Using Outlines

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Overview

The outline feature in Rogue is a powerful tool for structuring your proposal responses. Your outline serves as the complete response framework for your solicitation, organizing content across multiple volumes and sections.

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Understanding Outline Structure

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Document Hierarchy

• Each Heading 1 (H1) represents a different volume/document in your proposal
• Each Heading 2 (H2) represents a different section within that volume/document
• Additional heading levels (up to H6) allow for detailed subsection organization
• Rogue will maintain this hierarchical structure when drafting the response

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Mapping Requirements

You can easily map solicitation requirements to your outline:

1. Toggle the chat to requirements mode in the right sidebar
2. For each requirement:
   • Click the AI sparkles icon to get suggestions for the most appropriate section
   • Use the arrow button to insert the requirement into the suggested outline section
3. When generating the first draft, Rogue will automatically write content addressing each mapped requirement

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Collaborative Features

The outline tool is designed for team collaboration:

• Multiple team members can edit the outline simultaneously
• Changes are synchronized in real-time
• Team members can use the chat interface for guidance and suggestions

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Using Chat to Modify Your Outline

The chat interface is a powerful AI assistant that’s already aware of your outline’s content and context. You can interact with it naturally, just like talking to a junior proposal writer. Here’s how to use it effectively:

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Direct Instructions

Simply tell the chat what you want to modify in your outline:

• “Add a new section for past performance under Volume 2”
• “Split the technical approach into three subsections”
• “Reorganize the management volume to emphasize our agile methodology”

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Formatting Instructions

You can include specific formatting requirements under any heading:

• Page counts (e.g., “Technical Approach: 15 pages”)
• Writing style guidelines
• Section-specific requirements

Add these as either a bullet list or paragraph under the relevant heading. For example:

### 2.1 Technical Approach
- Maximum 15 pages
- Use active voice
- Include at least 2 diagrams
- Focus on innovative solutions

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AI-Powered Suggestions

The chat can help you improve your outline by:

• Suggesting better section organization
• Identifying missing content areas
• Recommending compliance improvements
• Providing writing style guidance

Use the outline like a text editor while chatting with the AI. As you discuss changes, you can directly edit the outline, and the AI will maintain awareness of your updates.

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Creating Documents

When your outline is ready:

1. Locate the “Create Document” button above each volume/document (H1 section)
2. Click the button to generate that specific volume
3. Rogue will create a new document maintaining your outline structure