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Welcome to Examly, how offline CBT parsing works, and creating your first question bank.

Welcome to Examly 100% offline, privacy-first Computer Based Testing engine architecture. https://examlycbt.in/doc/getting-started/welcome-to-examly
Creating & Loading Question Banks How to write, save, and load Markdown question bank files into Examly. https://examlycbt.in/doc/getting-started/creating-and-loading-question-banks
Using Prompt Studio AI prompts to format raw question papers, PDFs, and notes into Examly format. https://examlycbt.in/doc/getting-started/using-prompt-studio
Writing Mathematics & LaTeX How Examly handles plain text math, KaTeX formulas, and chemical expressions. https://examlycbt.in/doc/getting-started/writing-mathematics-and-latex

Database structure, question blocks, separators, and organization rules.

Database Structure Plain text Markdown files and question block enclosures. https://examlycbt.in/doc/question-bank-architecture/database-structure
Main Components Blocks, Global Directives, Question Fields, and Content. https://examlycbt.in/doc/question-bank-architecture/main-components
Organizing Your Database Best practices for grouping subjects, chapters, and topics. https://examlycbt.in/doc/question-bank-architecture/organizing-your-database

Dedicated separator lines (#----# / ##----##) and multi-question syntax.

Question Block Separators Opening (#----#) and closing (##----##) separator rules. https://examlycbt.in/doc/question-blocks/question-block-separators
Writing Multiple Questions Sequencing independent question blocks within a single database file. https://examlycbt.in/doc/question-blocks/writing-multiple-questions
Block Examples & Common Mistakes Copyable block templates and avoiding missing separator bugs. https://examlycbt.in/doc/question-blocks/block-examples-and-common-mistakes

Shared metadata directives (#Subject:, #Topic:, #Marks:, #Difficulty:).

Global Directives Overview Inheritance model and reducing metadata repetition. https://examlycbt.in/doc/global-directives/global-directives-overview
Supported Directives Complete list of supported #Directives and syntax rules. https://examlycbt.in/doc/global-directives/supported-directives
Syntax & Formatting Rules Case insensitivity, colons, spacing, and value preservation. https://examlycbt.in/doc/global-directives/syntax-and-formatting-rules
Overriding Global Values Overriding inherited directives with local @ fields. https://examlycbt.in/doc/global-directives/overriding-global-values

Individual question properties starting with @ symbol (@Question:, @Options:).

Question Fields Overview Writing @ Field key-value declarations inside question blocks. https://examlycbt.in/doc/question-fields/question-fields-overview
Required vs Optional Fields Field requirements for MCQ vs Numerical question types. https://examlycbt.in/doc/question-fields/required-vs-optional-fields
Field Priority & Order Field resolution hierarchy and recommended block ordering. https://examlycbt.in/doc/question-fields/field-priority-and-order

Detailed specification for every supported @ field.

QID & Question Number Unique identifiers (@QID:) and displayed sequence (@Question No:). https://examlycbt.in/doc/field-reference-manual/qid-and-question-number
Question Type & Difficulty Specifying MCQ/Numerical (@Question Type:) and rating (@Difficulty:). https://examlycbt.in/doc/field-reference-manual/question-type-and-difficulty
Question Prompt & Options Multi-line prompts (@Question:) and answer choices (@Options:). https://examlycbt.in/doc/field-reference-manual/question-prompt-and-options
Answers, Marks & Solutions Answer keys (@Correct Answer:), scoring (@Marks:), and step-by-step solutions (@Solution:). https://examlycbt.in/doc/field-reference-manual/answers-marks-and-solutions

Crafting MCQs, numerical responses, math formulas, chemistry, and solutions.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Option formats, letter prefixes (A., B., C.), and Markdown checkboxes (- [x]). https://examlycbt.in/doc/writing-questions/multiple-choice-questions-mcq
Numerical Response Questions Direct numeric entry questions without option choices. https://examlycbt.in/doc/writing-questions/numerical-response-questions
Math & Chemistry Equations Writing inline math ($...$), block math ($$...$$), and chemical formulas. https://examlycbt.in/doc/writing-questions/math-and-chemistry-equations
Explanations & Solutions Multi-line step-by-step solution derivations for student practice. https://examlycbt.in/doc/writing-questions/explanations-and-solutions

Automatic QID and Question Number generation using Range Blocks {1-10} and {A-Z}.

Inheritance & Range Blocks How range blocks generate automated sequence combinations. https://examlycbt.in/doc/templates-and-auto-generation/inheritance-and-range-blocks
QID Templates Generating unique question IDs automatically using {001-100} or {A-Z}. https://examlycbt.in/doc/templates-and-auto-generation/qid-templates
Question Number Templates Sequential question numbering templates using numeric ranges. https://examlycbt.in/doc/templates-and-auto-generation/question-number-templates

Live real-time validation, Problems panel, live preview, and fullscreen editor.

Live Real-Time Validation Instant parsing and error checking as you type. https://examlycbt.in/doc/validation-and-editor/live-real-time-validation
Database Editor & Live Preview Workspace tools, problems panel, live preview, and fullscreen mode. https://examlycbt.in/doc/validation-and-editor/database-editor-and-live-preview
Pre-Test Validation Checklist Final inspection steps before launching a CBT test. https://examlycbt.in/doc/validation-and-editor/pre-test-validation-checklist

Complete reference of validation error codes, descriptions, and solutions.

Question Block Errors Missing separators, nested blocks, empty blocks, and syntax errors. https://examlycbt.in/doc/validation-error-dictionary/question-block-errors
Global Directive Errors Unknown directives, syntax errors, duplicate directives, and missing values. https://examlycbt.in/doc/validation-error-dictionary/global-directive-errors
Question Field Errors Unknown fields, missing required fields, empty field values, and duplicate fields. https://examlycbt.in/doc/validation-error-dictionary/question-field-errors