Nodes & Connections
Canvas Flow Studio uses a simple node-based system. Each node has a specific purpose, and by connecting them together, you can create AI-powered workflows without any coding.
Node Types
Text Node
Text nodes are the starting point of most workflows. They let you input text that can be used to generate images or be processed by instruction nodes.
- Purpose: Write prompts or text for AI processing
- Usage: Connect to Image Nodes to generate images or Instruction Nodes for text processing
- Features: Simple text editing, automatic creation in new whiteboards
Image Node
Image nodes are used to generate AI images from text descriptions or display uploaded images.
- Purpose: Generate AI images or display uploaded images
- Input: Text descriptions from Text Nodes
- Features: AI image generation, image preview
Instruction Node
Instruction nodes modify and process content from other nodes using AI models.
- Purpose: Process and transform content using AI
- Input: Text or images from other nodes
- Output: Modified text, images, or other content types
Comment Node
Comment nodes help document your workflow. They don't process any data.
- Purpose: Add notes and documentation to your workflow
- Usage: Cannot be connected to other nodes
- Features: Customizable appearance for better organization
How Connections Work
Connections allow nodes to work together by passing data between them. You can create a connection by dragging the handle from the bottom one node to the handle top of another node.
Basic Connections
Text to Image
The most common connection: Connect a Text Node to an Image Node to generate an AI image based on your text description.
Creating Connections
Click and drag from an output handle (bottom) of one node to an input handle (top) of another node.
Tips for Success
- Start with a simple Text Node to Image Node connection
- Test your connections one at a time
- Use Comment Nodes to document complex parts of your workflow