Nodespell gives you three ways to reuse work in the graph. A Workflow is a saved group of nodes and connections you can add to any project. A preset is a named setup for a single node that you apply on purpose. A node default is the set of values every new node of that type starts with.
Which one should I use?
Section titled “Which one should I use?”| You want to… | Use | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Reuse several connected nodes in other projects | A Workflow | Workflows menu › Save As Workflow |
| Apply a named look or setup to a node | A preset | Tab menu, Node Browser, or Presets in Parameters |
| Make every new node of a type start your way | A node default | Node right-click menu › Save as my default… |
Save selected nodes as a Workflow
Section titled “Save selected nodes as a Workflow”- In Graph, select the nodes you want to keep.
- Open the Workflows menu in the graph toolbar and choose Save As Workflow. You can also right-click a node and choose Advanced › Presets › Create.
- In Create New Workflow, enter a Name and, optionally, a Category, Tags, Keywords and a Description (Markdown is supported).
- Optionally add a Cover and Thumbnails from your image Assets.
- Click Create.
Nodespell saves the nodes, their settings and the connections between them. A Workflow saved from exactly one node is also a preset for that node type.
Add a saved Workflow to a project
Section titled “Add a saved Workflow to a project”- Open the Workflows menu and choose Workflow to open the Workflow browser.
- Search, or use Filters: Official Only, Favorites Only, Presets Only, Tags and Keywords. Sort by Relevance, Name, Category, Date Created or Update Time.
- Click Use on a card, or right-click it and choose Use, to add a copy of its nodes to the current graph.
Each card shows the node and connection count. Click Favourite on a card to find it again with Favorites Only. Official Workflows are marked Official.
Apply a preset to a node
Section titled “Apply a preset to a node”Presets set a node’s parameters to a saved setup.
- From your Workflows: select one or more nodes of the same type, open the More menu in Parameters, and choose a preset under Presets. Presets you saved and official presets for that node type are listed. In the Workflow browser, a preset card also offers Apply to Selected Nodes when the selection matches its node type.
- Built-in presets: in the Tab menu and the Node Browser, nodes with built-in presets show them beneath the node, tagged Preset. Choosing one adds the node with that setup.
| Built-in preset | Node |
|---|---|
| Warm Contrast | Color Correct |
| Soft Bloom | Glow |
| Soft Halo | Exponential Blur |
| Speed Streak | Directional Blur |
| Optical Flow | Motion Blur |
| Lens Soften | Defocus |
| Lower Third | Text |
| Animated Grain | Noise |
| Vignette Backplate | Gradient |
| Half Speed | Retime |
| RG Displacement | STMap |
| Handheld | Camera Shake |
| Folder | Level, set up as a Folder |
Save your own default settings for a node type
Section titled “Save your own default settings for a node type”- Set up a node the way you like it.
- Right-click the node and choose Save as my default… (or Update my default… if you already have one).
- In the dialog, tick the settings to save. You can also save Appearance such as color and node size, and the On-node glance values shown on the node. Settings you leave unticked keep the Nodespell default.
- Click Save default.
Your default applies to nodes of that type you add from now on, in any project. Existing nodes do not change. For a Creative Tool node, the default can also set the default model.
Some settings cannot be saved, and the dialog lists why under Can’t be saved: a value that is connected to another node, uses an expression, references a project file or other nodes, or is animated with keyframes.
To review, turn off or remove defaults, open Preferences (Cmd/Ctrl+,) and choose My node defaults. Revert Parameters to Default in the Parameters More menu restores your saved defaults; settings you have not saved go back to the Nodespell default.
Frequently asked questions
Section titled “Frequently asked questions”What is the difference between a preset and a node default?
Section titled “What is the difference between a preset and a node default?”A preset is a named setup you apply on purpose. A node default is applied automatically to every new node of that type you add.
Do node defaults change nodes I already have?
Section titled “Do node defaults change nodes I already have?”No. A saved default only affects nodes you add after saving it.
Who can edit or delete a Workflow?
Section titled “Who can edit or delete a Workflow?”You can Edit and Delete Workflows you created. Official Workflows can be used and favourited but not changed.
Why is Save as my default unavailable?
Section titled “Why is Save as my default unavailable?”Select a single node. Defaults are saved from one node at a time, and some node types do not support defaults.
Related
Section titled “Related”- Parameters: editing, resetting and pinning values
- Add nodes: the Tab menu and Node Browser
- Templates and sharing: publishing work for others
- Settings: Preferences, including My node defaults
- Organize your graph: Groups and layout