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# Scan Depth Support & Lorebooks

Shape your character's behavior and world with custom rules and lore for a one-of-a-kind, immersive adventure!

### Step 1

Create Lorebook

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Enter Title & Scan Depth as well as:

* Select applicable categories (up to 7 max)
* Visibility - set the lorebook private or public
  * Public - everyone can use it
  * Private - only you can use it

Optional (but highly recommended!):

* Attach a cover image (recommended)
* Lorebook description (recommended)

{% hint style="info" %}
**What is Scan Depth?**&#x20;

Scan Depth is a setting for the knowledge base that determines how many previous messages the search should analyze for lorebook keywords. This helps the bot retain lorebook content in its memory for a longer period.

**Example:**

* If set to 1, it will only check the last user message for the lorebook keyword.
* If set to 4, it will check the last 4 messages (including bot messages).
  {% endhint %}

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### Step 2

Create Entries To Explain The Rules And Lore

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### Step 3

Set Activation Keys

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### Step 4

Use the activation key to trigger the entry during the conversation.

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