Learn how to execute your Canvas workflows and manage generations.

Running a Single Node

Basic Generation

1. Select the node you want to run
2. Configure settings (prompt, model, parameters)
3. Click Generate button on the node
4. Wait for processing (5 seconds to 2 minutes depending on node type)
5. View output directly in the node

Generation Status

Idle - Node ready to run (gray)

Generating - Processing (blue, animated)

Complete - Output ready (green)

Error - Generation failed (red)

Running Connected Workflows

Auto-Run Chains

When nodes are connected and have auto-run enabled:

1. Run the first node
2. Output automatically feeds to next node
3. Next node auto-runs
4. Process continues through the chain
5. All connected nodes complete

Example:

Prompt → Text-to-Image → Image-to-Video
(Run)    (Auto-runs)     (Auto-runs)

Manual Chain

Without auto-run:

1. Run first node
2. Wait for completion
3. Manually click Generate on next node
4. Repeat for each node

Benefit: Control when each step runs

Controlling Execution

Auto-Run Toggle

Enable auto-run:

1. Select a node
2. Toggle "Auto-run" in node settings
3. Node will run automatically when input arrives

Disable auto-run:

• Gives you manual control
• Useful for expensive operations
• Good for testing and debugging

Pause/Resume

Pause a workflow:

• Disable auto-run on intermediate nodes
• Prevents automatic cascade
• Resume by manually triggering

Monitoring Progress

Node Status Indicators

Icon indicators:

• ⚪ Gray circle - Idle/ready
• 🔵 Blue circle - Running
• 🟢 Green checkmark - Complete
• 🔴 Red X - Error

Progress Information

While generating:

• Estimated time shown in node
• Model being used displayed
• Queue position if applicable

Activity Feed

View all recent activity:

• Go to Dashboard
• See generation history
• Filter by board/app
• Click to open result

Understanding Outputs

Viewing Outputs

Generated content appears directly in the node:

Images:

• Thumbnail preview
• Click to enlarge
• Download button

Videos:

• Video player in node
• Play/pause controls
• Download button

Audio:

• Audio player
• Waveform visualization
• Download button

Downloading Outputs

Method 1: Click download icon in node

Method 2: Right-click output → Save

Method 3: Find in Media Library → Download

Using Outputs

Generated content automatically:

• Saved to Media Library
• Available in Editor
• Usable in other apps
• Flows to connected nodes

Batch Operations

Run Multiple Nodes

Select multiple nodes:

1. Hold Shift and click each node
2. Or drag to select area
3. Click Run Selected (if available)

Sequential Execution

For complex workflows:

1. Disable auto-run on all nodes
2. Run nodes in desired order
3. Manually trigger each step
4. Control resource usage

Error Handling

Common Errors

Generation Failed

• Model error or timeout
• Check error message
• Try again or different model

Invalid Input

• Input doesn't match expected type
• Fix upstream node
• Verify connection

Quota Exceeded

• Hit monthly limit
• Upgrade plan or enable overage
• Wait for next billing period

Network Error

• Internet connection lost
• Refresh and try again
• Check status page

Retry Failed Generations

1. Review error message
2. Fix the issue (model, prompt, settings)
3. Click Retry or Generate again

Optimizing Workflow Execution

Model Selection

Fast models: Quick results, good for testing

• FLUX Schnell (images)
• SeeDance (videos)

Quality models: Better results, slower

• FLUX Dev (images)
• Kling (videos)

Choose based on your needs:

• Draft/test: Fast models
• Final output: Quality models

Parameter Tuning

Reduce generation time:

• Lower quality settings
• Smaller resolution
• Shorter duration (videos)
• Fewer output images

Balance quality vs speed for your use case

Parallel Execution

Run independent branches simultaneously:

     → Node B
A → |
     → Node C

Both B and C run at the same time (not sequential)

Saving Workflow States

Auto-Save

Your board state saves automatically:

• Node configurations
• Connections
• Generated outputs
• Node positions

Manual Checkpoints

Before major changes:

1. Duplicate the board
2. Name it with version/date
3. Make changes in new copy
4. Keep original as backup

Testing Workflows

Test Mode

Best practices for testing:

1. Start small - Test with 1-2 nodes first
2. Use cheap models - Fast generation for testing
3. Check each step - Verify output before continuing
4. Disable auto-run - Control execution manually
5. Test edge cases - Try unusual inputs

Debugging

If workflow doesn't work:

1. Check connections - Verify all links
2. Test each node - Run individually
3. Review settings - Confirm parameters
4. Check error messages - Read carefully
5. Simplify - Remove complexity, test basics

Performance Tips

Large Workflows (20+ nodes)

Keep it responsive:

• Disable auto-run on heavy nodes
• Break into smaller boards
• Use Explore node for existing content
• Close unused browser tabs

Memory Management

If board is slow:

• Limit number of high-res outputs visible
• Download and remove old outputs
• Refresh browser periodically
• Use latest Chrome/Firefox

Cost Management

Monitor Usage

Each generation counts toward limits:

• Images: 1 per image
• Videos: 1 per video
• Audio: Minutes used

Check remaining limits:

• Dashboard shows usage
• Board shows warnings at 80%
• Plan accordingly

Optimize Costs

Reduce unnecessary runs:

• Test with cheap models first
• Reuse outputs (via Explore node)
• Plan workflow before executing
• Use manual triggers for expensive ops

Learn about pricing →

Collaboration Considerations

Team Workflows

When multiple people edit:

• Communicate before running expensive operations
• Use Notes to document expensive nodes
• Consider who should trigger costly generations
• Monitor organization usage pool

Shared Board Execution

All editors can run nodes:

• Costs count toward shared pool
• Use permissions wisely
• Educate team on costs
• Set up approval process for large operations

Learn about team features →

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl/Cmd + Enter - Run selected node

Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Enter - Run all nodes

Esc - Stop/cancel generation

R - Retry failed generation

Full shortcuts →

Troubleshooting

Generation stuck

• Wait up to 5 minutes
• Refresh page if no progress
• Check status page
• Contact support if persistent

Outputs not saving

• Check internet connection
• Verify browser isn't blocking storage
• Clear cache and retry
• Download outputs manually

Workflow too slow

• Use faster models
• Disable auto-run
• Break into smaller boards
• Optimize node count

Next Steps

• Learn about all node types
• Optimize your workflows
• Share your creations
• Monitor your usage