> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://fater.gitbook.io/fater-ai-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://fater.gitbook.io/fater-ai-docs/the-fater-editor-a-guided-tour/activity-types-editor-modes.md).

# Activity Types (Editor Modes)

The Fater Editor is a versatile workspace that adapts to different creative tasks. It operates in distinct **Activity Types**, often referred to as **Editor Modes**. Each mode optimizes the layout and tools available for a specific kind of work, such as editing images, generating 3D assets, or creating videos.

You can seamlessly switch between these modes within the same project using the Global Sidebar.

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### Available Editor Modes

Here are the main Editor Modes currently available in Fater:

1. **Image Editor Mode (🖼️ Image Icon)**
   * **Purpose:** This is the primary mode for detailed **2D image creation and editing**.
   * **Key Features:** Access the layer stack, use masking tools, apply AI models for text-to-image generation, inpainting, outpainting, upscaling, and use controlled generation techniques (Edges/Depth). The Main Workspace shows the interactive `InpaintCanvas` and `InpaintToolbar`.
   * *(This is the default mode when opening a project).*
2. **Asset Editor Mode (🛋️ Armchair/Box Icon)**
   * **Purpose:** Focused on **generating and managing 3D assets** using AI.
   * **Key Features:** Use specific AI models (like the 3D reconstruction model) with source images and prompts to generate 3D assets. The Main Workspace shows the `AssetCanvas` (a 3D viewer), and the Right Sidebar typically shows the "Assets" tab for managing generated models.
3. **Video Editor Mode (🎬 Film Icon)**
   * **Purpose:** Dedicated to **generating short video clips** using AI models.
   * **Key Features:** Provide starting images, prompts, and configure video-specific AI models. The Main Workspace shows the `VideoCanvas` for playback, and the Right Sidebar typically shows the "Videos" tab for managing generated clips.

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### Switching Between Modes

Changing the Editor Mode is easy:

1. Locate the **Global Sidebar** on the far left edge of the Editor screen.
2. Click directly on the **icon** corresponding to the mode you want to switch to:
   * 🖼️ `Image` Icon for Image Editor
   * 🛋️ `Armchair`/`Box` Icon for Asset Editor
   * 🎬 `Film` Icon for Video Editor
3. The **Main Workspace Area** and the available **Tabs in the Right Sidebar** will instantly update to reflect the selected mode and its associated tools and content.

You can switch modes at any time while working on a project, allowing you to leverage different AI capabilities and manage various types of content seamlessly.