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STT History

Speech-to-Text (STT) History tracks all your transcription sessions, providing detailed information about each processing job.

What is STT History?

Overview:

  • Complete log of all transcription sessions
  • Processing status for each session
  • Session metadata (language, duration, timestamps)
  • Admin users can delete sessions

Access STT History:

  • Navigate to Speech-to-Text Sessions History from menu
  • Route: /speech-to-text-sessions

STT History Interface

Data Grid Columns

Session Information Displayed:

ColumnDescriptionSortableFilterable
Session IDUnique identifier for sessionYesYes (exact match)
FilenameOriginal media filenameYesYes (text search)
StatusProcessing stateYesYes (select)
LanguageDocument languageYesYes (text search)
Date FromStart of date range filterNoNo
Date ToEnd of date range filterNoNo
DurationAudio/video length (HH:MM:SS)NoNo
Date Session StartWhen processing beganYesNo
Last UpdateMost recent modificationYesNo

Session Status Indicators

Visual Badges:

Finished (Green):

  • Processing completed successfully
  • Transcript/caption ready to use
  • Can edit, export, or share

Processing (Blue):

  • Transcription currently in progress
  • Cannot edit yet
  • Auto-refreshes when complete

Error (Red):

  • Processing failed
  • Requires attention

Filtering STT History

By Session ID

Purpose: Find specific session by exact ID

How to Use:

  1. Click filter icon on Session ID column
  2. Enter exact session ID
  3. Results show only that session

By Filename

Purpose: Search by original media filename

How to Use:

  1. Click filter icon on Filename column
  2. Type filename or part of filename
  3. Partial matches work
  4. Case-insensitive search

Example:

Search: "interview"
Finds:
- "CEO-Interview-2024.mp3"
- "interview-notes.wav"

By Status

Purpose: Show sessions by processing state

Options:

  • Finished - Processing complete
  • Processing - Currently being transcribed
  • Error - Processing failed

How to Use:

  1. Click filter icon on Status column
  2. Select status from dropdown
  3. Grid shows only matching items

Use Cases:

  • View completed work: Select "Finished"
  • Check active jobs: Select "Processing"
  • Find failed sessions: Select "Error"

By Language

Purpose: Show sessions in specific languages

How to Use:

  1. Click filter icon on Language column
  2. Type language name or code
  3. Examples: "English", "en", "French", "fr"
  4. Auto-converts to language code for search

Supported Languages:

  • English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and more

Sorting Results

Sortable Columns

Click column header to sort:

  • Session ID - Numeric order
  • Filename - Alphabetical
  • Status - By status type
  • Language - Alphabetical
  • Date Session Start - Oldest/Newest first
  • Last Update - Least/Most recent

Sort Direction

How It Works:

  1. First click - Sort ascending (↑)
  2. Second click - Sort descending (↓)
  3. Arrow indicates current direction

Combining Filters

Multi-Filter Search:

  • Apply multiple filters simultaneously
  • All conditions must match
  • Narrows results progressively

Example 1: Completed English Sessions

Filters:
- Status: Finished
- Language: English

Example 2: Failed Sessions

Filters:
- Status: Error
- Filename: [specific project name]

Managing STT Sessions

Refreshing Session List

Manual Refresh:

  1. Click "Refresh Sessions" button in toolbar
  2. Grid updates with latest status
  3. Shows real-time status changes

When to Refresh:

  • After uploading new file
  • To check if processing finished
  • To see latest updates

Deleting Sessions (Admin Only)

Admin/Sysop users can delete sessions:

How to Delete:

  1. Click three-dot menu (⋮) on session row
  2. Select "Delete"
  3. Confirm deletion in dialog
  4. Session removed permanently

What Gets Deleted:

  • Session record
  • Associated transcripts/captions
  • All document versions

Cannot Be Undone:

  • Permanent deletion
  • Export documents first if needed

Note: Only users with admin or sysop roles can delete sessions.

Session Details

Session ID

What It Is:

  • Unique identifier for each transcription job
  • Never changes
  • Used for tracking and support requests

Date Session Start

Shows:

  • When media file was uploaded
  • When processing began
  • Uses your organization's timezone

Last Update

Shows:

  • Most recent activity on session
  • Updates when:
    • Processing status changes
    • Document edited
    • Metadata updated

Duration

Format: HH:MM:SS

Examples:

  • 00:05:30 (5 minutes, 30 seconds)
  • 00:45:00 (45 minutes)
  • 02:30:15 (2 hours, 30 minutes, 15 seconds)

Pagination

Navigate Results:

  • Results display in pages
  • Use pagination controls at bottom
  • Page size options available
  • Total count shows all sessions

Session Status Details

Finished Status

Meaning:

  • Transcription completed successfully
  • Document ready for editing
  • Can export, share, or convert

Next Steps:

  • Open in editor to review/edit
  • Export in desired format
  • Share with team members

Processing Status

Meaning:

  • Transcription actively running
  • Cannot edit or export yet
  • Check back later or refresh

Error Status

Meaning:

  • Processing failed
  • Session requires attention
  • Check error details if available

What to Do:

  1. Check file quality
  2. Re-upload file if needed
  3. Contact support with Session ID if issue persists

Best Practices

Regular Monitoring

Weekly Review:

  • Check for error sessions
  • Delete unnecessary sessions (admin only)
  • Export completed work

Session Organization

Naming Convention:

  • Use descriptive filenames before upload
  • Include date, client, topic in filename
  • Easier to find sessions later

Example:

✅ Good filenames:
- "2024-03-15-CEO-Interview"
- "Product-Launch-Q1"
- "Client-Acme-Meeting-v2"

Track your transcriptions! Use STT History to monitor, troubleshoot, and manage all your speech-to-text sessions.

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