---
title: 'Quick Generate Bar'
description: 'Generate images from anywhere with the floating quick generate bar. Stays accessible while you browse, minimizes when scrolling.'
icon: '⚡'
category: 'generation'
featured: false
available: true
comingSoon: false
benefits:
  - 'Generate without leaving current screen'
  - 'Floating bar always accessible'
  - 'Auto-minimizes to FAB when scrolling'
  - 'Expands for full generation controls'
  - 'Background generation - continue browsing'
  - 'Quick access to recent prompts'
useCases:
  - 'Generate while browsing gallery'
  - 'Quick iterations without screen changes'
  - 'One-tap access from any view'
  - 'Inspiration strikes - generate immediately'
  - 'Multi-task during generation'
language: 'en'
---

# Generate From Anywhere

The Quick Generate Bar puts image generation at your fingertips, no matter where you are in the app. Browse, generate, repeat - without breaking your flow.

## Floating Design

### Always Accessible

The generate bar floats at bottom:

- **Overlays content** - Stays on top
- **Global access** - Available on every screen
- **Gesture friendly** - Doesn't block content
- **Safe area aware** - Respects device notches

### Smart Behavior

Adapts to your actions:

- **Scrolling down** - Minimizes to FAB
- **Scrolling up** - Expands to full bar
- **Tap to expand** - Manual control anytime
- **Auto-collapse** - On scroll for more space

## Two States

### Minimized (FAB)

Floating Action Button mode:

- **Small footprint** - Barely visible
- **+ icon** - Clear action indicator
- **Corner position** - Out of the way
- **Tap to expand** - Quick access
- **Context aware** - Adapts to scroll

### Expanded (Full Bar)

Complete generation interface:

- **Prompt input** - Full-width text field
- **Model selector** - Choose AI model
- **Quick settings** - Aspect ratio, count
- **Generate button** - Primary action
- **Advanced toggle** - More options

## Generation Flow

### Quick Mode

For fast generation:

1. Tap bar to expand (if minimized)
2. Type prompt
3. Tap Generate
4. Continue browsing

### Advanced Mode

For detailed control:

1. Tap bar to expand
2. Tap "Advanced" button
3. Configure:
   - Aspect ratio
   - Image count
   - Steps & guidance
   - Tags
4. Generate

## Background Processing

### Non-Blocking

Generate without waiting:

- **Instant feedback** - Placeholder appears
- **Continue browsing** - No interruption
- **Watch progress** - See generating images
- **Toast notification** - When complete

### Multi-Tasking

While generating you can:

- Browse your gallery
- Explore community feed
- View image details
- Set up next generation
- Edit settings

## Smart Features

### Recent Prompts

Quick access to history:

- Tap prompt field
- See recent prompts
- One-tap to reuse
- Edit before generating

### Model Memory

Remembers preferences:

- Last used model
- Favorite aspect ratio
- Usual image count
- Typical settings

### Keyboard Aware

Handles keyboard well:

- Moves up when keyboard shows
- Stays visible while typing
- Smooth transitions
- No content blocking

## Scroll Behavior

### Intelligent Minimizing

Bar minimizes when:

- Scrolling down (reading mode)
- Scrolling fast
- After threshold (20px)
- User manually collapses

### Quick Expansion

Bar expands when:

- Scrolling up (back to top)
- User taps FAB
- New screen loaded
- User stops scrolling

### Smooth Animations

All transitions are:

- 300ms duration
- Eased timing
- Smooth interpolation
- Native feel

## Mobile Optimizations

### Touch Targets

Designed for thumbs:

- Large tap areas
- Easy one-handed use
- Bottom-aligned for reach
- No accidental taps

### Gesture Support

Intuitive interactions:

- Tap to expand/collapse
- Swipe down to minimize
- Pull up to expand
- Long press for options

## Context Awareness

### Screen-Specific

Adapts to current screen:

- **Gallery** - Generate variations
- **Explore** - Remix community images
- **Profile** - Quick personal generation
- **Archive** - Generate from archived prompts

### Filter Interaction

Works with active filters:

- Doesn't block filter bar
- Smart positioning
- Stacks properly
- No z-index conflicts

## Generation Defaults

### Smart Defaults

Pre-filled settings from:

- Profile preferences
- Last used values
- Popular settings
- Context clues

### Override Anytime

Change defaults easily:

- One generation
- Permanent update
- Profile settings link
- Quick reset button

## Visual Design

### Glassmorphism

Beautiful material:

- Liquid glass effect
- Backdrop blur
- Translucent background
- Depth and elevation

### Theme Aware

Adapts to theme:

- Primary color accents
- Consistent styling
- Dark mode optimized
- Accessible contrast

## Performance

### Lightweight

Minimal impact:

- Small memory footprint
- Efficient animations
- Smart rendering
- No lag or jank

### Optimized Rendering

Only renders when needed:

- Collapsed when hidden
- Lazy loading
- Efficient updates
- Smooth 60fps

## Accessibility

### Screen Reader Support

Fully accessible:

- Labeled elements
- State announcements
- Action descriptions
- Navigation hints

### Keyboard Navigation

For web users:

- Tab to focus
- Enter to expand
- Esc to minimize
- Arrow keys to navigate

## Future Enhancements

### Coming Soon

- **Voice input** - Speak your prompts
- **Camera input** - Generate from photo
- **Quick remix** - One-tap variations
- **Batch queue** - Multiple generations

### Pro Features

- **Custom quick actions** - Personalized buttons
- **Macro support** - Saved workflows
- **Templates** - Quick-fill common prompts

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**Always there. Never in the way. Generate anytime, anywhere.**
