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# Overview

Use brush, text, shapes, and eraser tools to create visuals directly on the scene.

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[Brush](/tools/brush.md)
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[Eraser](/tools/eraser.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/DrgSRJ2BnB7C5i2W6pLM" %}
[Text](/tools/text.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/ITTj3Pz5Ap5OFVgh4OvX" %}
[Shape](/tools/shape.md)
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## Generation modes

You can choose how each layer is used in the next generation: include in the generation or keep as editable.

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### Use layers in generation

Use when you want the layer to guide generation and become part of the new visual.

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### Keep layers as editable

Use when you want the layer to stay out of generation and remain editable in later generations.

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## How to use

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Use layers in generation" %}

### Use layers in generation

Use the layer as a reference to generate new visuals, available in <mark style="color:$primary;">**`Image to image generation`**</mark> & <mark style="color:$primary;">**`Combo task`**</mark>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Select a layer

The generation mode panel appears above your selection.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Select "Use in generation"

Generative mode is selected by default.

Click to expand the mode panel and select <kbd><mark style="color:$primary;">**Use in generation**<mark style="color:$primary;"></kbd> .
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Generate

After confirming the selection, click <kbd><mark style="color:$primary;">**Generate**<mark style="color:$primary;"></kbd>.

The layer will become part of the generated image.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Keep layers as editable" %}

### Keep layers as editable

Keep layers out of generation so it remains fully editable in the next generation. Available across all tasks.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Select a layer

The generation mode panel appears above your selection.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Select "Keep as editable"

Click to expand the mode panel and select <kbd><mark style="color:$primary;">**Keep as editable**<mark style="color:$primary;"></kbd> .
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Generate

After confirming the selection, click <kbd><mark style="color:$primary;">**Generate**<mark style="color:$primary;"></kbd>.

The layer remains as editable in the generated scenes.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### FAQ

<details>

<summary><strong>Once layers are used in generation, how can I find the original layers?</strong></summary>

The original layers stay in the parent scene and remain fully editable.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Can I choose the generation mode for multiple layers at once?</strong></summary>

Yes. Select multiple layers or a group, then choose a generation mode, it will applies to all selected layers.

</details>


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