How to Create a Guideline

This guide walks through creating a Guideline from scratch, generating images from it, and managing it over time.

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At the top of the form, toggle between Product and Banner:

The configuration sections that appear depend on which type you select.

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The Setup section has two parts — Model & Dimensions and Styling & Rules.

Model References — define which model to use. You have three input methods:

You can also click Use your models to select a custom model you've previously created in the Models section.

Dimensions — select the output aspect ratio for this Guideline:

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Styling Accessories — define the props and accessories that should appear in every generation. Choose from 29+ presets, upload reference media, or describe via text instruction.

Do's — things to consistently include or emphasise (e.g., "always show full-length body", "warm golden tones")

Don'ts — things to consistently avoid (e.g., "no visible seams", "avoid busy backgrounds")

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In the left sidebar under Output Types, enable and configure the types of content this Guideline will generate.

Poses and Framing — define the pose, angle, and framing for every image. Choose from 291+ pose presets, upload reference images, or describe via text (e.g., "centered full-length shot, relaxed stance").

Aesthetics and Background — define the visual aesthetic and background environment. Choose from 295+ background presets, upload references, or describe via text (e.g., "minimalist white studio, soft shadows").

Enable Videos, A+ Content Images, Hanger Rack Images, or Floor Display Images if you want this Guideline to support those content types. Each has its own configuration settings.

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Give your Guideline a clear, descriptive name before saving — something that tells your team exactly what it produces at a glance.

Good examples: "Summer25_OutdoorCafe_Priya_FullBody", "AW25_StudioWhite_Catalog", "EditorialReels_Riya_Seated"

Click Save and Process. Your Guideline will appear in the Custom tab of the My Guidelines page, immediately available for generation.

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Once your Guideline is saved, using it is a single-step process:

The entire creation flow collapses to just the product upload. The Guideline handles model, pose, background, and all other settings automatically.

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Editing — open any Custom Guideline and click Edit. Changes apply to future generations only; images already generated are unaffected.

Archiving — click the three-dot menu on a Guideline card and select Archive. The Guideline moves to the Archived tab and is removed from the active creation flow. You can unarchive at any time.

Cloning — from the three-dot menu, select Duplicate to create a copy you can modify independently.

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