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Batch Operations

VariantLab supports batch operations for efficiently working with large collections.

Batch Generation​

Generate multiple base images in a single operation.

Location: Setup page

What it does:

  • Generates 1-5 base images at once
  • Auto-assigns images to empty slots
  • Single Mana deduction for the batch

Cost: Shown on the Generate button before starting (scales with count)

Options:

  • Count - Choose how many images to generate (1-5)
  • Target slots - Auto-assign to empty slots or specify targets

When to use:

  • Starting a new project and want multiple options
  • Filling empty base image slots quickly
  • Comparing different generations from the same prompt

Detect All​

Run trait detection for all defined traits at once.

Location: Detection page footer

What it does:

  • Analyzes base image for each trait
  • Creates masks for all traits
  • More efficient than detecting one at a time

Cost: ~1 Mana per 3 traits

When to use:

  • Initial detection for a new project
  • After changing the base image
  • When you have multiple traits to detect

Combine All​

Generate all possible layer combinations.

Location: Combine page footer

What it does:

  • Calculates all possible combinations
  • Composites layers in order
  • Creates a new image for each combination

Cost: 1 Mana per 100 combinations

Options:

  • Favorite-only mode - Only use starred layers
  • Limit - Cap the number of combinations
  • Shuffle - Randomize selection (use with limit)

Batch Delete​

Delete multiple items at once.

Deleting Combinations​

  1. Navigate to Combine page
  2. Select multiple combinations
  3. Click batch delete
  4. Confirm deletion

Deleting Layers​

In Variations page, delete all variants of a prompt:

  1. Click the × on the variation prompt
  2. All generated variants are deleted

Deleting Traits​

In Detection page:

  1. Click × on a trait name
  2. Confirm cascade deletion
  3. All masks, variations, layers, and combinations for that trait are removed

Export All​

Export your entire collection.

Location: Export page footer

What it does:

  • Packages selected items into a ZIP
  • Applies export settings (format, cropping, names)
  • Generates downloadable file

Cost: 1 Mana per 100 files

Includes (configurable):

  • Combinations
  • Layers
  • Masks
  • Base images
  • Metadata

Bulk Favoriting​

Quickly favorite multiple items:

In Detection​

  • Click star on mask variants to favorite
  • Only favorited masks used for extraction

In Variations​

  • Click star on layer variants to favorite
  • Only favorited layers included in combinations

Pipeline Reset​

If you change your base image after creating downstream content:

  1. VariantLab detects existing masks/variations
  2. Shows confirmation dialog
  3. Option to delete all and start fresh

This batch-deletes all:

  • Masks
  • Variations
  • Layers
  • Combinations

Progress Tracking​

Batch operations show real-time progress:

  • Progress bar or spinner on button
  • Log messages in the activity panel
  • Completion notification

Tips for Batch Operations​

  1. Plan before starting - Review settings before batch generation
  2. Test with small batches - Generate a few first to check quality
  3. Use limits - For large collections, work in manageable batches
  4. Check your Mana - Batch operations can consume significant credits
  5. Be patient - Large operations take time

Cost Estimation​

Before batch operations, check estimated costs:

OperationCost Formula
Detect All~1 Mana per 3 traits
Combine All1 Mana per 100 combinations
Export All1 Mana per 100 files

The button shows estimated cost before you start.