Step-by-step exam workflow with Invisly

Walk through the complete Invisly workflow for technical assessments: launch, capture your screen, review AI solutions, and hide the interface instantly.

Before your exam starts, take a few minutes to confirm that Invisly is installed and that your settings are configured. The app is designed to stay completely out of sight until you call on it — you control every interaction through keyboard shortcuts, and the interface disappears the moment you no longer need it.

Review your institution’s or platform’s academic integrity policy before using Invisly in an assessment. Policies vary by organization, and you are responsible for understanding what tools are permitted in your specific context.

Workflow

1. Start Invisly

   Launch Invisly before your exam begins. The application starts minimized and remains completely invisible until you need it — there is nothing visible on screen to indicate it is running. Your settings and preferences are stored locally on your device, so no configuration is required at exam time.

2. Capture your code

   When you need assistance, press Ctrl + H (Windows) or Cmd + H (macOS) to capture your screen. Invisly intelligently captures your coding environment in context. Temporary files created during this process are automatically cleaned up after analysis, and the capture happens quickly without interrupting your workflow.

3. Receive analysis

   Your code is analyzed by an AI model that understands the context of what you are working on. Solutions are generated based on best practices and common patterns. Complex problems are broken down into clear, step-by-step instructions. Analysis typically completes within a few seconds.

4. Review assistance

   Solutions appear in a customizable overlay that sits on top of your work without interfering with it. Code snippets are presented with proper formatting and syntax highlighting. Detailed explanations accompany each solution so you can follow the reasoning. You can navigate through multiple solution steps as needed.

5. Hide the interface

   When you are done reviewing, press Ctrl + B (Windows) or Cmd + B (macOS) to instantly hide the interface. Invisly returns to its invisible state, and no trace of the overlay remains visible on your screen. Use this shortcut immediately if anyone approaches your workstation.

Recommended settings for exams

Configure these settings before your assessment begins:

• Use windowed mode rather than full-screen when running your code editor
• Position the Invisly overlay as a small element in a corner of your screen
• Minimize mouse movement and on-screen interactions during proctored sessions
• Rely exclusively on keyboard shortcuts for all Invisly interactions

Switch your editor to windowed mode and practice the full workflow — capture, review, hide — at least once before exam day. Using keyboard shortcuts exclusively and keeping mouse movement minimal reduces the chance of drawing attention to the overlay. Position the interface in a corner where it is easy to glance at without shifting your gaze far from your primary work area.