DesignEngine: Memai - User Guide

Introduction

DesignEngine: Memai is a powerful and versatile design application that combines vector graphics, photo editing, and AI image generation capabilities. With its intuitive interface and advanced features, Memai enables users to create stunning designs, edit images, and generate unique artwork using artificial intelligence.

Getting Started

To start using DesignEngine: Memai, follow these steps:

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the Memai application URL.
  2. Log in to your account or create a new account if you don't have one.
  3. Once logged in, you will be directed to the main interface of the application.

User Interface

The user interface of DesignEngine: Memai consists of the following main components:

Toolbar

The toolbar, located at the top of the interface, provides quick access to various tools and functions. It includes options for selecting objects, drawing shapes, adding text, and more.

Sidebar

The sidebar, positioned on the left side of the interface, contains multiple tabs and accordions for accessing different features and settings. It includes tabs for the generator, image effects, history, text options, and color settings.

Canvas

The canvas is the main working area where you create and edit your designs. It supports zooming and panning for precise control over your artwork.

Galleries

The galleries, located at the bottom of the interface, display thumbnails of your uploaded images and generated images. You can easily drag and drop images from the galleries onto the canvas.

Drawing Tools

DesignEngine: Memai offers a range of drawing tools to create and edit vector shapes and paths.

Select Tool

The select tool allows you to select individual objects or groups of objects on the canvas. You can move, resize, and transform selected objects.

Shape Tools

The shape tools enable you to draw basic shapes such as rectangles, ellipses, and polygons. You can customize the properties of shapes, such as fill color and stroke width.

Text Tool

The text tool allows you to add text elements to your design. You can edit the text content, font, size, color, and alignment.

Pencil Tool

The pencil tool enables freehand drawing on the canvas. You can adjust the brush size and color to create custom strokes.

Spray Tool

The spray tool simulates a spray paint effect, allowing you to create scattered patterns or textures on the canvas.

Object Manipulation

DesignEngine: Memai provides various options for manipulating objects on the canvas.

Transforming Objects

You can resize, rotate, and skew objects using the transformation handles. Hold the Shift key while resizing to maintain the object's aspect ratio.

Arranging Objects

The application allows you to arrange objects by sending them to the front, back, or changing their stacking order. Right-click on an object and select the desired arrangement option from the context menu.

Grouping Objects

You can group multiple objects together to treat them as a single unit. Select the objects you want to group and choose the "Group" option from the right-click context menu.

Styling and Effects

DesignEngine: Memai offers a wide range of styling options and effects to enhance your designs.

Fill and Stroke

You can apply fill colors and stroke properties to objects using the color picker and stroke settings in the sidebar. Adjust the opacity, stroke width, and stroke color to achieve the desired appearance.

Text Styling

The application provides various text styling options, including font family, size, weight, style, and alignment. You can also apply text effects such as underline and strikethrough.

Image Effects

DesignEngine: Memai includes a collection of image effects that you can apply to raster images. These effects include grayscale, invert, sepia, brightness, contrast, saturation, blur, and more.

AI Image Generation

One of the standout features of DesignEngine: Memai is its AI image generation capabilities.

Generating Images

To generate an image using AI, follow these steps:

  1. Select the desired canvas size from the dropdown menu.
  2. Enter a text prompt describing the image you want to generate.
  3. Adjust the generation settings, such as the effect style, media style, detail level, and creativity.
  4. Click the "Generate" button to initiate the image generation process.
  5. Once the generation is complete, the generated image will appear in the "Generated Images" gallery.

Editing Generated Images

You can edit and refine the generated images using various tools and effects. Double-click on a generated image in the gallery to add it to the canvas. From there, you can apply image effects, crop, resize, or combine it with other elements in your design.

Saving and Exporting

DesignEngine: Memai allows you to save your projects and export your designs in various formats.

Saving Projects

To save your project, click on the "Save" button in the toolbar. Your project will be saved automatically, and you can access it later from the "Projects" section of your account.

Exporting Files

To export your design, click on the "Export" button in the toolbar. Choose the desired file format (e.g., PNG, SVG, PDF) and adjust the export settings if necessary. Click "Export" to save the file to your computer.

Keyboard Shortcuts

DesignEngine: Memai supports various keyboard shortcuts to streamline your workflow. Some commonly used shortcuts include:

  • Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action
  • Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action
  • Ctrl + C: Copy the selected object(s)
  • Ctrl + V: Paste the copied object(s)
  • Delete: Delete the selected object(s)

For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, refer to the "Keyboard Shortcuts" section in the application's help documentation.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while using DesignEngine: Memai, try the following troubleshooting steps:

  • Refresh the page and try again.
  • Clear your browser cache and cookies.
  • Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
  • Check if you are using a supported web browser and version.
  • Contact customer support if the issue persists.

For detailed troubleshooting information and frequently asked questions, visit the DesignEngine: Memai support website.