AI-Assisted Drafting
Learn how to use AI to fill variables and suggest clauses in your contract drafts.
DealView's AI can automatically fill draft variables and suggest appropriate clauses based on contract context. This accelerates drafting while maintaining quality.
AI Assistance Panel
The AI Assistance Panel appears on the right side of the draft editor. It provides:
- Variable filling suggestions
- Clause recommendations
- Content from your clause library
- AI-generated alternatives
Filling Variables with AI
Fill All Variables
To fill all empty variables at once:
- Open your draft
- Click AI Fill All in the assistance panel
- Review the suggested values
- Accept or modify each suggestion
- Click Apply Changes
Always review AI-suggested values before applying. The AI uses context from the draft and counterparty information, but may not always match your specific needs.
Fill Individual Variables
For specific variables:
- Click on a variable in the draft
- View the AI suggestion in the panel
- Accept, modify, or enter your own value
- The variable is updated in the draft
Variable Sources
AI considers multiple sources when suggesting values:
| Source | Priority | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Your Data | Highest | Previous contracts with same counterparty |
| Clause Library | High | Your saved standard clauses |
| Templates | Medium | Default values from the template |
| AI Generation | Lower | Generated based on context |
Clause Suggestions
The AI suggests clauses based on:
- Contract type (NDA, MSA, SOW, etc.)
- Missing standard provisions
- Risk mitigation needs
- Industry best practices
Your Clause Library First
Suggestions from your clause library are marked with a badge and appear first. These are your pre-approved, standard clauses.
Add frequently used clauses to your Clause Library. They'll appear first in AI suggestions for future drafts.
Accepting Clause Suggestions
- Review the suggested clause
- Click Insert to add it to your draft
- Or click Customize to modify before inserting
AI Confidence Scores
Each suggestion includes a confidence score (0-100%):
| Score | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 80-100% | High confidence - likely accurate |
| 60-80% | Medium confidence - review recommended |
| Below 60% | Low confidence - manual review required |
AI Operations Usage
AI drafting assistance uses your AI operations quota:
- Each "Fill All" counts as 1 operation
- Individual suggestions don't count separately
- Review your remaining quota in Settings > Billing
Best Practices
For effective AI-assisted drafting:
- Start with templates - AI works better with structured content
- Add counterparty info - More context means better suggestions
- Build your clause library - Your clauses take priority
- Review before accepting - AI assists, you decide
Troubleshooting
AI suggestions not appearing?
- Check that the draft has variables to fill
- Verify you have remaining AI operations
- Ensure the draft is in "Draft" status
Poor quality suggestions?
- Add more context (counterparty, deal value)
- Use more specific variable names
- Build up your clause library