Hi there,

We’ve implemented a powerful update to give you total control over your compositions: Advanced Image Controls.

When using "Cover" mode, automatic centering doesn't always capture the perfect angle. Now, you can fine-tune your visuals with precision, ensuring the most important parts of your photos are always front and center.

What’s New?

• Precision Alignment Tools: Manually override default centering to highlight specific details in your images.
• Manual Positioning Mode: A new, intuitive way to interact with your assets directly on the canvas for instant feedback.
• Zoom & Offset Sliders: Granular control over scale and positioning, allowing for pixel-perfect adjustments within the properties panel.

How It Works

There are two ways to perfectly position your image when using the Cover fitting mode:

Method 1: Using the Properties Panel

Select your image layer and navigate to the Image Alignment section on the right-hand panel:

1. Zoom (%): Increase the percentage to zoom in on a specific detail.
2. Offset X (%): Adjust the slider to move the image horizontally.
3. Offset Y (%): Adjust the slider to move the image vertically.

Method 2: Direct Canvas Interaction

For a more fluid workflow, you can manipulate the image directly:

1. Double-click the image layer on the canvas to enter manual positioning mode.
2. Click and drag the image within the red bounding box to reposition it.
3. Click outside the image area to save your position and exit the mode.

Now you can confidently use any photo, knowing you have the tools to make it fit your design perfectly!

Hi there,

We’re excited to announce a highly requested update to our API management: Multi-Key Support!
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You are no longer limited to a single unique API key for your entire workspace. This enhancement provides greater flexibility and security, allowing you to isolate your integrations and manage your automated workflows with much more precision.
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What’s New?

• Multi-key Support: You can now create and maintain up to 3 active API keys simultaneously per workspace.

• Custom Naming: Stay organized by giving each key a unique name (e.g., "Production," "Staging," or "Zapier").

• The Default Key: The first active key in your list is automatically designated as the Default. This key is used seamlessly in the "API Console" tab when you're testing designs within the Abyssale UI.

• Role-Based Management: To ensure security, API key management is restricted to Managers, Admins, or Workspace Owners.

How It Works

Managing your keys is straightforward and can be done directly from your settings:

1. Access Workspace Settings: Log in and click on "Workspace settings" at the bottom of the left-hand sidebar.
2. Open the API Key Tab: Under the "WORKSPACE" section, select the "API key" tab.
3. Create a New Key: Click the "Create new API key" button. Enter a recognizable name in the pop-up field and click "Create.
4. Manage & Organise: Use the icons next to each key to Copy, Reveal, Rename, or Delete them as needed.

Enjoy a more secure and organized way to power your creative automation!

Hi there,

We’ve all been there, you move an element or change a color and immediately wish you hadn't.

While our Undo feature has always been there to save you from mistakes, we know how frustrating it was when you couldn't quickly re-apply an action you accidentally reversed. No more "shame" in the editing process! We’re thrilled to announce that Redo has officially arrived in the Abyssale Design Editor, giving you total freedom to experiment and move back and forth through your creative decisions.
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What’s New?

• Full Edit History: You are no longer limited to just going backward. With the addition of Redo, you can now toggle between different states of your design to compare changes and find the perfect look.
• Smoother Workflow: Whether you’re fine-tuning a layout or testing different brand colors, the ability to both undo and redo ensures your design process is faster and more forgiving.
• Session-Based Tracking: The editor now maintains a history of your changes during your current session, allowing you to "travel back in time" and forward again with ease.

How It Works

You can manage your edits using the visual toolbar or power through your work with keyboard shortcuts.

Using the Toolbar At the top of your screen in the Design Editor, you will find two curved arrows located right in the center of the main Toolbar:
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1. Undo (Left Arrow): Reverses your last action.
2. Redo (Right Arrow): Re-applies an action you just undid.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts For a faster workflow, manage your edits without ever moving your mouse:

• To Undo an action:
  Windows: Press Ctrl + Z
  macOS: Press ⌘ Command + Z
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• To Redo an action:
  Windows: Press Ctrl + Shift + Z
  macOS: Press ⌘ Command + Shift + Z

Now you can confidently iterate on your designs, knowing that every move you make can be perfectly managed!

Hi there,

We’ve implemented a significant workflow improvement to give your entire team more flexibility! We are excited to announce that the Operator and Light Operator roles can now edit static visuals after they have been generated.
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Previously, this powerful capability was reserved for higher-level roles. By expanding access, we’re making it easier for your team to handle last-minute tweaks and polish creatives without needing administrative intervention, streamlining your production pipeline.

What’s New?

• Role-Based Flexibility: Both Operator and Light Operator roles now have the permissions to modify generated static visuals.

• Faster Iterations: Reduce bottlenecks by allowing more team members to correct typos or swap images directly.

• Workflow Autonomy: Empowers team members to maintain high-quality standards without waiting for role-specific approvals for minor edits.

How It Works

If you are working with static visuals (not animations, videos, or PDFs), you can jump into the editor to make changes without starting a brand-new task.

1. Open your list of generated visuals within your project.
2. Click on the specific visual you wish to modify to view its details.
3. Click the Edit visual button located in the top menu.
4. Tweak your content in the Light Abyssale Editor (update text or swap images manually).
5. Save your changes to update that specific visual and automatically create a new version!

Now your entire team can iterate with confidence and speed!

Hi there,

To provide you with the most comfortable workspace, Abyssale now features a Layout Slider that allows you to control how many designs or visuals are displayed on your screen at once!

Whether you need to see fine details or scan through hundreds of generations, you can tailor the interface to your current task.

What’s New?

• Custom Grid Density: Adjust your view from 2 to 5 items per row to find the perfect balance between detail and overview.

• Sticky Preferences: Abyssale remembers your choice for each specific section, so your workspace stays exactly how you left it.

• Widespread Availability: The slider is accessible in the Project view, Generated Visuals, Dynamic Image, and Spreadsheet sections.

How It Works

1. Locate the Slider: In the top-right toolbar (next to the "Sort by" and "Filter by" options), look for the Layout label.
2. Slide to Adjust:
   - Move Left: Decreases the number of items per row (down to 2), making each thumbnail larger and easier to inspect.
   - Move Right: Increases the number of items per row (up to 5), allowing you to see more visuals on a single page without scrolling.
3. Refine your Review: Use a 2-column view for quality control and design alignment, or a 5-column view for bulk management and searching.

Enjoy a smoother and more personalized experience navigating your Abyssale workspace!

Hi there,

We're thrilled to roll out a stylish new addition to your design toolkit: Side Border Decorations!

This feature gives you a powerful new way to add professional visual accents to your headings and paragraphs, helping your key messages stand out with minimal effort.

What’s New?

• Side Border Decoration: You can now add a customizable line accent to any text layer. This is perfect for creating branded callouts or adding structure to your layouts without needing extra shape layers.

• Total Positional Control: Choose exactly where your accent sits, Left, Right, Top, or Bottom, to perfectly frame your content.

• Granular Customization: Fine-tune the Thickness, Padding, and Radius of your borders. Whether you want sharp, modern lines or soft, rounded edges, you have full creative control.

• Advanced Styling with Spread & Offset: Adjust the length of the border relative to your text and move it closer or further away to create unique overlapping or highlighted effects.

How It Works

Adding a side border to your text is straightforward:
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1. Select the Text Layer you wish to edit in the Abyssale Design Builder.
2. Navigate to the Properties Panel on the right-hand side and scroll to the Side Border section.
3. Toggle the switch to On to enable the decoration.
4. Customize your style by adjusting the color, thickness, and position settings until it matches your brand perfectly.

API Implementation

If you are generating banners via the API, you can control the Side Border by modifying the side_border parameters within your JSON payload.

Available Parameters:

• side_border: (string) e.g., "left"
• side_border_thickness: (number)
• side_border_padding: (number)
• side_border_color: (string) Hex code
• side_border_rounded: (boolean) true/false
• side_border_spread: (number)

Enjoy a more dynamic and polished design experience with these new text accents!

Hi there,

We’re thrilled to roll out a new addition to your creative toolkit: Blur Effects for image layers!

Whether you’re looking to create a sense of depth, draw attention to your text overlays, or simply add a professional artistic touch to your visuals, this feature gives you the flexibility to do it all directly within the Abyssale Design Editor.

What’s New?

• Adjustable Blur Intensity: Take full control over the level of softening. From a subtle, misty effect to a heavy background blur, you can precisely tune the intensity to fit your brand's aesthetic.
• Enhanced Readability: Use blur on background images to make your headlines pop. By softening busy visual elements, you ensure your message remains the clear hero of your design.
• Non-Destructive Editing: Experiment freely! You can add, adjust, or remove the blur effect at any time without ever affecting your original image file.

How to Use It

Adding a professional blur to your images is simple and takes only a few clicks:

1. Select your Image: Open your design in the Design Editor and click on the image layer you wish to modify.
2. Access the Image Panel: In the right-hand sidebar, locate the Image property section.
3. Apply Blur: Find the Blur slider or input field.
4. Fine-Tune: Move the slider to the right to increase the intensity or type in a specific value to achieve the perfect look for your creative.

Now you can bring a new level of sophistication to your automated designs with ease. We can't wait to see the stunning, high-depth visuals you'll create!

Hi there,

We're bringing the creative power of our AI directly to your automated workflows! Previously, generating unique images from text prompts was a feature exclusive to the Design Editor.

Now, we've unlocked this capability for the API, allowing you to generate AI imagery programmatically at scale. Whether you need dynamic backgrounds or unique assets for thousands of variations, you can now drive it all with code.

What's New?

• API-Driven Generation: Trigger AI image creation directly through your API calls, bypassing the need for manual editor work.

• Full Automation: Seamlessly integrate AI image generation into your bulk creation workflows, allowing for infinite creative variations without human intervention.

• Simple Implementation: Just add a few lines to your JSON payload to define your prompt.

How to Use It

1. Identify the image layer you want to modify in your design.
2. In your API payload, target that layer within the elements object.
3. Add the text_to_image attribute and define your prompt inside it.

Here is an example of the payload structure:

{
  "elements": {
    "image_0": {
       "text_to_image": "An house in the woods with a wheat field nearby"
    }
  }
}

This update is available immediately for all API users. We can't wait to see the incredible visuals you'll build automatically!

Enjoy a more powerful and creative automation experience!

Hi there,

We're thrilled to announce that Abyssale is now natively integrated with n8n!

Just like our powerful integrations with Zapier and Make, this update brings the full potential of creative automation to your n8n workflows. You can now generate, edit, and manage your visuals seamlessly without writing a single line of code or managing complex API requests.

What's New?

• Native n8n Node: You can now find the official Abyssale node directly within the n8n library, making it easier than ever to add visual generation steps to your pipelines.

• Streamlined Automation: Connect Abyssale to thousands of other apps and services. Automatically trigger banner or document generation based on database changes, form submissions, or incoming emails.

• Consistent Experience: This integration offers the same seamless no-code experience you enjoy with Zapier and Make, allowing you to streamline your workflows regardless of your preferred automation platform.

How to Use It

1. Open n8n: Open your n8n editor or desktop app.
2. Add the Node: Click the + button and search for "Abyssale."
3. Connect: Select the action you want to perform (e.g., Generate Image) and connect your Abyssale API key.

Ready to build more complex and efficient creative workflows?

Hi there,

We’ve rolled out a helpful update for those using the Quick Generation method!

To help you generate batches of content more efficiently, we have doubled the limit for predefined images. Previously, you could only set up 10 preset images per layer for Quick Generation. Now, you can add up to 20 predefined images, giving you more variety and speed when creating your visuals in bulk.

What’s New?

• More Presets: You can now configure up to 20 images in the predefined content list for any image or logo layer.

• Streamlined Quick Gen: This allows you to prepare larger, more diverse sets of assets that are ready to be selected instantly during your Quick Generation workflow.

How to Use It

1. Open the Settings of your design.
2. Go to the Layers configuration section and select an image or logo layer.
3. Scroll down to the Quick generation Settings dropdown.
4. Toggle on Enable predefined content.
5. Upload or select your list of up to 20 images and click Save.

Speed up your workflow with more ready-to-use options today!