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Production Workflows·Intermediate·25 min

Drag-and-Drop Power User

Master dragging files to canvas, files to chat, canvas to video editor, multi-file operations, and understanding visual feedback throughout Flik.

What you'll build: Complete a project 50% faster using drag-and-drop
Prerequisites
Complete these tutorials first for the best learning experience:
  • Canvas Mode Fundamentals
  • Video Editor Introduction

Tutorial Overview

Master drag-and-drop to work at professional speed across all of Flik's interfaces.

Exercise 1: Files to AI Chat

Fastest way to provide context:

  1. Generate or upload a product photo
  2. Drag photo from file browser → Drop on QueryBar
  3. Photo appears as reference
  4. Request: "Create similar shot from different angle"

Exercise 2: Files to Canvas

Build mood boards instantly:

  1. Generate 5 reference images
  2. Switch to Canvas mode
  3. Drag all 5 from file browser → Drop on canvas
  4. All appear simultaneously
  5. Arrange and resize

Exercise 3: Files to Timeline

Fastest video assembly:

  1. Generate or prepare 3 video clips
  2. Switch to Editor mode
  3. Drag all clips → Drop on video track
  4. Timeline builds instantly
  5. Adjust timing and trim

Exercise 4: Multi-File Operations

Work with batches:

  1. Shift+Click to select range of files
  2. Drag all selected → Canvas or Timeline
  3. All files import together
  4. Massive time savings

Exercise 5: Cross-Panel Workflows

Complete workflow without menus:

Scenario: Product photoshoot to social media

  1. Generate 5 product photos
  2. Drag to Canvas: Arrange as collection
  3. Drag from Canvas → Timeline: Create video slideshow
  4. Drag music → Timeline: Add background
  5. Export → Share

All accomplished with drag-and-drop.

Speed Comparison

Without drag-and-drop:

  • Click file → Menu → Import → Select destination → Repeat
  • Time: 30+ seconds per file

With drag-and-drop:

  • Drag → Drop → Done
  • Time: 2 seconds per file

50% faster workflows through drag mastery.

Pro Tips

  • Hold Cmd while dragging: Duplicate instead of move
  • Drag to organize: Faster than cut/paste in folders
  • Drag for context: Quicker than typing @mentions
  • Batch drag: Select many, drag once

What You've Mastered

✅ Files to AI (instant context)
✅ Files to Canvas (instant layouts)
✅ Files to Timeline (instant edits)
✅ Multi-file operations
✅ Professional speed workflows

Next Steps

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