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Variations Page

The Variations page is where you create alternative versions of each trait and extract them as transparent layers. This page has two tabs:

  1. Variations Tab - Generate modified versions of your base image
  2. Extract Tab - Extract transparent layers from variations using masks

Variations Tab​

Page Layout​

  • Canvas (center) - Shows the current variation or base image
  • Right panel - Trait list and variation prompts
  • Thumbnail stack (bottom-right) - Switch between variation variants

Selecting a Trait​

Click a trait name in the right panel to select it. The canvas shows that trait's mask overlay.

Creating Variations​

Writing Variation Prompts​

  1. Select a trait
  2. Find the Variation Prompts section
  3. Enter a prompt describing the modification:
glowing red LED eyes with internal light

Good prompts:

  • Describe only the trait change
  • Match the original art style
  • Be specific about colors, materials, effects

Avoid:

  • Describing other parts of the image
  • Switching art styles
  • Vague descriptions like "different eyes"

Generating​

  1. Click the generate button next to a prompt
  2. The AI creates a modified version of the full image
  3. The layer is automatically extracted using the trait's mask
  4. The result appears in the layer strip

Variation Variants​

Like masks, each variation prompt can have up to 5 variants:

  • Multiple generation attempts
  • Different results from the same prompt
  • Backups of good results

Favoriting: Star the variants you want included in combinations.

Layer Strip​

The layer strip at the bottom shows all layers for the selected trait:

LayerLabelDescription
OriginalorigBase image layer (auto-generated from mask)
Variation 1p0First variation prompt
Variation 2p1Second variation prompt
...pNNth variation prompt

Each prompt (p0, p1, etc.) can have multiple variants (v1-v5).

Managing Variations​

Adding Prompts​

Click + Add Variation to create a new prompt slot.

Removing Prompts​

Click the × next to a prompt to remove it and all its generated variants.

Regenerating​

Click the regenerate icon to create a new variant of an existing prompt.

Deleting Variants​

Select a variant in the thumbnail stack and click the trash icon.

Context Menu​

Right-click any variation image for quick actions:

  • Create New Variation — Copy the image to a new variation prompt (including the prompt text)
  • Revise — Edit the variation with custom instructions using an AI edit model
  • Delete — Remove the specific variant

Favoriting Variations​

Click the star on any variation to mark it as a favorite. Favorited variations will be shown first in the Extract tab.

Viewing Variations​

  • Canvas - Shows the full variation image
  • Thumbnail stack - Switch between variants (v1-v5) of the same prompt

Extract Tab​

The Extract tab is where you turn variation images into transparent layers by applying masks.

Page Layout​

  • Canvas (center) - Shows the extracted layer or variation image
  • Right panel - Trait list and extraction controls
  • Layer strip (bottom) - All extracted layers for the selected trait

How Extraction Works​

  1. Select a trait to see its variations
  2. Click Extract on a variation (or Extract All)
  3. The trait's favorite mask is applied to the variation image
  4. Only the masked pixels are kept, creating a transparent PNG layer
  5. The layer appears in the layer strip

Original Layer​

The "original" layer (orig) is automatically extracted from your base image using the trait's mask. This gives you the unmodified version of each trait as a layer.

Layer Strip​

The layer strip shows all extracted layers for the selected trait:

LayerLabelDescription
OriginalorigBase image layer (extracted from mask)
Variation 1p0First variation prompt
Variation 2p1Second variation prompt
...pNNth variation prompt

Each prompt (p0, p1, etc.) can have multiple variants (v1-v5).

Favoriting Layers​

Click the star on any layer to mark it as a favorite. During combination:

  • Favorite-only mode (default): Only starred layers are used
  • All layers mode: Every layer is included

This lets you extract many layers but only use your best work in combinations.

Viewing Layers​

In Canvas:

  • Select a layer from the strip to view it
  • Shows the transparent layer over the base image
  • Helps you see how it will composite

In Thumbnail Stack:

  • Switch between variants of the same layer
  • v1, v2, v3... for each prompt
  • Quickly compare different extractions

Tips​

  1. Generate multiple variants - AI results vary, pick the best
  2. Match the style - Variations should look like they belong
  3. Check extracted layers - Zoom in on edges for quality
  4. Use specific prompts - "glowing red LED" beats "red"
  5. Favorite selectively - Only include your best work
  6. Test the mask first - If layers look wrong, check the mask

Common Issues​

Layer has artifacts​

The mask may include unwanted areas. Go back to Detection and refine the mask.

Variation doesn't match style​

Rewrite the prompt to include style information:

glowing red LED eyes, same flat digital art style

Wrong area was modified​

The AI may have modified more than intended. Check that your mask accurately covers only the trait.