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:
- Generate or upload a product photo
- Drag photo from file browser → Drop on QueryBar
- Photo appears as reference
- Request: "Create similar shot from different angle"
Exercise 2: Files to Canvas
Build mood boards instantly:
- Generate 5 reference images
- Switch to Canvas mode
- Drag all 5 from file browser → Drop on canvas
- All appear simultaneously
- Arrange and resize
Exercise 3: Files to Timeline
Fastest video assembly:
- Generate or prepare 3 video clips
- Switch to Editor mode
- Drag all clips → Drop on video track
- Timeline builds instantly
- Adjust timing and trim
Exercise 4: Multi-File Operations
Work with batches:
- Shift+Click to select range of files
- Drag all selected → Canvas or Timeline
- All files import together
- Massive time savings
Exercise 5: Cross-Panel Workflows
Complete workflow without menus:
Scenario: Product photoshoot to social media
- Generate 5 product photos
- Drag to Canvas: Arrange as collection
- Drag from Canvas → Timeline: Create video slideshow
- Drag music → Timeline: Add background
- 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