Guide visual generation with Custom Generation by choosing a visual type, orientation, and detail level.
With Custom Generation, you can request a visual type, choose the orientation, and set the level of detail. Review the suggestions and choose the one that best fits your content.
Check out this video to learn how you can use Custom Generation:
How to Access Custom Generation
You can access Custom Generation by clicking the Auto Spark generation icon, you'll see your generated visuals along with a 'Customize' option at the bottom of the visual preview overlay.
Click 'Customize' to open the Custom Generation menu where you can fine-tune your visual requirements.
How to Use Custom Generation
Custom Generation gives you control over three key aspects of your visuals:
1️⃣ Visual Types
Specify Your Visual Type In the "Specify visual" field, type what kind of visual you need. You can request:
Flowcharts for process visualization.
Mind maps for brainstorming and connections.
Tables for data organization.
Timelines for chronological information.
Comparison charts for side-by-side analysis.
And many more visual types.
Note:
As you type, Napkin will suggest possible visual types to help you find what you're looking for. Simply describe what you need, and Napkin will generate the closest matching visual.
You can also request a visual type you've already used by using its layout name. Just select the visual, click the "i" button in the top-right corner, copy the layout name, and paste it into the "Specify visual" field to request that visual type again.
2️⃣ Visual Orientation
With this, you can select the visual orientation that best fits your intended use:
Auto: Let Napkin decide the best orientation based on your content.
Portrait (Vertical): Perfect for social media posts, mobile viewing, and documents.
Landscape (Horizontal): Ideal for presentations, slides, and wide displays.
Square: Great for social media posts and balanced layouts.
3️⃣ Set Your Detail Level
With this, you can control how much information appears in your visual:
Auto: Napkin automatically chooses the appropriate level of detail.
Summary: Get concise, high-level visuals with main points presented clearly – perfect for quick overviews and summaries.
Detailed: Generate comprehensive visuals with extensive descriptions, supporting text, and in-depth information – ideal when you need thorough explanations.
Once you're done with setting up all the requirements, click 'Apply' to generate visuals that match your inputs. Napkin will create new visuals based on your custom requirements.
Review Your Wording
Check the generated labels and text, especially names, numbers, and terminology. You can edit them directly after adding a visual to your document.
📌 Note:
Combine Custom Generation with a Custom Brand to use your chosen colors and fonts. Review the suggestions and pick the visual that best communicates your content.