Is AFlow another image generator?+
No. AFlow is a design reasoning environment that uses image generators (and 3D generators, and LLMs) as components in a larger process. Every generation is situated in a brief, a set of features that matter, what came before, and a recorded decision to proceed.
How is this different from ComfyUI?+
ComfyUI is a diffusion pipeline builder. AFlow is a design process platform. The graph represents a design process — not an image processing pipeline. We add formal reasoning (OntoCAAD), governance (FnF), authorship tracking (provenance), topology analysis (TopologicPy), and persistent design memory.
Will AFlow replace architects?+
No. AFlow augments the design process. Authorship is preserved — every AI action is signed and reviewable. The non-fungibility system makes human design judgement explicit and enforceable.
What does "non-fungible" actually do?+
Today, Tier 1 enhances downstream prompts with preservation directives. Tier 2 adapts image-to-image strength based on how many features are locked. Tier 3 (in build) uses IP-Adapter + ControlNet for pixel-level identity preservation. We label which tier is active so you know what's happening.
Can I import my BIM model?+
Yes. We accept OBJ, GLB, STL, PLY, FBX, 3DM, IFC and STEP. IFC is loaded as topology or spatial graph with metadata, so you can mark spatial layout non-fungible and explore materials, atmosphere and façade.
Where is the data stored?+
Self-hosted for labs, hosted by us for studios and cohorts. Designs export as a `.aflow` zip with all artefacts, provenance and design memory included.