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Feature Guide 5 min read 

# Using the Describe Tool

Generate images directly from text descriptions combined with optional reference images.

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Contents

1.  Introduction
2.  Feature Overview
3.  Workflow
4.  Tips

Introduction 

## What is the Describe Tool?

The Describe tool allows you to generate images directly from text descriptions. It uses AI to interpret your prompt and create architectural visuals based on your instructions. This tool is ideal for generating concept imagery, exploring design ideas, visualising architectural scenes, and creating references for further refinement on the canvas. You can combine text descriptions and reference images to guide the generated results.

Feature Overview 

## Understanding the interface

### The Describe Panel

Click the Describe icon in the bottom toolbar to open the Describe Concept panel on the right side of the canvas. The panel includes:

-   **Image Reference** — Drag and drop or click to upload a reference image (PNG, JPG, max 10MB). Use a CAD screenshot, physical model, simple render, or sketch to guide the style, composition, and context of the generated result. 
-   **Description** — Enter your prompt using the recommended formula: \[Main Subject\], \[Context & Key Features\], \[Atmosphere & Lighting\], \[Style\], \[Extra Keywords\]. 
-   **Enhance Prompt** — Automatically rewrites your prompt with clearer structure, richer visual details, and improved prompting language. 

![The Describe Panel](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/describe-panel-annotated.png)

Workflow 

## Step by Step

1 

### Open the Describe panel

Click the Describe icon in the bottom toolbar to open the Describe Concept panel on the right side of the canvas.

![Open the Describe panel](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/describe-step1.png)

2 

### Write your prompt and attach a reference image

Enter a text description using the recommended formula: \[Main Subject\], \[Context & Key Features\], \[Atmosphere & Lighting\], \[Style\], \[Extra Keywords\]. Optionally upload a reference image to guide style, composition, and context. Use Enhance Prompt to automatically improve your description.

![Write your prompt and attach a reference image](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/describe-step2.png)

3 

### Generate and add to the canvas

Click Generate to create your images. Preview the results, then double-click or drag to add them to your canvas. Continue refining using Material, Style, Populate, or Enhance tools.

![Generate and add to the canvas](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/describe-step3.png)

Pro Tips 

## Get Better Results

Write clear and descriptive prompts — include materials, lighting, and architectural style for better results.

Use reference images when possible to guide composition and style.

Use Enhance Prompt to improve shorter or simpler prompts automatically.

Combine the Describe tool with Material, Style, or Enhance tools to refine generated concepts further.

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![Using Render Design](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/render-panel-prompt-ideas.png)

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### Using Render Design

Transform sketches, CAD screenshots, or design images into high-quality architectural renders.



](/resources/learn/render-design)

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![Using the Gendo AI Assistant](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/ai-assistant-chat-open.png)

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### Using the Gendo AI Assistant

Refine, generate, and modify designs on the canvas using natural language.



](/resources/learn/gendo-ai-assistant)

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![Using the Style Panel](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/style-mood-before.png)

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### Using the Style Panel

Transform the visual appearance of an image while preserving the architectural structure.



](/resources/learn/style-transfer)

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