Controls

Orientation through the Create builder.

Create builder interface showing the main canvas, chat, and key controls

Chat

You chat with Create to build your app. Tell it what to build using text or images:

• You can paste imges into the chat

• Press cmd-enter (or ctrl-enter on Windows) to send messages

• Create uses your app's code and chat history to generate updates

  • Paid plans get enhanced AI generations with more context

• When you select a specific element, messages update only that element

• When you select the canvas, messages can modify multiple elements at once

Learn how to write effective prompts in our Guide to Prompting.

/ Commands

• Type / in the chat to open the add-ons menu

• Choose integrations or create new elements

• Your selection appears as a special chip in chat

• Send your message to apply the command

Top Navigation

Key controls from left to right:

• Logo Menu: Create new elements (Pages, Components, Functions, etc.)

• Element Selector: Rename the project/element and jump between different elements in your project

• 3 Dot Menu: Access element settings

• Mode Switcher: Toggle between Demo, Select, and Code modes

• View Switcher: Choose between Canvas and Focused views

• Responsive Preview: Test responsive design (Desktop/Mobile)

• Privacy: Control access and team settings

• Invite: Add collaborators to your project

• Publish: Launch your app live

Demo, Select, and Code

Switch between three modes as you build:

• Demo mode:

  • Test your app as users will experience it

  • Fill forms and trigger interactions

  • See real-time integration updates

  • Perfect for testing flows and debugging

• Select mode:

  • Tap elements to make updates

  • Create reusable components

  • Add links between pages

  • Modify properties and styling with direct commands

• Code mode:

  • View and edit code directly

  • Make precise adjustments

  • Add custom logic

  • Access advanced settings

Canvas vs. Focused views

Toggle between two views using the collapse icon:

• Canvas view:

  • See multiple elements on an infinite canvas

  • Get a bird's eye view of your project

  • Drag and arrange elements freely

  • Generate across the project

• Focused view:

  • Work one element at a time

  • Fix the element's position, which helps you test scroll

  • Switch elements using project selector

Elements

When you select an element in Select mode:

• Duplicate, Preview, or Delete from the drop down menu in the top left corner in Canvas view

• Move elements by dragging from their title

• See quick actions appear in the chat

Projects

Rename, Duplicate or Delete projects from the dashboard (create.xyz/dashboard)