Managing Credits Effectively
Fater's AI features operate on a primary Credit system, supplemented by a Free Tool Use Energy system for specific utility actions. Understanding how these work together will help you maximize your creative output and manage your resources.
(For details on how plans are purchased to acquire main Credits, see the Billing & Subscription page.)
Main AI Credits
Consumption:
Generating an image with any AI model in the Image Editor (e.g., Text-to-Image, Inpainting, Upscaling, Controlled Generation) typically costs 1 Main Credit per generated image output.
Generating a 3D asset in the Asset Editor costs 1 Main Credit per generated asset.
Generating a video in the Video Editor may cost more than 1 Main Credit per video, depending on the model and settings like duration. Specific costs for video models will be indicated or can be found in the AI Model Directory.
"Number of Generations": If you set the "Number of Generations" parameter (e.g., in the Image Editor) to produce multiple outputs from a single prompt (e.g., 4 images), this will consume credits accordingly (e.g., 4 images x 1 credit/image = 4 Main Credits).
Monitoring Balance: Your organization's current Main Credit balance is visible in the Credits Display on your Dashboard and within the "My Organisation" tab.
Free Tool Use Energy & Utility Actions (Work in Progress - currently consumes credits)
To encourage precise preparation and iteration between your main AI generations, Fater includes a "Free Tool Use Energy" system for certain quick utility actions.
How it Works:
Your account has a Free Tool Use Energy pool (e.g., starting at 0, up to a maximum of 20 energy points).
Refilling Energy: Each time your organization spends 1 Main Credit on a generation (image, asset, or video), your Free Tool Use Energy is refilled back up to its maximum (e.g., 20 points).
Consuming Energy: Specific, fast utility actions consume 1 energy point per use, instead of a Main Credit.
Actions Using Free Tool Use Energy (Examples - this list will be updated as the feature is fully implemented):
"Delete Mask Content" (Trash icon on Inpaint Toolbar): For quick object removal based on a mask.
"AI Autocut" (if Extract Masked Area to Layer is used without a mask): For automatic subject segmentation.
"AI-Powered Masking (Segment Mask)" (🔍 TextSearch icon on Inpaint Toolbar): For generating mask suggestions from a prompt.
Interactions with the Agent: Chatting with the Agent consume this energy.
Benefit: This system allows you to frequently use these preparatory and utility tools (like refining masks with AI or quickly removing small blemishes) many times between major credit-spending generations without depleting your main credit balance. It encourages good preparation for more successful main generations.
Running Out of Energy: If your Free Tool Use Energy is depleted, you will need to perform a Main Credit-consuming generation to refill it before using these utility actions again.
General Strategies for Effective Resource Management
Prepare Thoroughly with Utility Tools: Leverage the Free Tool Use Energy system!
Use AI-Powered Masking or Delete Mask Content multiple times to perfect your selections and clean up areas before committing to a full (Main Credit) inpainting or generation.
Consult with the Agent to refine prompts or understand features.
Targeted Generation:
For image editing, use precise Masks and adjust the Generation Area Bounding Box tightly around your area of interest. This focuses the AI and ensures your Main Credits are spent effectively.
Iterate Smartly on Main Generations:
Once you get a main generation (image, asset, video) with a composition you like, lock the Seed.
Make small adjustments to your prompt or parameters to generate variations, rather than many fully random attempts.
Review Usage (Admins):
Organisation Admins can review overall credit consumption patterns in the My Organisation tab to understand how resources are being used.
By understanding both Main Credits and the Free Tool Use Energy system, you can develop an efficient workflow in Fater, making the most of every generation.
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