Arc en Ciel help
Generator advanced tools
Use model picker, LoRAs, ControlNet, inpaint, regional prompts, and compare tools without losing track of what changed.
Before you start
- Comfort with basic Generator jobs.
- At least one saved or recent output when comparing settings.
Quick answer
- Change one advanced setting at a time: model, LoRA, ControlNet, inpaint, or regional prompts.
- Keep a baseline image in history so you can tell whether the new setting actually helped.
- If results get worse, remove the newest advanced control first instead of rewriting the whole prompt.
Advanced controls change the experiment
Advanced controls are useful because they push the model in a specific direction. They can also make results confusing fast. Start simple, add one thing, compare it with the last run, then decide whether to keep it.
| Tool | Use for | Common risk |
|---|---|---|
| Model picker | Choosing checkpoint/workflow compatibility. | Wrong base model for the LoRA or prompt. |
| LoRA | Adding a trained concept, style, character, or detail. | Too much weight or missing trigger words. |
| ControlNet | Preserving pose, edges, depth, or structure from input. | Over-constraining composition. |
| Inpaint | Fixing one area without regenerating the whole image. | Mask too broad or denoise too high. |
| Regional prompts | Different prompt guidance in different image regions. | Prompt conflicts and hard seams. |
| Compare/history | Reviewing multiple outputs and settings. | Changing too many things at once. |
Compare changes safely
- Create a baseline job with no advanced add-ons.
- Add one advanced feature and keep the seed or major settings stable if you want a fair comparison.
- Use history to compare outputs and metadata instead of relying on memory.
- Reduce strength or weight before stacking multiple controls.
- When a result breaks, remove the most recent advanced feature first.