fonts for headers and body text
• Layout Density: Adjust spacing and element sizes

Interactive Elements

Toggle features on/off:

• Auto-play animations
• Sound effects
• Particle effects
• Transition styles

Content Adjustments

Fine-tune the AI's interpretation:

• Edit timeline dates
• Adjust data labels
• Reorder sections
• Add custom annotations

7. Add Finishing Touches

Branding

• Upload your logo
• Set custom colors
• Add watermarks

Metadata

• Set title and description
• Add author information
• Include source citations

Sharing Options

• Public or private visibility
• Password protection
• Embed permissions

8. Publish and Share

When you're satisfied:

1. Click "Publish Zyme"
2. Choose sharing settings:
   • Direct Link: Share via URL
   • Embed Code: Add to websites
   • Social Share: Optimized for platforms
3. Copy your share link or embed code

Your Zyme is Live!

Congratulations! You've created your first Zyme. Viewers can now:

• Navigate through your content interactively
• Understand complex information quickly
• Share specific sections
• Access on any device

Common First-Time Issues

Document Not Processing

• Ensure file is under 50MB
• Check supported formats (PDF, DOCX, TXT)
• Try re-uploading

Visual Elements Missing

• AI might not detect unclear images
• Manually add through customization
• Use high-quality source documents

Performance Issues

• Reduce animation complexity
• Optimize for target devices
• Use lighter themes

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first Zyme:

1. Explore Templates: Try different transformation styles
2. Advanced Features: Learn about collaborative editing
3. API Integration: Automate Zyme creation
4. Analytics: Track engagement metrics

Ready to level up? Advanced features documentation will be available as we approach launch. Return to the homepage to join our waitlist and stay updated!