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FLORA Weekly

No. 070,

Batch Techniques, Fauna x Layer Editor, & Drive Import

Techniques just got a major power-up: batch nodes now work inside technique graphs, so you can fan out collections, preview batch outputs, and detach techniques with all your variants intact. We also shipped a complete payment recovery flow, added Google Drive as an import source, and landed dozens of reliability fixes across generation, billing, and the canvas.

New

  1. Batch nodes in techniques

    Build techniques that process entire collections at once.

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    Create, preview, and run batch fanout slots directly inside technique graphs. Collection outputs now surface in the technique builder, app mode, and at runtime.

  2. Fauna x Layer Editor: split to layers & fill layer to frame

    Fauna now can use two new layer-editor commands for compositing workflows and quick layout adjustments.

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    Fauna can now change aspect ratios, add text layers, resize layers, and more.

  3. Google Drive import picker

    Pull assets straight from Drive into your canvas.

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    Connect your Google account and browse files without leaving FLORA.

  4. Gemini 3.5 Flash in Fauna

    Google's latest compact model for snappier Fauna conversations.

  5. Bulk-connect shortcuts

    Select multiple nodes and use I/V/T keyboard shortcuts to wire them up at once.

  6. Usage CSV export enhancements

    Last-24h range option and additional columns for deeper analysis.

  7. Export node actions menu

    Quick actions on export node inputs for faster pipeline management.

  8. Krea 2

    Krea's foundation image model, built for style and aesthetic control on the canvas.

  9. Opus 4.8

    Anthropic's most capable model, for even stronger text prompting.

Improved

  1. Mentions & reactive canvas edges

    Mention upstream nodes in prompts and see live connection edges update as references resolve.

  2. Cross-device model sync

    Your last-used model selection now syncs across devices.

  3. Moderation messages

    Content moderation now shows specific, per-model explanations.

  4. Bulk delete protection

    Destructive bulk node deletes now require confirmation.

  5. Free plan usage indicator

    The credits pill now counts up consistently, matching paid plans.

  6. Personal usage limits

    The credits indicator shows your individual spending limit.

  7. Anthropic structured outputs

    Enabled the structured outputs beta with improved error handling.

  8. Server-routed canvas batches

    Canvas batch generation runs through the server for improved reliability.

Fixes

  • Audio input previews now display correctly
  • Hex color values preserved when editing elements
  • Shape colors persist when duplicating layers
  • Spellcheck menu restored on canvas node prompts
  • Batch-imported asset toasts no longer stack incorrectly
  • Bulk edit shows shared parameters for auto-model video multi-select
  • App mode collection output previews properly ordered
  • Seedance image dimension handling fixed

FLORA Weekly

This week's update brings Google Drive integration to your canvas, makes the Document Node fully production-ready, and introduces dollar-based cost tracking so you always know what you're spending. FAUNA gets smarter with layer-editor autonomy and a new default model, while batch techniques, subtitles, and a wave of canvas stability fixes round out a packed release.

📦 New

  1. Export to Google Drive

    Sync your images, video, and audio straight to Drive without leaving the canvas.

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    Pick a destination folder, name your files, and let resumable uploads handle the rest — including cross-batch filename deduplication so nothing overwrites. Perfect for teams that live in Google Workspace.

  2. Built-in Spellcheck

    Real-time spell checking powered by Hunspell, running entirely in your browser.

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    Catch typos in prompts and text nodes as you type, with no cloud round-trip and full offline support.

  3. Document Node —

    the Document Node graduates from experimental to fully shipped with a library browser, toolbar controls, sharing, technique inputs, and loading/error handling.

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    Spawn from thumbnails, route documents into batch workflows, and connect documents as technique inputs.

  4. Add Subtitles to Video

    A new "Add subtitles" utility in the video toolbar powered by Veed, making it easy to overlay text on any generated or uploaded video.

  5. Dollar Cost Display

    See your generation costs in real dollars.

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    A new toggle in Preferences lets you switch the usage display from credits to USD, so budgeting is transparent.

  6. Model Selection Preferences

    A new "Model for new nodes" setting in Preferences lets you choose between "Last used model" (default) and a fixed default model for every new node.

  7. Properties Panel for All Output Types

    Video, audio, and text outputs now have full properties panels, bringing them to feature parity with image outputs.

  8. Audio Input Previews

    See and play audio inputs directly on nodes before generating.

  9. Batch Techniques

    Run techniques in batch mode with a dedicated run button and sibling-group output carousels, enabling high-volume variations from a single technique.

  10. API Key Cap Raised to 5

    You can now have up to 5 active API keys per user, up from 1.

🧠 Improved

  1. Inpaint Mask Unification

    All inpainting mask methods now use a single unified pipeline, making brush, lasso, and auto-mask behave consistently.

  2. Mentions Everywhere

    @mentions now work in connected text-node inputs and layer editor nodes, with a smarter resolution pipeline that reacts to canvas edge changes in real-time.

  3. Router Transparency

    Routers now behave as transparent data-flow wrappers across the canvas, improving connection rules, validity checks, and publish behavior for techniques.

  4. Performance

    Asset list queries now stream instead of collecting all rows, and heavy re-renders during drag operations have been eliminated.

  5. Better Error Messages

    Clearer generation model mismatch errors, accurate per-subtype moderation messages, and sanitized infrastructure errors.

  6. Offline Awareness

    A toast notification appears when your connection drops during multiplayer collaboration.

FLORA Weekly

This week brings a major workflow expansion: export your generations directly to Google Drive, catch typos with built-in spellcheck, and paint with more precision using our unified inpainting tools. Plus, techniques are now open to free plans and workspace editors, and the canvas gets a raft of stability improvements.



📦 New

  1. Export to Google Drive

    Pick a Drive folder and push finished assets straight from your canvas.

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    Multi-generation export writes each asset individually with clear per-file progress indicators. Connect once, then export from any project without re-authenticating.

  2. Built-in Spellcheck

    Real-time spell checking powered by Hunspell, running entirely in your browser.

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    Catch typos in prompts and text nodes as you type, with no cloud round-trip and full offline support.

  3. Unified Inpainting

    All mask methods consolidated into a single, streamlined workflow.

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    Switch between brush, lasso, and region masks without leaving the inpainting panel. Consistent controls regardless of which method you choose.

  4. Character Mention Templates

    Reference specific characters across your project with the new CHARACTER_N template.

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    Drop a character mention into any image prompt to maintain visual consistency across generations without re-describing appearances.

  5. Starter Action & Code Nodes

    Programmable nodes are now available on all plans.

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    Automate repetitive steps, run custom logic, or connect to external APIs directly inside your workflow canvas.



🧠 Improved

  1. API key limit raised from 1 to 5

    Manage multiple integrations without swapping keys.

  2. Workspace editors can now edit shared techniques

    Collaborate on reusable workflows without needing owner permissions.

  3. Free plans can create techniques

    Build and share reusable workflows on any plan.

  4. Offline indicator

    A toast now alerts you when your connection drops during multiplayer sessions, so you know exactly when edits aren't syncing.

  5. Technique thumbnails

    Text and audio output techniques now show default thumbnails in the library instead of blank cards.

  6. @mentions in connected text nodes

    Mentions now resolve correctly when text nodes are wired as inputs to other nodes.

  7. Layer editor mentions

    You can now @mention layer editor nodes in prompts for more precise control.

  8. Mention empty states

    Models that don't support mentions now show a clear message instead of failing silently.

  9. Copy media to Slack

    Right-click any generated asset on the canvas and copy it directly to a Slack message.

  10. Clearer error messages

    Generation model mismatch errors now explain what went wrong and how to fix it.

  11. Technique node placement

    Dropping a technique onto the canvas positions it more predictably relative to your viewport.

  12. Technique builder animations

    Panel and sidebar transitions are now coordinated and feel smoother.

  13. Cmd+G grouping

    Technique blocks are now included when you group-select nodes with the keyboard shortcut.

  14. Dashboard tooltips

    Settings and log-out buttons now show descriptive tooltips on hover.



🛠 Fixes

  • Canvas undo now correctly restores edges when you delete a node and then undo.
  • Node render failures are isolated — a broken node no longer takes down the entire canvas.
  • Right-click context menu no longer occasionally fails to appear on the canvas.
  • Router nodes are treated as transparent for validity checks, fixing false-negative handle indicators.
  • Real-time collaboration is more resilient — storage writes are quarantined during brief connection wobbles so your work isn't lost.
  • Generated outputs now use correct asset dimensions instead of defaulting to square.
  • Technique output nodes display at the right size after generation completes.
  • Pinned annotation labels land correctly when dropped onto groups.
  • Comment positions stick after detaching from a node.
  • Project search no longer flashes a skeleton loader on fast connections.
  • Model dropdown handles missing required inputs gracefully instead of erroring.
  • Pressing Enter to confirm a node selection no longer accidentally triggers image generation.
  • Last-used defaults no longer incorrectly include upscaler settings.
  • Prompt highlights re-measure correctly when the technique surface mounts with a delay.