FAQ

How does CharID decide how big a creature is?

Creature scale comes from how you describe the character's size against the objects and other characters in the scene. State a size clearly (for example, "the dragon is as tall as a house") and CharID carries that comparison into the generation prompt, rather than guessing a default size.

Why did regenerating change more than I expected?

Regenerate asks the model for a new attempt at the same panel using the same scene plan and references, so the composition should stay close, but each attempt is new and can vary in details like pose or background. If you need something specific to stay fixed, edit the panel plan first (camera, action, framing) so the next generation follows it.

Where does an edited image go after I save it?

An edit is saved as a new version of that panel's artwork and goes through the same review step as a fresh generation: approve it to make it the panel's art, or reject it and try again. The original isn't replaced until you approve the edit.

What does "full spread on a single page" mean?

Some page layouts use one panel that spans the entire two-page spread rather than separate panels on each side. CharID still exports it correctly either way: as two half-width pages for print, or as one full-width image if you choose the "as read" export option.

What does "Not in plan" mean on a page?

Every page in a published book gets a role: cover, title, copyright, dedication, text, art, back cover, or "Not in plan" for a page that exists in Studio but isn't part of the current scene plan. It's a label, not an error, and it keeps page roles accurate after you regenerate or reorder a plan.

How much do credits cost, and what spends them?

See Credits and pricing for the full breakdown. Short version: Studio and the editor are free, and credits are spent only when you generate, at a cost shown on the action itself before you click it.

Why can't I publish without choosing a content rating?

A rating is how CharID decides who can see your work: a minor, a signed-out visitor, or an adult. Publishing without one would mean no one could make that call, so the publish dialog asks for a rating (and a short blurb) the first time, and the server refuses to publish without one regardless.